Green Acres Garden Podcast

This week we sit down with a true garden legend, Daisy Mah, the woman whose unwavering dedication saved the WPA Rock Garden from decline. For over 30 years, Daisy nurtured this hidden gem, planting, watering, and maintaining the space with her own hands, her own funds, and her own heart. Learn about the climate adapted and native plants thriving in this special place and the powerful impact of one...

Got spring garden questions? We've got answers! Master Gardener Julie Barbour joins us in studio this week to share expert tips on watering, fertilizing, and spotting early signs of plant stress. This episode is packed with practical advice to keep your garden thriving. Julie is an advocate for IPM and protecting our water. Learn more at Our Water Our World Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Ac...

Did you know male mosquitoes don't bite and are actually pollinators? This week Kevin speaks with Luz from the Sacramento Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District to learn all about these pesky flying pests. These insects have an important role in the ecosystem, but they spread disease and everyone needs to do their part to fight the bite. Learn more and browse our collection of products h...

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant for Wildfire Preparedness Week. Chief Berlant shares the most recent wildfire defense tactics including home hardening, defensible space, plant selection and placement, and working together to build safer neighborhoods. Looking for Firewise plants for your landscape? Check out these options for Firewise Landscaping To l...

Welcome green thumbs! Are you looking for some new inspiration to bring beauty into your landscape? This week Kevin meets with Katie from Monrovia to learn all about their wide selection of plants that thrive in our climate. Katie shares her plant recommendations, future trends in gardening, new plant varieties and more. Specific plants mentioned in this episode include: Seaside Serenade® Hydrange...

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Dave Faoro from Veneto Gardens at his demonstration garden to learn about his favorite gardening method for success: Square-Foot Gardening. Find out how you can maximize any space and grow a significant contribution to your weekly produce with healthy home-grown organic crops. Want to see what Square Foot Gardening looks like? Check out Dave's...

Welcome green thumbs! This week the "Pickle King" Justin Davis joins in studio to update the team on the latest news at Neanderthal Farms . Justin's backyard farm produces some of the area's best produce, and in this episode he explains his methods for successful tomatoes including specifics on planting, spacing, watering, staking and more. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acre...

Thinking about joining a community garden? Whether you're dealing with too much shade at home, craving better soil, or just want to dig in with fellow garden lovers, a community garden might be just what you need! In this episode, Kevin chats with William from the City of Sacramento to explore the many benefits of joining a community garden and how you can get your very own plot. Ready to gro...

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Chris Totten from E.B. Stone to explore the fascinating world of microbiology underneath our feet. Together, they dig into the hidden dynamics of soil particles, the relationship between fungi and plant roots and the transformative power of organic matter. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In th...

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets local master gardener and flower lover Janey Santos to discover the lessons she's learned by sharing her gardening journey on YouTube and finding her community of plant lovers. Follow Janey on YouTube at DigPlantWaterRepeat and check out her new book Solving Problems in the Landscape Watch Janey talk about her favorite Proven Winners on YouTube Gree...

Do you want to start your own warm season veggie garden, but not sure where to begin? In this special episode Kevin shares the keys to success for any level gardener. Concepts include understanding your zone, picking the right spot, preparing the soil, setting up an irrigation system and Kevin reveals his top 5 plants to grow. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres...

Did you know it's actually easy to get an orchid to rebloom? This week Kevin meets with Zach from Green Acres Nursery & Supply to talk about the awe-inspiring world of orchids and how to care for them like a pro. Zach shares his tips on repotting, reblooming, watering, feeding, and finding other orchid enthusiasts. Check out the upcoming 76th annual Sacramento Orchid Society Show & Sa...

This week Producer Greg joins the team in studio to discuss the stunning, low maintenance showstoppers that thrive in Sacramento's climate and beyond: Camellias! Greg shares their rich history, their role in the landscape, and expert growing tips to keep them thriving. Tune in to uncover a special fragrant camellia surprise. Want to add a beautiful camellia to your yard? Check out this collec...

This week Kevin meets with Katie Norton, an aspiring third generation farmer with a passion for elderberries to learn how she is working to bring the CA native blue elderberry into the spotlight, the power of pollinators, and the joy of growing with family. Kevin shares his weekly garden tips and more inspiration to start your garden with success. Looking for more information about growing your ow...

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Chris Crittenton from the Sacramento Area Beekeepers Association to learn about the many benefits of beekeeping and easy things gardeners can do to support bees in our community. Interested in starting your own beekeeping journey? Learn more from SABA and the California Master Beekeeper Program Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Su...

This week Kevin meets with Thaddeus Barsotti of Farm Fresh To You a local CSA farm in the Capay Valley that delivers fresh organic produce to families across the nation. Thaddeus shares his story and his vision for a future that celebrates locally grown food. Learn about the food industry, organic farming, regenerative farming, crop rotation, and Kevin's weekly garden tasks. Check out Thaddeu...

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Kiki to learn all about the twisting and climbing beauty of vines. From evergreen to deciduous, these versatile plants can act as a problem solver in the garden while providing beauty, privacy, vertical growth, and attracting pollinators. Kiki shares her favorite varieties and inspires us all to climb high with vines. Browse the collection of vines at G...

This week Kevin and Austin discuss the amazing world of bareroot vegetables like Rhubarb, Asparagus and Horseradish. Learn how to start these perennial crops now to enjoy harvests year after year. Kevin, also shares his advice for growing potatoes including how to mound up. Want to start your peppers and tomatoes early this year? Check out Kevin's step by step demonstration of seed starting o...

This week Producer Greg joins the team in studio for a family episode. Greg shares his passion for producing the podcast, his perspective on the evolution of gardening, and gives his top tree picks for any landscape. Watch Greg in action speak about the history and benefits of bareroot fruit trees in this video: Bareroot Fruit Tree Season Is Here Check out Greg's favorite tree recommendation...

This week Kevin meets with world renowned rose hybridizer Tom Carruth who has created more than 100 rose varieties and is currently the Curator of the Rose Collections at the Huntington Library . Tom shares what it takes to hybridize and market roses as well as find and grow varieties that connect with you. Tom Carruth is a cherished member of our horticultural community. A GoFundMe fundraiser for...

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin start the new year with a round of winter questions submitted by listeners. Learn about top dressing your soil, citrus and bareroot fruit trees, chop and drop cover crops and more. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and dis...

Hey green thumbs! This week we reflect on the year and flash back to a special guest Kevin Espiritu from Epic Gardening. Kevin shares his garden journey starting with an interest in science and plants to helping millions of people through educational content. Find out more at Epic Gardening and Botanical Interests and follow Kevin's podcast The Beet . Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nu...

Hey green thumbs! This week, Kevin and Austin get festive during the holidays and break down Kevin's winter garden tips for pruning deciduous fruit trees, citrus, and planning for success in the upcoming season. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover wat...

Hey green thumbs! This week the team welcomes tree activist Anne Fenkner into the studio to dig into everything about trees. Anne shares her tree care recommendations, her recent experiences as an arborist in the community and gives her perspective on trees for the future. Learn more about the tree research being done by UC Davis and the US Forest Service: Meet The Trees Find an Arborist with Tree...

Happy Holidays! This week Kevin and Austin go over care tips for holiday favorites including poinsettias and Christmas trees. Looking to add color to your yard in the winter? Check out Kevin's favorites including primrose, cyclamen, Iceland poppy, and more. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to...