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179 Episodes

No bare soil! Benefits of mulch. Growing blueberries. Presidential gardens.
1/3/2021
1:23:09
Soil expert Steve Zien says to feed your soil during the winter with a layer of mulch. Prof. Linda Chalker-Scott on the benefits of mulch. The gardens of past U.S. presidents. Blueberry growing tips.
"Growing Fruit Trees. Low Water Shade Plants."
12/27/2020
1:22:29
Phil Pursel of Dave Wilson Nursery talks about growing backyard fruit trees. Low water plants for the shade. A visit to Fort Ross. Growing chili peppers.
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“Winter Care of Backyard Chickens and Bees”
12/27/2020
1:24:58
Urban chicken consultant and beekeeper Cherie Sintes-Glover of chickensforeggs.com talks about to keep your poultry flock and beehives cozy in the winter chill. Warren Roberts takes us on a December tour of the UC Davis Arboretum. Garden Grappler.
"Holiday Houseplant Care" with Master Gardner Lori Ann Asmus
12/13/2020
1:19:21
Lori Ann Asmus, Emerald City Interior Landscape Services, has tips for holiday houseplant care and wreath making ideas. Garden Grappler.
"What makes for a Healthy Soil" with Steve Zien
12/6/2020
1:20:18
Soil pedologist and Organic Advocate, Steve Zien celebrated World Soil Day yesterday. He will join us to talk about how you can improve your own soil. How to start tomatoes from cutting. Growing citrus indoors. Garden Grappler.
“Answers to Your Garden Questions” with Debbie Flower.
11/29/2020
1:22:03
We live in a 365 days a year gardening climate, so there are always questions. We pay an overdue visit to the mailbag. Retired College Horticulture Professor Debbie Flower is the guest. Garden Grappler.
“What’s New at the Nurseries” with Debbie Flower.
11/22/2020
1:25:12
Nurseries are beginning to get in lots of edibles, including berry plants and a few fruit tree varieties. Plus, colorful shrubs, such as the sasanqua camellias. College horticulture professor Debbie Flower has planting tips for them. Garden Grappler.
Dealing with the After Effects of Summer Heat and Smoke in the Garden
11/15/2020
1:21:17
Summer’s weird weather is still playing havoc with backyard plants, especially fruit and nut trees. College horticulture professor Debbie Flower explains it all. Garden Grappler.
“Trees and Freeze”. With Pam Bone, Master Gardener. Citrus frost protection tips.
11/8/2020
1:23:15
Master Gardener Pam Bone offers citrus tree protection tips for the upcoming freezing mornings. Blackberry Supports. Growing beets. Garden Grappler.
“Outdoor electric power tools” with Brad Gay, JB’s Power Equipment.
11/1/2020
1:23:49
Brad Gay of JB’s Power Equipment in Davis discusses the benefits and drawbacks of outdoor electric garden tools. Pumpkin recipe. Growing persimmons. Garden Grappler.

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Talk 650 KSTE (KSTEAM)

179 Episodes

No bare soil! Benefits of mulch. Growing blueberries. Presidential gardens.

"Growing Fruit Trees. Low Water Shade Plants."

“Winter Care of Backyard Chickens and Bees”

"Holiday Houseplant Care" with Master Gardner Lori Ann Asmus

"What makes for a Healthy Soil" with Steve Zien

“Answers to Your Garden Questions” with Debbie Flower.

“What’s New at the Nurseries” with Debbie Flower.

Dealing with the After Effects of Summer Heat and Smoke in the Garden

“Trees and Freeze”. With Pam Bone, Master Gardener. Citrus frost protection tips.

“Outdoor electric power tools” with Brad Gay, JB’s Power Equipment.