Flower Power Garden Hour

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Flower Power Garden Hour 100: Common spring garden pests and diseases May 16, 2021

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Spring is a time of growth in the garden ... but that can also mean proliferation of pests and diseases. In this mini-episode, I address a few of the most common problems and how to counteract them... peach leaf curl, powdery mildew, aphids and more.

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Flower Power Garden Hour 99: May To Do List May 06, 2021

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Spring is in full swing. In Zone 9 all summer veggies can be planted, perennials should go in the ground before the heat comes and summer bulbs should be planted. I discuss these as well as all other May garden to-do tasks

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Flower Power Garden Hour 98: World Carnivorous Plant Day (May 5th), with Kenny Coogan and Carson Drexler May 02, 2021

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May 5th is World Carnivorous Plant Day! I'm joined by carnivorous plant experts Kenny Coogan and Carson Drexler to discuss the online events people can take part in, including talks led by carnivorous plant experts from around the world. And of course -- Carson and Kenny discuss all the tips for growing carnivorous plants. Check out the links below, including ones to Carson's online Sarracenia nursery and Kenny's upcoming book.

Carson Trexler:

Kenny Coogan:

Facebook: Critter Companions
Website: Kennycoogan.com

World Carnivorous Plant Day:

Website: International Carnivorous Plant Society
Merchandise: World Carnivorous Plant Day merch
Facebook: International Carnivorous Plant Society
Instagram: International Carnivorous Plant Society

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Flower Power Garden Hour 97: Permaculture, with Greg Peterson of The Urban Farm Apr 22, 2021

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Permaculture. It is a word that most gardeners have heard but what is it really? I talk to Greg Peterson, host of the very popular Urban Farm Podcast, who has been practicing permaculture for over 30 years. Whether you are growing vegetables or ornamentals, permaculture is a philosophy of gardening that encompasses the entire system of nature around you. Greg details the steps to implement permaculture best practices in your garden to create a much more balanced and healthier garden (ie less work for you!). Greg can be found at:

Website: urbanfarm.org
Instagram: urbanfarmu
Facebook: TheUrbanFarm
Twitter: TheUrbanFarm

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Flower Power Garden Hour 96: April To Do List Apr 11, 2021

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Spring is in full swing and there is a lot to do in the garden. I'll address which veggies you can plant now and which ones you should hold off on for a bit longer. I'll also discuss peach leaf curl, weeds, perennial planting and discuss my annoyance with finding a perfect weed eater.

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Flower Power Garden Hour 95: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Apr 03, 2021

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Located along the bluffs of Mendocino is a botanical gem…the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. I speak to horticulturalists Jim and Jaime about a few of the stand-out plants the garden is known for -- Rhododendrons and Camellias. Jaime discusses the history of the gardens and the overall growing techniques of the plants. Former Rhododendron nursery owner Jim shares his years of growing expertise propagating and growing Rhododendrons.

The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens can be found on social media at:

Instagram: @mendocinocoastbotanicalgardens

Facebook: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Website: gardenbythesea.org

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Flower Power Garden Hour 94: Jan Johnsen – Landscape Designer & Author Mar 24, 2021

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Award winning landscape designer Jan Johnsen has been creating magical landscapes for years. She has taken her vast knowledge/eye for design and has written an educational book entitled 'Floratopia'. I talk to Jan about which flowers are fail-proof in containers, how to use texture/color and her years of designing all around the world. Check out her new book as well as others she has written -- 'Floratopia', 'Gardentopia', 'The Spirit of Stone', and 'Heaven is a Garden'. She can be found on social media at the following places:

Website: Johnsenlandscapes.com

Instagram: @johnsendesign

Facebook: serenityinthegardenblog

Facebook: heavenisagarden

Jan's newest book, 'Floratopia', can be found here.

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Flower Power Garden Hour 93: March To Do List Mar 07, 2021

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Spring has sprung…well at least in zone 9 of California. Here is my garden list of tasks to be done or continued in March -- including planting potatoes, summer blooming bulbs and sunflower seeds (along with other annuals). I discus which veggies can be planted and which ones to hold off for a bit. Additionally some pruning tips are provided…which plants must be pruned this time of year and a discussion if it's ok to still prune your blooming stone fruits.

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Flower Power Garden Hour 92: Byron Martin of Logee's Feb 28, 2021

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Houseplants are very "in" right now and Logee's knows houseplants. They have been around since the first houseplant craze of the Victorian Era! But in addition to houseplants, they have a marvelous diverse selection of all sorts of plants…edibles, ornamentals and unique varieties of all kinds. I talk to third generation owner Byron Martin about the history of Logee's and of course all the plants they propagate and sell.

Byron and Logee's can be found at:

Instagram: @logeesplants

Website: logees.com

Facebook: logeestropicalplants

Twitter: @logees

YouTube: logeesplants

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Flower Power Garden Hour 91: Mandarins, with Kelly Krause Feb 17, 2021

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For over 125 years, Placer County in California has been producing delicious mandarins that are shipped all over the country. Nine years ago, Kelly Krause got a crash course in growing these tasty fruits when her family bought an established orchard. I sit down and talk with Kelly all about growing Mandarins including when and how to prune, pests and diseases and how they have to harvest to prevent bruising.

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