Green Acres Garden Podcast

Happy New Year garden friends! This week, Kevin and Austin travel to the store to check out the new stock of bareroot fruit trees now available . Learn about all of the special varieties, how to plant bareroots, and how to prune them for amazing harvests. Image: Sugar Twist Pluerry™ Interspecific Plum Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In t...

Happy New Year! This week Kevin and Austin celebrate the last episode of the year by answering your questions submitted through the Green Acres Nursery & Supply Facebook page (@idiggreenacres). Follow the Green Acres Garden Podcast group on Facebook for the opportunity to have your questions answered on future episodes, share your ideas for topics, and more. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Ac...

Hey green thumbs! This week, Kevin and Austin get inspired for the upcoming season of growing by taking a trip to the seed racks at Green Acres Nursery & Supply. Kevin makes his seed recommendations and breaks down the different methods of growing by seed and how to follow a planting calendar. Vegetable Planting Calendar Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres G...

Welcome back green thumbs! This week the show welcomes a special guest, Donna Apidone. Donna is a familiar voice in Sacramento having been the voice of Morning Edition on CAP Radio for 24 years. Today she shares what she has learned in the garden and how anyone can benefit from growing. Visit Donna's website here . Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden...

Hello garden friends. This week Kevin and Austin explore all the amazing plants available now in fruit sleeves. Learn how planting a fruit sleeve gives you a head start to growing a great producer. Kevin gives his recommendations for varieties of berry, pomegranate and fig. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area?...

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin explores the annual Mountain Mandarin Festival in Auburn CA on a mission to find out why this Northern California citrus is so popular. Learn from growers, scientists, and festival goers why Mandarins are not only healthy and delicious, but easy to grow. Mountain Mandarin Festival Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podca...

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin guides you through his winter garden checklist. This is the time to protect sensitive plants, prune fruit trees, adjust care for houseplants, and it's not too late to get some plants in your garden. 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 St...

Hey garden friends! This week Kevin takes us on a journey through time to discover the origins of early plant life and how simple plants evolved into the complex organisms we see today. Learn about plant history, plant morphology and how to care for modern plants with a little knowledge of chemistry. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In th...

Welcome green thumbs! Want to grow vegetables but not convinced you have enough space? This week Kevin meets Dave Faoro to learn about gardening smart with smart pots. Dave shares how you can grow food anywhere by dividing your garden into small easily manageable containers that gardeners of any level can be successful at. Smart Pots at Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast G...

Welcome garden friends. This week, Kevin and Austin discuss the magical and surprising world of bulbs. Learn about the many varieties of these special plants, and how to plant them now to give you a dazzling reward in your spring garden. 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 St...

Hey green thumbs. This week, Kevin and Austin get motivated to plant trees. Kevin shares his easy guide to planting a tree and recommends some of his favorite varieties. Pictured: Chinese Pistache 'Keith Davey' 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...

Hello garden friends! This week the team travels to the Green Acres Nursery & Supply in Folsom for the Sierra Foothills Rose Society's annual rose show. Kevin talks to competitors and judges to discover what makes a winning rose. Sierra Foothills Rose Society Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn...

Hello green thumbs! This week Kevin sits down with friend of the show Julie Barbour to explore creating beautiful and lush lawns. With a few simple steps you can help your grass bounce back from the heat of summer and actually become more resilient and healthier. Follow the informational links mentioned by Julie to learn more. UC Guide to Healthy Lawns Our Water Our World Delta Bluegrass Seasonal...

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin discuss their plans for amazing fall veggie gardens. Learn about all the healthy and delicious vegetables you can enjoy throughout the fall and Winter season by simply sowing seeds now.  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 Stro...

Hey green thumbs. This week Kevin meets with Greg Gayton to discuss the exciting gardening season ahead. It's time to transition into our fall and winter gardens and even think ahead for next year. Greg shares his tips for a successful fall garden, what plants are best to start now, and why this is a prime time of year. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres G...

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Urban Forester and certified Arborist Anne Fenkner to talk about trees. Learn how Sacramento became the City of Trees, why planting trees is important, and how you can get involved in creating a more equitable urban forest for us all. Find an Arborist Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the...

Welcome back. Kevin talks with Green Acres' very own Garden Guru, Colton, about solutions to common garden challenges. He walks us through answers to the most popular questions he gets this time of year. You may get answers to questions you didn't know you had. Can you identify what is pictured? Answer: Spittle from a Spittlebug on Salvia Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery &a...

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with local design legend, Roberta Walker, to explore her lush and ever-changing landscapes. Learn how forming pathways, installing drip irrigation, going vertical, and selecting the right plants can turn any space into a waterwise garden full of interest year-round. Watch the video tour here Follow the Digging Deep podcast Visit Roberta's website Gr...

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin welcomes Steve Zien to share his knowledge on pest management and soil biology. Steve is able to breakdown IPM and make it easy to get started. Learn how everything in the garden is connected and how simple preventative measures can create flourishing ecosystems in your home garden. Learn more about IPM from the Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program Gre...

Welcome garden friends! This week Kevin meets with Brad Gates from Wild Boar Farms to learn about the amazing tomatoes he's been developing for decades. Brad shares his tips for growing great fruit, how to save seeds, and which new and exciting varieties are currently available. Watch on YouTube: Interview with Wild Boar Farms Wild Boar Farms Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garde...

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin visits the stunning backyard garden of Dave Roberts in Sacramento. Dave's garden is inspired by desert terrains and features many beautiful cacti and succulents. Learn about the many varieties of succulents, how to utilize a small space, and how to care for these unique plants. Watch on YouTube: Succulent Garden Tour Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acr...

Hey green thumbs! This week the team visits Harvest Day hosted by the UC Master Gardeners of Sacramento at Fair Oaks Park. This annual celebration was a bustling event full of garden legends who are happy to share their knowledge and help you achieve gardening success. Master Gardeners of Sacramento Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres Sign...

Hey green thumbs! Sit back and relax as Kevin and Austin answer all of your garden questions submitted through the Green Acres Nursery & Supply Facebook page (@idiggreenacres). Follow the Green Acres Garden Podcast group on Facebook for the opportunity to have your questions answered on future episodes, share your ideas for topics, and more. Green Acres Nursery & Supply BeWaterSmart.info G...

Welcome back garden friends! This week the team visits the E.B. Stone™ Organics headquarters in Suisun, California. Soil expert Jim gives a tour of their eco-friendly production facility where they have perfected formulating soils, amendments and fertilizers. Learn about the variety of ingredients that go into their products and how organics can help you achieve garden success. Watch the video tou...

Hey green thumbs! This week the team meets with decomposition expert Kevin Marini to learn how you can make a positive impact on the planet and your backyard with composting. Learn about the many easy ways to start composting today and find out which method will work best for you. Watch On YouTube: How To Compost Read On:  Composting 101 Green Acres Garden Podcast Group on Facebook @idiggreenacres...