Valley Nursery Plantcast

Frigid temperatures are on the horizon and only you can save yourself from the dangers of frost. Have a listen to learn about some practical projects you can squeeze in before the mercury drops. Save yourself from extra work in the spring by getting the work done now!

To celebrate one full year of podcasting glory we look back on the history of Valley Nursery and how it became the beautiful place it is today.

There isn't a houseplant easier to care for than a succulent nor is there a groundcover that spreads easier with such dynamic texture and diversity. Funny how one word can cover such a range of plants, yet succulent does just that. We chat about care for the indoor variety, those which do great outdoors here and some of our favorite indoor darlings too.

You can buy it, or you can make it, either way, it exponentially increases the nutrient levels in your soil and promotes healthy, vibrant plants and vegetables. We give you several tips on how to create beneficially compost from your kitchen and garden waste. It's easy. Really.

Trees aren't the only ones out there bringing beauty to this season change. Shrubs are singing with color this month in hues of yellow, orange, red and purple. The texture and vibrance of these mid-level champions can prolong the appreciation of any garden. Find out about a few different options for your space in this episode from your friends at Valley Nursery.

Ever wonder why leaves turn color? Have you noticed oaks don't drop their leaves? What is the name of that huge tree that sifts through almost all the colors of the autumnal rainbow? Put on your flannel, grab a mug of hot apple cider and tuck in as we answer some questions about autumn.

Spring color begins in the fall with bulb planting. The best selection of daffodils, tulips, hyacinth and other spring bloomers is upon us. This episode is dedicated to the success of your bulbs. We've got tips on how to plant, what to plant together and make gentle suggestions for making your tulips look awesome year after year.

Our annual massive pumpkin shipment has arrived and with it comes a feisty conversation about the use of fall's favored fruit.

The Pacific Northwest's diverse ecosystem is ripe with an equally diverse world of native plants available to enhance your landscape. During this episode we chat about why they are a great idea to plant in your home garden and also select a few of our favorites to highlight.

The season changing does not mean you are finished in the garden. No friends, the fun ain't over. Fall is the PRIMO season for planting new trees and shrubs while also freshening up the yard with mulch AND planting cover crop to replace nutrients in the soil to get your garden primed for next spring. A gardener's work is never done. Wahoo!

At the end of the summer, NW lawns look more like carpets of beige ilk. Fall is the best time to step out onto the dead grass and give your lawn the love it needs to regrow into its green glory with aeration, fertilization and a little overseeding. We chat about how to do that and some lawn alternatives in this episode from Valley Nursery in Poulsbo, Washington.

It's late summer - have you got your watering habits down to a science. We haven't seen much rain so it's easy to over water or under water or worry about watering ... let us help you find the right balance to keep your current garden growing and help the new additions establish healthy roots with manageable watering practices.

Dahlias are everywhere right now and who better to chat find out how to care for the growing and cut blooms than the wonderful woman behind the little yellow flower shack in Port Gamble, Gamble Cove Dahlias very own Yvonne. She shares her secret for the longevity of cut dahlias and answers the age-old question to dig or not to dig up your tubers.

Our gardens are bursting and we talk about the successes and mistakes that shaped our season and guide you into planting for an abundant fall harvest. We also give folks some suggestions about what to do with all of the extra veggies multiplying in gardens this season.

Showy summer blossoms overshadow the silent bones of our gardens that bring delight after the season fades into cooler temperatures. We chat about a few different multi-season deciduous trees that can be planted now to bring joy throughout the year.

Erin and guest host Maria reach into their witchy roots to chat about perennials that are more than just pretty flowers. With Justin on vacation, the gals talk about common summer bloomers used throughout history to quell crazy, calm aches and sooth soreness. All can be grown in the PNW and harvested for use in your own witchy ways.

How easy it is to love one of the most difficult plants to remove in our yards - blackberries. The common Himalayan blackberry is delicious and devilish - hard to remove and hard to resist. We chat about what makes them so voracious in the landscape and how to remove them and replace with the native and non-invasive option.

Keep those stunners stunning with specialized care in the summer guided by Valley's custom container specialist Maria. Her expertise extends beyond the creation of vibrant containers and glorious hanging baskets and her tips will help your garden darlings remain delightful throughout the season.

We talk tools every gardener needs to get the job done in this super summer episode full of guest appearances. The sun is shining, the garden is growing, the landscape in lush and we tell you about the tools to help you maximize your time, minimize your backache and win the war on dandelions.

To prepare for the Kitsap Rose Society Rose Display at Valley Nursery on June 26, we chatted with Master Consulting Rosarian Elena Williams about selecting and growing roses in the PNW.

No one is safe from weeds. This cool, wet spring has been glorious for the weeds and gardeners can't win but we CAN make progress. This episode identifies some of the more common weeds in our region and offers advice on how limit spreading.

Peonies are in full bloom in Kitsap County and in this episode, we chat with Rebecca from Persephone Farm about these stunning spring bloomers.

Showy hydrangeas are the undeniable scene stealer of most northwest gardens - regardless of time (and money) spent curating a stunning garden, a full blooming hydrangea is always bound to get attention. Rightly so. With an abundance of variety and color, these flowering shrubs are a delight to behold and we share tips for cultivating, changing the color of your blooms and lore from the plant's pas...

The ultimate garden vegetable is here and ready to be planted. Tomatoes are in stock and hearty and beautiful and Vallery Nursery's owner and tomato grower extraordinaire Brad Watts chats with us about his sure-fire strategy for home-grown love apples (that is a synonym for tomato, I swear).

With so many different perennials, it's difficult to choose favorites. Sun loving, shade loving, tall, squat, spreading, robust, delicate ... dang folks, we've got them all. We chat about a few of our favorites and the benefits of adding these seasonal celebrants to your garden.