Inside the New WSU Green School with Jennifer Marquis
WSU Extension Master Gardener State Program Leader Jennifer Marquis joins host Erin Hoover to introduce the WSU Green School.
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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Sneak Peek: WSU Master Gardener Advanced Education Conference 2025
Excited for AEC 2025? Join us as Educational Outreach Program Lead Jackie Trimble and Conference Director Cathi Lamoreux sit down with our host, Erin Hoover, to share a sneak peek of the amazing speakers and topics we have in store. Don't miss it!
Local Food, Big Impact: Your Garden Makes a Difference
In part four of our Program Priority Series we discuss local food. Evergreen Thumb Host Erin Hoover shares how much of a difference it makes to the health of an individual as well as to the health of our environment when our food is produced locally.
How to Manage Your Backyard Forest: Best Practices for Small Landowners
Sarah Stewart of WSU Forestry and The Women Owning Woodlands program joins us to talk about how to care for and manage your backyard forest.
Better Together: How Plant Diversity Supports Garden Health
In part three of our Program Priority Series Host Erin Hoover goes over the concept of Plant Biodiversity and how plant diversity supports the health of gardens by keeping pests & diseases from being strong enough to cause serious harm to any given plant.
Wildlife Pests vs. Gardeners: How to Find the Balance
OSU Extension’s Wildlife Specialist Dr. Dana Sanchez joins host Erin Hoover to discuss strategies for managing vertebrate pests, or wildlife, in your garden or natural spaces.
Nearby Nature: How Plants Benefit Mind and Body
In part two of our Program Priority Series we cover the topic of nearby nature. Eldergrow educator and 2023 Washington State WSU Extension Master Gardener of the Year Cathi Lamoreux joins us to chat about how nearby nature improves our health by making us more resilient physically & mentally.
Web Builders and Pest Busters: Spiders in the Garden
Need convincing that spiders belong in your garden? Expert guest Rod Crawford joins host Erin Hoover to explain how different spider species help you control different garden pests.
How to Garden in a Changing Climate: Tips For Resilient Landscapes
In part one of our Program Priority Series we are going to talk about climate change. Master Gardener and Climate Actions Teams founder Mike Peronto joins us to share tips on how to create resilient landscapes in our changing climate.
The Best Edible Perennials For the Pacific Northwest
Love low-effort gardens that grow delicious produce? Tune in to hear local PNW author and garden educator Lisa Taylor discuss the best edible perennials to grow in the Pacific Northwest.