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Get Growing. "Summer Care of Japanese Maple Trees" with Juliet and Chris, El Dorado Nursery. Aug 18, 2019

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Juliet Voigtlander and Chris Aycock of El Dorado Nursery and Gardens in Shingle Springs drop by to talk about caring for your Japanese Maple trees during our hot summer months. Also: grape growing advice. Garden Grappler

Farm labor issues spur automation advances. Battling weedy rice. Young farmer training. Aug 16, 2019

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If you run a farm or a ranch in California, what’s your biggest expense? The USDA knows, and they have the numbers in their latest California farm production expenditure release. Here’s a hint: although it costs the most, it’s hard to get. Yep, you figured it out…it’s farm labor. That shortage has encouraged some entrepreneurs to develop more automated farming equipment. We visit a recent exhibition of 21st century technology for the farm. The battle against weedy rice. What’s that? We’ll explain, as well as what the California rice industry is doing to thwart its spread. The average age of the California farmer is over 59 years old. Where are the young farmers going to come from? We talk about the opportunities, and hurdles, to attract the next generation of farmers. All that, crop reports, extended weather and more….on this week’s KSTE Farm Hour.

Get Growing ."The Bugs of Summer" with Don Shor, Redwood Barn Nursery. Aug 11, 2019

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Don Shor of Redwood Barn Nursery in Davis tells us about what's bugging you this summer in your garden. In particular, it's the brown marmorated stink bug and the leaf-footed bug. Also, we offer up some tomato troubleshooting tips. Warren Roberts talks about the showy August plants at the UC Davis Arboretum Garden Grappler.

Get Growing. The Plant Lady, Marlene Simon - "Winterizing Peppers", "Succulents" Aug 04, 2019

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The Plant Lady, Marlene Simon talks about and winterizing pepper plants for a bigger harvest next year. A visit to Harvest Day at he Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. Garden Grappler.

Get Growing. Master Gardeners Judy McClure, Gail Pothour. "Harvest Day" Jul 28, 2019

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Sacramento County Master Gardeners, Judy McClure and Gail Pothour give us a preview of Harvest Day at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center on Saturday, Aug 3rd. It's Sacramento's best garden event! Dr. Norman Gary, author "The Honeybee Hobbyist". Garden Grappler.

Get Growing. Master Gardener Pam Bone. "Getting back to Your Roots" Jul 21, 2019

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Sacramento County's original Master Gardener, Pam Bone, talks about the importance of nurturing the roots of your plants. Plus, tips on planting trees and shrubs. UC Farm Advisor Rachel Long talks about the importance of the mud dauber wasp. Garden Grappler.

Get Growing. Entomologist/Master Rosarian Baldo Villegas. "Roses and Bugs". Jul 14, 2019

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Retired state entomologist and current Master Rosarian Baldo Villegas offers tips for summer rose care as well as winning the warm weather bug battle in the garden. Warren Roberts talks about July's top performing plants at the UC Davis Arboretum. Garden Grappler.

Get Growing: Unusual Tropical Fruits for your Garden Jul 07, 2019

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Quentyn Young, Master Gardener and manager of Fair Oaks Blvd Nursery, drops by with unusual fruits and vegetables that you can grow here. Controlling the Puncturevine weed. Garden Grappler

Get Growing, Organic gardening tips from Steve Zion. Jun 30, 2019

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Living Resources Co. President Steve Zion claims he is retiring. I don't buy it. However, he says he's coming on the show one last time to offer up organic gardening advice, as he as done for the last 27 years. I'm pretty sure this retirement talk is just a scam to get me to buy him beer. Garden Grappler.

Get Growing: Growing celtuce. Blueberry tips. Dutchman’s pipe Jun 23, 2019

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Growing celtuce, with garden author Matt Mattus. Dutchman’s pipe vine to attract swallowtail butterflies. Growing blueberries. Squash Varieties. Garden Grappler

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