Green Acres Garden Podcast
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.
Topics include: ecological gardening, organic gardening, regenerative gardening, sustainable gardening, low-water gardening, drought-tolerant gardening, soil biology, no-till gardening, cover crops, mulching, composting, hot composting, cold composting, vermiculture, vermicomposting, worm castings, sheet mulching, drip irrigation, irrigation tips, waterwise gardening, raised bed gardening, square-foot gardening, backyard gardening, Sacramento gardening, Sacramento zone 9B, Mediterranean climate gardening, hot-climate gardening, Texas gardening, Texas native plants, zone-specific gardening, microclimate gardening, vegetable gardening, fruit trees, backyard orchard, berries, citrus, stone fruit, figs, tomatoes, peppers, perennials, annuals, herbs, companion planting, native plants, drought-tolerant plants, pollinator plants, edible landscaping, shade gardening, houseplants, seed starting, seed saving, pollinators, beneficial insects, bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, wildlife habitat, integrated pest management, natural pest control, garden ecology, soil microbes, fungal networks, mycorrhizae, trees, tree care, arboriculture, tree pruning, urban forestry, climate-ready trees, tree climbing, community gardens, school gardens, garden guests, garden education, nature education, gardening for kids, food literacy, ecological restoration, community greening, volunteer gardening, garden nonprofits, planting tips, harvesting tips, gardening mistakes, how to garden, beginner gardening, home gardening, garden design, landscaping ideas, backyard projects, sustainable living, homesteading basics, urban gardening, organic food growing, edible gardens, climate-smart gardening, grow your own food, pollinator habitat, drought gardening
Green Acres Garden Podcast
Potted Plants vs. Heat. Watering Tips. Growing Sweet Potatoes.
Today we’re talking about how, on a 100-degree day, the soil inside an outdoor potted plant can approach 140 degrees, frying your plants’ roots. We have tips to protect your container plants from too much heat.
May is sweet potato planting time. We get advice from a Master Gardener and vegetable expert on how to have a successful growing and harvest season of sweet potatoes.
Plus, tips for using less water on your lawn and garden as; a beautiful blooming shrub for a Staff Pick (It's in the picture. Can you guess it's name?); and, a list of garden tasks for mid-May.
Welcome to Episode 17 of the Green Acres Garden Podcast with Farmer Fred, the podcast that’ll help gardeners like you to get an even greener thumb. Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned horticulturalist, you’re sure to learn something new. Let's go!
Links:
Green Acres Nursery & Supply Locations
Growing Sweet Potatoes in the Sacramento Area
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Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke'
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