Episodios

  • 158: Orange You Interesting

    158: Orange You Interesting
    May 22 2025
    Fall isn't the only season for orange plants. We have grasses, shrubs, trees and flowering perennials to chat about today - all of which have an orange element (and it's not just the color friends). Like those with orange personalities (it's a thing), these plants are charming. If you like to take gardening risks, at least one will provide a challenge and if you want pollinators to be drawn to your yard - have a listen and find out which of these orange plants will bring them in.
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    22 m
  • 157: Benefits of Planting Natives

    157: Benefits of Planting Natives
    May 15 2025
    If we plant native plants in our gardens, we can bring back bugs. Why do we want you to bring back bugs? Because without bugs, we haven't got pollinators. Without pollinators, there is no food. Think about it as putting something back that was taken away ... let’s be honest, development of properties takes away the natural habitat of bugs and birds and animals so planting natives gives back a little of what was taken away. Most fun fact of all - once established - they are the lowest maintenance plants in your garden. they're from here - they can thrive without your help.
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    19 m
  • 156: Mother's Day Delights

    156: Mother's Day Delights
    May 8 2025
    Mother's Day is the biggest weekend of the year at garden centers and Valley is no exception. Our selection is at its absolute peak with something special for every mom. In this episode, we chat about the origin of the holiday and the flowers that best represent gratitude for moms. And hosts Erin and Justin vehemently disagree about one.
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    19 m
  • 155: Houseplant Hack Myths Debunked

    155: Houseplant Hack Myths Debunked
    May 2 2025
    The internet is loaded with DIY hacks for your houseplants that seem too simple or bizarre to be true. As your trusted plant people, we look at a few of the claims that have popped into our social media feeds to see if they are actually true or false.
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    21 m
  • 154: Grow Food

    154: Grow Food
    Apr 24 2025
    It doesn't have to be elaborate nor exclusive. It doesn't have to be a lot. It certainly doesn't have to be hard. Growing food does take effort but the fruits (or vegetables or seasoning) of your efforts are always worth it. Whether you have a lot of space or just a couple of containers or even just a small spot on a windowsill, there is something here that you can plant to produce food. We support you. Even if it's kale.
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    20 m
  • 153: Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance

    153: Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance
    Apr 17 2025
    You're going to love the garden even more if you take a little time to create a plan.
    Figure out what you want in regards to color, shape, size, blooms ... figure out if you have sun or shade ... figure out if you need to block your neighbor from view ... figure out how much time you want to spend doing the work to maintain the plants ... think of what will bring you the most joy. And if you can't think of what you need to think about - have a listen, we tell you.
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    22 m
  • 152: Fuchsias! (AGAIN)

    152: Fuchsias! (AGAIN)
    Apr 10 2025
    We are in the midst of our annual Fuchsia Planting Event. You supply the basket and purchase the plants, we provide the soil and labor of planting them up. This episode is a mash-up of our original podcast (way back in 2022!) about fuchsias and new information - so have a listen to see how we've evolved and find out more about this year's event.
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    10 m
  • 151: What Grows Under Conifers

    151: What Grows Under Conifers
    Apr 3 2025
    There is no need for the only thing under your conifers to be pine needles. The understory is a perfect place to add texture and color to your landscape. Naturally occurring acidic soil and dappled shade are prime conditions for a variety of plants including evergreen and deciduous options from mid-height to ground level. Your pals in gardening Erin and Justin list some of the options in this episode.
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    14 m
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