Rhonda Nowak shares tips for dividing herbaceous perennials in the garden.

Dare To Divide Herbaceous Perennials

Dress up meatballs in a silky sauce with saffron and lemon from Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

The Whole Dish Episode 146

Like carrot cake? Try parsnip cake with apples and cream cheese frosting, from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon, for Easter and other special occasions.

The Whole Dish Episode 148

Tarragon stars in two classic French dishes that highlight springtime flavors from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

The Whole Dish Episode 150

Rhonda Nowak discusses a spectrum of solutions to insect and disease problems in the vegetable garden.

A Spectrum of Solutions to Veggie Garden Problems

Celebrate strawberry season with this classic strawberry-rhubarb pie from Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

The Whole Dish Episode 157

High-quality shrimp really shine in simple recipes from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

The Whole Dish Episode 161

Key lime and mixed berry flavors shine in these easy dessert bars from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

The Whole Dish Episode 162

Rhonda Nowak discusses ways that plants adapt to extreme heat.

Amazing Strategies Plants Use To Keep Cool

Chill out with these easy, healthy, cold soups from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

The Whole Dish Episode 163

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak visits a food forest garden in Medford.

My Visit to a Medford Food Forest Garden

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak discusses the "new normal" for summer gardeners.

Mopping Up Sweat, Mopping Up Fire

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak talks with Mary Foster, community garden advocate, designer and educator. This episode is the first in a series that focuses on local women who are working to increase gardens, gardening, locally grown garden plants and healthy garden food.

Women's Work with Plants in the Rogue Valley: Mary Foster

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak shares some of her favorite passages from October's featured book "The Well-Gardened Mind" (2020).

Favorite Quotes from “The Well-Gardened Mind”

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak discusses the importance of balancing our consideration of gardening successes and failures, insights from "The Well-Gardened Mind" (2020).

The Importance of Balancing Gardening Illusions and Disillusions

Jalapeno poppers come in three types — meaty, veggie and vegan from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

The Whole Dish Episode 174

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak shares gardening lessons from Voltaire's "Candide" (1759).

Gardening Lessons from Voltaire’s “Candide”

Pepper jellies, from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon, put some heat in your wintertime pantry.

The Whole Dish Episode 175

Caramelized onions sweeten a grilled cheese sandwich and sausage flatbread from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

The Whole Dish Episode 185

Vegetarian lasagnas are easy with no-boil noodles, recommended by Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

The Whole Dish - Episode 193

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak talks with Master Gardener Jane Moyer, long-time coordinator of the MG practicum. Jane shares why she's been involved with the Master Gardener program for nearly 20 years.

Jane Moyer: A Master of Building Gardening Communities

This carrot cake has a secret ingredient, homemade carrot kraut, touted in the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

The Whole Dish Episode 194

Make carrots special occasion fare with these recipes from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

The Whole Dish Episode 195

Learn some surprising facts about eggs and make this easy French dish from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

The Whole Dish Episode 196

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak talks with Rogue Valley flower farmer Joan Thorndike. For the past 30 years, Joan has provided the community with locally and organically grown flowers for homes, businesses, weddings, and events.

Joan Thorndike: Promoting "Slow" Flowers One Locally Grown Bouquet at a Time

Make classic grits or savory oats for your shrimp in these recipes from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

The Whole Dish Episode 197

Savory muffins mingle cheese, veggies and herbs in these tasty recipes from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

The Whole Dish Episode 198

Mango is a seasonal delight with sticky rice, in soup and barbecue sauce from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

The Whole Dish Episode 199

Literary Gardener host Rhonda Nowak talks with BeeGirl founder and executive director Sarah Red-Laird about the important relationship between bees, plants, and people. This is the last episode in a series that has celebrated women and their work with plants (and fungi and pollinators)in the Rogue Valley.

Sarah Red-Laird and the Bee Girl Organization: Creating a Buzz about Bee-Friendly Habitats

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Podcast: First Thing - July 20, 2018

Seaside Flowers That Also Grow Well in the Rogue Valley

Literary Gardener Rhonda Nowak describes planting new annuals as part of her spring-cleaning chores in the Shakespeare Garden at Hanley Farm.

Spring-Cleaning Garden Chores

Literary Gardener Rhonda Nowak discusses the importance of maintaining a balance of beneficial insects and insect pests in the garden.

We Need the Insect Heroes and Villains in Our Gardens

Literary Gardener Rhonda Nowak weighs the pros and cons of using fixed copper sprays for fruit trees pest management.

Pros And Cons Of Fixed Copper Sprays For Fruit Trees

Teens open up about depression and suicide. Find out what they're afraid to tell each other, and what parents should know.

Podcast: Teens open up about depression and suicide

Surprisingly gluten-free, this 1960s Asian chicken throwback is a family favorite from the recipe box of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

The Whole Dish Episode 106

Lasagna is both seasonal with squash and kale and classic with sausage and tomatoes, from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon

The Whole Dish Episode 130

Sea salts vary widely in their taste, texture and purity. Sprinkle fine quality salt on these shortbread cookies from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon

The Whole Dish Episode 140

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