To Grow A Meal
Latest Episodes
#07 Garden-Based Education
On this episode of To Grow A Meal we discuss Roger’s passion for garden based education, including: what can children learn from the garden how garden-based educacation differs from the classroom good plants to grow for education other edibles: flowers...
TGAM Short #2 Salad Dressing
In this To Grow A Meal Short we learn how you can easily make your own salad dressing. All it takes is oil, vinegar, mustard and a bit of know-how. Subscribe! iTunes: togrowameal.com/itunes Google Play Music: togrowameal.
#6 The Art of Salad
On this episode of To Grow A Meal we discuss: The art of growing mixed salad greens. Bitter greens: what makes some greens go bitter, any why is this flavour sometimes under appreciated? Weed management. How to sell your produce to restaurants,
#5 Markets and Labels and Carrots, Oh My!
On this episode of To Grow A Meal we discuss: Updates from the farm. Why staring carrots can be hard. Transplanting beets. Farmer’s markets. Produce labeling. Organic food regulations. The Ontario Food Terminal. Carrot dish recap.
TGAM Short #1 Sesame Carrots
Today we introduce something new: To Grow A Meal Shorts! No, not the kind that you wear, but a super-short version of the podcast where we will present some of our favourite recipes and share other quick tips.
Moving to a Bi-Weekly Schedule
To Grow a Meal is moving to a bi-weekly schedule. Look for a new episode next week! Subscribe! iTunes: togrowameal.com/itunes Google Play Music: togrowameal.com/play Pocket Casts: togrowameal.com/pocketcasts Stitcher Radio: togrowameal.
#04 Spicing and Dicing
This week on To Grow A Meal we get an update from Roger on the progress of his farm, we discuss the secrets and science to a perfectly seasoned meal, how meal planning can save you time and stress through the week,
#03 Taking Root
This week on To Grow A Meal we learn how to decipher the instructions of seed packages and talk about the process of starting seeds indoors. We also dig into compost and learn how microbes and worms can transform food and yard waste into nutritious org...
#02 Gettin’ the Dirt On… Dirt
This week on To Grow A Meal we discuss: What is soil? What makes soil good? How is it formed? Testing soil texture Managing soil for flavour Texture vs. Minerals Types of soil Results of bad nutrition Weeds Mycelium Soil inoculants Soil as an ecosyste...
#01 From Seed To Seed
On the first episode of To Grow A Meal we discuss: Roger’s new farm The differences between farming life and city life Why to choose farming as a career Growing Microgreens How soil conditions can affect flavour Fresh peas Gleaning Planning a garden Ra...