Explore every episode of the podcast Green Acres Garden Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Creating New Fruit Trees at Zaiger's Genetics | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:29:48 | |
Welcome green thumbs! This week on the podcast Kevin talks with Lacey Gardner from Zaiger's Genetics about hybridizing fruit trees. Lacey talks about her family's long history of using hand pollination, tissue culture, and careful selection to create famous fruit hybrids like the Pluot and the Aprium. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| The Curly Cultivators Fall Planting Guide | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:31:28 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week on the podcast Kevin meets with the Curly Cultivators; Leota Wilson and Mikaela Falwell to start planning for the Fall season. They share their tips for transitioning the garden, preparing your soil, what plants you can start now from seed, and most important of all: how to have fun in the garden! Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| How to Create a Beautiful Landscape | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:30:43 | |
Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with renowned landscape designer Roberta Walker to learn about transforming yards into works of art. Become your own designer by using flowing pathways, mounds of topographical interest, lighting and plants that dazzle throughout the year. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| Fall Is For Planting | 30 Sep 2022 | 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 | |||
| Building an Urban Forest | 23 Sep 2022 | 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 | |||
| Garden Solutions | 16 Sep 2022 | 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 | |||
| Design Your Own Waterwise Landscape | 09 Sep 2022 | 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 | |||
| Simplifying Integrated Pest Management | 02 Sep 2022 | 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 | |||
| Exotic Tomatoes at Wild Boar Farms | 26 Aug 2022 | 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 | |||
| Gardening with Cactus and Succulents | 19 Aug 2022 | 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 | |||
| Harvest Day - Conversations With Garden Legends | 12 Aug 2022 | 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 | |||
| Questions and Answers Round 3 | 05 Aug 2022 | 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 | |||
| How Soil And Fertilizer Is Made | 29 Jul 2022 | 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 | |||
| Preparing For Summer Heat | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:31:43 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin review garden tasks you should consider now to prepare your garden for the upcoming heat of summer. It's also not too late to plant if you want to sneak in a second wave of crops. Keep you and your plants hydrated and never stop growing! Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| How To Make Compost | 22 Jul 2022 | 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 | |||
| Extraordinary Houseplants | 15 Jul 2022 | 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 | |||
| Demystifying Waterwise Landscaping | 08 Jul 2022 | 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 | |||
| Summer Harvesting | 01 Jul 2022 | 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 | |||
| Protecting Plants From The Heat | 24 Jun 2022 | 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 | |||
| Planting For Pollinators | 17 Jun 2022 | 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 | |||
| Defensible Spaces | 10 Jun 2022 | 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 | |||
| Poolside Planting Recommendations | 03 Jun 2022 | 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 | |||
| The Secrets To Growing Happy Hydrangeas | 27 May 2022 | 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 | |||
| How To Create A Sensational Sensory Garden | 20 May 2022 | 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 | |||
| The Bee Whisperer | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:32:47 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets beekeeper Tim Dick to learn about the complex lives of honey bees, how to provide for them and other pollinators with a variety of flowering plants, and how to start your very own apiary at home. Looking for even more plants to attract pollinators? Check out this blog post: Plants For Pollinators. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| Hardworking Shrubs | 13 May 2022 | 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 | |||
| Summer Combos with Annuals and Perennials | 06 May 2022 | 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 | |||
| Create A Tropical Garden Oasis | 29 Apr 2022 | 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 | |||
| Rose Gardening Tips From A Master Rosarian | 22 Apr 2022 | 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 | |||
| Stunning Spring Color | 15 Apr 2022 | 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 | |||
| Urban Gardening at BUG | 08 Apr 2022 | 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 | |||
| Veggie Gardening Stop & Chat | 01 Apr 2022 | 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 | |||
| Soils: The First Step to Your Gardening Success | 25 Mar 2022 | 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 | |||
| How to Grow Tasty Tomatoes | 18 Mar 2022 | 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 | |||
| Encourage The Good Bugs. Outsmart The Bad Bugs. | 11 Mar 2022 | 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 | |||
| The Fragrant Flower Garden | 31 May 2024 | 00:30:11 | |
Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with landscape designer and author Stefani Bittner to learn how to create a beautiful, edible, and fragrant landscape. Looking for inspiration? Check out the stunning garden spaces Stefani has created on her website at the Homestead Design Collective. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| Secrets to Small-Space Gardening | 04 Mar 2022 | 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 | |||
| Behind The Scenes at Our Vegetable Growing Greenhouses | 25 Feb 2022 | 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 | |||
| Simple Spring Garden Planning and Prep | 18 Feb 2022 | 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 | |||
| It's Grow Time! Summer-Blooming Bulbs | 11 Feb 2022 | 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 | |||
| Kevin's Crash Course on Seed Planting | 04 Feb 2022 | 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 | |||
| Deer-Resistant Garden Tips | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:26:11 | |
Hey garden friends! This week Kevin sits down with Julie to discuss deer and how to keep the woodland creatures from feasting on your garden. Learn about some of the many plants that deer typically find unappetizing, where to plant to minimize damage, and a few other tricks to keep deer at bay. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| Growing Your Own Home Orchard | 21 Jan 2022 | 00:28:41 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin discuss the benefits of growing fruit and nut trees at home. Learn about dwarf and semi-dwarf varieties that are easy to manage and produce a delicious harvest. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| Homegrown Potatoes—Fun And Easy! | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:29:14 | |
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin travel to the Folsom Green Acres location to meet Kristina where she shares her knowledge of growing potatoes. Learn about the many delicious varieties and how easy and fun growing vertical with spuds can be. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| Plant to Invite Birds | 07 Jan 2022 | 00:25:46 | |
Welcome back green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin sit down to discuss the benefits of having birds in your garden and what plants will attract them. Find out what plants from the many options will work best for you. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| Questions and Answers Round 2 | 31 Dec 2021 | 00:28:52 | |
Welcome garden friends! 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 | |||
| Grow Your Own Citrus | 24 May 2024 | 00:31:28 | |
Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Aaron Dillon from Four Winds Growers. Aaron shares his experience and knowledge of growing citrus and gives easy to follow guidance for a successful backyard orchard. Learn how to grow citrus in containers, water correctly, prune for size, and fertilize for amazing fruit. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| Winter Care For Houseplants | 24 Dec 2021 | 00:25:54 | |
Happy holidays green thumbs! This week Kevin sits down with Austin to discuss best practices for houseplants as the days get colder and shorter. Learn how to navigate common challenges with humidity, watering, and pests. Austin dares to take on the advanced task of keeping a poinsettia alive for next season. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| Rose Pruning Tips From A Master Rosarian | 17 Dec 2021 | 00:28:48 | |
Welcome back! This week the team travels to Roseville to meet an official rose queen, Master Rosarian, Charlotte, to teach you the art of caring for roses. Charlotte describes what to prune, and why, as she uses her three-minute-or-less pruning technique to get gorgeous spring blooms. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||
| Simple Winter Care Tips for Spring Success | 10 Dec 2021 | 00:28:09 | |
Did you know there are simple things you can do in winter to prevent pest and disease from coming on in warmer months? This week Kevin shares his top tips for getting ahead of peach leaf curl, aphids, scale, and other common garden occurrences, during the dormant season. Green Acres Garden Podcast | |||