Flower Power Garden Hour

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Flower Power Garden Hour 150: Cut Flowers, with Wyatt Emig Jul 23, 2022

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Who doesn't love flowers, and they are even better when you can pick and make a bouquet out of them. I talk with the Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden's horticulturalist, Wyatt Emig, about his process of growing flowers. He shares his must have seed trays, soil conditioning tips and favorite flowers to grow.

Wyatt can found at:

Website: gardenbythesea.org

Instagram: @wyatt.emig

Instagram: @mendocinocoastbotanicalgardens

Facebook: @MendocinoCoastBotanicalGardens

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Flower Power Garden Hour 149: Soils, with Robert Pavlis Jul 17, 2022

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Every great garden starts with healthy soil. But what exactly is "healthy" soil, how do you achieve this and what is soil really. Robert Pavlis, author of "Soil Science for Gardeners" and of "Garden Myths" fame joins me once again to talk everything soil. We discuss micronutrients versus macronutrients, can you add sand to clay soils, how to test your soil for texture and a lot more.

Robert can found at:

Websites:

Facebook: @gardenfundamentals

YouTube: Gardenfundamentals1

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Flower Power Garden Hour 148: Trees, with arborist John Lichter Jul 09, 2022

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We all know the importance of trees… oxygen, shade, habitat, food, beauty and more. And we all know they can live centuries beyond us. But they can also have difficulties growing in urban settings. I talk to consulting arborist, John Lichter, on what you can do to ensure that your trees are healthy and vibrant in your lifetime as well as for future generations. We discuss how to properly water both young and established trees, what to look out for in diseased trees and where you can find the best tree selection for your yard.

John can be found at:

Website: treeassociates.net

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July To Do List and Listener Tomato Q&A Jul 03, 2022

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July gardening is actually one of the less busy months in terms of number and volume of tasks. There is a lot of maintenance, but no major, backbreaking work.

We combine the July list on this episode with a deep dive into listener Q&A – with a focus on tomatoes. If you have questions or need advice on tomato growing, this is a must listen.

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Flower Power Garden Hour 146: Peace and Plenty Farm, with Melinda Price Jun 15, 2022

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Melinda Price waited years to fulfill her dream of being a farmer. And once she bought her historic farm in Northern California -- the work was only just beginning. Thinking outside the box, she and her partner Simon decided they would try their hand in saffron... the most expense herb on the market. Fast forward 5 years and Peace and Plenty Farm is a thriving organic oasis and so much more than just saffron.

Check out Peace and Plenty Farm at the sites below. Also, the farm has a GoFundMe page to help with the goal of restoring a historic barn which lies on the site. They would love to be able to restore it to a safe condition via an old fashioned barn raising. Check out the link below if you would like to help.

Barn Restoration GoFundMe: gofund.me/dabba524

Instagram: @peaceandplentyfarmer

Facebook: peaceplentyfarm

Website: http://peaceplentyfarm.com

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Flower Power Garden Hour 145: June To Do List Jun 11, 2022

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This episode is the garden To Do list for the month of June. Summer suddenly feels like it is in full swing, with a rapid to transition to HOT weather. Time to get your garden tasks done early in the morning.

Vegetables to plant:

Tomatoes
Eggplant
Peppers
Squash
Watermelon
Zucchini
Corn
Beans
Cucumbers
Melons
Okra
Pumpkins
Watermelon
Swiss Chard

Garden tasks:

Shade peppers
Pinch off basil flowers, dead head flowers
Compost
Mulch
Deep water trees
Remove stakes from trees and re-stake
Paint fruit trees
Thin fruit trees
Monitor for pests, use kaolin clay diatomaceous earth
Cage tomatoes, peppers
Control weeds so they don't go to seed
Be patient with fruit set….or hand pollinate

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Flower Power Garden Hour 144: California Natives, with Patricia Carpenter and Pat Dressendorfer Jun 04, 2022

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California is a big state with many different climates, so it can be a bit daunting when you hear "plant California natives". Yes, it's a great idea to plant natives for native pollinators, birds, insects etc… but how do you know you are doing it correct? Luckily, Patricia Carpenter and Pat Dressendorfer have all the answers. These two lifelong gardeners have just finished a 5 season-- yes, 5 season -- write up for Pacific Horticulture on all things California natives. They talk with me about which are their favorite sun and shade natives, how to water and other tips and tricks.

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Flower Power Garden Hour 143: Earthworm castings, with Luke Arthur of Simple Grow May 23, 2022

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Every gardener can tell when earthworms have "worked" their soil. The soil is more pliable and everything grows so much better. Why is this the case? Earthworm castings are full of nutrients and microbes which are beneficial for a healthy soil and garden. I talk with Luke Arthur -- founder and CEO of Simple Grow, an organic producer of earthworm castings -- about how beneficial earthworm castings are, what exactly is in them, why it is a safer way of fertilizing and how even your houseplants will benefit.

Luke and Simple Grow can be found at:

Website: simplegrow.com

Instagram: @simplegrowsoil

Facebook: @simplegrow

Youtube: Simple Grow – Worm Castings

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Flower Power Garden Hour 142: May To Do List May 12, 2022

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This episode is the garden To Do list for the month of May. It has been unseasonably cool, but nights are not getting TOO cold. Lot's of planting and garden prep this month.

Vegetables to plant:

Tomatoes
Eggplant
Peppers
Zucchini
Corn
Beans
Cucumbers
Melons
Okra
Pumpkins
Watermelon
Swiss Chard

Flowers to plant:

Zinnias
Cosmos
Sunflowers
Dahlias

Garden tasks:

Mulch
Stake tomatoes
Cut flowers off rhubarb
Divide/transplant cymbidiums
Thin stone fruit
Paint fruit tree trunks
Prune once flowering plants
Remove suckers from roses
Hose blast aphids
Diatomaceous earth
Fertilize citrus

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Flower Power Garden Hour 141: Don Shor, of Redwood Barn Nursery Apr 25, 2022

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Don Shor, owner of Redwood Barn Nursery and overall plant expert, is back again! This time we go through your favorite summer veggies and he gives his tips and tricks. When you should plant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants… his favorite go-to varieties… how you should work your soil and do you really need to prune your tomatoes?

Don can be found at:

Website: com
Instagram: redwoodbarnnursery & shor
Facebook: Redwood Barn Nursery

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