Join Mary Jo and Anne for this quick dig episode as they share insight, tips and techniques to grow your very own sponges from a plant! A trip to the bottom of the ocean is not necessary as we learn how you can grow, peel and scrub your way to growing loofah sponges in your school garden. Plus, great ideas for use in and out of the classroom.

Podcast Outline

01:02 - How Was your Week?

01:30 - Introduction to Luffas and Why Grow Luffas?

04:40 - Where do Luffas Grow?

05:22 - Sourcing Seed and Seed Viability

06:40 - How to Grow Luffas

10:37 - During the Growing Season

12:31 - Growing Luffas to Full Maturity

14:08 - Preparing the Sponges

16:07 - Uses in School

17:59 - Final Words

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Calling all our Watering Winners! It's warming up so join Mary Jo and Anne as they discuss all things water and become the H2HerO of your school garden space. Plus, Anne’s mom has the last word!

Podcast Outline

00:50: Intro and How Was Your Week?

02:30: How to be a Watering Winner: Overview

05:10: When Should We Water?

08:06: Rain Gauges

09:37: Who is Going to Water?

10:41: Rain v Tap Water

13:29: Methods of Watering

15:02: Rain Barrels

17:53: Olla Pots

21:06: How Long Do We Water For?

24:17: Help! No Water

26:17: Strategies for Watering with Kids and Groups

30:15: Anne’s Mom Needs to Say Something!

31:36: Outro

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Quick growing spring crops, making firm summer plans, sleepy lettuce, James Bond and rhubarb, Texas style! Join Mary Jo and Anne as they guide you through the last few months of the school year in your school garden space.

Podcast Outline:

0:48 - Intro and How Was Your Week?

03:25 - Summer Planning and Spring Planting Overview

08:04 - Spring Planting: Quick Cropping Vegetables and Plants

11:17 - Bolting or Going to Seed

12:44 - Quick Lettuce Story - Lettuce Article: A Wedge of History

14:50 - Strategies for Managing Your Summer Garden: Summer Plans!

15:21 - The Short Game Approach

17:16 - The Medium Game Approach

18:51 - The Long Game Approach

21:10 - The Mixed Approach

21:33 - Plea for Watering Help

22:25 - Going Deeper: Rhubarb, Texas Style! Growing Rhubarb, Texas Style in North Texas: Texas A&M Article

24:30 - Podcast Episode Recommended: RHS Podcast Episode: The Dark Art of Rhubarb

25:20 - Explaining the RHS Royal Horticultural Society - RHS

25:56 - Anne and Mary Jo Are Going on Holiday! RHS Flower Show - Wentworth Woodhouse, South Yorkshire

26:29 - Outro