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No bare soil! Benefits of mulch. Growing blueberries. Presidential gardens.
Soil expert Steve Zien says to feed your soil during the winter with a layer of mulch. Prof. Linda Chalker-Scott on the benefits of mulch. The gardens of past U.S. presidents. Blueberry growing tips.
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"Growing Fruit Trees. Low Water Shade Plants."
Phil Pursel of Dave Wilson Nursery talks about growing backyard fruit trees. Low water plants for the shade. A visit to Fort Ross. Growing chili peppers.
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“Winter Care of Backyard Chickens and Bees”
Urban chicken consultant and beekeeper Cherie Sintes-Glover of chickensforeggs.com talks about to keep your poultry flock and beehives cozy in the winter chill. Warren Roberts takes us on a
December tour of the UC Davis Arboretum. Garden Grappler. -
"Holiday Houseplant Care" with Master Gardner Lori Ann Asmus
Lori Ann Asmus, Emerald City Interior Landscape Services, has tips for holiday houseplant care and wreath making ideas. Garden Grappler.
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"What makes for a Healthy Soil" with Steve Zien
Soil pedologist and Organic Advocate, Steve Zien celebrated World Soil Day yesterday. He will join us to talk about how you can improve your own soil. How to start tomatoes from cutting. Growing citrus indoors. Garden Grappler.
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“Answers to Your Garden Questions” with Debbie Flower.
We live in a 365 days a year gardening climate, so there are always questions. We pay an
overdue visit to the mailbag. Retired College Horticulture Professor Debbie Flower is the guest. Garden
Grappler.