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That was certainly a cold snap, but did it kill my plants?
Host Glen Andresen and co-pilot Jim Gilbert offer up a live pre-recorded show
made on 2/5/24. Oh boy, what an ice and cold and wind storm we had, but how
much plant damage was actually done? It's too early to tell so don't go
digging up any plants until you are absolutely s... -
Soil prep
Host Glen Andresen and co-pilot Jim Gilbert are back in the studio for move
live fun. Oh boy, spring is on the way…at least for this weekend. It's time
to get your soil prepared. But what does that mean, and is it even necessary?
Still time to prune and plant bare root plan... -
It's dormant pruning time…but wait until after the cold snap
Host Glen Andresen and co-pilot Jim Gilbert are again in the studio live, so
give us a call! It's time for dormant pruning of fruit trees, and we've got
the how and when answers, from apples to kiwis...and what NOT to prune now.
Plus, yep, cold weather is finally arriving a... -
What, we're in a warmer growing zone now?
Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert are back in the studio live. Did you
know we have a new Plant Hardiness Zone? We do, and you didn't even have to
move! We discuss what this means for you and what you can (mostly reliably)
grow. Plus, it's time to plan for the upcom... -
It's time for gathering--and using--leaves
Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert present a show recorded live in late
October of this year. It's time to get those leaves on unplanted garden beds
and around perennial plants, too. Leaves on top of the ground keep the
microorganisms in your soil happy and active, th... -
Get your beds ready now for fall, winter, and spring
Host Glen Andresen welcomes back Jim Gilbert to the studio to talk about
final tasks in the fall garden. Plus make plans now to take advantage of the
single best free source of nutrients for your garden: leaves! And now is the
time to convert grass or weeds to raised (or no...