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The Keep Growing Podcast
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
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11 min
9.5.26 - Harvest and Hope
Season 7, Episode 31
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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:
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9 min
8.29.26 - Keep Harvesting
Season 7, Episode 30
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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.
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11 min
8.22.26 - Late Summer Color
Season 7, Episode 29
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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.
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7 min
8.15.26 - Storm Recovery
Season 7, Episode 28
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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.
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7 min
8.8.26 - Take Note
Season 7, Episode 27
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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:
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7 min
8.1.26 - Ripening Tomatoes Indoors
Season 7, Episode 26
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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:
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7 min
4.25.26 - Summer Succession Trailer
Season 6, Episode 25
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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
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6 min
7.18.26 - Mid-Summer Boost
Season 7, Episode 24
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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:
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8 min
7.11.26 - Cultivate26
Season 7, Episode 22
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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!
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3 min
7.4.26 - The 250th
Season 7, Episode 22
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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:
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5 min
6.27.26 - Share The Bounty
Season 7, Episode 21
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Your neighbors probably planted too many too, but fresh veggies make great gifts and build community.Transcript and Notes:
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5 min
6.20.26 - Summer Solstice
Season 7, Episode 20
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We start the week with the summer solstice just around the corner – the longest day of the year!Transcript and More:
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5 min
6.13.26 - Water Wise
Season 7, Episode 19
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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:
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8 min
6.6.26 - Pest Patrol
Season 7, Episode 18
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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.
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8 min
5.30.26 - After The Rain
Season 7, Episode 17
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We’re heading into the first week of June, and things are really starting to pop in the garden. Let’s dive right in.
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6 min
5.23.26 - Memorial Day Weekend
Season 7, Episode 16
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We’re heading into the Memorial Day weekend, and things are really well … a bit damp in the garden right now.Transcript and Notes:
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6 min
5.16.26 - Prune Spring Bloomers
Season 7, Episode 15
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We’re starting a new week on Saturday, May 16th, and there’s plenty to do in our gardens right now.
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8 min
5.9.26 - Mother's Day
Season 7, Episode 14
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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!
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8 min
5.2.26 - Corn and Beans
Season 7, Episode 13
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This is prime time for getting those warm-season crops in the ground, but we’ve got to stay smart about the weather.
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7 min
4.25.26 - Mad Science
Season 7, Episode 12
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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.
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