Ep 007 – Fall is the time for planting bulbs, but how deep should you plant them? And how can you prevent the squirrels (aka, those bastards!) from digging them up? In this episode we talk about bulbs, why evergreens just might have “better clothing” and keeping container grown plants through the winter.
Ep 006 – The combination of plants commonly sold as dish gardens or gift baskets usually need the plants to be separated and repotted after a month or so. Today Ellen and C.L. talk about this, and explain how to know if your seeds from previous years are still good to grow. We also talk about insects and why it’s good to know about their different mouth parts.
Ep 005 – Sometimes the preconceptions that we come to the landscape with don’t do us any favors. For instance, did you know that the leaves that come down from the trees in the fall are GOLD for your garden? Have you considered that the lowly dandelion might be a desirable plant? And if you’ve been told that Epsom Salt is the cure for just about everything, we’re here to ask you to think again…
Ep 004 – Like you, Ellen and C.L. love good food. So part of today’s program is about what’s for dinner. We also look at why diversity in a landscape is important, and put a special focus on one of the most treasured flowers for the cutting garden: dahlias. Ellen explains why you might want to think about dahlias for your dinner table, not just for the centerpiece.
Ep 003 – Looking for a plant that will impress everyone who comes to your yard or garden? Do you wonder why your plants have dried up even though it seemed like last week was so rainy? Perhaps you’ve heard that many acorns foretell a long, cold winter. Ellen and C.L. discuss these topics, along with story time and a listener’s question.
Ep 002 – Take a deep breath because today we’re talking about one of our favorite herbs, lemon verbena. We’ll also discuss fertilizers and making beverages from your garden.
Ep 001 – In this episode we talk about planting in livestock troughs, how the hours of daylight are important for bringing plants into bloom, and what plants to use around your firepit. Plus story time and an answered email.