Let's Argue About Plants
Let's Argue About Plants
Fine Gardening Magazine
Episode 184: All-time Favorite Veggies
1 hour 21 minutes Posted Aug 22, 2025 at 11:00 am.
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In this episode, we’re digging into our all-time favorite vegetable varieties—the ones we can’t imagine our gardens (or dinner plates) being without. From not one, but two improved ‘Brandywine’-type heirloom tomatoes to a cucumber that never fails to impress at the summer picnic. Carol even shares her must-have green bean variety (and tries to convince Danielle that it doesn't taste like wood). We rounded out the hour with personal stories, growing tips, and a few surprising twists on how to combat a couple of dreaded veggie pests. 

Expert: Fionuala Campion is the owner and manager of Cottage Gardens of Petaluma in Petaluma, California. She is also a regional reporter for FineGardening.com. 

See the full plant list from this episode on our website!