Managing Winter Issues in Trees with Tim Kohlhauff – Episode 010
Tim Kohlhauff, certified arborist, joins me to talk about winter issues in trees and shrubs.
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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Pollinators In Winter with David James – Episode 009
Ever wonder what happens to pollinators in winter? Want to make sure they come back? Entomologist David James discusses overwintering garden pollinators.
Greening Your Space: Caring For House Plants with Ann Amato – Episode 008
Ann Amato shares her expert insights on house plants, providing practical tips on care and the benefits they bring to our indoor spaces.
Beneath the Blooms: Creepy Garden Critters with Todd Murray – Episode 007
Ever wonder if all the "creepy" garden critters like snakes, spiders, and beetles are garden allies or enemies? Find out in my conversation with entomologist Todd Murray.
Bringing the Outdoors In: Indoor Gardening Essentials – Episode 006
In this episode of The Evergreen Thumb, Jonica Burkett explains indoor gardening essentials. She discusses the hows and whys of growing indoors, briefly touching on methods like aquaponics and hydroponics, as well as the key concerns of managing soil, water, and pests.
Surviving Winter’s Wrath: Preparing Your Garden for Winter Weather – Episode 005
In this episode, Bonnie Orr, a Chelan/Douglas County WSU Extension Master Gardener, discusses various strategies for preparing gardens for winter weather. She emphasizes the importance of understanding your local environment, including factors like sunlight exposure, climate patterns (such as El Niño or La Niña), and the unique features of your yard, such as slopes, trees, and shade.
Cultivating Second Chances: Benton-Franklin MGs Empower Incarcerated Youth
In this episode, I have a conversation with Alice Allison, a WSU Extension Master Gardener in Benton-Franklin Counties, about their work with the local juvenile justice center.
The Benton-Franklin County WSU Extension Master Gardener Program won the David Gibby Search for Excellence Award in the youth category at the 2023 International Master Gardener Conference in Overland Park, Kansas for this project.
Rooted Resilience: How to Harvest and Store Crops for Winter – Episode 003
Do you like to store some of your garden harvest for the winter? Do you wish you had a root cellar to store it in? In this episode of “The Evergreen Thumb,” the focus is on how to harvest and store crops for winter without a root cellar.
Cultivating Expertise: Inside the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program – Episode 002
Have you ever wondered what a Master Gardener is? What exactly do Washington State University Master Gardener Program volunteers do? In this episode, we talk about how the program started, how Extension Master Gardeners serve their communities, and how much Extension Master Gardeners love their "job."
Rooted Beginnings – Meet Your Host – Episode 001
In Rooted Beginnings, host Erin Landon shares her background as well as a gardening calendar and WSU Extension Master Gardener events for September.