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Welcome to "The Credible Vegetable Report," the go-to podcast for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the vegetable market's dynamics and trends. Each episode, we dive into the latest developments affecting the agricultural sector, from pricing fluctuations and supply chain challenges to consumption trends and sustainability issues. Join us as we explore vital topics that impact growers, sellers, and consumers alike. Whether it’s discussing the ripple effects of the Sinaloa water ...
How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more. *** Not sure what to do with a long, skinny, straight-edged garden beside a driveway, patio, or building? In this episode, we take a long, slender ornamental garden and reimagine the space with edible plants. The garden we’re thinking about is actually a little sliver of the Joan of…
How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more. *** Do you have a garden where you use traditional annuals, but you want to switch it up for something edible? Herbs are one option. In this episode, we look at a space that has a tidy, slightly formal feel. We replace the tightly clipped shrubs with edible alternatives. And then we…
How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more. *** Wondering about adding edible plants to an existing gardening without spoiling the aesthetic? With the right plant choice, along with an understanding of how the space is used, you can add edible plants without spoiling the looks. In this episode, we take a public space and reim…
How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more. *** Thinking of veggies for your container garden? Or planter boxes with herbs? In this episode, we look at a patio surrounded by planter boxes that are filled with red geraniums...nothing but red geraniums. Our goal? Transform this linear container garden from a continuous line of …
How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more. *** Got a spot you’d like to use to grow food but not sure where to start? In this episode, we tackle a bare space with hard clay, in zone 3. Let’s not forget the deer and rabbits. Oh, and there’s a narrow “hell strip” that’s needs to be planted too. The good news is that there are …
In this week's episode of the Credible Vegetable Report, Craig Slate and Matt Mandel discuss the latest developments in the world of produce. Hurricane Francine made landfall and disrupted parts of the southern U.S., but how will it impact the produce market? Join us as we explore the effects of the storm, the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) repo…
In this episode of the Credible Vegetable Report, hosts Craig Slate and Matt Mandel dive into the peak of hurricane season, tracking storms and their potential impact on the produce industry. With Saharan dust clearing, tropical waves are rising, which could shape a more intense season. Matt reflects on his sun-soaked return from Hawaii, complete w…
In this episode of the Credible Vegetable Report, Craig Slate and Matt Mandel are back to discuss the latest happenings in the world of produce. From weather updates to industry shifts, here's what you can expect: Hurricane Watch: With multiple tropical storms brewing in the Pacific, find out how these could impact Hawaii's key crops, including a s…
In this episode: Tropical Storm Ernesto: We dive into the potential impact of Tropical Storm Ernesto on the East Coast and discuss the broader implications of this active hurricane season. Learn more about solar activity's effect on storms and what it means for the produce market. USDA Perishable Trade Trends: A closer look at USDA’s recent reports…
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Credible Vegetable Report! Craig Slate and Matt Mandel are back to bring you the latest insights from the world of produce, retail, and food service. In this episode: Weather Watch: As the Northwest gets a break from extreme heat, the focus shifts to Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah, where heat ad…
Welcome to the Credible Vegetable Report! This week, hosts Craig Slate and Matt Mandel delve into the latest updates affecting the produce industry. In this episode: Weather Watch: 🌡️ Extreme heat continues to scorch California, impacting summer crop yields and farm operations. Meanwhile, flood watches are in effect for the southern Midwest and nor…
Welcome to the Credible Vegetable Report! This week, Craig Slate and Matt Mandel delve into the latest updates affecting the produce industry. Leave a like and subscribe to our channel! In this episode: 🥵 Weather Watch: Extreme heat continues to scorch California, impacting summer crop yields and farm operations. Meanwhile, flood watches are in eff…
Curious about the latest trends and developments in the produce industry? Join hosts Craig Slate and Matt Mandel in this week’s episode of The Credible Vegetable Report for a deep dive into the hottest topics affecting your grocery aisle and beyond. Key Questions Answered in This Episode: • How are recent weather events affecting the produce indust…
Welcome to another episode of the Credible Vegetable Report! This week, we dive deep into the challenges farmers are facing amid unprecedented heatwaves and drought conditions. Joining the show today is co-host, Tommy Wilkins, who brings over 40 years of expertise in buying, selling, and growing fresh produce. In this episode, we’ll cover: Weather …
Join us for this week’s Credible Vegetable Report with special guest, Dustin Blank. This episode dives deep into the ever-changing world of produce, exploring how tropical storms, market dynamics, and organic trends are shaping the industry. 🌾 What’s Covered: Weather Impacts: How tropical storm Alberto and other weather phenomena are affecting crop…
Join Craig Slate and Tommy Wilkins at the Washington Conference hosted by the International Fresh Produce Association for an insightful discussion on the critical issues shaping the fresh produce industry. This episode covers the pressing topics of labor shortages, water scarcity, and the evolving policies affecting growers and distributors. 🌱 What…
Join us for the latest episode of The Credible Vegetable Report, where Craig Slate and Matt Mandel delve into the dynamic world of agriculture, exploring critical topics affecting the vegetable market today. What’s Covered: 🌪️ Weather Woes: Discover how recent weather patterns, including drought conditions in South Texas and predictions of a hot, d…
How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more. *** Think your climate is too cold to grow tender fruit? Find out how this grower harvests peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, and more…despite winter temperatures that can dip to -38°C (-36°F) and a short summer. In this episode, Donna and Steven chat with Saskatchewan fruit grower…
Join us for the latest episode of The Credible Vegetable Report, where Craig Slate and Matt Mandel delve into the dynamic world of agriculture, exploring critical topics affecting the vegetable market today. What’s Covered: 🌪️ Weather Woes: Discover how recent extreme weather in Texas and Georgia, including intense heat and tornadoes, is impacting …
How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more. *** Do you have more seeds and plants than you can fit into your garden? It’s a common problem for the enthusiastic food gardener! In this episode, Donna and Steven talk about finding more growing space so that you can fit more crops into the same space. Get ideas for: Growing in un…
Join Craig Slate and Dustin Blank of Farmer's Alliance in this insightful episode of "The Credible Vegetable Report" as they explore the crucial issues and trends impacting the vegetable market in spring 2024. Dive deep into the discussions on weather challenges, labor costs, market dynamics, and evolving consumer habits that are reshaping the agri…
How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more. *** Want to grow great tomatoes? With the right transplanting and care, your tomatoes will be off to a great start. In this episode, Donna and Steven talk about: Transplanting tomato seedlings Protecting transplants from cold spring weather How to stake, train, and support tomato pl…
Join Craig Slate and Matt Mandel of SunFed for an insightful discussion as they explore the complexities of the vegetable market as spring 2024 unfolds, with a sharp focus on evolving vegetable consumption trends and their broader implications. 🥒 What’s Covered: Storms in the Midwest and Southeast: We discuss the recent weather events and their imp…
How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more. *** Wondering when to plant vegetables? Not sure what to plant first? You don’t need to plant everything at once. In this episode, Donna and Steven talk about when to plant vegetables, and the Canadian tradition of planting the garden over the Victoria Day (May 24) weekend. (Sometim…
🌟 Join us on "The Credible Vegetable Report" as we dive into the significant shifts in the vegetable market this spring. 🌟 This episode brings Craig Slate and Matt Mandel of SunFed together to provide a thorough analysis of the latest trends affecting vegetable pricing and consumption. Recorded live from Grub Market’s corporate offices in San Franc…
How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more. *** Your vegetable seedlings can look great indoors. Then fall like dominoes in the garden. If they’re not hardened off. But if you harden off seedlings, they stand a much better chance once you plant them in the garden. In this episode, Donna and Steven talk about: What hardening o…
How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more. *** Wondering about fruit to grow in a cold climate? Today we head to Alberta, to find out how to grow saskatoon bushes. Arden Delidais grows in Zone 2—and doesn’t get any winter dieback on her saskatoon berries. Delidais’ orchard and winery, DNA Gardens, has a number of cold hardy …
How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more. *** Have you tried direct sowing but didn’t get good results? Wondering how to direct sow seeds? Direct sowing—a.k.a. direct seeding or direct planting—is when we sow seeds straight into the garden. We skip starting transplants indoors. It gives better results for some crops—because…
How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more. *** Want to harvest more veg from the same amount of space? You can get lots more from a small space by growing in containers. (If you get it right…but that’s not difficult!) If you get these 4 things right, you’re on the road to container gardening success: The right container Good…
How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more. *** Don’t miss out on fresh figs just because you’re gardening in a cold climate. There are many cold-climate fig growers who defy zone boundaries with creative overwintering techniques. Figs can take quite a bit of cold. Not the extreme cold. A creative gardener gets figs through t…
How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more. *** Can’t get enough pawpaw fruit? Want to grow a pawpaw tree? If you haven’t tried pawpaw fruit, many people describe the flavour of its silky, yellow flesh as tropical. While it’s the largest fruit native to North America, it’s difficult to find the fruit for sale. Yet it’s easy t…
How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more. *** When you make only withdrawals—no deposits—you eventually end up in overdraft. It works that way at the bank, with friendships—and with soil. And growing crop after crop in a garden is like making withdrawal after withdrawal. The crops use nutrients. Working the soil affects its…
How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more. *** Looking for herb garden layout ideas? If you’re planning a herb garden, there are many ways to add herbs to the landscape. You can have a stand-alone herb garden, a herb lawn, herbs mixed with paving, use herbs as bedding plants, weave them into a perennial border, or make a her…