Dec 23, 2021
Have you ever wondered why during the holidays we bring mistletoe inside? What were some of the plants brought inside during Victorian times? In this episode, I talk to horticulturist Matt Mattus about the history of holiday plants and how to care for them. Matt has been gardening since the age of 9 on his family’s...
Dec 18, 2021
This is a listener Q&A episode. Questions cover topics including:
- Cactus – how to remove new growth
- Fuyu persimmons -- this year’s crop has seeds in the fruit, and in years past has not. Ideas why?
- Plumeria – should it stay outside or bring inside during the cold weather
- Poinsettias – they are not turning...
Dec 11, 2021
In this episode, I discuss December garden To-Do tasks. Winter is in full swing, and lots to do.
- Pest mitigation – aphids, cabbage looper, nematodes
- Plant bulbs
- Plant vegetables -- asparagus, bok choy, kale, loose leaf lettuce, mustard, radishes
- Move succulents out of potential rain
- Smother weeds
- Plant...