Green Acres Garden Podcast (Green Acres Nursery & Supply)
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| 04 Feb 2022 | Kevin's Crash Course on Seed Planting | 00:24:45 | |
Welcome back! This week Kevin gives his tips for planting seeds successfully, including soil prep, planting depth, and timing. It's fun. It's easy. And, starting vegetables from seed is a way to get a jump start on the season with your favorites...but don't forget to include something new in your culinary garden this year. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 11 Feb 2022 | It's Grow Time! Summer-Blooming Bulbs | 00:28:00 | |
Welcome back! Listen as Kevin talks with our guru Greg about planting summer-blooming bulbs because it's time to plant them. Reap the rewards of planting bulbs now by enjoying the blooms that emerge in summer. Not to mention, the vast variety of bulbs available now allow you to expand your plant palette with unique plants that you may not find in summer. Get planting tips for success and learn about three local favorite varieties. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 18 Feb 2022 | Simple Spring Garden Planning and Prep | 00:28:35 | |
Spring is in the air. Is your garden ready? Get your note pad...Kevin shares his list of small things you can do now to set yourself up for a successful spring and summer. From planning and preparing vegetable beds, to timely fruit tree maintenance, transitional lawn care, and tool care, he's covering it all. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 25 Feb 2022 | Behind The Scenes at Our Vegetable Growing Greenhouses | 00:29:07 | |
Welcome! Are you anxious to get your vegetable garden started? Join Kevin and Austin as they take a trip to the growing greenhouses at Green Acres Nursery & Supply at Eisley’s. They'll share a behind-the-scenes look at what's to come for warm-season vegetables and herbs. Find out about new varieties along with tried-and-true growing tips from this legendary growing facility. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 04 Mar 2022 | Secrets to Small-Space Gardening | 00:25:24 | |
Welcome back garden friends. Do you want to start a garden, but you're tight on space? This week Kevin and Austin talk about making a big impact when gardening in small spaces. Learn how to utilize the area you have by getting creative, planting in containers, growing vertical, and choosing the right plants. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 11 Mar 2022 | Encourage The Good Bugs. Outsmart The Bad Bugs. | 00:27:26 | |
Welcome back gardeners. Have you spotted bugs in the garden and wondered if they are good or bad for your plants? Kevin talks with Julie from Our Water Our World about identifying good bugs and outsmarting the bad bugs. She'll describe some of the damage done by bad bugs, and how plant choices, placement, timing, and control methods make a big difference in creating the balance needed for a healthy environment for the right bugs. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 18 Mar 2022 | How to Grow Tasty Tomatoes | 00:29:32 | |
Welcome back garden friends. Tomatoes take the stage this week when Kevin talks with Anthony from our Rocklin location about where and when to plant the flavorful fruit. Get the dirt on their recommendations for soil amendments, feeding, staking, watering, and more. Wondering what varieties to plant this season? Grab your note pad. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 25 Mar 2022 | Soils: The First Step to Your Gardening Success | 00:24:43 | |
Welcome back green thumbs! A healthy plant starts with healthy soil. Kevin talks with Jim from E.B. Stone™ Organics to take the mystery out of selecting the right soil. Did you know you can build your soil health over time with the right amendments? And by doing so, you set your plants up for success. Learn about important soil ingredients and get tips on what amendments are best for different situations. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 01 Apr 2022 | Veggie Gardening Stop & Chat | 00:29:09 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin visit the Green Acres in Sacramento to talk to you and all of the great people preparing their home gardens. Learn what others are planting this season and get tips from the local community on how to be successful this season. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 08 Apr 2022 | Urban Gardening at BUG | 00:27:59 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week the team visits Todd McPherson at the Luther Burbank Urban Garden (BUG) in Sacramento. Todd and his team of students and interns share their tips from the garden and why teaching agriculture to young people is so important. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 15 Apr 2022 | Stunning Spring Color | 00:29:11 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin sit down in the studio to explore the beautiful rainbow of options you can plant in your garden to add color. Learn about vibrant varieties of full sun perennials, shade loving perennials, annuals, and more to add stunning spring color. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 22 Apr 2022 | Rose Gardening Tips From A Master Rosarian | 00:26:40 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week the team visits the stunning backyard rose garden of Linda Knowles. Learn from a pro how to grow amazing roses with simple tips. Check out the beauty for yourself by watching the Rose Garden Tour on YouTube. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 29 Apr 2022 | Create A Tropical Garden Oasis | 00:28:41 | |
We’re talkin’ tropicals this week. Kevin shares his extensive plant list for creating a tropical oasis to get vacation vibes at home. And yes, there are some waterwise options too! Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 06 May 2022 | Summer Combos with Annuals and Perennials | 00:25:04 | |
Welcome garden friends! This week Kevin and Austin discuss the wide array of beautiful annuals and perennials you can plant in your garden to add color and interest. Learn about these staples for any garden that are drought tolerant, easy to grow, and ready to go in right now. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 13 May 2022 | Hardworking Shrubs | 00:26:02 | |
Welcome back green thumbs. Looking for shrubs that maintain their composure no matter what Mother Nature brings? Kevin talks with Garden Guru, Greg, about their top choices for shrubs you can depend on. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 20 May 2022 | How To Create A Sensational Sensory Garden | 00:29:01 | |
Welcome back! Kevin talks with Guru, Marsha, from Green Acres about creating a garden that is a symphony for the senses. Aside from the beautiful garden we all strive for, immerse yourself in your garden to experience the senses through sound, smell, and taste. From the crunching sound of gravel underfoot, to the scent of fresh blooms, to the taste of fresh berries, time spent in the garden can be a sensory delight. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 27 May 2022 | The Secrets To Growing Happy Hydrangeas | 00:29:30 | |
Hey garden friends! This week Kevin meets with Kiki to learn everything there is to know about Hydrangeas. Discover the many stunning varieties and how to best care for Hydrangeas including tips for placement, watering, pruning, and even how to change the color of your Hydrangea's flowers. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 03 Jun 2022 | Poolside Planting Recommendations | 00:28:30 | |
Hey green thumbs! With the heat upon us, Kevin and Austin jump into the depths of gardening around a backyard pool. Learn what plants Kevin recommends based on specific considerations to minimize leaf litter, invasive roots, bee stings, and more. You may be surprised by how many options are available. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 10 Jun 2022 | Defensible Spaces | 00:28:05 | |
This week the team meets with Kevin Marini to discuss how to slow the spread of fire on your property with easy-to-implement, defensive measures. Stay up to date on best practices approved by Cal Fire by using this resource on Defensible Space. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 17 Jun 2022 | Planting For Pollinators | 00:25:23 | |
Welcome green thumbs! This week the team celebrates National Pollinator Week by discussing the magic of pollination. Kevin offers his favorite plant recommendations to attract pollinators, and other beneficials, all year round. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 24 Jun 2022 | Protecting Plants From The Heat | 00:27:02 | |
Hey blossom buddies. This week the team is here to help you beat the heat. Kevin sits down with Julie to discuss best practices for protecting your plants in high temperatures. Learn how to effectively water, creatively shade your gardens, protect tree trunks, and use Wilt Stop. We all like to spray cool water on our plants on a hot summer evening, but is it the right thing to do? Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 01 Jul 2022 | Summer Harvesting | 00:28:23 | |
Welcome back. It’s the most wonderful time of the year—harvest time. Kevin and Austin take us through harvesting the school garden filled with beans, cucumbers, eggplants, tomatoes, peppers, herbs and more. Listen and watch on YouTube as Kevin shares when and how to harvest specific vegetables. Learn Kevin’s tips for a bumper crop with plant placement, feeding, and watering. Should you use pruners for harvesting? Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 08 Jul 2022 | Demystifying Waterwise Landscaping | 00:25:41 | |
Welcome back green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Greg to talk about the landscaping approach that is taking over the west coast. Learn how you can implement water-wise practices into your landscape to maximize efficiency and grow beautiful plants. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 15 Jul 2022 | Extraordinary Houseplants | 00:24:58 | |
Hey garden friends! This week the team celebrates one year of podcasting by visiting the Extraordinary Houseplant Event at Green Acres. Learn about some unique varieties and how to care for your indoor plants at home. The next Extraordinary Houseplant Event will be at the Green Acres Nursery & Supply in Elk Grove on August 13, 2022. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 22 Jul 2022 | How To Make Compost | 00:29:13 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week the team meets with decomposition expert Kevin Marini to learn how you can make a positive impact on the planet and your backyard with composting. Learn about the many easy ways to start composting today and find out which method will work best for you. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 29 Jul 2022 | How Soil And Fertilizer Is Made | 00:24:54 | |
Welcome back garden friends! This week the team visits the E.B. Stone™ Organics headquarters in Suisun, California. Soil expert Jim gives a tour of their eco-friendly production facility where they have perfected formulating soils, amendments and fertilizers. Learn about the variety of ingredients that go into their products and how organics can help you achieve garden success. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 05 Aug 2022 | Questions and Answers Round 3 | 00:29:08 | |
Hey green thumbs! Sit back and relax as Kevin and Austin answer all of your garden questions submitted through the Green Acres Nursery & Supply Facebook page (@idiggreenacres). Follow the Green Acres Garden Podcast group on Facebook for the opportunity to have your questions answered on future episodes, share your ideas for topics, and more. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 12 Aug 2022 | Harvest Day - Conversations With Garden Legends | 00:25:54 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week the team visits Harvest Day hosted by the UC Master Gardeners of Sacramento at Fair Oaks Park. This annual celebration was a bustling event full of garden legends who are happy to share their knowledge and help you achieve gardening success. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 19 Aug 2022 | Gardening with Cactus and Succulents | 00:28:15 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin visits the stunning backyard garden of Dave Roberts in Sacramento. Dave's garden is inspired by desert terrains and features many beautiful cacti and succulents. Learn about the many varieties of succulents, how to utilize a small space, and how to care for these unique plants. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 26 Aug 2022 | Exotic Tomatoes at Wild Boar Farms | 00:26:48 | |
Welcome garden friends! This week Kevin meets with Brad Gates from Wild Boar Farms to learn about the amazing tomatoes he's been developing for decades. Brad shares his tips for growing great fruit, how to save seeds, and which new and exciting varieties are currently available. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 02 Sep 2022 | Simplifying Integrated Pest Management | 00:29:43 | |
Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin welcomes Steve Zien to share his knowledge on pest management and soil biology. Steve is able to breakdown IPM and make it easy to get started. Learn how everything in the garden is connected and how simple preventative measures can create flourishing ecosystems in your home garden. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 09 Sep 2022 | Design Your Own Waterwise Landscape | 00:28:45 | |
Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with local design legend, Roberta Walker, to explore her lush and ever-changing landscapes. Learn how forming pathways, installing drip irrigation, going vertical, and selecting the right plants can turn any space into a waterwise garden full of interest year-round. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 16 Sep 2022 | Garden Solutions | 00:25:53 | |
Welcome back. Kevin talks with Green Acres' very own Garden Guru, Colton, about solutions to common garden challenges. He walks us through answers to the most popular questions he gets this time of year. You may get answers to questions you didn't know you had. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 23 Sep 2022 | Building an Urban Forest | 00:30:05 | |
Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Urban Forester and certified Arborist Anne Fenkner to talk about trees. Learn how Sacramento became the City of Trees, why planting trees is important, and how you can get involved in creating a more equitable urban forest for us all. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 30 Sep 2022 | Fall Is For Planting | 00:27:48 | |
Hey green thumbs. This week Kevin meets with Greg Gayton to discuss the exciting gardening season ahead. It's time to transition into our fall and winter gardens and even think ahead for next year. Greg shares his tips for a successful fall garden, what plants are best to start now, and why this is a prime time of year. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 07 Oct 2022 | What To Plant In Your Fall Veggie Garden | 00:25:01 | |
Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin discuss their plans for amazing fall veggie gardens. Learn about all the healthy and delicious vegetables you can enjoy throughout the fall and Winter season by simply sowing seeds now. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 14 Oct 2022 | Ultimate Guide To Lawn Care | 00:28:53 | |
Hello green thumbs! This week Kevin sits down with friend of the show Julie Barbour to explore creating beautiful and lush lawns. With a few simple steps you can help your grass bounce back from the heat of summer and actually become more resilient and healthier. Follow the informational links mentioned by Julie to learn more. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 21 Oct 2022 | Competition at the Rose Show | 00:31:16 | |
Hello garden friends! This week the team travels to the Green Acres Nursery & Supply in Folsom for the Sierra Foothills Rose Society's annual rose show. Kevin talks to competitors and judges to discover what makes a winning rose. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 28 Oct 2022 | Fall Is For Planting TREES | 00:24:06 | |
Hey green thumbs. This week, Kevin and Austin get motivated to plant trees. Kevin shares his easy guide to planting a tree and recommends some of his favorite varieties. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 04 Nov 2022 | Fall Is For Planting BULBS | 00:24:12 | |
Welcome garden friends. This week, Kevin and Austin discuss the magical and surprising world of bulbs. Learn about the many varieties of these special plants, and how to plant them now to give you a dazzling reward in your spring garden. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 11 Nov 2022 | Hacks for Small Space Vegetable Gardening | 00:28:56 | |
Welcome green thumbs! Want to grow vegetables but not convinced you have enough space? This week Kevin meets Dave Faoro to learn about gardening smart with smart pots. Dave shares how you can grow food anywhere by dividing your garden into small easily manageable containers that gardeners of any level can be successful at. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 18 Nov 2022 | Getting Nerdy With Plants | 00:26:59 | |
Hey garden friends! This week Kevin takes us on a journey through time to discover the origins of early plant life and how simple plants evolved into the complex organisms we see today. Learn about plant history, plant morphology and how to care for modern plants with a little knowledge of chemistry. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 25 Nov 2022 | Winter Garden Checklist | 00:24:34 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin guides you through his winter garden checklist. This is the time to protect sensitive plants, prune fruit trees, adjust care for houseplants, and it's not too late to get some plants in your garden. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 02 Dec 2022 | Mountain Mandarin Festival | 00:24:47 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin explores the annual Mountain Mandarin Festival in Auburn CA on a mission to find out why this Northern California citrus is so popular. Learn from growers, scientists, and festival goers why Mandarins are not only healthy and delicious, but easy to grow. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 09 Dec 2022 | Fruit Sleeves | 00:28:30 | |
Hello garden friends. This week Kevin and Austin explore all the amazing plants available now in fruit sleeves. Learn how planting a fruit sleeve gives you a head start to growing a great producer. Kevin gives his recommendations for varieties of berry, pomegranate and fig. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 16 Dec 2022 | Garden Meditations with Donna Apidone | 00:30:32 | |
Welcome back green thumbs! This week the show welcomes a special guest, Donna Apidone. Donna is a familiar voice in Sacramento having been the voice of Morning Edition on CAP Radio for 24 years. Today she shares what she has learned in the garden and how anyone can benefit from growing. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 23 Dec 2022 | Need For Seed | 00:29:21 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week, Kevin and Austin get inspired for the upcoming season of growing by taking a trip to the seed racks at Green Acres Nursery & Supply. Kevin makes his seed recommendations and breaks down the different methods of growing by seed and how to follow a planting calendar. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 30 Dec 2022 | Questions and Answers | 00:30:17 | |
Happy New Year! This week Kevin and Austin celebrate the last episode of the year by answering your questions submitted through the Green Acres Nursery & Supply Facebook page (@idiggreenacres). Follow the Green Acres Garden Podcast group on Facebook for the opportunity to have your questions answered on future episodes, share your ideas for topics, and more. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 06 Jan 2023 | Bareroot Fruit Trees | 00:25:26 | |
Happy New Year garden friends! This week, Kevin and Austin travel to the store to check out the new stock of bareroot fruit trees now available. Learn about all of the special varieties, how to plant bareroots, and how to prune them for amazing harvests. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 13 Jan 2023 | Orchids | 00:28:40 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Dave Veach to dive into everything you need to know about orchids. With their unique flowers, photosynthetic roots, and thousands of varieties, orchids are said to be difficult, but that's just not the case. Learn about the many varieties of this stunning plant, how to care for them, and why it’s a lot easier to get them to bloom than you might think. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 20 Jan 2023 | Winter Care For Roses | 00:30:04 | |
Hey garden friends! This week Kevin meets up with the Sierra Foothills Rose Society at their Winter care workshop. These rose pros share their best methods for pruning, and a few safety tips while working with these prickly plants. With some goatskin gloves, and Baldo's bottom-to-top technique, you'll be pruning like a master rosarian in no time. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 27 Jan 2023 | The Easy Guide To Pruning | 00:22:56 | |
Hello green thumbs! This week the team meets up with Kevin Marini to learn the easy guide to pruning fruit trees. Learn how to identify common growth issues and how to cut them out with the three main types of pruning cuts. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 03 Feb 2023 | Busting Garden Myths | 00:30:05 | |
Welcome green thumbs! This week, Kevin and Julie explore popular garden myths to sort out fact from fiction. Learn what practices are backed up by scientific research so you can maximize your efforts, budget and harvests. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 10 Feb 2023 | Edible Winter Roots and Bareroots To Plant Now | 00:28:36 | |
Hello green thumbs! This week Kevin visits Green Acres to find bareroots you can plant now to eat in spring. Learn everything you need to know about growing delicious asparagus, rhubarb, potatoes and strawberries from bareroot. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 17 Feb 2023 | Designing with Summer Bulbs | 00:28:22 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with landscape designer Roberta Walker to learn about the dazzling world of summer-blooming bulbs. Find out where to plant them, which ones to try and how Roberta uses bulbs to bring interest throughout the garden. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 24 Feb 2023 | Spring Prep Checklist | 00:24:06 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin go over the spring garden checklist of to-do tasks you can do right now to prepare for the upcoming season of growing in the garden. Let's get out there and have some fun. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 03 Mar 2023 | CRFG Scion Exchange | 00:29:57 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week the podcast team visits the California Rare Fruit Grower's Scion Exchange. Find out more about tree care, grafting, and future exchanges with this amazing community at crfg.org. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 10 Mar 2023 | Camellias | 00:28:39 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week the team sits down with Producer Greg Gayton to discuss camellias and his recent visit with the Camellia Society of Sacramento. Learn why these stunning flowers are a local favorite and how you can bring them into your garden. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 17 Mar 2023 | Hard and Soft Herbs | 00:30:40 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin dive into herbs. Learn about hard herbs vs. soft herbs and Kevin's tips on growing them in your garden. Now is the time to start your favorites. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 24 Mar 2023 | How to Attract Pollinators | 00:30:16 | |
Happy spring gardening green thumbs! This week, Kevin shares his favorite species to plant now that attract pollinators. These flowering beauties are all great in any gardening space, and are easy to grow. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 07 Apr 2023 | Growing Peppers | 00:28:58 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin discuss a staple of the garden, Peppers! Kevin shares his favorite varieties and tips for growing these diverse and delicious plants. With a little patience and the right techniques you can add some spice to your life. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 31 Mar 2023 | Top Tomatoes Plus Growing Tips | 00:29:18 | |
Hey Green Thumbs! This week Kevin shares his tips for growing tomatoes including his recommended varieties, how to plant, caging, fertilizing and watering. With a little bit of knowledge anyone can grow delicious tomatoes. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 14 Apr 2023 | Angel Wing Farm To Fork | 00:31:12 | |
Welcome green thumbs! This week the team visits Sisko Darling, grower at Angel Wing Farm in Rancho Murieta, CA. Learn how she supplies fresh-grown produce from the five-acre farm to the Executive Culinary Team at The Gate Restaurant. From fruit and vegetables to olive oil and wine—a true 'Farm-to-Fork' experience. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 21 Apr 2023 | Blueberries | 00:27:19 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin discuss the fantastic and delicious varieties of blueberries you can easily grow in your home garden. With a little knowledge you'll be harvesting berries in no time. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 28 Apr 2023 | Container Food Gardening | 00:27:30 | |
Hey green thumbs. This week Kevin meets with Pam Farley to learn how she grows food for her family in containers. Check out Pam's plant combinations and fun approach in her book Container Food Gardening. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 05 May 2023 | Square-Foot Gardening | 00:27:29 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets up with Dave Faoro to learn all the benefits to the amazing growing method known as square-foot gardening. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 12 May 2023 | May Garden Tasks For Success | 00:27:27 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin breaks down his list of must-do tasks to improve your garden including these mission-critical objectives: Clean, Repair, Harvest, Replant, and Prepare. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 19 May 2023 | Cut Flowers | 00:26:34 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin explore the practice of growing cut flowers. Learn how you can dazzle your loved ones with home grown beauty from your garden. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 26 May 2023 | The World's Hottest Peppers with Ed Currie | 00:31:20 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with renowned breeder and Capsaicin extraordinaire Ed Currie of Puckerbutt Pepper Company. Ed shares how he created the Carolina Reaper, what makes peppers hot, and how you can grow your own peppers at home. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 02 Jun 2023 | The Curly Cultivators | 00:34:23 | |
Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin sits down with local garden super stars Leota and Mikaela also known as the Curly Cultivators. They share tips for growing your own food forest, the benefits of building community, and why they're so passionate about plants. Follow the Curly Cultivators on Instagram. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 09 Jun 2023 | Practical Fertilizing | 00:25:21 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Jared Edwards a local garden guru from Green Acres to discuss fertilizing. Jared breaks down the difference between synthetics and organics, how to apply them, and the science of how it all works. With a little know-how you'll be feeding your plants with all the nutrition they need to thrive. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 16 Jun 2023 | Re-Blooming Orchids | 00:24:37 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Heather from Green Acres in Elk Grove to discuss taking care of Orchids. Learn what to do with an Orchid when you first take it home, when to repot and how to water for amazing extended blooms. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 23 Jun 2023 | How To Attract Pollinators | 00:26:54 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets up with Kiki from the Green Acres in Folsom to discuss pollinators. Kiki breaks down why pollinators are important and gives recommendations for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 30 Jun 2023 | The Art of Landscape Design | 00:25:56 | |
Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with renowned designer Ruby Andrews at her sensational home garden, Granite Oaks. Ruby shares her design philosophy and how she created this monumental masterpiece. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 07 Jul 2023 | Suburban Farming | 00:27:02 | |
Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Justin at Neanderthal Farms in Fair Oaks to see his stunning suburban farm. Learn how he grows tomatoes of the future, and how success is just one seed away. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 14 Jul 2023 | Know Your Bugs | 00:28:50 | |
Welcome garden friends! This week Kevin meets with renowned rosarian, entomologist and bug expert, Baldo Viegas. Baldo shares what bugs are being identified in our region right now and how you should deal with them. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 21 Jul 2023 | Succulents and More | 00:34:11 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with succulent expert, Gerhard Bock at his garden in Davis, CA. Gerhard shares his deep knowledge of cactus, succulents, and other waterwise plants, and proves you can create a spectacular landscape with these stunning plants. Kevin also takes a call from a listener and solves a citrus mystery. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 28 Jul 2023 | Hardy Hibiscus | 00:25:26 | |
Hey, green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Dr. Dariusz Malinowski to discuss the incredible Hardy Hibiscus. Learn about the amazing varieties and interesting traits coming out of this easy-to-grow species and find out why you should plant some of your own. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 04 Aug 2023 | Waterwise Planting | 00:29:36 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin visits with Horticulture Adviser and Educator Karrie Reid about her work testing native plants and how we can utilize her research to reduce water use. Find out what plants she recommends, tips on design, and why climate-adaptive plants are so important. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 11 Aug 2023 | Summer Check-In | 00:29:15 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Julie Barbour from Our World Our Water for a summer checkin. Julie gives advice on understanding what plants need in the extreme temperatures of summer. Check in with your local master gardeners to learn specifics for your region. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 18 Aug 2023 | Planning For Fall Planting | 00:30:01 | |
Hey green thumbs! It's a wonderful time because the fall season is approaching and it's time to plan and prepare for cool-season gardening. Kevin and Austin sit down to discuss how to get ready and what plants you can start from seed now. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 25 Aug 2023 | The Plant Lady - Marlene Simon | 00:27:30 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin sits down with special guest Marlene Simon, The Plant Lady, to find out what she is working on at UC Davis, what she is growing at home, and how we can have fun in the garden. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 01 Sep 2023 | Ornamental Grasses | 00:29:58 | |
Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin speaks with producer and garden guru Greg Gayton to discuss the wonders of ornamental grasses. Learn how truly beneficial these plants are, and find eye-catching varieties to add to your landscape. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 08 Sep 2023 | Build Your Soil For Success | 00:29:37 | |
Welcome green thumbs! Did you know garden success starts with healthy soil? This week, Kevin and Austin dig into how you can prepare for Fall by top dressing with compost, introducing organic material to feed the micro-organisms, and planting cover crops. Start building momentum in your soil today. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 15 Sep 2023 | Ultimate Tree Care with Pam Bone | 00:28:50 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with the ultimate garden guru, Pam Bone to discuss proper tree care. Pam shares her research-based tips on planting, the importance of roots, mulching, watering and more. With a few simple steps you can establish a tree now and keep it healthy for many years to come. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 22 Sep 2023 | Raised Bed Gardening | 00:33:18 | |
Hey, green thumbs! This week Kevin Marini returns to the show to share his Master Gardener knowledge on growing in raised beds. Learn about the different types of raised beds and how to fill them with the best soil for success. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 29 Sep 2023 | Rob In The Garden | 00:34:09 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week we welcome Rob Stewart to the show to share what he's learned from his travels, growing food with his family and working in the garden. Check out Rob on KVIE's Rob on the Road and America's Heartland Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 06 Oct 2023 | Starting Your Cool-Season Garden | 00:27:45 | |
Hello garden friends! This week Kevin breaks it down for anyone who wants to start a fall and winter vegetable garden. Learn how different soil amendments work and why you should prep your soil. Then Kevin shares his plant all-stars everyone should grow this season. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 13 Oct 2023 | Japanese Maples | 00:31:52 | |
Welcome green thumbs! This week is all about magnificent Japanese Maples. Austin talks with two friends who recently visited Japan to find out what they saw, and Kevin sits down with his mentor, Eric Plog to learn how to care for these special trees. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 20 Oct 2023 | Starting a School Garden | 00:28:17 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week is all about the joy and valuable lessons that can be learned by starting school gardens in our community. The team visits teacher extraordinaire Shelby Medlin and the remarkable kids at Grand Oaks Elementary school to find out what they're growing and how you can start a garden too. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 27 Oct 2023 | Fall Is For Planting: Back to Basics | 00:32:00 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Julie Barbour from Our Water Our World gives us the essential guide to caring for our garden in the Fall season. Learn the how and why of planting, mulching, watering, and feeding plants that will lead to garden success. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 03 Nov 2023 | All Things Houseplants | 00:31:18 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Marshall at the Green Acres in Roseville to explore the exciting world of growing tropical plants indoors. Learn when to bring plants inside, best care tips, pest management, and how the industry is able to offer so many rare varieties. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 10 Nov 2023 | The Evolution of Gardening | 00:29:21 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin welcomes spokesperson and plantsman Nicolas Staddon from Everde Growers. Nicolas shares what it's like to work in the plant industry, the history and future of gardening and what drives his passion for growing. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 17 Nov 2023 | Growing Your Greens | 00:28:51 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with YouTuber and grower extraordinaire John Kohler to learn how he started cultivating his yard, and how you can be successful in the garden and eat healthier more delicious food. Check out John's YouTube channel Growing Your Greens and learn more on John's Instagram. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 24 Nov 2023 | Fall Recipes From the Garden | 00:28:03 | |
Happy Thanksgiving green thumbs! This week Kevin sits down with writer and gardener Debbie Arrington to learn about growing amazing food from the garden. Debbie shares what she loves to grow and how it all comes together in her digital recipes available now at Sac Digs Gardening. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 01 Dec 2023 | Fall Citrus Guide | 00:28:47 | |
Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin discuss the many benefits of growing your own citrus at home. Learn how to get started, what varieties are best, and why everyone should plant citrus trees. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 08 Dec 2023 | Plant Smarter with Fruit Sleeves | 00:29:14 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week, Kevin and Austin dive into the amazing world of planting fruit sleeves. Learn how these products give you access to rare varieties and can be a shortcut to planting success. Congratulations to host Kevin Jordan for receiving the Outstanding Educator Award from the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 15 Dec 2023 | Your Own Backyard Orchard | 00:29:41 | |
This week Kevin meets with Ed Laivo the creator of backyard orchard culture. Learn how to grow the fruit you love in your own yard by utilizing Ed's techniques including summer pruning, dense planting, and smart plant selection for successive ripening. Follow this official guide for more details. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 22 Dec 2023 | Epic Gardening with Kevin Espiritu | 00:33:33 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin talks to special guest Kevin Espiritu from Epic Gardening. Kevin shares his garden journey starting with an interest in science and plants to helping millions of people through educational content. Find out more at Epic Gardening and Botanical Interests and follow Kevin's podcast The Beet. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| 29 Dec 2023 | New Year Garden Hangout | 00:57:45 | |
Hello garden friends! This week, Kevin and Austin welcome Julie to the studio for a look back on the year's garden adventures. The team shares their plans for the next season and celebrates another year of growing. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||