Episodes

  • 138: What now? November

    138: What now? November
    Nov 21 2024
    Baring survival of impending bomb cyclons and atmospheric rivers, there's not a whole lot to do as the rain sets in. What there is to do we are happy to tell you about with candor and rays of light shooting from our eyes. Intrigued? Always.
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    20 mins
  • 137: A Conversation with Nick Penovich

    137: A Conversation with Nick Penovich
    Nov 7 2024
    The soil your plants are in determines their health and there is no one in Kitsap County with more passion for soil health than Nick Penovich. Justin and Erin had the pleasure of chatting with the founder of Soil Science Products about what you can be doing in your garden right now to create optimal soil conditions for exceptional growth year round.
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    20 mins
  • 136: Winter Blooming Shrubs

    136: Winter Blooming Shrubs
    Oct 31 2024
    Staring at the rain - wishing you had something bright to focus on and help the gloom seem a little less ... gloomy? Want something to pop in the ground and add some interest to your garden this winter? Well loyal listener (or newfound friend) look no further than this podcast! Justin and Erin chat about shrubs that bloom after all the summer petals have fallen and the big dark has descended. Fall is the ideal time to put these darlings in the ground and the nursery has them in stock now!
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    21 mins
  • 135: Get READY for COLD

    135: Get READY for COLD
    Oct 24 2024
    We've told you once and we'll tell you again - proper planning prevents poor performance. That's especially true as the temperatures dip into the 40s and below. Your tender new plants, your beloved seasonal delights, your hoses - all of it needs a little special attention as the nights lengthen and the temps drop. This episode is chock full of helpful reminders that will get your garden safely put to bed for winter. It's coming.
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    14 mins
  • 134: Health Benefits of Plants

    134: Health Benefits of Plants
    Oct 17 2024
    Spending time outdoors makes you healthier. Spending time in nature reduces stress. Growing plants is good for your health. The lack of sunlight and colder temperatures make us all want to tuck inside and cozy up in our sweaters and inhale pumpkin spiced everything. Your cohosts want to keep you healthy so in this episode - they chat about how continuing to garden outside right now and adding houseplants to your home is fantastic for your overall wellbeing.
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    16 mins
  • 133: What Now? October

    133: What Now? October
    Oct 10 2024
    Admiring the stunning fall color is not the only thing you can do in your garden right now friends - you can mulch! Okay - you can always mulch - but now is a great time to do that and many other things. Guest host Maria joins Erin to chat about what you can do in your gardens right now. The gals also detail how to save some of your favorite summer annuals as tender perennials ... like your favorite tuberous begonias and those geraniums that just brought you endless joy all summer. Stretch those gardening muscles through the cold months with some over-wintering experiments!
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    16 mins
  • 132: Spoooooooky Plants

    132: Spoooooooky Plants
    Oct 3 2024
    L Looking for Halloween decorations that go beyond the classic pumpkin vibe more organically awesome? Look here friends. Justin and Erin discuss plants with spooky names, spooky habits and spooky vibes to get your porch or landscape or even inside your house festive for Halloween..
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    21 mins
  • 131: Why do the leaves change color?

    131: Why do the leaves change color?
    Sep 26 2024
    Have a listen and find out why trees and shrubs put out such magnificent color every fall ...
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    9 mins