Ellen and C.L. talk about root crops – potatoes, and sunchokes – and what “open pollinated” means. We discuss the pros and cons of protecting plants for the winter, and answer a listener’s question about plants that draw flies.

:36 What’s for dinner:   Root Crops: Potatoes and Sunchokes 5:55  Insider Information:  What does “open pollinated” mean? 10:34   Eat/Drink/Grow:  Should Your Plants be protected for the winter?     23:00  Love Letters and Questions: Chris emails: “First time writer, long time listener. I have a fly question.”