Jul 23, 2022
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.
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Jul 17, 2022
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...
Jul 9, 2022
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...
Jul 3, 2022
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...