Podcast Notes for Buzzsprout Ep 3  11/10/23

In this episode, we talk to Jess and Anna, Two sisters, One garden in Hawea Flat

We’ll take a look at -

• Garden tasks this week
• Gardening by the Moon Calendar
• Tips for growing great carrots
• Chop and Drop

Book of the week - Hands in the Dirt: Grow your own Kai - Leah Evans. Publisher Allen & Unwin

Instagram account of the week @mrs.evan.garden

Glossary - 

Dibber - A dibber is a long, stick-like tool used to make holes for seeds and seedlings to make sure they are sufficiently buried in the soil without damage. The width of a dibber will vary and thinner dibbers are best suited to sowing seeds and cuttings, while planting small bulbs requires a thicker tool. They usually have a measure along the side.

Widger - 

A widger is a small, metal instrument shaped like a spatula, It’s used to lift out seedlings and rooted cuttings with minimal damage – it is inserted into the growing medium so it scoops under the delicate roots and pushes them up from below, rather than them being pulled from above. 

Today's ‘Garden Tea’ recipe - Dandelion Tea recipe on our Instagram page 

Carrot Pesto - wash carrot tops and dry off a little. Add to blender with olive oil, pine or walnuts, parmesan or vegan cheese and blend - no quantities here - just involve your tastebuds in the process.

Carrot skin snack - wash then peel carrots into a bowl, add a splash of olive oil a salt, mix well, place on a baking tray, pop into a warm oven, and crisp - don’t burn! They will store (so I’m told) in an airtight jar, but in my house, they are eaten immediately.

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Seasonal listening tip: No matter where you are in the world, you can dip back into earlier episodes to match the season you’re in right now. Just look at the titles (e.g. Spring Ep3) and choose the ones that line up with your own garden season — that way, the advice will always be spot-on and timely for you.