How to Think Like a Vegetable Gardener
Host Erin Hoover discusses strategies for vegetable gardening, such as soil temp, proper location, microclimates, frost dates, and choosing the right crops.
A Podcast for Home Gardeners
Brought to you by the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program
and the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State
A Podcast for Home Gardeners
Brought to you by the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program
and the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State
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Free Public Gardens of Washington: Bellevue Botanical Garden
James Gagliardi shares Bellevue Botanical Garden's history, community involvement, and its role as a vital green space in an urban environment.
Vegetable Crop Rotation Secrets to Save Time and Soil
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.
Northwest Native Plant Guilds: How to Design Low-Maintenance Gardens
Host Erin Hoover explores native plant guilds that feature plants native to the various Washington state climate zones.
Rediscovering Lost Apples of the Pacific Northwest
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.
Soil Structure Secrets: Grow Thriving, Vibrant Gardens
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
Gardening for Clean Water: How Everyday Choices Impact Water Quality
In part nine of our Program Priority Series we cover the topic of clean water. Integrated Pest Management Specialist Laurel Moulton joins host Erin Hoover to talk about how using IPM practices can contribute to cleaner water by preventing water pollution.
How Climate Shifts Are Changing Our Pest Problems
Guest Todd Murray joins Erin Hoover to talk about how climate change is affecting plants through shifting weather patterns, making them more vulnerable to both native and non-native pests, and how gardeners can adapt to these changes.
Soil Health Secrets: How to Build Resilient Garden Soil
In this episode of The Evergreen Thumb, host Erin Hoover explores the principles of soil health and how gardeners can apply them to create resilient, productive soil.
Soil Health Made Simple: A Practical Guide
In part eight of our Program Priority Series, we cover the topic of soil health. Small Farms and Master Gardener Program Coordinator Tessa Halloran joins host Erin Hoover to talk about why it is important to keep our soil healthy.