Alliums with the Extreme Onion Man (Stephen Barstow)!

Can you grow onions on a roof? Which species of Allium can be harvested all winter long? What do you call a plant that is beautiful, tasty and attractive to pollinators? In this episode I was joined by the extreme salad and onion man, Stephen Barstow, to explore the amazingly diverse Allium genus.Opening tune: Vegetable Canon by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com)How to reach Stephen, view some of his work and gorgeous Allium photos:Stephen's blog: edimentals.comEdimentals on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/273637002647408Youtube video of The Allium Garden Chicago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n6Ucq3tlHoThe Allium garden at Ringve (Chicago): https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156846106840860KVANN's World Garden and other collections at Væres Venner: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10158907489285860Edimentalliums (Allium 2012-2021): https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150966880345860.471791.655215859The Edible Garden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVkv8ghbcNYNorwegian Seed Savers: kvann.noKVANN (Norwegian Seed Savers) Allium guild on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/413417636047520

Om Podcasten

Learning the binomial nomenclature (scientific names) of biota is a fascinating way to glean insight into the natural world. Though daunting at first, they can become familiar and accessible with the help of melody and context. This podcast will present tunes where the scientific names of species comprise the lyrical content. Episodes will describe habitats, growing conditions, nutritional information, and locate species within their taxonomic hierarchy. Historical significance, interviews and anecdotal stories will also be presented. Each musical release will inspire eight weekly episodes. Come grow with me!