209. Epic Tomatoes | Craig LeHoullier | Raleigh, NC

Craig LeHoullier Epic Tomatoes author

CRAIG LEHOULLIER, known as NC Tomatoman, author of the books Epic Tomatoes or Growing Vegetables in Straw Bales, the co-host of Tomatopalooza, a co-leader of the Dwarf Tomato Breeding Project, or just the odd person with a garden where the driveway used to be. He’s the tomato nut with a website, a blog, a newsletter (on occasion), and a huge tomato and pepper and eggplant collection. Craig LeHoullier – someone that heirloom tomatoes chose to help participate in their continued relevance. Today on the https://organicgardenerpodcast.com/

replay of episode 70. Arlee Farmer’s Market | Growing Effectively and Efficiently for Farmers, Markets, and Tasty Cooking | David Wolverton | Arlee, MT

Arlee Farmer's Market

Here to talk to us about grafting tomatoes, growing in hoop houses, organic methods for dealing with mites, reducing your carbon footprint, using beneficials and healthy soil, how to be successful at the farmer’s market and so much more is David Wolverton from Arlee, Montana. www.organicgardenerpodcast.com

Growing Organic Tomatoes Tip | AERO correction | Sound Problems

Kathi O'Leary Garlic Field

Correction to Interview with Naomi from Moxie Farms about AERO Expo interview this year. Sound problems and finally, while listening to Kathi’s replay I heard her share this great tomato growing tip and I know someone in the Organic Gardener Podcast Facebook Community just asked a with question about this the other day! Someone who just moved to Montana or a colder climate… I had forgotten about this tip:

“Another tip from a Mennonite farmer out of Bonner’s Ferry that has to do with tomatoes, in this climate it’s challenging to get ripe tomatoes on the vine, but if you stop watering in August it kind of forces the tomatoes to. Would cut back a little, and then by mid August pretty much stop.” www.organicgardenerpodcast.com

70. Arlee Farmer’s Market | Growing Effectively and Efficiently for Farmers, Markets, and Tasty Cooking | David Wolverton | Arlee, MT

Arlee Farmer's Market

I met David at the Missoula Farmer’s Market back in June and we finally connected. His expertise is going to teach us so much about growing food for yourself as well as how to grow for other farmers as well. His passion, knowledge and incredible successes will inspire growers to enjoy the harvest of their gardens all year long! And how to do it efficiently and environmentally consciously using the most effective tactics he’s learned for success after many years of gardening in Montana’s challenging climate! www.organicgardenerpodcast.com

6: Tim Nichols | Brewing Business Podcast | Tuscon, AZ

Tim Nichols from the Brewing Business Podcast will share his knowledge of growing organic vegetables and hops in Tuscon, Arizona to produce some of the finest tasting craft beer available. Tell me about your first gardening experience? 6 years old – Tuscon with Dad. Grew tomatoes and spices. What does organic gardening/earth friendly mean to you? Using all natural…