This week, Tom and Darrin dive into the mysterious history of the potato and find that Darrin may have familial connections in the winding story of how it became popular in France.
We also share tips for planting some of your own. Tom also describes the acronym he uses to stay grounded in “crazy times.” Plus, a Listener Challenge!
Need more fun? Explore past episodes of Garden Guys.
What is Garden Guys?
New episodes of Garden Guys air on Saturdays at 12 noon. Each week, Darrin Parmenter and Tom Bartels take a light-hearted look at gardening in the Four Corners and Southwest. Darrin is the Western Region Director at the CSU Extension office, and Tom runs Grow Food Well and is a longtime Four Corners gardener.
Got a question for the guys? Send 'em here. They might have the answers. If not, they'll make something up. It's all in the spirit of cultivating a little fun!
Each week, Garden Guys topics include:
• Growing a diversity of fruits and vegetables in a challenging climate
• Tips on seeding, planting, processing, and eating the bounty around us
• Garden disasters (and how to avoid them)
• Wintering, canning...
...and more!