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Wednesday, December 25, 2024
367 Ten Secrets of Successful Gardeners
In this episode, along with America's Favorite Retired College Horticultural Professor, Debbie Flower, we discuss the importance of soil health, effective pruning techniques, and the value of learning...
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
366 Thwarting Ant Invasions. Fair-Winning Preserves.
Farmer Fred and Debbie Flower discusses ant management in raised beds. Master Food Preserver Wendy Rose talks about garden food preservation techniques and how to wow the judges at county and state fa...
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
365 Fall is for Shade Tree Planting
If you live in the milder areas of the country, November is an excellent month for planting and establishing shade trees. Today, we cover the basics of correctly planting and caring for a shade tree. ...
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
364 10 Quick Tips for a Successful Garden
Ep. 364 10 Quick Tips for a Successful Garden • Julia Oldfield of Big Oak Nursery in Elk Grove, CA talks about creating a container garden that would be sure to slow down cars and wowing the walkers...
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
363 Weed Killers Just Got More Confusing
Listening and following the advice in this episode is more important than ever if you use herbicides, especially when we repeatedly chant our mantra: "Read and Follow All Label Directions." America’...
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
362 Fall Plants for Winter and Spring Color
Today, we chat with Diane Blazek, executive director of All-America Selections and the National Garden Bureau, about the best plants to be adding to your garden this Autumn for long, cool season bloom...
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
363 Weed Killers Just Got More Confusing
Listening and following the advice in this episode is more important than ever if you use herbicides, especially when we repeatedly chant our mantra: "Read and Follow All Label Directions." America’...
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
364 10 Quick Tips for a Successful Garden
Ep. 364 10 Quick Tips for a Successful Garden • Julia Oldfield of Big Oak Nursery in Elk Grove, CA talks about creating a container garden that would be sure to slow down cars and wowing the walkers...
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
364 10 Quick Tips for a Successful Garden
Ep. 364 10 Quick Tips for a Successful Garden • Julia Oldfield of Big Oak Nursery in Elk Grove, CA talks about creating a container garden that would be sure to slow down cars and wowing the walkers...
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
362 Fall Plants for Winter and Spring Color
Today, we chat with Diane Blazek, executive director of All-America Selections and the National Garden Bureau, about the best plants to be adding to your garden this Autumn for long, cool season bloom...
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
363 Weed Killers Just Got More Confusing
Listening and following the advice in this episode is more important than ever if you use herbicides, especially when we repeatedly chant our mantra: "Read and Follow All Label Directions." America’...
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
368 Trees vs. Invasive Shot Hole Borers
Today, we venture into the critical realm of invasive pests, zeroing in on the invasive shot hole borer (ISHB), a formidable newcomer from southern Asia threatening California's trees. We navigate thr...

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