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Green Acres Garden Podcast is the podcast that’ll teach budding gardeners like you to grow your green thumb. But whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned horticulturalist, you’re sure to learn something new. Get to know Kevin and Austin as they have conversations with community gardeners and gurus at Green Acres Nursery & Supply—they'll answer questions you didn't know you had.

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United States

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Green Acres Garden Podcast is the podcast that’ll teach budding gardeners like you to grow your green thumb. But whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned horticulturalist, you’re sure to learn something new. Get to know Kevin and Austin as they have conversations with community gardeners and gurus at Green Acres Nursery & Supply—they'll answer questions you didn't know you had.

Language:

English


Episodes

The World's Hottest Peppers with Ed Currie

5/26/2023
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with renowned breeder and Capsaicin extraordinaire Ed Currie of Puckerbutt Pepper Company. Ed shares how he created the Carolina Reaper, what makes peppers hot, and how you can grow your own peppers at home. Follow Ed on Youtube and Instagram Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:31:20

Cut Flowers

5/19/2023
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin explore the practice of growing cut flowers. Learn how you can dazzle your loved ones with home grown beauty from your garden. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:26:34

May Garden Tasks For Success

5/12/2023
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin breaks down his list of must-do tasks to improve your garden including these mission-critical objectives: Clean, Repair, Harvest, Replant, and Prepare. If you enjoy music while you work, check out Austin's Gardening Playlist Gardening Playlist on Spotify Gardening Playlist on Apple Music Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:27:27

Square-Foot Gardening

5/5/2023
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets up with Dave Faoro to learn all the benefits to the amazing growing method known as square-foot gardening. Find all of the resources you need here at the Square Foot Gardening Foundation Veneto Gardens Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:27:29

Container Food Gardening

4/28/2023
Hey green thumbs. This week Kevin meets with Pam Farley to learn how she grows food for her family in containers. Check out Pam's plant combinations and fun approach in her book Container Food Gardening. Watch on YouTube: Container Gardening with Pam Pam's Instagram Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:27:30

Blueberries

4/21/2023
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin discuss the fantastic and delicious varieties of blueberries you can easily grow in your home garden. With a little knowledge you'll be harvesting berries in no time. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:27:19

Angel Wing Farm To Fork

4/14/2023
Welcome green thumbs! This week the team visits Sisko Darling, grower at Angel Wing Farm in Rancho Murieta, CA. Learn how she supplies fresh-grown produce from the five-acre farm to the Executive Culinary Team at The Gate Restaurant. From fruit and vegetables to olive oil and wine—a true 'Farm-to-Fork' experience. Watch On YouTube: Tour At Angel Wing Farm Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:31:12

Growing Peppers

3/31/2023
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin discuss a staple of the garden, Peppers! Kevin shares his favorite varieties and tips for growing these diverse and delicious plants. With a little patience and the right techniques you can add some spice to your life. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:28:58

Top Tomatoes Plus Growing Tips

3/31/2023
Hey Green Thumbs! This week Kevin shares his tips for growing tomatoes including his recommended varieties, how to plant, caging, fertilizing and watering. With a little bit of knowledge anyone can grow delicious tomatoes. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:29:18

How to Attract Pollinators

3/24/2023
Happy spring gardening green thumbs! This week, Kevin shares his favorite species to plant now that attract pollinators. These flowering beauties are all great in any gardening space, and are easy to grow. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:30:16

Hard and Soft Herbs

3/17/2023
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin dive into herbs. Learn about hard herbs vs. soft herbs and Kevin's tips on growing them in your garden. Now is the time to start your favorites. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:30:40

Camellias

3/10/2023
Hey green thumbs! This week the team sits down with Producer Greg Gayton to discuss camellias and his recent visit with the Camellia Society of Sacramento. Learn why these stunning flowers are a local favorite and how you can bring them into your garden. Camellia Society of Sacramento Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:28:39

CRFG Scion Exchange

3/3/2023
Hey green thumbs! This week the podcast team visits the California Rare Fruit Grower's Scion Exchange. Find out more about tree care, grafting, and future exchanges with this amazing community at crfg.org Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:29:57

Spring Prep Checklist

2/24/2023
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin go over the spring garden checklist of to-do tasks you can do right now to prepare for the upcoming season of growing in the garden. Let's get out there and have some fun. Vegetable Planting Calendar Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:24:06

Designing with Summer Bulbs

2/17/2023
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with landscape designer Roberta Walker to learn about the dazzling world of summer-blooming bulbs. Find out where to plant them, which ones to try and how Roberta uses bulbs to bring interest throughout the garden. Roberta Walker Landscape Design Composers as Gardeners Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:28:22

Edible Winter Roots and Bareroots To Plant Now

2/10/2023
Hello green thumbs! This week Kevin visits Green Acres to find bareroots you can plant now to eat in spring. Learn everything you need to know about growing delicious asparagus, rhubarb, potatoes and strawberries from bareroot. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:28:36

Busting Garden Myths

2/3/2023
Welcome green thumbs! This week, Kevin and Julie explore popular garden myths to sort out fact from fiction. Learn what practices are backed up by scientific research so you can maximize your efforts, budget and harvests. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:30:05

The Easy Guide To Pruning

1/27/2023
Hello green thumbs! This week the team meets up with Kevin Marini to learn the easy guide to pruning fruit trees. Learn how to identify common growth issues and how to cut them out with the three main types of pruning cuts. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips Watch the YouTube Video

Duration:00:22:56

Winter Care For Roses

1/20/2023
Hey garden friends! This week Kevin meets up with the Sierra Foothills Rose Society at their Winter care workshop. These rose pros share their best methods for pruning, and a few safety tips while working with these prickly plants. With some goatskin gloves, and Baldo's bottom-to-top technique, you'll be pruning like a master rosarian in no time. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Nursery & Supply Bareroot Rose Collection Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:30:04

Orchids

1/13/2023
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Dave Veach to dive into everything you need to know about orchids. With their unique flowers, photosynthetic roots, and thousands of varieties, orchids are said to be difficult, but that's just not the case. Learn about the many varieties of this stunning plant, how to care for them, and why it’s a lot easier to get them to bloom than you might think. Sacramento Orchid Society Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

Duration:00:28:40