Green Acres Garden Podcast
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsGreen Acres Garden Podcast is the podcast that’ll teach budding gardeners like you to grow your green thumb. But whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned horticulturalist, you’re sure to learn something new. Get to know Kevin and Austin as they have conversations with community gardeners and gurus at Green Acres Nursery & Supply—they'll answer questions you didn't know you had.
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Episodes
Grow Like a Pro with Joe Gardener
May 10, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBWelcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with garden legend Joe Lamp'l AKA Joe Gardener. Joe shares his garden wisdom he has cultivated from a lifetime of working with plants and educating the public through his podcast, TV series, books, and online courses. Find out more at his website and links below. JoeGardener.com The Joe Gardener Show Growing A Greener World Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
Growing Native Seeds with Hedgerow Farms
May 03, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBHello green thumbs! This week the team travels to Hedgerow Farms to meet with Julia Michaels Ph.D. Julia shares her passion for native plants and teaches the benefits of planting native wild flowers and grasses. Hedgerow Farms seed packets will be available in stores soon. Learn more at: Hedgerow Farms CA Native Plant Society Bloom! California Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
Kevin's May Garden Tasks
April 26, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin shares his advice, tips and timely garden tasks for success in the garden this season. Do these tasks now before it gets hot and you'll be growing like a pro. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
Spring Recipes From The Garden
April 19, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with writer and master rosarian Debbie Arrington to learn how to cook amazing dishes with food from the garden. Check out Debbie's collections of seasonal recipes: Taste Spring Taste Summer Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
Gardening with Beneficial Insects
April 12, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Steve Hazzard from Organic Control to learn all about utilizing predators, parasites, and other beneficial insects at home. Find out how beneficial nematodes, praying mantids, lady bugs, worms and other organisms can make your garden thrive. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
Grow Your Own Grapes
April 05, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with the Lady Farmer, Jennifer Thomson of Thomson Vineyards to talk all about growing grapes. Jennifer shares how commercial farmers cultivate success and how you can grow table grapes at home and even make your own wine. Thomson Vineyards Felco Pruning Shears Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
How to Grow Rhododendrons & Azaleas
March 29, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBHey green thumbs! This week, Kevin meets with Everette in Folsom to discuss the beautiful ancient genus Rhododendra. Everette breaks down how to help these plants thrive, how to provide acidic soil, proper drainage, and pruning. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
Spring Into The Garden
March 22, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBHey green thumbs! In today's episode the team celebrates the change of seasons and welcomes in the new varieties of plants that thrive in warmer brighter days. Producer Greg joins to share what new plants are arriving in stores, what customers are talking about and why this is the most exciting time of the year. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Spring’s In Bloom catalog Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
Tomato Advice from Brad Gates
March 15, 2024 07:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBHey green thumbs! This week we release part two from our day with Brad Gates. Brad sits down with Kevin to share his advice for growing the best tomatoes possible. Wild Boar Farms tomatoes are now available in Green Acres stores and by seed from Wild Boar Farms Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
March Garden Tasks
March 08, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBWelcome green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin discuss what garden tasks you should be doing right now to prepare your garden for success this spring. Kevin gives recommendations on plants that are great for planting now, irrigation tips, soil preparation, weeding, mulching, and more. Happy gardening! Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
Ultimate Tomato Guide
March 01, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBHey green thumbs. This week Brad Gates from Wild Boar Farms shares his tomato secrets, and gives us everything we need to know to grow the best tomatoes. Learn how to prepare your space, promote healthy soil, irrigate properly, and multiply your output by pinching early growth. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
Creating Beauty With Container Gardening
February 23, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin sits down with the bright and inspiring Kiki at the Folsom location to learn all about creating beautiful pot ups in containers. Kiki shares how containers are so flexible, her favorite plant combinations and some of her planting hacks. For more inspiration check out these 6 Spring Container Recipes. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
Grow Your Own Sacred Space
February 16, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBWelcome green thumbs! This week Kevin speaks with Trisa Soleil about using plants to create your very own personal space in the garden. Remember to connect with nature, care for yourself, and provide for others by growing what matters most. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
Hangout with a Master Gardener
February 09, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBHey green thumbs! In this special extended episode Kevin and Austin welcome master gardener, certified arborist and good friend of the show Kevin Marini into the studio. Kevin shares his love of plants and gives advice on pruning fruit trees, vegetable gardening, and worm composting. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
Ultimate Rose Guide
February 02, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Master Rosarian Charlotte Owendyk to find out how she gets stunning roses blooming all year long. Learn how to quickly prune a rose with Charlotte's Easy Pruning Guide and find a variety that speaks to you from this list of Bullet Proof Roses. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
Starting Seeds Indoors
January 26, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBHey green thumbs! This week, Kevin meets with Dave Faoro from Veneto Gardens to learn about growing from seed. Dave shares his advice for following seed calendars, what supplies to use, and best practices to get your plants started for success. Check out this Veggie Calendar to help with planning your garden now. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
Greg's Sneak Peek Into February
January 19, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin sits down with producer Greg Gayton to get a sneak peek of what's becoming available in stores soon. If you're looking to grow something special this upcoming season find your inspiration now and get after it. Topics covered in this episode include bulbs, bareroot fruit trees, roses, perennials, annuals, garden trends, and how to get motivated. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSm...
Kevin's January Checklist
January 12, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin breaks down garden tasks to do now to prepare for the upcoming season. Now is the time to plan your spring garden, edit your landscape, start plants by seed, and manage winter weeds with solarization or occultation. Learn to prune like a pro at a pruning Garden Talk at Green Acres Nursery & Supply, Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10 AM. Get hands-on with learning and keep our city beautiful at one of these events: McKinley Park Rose Garden Pruning Event Gr...
Time for Dormant Sprays
January 05, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin speaks with Clayton Smith from Monterey Lawn and Garden Products to learn about preventative care for deciduous fruit trees. Clayton shares his industry knowledge on dormant sprays and the diseases they help to prevent. It's not too late to protect your trees now. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
New Year Garden Hangout
December 29, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBHello garden friends! This week, Kevin and Austin welcome Julie to the studio for a look back on the year's garden adventures. The team shares their plans for the next season and celebrates another year of growing. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Epic Gardening
December 22, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin talks to 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 Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Your Own Backyard Orchard
December 15, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBThis week Kevin meets with Ed Laivo the creator of backyard orchard culture. Learn how to grow the fruit you love in your own yard by utilizing Ed's techniques including summer pruning, dense planting, and smart plant selection for successive ripening. Follow this official guide for more details. Let flavor be your guide with these Taste Test Winners Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Plant Smarter with Fruit Sleeves
December 08, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBHey green thumbs! This week, Kevin and Austin dive into the amazing world of planting fruit sleeves. Learn how these products give you access to rare varieties and can be a shortcut to planting success. Congratulations to host Kevin Jordan for receiving the Outstanding Educator Award from the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Fall Citrus Guide
December 01, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBWelcome green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin discuss the many benefits of growing your own citrus at home. Learn how to get started, what varieties are best, and why everyone should plant citrus trees. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Fall Recipes From the Garden
November 24, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBHappy Thanksgiving green thumbs! This week Kevin sits down with writer and gardener Debbie Arrington to learn about growing amazing food from the garden. Debbie shares what she loves to grow and how it all comes together in her digital recipes available now at Sac Digs Gardening. Check out her collection of Fall Recipes. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Growing Your Greens
November 17, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with YouTuber and grower extraordinaire John Kohler to learn how he started cultivating his yard, and how you can be successful in the garden and eat healthier more delicious food. Check out John's YouTube channel Growing Your Greens and learn more on John's Instagram Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
The Evolution of Gardening
November 10, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin welcomes spokesperson and plantsman Nicolas Staddon from Everde Growers. Nicolas shares what it's like to work in the plant industry, the history and future of gardening and what drives his passion for growing. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
All Things Houseplants
November 03, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Marshall at the Green Acres in Roseville to explore the exciting world of growing tropical plants indoors. Learn when to bring plants inside, best care tips, pest management, and how the industry is able to offer so many rare varieties. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Fall Is For Planting: Back to Basics
October 27, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MBHey green thumbs! This week Julie Barbour from Our Water Our World gives us the essential guide to caring for our garden in the Fall season. Learn the how and why of planting, mulching, watering, and feeding plants that will lead to garden success. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Starting a School Garden
October 20, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBHey green thumbs! This week is all about the joy and valuable lessons that can be learned by starting school gardens in our community. The team visits teacher extraordinaire Shelby Medlin and the remarkable kids at Grand Oaks Elementary school to find out what they're growing and how you can start a garden too. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Japanese Maples
October 13, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBWelcome green thumbs! This week is all about magnificent Japanese Maples. Austin talks with two friends who recently visited Japan to find out what they saw, and Kevin sits down with his mentor, Eric Plog to learn how to care for these special trees. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Starting Your Cool-Season Garden
October 06, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBHello garden friends! This week Kevin breaks it down for anyone who wants to start a fall and winter vegetable garden. Learn how different soil amendments work and why you should prep your soil. Then Kevin shares his plant all-stars everyone should grow this season. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Rob In The Garden
September 29, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBHey green thumbs! This week we welcome Rob Stewart to the show to share what he's learned from his travels, growing food with his family and working in the garden. Check out Rob on KVIE's Rob on the Road and America's Heartland Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Nursery & Supply Tree Planting Guide Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Raised Bed Gardening
September 22, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBHey, green thumbs! This week Kevin Marini returns to the show to share his Master Gardener knowledge on growing in raised beds. Learn about the different types of raised beds and how to fill them with the best soil for success. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Nursery & Supply Tree Planting Guide Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Ultimate Tree Care with Pam Bone
September 15, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with the ultimate garden guru, Pam Bone to discuss proper tree care. Pam shares her research-based tips on planting, the importance of roots, mulching, watering and more. With a few simple steps you can establish a tree now and keep it healthy for many years to come. Check out these Tree Care Tips from the Sacramento Tree Foundation Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Nursery & Supply Tree Planting Guide Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn ho...
Build Your Soil For Success
September 08, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBWelcome green thumbs! Did you know garden success starts with healthy soil? This week, Kevin and Austin dig into how you can prepare for Fall by top dressing with compost, introducing organic material to feed the micro-organisms, and planting cover crops. Start building momentum in your soil today. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Ornamental Grasses
September 01, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 41.3 MBWelcome green thumbs! This week Kevin speaks with producer and garden guru Greg Gayton to discuss the wonders of ornamental grasses. Learn how truly beneficial these plants are, and find eye-catching varieties to add to your landscape. Check out these dazzling ornamental grasses Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
The Plant Lady - Marlene Simon
August 25, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin sits down with special guest Marlene Simon, The Plant Lady, to find out what she is working on at UC Davis, what she is growing at home, and how we can have fun in the garden. Listen to Marlene's podcast Flower Power Garden Hour Follow The Plant Lady on Instagram Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Planning For Fall Planting
August 18, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBHey green thumbs! It's a wonderful time because the fall season is approaching and it's time to plan and prepare for cool-season gardening. Kevin and Austin sit down to discuss how to get ready and what plants you can start from seed now. Check out these planting calendars for CA, Central Valley, East Bay, and Low Foothills TX, Northern Texas Region Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Summer Check In
August 11, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Julie Barbour from Our World Our Water for a summer checkin. Julie gives advice on understanding what plants need in the extreme temperatures of summer. Check in with your local master gardeners to learn specifics for your region. Our World Our Water UC Master Gardeners Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Waterwise Planting
August 04, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin visits with Horticulture Adviser and Educator Karrie Reid about her work testing native plants and how we can utilize her research to reduce water use. Find out what plants she recommends, tips on design, and why climate-adaptive plants are so important. Water Use Classification Of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) Search for plants to use in your region in the WUCOLS Database Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water wh...
Hardy Hibiscus
July 28, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBHey, green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Dr. Dariusz Malinowski to discuss the incredible Hardy Hibiscus. Learn about the amazing varieties and interesting traits coming out of this easy-to-grow species and find out why you should plant some of your own. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Succulents and More
July 21, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with succulent expert, Gerhard Bock at his garden in Davis, CA. Gerhard shares his deep knowledge of cactus, succulents, and other waterwise plants, and proves you can create a spectacular landscape with these stunning plants. Kevin also takes a call from a listener and solves a citrus mystery. Watch on YouTube: Succulents and More Garden Tour Follow Gerhard's Blog Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water ...
Know Your Bugs
July 14, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBWelcome garden friends! This week Kevin meets with renowned rosarian, entomologist and bug expert, Baldo Viegas. Baldo shares what bugs are being identified in our region right now and how you should deal with them. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Suburban Farming
July 07, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBWelcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Justin at Neanderthal Farms in Fair Oaks to see his stunning suburban farm. Learn how he grows tomatoes of the future, and how success is just one seed away. Watch on YouTube: Tour of Neanderthal Farms Follow Neanderthal Farms on Instagram Watch Justin on From The Source Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
The Art of Landscape Design
June 30, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBWelcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with renowned designer Ruby Andrews at her sensational home garden, Granite Oaks. Ruby shares her design philosophy and how she created this monumental masterpiece. Watch on YouTube: Garden Tour With Ruby Andrews Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
How To Attract Pollinators
June 23, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets up with Kiki from the Green Acres in Folsom to discuss pollinators. Kiki breaks down why pollinators are important and gives recommendations for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden. Learn more about planting natives at Calscape Follow Kevin's Youtube Channel Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Re-Blooming Orchids
June 16, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Heather from Green Acres in Elk Grove to discuss taking care of Orchids. Learn what to do with an Orchid when you first take it home, when to repot and how to water for amazing extended blooms. Find out more about Orchids from this amazing community forum Slippertalk.com Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWaterSmart.info
Practical Fertilizing
June 09, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBHey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Jared Edwards a local garden guru from Green Acres to discuss fertilizing. Jared breaks down the difference between synthetics and organics, how to apply them, and the science of how it all works. With a little know-how you'll be feeding your plants with all the nutrition they need to thrive. Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group Sign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips Learn how to save water while gardening at BeWat...
The Curly Cultivators
June 02, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBWelcome green thumbs! This week Kevin sits down with local garden super stars Leota and Mikaela also known as the Curly Cultivators. They share tips for growing your own food forest, the benefits of building community, and why they're so passionate about plants. Follow the Curly Cultivators on Instagram If you enjoy music while you garden, check out Austin's Gardening Playlist Gardening Playlist on Spotify Gardening Playlist on Apple Music Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Pod...