Flower Power Garden Hour – Details, episodes & analysis

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The heat getting to you? There’s a good chance it’s also impacting your plants.  I discuss various heat related plant issues and ways to mitigate them.

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In this episode,  I discuss 10 of my favorite drought tolerant plants. Even if you think you don’t have a green thumb, these plants will thrive in your garden with minimal water requirements. Plus, I include pollinator information.

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Trees -- we all know how important they are. But what are the best trees for zone 9? How exactly do you properly plant, stake and water a new tree? Pamela Sanchez -- Certified Arborist and Education Programs Manager for the Sacramento Tree Foundation -- joins me to discuss these topics and more.

Pamela and the Sacramento Tree can be found at:

·       Website:  sactree.org

·       Instagram:  @sactree

·       Facebook:  @Sacramento Tree Foundation

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Spring is in full swing. In Zone 9 all summer veggies can be planted, perennials should go in the ground before the heat comes and summer bulbs should be planted. I discuss these as well as all other May garden to-do tasks

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May 5th  is World Carnivorous Plant Day! I’m joined by carnivorous plant experts Kenny Coogan and Carson Drexler to discuss the online events people can take part in, including talks led by carnivorous plant experts from around the world. And of course -- Carson and Kenny discuss all the tips for growing carnivorous plants. Check out the links below, including ones to Carson’s online Sarracenia nursery and Kenny’s upcoming book.

Carson Trexler:

• Instagram: Americanpitcherplant
• Facebook: American Pitcher Plant
• Website: Americanpitcherplant.com

Kenny Coogan:

• Facebook: Critter Companions
• Website: Kennycoogan.com

World Carnivorous Plant Day:

• Website: International Carnivorous Plant Society
• Merchandise: World Carnivorous Plant Day merch
• Facebook: International Carnivorous Plant Society
• Instagram: International Carnivorous Plant Society

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Permaculture. It is a word that most gardeners have heard but what is it really? I talk to Greg Peterson, host of the very popular Urban Farm Podcast, who has been practicing permaculture for over 30 years. Whether you are growing vegetables or ornamentals, permaculture is a philosophy of gardening that encompasses the entire system of nature around you. Greg details the steps to implement permaculture best practices in your garden to create a much more balanced and healthier garden (ie less work for you!).  Greg can be found at:

• Website: urbanfarm.org
• Instagram: urbanfarmu
• Facebook: TheUrbanFarm
• Twitter: TheUrbanFarm

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Spring is in full swing and there is a lot to do in the garden. I’ll address which veggies you can plant now and which ones you should hold off on for a bit longer. I’ll also discuss peach leaf curl, weeds, perennial planting and discuss my annoyance with finding a perfect weed eater.

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Located along the bluffs of Mendocino is a botanical gem…the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. I speak to horticulturalists Jim and Jaime about a few of the stand-out plants the garden is known for -- Rhododendrons and Camellias. Jaime discusses the history of the gardens and the overall growing techniques of the plants. Former Rhododendron nursery owner Jim shares his years of growing expertise propagating and growing Rhododendrons.

The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens can be found on social media at:

Instagram: @mendocinocoastbotanicalgardens

Facebook: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Website: gardenbythesea.org

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Award winning landscape designer Jan Johnsen has been creating magical landscapes for years. She has taken her vast knowledge/eye for design and has written an educational book entitled ‘Floratopia’. I talk to Jan about which flowers are fail-proof in containers, how to use texture/color and her years of designing all around the world. Check out her new book as well as others she has written -- ‘Floratopia’, ‘Gardentopia’, ‘The Spirit of Stone’, and ‘Heaven is a Garden’. She can be found on social media at the following places:

Website: Johnsenlandscapes.com

Instagram: @johnsendesign

Facebook:  serenityinthegardenblog

Facebook: heavenisagarden

Jan’s newest book, ‘Floratopia’, can be found here. 

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Spring has sprung…well at least in zone 9 of California. Here is my garden list of tasks to be done or continued in March -- including planting potatoes, summer blooming bulbs and sunflower seeds (along with other annuals). I discus which veggies can be planted and which ones to hold off for a bit. Additionally some pruning tips are provided…which plants must be pruned this time of year and a discussion if it’s ok to still prune your blooming stone fruits.

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