Lauren Kurtz: Culinary Magic — Must-Have Herbs for Your Home Kitchen Garden | On the House #60

With environmental concerns and astronomical supermarket prices, having an edible garden at one’s fingertips has never looked more enticing. So, this week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra chats with horticulture expert Lauren Kurtz to learn more about what it takes to start and maintain a home kitchen garden.

Having graduated from the University of Connecticut with a PhD in Plant Science, Lauren’s research focuses on horticulture and plant breeding of hemp. Prior to graduate school, she worked in ecological horticulture and environmental education, and additionally, as a horticulture content editor for Wikihow. Currently, she serves as an invasive species outreach specialist at her alma mater, working with land managers, government agencies, scientists, and the public to navigate best practices for managing invasive plants in Connecticut.

In this episode, Lauren Kurtz expresses that herbs add color, texture, and various flavors to food, transforming ordinary meals into culinary delights, sharing her personal list of must-have herbs for anyone looking to start a home kitchen garden. To add, she outlines the first steps required in growing a herb garden.

Together, Gabriella and Lauren Kurtz discuss the day-to-day care and maintenance of a home herb garden, from watering and weed control, to fertilization and pruning. So, whether you’re a fellow herb aficionado, or a beginner looking for a reliable source of guidance, tune in to this episode for fascinating insights on growing your own feed!

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Connect with Lauren Kurtz on the following platforms:
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn:   / lauren-kurtz-3000a2ab  

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Timestamps:
00:00 Start
01:06 Guest Intro - Lauren Kurtz
02:12 Have you met Lauren Kurtz?
09:04 Lauren Kurtz's definition of household management
11:19 Herbs: how to grow them and where to find them
16:07 Creating the right conditions to grow herbs at your home
24:03 When the best time is to start planning and planting herbs
26:17 How to keep your plants and herbs growing nicely
29:21 Tips for growing herbs
35:35 Practice and Habits
39:57 Questions from the Audience
46:59 Open Mic