Green Acres Garden Podcast

Hey green thumbs! This week, Kevin and Austin celebrate the world of cactus and succulents with two special guests. Learn how easy it is to have success with this diverse group of plants, discover a community of like minded plant lovers and find balance in the garden. Concepts covered include: watering, feeding, containers, editing, maximalism, "cramscaping", propagating, climate adapted plants, and footsteps in the garden. Garden Tour with Gerhard Bock Garden Tour with Dave Roberts Visit Gerhard's blog Succulents and More Join the community at Sacramento Cactus and Succulent Society Check out the fun at Harvest Day 2024 Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets local meteorologist Tamara Berg from KCRA 3 Weather. Tamara shares the science of local weather phenomena like the Delta breeze, atmospheric rivers, Tule fog, and how gardeners can stay up to date with the latest weather data. Follow Tamara on Instagram Get updated on the latest weather reports at KCRA.com Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin meet in the studio to explore ways to keep your plants thriving even in extreme heat. Learn about sun scald, how to harvest your tomatoes at the breaker stage, water responsibly, and control fruit trees with summer pruning. Learn more about agriculture in the classroom with these links: California Foundation for Ag in the Classroom National Agriculture in the Classroom Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with the "Pickle King" Justin Davis from Neanderthal Farms. Justin explains how he uses sustainable practices to produce crops for his family, business, and community. Topics include: permaculture, shade protection, cover cropping, three sisters companion planting, straw mulch, and growing the best tomatoes. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin sit down in the studio to talk about the fascinating world of pollinators including everything from beautiful bees, birds, and butterflies to more unusual pollinators like ants, bats, beetles, moths, and more. Find out what plants you can use to attract these special creatures with this article: Grow A Pollinator Buffet Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with renowned landscape designer Roberta Walker to learn about transforming yards into works of art. Become your own designer by using flowing pathways, mounds of topographical interest, lighting and plants that dazzle throughout the year. Check out Roberta's list of favorite plants and more. Green Acres Nursery & Supply blog post: The Big Benefits of Trees with suggestions for unique situations. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin review garden tasks you should consider now to prepare your garden for the upcoming heat of summer. It's also not too late to plant if you want to sneak in a second wave of crops. Keep you and your plants hydrated and never stop growing! Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets beekeeper Tim Dick to learn about the complex lives of honey bees, how to provide for them and other pollinators with a variety of flowering plants, and how to start your very own apiary at home. Looking for even more plants to attract pollinators? Check out this blog post: Plants For Pollinators. Never stop growing with Austin's new garden playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with landscape designer and author Stefani Bittner to learn how to create a beautiful, edible, and fragrant landscape. Looking for inspiration? Check out the stunning garden spaces Stefani has created on her website at the Homestead Design Collective. Get Stefani's book for even more inspiration: The Fragrant Flower Garden. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Aaron Dillon from Four Winds Growers. Aaron shares his experience and knowledge of growing citrus and gives easy to follow guidance for a successful backyard orchard. Learn how to grow citrus in containers, water correctly, prune for size, and fertilize for amazing fruit. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Amy Talbot from the Regional Water Authority to learn how we can be more efficient with our water use and still have a beautiful and lush landscape. Enter the contest: Make a Star of Your Summer Strong Yard Join our Facebook group the Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with garden legend Joe Lamp'l AKA Joe Gardener. Joe shares his garden wisdom he has cultivated from a lifetime of working with plants and educating the public through his podcast, TV series, books, and online courses. Find out more at his website and links below. JoeGardener.com The Joe Gardener Show Growing A Greener World Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Hello green thumbs! This week the team travels to Hedgerow Farms to meet with Julia Michaels Ph.D. Julia shares her passion for native plants and teaches the benefits of planting native wild flowers and grasses. Hedgerow Farms seed packets will be available in stores soon. Learn more at: Hedgerow Farms CA Native Plant Society Bloom! California Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin shares his advice, tips and timely garden tasks for success in the garden this season. Do these tasks now before it gets hot and you'll be growing like a pro. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with writer and master rosarian Debbie Arrington to learn how to cook amazing dishes with food from the garden. Check out Debbie's collections of seasonal recipes: Taste Spring Taste Summer Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Steve Hazzard from Organic Control to learn all about utilizing predators, parasites, and other beneficial insects at home. Find out how beneficial nematodes, praying mantids, lady bugs, worms and other organisms can make your garden thrive. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with the Lady Farmer, Jennifer Thomson of Thomson Vineyards to talk all about growing grapes. Jennifer shares how commercial farmers cultivate success and how you can grow table grapes at home and even make your own wine. Thomson Vineyards Felco Pruning Shears Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Hey green thumbs! This week, Kevin meets with Everette in Folsom to discuss the beautiful ancient genus Rhododendra. Everette breaks down how to help these plants thrive, how to provide acidic soil, proper drainage, and pruning. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Hey green thumbs! In today's episode the team celebrates the change of seasons and welcomes in the new varieties of plants that thrive in warmer brighter days. Producer Greg joins to share what new plants are arriving in stores, what customers are talking about and why this is the most exciting time of the year. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Hey green thumbs! This week we release part two from our day with Brad Gates. Brad sits down with Kevin to share his advice for growing the best tomatoes possible. Wild Boar Farms tomatoes are now available in Green Acres stores and by seed from Wild Boar Farms Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.