Episodes

May 23, 2022

Temperature and Planting

On this episode of In the Garden, Joel and Peter talk to you about how the temperature impacts when you should be planting things in your garden!
May 16, 2022

Hummingbirds and Blossoming Plants

On this episode of In the Garden, Joel and Peter talk about Hummingbirds and Blossoming Plants
May 9, 2022

What to do After Buying Plants from a Store

On this episode of In the Garden, Joel and Peter talk to you about how to take care of your plants once you buy them from the store!
May 2, 2022

Potting Beds

On this episode of In the Garden, Joel and Peter talk to you about potting beds and take your questions!
April 25, 2022

Getting Started Early

On this episode of In the Garden, Peter and Joel talk to you about getting started early on your garden!
April 12, 2022

First Episode of the 2022 Season!

Peter and Joel are back In the Garden! Listen in as they give you gardening advice!
Sept. 7, 2021

The Last Episode of 2021

Joel and Peter bring you the final episode of 2021! Peter talks about his book "Year-Round Indoor Salad Gardening", and of course takes your calls!"Year-Round Indoor Salad Gardening" Book
Aug. 30, 2021

American Chestnuts

Joel and Peter talk about Chestnuts with Terry of the American Chestnut Foundation. They also discuss how the show is coming to an end for this season. Next week will be the last episode! And of course, they take your questions!
Aug. 23, 2021

12 Things to get ready for the Fall

Peter and Joel talk about 12 things to do to get ready for the Fall season. They also take your calls and questions!
Aug. 16, 2021

Gardening in the Changing Climate

On this episode, Joel and Chip talk about gardening in the changing climate. They also discuss ways you can do small things to help with climate change and keep the carbon in the ground. And of course, they answer any calls you have!
Aug. 9, 2021

Harvest season and the beginning of fall

Joel and Peter talk about how harvest season is going with callers, and starting to think about the fall - what sort of things you still have time to plant!
Aug. 2, 2021

Baked Pears, Listener Calls, Harvesting Garlic, and Chestnuts

On this Episode, Peter and Joel talk about Baked Pears, taks your questions, harvesting garlic, and chestnuts!!
July 26, 2021

Kale, tomatoes, and answering your questions!

This week, Joel and Peter talk about kale and some ways to cook it! They also answer your questions and talk about tomatoes!
July 22, 2021

Live from WDEV @90

A special episode of In the Garden recorded live on 7/17/21 as WDEV celebrated its 90th birthday!
July 12, 2021

Radishes, Feeding Plants, Listener phone calls!

In this episode, Peter Burke and Joel talk about radishes, feeding plants, and answer your calls!
July 6, 2021

Tomato Plants, Woodstock Farmers Market, Weeding

This week Peter and Joel talk about a variety of topics including the Woodstock Farmers Market, Tomato Plants and weeding.
June 28, 2021

Fruits! Berries! Things you can grow in your garden

Host Peter Burke talks about different fruits such as berries you can grow in your garden
June 14, 2021

Answering Your Garden Questions

Peter takes listener calls and answers their pressing garden questions. Take a listen and see if someone has the same question as you.
June 8, 2021

Watering Your Garden: How Much Water Do You Need?

With the hot summer weather moving in, now is a good time to review proper watering amounts and techniques. Peter gives you the amount of water to give your garden when we get dry spells with little rain like we have now and how to make your watering most effective for your plants.
May 31, 2021

“Keepers” for Your Root Cellar

How can you keep fresh vegetables on your dinner table through the freezing Vermont winters? Peter goes over which produce you can store longer in a cold cellar, what you can can, ferment, or pickle, and some more shelf stable recipes like pesto and salsa to take advantage of your upcoming vegetable harvest and make some delicious food even in the middle of winter.
May 24, 2021

More Useful Tips on Composting

Peter picks up where we left off last week discussing composting in Vermont and how you can apply composting best practices to your garden to help it grow without the need for spending money on the best fertilizers or soil.
May 18, 2021

Composting Ins and Outs: Your Questions Answered

Composting used to be a practice only performed by gardeners. But with the new state laws on composting and landfills, just about all Vermonters are composting in 2021. Peter answers your compost questions, from bins to ratios and more.
May 10, 2021

Lots to Do in the Garden

We're getting into the peak of planting season. Peter gives his list of seeds to be starting right now and it's quite long. It is perfect weather for things like salad greens, carrots, peas, onions, and much more.
May 3, 2021

Potato Early Season Prep

Peter just got his box of potatoes and he's excited to get them in the ground. Peter goes over how to get them ready and the care potatoes need in the early season.