In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners

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School Gardens as part of your School's Culture

Friday, September 11, 2026 • Duration 54:32

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This week on “In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners”, we take you to a remarkable success story of pairing core elementary school learning and a school garden. Master Gardener Bill Brooks traveled to Laguna Beach’s Top of the World Elementary School and talked with fellow Master Gardener and teacher Kelly Osborne. Imagine that through a simple school garden, the varied concepts of Mathematics, History and Social Studies, and of course, Science are incorporated into this remarkable outdoor classroom. Learning outdoors is a key element of student excitement and engagement. The sense of pride when the students see their garden’s bounty featured in the school cafeteria is immeasurable. The surrounding community also benefits and contributes when they purchase the products and produce made and grown at the Top of the World School Garden’s Farmer’s Market.

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September In the Garden

Thursday, September 3, 2026 • Duration 56:34

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It is time for another installment of what to do in the garden this month for the month of September on “In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners”. Despite the likelihood of heat outside, work may be necessary to start CLEANING UP the garden. Out with the old! Prep for transition to Cool Season color and crops. Be aware of the Fire Season danger potential. Look for bulbs now for planting in October. Dethatch your lawn or consider PLANS for removing lawn in exchange for drought-tolerant plantings. That project will take more than just plant material! Irrigation is a giant part of the plan for lawn removal. Next month, we’ll say “IN WITH THE NEW” as October will be a better month to plant! UC Master Gardeners Teena and Katrina are at their best giving advice on monthly garden tasks.

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Gardening in Small Spaces

Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 52:29

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Don’t think you have space to garden? Think again! This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, you will learn lots of tips and tricks to grow veggies and ornamentals in small spaces. Master Gardeners Sally Richards and Ann Liu got together to chat about small-space gardening perfect for college students and anyone living in the densely populated townhome, condominium, or apartment complexes.

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Truffles

Monday, August 24, 2026 • Duration 54:41

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Not to be confused with the chocolate treat, today on In The Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we are talking about Truffles - the mysterious yet delectable underground fungus. Truffles are mycorrhizal fungi which play an important role in the health of soil. The truffle/tree relationship is beneficial for both the environment and for the tree. Because they grow underground, their aroma and flavor are tantalizing to both humans and animals. Today we’ll learn about how truffles are being cultivated and then how to cook and enjoy them. UC Master Gardener Host Bill Brooks recently spent this episode with his expert guests located across the country - Dr. Tom Michaels, trained as a Plant Pathologist and expert on EVERYTHING Mushroom and Truffle-related. Dr. Michaels will entice the science buff listeners in what is known and NOT known about truffles. Also, joining the program is Susi Gott Séguret, author, chef, fiddler, forager, and Certified Culinary Professional to name a few aspects of her expertise. This episode is one of a kind!

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Monarchs and Milkweed

Friday, August 21, 2026 • Duration 49:47

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Now is your chance to understand the classic example of METAMORPHOSIS! Simply imagined, the word means changing structure, form, or substance. A word which applies to this process could be “supernatural”. We’ll look at the lifespan of the creatures we see during the life cycle that produces, arguably, the most beautiful garden inhabitants in Southern California gardens. Today, Master Gardener Bill Brooks talks to fellow Master Gardener, biologist, and ecologist Tracey Rice and they discuss the magical Monarch Butterfly! You’ll learn what they eat and why? Why does a gardener want to plant what they eat? What else can people do to help sustain the fragile ecosystem of this vulnerable creature? We are calling this episode of In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners “Monarchs and Milkweed”. With that title, look forward to finding out the unbreakable connection between your favorite butterfly and the food it requires.

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Rooted in Research: The UC Master Gardener Program

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • Duration 48:15

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What does gardening have to do with the University of California? Quite a lot! The latest episode of In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners explores the science, education and community service behind the UC Master Gardener Program. In “Rooted in Research: The UC Master Gardener Program,” host Bill Brooks talks with Randy Musser, Program Coordinator for the Master Gardeners of Orange County, about the many ways the University of California helps Californians make informed decisions about gardening, agriculture, natural resources and environmental stewardship. The program highlights the work of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), the University of California Cooperative Extension, and the UC Master Gardener Program. Listeners will learn how UC research is translated into practical, research-based information that can be used by gardeners, homeowners, schools and communities throughout California. Musser also discusses what Master Gardeners do, how the program serves the public through workshops and educational outreach, and what it takes to become a UC Master Gardener. Tune in to discover how a statewide network of university researchers, educators and volunteers is helping Californians grow healthier gardens and communities—while putting science to work right in the backyard. In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners airs Thursdays from 8:30–9:30 a.m. on KUCI 88.9 FM in Irvine.

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Digging Into Wellness: How Gardening Grows a Healthier You

Friday, August 14, 2026 • Duration 37:21

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Gardening is more than a hobby—it’s a natural way to nourish both the body and mind. Growing your own fruits and vegetables makes it easier to enjoy fresh, nutrient-rich produce picked at its peak, while spending time in the garden connects us with the living world around us. Healthy garden soil contains diverse communities of beneficial microorganisms, and our interaction with natural environments may support a healthy relationship with the microbes that live around and on us. Gardening is exercise, too. Digging, planting, weeding, lifting, and walking through the garden build strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. Reaching, bending, and stretching as we care for plants can keep our bodies moving in ways that feel productive rather than like a workout. Perhaps one of gardening’s greatest benefits is mental health. Being outdoors, working with plants, watching seeds grow, and enjoying the sights and smells of a garden can help reduce stress, encourage mindfulness, and provide a wonderful sense of accomplishment. Join Master Gardeners Bill and Artemesia to explore how gardening may be one of the healthiest things you can do - because when you grow a garden, you are growing a healthier you, too.

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Seed Starting for the Fall Season

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 58:00

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Where do most plants come from? Well, SEEDS, of course! So now is the time to start your cool season garden from seed. For this topic called “Seed Starting for the Fall Season”, UC Master Gardener Dece Morgan talks to fellow Master Gardener Teena Spindler about the most inexpensive way to start a bountiful vegetable garden. Some seeds don’t take much to germinate but others may take a little coaxing. The key is consistent water (soil moisture). Start now to prepare for California’s second growing season coming up!.

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August In the Garden

Friday, August 7, 2026 • Duration 56:14

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This week on “In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners”, it’s ‘This Month in the Garden’ for August. UC Master Gardeners Katrina Kirkeby and Teena Spindler are back to help you get through the heart of summer with tips for your garden. Unless you live right on the coast, Just “Say No” to thoughts of planting most varieties of permanent landscape plants. BUT … Just “Say Yes” to Bananas! If you have the space and a good source of water and fertilizer, you can be successful and have your own fruit in a little over a year. Katrina and Teena always have a great time sharing their gardening experience with you every month on the “In the Garden” that always airs on the first Thursday of the month at 8:30 a.m. PST on 88.9 KUCI Irvine if you are in our broadcast area. You can also find our show on this podcast platform or on our website KUCI.org/listen.

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Gardens of the World The Getty Villa

Monday, August 3, 2026 • Duration 51:57

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This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, UC Master Gardener Ann Liu traveled to and interviewed Michael Dehart, Grounds and Gardens Supervisor at the Getty Villa in Malibu, California. Together, they take listeners through a tour of the four gardens: Outer/Inner Peristyles, Herb Garden, and East Garden. You’ll note that this show was recorded before the devastating fires in 2025. Imagine this! J. Paul Getty’s inspiration for this site was the Villa of Papyri (Scrolls) near the ancient Vesuvius eruption site . How similar are the consequences between the eruption and the wildfire? How rich is the Greek and Roman mythology and culture woven into garden design and plant selections. Imagine how Roman citizens ate many of the same fruits and vegetables we enjoy today.

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