Cultivating Resilience in a Changing Climate
This is a list of Evergreen Thumb episodes related to Climate Change. The WSU Extension Master Gardener volunteer program teaches ways to create resilient landscapes adapted to our changing climate.
Warmer winters, hotter summers, flooding, and droughts affect plant growth and impact the many organisms that interact with plants (insects, pollinators, diseases, and microbes). Home gardeners have an important role to play in combating climate change. Choosing human-powered tools like push mowers, rakes, and hand clippers over gas-powered tools such as lawnmowers and leaf blowers can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Choosing resilient plants well adapted to your soil and climate and using research-based horticulture practices to manage soil will help keep your landscape resilient. Composting on-site closes the loop on waste, yields valuable nutrients, and helps to reduce methane emissions from landfills.
For additional information on how WSU Extension Master Gardeners are cultivating resilience in a changing climate, visit the WSU Extension Master Gardener program website.
Unwelcome Guests: What You Need to Know About Japanese Beetles in Washington State
Cassie Cichorz joins us from WSDA to chat Japanese Beetles and what gardeners can do slow the spread of these invasive pests.
2024 Advanced Education Conference Preview: Gardening in a Changing Climate
AEC Co-Chairs Cathi Lamoreaux and Debbie Benbow give us a preview of the 2024 WSU Extension Master Gardener Advanced Education Conference
Defensible Space: Practical Steps to Wild Fire Resilience
Mike Karvia, a retired Assistant Fire Chief of 30 years at The Pacific County Fire District No. 1 and Master Gardener of 10 years joins us to discuss how to create defensible space to help homeowners be more resilient against the threat of fire.
How to Prune to Prevent Crimes Against Nature with PlantAmnesty
Keith Dekker, a Clallam County Master Gardener and PlantAmnesty volunteer, joins us to discuss how to prune your plants to prevent crimes against nature.
From Vine To Table: What You Need to Know About Growing Great Grapes in Your Backyard with Gwen Hoheisel
Gwen Hoheisel, a WSU Perennial Fruit Crop and Sustainable Pest Management Extension Specialist joins us to talk about how to be successful when growing grapes in home gardens and beyond.
Unveiling the Secrets of Successful Rain Gardens – Episode 015
Valorie Savisky joins us to chat about what successful rain gardens are and how to build them in the PNW.
Unearthing the Secrets of Soil Carbon Sequestration with Doug Collins – Episode 014
Doug Collins joins us to talk about soil carbon sequestration and how gardeners can contribute to a greener future.
Dry to Dazzling: Beautiful Xeriscape Gardens with Elaine Jamerson
Elaine Jamerson, a Kittitas County WSU Extension Master Gardener, joins us to talk about the Xeriscape garden they installed last year.
Designing With Nature – An Introduction to Permaculture
Have you ever heard of permaculture?
In this episode, I offer an introduction to Permaculture, a sustainable and holistic approach to gardening.
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.
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.