FPGH.243: Top 10 Cut Flowers

It's spooky season and some plants can be downright deadly. Listen to Bruce and I talk about poisonous, venomous and other plants you should grow with caution. Which one am I most frightened of at work? Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon.   To ask questions for future shows, submit them at:        Facebook        Instagram        email Marlene at [email protected]   Find Marlene over on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

Who needs flowers when you have foliage like this. Bruce and I give our top 10 foliage plants that will enhance any garden. Some plants made both of our lists, while I was surprised a few didn't make Bruce's. Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon.   To ask questions for future shows, submit them at:        Facebook        Instagram        email Marlene at [email protected] Find Marlene over on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

October is the perfect month to plant almost anything… perennials, bulbs, most fall/winter veggies and more. Bruce gives his bulb planting tips, we discuss garden chores and answer some of your questions. Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon.   To ask questions for future shows, submit them at:          Facebook          Instagram          email Marlene at [email protected] Find Marlene over on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

The blooms of spring and summer may be fading but there are plenty of plants that bring color and interest to the fall garden. Bruce and I discuss plants that hit their stride in Fall. Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon.   To ask questions for future shows, submit them at:        Facebook        Instagram        email Marlene at [email protected] Find Marlene over on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

Fall is a great time to plant a tree but confused about what tree to plant? Bruce and I each give our list of top 10 favorite trees plus their pros and cons. Find out which trees we both agree on!  Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon.   To ask questions for future shows, submit them at:        Facebook        Instagram        email Marlene at [email protected] Find Marlene over on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

September is a transition month. Your summer veggies are in high production mode but the list of winter veggies to plant is extensive. Along with planting winter vegetables, Bruce and I discuss other tasks to be done in September. Plus, we answer some of your questions. Is there a way to stop unwanted fruit from forming?!! Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon.   To ask questions for future shows, submit them at:        Facebook        Instagram        email Marlene at [email protected] Find Marlene over on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

Cats and plants don't always go together. As a cat lover, you may have had houseplants succumb to kitty behavior or experienced sticking your hand in cat poop in your veggie garden. Bruce and I talk to vet pathologist (also my BFF) Julie Schwartz all about gardening with cats. Which plants are toxic, are there diseases that you can get from cat poo and why they love catnip so much. Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon.   To ask questions for future shows, submit them at:          Facebook          Instagram          email Marlene at [email protected]     Find Marlene over on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

Want to grow your own bouquets? Bruce and I give our lists of top 10 flowers that are easy and last in bouquets. Plus, Bruce tells us which flower is toxic to other cut flowers. Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon.   To ask questions for future shows, submit them at:          Facebook           Instagram           email Marlene at [email protected] Find Marlene over on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

Believe it or not, it is time to start thinking about your fall vegetable garden. Bruce and I discuss this as well as answer your questions. When should you prune your cherry trees? It's not when you would expect. Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon.   To ask questions for future shows, submit them at:        Facebook        Instagram        email Marlene at [email protected] Find Marlene over on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

A perfectly ripe strawberry right off the plant tastes worlds away from an underripe store bought one. But often people get frustrated growing them for various reasons. Bruce and I hit upon all aspects of growing strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries from which  varieties to choose, soil, pest problems and more. Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon.   To ask questions for future shows, submit them at:        Facebook        Instagram        email Marlene at [email protected] Find Marlene over on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook