Episodes

  • How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower

    How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower
    Nov 15 2024
    In this Sunshine Gardening podcast episode, host Kristin Hildabrand and guest Chris Schalk discuss the importance of winterizing lawn mower equipment to protect both functionality and financial investment. They cover practical steps, common mistakes, maintenance tips for various tools, and encourage involving younger generations in the process for skill development and interest in mechanics.
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    18 mins
  • How to Prune Trees in the Kentucky Landscape

    How to Prune Trees in the Kentucky Landscape
    Oct 14 2024
    In this episode of the Sunshine Gardening podcast, host Kristin Hildabrand speaks with Jared Weaver, Bowling Green's City Arborist. They discuss the importance of tree pruning during "Tree Week," covering best practices, timing, techniques, safety precautions, and resources for homeowners. The episode emphasizes maintaining tree health and landscape aesthetics.
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    26 mins
  • How to Grow Garlic in the Kentucky Garden

    How to Grow Garlic in the Kentucky Garden
    Sep 23 2024
    In this episode of the Sunshine Gardening Podcast, host Kristin Hildabrand and guest Dennis Morgeson discuss growing garlic in Kentucky. They cover garlic varieties, planting techniques, soil preparation, care, harvesting, curing, and culinary uses. Listeners gain insights into cultivating garlic effectively while receiving tips to manage pests and storage.
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    25 mins
  • How to Best Establish and Renovate the Kentucky Lawn

    How to Best Establish and Renovate the Kentucky Lawn
    Sep 16 2024
    The Sunshine Gardening podcast episode features Kenneth Clayton from the University of Kentucky discussing lawn establishment and renovation for cool-season grasses in Kentucky during the fall. He covers methods for renovation, emphasizes fall timing, and provides maintenance tips. Listeners are encouraged to participate in an evaluation survey and access additional resources.
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    49 mins
  • Uncovering Cicada Killer Wasps: Unsung Heroes in the Garden

    Uncovering Cicada Killer Wasps: Unsung Heroes in the Garden
    Aug 12 2024
    In this episode of the Sunshine Gardening podcast, Dr. Ric Bessin, an entomologist from the University of Kentucky, explains the beneficial nature of Cicada Killer Wasps. These wasps control cicada populations, are generally non-aggressive, and should not cause undue concern. He also highlights their positive environmental contributions and encourages minimizing pesticide use.
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    28 mins
  • Unveiling the Backyard Biology Video Series with Colby Dye

    Unveiling the Backyard Biology Video Series with Colby Dye
    Jul 29 2024
    Host Kristin Hildabrand and summer extension intern Colby Dye discuss the Backyard Biology video series, aiming to educate locals about suburban wildlife in Kentucky. Colby's engaging videos cover insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals, offering wildlife management tips. The series received significant audience engagement, contributing to ecological awareness and a diverse local ecosystem.
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    26 mins
  • How to Control Bermudagrass in the Kentucky Lawn

    How to Control Bermudagrass in the Kentucky Lawn
    Jul 19 2024
    In this Sunshine Gardening Podcast episode, host Kristin Hildabrand and turfgrass expert Kenneth Clayton discuss the challenges of bermudagrass in Kentucky lawns. They explore cultural and chemical methods for control, emphasizing the need for an integrated approach to manage its aggressive growth. Kenneth stresses the importance of following safety guidelines when using herbicides.
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    26 mins
  • Kentucky Pest Alert: Watch out for the Spotted Lanternfly

    Kentucky Pest Alert: Watch out for the Spotted Lanternfly
    Jun 17 2024
    The Sunshine Gardening podcast discusses the invasive spotted lanternfly with Dr. Jonathan Larson. They cover its characteristics, impact on plants, and management strategies. Topics include its life cycle, impact on ecosystems and agriculture, spread and detection, management, preventative measures, community efforts, and available resources. Early intervention and community involvement are emphasized.
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    25 mins