Garden America - Gardening Podcast & Talk Radio Show

It's often easy to spot an insect problem and even easier to tell when they are under control. As our gardens move into the cooler parts of the year many plants may be infected with fungal or bacterial diseases. Today's guest is Andrew Dannenberger, who has been involved in Horticulture and the Lawn & Garden business for over thirty-five years, from his time at the World Famous San Diego Zoo t...

Gina Richardson began her gardening career at the age of 16, working in the Carlsbad store of the Nurseryland chain of garden centers. From there she became a crew leader for the merchandising team of Armstrong Garden Centers. It was here that Gina honed her garden design ideas and the simple skills for creating color-themed gardens. When covid struck, Gina moved with her husband and two children...

October gardens stand as a poignant testament to nature's ever-evolving canvas. As the fiery hues of autumn begin to adorn the trees, the garden transitions from the exuberance of summer to a quieter, more reflective phase. Many perennials are putting on their final show, while fall-blooming plants like chrysanthemums and asters burst forth in a symphony of color. Vegetables like pumpkins, squashe...

In the early 1980s, Gregg Lowery's passion for old roses began to develop into one of the world's great collections. The rose collection was developed through gifts of plant material from then still-existent old gardens or small nurseries in the United States, from cuttings propagated from old plants discovered in California and other states at abandoned homesteads, old cemeteries and the like, an...

Collette Travel, founded in 1918, stands as one of the oldest and most respected tour operators in the world. With over a century of experience, the company has perfected the art of curating travel experiences that delve deep into the cultures, histories, and natural wonders of destinations across the globe. Offering both guided and independent tours, Collette ensures that travelers enjoy a seamle...

Nick Davis is a grape and almond farmer in California's Central Valley. His Instagram account focuses on sharing the real story of what farming life is like. Nick comes from a family farm and is well aware of the blood, sweat, and tears that go into growing crops for the world market. His grape harvest goes into wine, juice, and table grapes. Almond growers have come under criticism recently, but...

Greg Rubin, President and Founder of California’s Own Native Landscape Design, Inc. has been working with California native plants since 1985. His company has designed over 700 native landscapes in Southern California. Specialties include residential, commercial, and institutional landscapes that provide year-round appeal, low maintenance, water efficiency, rich habitat, and fire resistance. Greg...

Hurricane Hilary is coming! In this episode, we answer your gardening and rose questions. Resource Links Mentioned During The Show: https://summitchemical.com/products/mosquito-dunks/ https://www.fertilome.com/ https://plantwarrior.com/collections/the-root-warrior https://www.ecogardeners.com/garden-landscaping-design-build/ https://redideostudio.com/digital-marketing-services-in-san-diego/ Join G...

Kim Rupert's initial affection for gardening grew out of his experiences in his mother's garden. Leaving Alabama, he eventually established his home in the Los Angeles area in the late 1960's. And the urge to create his own garden began to develop. In the early 1980's he volunteered at the Huntington Rose Garden, helping to propagate rare and unusual roses, and soon was collecting roses of his own...

Victoria Beeler is a butterfly enthusiast who enjoys gardening, wildlife, nature, and learning. She and her family have raised Monarchs - from eggs to caterpillars, to chrysalis, and to emerging butterflies - in an outdoor butterfly garden habitat at home near Atlanta for the first time last fall and then released them into the wild to migrate! Victoria has written a documentary book about her Mon...

Bjorn L Bjorholm, owner of Eisei-en, is a bonsai professional and instructor who spent six years as an apprentice under Master Keiichi Fujikawa at Kouka-en bonsai nursery in Osaka, Japan before receiving certification as a bonsai professional by the Nippon Bonsai Association. His apprenticeship at Kouka-en was followed by three years as artist-in-residence, making him the first foreign-born workin...

It’s Summertime! In this episode, we answer your gardening questions. Resource Links Mentioned During The Show: Fertilome The Root Warrior San Diego Landscaping & Gardening Company Website Designer In San Diego Join Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners or just enjoy the show. WEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.co...

July usually spells an end to June gloom in Southern California and the temperatures begin to rise throughout the state. Since spring has been exceptionally mild, many plants can be damaged by the quick change in climate, even some succulents! Join us as we talk about some of the best ways to combat heat problems in the garden. Also, look for an announcement on an upcoming trip in 2024 with your g...

When Danny Romero left Calexico at the age of 19 to study urban planning in San Diego, it was with the hope of one day returning to ply his vocation in his hometown. But instead, he got a job as a busboy and has since made a name for himself in the culinary world of San Diego. A curious and creative Chef with over ten years of experience in busy culinary settings and working as a sous chef/chef de...

Quantum Microgreens was started by my husband and I in early 2017. I had been practicing law with a non-profit legal services organization, Learning Rights Law Center. I’d started with the non-profit, while I was still in law school at Loyola Law in Los Angeles. After a few years of practicing, I left to work for a Native American Tribe in Northern California and then circled back around to do wor...

Living in Seattle, Washington, one block from the year-round high-stall Pike Place Market, Taunya Miller found a nexus of artisans, fishmongers, cheese and wine shops, and local farmers that changed my concept of fresh food forever. "Even as the days and years passed by, the farmers were always there for me but I began to take them for granted. Ho-hum. Should I begin tonight's dinner with a wild c...

Bill Stengel, Summit Responsible Solutions national sales manager, will tell us all about the Mosquito Dunks®, an effective mosquito control that does not harm the environment as well as other effective products to control garden pests. Resource Links Mentioned During The Show: https://summitchemical.com/ https://www.gardenamerica.com/enhancing-plant-root-health-technology/ https://www.ecogardener...

It is estimated that the US population uses 8 billion gallons of water per day for outdoor landscaping. Irrigreen is the only system on the market with precision watering, and both smart heads and controllers. While a higher initial investment, the technology and benefits are worth it. Laura McRoberts, the VP of Sales for Irrigreen, joins your garden buddies to discuss recent innovations in wateri...

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! It's officially the day people on the East Coast start gardening. Join the show and we will help you start your season right. Join Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners or just enjoy the show. WEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/garde...

Fausto Palafox is the owner of Mission Hills Nursery & Eco Gardeners & Landscaping in San Diego, California. He has been in the nursery industry since the age of 15 and has worked at corporate chain garden centers as well as small independent centers. If that wasn't enough, he has also taught horticulture at Cuyamaca College in El Cajon. We have invited him to discuss the many changes he h...

Erin Bunting is a cook, recipe developer, food stylist, and edible flower enthusiast. After a ten-year career in arts management she re-trained as a chef in 2015, attending the prestigious Ballymaloe Cookery School in East Cork in Ireland. On returning home to Northern Ireland in 2016 she co-founded The Edible Flower - a supper club and food business specializing in delicious, seasonal & surpr...

Who remembers what a library is? We share our favorite gardening books and also some of the past information that has been published. Join Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners or just enjoy the show. WEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gardenamericashow/ INSTAGRAM: h...

Spring is in the air. Finally in Southern California, we are getting Spring weather and the garden is showing it. All the planning, all the preparation, and all the waiting are over. Join the program to make sure you are ready for this gardening year! Join Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners or just enjoy the show....

Raj Bhatia is the Director of Sales for EnviroSoil, a premier distributor of Coco-Coir products that serve customers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The US office is in Irvine, California. Raj also has a true passion to help better the environment and to provide quality goods that are already used in many different industries. He loves all things coconut-related and feels instead of havi...

Wow! We have gotten a lot of snow and rain in California. That rain will create a lot of problems in your garden and one problem will be weeds growing. In this episode, we will talk about control techniques and why you need to take action now versus later. Join Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners or just enjoy the s...