Digging Deep: Fall Gardening Tips with Ben Casteel

Fall in Appalachia is the perfect time to prep your tired summer garden to be ready for the Spring. Join me as I chat with Ben Casteel, Instructor of Horticulture at Virginia Highlands Community College, as he gives us some important fall tasks for the garden. Did your tomato plants succumb to disease this year, or did the squash vine borers kill your zucchini bounty? Ben's got the solutions to all of our gardening woes!

Song: "Blue Ridge Mountains" by Larkin Poe

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The Appalachian Overlook

Mindful Living in Appalachia

Join your host Sara Saavedra on metaphorical, winding mountain roads as we get to the overlook to explore topics and ask questions about what it means to live a good life in Appalachia.

About your hosts

WEHC 90.7FM

WEHC is a 9000 watt radio station on the campus of Emory & Henry College in Emory, Virginia covering Southwest Virginia on 90.7FM and 90.5 WISE-FM and its translator stations in Big Stone Gap, Clintwood, St. Paul, Pound, Norton, and worldwide at www.wehcfm.com

Sara Saavedra

Sara Saavedra is your host, and loves to explore and apply life hacks. The Appalachian Overlook was born out of her passion for community...and because her children are tired of hearing her advice, so she needed a new outlet! She lives in Abingdon with her fiance and 3 children, still at home, and 2 adult children who have flown the coop but still visit from time to time. She loves running, hiking, gardening and music....and is constantly trying new hobbies. Join along for the journey!