New to gardening? Wondering how to get started? This is the show for you! We talk best plants for beginners and how falling in love with a plant can kick off your garden journey.
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This week we talk about one of the feistiest little birds out there, the hummingbird!
This week we talk about one of the feistiest little birds out there, the hummingbird! Learn how you can help support hummingbirds – from plants to use in your garden to food you can easily make yourself. Our plant on trial this week is not only great for hummingbirds, but for our fellow gardeners in those hot USDA zones (looking at you, 8-10!).
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Indoor Tropical Plants
Whether you call them indoor plants or house plants, we’ve got the tips to keep them looking their best – although that may involve mayonnaise (seriously!). We also talk about a super cold tolerant native shrub that blooms all summer, gardening with your partner, and a California woodpecker who has been very, very busy.
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This show is buzzworthy. Talking bees and pollination!
It’s the bee show! Today, Rick and Stacey talk bees: honeybees, bumblebees, native bees, through the show and with special guest, beekeeper Don Snoeyink. Find out what bees eat through the season and what to plant to make your yard bee-friendly.
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The Great Gatsby
What in the world does “frim” mean, and what does it have to do with compost? Find out in this episode, as well as learning about our native oakleaf hydrangea, concerns about planting garlic, ground covers for sandy spots, and what IPM stands for and how it can help you manage insects and other pests without burning down your house.