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In this episode, I continue my cross-Canada tour to hear about top veggie varieties.I’m joined by my former co-host, horticulturist, author, and longtime gardening educator Donna Balzer to talk all about her favourite vegetable varieties. Donna shares her long-time favourite varieties—the ones she grows year after year—as well as varieties that have recently impressed her. Donna and I wrote No Guff Vegetable Gardening together in 2011, and I’m a big fan of her approach to gardening. (If you’re looking for a copy of this Canadian classic, drop by Donna’s website.)Whether you're ...

The must-read New York Times bestseller that's redefining hospitality and inspiring readers in every industry. - Featured in FX's The Bear and Showtime's Billions - JP Morgan NextList Pick Will Guidara was twenty-six when he took the helm of Eleven Madison Park, a struggling two-star brasserie...

READ BY THE AUTHOR! From the social media superstar behind @SimonSits, Isabel Klee comes an utterly winning memoir about a twentysomething woman’s search for true love in New York City and the dogs who helped her find it. This audiobook is read by Isabel herself! A Jersey girl by birth, Isabel...

When the cell towers go dark, will your family hear your voice or just static? We live in a fragile illusion of connectivity. You rely on your smartphone for everything, but in a true grid-down emergency, whether from a natural disaster, cyber-attack, or severe weather, that expensive glass screen becomes useless.

Bird Care Made Simple is a complete beginner's guide to raising a happy, healthy, and well-behaved pet bird without stress, guesswork, or overwhelming advice. Whether you're a first-time bird owner or looking to improve your care routine, this step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to feed, train, bond with, and understand your bird with confidence.

In this first volume of his memoirs, then-newly-qualified vet James Herriot arrives in the small Yorkshire village of Darrowby, and he has no idea what to expect. How will he get on with his new boss? The local farmers? And what will the animals think? This program is filled with hilarious and touching tales of the unpredictable Siegfried Farnon, his charming student brother Tristan, and Herriot's first encounters with a beautiful girl named Helen.

This week on the show, we're talking about lunch from Asheville's West Village Market and Impossible Chicken Patties. We're also trying Mary's Gone Cheezee crackers!SHOW NOTES:- To Views: Dave is watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer.- Here's the episode about the bad jerky.- News Item: Oatly Launches Vegan Oat Cream Cheese Nationwide- The other vegan chicken patties we mentioned were Morningstar Farms and Gardein Ultimate.- The other vegan cheese crackers we mentioned were Earth Balance brand. Do they still make those? If only there were a way to check.- Here's my vegan pimento cheese ...

If you're a first-time dog owner or simply want a calmer, better-behaved companion, this practical guide shows you exactly how to raise a happy, confident dog without confusion, stress, or complicated training systems.

Tired of outdated and ineffective puppy training methods? How to House Train Your Puppy by Sophia Oldsman, M.S., is a compassionate and practical guide for new pet parents who want to housetrain their puppies humanely and efficiently.

Start a profitable landscaping business—even if you have little money, no employees, and no experience. The landscaping industry is one of the most reliable and accessible businesses in the world. Grass keeps growing, properties always need maintenance, and homeowners are constantly looking for dependable professionals to care for their yards. Yet many landscaping companies struggle. They work long hours but earn little profit. They constantly chase new customers. They buy expensive equipment too early and end up buried in debt. The Million Dollar Landscape Business Playbook shows you how...

Bring more calm, comfort, and natural balance into your home with beginner-friendly biophilic lighting. If your rooms feel harsh, dim, flat, or draining, the problem may not be your furniture or decor. It may be your lighting. Biophilic Lighting for Beginners shows you how to use natural light and layered lighting to create a calmer home that supports rest, focus, mood, and everyday well-being without needing an interior design background or a big renovation budget. Written in a practical and approachable style, this guide explains how biophilic lighting works and how to apply it in real ...

The Bearded Dragon as a Pet is a practical, beginner-friendly guide to caring for one of the world’s most popular reptile pets. Bearded dragons are calm, fascinating, and full of personality, but they need the right setup, proper feeding, and consistent care to stay healthy. This book gives you clear, straightforward advice so you can look after your dragon with confidence. Inside, you’ll learn how to: • Set up a safe and effective enclosure • Provide the right heating and UVB lighting • Feed your bearded dragon at each stage of life • Recognise signs of stress, illness, and ...

Food is never just food. Every bite carries history. Before the potato reached Europe, millions starved on failing grain harvests. Before coffee, there were no coffeehouses — and no Enlightenment debates that changed the course of ideas. Before sugar, there were no Caribbean empires, no transatlantic slave trade, no sweetness without suffering. 50 Foods That Changed the World takes you on a journey across every continent and every era of human civilization — from the wheat fields of ancient Mesopotamia to the sushi restaurants of modern Tokyo. Each of the fifty foods in these pages ...

Transform even the tiniest apartment window into a thriving green sanctuary. Windowsill Herb Garden for Small Apartments is your practical, beginner-friendly roadmap to growing fresh, flavorful herbs—no backyard, balcony, or gardening experience required. This book shows you how to turn limited space into a productive mini garden using simple techniques, smart plant choices, and easy-care systems designed for modern apartment living. Whether you live in a studio, dorm, or high-rise flat, you'll learn how to grow healthy herbs right on your windowsill with confidence.

From one of the most beloved authors of our time—more than six million copies of his books have been sold in this country alone—a fascinating excursion into the history behind the place we call home. “Houses aren’t refuges from history. They are where history ends up.” Bill Bryson and...

Includes a new introduction written and read by Irvine Welsh When Chef Anthony Bourdain wrote "Don't Eat Before You Read This" in The New Yorker, he spared no one's appetite, revealing what goes on behind the kitchen door. In Kitchen Confidential, he expanded the appetizer into a deliciously...

A living room is more than a place to sit — it is the emotional center of a home, where comfort, beauty, and atmosphere quietly shape everyday life. A Living Room That Grows With You is a practical and inviting guide to transforming this space through the gentle presence of easy-care indoor plants and blooms. Designed for busy individuals, beginners, and those who believe they “lack a green thumb,” this book removes the intimidation often associated with indoor gardening.

An NPR Best Book of the Year | USA TODAY Bestseller This revolutionary approach to cleaning and organizing helps free you from feeling ashamed or overwhelmed by a messy home. If you’re struggling to stay on top of your to-do list, you probably have a good reason: anxiety, fatigue, depression...

In the midst of World War II, James is training for the Royal Air Force, while going home to Yorkshire whenever possible to see his very pregnant wife, Helen. Musing on past adventures through the dales, visiting with old friends, and introducing scores of new and amusing characters—animal and human alike—Herriot enthralls with his uncanny ability to spin a most engaging and heartfelt yarn.

Eating is an indispensable human activity. As a result, whether we realize it or not, the drive to obtain food has been a major catalyst across all of history, from prehistoric times to the present. Epicure Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin said it best: "Gastronomy governs the whole life of man."