Green Acres Garden Podcast

Welcome garden friends. This week is all about amazing perennials.  Learn about the beauty and benefits of Coneflowers in this week's staff pick of the week with Tamara. New guest Julie brings a cart full of her favorite perennials to explore what makes this diverse group of plants so special. Plants mentioned include:  Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower (pictured), Echibeckia, Orange Skyscraper™...

Welcome! This week the team travels to Green Acres Nursery & Supply in Citrus Heights to talk about fruit trees with the ultimate horticulturalist Greg Gayton. Also, learn how to water properly using a moisture meter and soil probe with Julie our first staff pick of the week. Austin becomes Kevin's blossom buddy, and gets tested on his tree knowledge. Green Acres Nursery & Supply BeWa...

Welcome back. In this episode Kevin and Austin travel to Green Acres Nursery & Supply in Roseville to learn how to beat the summer heat with plant guru Eric Plog. Discover how to successfully water your garden and control pests. Also, it's not too late to plant vegetables if you haven't yet, or if you need to replace a few. Let the peppers burn you, not the summer heat! Green Acres N...

Greetings garden friends! Welcome to the new Green Acres Garden Podcast with host Kevin Jordan. In this mini episode you will meet the new team and learn about all of the exciting content coming up. Join us every week as we dive into the fun of being a gardener. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the grea...

Today we’re talking about pool side, tropical-looking plants for your backyard, plants that don’t require much water when established.  Also, several ways to save water in your backyard orchard and still have healthy, productive fruit trees.  This week’s staff pick is a long-blooming penstemon that is unthirsty and attracts a small army of hummingbirds and beneficial insects.  Going on vacation? W...

Today we’re talking to Amy Talbot of the Regional Water Authority.  She has tips on how you can save water in your landscape. Plus, she tells us about rebates that are available for upgrading your yard and watering equipment.  Find out more at BeWaterSmart.info . It’s been really hot lately. We have advice for the care of your plants when triple digit temperatures descend upon our area. And the St...

Today we’re talking about how upgrading your irrigation equipment can save you money and water in the dry months ahead. We’ll be talking with Steve Emerson from Hunter Industries, the manufacturer of one of the most popular sprinkler heads in California, the MP Rotator. Plus, Steve talks about the latest in smart irrigation controllers, ones that take the guess work out of how much to water and wh...

Today we’re talking about water incentives from local water providers. There’s money waiting for you, just for upgrading your outdoor irrigation systems.   June is not too late to plant a vegetable garden, including all the summer favorites!   Today’s staff pick is a long-blooming, colorful, low growing, water-saving perennial that’s got the very interesting name, Hot Lips.   We also have a list o...

Today we’re talking about plants for dry shade. University of California Environmental Horticulture Advisor Karrie Reid has plenty of great suggestions for unthirsty plants for those areas of your yard that don’t get much, if any, sunshine. Also, Master Gardener Pam Bone explains how a tree moves water and nutrients, and what you’re doing may be cutting off those pipelines in the tree. We have sta...

Today we’re talking about succulents, beautiful plants for outdoors and indoors that don’t require much water.  Marlene Simon, the Plant Lady, has care tips for your succulents. Did you ever see plant leaves drooping on a hot afternoon? They may not be thirsty. Before you add water to those sad looking plants, hear what college horticulture professor Debbie Flower has to say.   Soil specialist Ste...

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 l...

Today we’re talking how to bring new life to shady areas around your house with the right plants, and the right accessories.   May is an excellent time for planting vegetables here. The soil is warm, the days are long—everything grows quickly in May! Today’s Green Acres Staff pick features a fruit that is under appreciated here. It’s easy to grow, very prolific, and very tasty, too. Asian pears!  ...

Today we’re talking about how you can use less water and also have a better looking lawn. Have you ever grown okra? You can eat it, as well as admire its outstanding flowers. We have tips. We pay a visit to a local gardening legend who has over 3000 rose bushes. The Green Acres staff pick this week is a grass-like, graceful perennial with year-round interest that doesn’t require much water after g...

Today we’re talking about how to make sense of all that information you see on a box or bag of plant fertilizer. What do all those numbers mean? Which ones should you choose? We’ll explain.  There are two fruit trees that are easy to grow in our area that use a lot less water than you might think, once they’re established. We’re talking about figs and persimmons.  The Green Acres Staff Pick this w...

Today we’re talking about all the gorgeous warm season annual flowers now available at Green Acres! We’ll tell you which ones do best in the sun, and those that thrive in the shade. It’s spring, which means that aphids are back on your plants, in force. We have tips for controlling this pest, along with their bodyguards, the ants.   We pay a visit to the newest Green Acres Nursery & Supply loc...

Healthy plants start with healthy soil. Today we’re talking about all the bagged soil products available for your garden. We’ll help you choose the right ones.   Roses are getting ready to put on their big April show. Master Rosarian Debbie Arrington helps us thwart any rose problems that might pop up.   Looking for houseplants that can thrive in a low light situation? We have some suggestions. Ou...

We’re talking about easy care, sun-loving perennial plants that don’t require a lot of water to look great.   Also, bring on the good bugs! A University of California expert tells us about the plants for your garden that attract beneficial insects and pollinators.   This week’s staff pick is a winter and spring blooming plant that loves the shade and thrives with little water. Any guesses?   Plus,...

Today we’re talking about watering wisdom. Now's the time to be upgrading your watering system and choosing low-water-use plants.   Thinking of swapping out sprinklers for drip? We have drip irrigation basics on this episode. And, your 2021 garden planning should include choosing plants that, once established, use less water. We talk with an expert who has conducted over 15 years of tests on...

Today, we’re talking about lawn care and lawn irrigation. A healthy lawn uses less water. And now is a great time for rehabbing your lawn to get it ready for the hot months ahead.   Plus, we have lawn irrigation tips to help you lower your water bills. And we’re not ignoring your lawn mower or your gas and battery-equipped outdoor power equipment. We'll help you troubleshoot why it’s not star...

Today it’s all about tomatoes. We learn about all the tomato varieties currently at Green Acres Nursery & Supply, and some tricks to planting them to get those tomatoes off to a healthier start. And we pay a visit to Wild Boar Farms, where tomato hybridizer Brad Gates tells us all about his colorful, California-bred tomatoes with wonderful names such as Berkeley Tie-Dye, Pork Chop, Barry'...

What are the best ways to prepare your soil for the warm weather garden, especially if this will be your first time planting flowers and vegetables? We'll take you through the steps. We have lots of seed starting tips, including understanding those seed packet labels. Also, what to do in the garden this week.   Links: Soil Solarization Identifying and Controlling Verticillium Wilt in the Gard...

On this episode, we're talking about trees and shrubs that are putting on a colorful show in the Sacramento area, right now. Snails, slugs and mosquitoes are building in numbers, and they have their sights on you and your garden. We have control tips. Plus, things to do in the garden this week and staff picks for the best plants. Welcome to the Green Acres Garden Podcast with Farmer Fred, hos...

Warm season vegetables are headed for Green Acres Nursery & Supply garden centers. We have a preview of the tastiest varieties that will be arriving (some are already there!). Also, tips for getting your first garden off to a great start. The secret: location, location, location. Welcome to the Green Acres Garden Podcast with Farmer Fred, the podcast that’ll help gardeners like you to grow you...

Looking for that special plant for that special someone? We've got ideas for great houseplants for Valentine’s Day gifts.  Now, mid-February, is summer-blooming bulb planting time. We have the details about area favorites, including dahlias. Plus,  the benefits of planting cool-season annuals now.  Learn why using mulch around your trees and shrubs will accomplish many goals.  And, a list of...

Now is your last, best opportunity to spray your deciduous fruit trees. We have tips.  Looking for some eye-catching flowering shrubs?  We discuss three  that will give you a succession of color from now through early summer: camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons. And we will tell you about a half dozen, easy care houseplants for those without much time to tend to the indoor garden. Welcome to the...