Nursery owner Don Shor and avid gardener Lois Richter talk about gardening from the Sacramento Valley in Northern California every Thursday at Noon on the low-power FM station, KDRT (K-dirt), located in Davis, CA. Garden questions welcome!
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Do you want to bring nature to your backyard, grow food, and help heal our living world? Join Daron Williams—restoration ecologist, permaculture enthusiast, and lifelong gardener—for concrete steps you can take at home to cultivate abundance for people, plants and wildlife. Tune in, grab a shovel, and make the living world around you come alive.
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For the Joy of Gardening! features Maine gardening news, discussion, special guests and answers to YOUR gardening questions. The show is hosted by Tom Estabrook, Vice President of Estabrook's, the family owned and operated garden centers throughout Southern Maine.
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Hosted by international garden design sensation Jamie Durie and featuring Chef Michel Nischan's James Beard award-winning "Homegrown" cooking segments, The Victory Garden equips viewers with the confidence and inspiration to roll up their sleeves, get their hands dirty, and live outdoors. With so many Americans aspiring to care for the environment and create their own outdoor living spaces, The Victory Garden's unique fusion of garden design, earth-to-table cooking, and eco-conscious how-to ...
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A program dedicated to keeping the art of gardening simple, fun, and always rewarding. Hosts Jim and Mary Competti have been writing, speaking and sharing their love of gardening for the last decade. Co-owners of the popular blog oldworldgardenfarms.com and co-authors of Growing Simple and Raised Row Gardening, they take an enthusiastic approach to giving solid, straightforward advice on growing everything from vegetables, to perennials, annuals and more! Each week, Jim and Mary take on a ne ...
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Presented by gardening writers Jane Perrone & Alys Fowler, the Guardian’s gardening podcast explores different horticultural topics and hands out advice and tips by the bucket load, along with expert interviews and discussions
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Growing Wisdom is about horticulture, how to grow your own food, healthy living and nature.
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Thank you for joining me in the garden today. I’m Hannah and I would love to take you on a journey as I share the highs and lows of small scale farming. Join me for weekly inspiration and updates as I share my reflections from my smallholding and my day job as a farmer.
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Summer gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Summer gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Summer gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Summer gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Summer gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Summer gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Summer gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Spring gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Spring gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Spring gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Spring gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Spring gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Spring gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Spring gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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The Best Way To Support Tomatoes - DIY Tomato Supports!
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If you are looking for the best way to support your tomato plants this year without spending a fortune - today's episode covers how to create the perfect DIY solution that can hold the biggest of plants without worry! Tomato cages have been around for years, but they can be expensive. Not only that, many cages simply grow out of the ground when pla…
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Spring gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Spring gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Spring gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Spring gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Winter gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Winter gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Winter gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Winter gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Garden Chores For February-Growing Wisdom February 6th 2024
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February can still be cold and snowy in the northern tier of the world, but there are some gardening chores to be had. Listen to this edition of Growing Wisdom for some ideas on February gardening.By Dave Epstein
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4 Simple Secrets To Grow Cucumbers Like Crazy!
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In this season's first episode, Jim and Mary walk listeners through the four simple steps to planting and growing cucumbers. See how with just a few simple tips and tricks, you can grow your best crop of cucumbers ever!By Simple Garden Life
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Winter gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Winter gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Winter gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Winter gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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Winter gardening conversationsBy Don Shor and Lois Richter
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How To Best Feed Birds In Winter - Helping Birds Survive Winter!
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There is no harder time for birds than trying to survive in the harsh, bleak and cold conditions winter can bring - and there is no better way to help them through it than by feeding them on a regular basis! Winter is extremely tough on birds that do not migrate to warmer areas. Not only can it be hard to find adequate shelter from the cold and pre…
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The Secret To Watering Poinsettias - How To Mist Poinsettias!
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Did you know that how you water your poinsettias during the holiday season is one of the biggest factors of all in determining just how long your plant will keep it’s gorgeous colorful leaves in place throughout the holiday season – and that misting your poinsettia regularly can play a huge role in that too? Jim and Mary walk listeners through how …
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Drought Resistant Perennials - 6 Plants You Won't Have To Water!
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Looking for a few low-maintenance, drought resistant perennials to add big interest and color to your landscape – all without the worry of having to constantly water? One of the most difficult and time consuming chores for a gardener to perform is having to continually water their plants. Especially if that water is difficult to come by, or even re…
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How To Fertilize Hanging Baskets - Keep Your Baskets Blooming Big All Summer!
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See how to fertilize your hanging baslets like a pro! Jim and Mary walk listeners through how to fertilize their baskets low and slow - and how it can help keep flowering baskets blooming big all summer long! There is little doubt about it - how, when and what you use to fertilize your hanging baskets can make a huge difference in just how well the…
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How To Stop Carpenter Bees - And The Damage They Cause!
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Jim and Mary walk listeners through how to stop carpenter bees from damaging the wood around their home, without having to kill of these important pollinators. When it comes to stopping carpenter bees and the damage they cause to the wood surfaces around your exterior of your home, one thing is for sure, it takes a persistent approach to win the ba…
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How To Jump Start Your Tomato Plants - Get Your Tomatoes Growing Fast!
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Want to give your young tomato plants a jump start and get them growing fast? Jim and Mary walk listeners through how to power up tomato plants after they have been planted to get them growing strong, healthy and faster than ever! As garden season gets into full swing, many gardeners are planting their tomatoes and already dreaming of the big, juic…
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How To Recharge And Reuse Old Potting Soil
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Jim and Mary walk listeners through how to recycle, recharge and reuse old potting soil. Potting soil can be one of the biggest annual expenses of all for those who like to plant flowers and vegetables in pots, containers and hanging baskets. In fact, quite often, it can cost a gardener more for the soil filling their containers than the plants bei…
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Is "No Mow May" A Good Idea?-Growing Wisdom April26th 2023
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No Mow May Is Gaining Traction In Parts Of North America, But Is It A Fad Or A Good Thing?By Dave Epstein
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The Best Spring Garden Seed Crops To Plant Early – Get Growing Now!
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Listen in as Jim and Mary walk you through getting your garden growing early in the season with seed crops! From sugar snap peas, to spinach, radishes and more, they cover some of the best crops that can handle cooler season temperatures with ease. Don't wait for late spring and summer to plant, get growing now!…
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Jim and Mary talk about dividing perennials in the spring, and how to transplant them into your flowerbeds to help add more color and stop weeds in the process! One of the easiest, best and least expensive ways to fill your flowerbeds with life and color is to divide the perennials you already have this spring into even more plants! Not only is it …
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How To Make The Best Homemade Potting Soil Around - Without Peat Moss!
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In today's episode, Jim and Mary walk listeners through the simple steps for how to create their own powerful and amazing potting soil - without the need for peat moss! Using just 5 natural ingredients, they have been making this potting soil on their farm for the last 10+ years - and with stunning results for their hanging baskets, pots and contai…
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Cutting Back & Dividing Ornamental Grasses In The Spring
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Jim & Mary take listeners through the process of ornamental grass care, inlcuding when to cut them back and how to divide and transplant overgrown grasses. There is no better time to cut back and divide ornamental grasses than in late winter and early spring. Not only can it keep your grasses manageable, it can also create all kinds of new grass tr…
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How To Control & Repel Ticks Safely - In Your Backyard & More!
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Looking for a few simple and safe methods to control and repel ticks in your backyard this spring, summer and fall? Jim and Mary take you through 3 natural methods to control the tick population in your yard, and highlight a few simple and natural methods to help deter them from finding you no matter where you are! Ticks are one insect that can cre…
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How To Recharge Your Raised Bed Soil - Keep Your Raised Beds Healthy!
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Jim and Mary discuss how to keep the soil in your raised beds healthy and strong, including the best ways to recharge and re-energize the soil to grow bigger and better plants! Raised beds are one of the easiest and most effective ways to grow vegetables, flowers and herbs - especially for those who may not have the space for a traditional garden, …
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How To Prune Tomatoes - And Why Its So Important! Episode 210
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Jim and Mary talk about how to prune tomato plants - and why it's so important for their success! See how to prune your plants to allow air and light in, and why it helps keep your plants disease and pest free.By Simple Garden Life
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How To Fertilize Tomato Plants For Big Success! Episode 209
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Jim and Mary discuss how to best fertilize your tomato plants, including when to fertilize, how often, and a few of the best types of fertilizer to use on your plants. Tomato plants are heavy feeders from the soil and can benefit greatly from perfectly timed nutrient boosts. See how to power up your tomato plants this year for healthy plants and a …
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The Amazing Benefits Of Growing Marigolds In Your Garden & Flowerbeds
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Jim and Mary discuss the benefits of planting marigolds in your garden, flowerbeds and landscape. Listen in and see how marigolds can bring important pollinators to your yard, as well as keep pests such as aphids, hornworms and nematodes at bay. See how to grow better by planting the mighty marigold this year!…
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How To Harden Off Vegetable & Flower Plants - Episode 207
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Jim and Mary cover the topic of hardening off vegetable and flower transplants in the spring. Hardening off tender young plants is seedlings is vital getting them off to a healthy strong start outdoors. Learn how to harden off your plants safely, and why it is so important for a great garden season.By Simple Garden Life
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Spring Dug Parsnips Are Special With Michael Docter of Winter Moon Farm-Growing Wisdom April 7th 2022
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Parsnips might get a bad rap from some, but they are sweet as sugar when harvested at the right time.By Dave Epstein
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Growing Vegetables In Straw Bales - How To Grow Vegetables Anywhere
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See how easy growing vegetables in straw bales can be! Jim and Mary take you through the steps of setting up a straw bale planter, all while covering how to set your bales up for success with a simple approach that makes it easy and uncomplicated to grow.By Simple Garden Life
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