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
Host Erin Hoover shares gardening mistakes and lessons she has learned in her garden, focusing on self-sowing plants, infrastructure improvements, and how plans that turn out unexpectedly might not always be a bad thing.
Guest Sally Bagshaw joins Erin Hoover to discuss strategies to help gardeners keep gardening and thrive in the garden as they age. They talk about how to make gardening more manageable and how gardening can help build community and create opportunities for mentorship of younger generations.
Learn water conservation strategies that focus on soil health and efficient watering techniques to help your gardens thrive in our changing climate, while saving water.
Unsure of where to start with growing dahlias? Guest Ed Adams joins Erin Hoover to discuss all things dahlias, from growing conditions they thrive in to how to deal with dahlia pests and diseases.
Join Dr. Joel Gardner to learn how WSU’s M.T. James Entomological Collection supports research and pollinator conservation, especially for sweat bees.
Learn how to design a sensory garden that engages all five senses, focusing on inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals and others with sensory sensitivities.
Got slugs? Explore the world of slugs and snails, their ecological roles, behaviors, and effective management strategies for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest.
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.
