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Vikram Baliga

The Plant Prof, himself. Vikram is a professor who oversees the Texas Tech Horticultural Labs and Gardens. He also hosts In the Grow with Rachel Boyd, as well as his own podcast, Planthropology.

  • Goth Gardening, ever heard of it? —It’s not just a phase, Mom— Learn about plants you can start in spring to give you some great black colors and bright pops of orange for your fall garden.
  • Although it’s been warm, it’s time to start thinking about what we can do during the cool season. Plus, find out our 3 P’s for winter gardening.
  • Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, we continue our dive into Permaculture with part 2 of Pondering Permaculture. This is our last episode of the season, but we’ll be back with new content in September! Until then, happy growing.
  • Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, Vikram explains to me, and you, what Permaculture is... We examine what works and what maybe doesn't.
  • Hello Plant People! This week we're feeling GOURD-geous because we're sharing the recording from our recent In the Grow live event focusing on gourds.
  • Hello Plant People! May the force be with you! Because this week on In the Grow, we’re launching into Astrobotany. How do plants grow in zero gravity? Or without Earth’s natural microbiome? Find out with me, Rachel Boyd, and plant expert Vikram Baliga as we get in the grow.
  • Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, we're answering Katy's questions. She wrote to us and we're responding! We'll be talking about roses, desert willow, and lavender. :)
  • Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, we're digging into the founding of Earth Day and the changes this celebration has inspired.
  • Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, we’ve got a spot of tea for you. We take a brief dive into the history of tea and the different types of tea.
  • Lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my! How about bees, butterflies, bats, and more! Hello Plant People, this week we're talking about pollinators.