The Beanstalk : A Podcast for Gardeners

🌱 The Beanstalk is your cozy companion in the garden. Whether you're planting your first seed or tending a thriving backyard patch, host John guides you through growing your own food, one episode at a time. Learn to garden with confidence, connect with nature, and become more self-reliant — right from your own suburban space.

The Beanstalk : A Podcast for Gardeners is a leisure podcast hosted by John, with 67 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John hosts The Beanstalk : A Podcast for Gardeners, a leisure show with 67 episodes published.

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  Episode #67

  Episode 67 – Melons – Sweet, Sprawling and Refreshing

  Aug 17, 202623 min

  Episode 67 – Melons – Sweet, Sprawling and Refreshing Melons are taking over The Beanstalk this week! We're digging into cantaloupes, honeydews, muskmelons, and some of the specialty varieties that make growing your own so much fun. We'll talk about getting those vines through the summer, pollination, pests, figuring out when a melon is truly ripe, saving seeds, and why a vine-ripened melon can taste so different from one at the grocery store. We'll also put the harvest to work with a fresh Summer Melon and Cucumber Salad and dig into some surprisingly nerdy melon biology along the way. If you've ever wanted to grow sweeter, better melons right out of your own garden, come hang out with your fellow Beans!

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  Episode #66

  Episode 66 – Zinnias – Bright, Cheerful and Blooming

  Aug 10, 202615 min

  Episode 66 – Zinnias – Bright, Cheerful and Blooming This week on The Beanstalk , we're bringing a splash of color to the garden with zinnias! Learn how to grow these easy, heat-loving flowers, keep them blooming all season, save seeds for next year, and attract butterflies and pollinators to your yard. We'll also whip up a colorful summer pasta salad inspired by the beauty of the garden and explore some fascinating facts about one of the easiest flowers you'll ever grow. Whether you're planting your first flower bed or adding color to your vegetable garden, this episode is blooming with ideas!

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  Episode #65

  Episode 65 – Ornamental Flowering Trees – Elegant, Colorful and Timeless

  Aug 4, 202618 min

  Episode 65 – Ornamental Flowering Trees – Elegant, Colorful and Timeless Spring may only last a few weeks, but ornamental flowering trees can leave memories that last a lifetime! This week on The Beanstalk , we're exploring some of the most beautiful flowering trees you can grow, from elegant Japanese cherries and colorful redbuds to classic dogwoods and wildlife-friendly serviceberries. We'll cover planting, care, common problems, and even mix up a refreshing Cherry Blossom Lemonade. If you've ever wanted to transform your landscape with breathtaking seasonal color, this episode is for you!

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  Episode #64

  Episode 64 – Honeysuckle – Fragrant, Colorful and Climbing

  Jul 29, 202618 min

  Episode 64 – Honeysuckle – Fragrant, Colorful and Climbing This week on The Beanstalk , we're climbing into the fragrant world of honeysuckle! Join John as we explore the differences between native and invasive varieties, learn how to grow and care for these beautiful vines, discover why hummingbirds can't get enough of them, and even make a refreshing homemade honeysuckle lemonade. We'll also dive into fascinating history, fun facts, and the science behind one of the garden's sweetest-smelling plants. Whether you're looking to add more pollinators to your yard or simply enjoy an incredible floral display, this episode has something for every Fellow Bean!

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  Episode #63

  Episode 63 – Blueberries – Sweet, Hardy and Mighty

  Jul 23, 202619 min

  Episode 63 – Blueberries – Sweet, Hardy and Mighty This week on The Beanstalk, we're taking a closer look at blueberries! We'll cover everything from creating the perfect acidic soil to harvesting sweeter berries, dealing with common pests, and growing healthy bushes that can produce for decades. We'll also bake up a batch of homemade blueberry muffins, share some fascinating facts about these little superfruits, and dig into the science behind what makes blueberries so unique. Whether you're planting your first bush or looking to improve an established patch, this episode has something for every Fellow Bean!

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