ATP Podcast #24: Out of the Mouth of Babes

By dave
June 27, 2013

In this special edition of the All Things Plants podcast, Dave interviews his four oldest children. We discuss gardening from the point of view of young people, and also talk about farming and raising livestock and cattle.

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Jun 26, 2013 7:26 PM CST
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7A (Zone 7a)
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4 thumbs up for this very special and best podcast yet. I am just in awe of the kids knowledge and spirit. Wow, wow, wow and wow.
Hoping they'll be back with updates from their sales and new discoveries and inspirations.
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Jun 26, 2013 7:33 PM CST
Garden.org Admin
Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
Region: Texas Seed Starter Vegetable Grower Tomato Heads Vermiculture Garden Research Contributor
Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Region: Ukraine Garden Sages
They really enjoyed being on the podcast and they asked me if they could return again in the future. I'm sure they will. Smiling
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Jun 26, 2013 7:34 PM CST
Name: Sharon
Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a)
Charter ATP Member Houseplants Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Garden Ideas: Master Level I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
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I take back everything I ever said about any other podcast being the best podcast ever. This is THE very very best! I've spent most of my life teaching children, but this is truly the first time I've sat back and learned so much from 4 little ones.

What can I say? This podcast is entirely beautiful; every word is priceless.
Thank you S, A, J, and K. Your words are informative, well spoken, impressive and amazing. Thank you so very much.
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Jun 26, 2013 8:38 PM CST
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Name: Trish
Grapevine, TX (Zone 8a)
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Charter ATP Member Region: Texas Roses Herbs Vegetable Grower
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What a great job they did!!

Way to go children!! Lovey dubby
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Jun 26, 2013 10:32 PM CST
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Name: Zuzu
Northern California (Zone 9a)
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I agree with everyone else: Best podcast ever!
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Jun 27, 2013 9:26 AM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Region: Ukraine Region: United States of America Bird Bath, Fountain and Waterfall Region: Florida Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
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I also agree that this is the very BEST podcast ever! Lovey dubby

Your children are a fine reflection of you and Trish and it was great listening to them talk about their experiences in their gardens and hearing of their future endeavors with the farmers market, seed business etc. I look forward to future podcasts with them as guest speakers! Great job! Thumbs up Thumbs up Thumbs up Thumbs up
~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!


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Jun 27, 2013 3:49 PM CST
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Name: Suzanne/Sue
Sebastopol, CA (Zone 9a)
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I love how articulate they are and the way they speak, especially J and K, their voice inflections really remind me of both you and Trish! Like listening to younger versions of you! And they were so clever, never slipped up saying names, kept to the initials. Good job kids! So nice to hear from you and how much you are learning in your young gardening lives! Thumbs up

Now I want some fresh heirloom tomatoes and watermelon. Green Grin!
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Jun 27, 2013 10:40 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Plant Database Moderator
Forum moderator I helped beta test the first seed swap Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant and/or Seed Trader Garden Ideas: Master Level
I just got home, what a wonderful bed time podcast this was. I will be having sweet dreams of children gardening, saving seeds, farmers markets, raising cattle, and children learning to be self sufficient in today's world. Keep up the good work S, A, J, and K, can't wait to hear the return podcasts to come.

I agree with all the above statements. And I want to put my order in for some of those tomato seeds. When will they be ready?

Hurray! Hi momma Trish. Group hug
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Jun 27, 2013 10:43 PM CST
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Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
Region: Texas Seed Starter Vegetable Grower Tomato Heads Vermiculture Garden Research Contributor
Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Region: Ukraine Garden Sages
They'll have them in January if all works out!
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Jun 27, 2013 10:46 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Plant Database Moderator
Forum moderator I helped beta test the first seed swap Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant and/or Seed Trader Garden Ideas: Master Level
Just in time for me to Winter Sow them. Hurray!
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Jun 27, 2013 10:47 PM CST
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Name: Evan
Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA (Zone 6a)
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Kudos to S, A, J and K. Great job! Thumbs up Thumbs up

Ahem....K if you read this, we have no photographs of Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Mexico Midget') in the database. Big Grin
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Jun 27, 2013 10:47 PM CST
Garden.org Admin
Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
Region: Texas Seed Starter Vegetable Grower Tomato Heads Vermiculture Garden Research Contributor
Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Region: Ukraine Garden Sages
Incredible! I will talk to her and make sure this gets rectified. Smiling
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Jun 27, 2013 10:50 PM CST
Name: Sharon
Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a)
Charter ATP Member Houseplants Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Garden Ideas: Master Level I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
Native Plants and Wildflowers Dog Lover Ferns Daylilies Irises Cat Lover
That's because Raffle Man eats them before she can get a picture - but he asks first, of course!
I loved that mental image she painted when she was talking about the little guy. Sweet!! What a helper he is!
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Jun 27, 2013 10:51 PM CST
Garden.org Admin
Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
Region: Texas Seed Starter Vegetable Grower Tomato Heads Vermiculture Garden Research Contributor
Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Region: Ukraine Garden Sages
He is a great helper, indeed. And cute as a button, as you can imagine.

She'll load up a basket this Saturday morning for the market and I'll make sure we get a photo. Smiling
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Jun 28, 2013 7:15 AM CST
Name: Misti
Farrrr NW Houston (Zone 9a)
www.oceanicwilderness.com
Region: Texas
At first I was a bit worried but the podcast turned out to be one of my favorites! Your kids are smart!
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Jun 28, 2013 7:43 AM CST
Garden.org Admin
Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
Region: Texas Seed Starter Vegetable Grower Tomato Heads Vermiculture Garden Research Contributor
Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Region: Ukraine Garden Sages
I was a bit worried at first, too! Smiling
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Jun 28, 2013 7:51 AM CST
Garden.org Admin
Name: Trish
Grapevine, TX (Zone 8a)
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Charter ATP Member Region: Texas Roses Herbs Vegetable Grower
Composter Canning and food preservation Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Organic Gardener Forum moderator Hummingbirder
I agree Hilarious!
NGA COO, Wife, Mom, and do-er of many fun things.
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Jun 28, 2013 9:50 AM CST
Name: Sharon
Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a)
Charter ATP Member Houseplants Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Garden Ideas: Master Level I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
Native Plants and Wildflowers Dog Lover Ferns Daylilies Irises Cat Lover
I learned a long time ago to never underestimate the ability of children. When we believe in them and they believe in themselves, they can and will be amazing.
Visit my cubit Blue Gardens
Check out my Blog
Read my Articles and Ideas
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Jun 28, 2013 10:47 AM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Plant Database Moderator
Forum moderator I helped beta test the first seed swap Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant and/or Seed Trader Garden Ideas: Master Level
I agree
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Jun 30, 2013 11:12 AM CST
Name: Horseshoe Griffin
Efland, NC (Zone 7a)
And in the end...a happy beginning!
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Charter ATP Member Garden Sages Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle I sent a postcard to Randy! I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
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What a fantastic "journey" I was on this past hour! Great interview, wonderful guests, and an excellent database of knowledge flowing from those children's minds and experiences! A big bona-fide "yee-haw" (kudos) to you all, parents and children.

Great to hear of the children's interest in growing their very own, be it veggies, cactus, or cows. And being active members at the local farmers' market is an extra plus; that in itself will certainly contribute to a more well-rounded experience.

Great going! Ya done good! I'll be looking forward to your updates, latest adventures, experiments, and newest creations.

Shoe (who noticed a wimpy little corner of a tomato soap bar on the sink and now wishing the Whitinger clan a bumper tomato crop! "Step right up, Folks! Place your orders....) Smiling

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