Potty Mouth Garden Club Mon 8th July

• Kitchen gadgets like a bean slicer and apple corer can be useful for food preparation.

• Fresh beans are important for the bean slicer to work effectively.

• Quad grows and auto pots can be used for growing tomatoes and chilies.

• Consistent watering is important to prevent issues like blossom end rot.

• Different varieties of basil can be grown alongside tomatoes in a greenhouse.

• Aubergines and peppers can also be grown in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Growing vegetables can be challenging, but it is rewarding to see healthy crops in the garden.

• Different varieties of tomatoes and basil may have different growth rates and flavors.

• Heat stress can affect the growth and productivity of plants.

• Slug infestations can be a common problem when growing basil.

• Proper spacing and not overplanting can lead to healthier plants and better yields. Lettuce can bolt in hot weather, causing it to become bitter.

• Succession sewing can fail due to slugs or other pests.

• Garlic can be harvested in late spring or early summer.

• Reusing compost from previous crops can be beneficial for growing new plants.

• Supermarket tomatoes may not have the same flavor as homegrown ones.

• Eating seasonally allows for a stronger connection to the natural cycle of food production. Harvesting and preserving tomatoes can be challenging, and it's important to pay attention to watering and avoid under-watering.

• Different varieties of tomatoes have different harvest times, and it's important to plan accordingly.

• Growing fruit trees can be a labor of love, and losing a cherished tree can be heartbreaking.

• The hosts share their experiences with other crops, such as potatoes and onions, and discuss the joys and challenges of growing them.

• Listeners can find the hosts on their respective online platforms for more gardening content.

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