Podcast

The Keep Growing Podcast

Home & Garden, Leisure

Gardening can be a challenge for beginners. Each Saturday we cover a gardening guide for gardeners in the Mid-Ohio Valley in USDA Zones 6 & 7. We’re here to help you learn the basics, get creative, and keep growing!

Episodes
130
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
7 min
On air since
2018
Latest episode
1 month ago

Episodes

130 episodes, newest first

  1. 9.5.26 - Harvest and Hope

    Season 7, Episode 31

    Show notes

    September around here is harvest and hope in the same basket: jars on the counter, empty beds waiting on the next crop, and those first cooler evenings on the porch. Summer is still filling the kitchen, but go outside in the morning and fall is already tapping on the door.Transcript and More:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing/

    11 min
  2. 8.29.26 - Keep Harvesting

    Season 7, Episode 30

    Show notes

    We’re in that late-summer handoff: the garden is still producing, but it’s also time to keep picking what’s ready and start making room for fall.

    Show Notes & Transcript:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

    9 min
  3. 8.22.26 - Late Summer Color

    Season 7, Episode 29

    Show notes

    A lot of our annuals have been running a summer marathon.Petunias, begonias, vinca, impatiens, marigolds, coleus, and those flowering hanging baskets can still look great if we give them a little help.

    Show Notes and Transcript:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing/

    11 min
  4. 8.15.26 - Storm Recovery

    Season 7, Episode 28

    Show notes

    If the recent storms rolled through your place the way they did for many of us, this is a good week to walk the garden with a clear eye. A little cleanup now helps everything recover faster and keeps the garden healthier heading into the second half of summer.

    Notes & Transcript:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

    7 min
  5. 8.8.26 - Take Note

    Season 7, Episode 27

    Show notes

    Take notes on which varieties performed best this year. Future you will thank present you. We’re deep enough into the season that the winners and the under-performers are pretty evident. Jot it down—variety name, where you planted it, how it handled the heat and the rain. Those notes turn into smarter choices next spring. Transcript and Notes:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

    7 min
  6. 8.1.26 - Ripening Tomatoes Indoors

    Season 7, Episode 26

    Show notes

    We’re right here in the heart of the Mid-Ohio Valley, talking about what our gardens need this first full week of August. Whether you’re in Mason, Belpre, Gallipolis, or somewhere along the Ohio River, the same seasonal rhythms apply. Let’s get into what’s going on outside and how we can keep our gardens growing strong.Notes and Transcript:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

    7 min
  7. 4.25.26 - Summer Succession Trailer

    Season 6, Episode 25

    Show notes

    Succession plant those fall greens, work with the full moon on roots or soil, and stay on top of harvesting, deep watering, weeds, mulch, and tomato care.

    Episode Transcript: https:// bobsbobsmaket.com

    7 min
  8. 7.18.26 - Mid-Summer Boost

    Season 7, Episode 24

    Show notes

    Side dress your corn and other vegetables with a bit of fertilizer or compost. As they start setting fruit, that extra boost can make a big difference in yield and quality.Show Notes & Transcript:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing/

    6 min
  9. 7.11.26 - Cultivate26

    Season 7, Episode 22

    Show notes

    This week we're on the road to Cultivate26 in Columbus, OH to check out some of the newest innovations in the horticultural industry. Follow along with John as Bob's works to Keep Growing!

    Show Notes and Transcript:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

    8 min
  10. 7.4.26 - The 250th

    Season 7, Episode 22

    Show notes

    Whether you’re firing up the grill, watching fireworks, or just soaking in the history, take a moment to celebrate our nation’s birthday right alongside your garden.Transcript and Notes:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

    3 min
  11. 6.27.26 - Share The Bounty

    Season 7, Episode 21

    Show notes

    Your neighbors probably planted too many too, but fresh veggies make great gifts and build community.Transcript and Notes:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

    5 min
  12. 6.20.26 - Summer Solstice

    Season 7, Episode 20

    Show notes

    We start the week with the summer solstice just around the corner – the longest day of the year!Transcript and More:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

    5 min
  13. 6.13.26 - Water Wise

    Season 7, Episode 19

    Show notes

    As temperatures climb, it’s a great time to set up drip irrigation or soaker hoses in your vegetable beds and flower gardens.Transcript and Notes:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

    5 min
  14. 6.6.26 - Pest Patrol

    Season 7, Episode 18

    Show notes

    Weed, mulch, and pest patrol should be top priorities this week. The warm weather is making everything grow like crazy ... including the weeds and the bugs.

    Full Transcript and Notes:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

    8 min
  15. 5.30.26 - After The Rain

    Season 7, Episode 17

    Show notes

    We’re heading into the first week of June, and things are really starting to pop in the garden. Let’s dive right in.

    Transcript & Notes:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing/

    8 min
  16. 5.23.26 - Memorial Day Weekend

    Season 7, Episode 16

    Show notes

    We’re heading into the Memorial Day weekend, and things are really well … a bit damp in the garden right now.Transcript and Notes:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing/

    6 min
  17. 5.16.26 - Prune Spring Bloomers

    Season 7, Episode 15

    Show notes

    We’re starting a new week on Saturday, May 16th, and there’s plenty to do in our gardens right now.

    Episode Notes & Transcript:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

    6 min
  18. 5.9.26 - Mother's Day

    Season 7, Episode 14

    Show notes

    We’ve got a beautiful stretch of spring ahead of us, but we’re also watching some tricky weather this week. Let’s dig right in!

    First things first – if you haven’t been to Bob’s Market yet this weekend, you’re missing out on our Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Sale!

    Notes and Transcript:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

    8 min
  19. 5.2.26 - Corn and Beans

    Season 7, Episode 13

    Show notes

    This is prime time for getting those warm-season crops in the ground, but we’ve got to stay smart about the weather.

    Notes & Full Transcript:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

    8 min
  20. 4.25.26 - Mad Science

    Season 7, Episode 12

    Show notes

    This week we’re talking April 25th through May 1st. We’ve got grafting, dividing, succession sowing, and a big Full Moon on Friday night. Let’s dig in.

    Show Notes & Transcript:

    https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing

    7 min