S4E31 Growing food indoors over winter, Pumpkins Guest Emma Toth - The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener radio show

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In segment 1 Joey and Holly talk about Growing food indoors overwinter
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What can you grow
Grow in what medium
Think about nutrients
Pollinate your plants

In segment two Joey and Holly talk about Pumpkins more then just carving them
All about pumpkins!

The top pumpkin-producing states include Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and California. According to the Illinois Department of Agriculture, 95% of the U.S. crop intended for processing is grown in Illinois.
45 different varieties
Whip up some pumpkin purée.
Make a pumpkin planter.
Pumpkin facial mask
Pumpkin seeds
Feed the wildlife.
Feed your own animals
Make something sweet
Mix up a pumpkin cocktail.
Pumpkin hummus
Use the guts to make pumpkin/veggie stock
Pumpkin soup
Canned pumpkin

In segment three Joey and Holly Welcome their guest
Emma Toth who is a gardener and founder of Food is Free Milwaukee. Their mission is to assist Milwaukee residents in creating charitable food gardens that provide free, hyper locally grown produce to the community while increasing positive neighborhood engagement through food cultivation and harvest sharing. to find more out search food is free MKE on FB
https://www.facebook.com/foodisfreemke

1. Why did you decide to create the food is free project, what was your inspiration?
2. Is this something in Milwaukee only, or is there something similar in other cities across the country?
3. What exactly is the food is free project and what are some great successes?
4.You grow this food to share, what are some challenges you face in doing so? What inspired you to grow food?

5. How can we find out more about you?

In segment four Joey and Holly answer gardener's questions
I think I am pushing the limits on these plants for my zone but wanted to test the water. I am located in West Boylston MA
1- I just planted a crepe myrtle outside in somewhat of a protected area and it is flowering and doing well. I know it's not really for my zone but decided I would give it a try. I understand if I take care of it with mulch and TLC it could possibly survive. Your thoughts/suggestions?

2- I also have a lily of the Nile (agapanthus) in a pot and it is doing GREAT, it has the most beautiful flower(only one). I know it's a tender perennial and will need to be taken in for the winter. Should I take it out of pot and put in paper bag with peat moss in the cellar near the bulk head or should I leave it in the pot? I know I will need to water monthly.
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