{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a8402de1ad8716bb68fae24/6ace010d2c705f746c12e350?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 74 – Currants – Colorful, Cold-Hardy and Curiously Controversial","description":"<h3>Episode 74 – Currants – Colorful, Cold-Hardy and Curiously Controversial! 🌱</h3><p><br></p><p>Small berries, big flavor, and a surprisingly interesting history!</p><p><br></p><p>This week on <em>The Beanstalk</em>, we&#39;re exploring the wonderful world of currants! These colorful little berries have been enjoyed for centuries, but their history in American gardens hasn&#39;t always been smooth sailing.</p><p><br></p><p>What makes these cold-hardy shrubs worth growing? And why were they once considered such a problem that restrictions were placed on growing them?</p><p>We&#39;ll explore these questions and more, along with a few tips for growing your own and a delicious homemade currant jelly recipe!</p><p><br></p><p>So pull up a chair, fellow Beans, and let&#39;s get growing! 🌱</p><p><br></p><p>From our patch to yours… keep on climbing!</p>","author_name":"John S Terry"}