The Curious Gardener
1 season | 0 episodes
The Curious Gardener is a series about gardening "North of 60". The Curious Gardener (Arlin McFarlane) visits backyard gardens, farms and organic growing operations in central Yukon to discover tips and techniques to make the best of the short northern growing season.
Episode 1 | Seeding
The Curious Gardener visits Susan Ross at Lendrum Ross Farm in Lake Laberge, Yukon to learn how she starts her seedlings in preparation for the northern growing season.
Episode 2 | Chickens
The Curious Gardener visits Katherine Alexander in Marsh Lake, Yukon to learn about keeping backyard chickens.
Episode 3 | Greenhouse
The Curious Gardener visits Simone Rudge at the Yukon College to learn about their four season experimental greenhouse.
Episode 4 | Transplanting
The Curious Gardener visits Susan Ross at Lendrum Ross Farm in Lake Laberge, Yukon to learn how she transplants her seedlings in preparation for the growing season.
Episode 5 | Bees
The Curious Gardener visits Sue Moody in Marsh Lake, Yukon to learn about keeping bees in the North.
Episode 6 | Compost
The Curious Gardener visits Brian Lendrum at Lendrum Ross Farms in Lake Laberge, Yukon to learn about creating backyard compost.
Episode 7 | Companion Planting
The Curious Gardener visits Scott Snyder at Anarchy Farms to learn about companion planting with flowers.
Episode 8 | Pallet Gardens
The Curious Gardener visits Kyle Taylor at Wheaton River Gardens to learn about keeping Pallet Gardens in the North.
Episode 9 | Living Mulch
The Curious Gardener learns about the benefits of using Living Mulch with Bart Bounds at Elemental Farm.
Episode 10 | Growing and Heating with Compost
The Curious Gardener helps Shelia Alexandrovich build her fall compost...in her greenhouse.
Episode 11 | Pollinating
The Curious Gardener visits Enrica Nadalini's lush greenhouse to talk about pollinating zucchini, squash and cucumbers.
Episode 12 | Peas
This episode is all about the cold loving pea plant!
Episode 13 | Tomatillos
This episode is all about Tomatillos! Yes, they do grow here!
Episode 14 | Extending the Growing Season
The Curious Gardener visits Bart Bounds at Elemental Farm to learn about extending the short northern growing season.
Episode 15 | Saving Seeds
The Curious Gardener visits Barbara Drury at Circle D Ranch to talk about saving seeds.
Episode 16 | Soil and the Sub Arctic Garden
The Curious Gardener visits Heidi Marion to learn about sub-arctic soil and how to prep for winter.
