The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers Kitchen Gardening with Bailey Van Tassel | The Beet
Feb 3, 2025
Bailey Van Tassel, author of Kitchen Garden Living and founder of The Kitchen Garden Society, specializes in kitchen gardening and cut flowers. In this engaging conversation, she shares insights on designing small kitchen gardens, even in limited spaces. The duo discusses overcoming seasonal challenges and maximizing flavor through innovative planting techniques. They also emphasize the joys of seed starting and the unique advantages of homegrown produce, celebrating the fulfillment that comes with cultivating your own food.
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Garden Changes from California to Tennessee
- Bailey Van Tassel discusses her garden's transformation after moving from California to Tennessee.
- She had to install a large fence due to increased pest pressure from deer and other animals.
Designing a Kitchen Garden
- When designing a garden, consider the family's goals and desired yield.
- Bailey emphasizes creating an ecosystem through permaculture principles, minimizing intervention while maximizing output.
Experiencing Seasons
- Bailey contrasts gardening in Tennessee with California, highlighting the stark difference in seasons.
- She describes Tennessee as feeling more connected to nature's cycles, while California felt like "forcing things."
