Garden Variety

It's like a heat wave burning in my hort

July 17, 2026·13 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Warm season crops like tomatoes and green beans need consistent warmth to thrive, and it may seem like they love the heat, but when it gets too hot some of our favorite vegetables go on strike. On this episode, we talk with entomologist Laura Iles about how heat affects pollination and pollinators.

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