Brought to you by the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program
and the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State
Brought to you by the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program
and the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State
Heard about the invasive Emerald Ash Borer? Extension Forestry Specialist Patrick Shults joins Erin Hoover to talk about signs of infestation and what communities can do to prepare and respond to their spread.
Host Erin Hoover shares gardening tips that will help make your garden easier to maintain and more resilient in 2026.
Colleen Adams-Schuppe shares the history of the Yakima Area Arboretum, discusses curating a living landscape in a desert climate, and highlights its unique origin story as a community-driven initiative.
Anne Bulger, discusses the significance of native bees in gardening and pollination. She shares her journey into the world of native bees, emphasizing their efficiency as pollinators compared to honey bees.
Host Erin Hoover discusses strategies for vegetable gardening, such as soil temp, proper location, microclimates, frost dates, and choosing the right crops.
James Gagliardi shares Bellevue Botanical Garden's history, community involvement, and its role as a vital green space in an urban environment.
Curious about crop rotation? Host Erin Hoover discusses why crop rotation is important and shares two systems to help you get started in your vegetable garden.
Host Erin Hoover explores native plant guilds that feature plants native to the various Washington state climate zones.
In this episode of The Evergreen Thumb, Dave Benscoter joins host Erin Hoover to discuss the Lost Apple Project, a 20+ year project to rediscover, identify, and preserve forgotten apple varieties in the PNW using historical research and DNA analysis.
Have questions about soil structure? Soil Health and Sustainable Soil Management expert Deirdre Griffin-Lahue joins Erin Hoover to talk about why soil structure matters and to share practical tips on how we can improve our soil structure
