Valley Nursery Plantcast
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsValley Nursery Plantcast is a weekly conversation about plants. Gregarious gardeners Erin & Justin didn’t know much about gardening until they discovered Valley Nursery in Poulsbo, Washington. Elbow deep in dirt and surrounded by experts, they use their blossoming knowledge to share practical and seasonal planting, pruning, purchasing and fertilizing advice.
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110: Low Maintenance Perennials
April 18, 2024 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBSo many plants, such little time. Not to worry listeners, we chat with our resident horticulturalist and very talented plant picker Taylor about some easy perennials you can add to your garden and pretty much leave alone. She and Erin talk about a couple plants that love the sun, others that prefer shade and all that will leave you feeling like you are capable of making things beautiful with just a little effort.
109: Ethereal Ephemerals
April 11, 2024 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBLook quickly because ephemerals are Spring's here today gone tomorrow darlings. They bloom beautifully and briefly and can be a real challenge to grow. On this episode, we talk about how to bring some of these elusive lovelies into your own garden and help them flourish for years to come.
108: What Now? April
April 04, 2024 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIt's the perfect time to do everything! April is a glorious month to be the garden, days are longer, weather is warmer and the garden center is full of everything you need, want and dream of to improve and reshape your own landscape. Within this episode, we help you prioritize action items for your garden and give you some tips for saving time and energy later in the season.
107: Give grass a chance
March 28, 2024 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBNot all grass is created equal. All lawns are grass but not all grass is lawns. Ornamental grasses need care (albeit minimally) and your lawns need the right kind of attention at the right time. This is the season taking care of all of them and we talk about what to do to what to ensure your grasses grow!
106: The Spring Sale Continues!
March 21, 2024 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBMerrily we sale along! As spring officiallybegins, we barrel into the second weekend of the Spring Sale with more specials and a restock of thousands of plants for your home! On this episode, Erin chats with the folks responsible for ordering and maintaining the different sections of the nursery about what they are featuring during the sale and other exciting plants and goods you should look for while you are here.
105: Spring Sale Preview 2024
March 14, 2024 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIt's the SALE of the year! Our annual spring sale is an incredible time to jump start your garden for 2024. We have daily in-store specials on plants, we've got week-long 20% sales on a huge variety of other plants and you have that coupon in your mailbox (or on the kitchen counter) that gives you 30% one item! Use it! On this episode we talk about the deals and why it's a great time to get those sale plants into the ground. So much awesomeness and so many reasons to use exclamation points!!!
104: Rabbit and Deer Resistant Plants
March 07, 2024 14:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThem pesky vermins everywhere buddy and ain't nothing you gonna do about it - or is there? This episode is full of tips to keep the unwanted visitors out of your beloved garden. And really only one of the ideas is ridiculous. Erin and Justin also discuss what you can plant that they'll shy away from or maybe just eat once.
103: Valley Grown
February 29, 2024 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBAt Valley Nursery, a huge selection of our product is grown by ... us. It started as a small endeavor but over the last 10 years, our Valley Grown program has increased so much that we even employ a pig to help out. Justin and Erin chat with the head grower at our greenhouse in Port Gamble about what it takes to run the greenhouse that feeds our awesome nursery.
102: What Now? February
February 22, 2024 14:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBFebruary is a mixed bag - you get snow, you get sun and now you can get pretty much anything that you're looking for to have an incredible garden this spring. This week Justin and Erin chat about new arrivals and a few of the things you can do in the garden right now. With new deliveries arriving weekly the nursery is bursting with options to fuel your garden dreams.
101: Plants with Heart (shaped leaves)
February 15, 2024 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBValentine's Day isn't the only day we should appreciate hearts. There are a plethora of plants with heart shaped leaves that make great additions to your garden or house plant collection ANY time of the year. Justin and Erin chat about some of their favorite perennials, trees and house plants with heart shaped leaves.
100!: A Conversation with THE Ciscoe Morris!
February 08, 2024 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBFor our 100th episode we invited PNW gardening legend Cisco Morris into our Poulsbo studio for a jovial conversation about gardening. He gave us tips on how to prepare for spring and suggested hacks all gardeners should implement. This renowned horticultural hoot has energy and enthusiasm for all things plants that are infectious. He teaches us how to bring the joy of gardening into everyone's life. Ooh la la indeed!
100!: A Conversation with THE Cisco Morris!
February 08, 2024 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBFor our 100th episode we invited PNW gardening legend Cisco Morris into our Poulsbo studio for a jovial conversation about gardening. He gave us tips on how to prepare for spring and suggested hacks all gardeners should implement. This renowned horticultural hoot has energy and enthusiasm for all things plants that are infectious. He teaches us how to bring the joy of gardening into everyone's life. Ooh la la indeed!
99: What Now? Late January/Early February
February 01, 2024 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBTake advantage of pockets of dry and mild weather between our wet squalls to get a jump start on planting for spring! Take inventory of what you have, what you want, what you need and be ready to make your garden better than ever. Super special guest host Maria helps us all remember proper planning prevents poor performance :)
98: Bareroot Fruit Trees - A Conversation with Joe Biringer Jr.
January 25, 2024 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBFor nearly 40 years, Valley has brought in bareroot fruit trees, shade trees and shrubs from Biringer Nursery in Mount Vernon. On this episode, Erin & Justin chat with Joe Biringer Jr. about this family's business and how you can successfully grow fruit trees and home.
97: Bringing Home Berries
January 18, 2024 14:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBWhen it's this cold, all we can do is plan our gardens. Why not plan on adding edible berries? Our nursery is stocked with a big variety of edibles right now and we discuss the differences in the types of berries that will add flavor and color to your landscape! Plan on grasshopper!
96: Prepare for Cold Cold Cold Weather
January 11, 2024 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBWith sub-freezing temps in the forecast looms large this week and we've got some tips to help you and your plants breeze through unscathed. Bundle up, stay warm and bring a little brightness into your home as winter gets real this week.
95: Low Light Loving Plants
December 21, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBThe winter solstice is has less light than any other day of the year so we are celebrating plants that thrive in low light conditions on this episode of the Plantcast. Here's to renewal, rebirth and the return of the light!
94: What Now? December
December 14, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBDecember is proof in the pudding that gardening can be done year-round in the Pacific Northwest. This episode offers some advice for lite gardening activity to do during the darkest month of the year.
93: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide!
December 07, 2023 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBLooking for the perfect gift for anyone on your list - look no further friend because we have it here at Valley Nursery! We chat with our beloved gift shop guru Bailey about some of the items she's brought into the shop for this season of giving and share a few of our favorite things too. Happy shopping!
92: Christmas Trees & Lights & Giving
November 30, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBOur Christmas tree selection is at it's finest and our trees are the freshest in the county and their purchase brings so much more than just holiday delight to your home ... find out about where part of your purchase goes this holiday season on this episode.
91: Rare and Rad Houseplants
November 16, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBIndoor gardens can be as rewarding as their outside brethren especially if you add a rare plant to the mix. Valley has several options that will add new depth and texture to anyone's collection. Yet - there are those who aren't so savvy with their houseplants and that's cool - we talk about a few easier to grow options on this episode too.
90: What Now? November.
November 09, 2023 14:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThe days are shorter and the rain has increased but the work in the garden isn't over. Justin and Erin discuss what they're doing this month in their gardens and offer suggestions for what to plant right now and what to do to keep you busy throughout the fall as well as to set yourself up for success in the spring.
89: A Conversation with Richie Steffen
November 02, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBFern fanatic and horticulturalist extraordinaire Richie Steffen is our guest on this episode of the plantcast. He spreads his enthusiasm for fern tables easier than wind spreads spores and discusses what keeps him so enchanted with all things horticulture.
88: Autumn Explained
October 26, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBWonder why your pumpkins rotted right after you carved them? We'll tell you. Wonder why the leaves change color? We'll tell you that too. Wonder why this podcast is so great? Just listen, you'll find out for yourself.
87: Perennial Division
October 19, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBDividing your perennials is easier than fifth grade math (I've been doing a lot of both lately). Before the first frost, you'll want to brave the rain and divide your spring and early summer perennials to promote better health for your plants. You'll be rewarded with more blooms when the sun shines again. We chat about how it's done in this episode.
86: A Conversation with Dan Hinkley
October 12, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBDan Hinkley, one of the most revered plantsmen in all the world - seriously - chats with Justin and Erin about gardening. We still cant believe it either.
85: Evergreen Texture ... get some
October 05, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBConifers aren't the only champions of green during the long gray months of our beautiful Evergreen State. Shrubs, low growing trees and even ground cover add to the variety in our landscapes that give the eyes something to feast beyond the tall trees.
84: What now? October.
September 28, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBLooking out and wondering what to do with your landscape? We got you friend. From lawn maintenance to tomato ripening tips, our little Plantcast will guide you through October chores to set you up for success all over the yard.
84: What now?
September 28, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBLooking out and wondering what to do with your landscape? We got you friend. From lawn maintenance to tomato ripening tips, our little Plantcast will guide you through October chores to set you up for success all over the yard.
83: Fall Houseplant Care
September 21, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBAs the summer winds down and we all move inside for the season it's time to focus your green thumb onto your houseplants. We've got a few pointers to help you set yourself up for a long winter of loving the plants inside your home. Our fingers are also on the pulse of what plants you can add to your collection for more texture and variety. Get out those quilts and cuddle up.
82: Pumpkins!
September 14, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBEvery year, Vally transforms from your friendly neighborhood nursery into a massive pumpkin-palooza. We unload 42,000 pounds of pumpkins onto our grounds and create a cornucopia of autumnal delight. In this episode, we chat with the farmer who grows the gourds and learn a little bit more about the people and process behind Hopper Bros. Farm.
81: AAA ... Apples are Autumn
September 07, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBApples are every where right now ... on trees, on the ground, in pies, in those back to school lunches and at our nursery. Fall is the season for harvesting and planting the fruit of our beloved state and many of the varieties that thrive in our climate our here at the nursery right now. We share some fun facts (as we always do) about apples, tips on planting apple trees and Justin turns Erin's dream into a trip down memory lane. We are back baby!
80: Valley on the Small Screen! (and sale highlights)
August 03, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBValley's own customer container guru Maria makes her television debut on BKAT this month. Without any spoilers she tells us about the show which was filmed at Valley! We also discuss featured products in the progressive sale (now save 50% on annuals!) and provide details about annual Loyalty Rewards sale that begins on Saturday, Aug. 5.
79: Midsummer Maintenance
July 20, 2023 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBIt's beautiful in your garden - look at all that you've accomplished! Now keep it simply keep it looking fabulous with easy care. Erin & Justin remind sitting at staring at the fruits of your labor won't keep them looking great for long. Get out there and spend a little time keeping your plants tidy, trimmed, pruned and harvested. You've come this far - keep it growing!
78: Think About Fall Vegetables Right NOW
July 13, 2023 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBSure, it's the middle of summer. Enjoy your vegetables now. Just remember, proper planning prevents poor performance and why not continue to be a stellar vegetable gardener into the fall and over the winter. The time to start prepping and planting your fall vegetable garden is upon us. Find out what we are doing to get our greens growing on this amazing and brief!!!! podcast! Then get back out to enjoying our amazing NW summer. kissy face!
77: Make Cut Flowers LAAAAAST
June 29, 2023 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBFrustrated by the lack of longevity with your cut flowers? Turn that frown upside down with a few simple tricks to prolonging the life of your bouquets presented by your favorite friendly podcast hosts Erin & Justin.
76: Baby Bloomers
June 22, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBBig blooming flowers are generally the show stoppers but there are loads of little guys out there that are just as lovely and can add texture and interest to your garden. Don't ignore your baby bloomers friends, they easily fit into the big picture of any sized garden.
75: How to Water Everything
June 15, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBOur gardens are as varied as we are. Watering your lawns is way different than your hanging baskets which are way different than your veggies - so don't do it all the same. We'll talk you through how to water the various zones of your oasis so you aren't over or under watering anything.
74: Vibrant Later Blooming Perennials
June 08, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBAs we slide out of spring and into summer, keep color bursting in your garden with late blooming perennials. Find out a few of our favorites that bring brightness into your landscape throughout the summer months.
REBROADCAST: Perfectly Pretty Peonies
June 01, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBMaybe you missed this episode the first time or maybe you are a new listener (welcome) or maybe you just want to hear again about how these flowers are just timeless. Peonies are late spring stunners that can survive for DECADES in your garden if cared for propery. We had the pleasure of chatting with farmer and seasoned peony grower Rebecca Slattery of Persephone Farm in Indianola about these luscious blooms. Bloom on babies!
73: Nasty Noxious Scotchbroom
May 25, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBThat bright prolific yellow plant that's blooming every where in Kitsap County is an invasive noxious weed. Getting rid of it is as challenging as gardening is rewarding. We chat about how and when to get rid of the nasty plant so it won't destroy your yard the work you've put into it.
72: Herbs are Easy
May 18, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIt ain't hard to have a prolific herb garden in the PNW and this is an episode dedicated to a handful of the freshest and easiest herbs you can grow for culinary purposes. Think of the as the gateway to great flavor. With little care you'll grow lots of taste sensations - what's not love?
71: Pepper Planting Pep Talk
May 11, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBValley Nursery owner Brad Watts swoops into the studio to offer tips on how to successfully grow sweet and hot peppers in this episode of the Plantcast. It's up to you to decide if you are going to be sweet or spicy.
70: Climbing Vines
May 04, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBWhether they're climbing up a trellis or winding through your rhodies - climbing vines can be a striking addition to any yard, providing shade (sometimes), wow factor and cascades of color. We've got options that will suit your fancy and maybe make your space even look a little more fancy.
69: Planting to Promote Pollinators
April 27, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBPollinators are our greatest allies in the garden. Want more blooms? Place more landing pads for the pollinators in your garden. What a bounitful harvest? Plant more color variety. There are very simple tricks and additions you can make to your garden to make it a healthier and happier habitat for the little guys who do so much work. Find out some of the options we have in stock today and get out in this awesome weather to make your yard a better place.
68: Let's Play Name that Unusual Conifer!
April 20, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBDiverging from the norm, in this episode Erin tries to stump Justin with simple descriptions of a few of the more unusual trees found at Valley Nursery. The extended cold this season is actually perfect for planting trees and shrubs and our nursery has several very cool, very weird looking statement pieces that will inspire conversation and bring funky freshness to any landscape.
67: Shade - for growing, not throwing
April 13, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBShade is a garden feature oft feared by novice gardeners. The options for turning it into a bright and colorful spot in your yard are abundant. Don't fear the shade - embrace it! Ground cover, shrubs and flowers can be planted in the varying degrees of shade with stunning results. Find out some options for bringing unexpected delight into some of the darkest areas of your garden in this episode from Valley Nursery in Poulsbo, WA.
66: Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces
April 06, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBShort on space but long on desire for home-grown veggies? Fret not my friend, we've got you covered. From planting in lovely ceramic containers to utilizing old tires, you can grow what you fancy in the strange or small or strange small space you have with a little patience and ingenuity. We'll help you cultivate both in this episode of the Valley Nursery Plantcast.
65: Flowering Trees Blooming NOW
March 30, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBBursts of pink and white are popping up all over Kitsap County as flowering trees start to bloom throughout the Pacific Northwest. Justin and Erin chat about the two showiest right now but also discuss the trees that will be delightfully bloomtastic in the coming weeks.
64: Updated Spring Sale Info & Fuchsia Planting Details
March 23, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBValley Nursery's 17th Annual Spring Sale continues through March 26 and our celebrated fuschia planting event begins on Saturday, March 25 and runs through April 2. Hosts Justin and Erin discuss new addtions to the sale and discuss details of the fuschia planting as well as chat about how to help the plants once they're hanging at your home daring the hummingbirds to drink their body weight in nectar.