Research-Based Gardening Advice: What Does It Mean?
Dr. Bryce Battisti and Erin Hoover discuss what it means for gardening advice to be “research-based" and why it should matter to gardeners.
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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How to Clean Up Your Fall Garden to Support Overwintering Insects
Master Gardener and Xerces Society Ambassador Julie Banken joins us to chat about actions gardeners can take during fall garden cleanup to help overwintering insects thrive.
Garden Mistakes and Lessons Learned Over Time
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.
How to Keep Gardening Fun and Safe as We Age
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.
Gardening When Water is Scarce
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.
From Tubers to Blooms: A Practical Guide to Growing Dahlias
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.
Bees, Flies, and The Hidden World of Insect Collections
Join Dr. Joel Gardner to learn how WSU’s M.T. James Entomological Collection supports research and pollinator conservation, especially for sweat bees.
How to Make Gardens More Accessible In Every Sense
Learn how to design a sensory garden that engages all five senses, focusing on inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals and others with sensory sensitivities.
Mastering Slug Control: Strategies for Gardeners in the PNW
Got slugs? Explore the world of slugs and snails, their ecological roles, behaviors, and effective management strategies for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest.
Emerald Ash Borer: The Truth About A Hidden Threat to Washington’s Forests
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.