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Send us a textOn this episode of The Plant Movement Podcast, we're joined by the dynamic co-founders Willie Rodriguez and Eddie Gonzalez to introduce their innovative venture: The Nursery Growers. It's a company that's turning heads by providing essential guidance and practical solutions for plant growers, and it's arriving just when the industry needs it most.Willie and Eddie dive into the pressing challenges that many growers, especially newcomers, face. From a lack of information and guidance in the past to unaddressed problems causing loss of sales, they speak candidly about how The Nursery Growers is designed to eliminate guessing in plant care. Willie shares his personal journey—starting a plant nursery with little support—while highlighting the crucial need for focused growth to prevent missed opportunities.Whether you're a seasoned grower or just getting started, this episode will inspire you with new ideas on how success in the Green Industry is rooted in product quality, effective marketing, and the right support. Tune in to learn how The Nursery Growers offers consultations to identify and solve plant care issues, creating clearer pathways for industry newcomers.Directed and Produced by Eddie EVDNT Gonzalez Intro Song by : MproveThe Nursery GrowersCall: 786-522-4942Email: info@thenurserygrowers.comIG: www.instagram.com/thenurserygrowersweb: www.thenurserygrowers.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Plant Movement Podcast Email: eddie@theplantmovementnetwork.com & willie@theplantmovementnetwork.comCall: (305) 216-5320 Web: https://www.theplantmovement.comFollow Us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/theplantmovementpodcast A's Ornamental NurseryWE GROW | WE SOURCE | WE DELIVERCall: (305) 216-5320Web: https://www.asornamental.comFollow Us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/asornamentalnurseryPlant Logistics Co.(Delivering Landscape Plant Material Throughout the State of Florida)Call: (305) 912-3098Web: https://www.plantlogisticsco.comFollow Us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/plantlogisticsDisclaimer: The contents of this podcast/youtube video are for informational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute financial, accounting, or legal advice. I can't promise that the information shared on my posts is appropriate for you or anyone else. By listening to this podcast/youtube video, you agree to hold me harmless from any ramifications, financial or otherwise, that occur to you as a result of acting on information found in this podcast/youtube video.Support the show

Third party research is crucial to making sure agricultural inputs work as advertised, and David Holden has been a trusted evaluator for many companies, including ours.Holden Research and Consulting in Ventura County has worked with more than 100 crops, ranging from avocados to zucchini.Holden has carried out at least 750 biostimulant-type trials in the last 20 years. He said biostmulants hold promise in fighting abiotic stress, in particular.“I have quite often seen a reduction in the effect of various diseases, mites and insects when you use some of these products,” he said. “In other words, healthier plants are happier plants, and they live under stress situations better.”Holden said his research helps show how biostimulants work, but growers would be interested in knowing why they are working. He said better answers to those questions would entice more farmers to try this newer technology. 

This episode is for anyone who eats food. Daniel and Quinn sit down with Dr. Sarah Taber, candidate for NC Commissioner of Agriculture, to chat about North Carolina's most important economic sector. A bona fide plant wizard, Dr. Taber impresses the Holler with her expertise in agronomy and commitment to sustainable farming while unpacking the innovations and reforms that can make North Carolina the greatest state in the Union for farmers and foodies.  Connect with Dr. Taber on…  Instagram: @sarahtabernc Twitter: @SarahTaber_bww Website: https://taberfornc.com/ Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/thehometownholler. As a Patreon supporter, you help us build a better North Carolina, one conversation at a time. Connect with the Holler on social media @thehometownholler or by visiting our website www.thehometownholler.com

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[REBROADCAST FROM February 28, 2024] Spring is here, and it's time to start thinking about how to help your houseplants and outdoor garden maximize the longer days and warmer weather. Christopher Satch, aka The Plant Doctor, joins to share tips and take your questions.This segment is guest-hosted by Matt Katz.

Hilton Carter, a.k.a. The Plant Doctor, is out with “The Propagation Handbook.” He shares his tips on how to propagate plants such as pothos, ficus, succulents, and more. USC has barred valedictorian Asna Tabassum from speaking at commencement next month. The school's reasoning: safety concerns after groups criticized her pro-Palestinean views.  Leading the GOP coup against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and a sex scandal have defined Matt Gaetz's tenure in Congress. Yet the Florida Republican maintains influence with his party's standard-bearer, Donald Trump. ABC's “Abbott Elementary” is a mockumentary that portrays the chaos within an inner-city school. Janelle James talks about playing the brash, self-centered principal. 

Meteorological spring is a mere two days away, meaning it's time to start thinking about how to help your houseplants and outdoor garden maximize the longer days and warmer weather. Christopher Satch, aka The Plant Doctor, joins to share tips and take listener questions.  *This segment is guest-hosted by Matt Katz.

Welcome to The Garden Party! A weekly podcasts about ALL THINGS GARDENING! This week we talk about plant disease and preventative measures of handling them! Make Sure to Like + Subscribe + Drop a Comment or Question Down Below! Hosted by @TexasGardenGuy https://beacons.ai/texasgardenguy Dr. Kevin Ong Director of the Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab https://www.instagram.com/txplantclinic/ https://plantclinic.tamu.edu/ Vikram Baliga @ThePlantProf https://www.instagram.com/the.plant.prof/ Phil D'Angelis @Philsfigs https://www.instagram.com/philsfigs/

Grief shows up in our lives in many forms–we grieve departed loved ones, past selves, seemingly missed opportunities, and even find ourselves grieving over that plant we just couldn't keep alive. In her new book, Good Things, plant doctor, stylist, and author, Maryah Greene is helping the inner child in all of us revisit our experiences and address loss and trauma in a compassionate and relatable way.HOST: Taylor Camille, Director of Podcasts at Well+Good GUESTS: Maryah Greene, Plant Doctor, Stylist and founder of Greene Piece and author of “Good Things”You can find more from Maryah here, follow her on social here and purchase “Good Things” hereABOUT THIS PODCASTAt Well+Good HQ, we spend our days talking to and learning from the most interesting people in wellness—experts, thought-leaders and celebrities. On The Well+Good Podcast we're inviting you to join the conversation. With each episode, our hosts will dig into our most clicked on topics in order to reimagine what it means for you to live well. Tune in weekly to find the wellness that fits your frequency.Subscribe to our newsletter to keep the conversation going ABOUT WELL+GOOD STUDIOSFind the wellness that fits your frequency with podcasts from Well+Good Studios. We invite you to listen in as we learn about healthy living from the most interesting experts, thought-leaders, and celebrities in wellness. Discover shows that will help you reimagine what it means for you to live well, from the voices of Well+Good.You can also find more from Well+Good on our website on YouTube or social in between shows.Got thoughts? Shoot us a line at podcasts@wellandgood.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maryah Greene, a fellow Bank Street College of Education Alum joins me to talk about her debut children's novel Good Things.

Well well well, if it isn't the hypothetical smoke circle of the century back at it again for another pod ep. Maryah Greene is a New York based Plant Doctor & Stylist and founder of the plant design firm, Greene Piece. She is a former elementary educator and graduate from the Bank Street College of Education. Seemingly unrelated, Maryah's time spent in the classroom coupled with her journey as NYC's go-to plant specialist, sprouted her debut picture book, Good Things (published by Penguin Random House). Much like her plants, Maryah knows what it's like to start from seed and has no intention of stopping anytime soon. Shop Good Things, a tender and honest story about loss, hope and memory. AVAILABLE August 1, 2023. https://www.yourgreenepiece.com/good-things ALL THINGS MARYAHhttps://www.instagram.com/greene.piece/https://www.tiktok.com/@maryahgreeneyourgreenepiece.comSHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV'S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL: https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shopDiscount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvaryDon't forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode! 

You've always loved plants, but when you leave home in search of new opportunities, you discover that your passion for bulbs and blooms can help others…and maybe even change the world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most of us maybe know one thing about George Washington Carver -- that he invented peanut butter. Not only is that not true, but his work with peanuts was just a tiny slice of the botanical and agricultural advances - from crop rotation to use of organic fertilizers - he pioneered. Find out more on this week's show.

In this episode of Around the Farm, host Clint Chaffer converses with Dr. Andrew Penney, a "Plant Doctor" and Technical Agronomist for Bayer Crop Science. Dr. Penney is not just an expert in the field, but also the host of the ag podcast, 'A Penney For Your Thoughts.' Dr. Penney shares insights from his career in agronomy, shares how his podcast came to life, reveals his dream guests and standout episodes. He also sheds light on the current planting season, analyzing trends and factors influencing farmers' decisions this year.

Peak growing season is upon us, both for outdoor plants and our indoor ones. Christopher Satch, aka The Plant Doctor, takes your calls and questions on how to keep your green companions happy and healthy.  

While at the Northern Australian Food Futures Conference, host Oli Le Lievre sat down with Tom White, an agronomist for Elders in Katherine.  Originally from Toowoomba, Tom has a real love of plants and has wanted to be an agronomist since doing work experience at B&W Rural...during a drought. They discuss: How he made the move to Elders Katherine after turning down the job for thinking he was “too green”, but now says that you've got to “learn to be uncomfortable”. Tom sheds light on the role of an agronomist, describing it as being a "doctor for plants."  Address the myth about intense production systems in the NT. His advice to students: “Give it a crack, you only have to be as good as the fellow that's applying next to you. So don't ever cut yourself short or think that you're not ready or that you're not good enough.”

As a garden writer, I get a lot of questions every year basically asking this: What's wrong with my (fill in the blank) plant? An accurate diagnosis is the critical first step before taking any corrective action...but how do gardeners get one, and then where do they get guidance on what to do next? The creators of the online Purdue Plant Doctor that does just that—plus offers possible solutions—are here today. Two Purdue professors, entomologist Cliff Sadof and plant pathologist Janna Beckerman, collaborated on the recent enhancements to the Purdue Plant Doctor online tool at PurduePlantDoctor dot com, and they offered advice on how to sharpen our diagnostic skills and learn to do the homework it takes to plot a course of action when trouble strikes.

As a garden writer, I get a lot of questions every year basically asking this: What's wrong with my (fill in the blank) plant? An accurate diagnosis is the critical first step before taking any corrective action…but how do gardeners... Read More ›

There's something magical about this time of year! I love fall, but after the initial excitement of pumpkin-flavored drinks and sweater weather wears off, the shorter days and chilly temperatures can leave me feeling physically and mentally drained. If this is the case for you, too, you're not alone. As the season changes, it's natural for our moods to shift too. Experts have confirmed that a decrease in daylight can affect our sleep, energy levels, and social ability.While it's essential to take steps to protect your mental health all year round, the change in seasons may require extra support. We need to be proactive to prevent the fall and winter blues from setting in.  This year, I've decided to make a commitment to protect my mental health by picking up new hobbies that support me in a positive way. Today I want to talk with you about some of the hobbies I plan to take on and I've thrown in a few hobbies that I personally won't be doing but I do think they will be great for you.   TIME STAMPS[02:41] Cooking new soups[04:09] Calligraphy can help boost your happiness[08:23] Why I'm getting back into photography[13:55] Beat your face sis[22:55] Meet my plant babies[34:50] Journaling Support for the Look On The Bright Side Podcast comes from: Jessie Monroe Nail Care:  Visit JessieMonroeNailCare.com and save 20% on your entire order (excluding bundles) with code BrightSide20Resources Mentioned in the episodePLANTSApartment Therapy ft The Plant Doctor (watch)Planterina (watch)Christopher Griffin the @PlantKweenMAKEUPJackie Aina (watch)BeatFace Honey (watch)Destiny Godley (watch)Don't forget to watch the video podcast on  Patreon and visit my blog for additional resources.Connect With Me: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | My PatreonDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost. Support the show

Are dandelions really that bad? We didn't think so until we heard from Idaho's Plant Doctor.

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 1 – Coming to you from Summit Responsible Solutions Studios, Host and garden expert, Teresa Watkins and Sharon Fisher chat about all the things to do at the Apopka Art and Foliage Festival, April 23rd and 24th.  Teresa will be at the “Ask the Plant Doctor” booth on Saturday, April 23rd. Stop by and let Teresa help you with your garden dilemma. Gardening calls and texts include plants for wet clay soils, powdery mildew on crape myrtles, will I get more mango blooms this year, bird watching, citrus, magnolia tree fertilizer, growing lilies, and more.   https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7 Graphic Credits: Apopka Art and Foliage Festival    Listen to Better Lawns and Gardens every Saturday 7 am - 9 am EST.  Call in with your garden questions 1.888.455.2867, or text 23680.     #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #tropical #floridalife #photography #SHE #fertilizer #turf #grass #landscaping #fruits #vegetables #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #2022 #gardening #fertilizer #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow #ArtintheGarden #Art #Festivals #Apopka 

Even though I don't live anywhere near St. Louis, one of my most used and appreciated resources for plant information over many, many years has been the Missouri Botanical Garden, with its world-class offerings to gardeners both in person and online. One feature I look forward to each year is the garden's annual Plants of Merit list, and today we're going to talk about those standout varieties just in time to guide your springtime plant shopping.  My guest today is Daria McKelvey, supervisor of the Kemper Center for Home Gardening at the Missouri Botanical Garden, where she oversees its extensive indoor and outdoor gardens, its Plant Doctor answer line, and a lot of the website features I mentioned that I rely on so much. 

 PLANT DOCTOR Brown Rot of Stone fruit There's plenty of cultivars of stone fruit trees that can fit into any size garden. Trixie and Pixie dwarf nectarine and peach trees have been around for years. “There's even a nectarine tree classed as Super Dwarf called ‘ Peach Sunset” that is grafted onto super dwarfing rootstock to produce a more compact tree growing to around 1.5 m tall. This Nectarine is self fertile so only one tree is needed. But before we get too carried away, what are the cons for growing stone fruit? Is deciduous a con? Possibly, because stone fruit tree are deciduous so if you don't like the bare look in winter, stone fruit trees are not for you. Do you need two trees for fruit set? Not always so do your homework. Preventative spraying for peach leaf curl and  brown root of stone fruit may be needed. Perhaps I'm preaching to the converted and you already grow stone fruit. Also perhaps, like me, you've never had a delectable harvest stolen from under your nose due to a fungal disease.   Imagine this, ripe luscious fruit that you pick and place in your fruit bowl. A day later, the same fruit has inexplicably in part turned a mushy brown, soon to be consumed completely by the fungus.   Or you have bunches of fruit on your tree and some of the start dropping off or look like in the image, with a brown sunken fungal growth. The bad news is, it's too late to do something about it now. If you don't want a repeat of those nasty surprise in your stone fruit, you have to be pro-active with preventative spraying in winter when the tree is leafless and dormant. Spraying with sulphur at that time is a good go to all round spray. You may even have to open the centre of established trees a bit more than usual to increase air flow. Still, the fruit I ate off my trees this year were super delicious and well worth growing your own stone fruit trees.   For more tips listen to the podcast. I'm talking with Steve Falcioni of www.ecoorganicgarden.com.au    Let's find out PLAY: Brown rot of stone fruit_16thFebruary 2022That was Steve Falcioni from www.ecoorganicgarden.com.au If you have any questions you can email us Realworldgardener@gmail.com or write in to 2rrr, PO Box 644 Gladesville NSW 1675.

 PLANT DOCTOR Slime Mould: What Is It?  Part 1   What do the words slime mould conjure up in your imagination? Is it that black stuff growing in the grout and on the tiles in your bathroom? Or is it that green stuff on your paths on the south side of the house? You may be surprised to find that it's neither one of those so where is it lurking? There are a lot of other moulds that live in the garden some of which are very useful. Wolf Milk Slime mould Slime moulds are in the kingdom:Protista. Did you know that slime moulds have a life cycle, and when you are able to observe them, is only part of their lifecycle? They're usually brightly coloured -reds, vivid greens, yellow and purple.  They can grow on grass, logs and pretty much anywhere where the environment is conducive. Slime moulds are not very well known in Australia, but Tasmania has around 100 species of slime moulds one of which is called 'dog vomit.'  Slime moulds are highly useful in that they break down materials, 80% of which is made available to plants. Let's find out more by listening to the podcast. I'm talking with Steve McGrane, horticulturist and agriculturist. If you have any questions about slime mould or some feedback why not email us realworldgardener@gmail.com or write in to 2RRR PO Box 644

Slime Moulds part 2 The podcast continues with the topic of slime mould but particularly, about the slime mould called phytophthora.  Did you prick up your ears? Yep, that's the root rot known as phytophthora which gardeners dread. Gardeners are often told that phytophthera, in particular Phytophthera cinnamomi,  is a fungi but it's actually a water mould. You may have even heard it called 'root rot.' Phytophora is a particular slime mould that belongs to a group or Phyllum called Oomycota  This group are moulds that can only move in water columns. Phytophthora cinnamomi lives in the soil and in plant tissues,  During drought or prolonged dry periods , the organisms become dormant chlamydospores which is just a resting spore of Ascomycota.  When environmental conditions are suitable, the chlamydospores germinate, producing mycelia (or hyphae) and sporangia.  The sporangia ripen and release zoospores, which infect plant roots by entering the root behind the root tip.  This organism is very resistant to most chemicals that gardeners can throw at it and doesn't die with soil disturbance.. Dieback of branches of whole shrubs or trees is often seen in the Australian bush. Should you ever see branch dieback in your trees or shrubs or stem dieback in your tomatoes, it just may be due to a problem called root rot that is actually a slime mould.  The best way Botanic gardens have dealt with it is by fencing off affected beds within the gardens so horticulturists and the public don't transfer the spores around the the gardens or indeed, back home to their own gardens. Drainage was also improved in garden beds so that the organism wasn't able to stay 'live' or active. Compost is also added to soil to improve the soil so the microorganisms can combat this slime mould. Let's find out more by listening to the podcast. I'm talking with Steve McGrane, horticulturist and agriculturist. So know you know the facts and myths about Phytophthera and how to deal with it in your garden. If you have any questions about slime mould or some feedback why not email us realworldgardener@gmail.com or write in to 2RRR PO Box 644

For our final episode of the year, we're injecting a little more festive spirit with our original Get Gardening co-conspirator, Ian Roofe. From stunning seasonal Show & Tell to some great gardening gift ideas, this episode is packed not only with plants, but books, tools and laughter! Before we hand over that plant list, thank you for listening this year (and last!) - we love making the podcast, but there wouldn't be much point without you wonderful people. So thank you for showing up each week, for your feedback and questions and for loving plants as much as we do. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Happy Gardening! PLANT LIST Eryngium pandanifolium 'Physic Purple' Eryngium eburneum Cornus capitata Camellia sasanqua 'Narumigata'  Camellia 'Snow Flurry' Coronilla valentina subsp. glauca 'Citrina' Coronilla valentina subsp. glauca   Iris unguicularis Iris unguicularis 'Peloponnese Snow' Iris unguicularis 'Mary Barnard' Fuchsia x bacillaris Borinda papyrifera  Asplenium scolopendrium Cristatum Group Asplenium scolopendrium 'Angustifolium'  Picea pungens Picea pungens 'Brexit Blue' Picea pungens 'The Blues' Picea pungens 'Edith' Symphyotrichum laeve 'Orpheus' Daphne odora 'Mae-Jima'  Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' Daphne 'Spring Herald' Prunus tenella 'Fire Hill' Arum 'Monksilver' Arum italicum subsp. italicum 'Marmoratum' Arum italicum subsp. neglectum 'Miss Janay Hall' Camellia japonica 'Takanini' Camellia × vernalis 'Yuletide' Daphne bholua 'Mary Rose' Schefflera taiwaniana Schefflera rhododendrifolia Quercus cerris 'Curly head' Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso' Bulbine caulescens Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' Daphne mezereum 'Bowles White' 

Hello young scientists. I'm Dr. Universe and if you are anything like me, you've got lots of big questions about our world. Today's special guest is someone who is really curious about plants and why they get sick—yes, you heard that right, plants can get sick, too.  We'll also investigate some questions about pumpkins along the way. As always, kids can submit a question for a chance to be featured on a future episode at askDrUniverse.wsu.edu/ask

PLANT DOCTOR FUNGUS GNATS These tiny flying things can swarm around your indoor plants but other than annoyance, are they killing your plants? Those tiny little flies that hang around your fruit bowl or indoor plants aren't always that same thing.  Sometimes they're confused with fruit flies, or even ordinary house flies, but none of those two are correct. Inevitably they're up to no good but how to tell them apart? There are fungus gnats and fermentation flies.they are attracted to different things. Fermentation or vinegar flies tend to hang around the fruit bowl, especially if you've got overripe fruit because vinegar flies are attracted to sugars. Fungus gnats are smaller, flitting around erratically: the adults of which are attracted to moisture.the adults are doing much if anything to your plants other than laying lots of eggs, although there is evidence that they can transmit plant diseases. The larvae can be the problem because the feed on the roots of your plants. Fungus gnats -magnified heaps. Remember: Vinegar or fermentation flies are attracted to sugary treats, such as over-ripe fruits, whereas fungus gnats are attracted to moisture such as overly wet potting medium. Greenhouses can also have an outbreak of fungus gnats. Where do they come from? Came with the plants you bought or from potting mix.   How to stop them? Keep your soil medium a bit on the dry side. Drench the potting mix with neem oil which will control the juvenile stages. Make a sticky trap using vaseline to trap the adults. Use a type of mulch the prevents the adult fungus gnats burrowing into the soil to lay the eggs. Worst case, repot with fresh potting mix. Greenhouse control can be with predatory insects. Let's find out more by listening to the podcast. I'm talking with Steve Falcioni from www.ecoorganicgarden.com.au If you have any feedback email realworldgardener@gmail.com or write in to 2RRR PO Box 644 Gladesville NSW 1675

 PLANT NUTRITION UNPACKED Major Nutrients Have you ever asked yourself "how do plants take up nutrients when you spread fertiliser around them on the ground or dilute it into liquid ?" It's something that we gardeners do quite a lot of,  spreading fertiliser around that is, and probably don't give it a second thought until plants don't respond to all this nutrient load. What went wrong?  Firstly, the nutrients that you spread around are not directly taken up by the plants. Nutrients have to be what's called 'made available' to the plants and to do this, the soil biota or the microorganisms have to do some work. Water, soil and microbes are the three things that the plants need before plants can take these nutrients. So What Are These Nutrients? Macro Nutrients:   these are the highest rated nutrients that plants can't do without. Nitrogen:Phosphorus:Potassium or NPK:  A selection of fertilisers Kylie's main mantra is NPK refers to shoots:roots;fruit The N component relates as Nitrogen, giving your plant nice healthy green leaves. The P component: encourages healthy root systems. The K or potassium component helps the fruits and flowers   Sure we can add compost, aged manures and liquid seaweed, but unless you're sure of what's in them nutrient wise, you may be under fertilising your plants. Without the major nutrients, your plants may not grow and develop roots, stems leaves and flowers properly. If you know what and how much to give your plants, the plants will be healthier and more productive. Just remember to read the NPK amounts on the bag or packet of fertiliser. Let's find out more about what plants really need. I'm talking with Kylie Last, horticulturist and TAFE teacher. PLAY: Major Nutrients_21stJuly 2021 If you have any feedback email realworldgardener@gmail.com or write in to 2RRR PO Box 644 Gladesville NSW 1675

PLANT DEFICIENCIES: Imagine this scenario, you've fertilised your garden with all the right stuff, having followed the manufacturer's instructions to a ‘t.' But still the plants look sickly, or perhaps a bit yellow, or they're just not putting on any growth. Does that sound familiar? So what's the problem? The first thing you need to do is a pH test on your soil-there's no escaping it. Why? The soil pH will determine the availability pf different nutrients to your plants.   Let's look at an example Looking at the chart on the right, it's immediately apparent that if your pH is higher than say pH7.5, then nutrients like iron start to taper off in their availability to the plant.   Then means your plant may start to show symptoms of iron deficiency. In fact, after pH 7.5, other nutrients taper off in their availability, such as manganese, boron, and more importantly, one of the macro nutrients being potassium.     Basic pH test kit   Ideally the ideal pH range that gardeners should strive for is pH 6 - 7.5 This is the range that the major nutrients of NPK are available to the plant the most. Some plants such as rhododenrons and azaleas like a like a low of pH6. A pH testing kit is essential in any gardener's shed. Consider testing your soil in different parts of the garden. A good tip when taking soil samples from your soil is to get a sample from just below the surface for an accurate reading.   First signs of Nutrient Deficiencies:  Nitrogen: new leaves are pale green and older leaves are yellow and start to dry up. Phosphorus: purpling of the leaves, particularly along the lower leaves. New leaves are a bit stunted and deformed in severe cases.  A bit more rare. Potassium: poor overall health; older leaves turn yellow then crisp up and die off. Often mistaken for dehydration.   Let's find out more about  pH testing and plant deficiencies  I'm talking with Kylie Last, horticulturist and TAFE teacher. If you have any feedback email realworldgardener@gmail.com or write in to 2RRR PO Box 644 Gladesville NSW 1675

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 PLANT DOCTOR Pruning Figs:  Ficus carica is the edible fig that hails from the Mediterranean. Fig trees aren't quite as ubiquitous as citrus trees are in the produce garden but they are still a firm favourite. What's not to like? They are delicious to eat fresh and or dried, plus nothing beats home grown figs.  There are a few different types:  'Black Genoa' is typically a large growing fig tree and not suitable for small back yards. This is a fast growing heavy cropping tree that produces large sweet purple skinned fruit. Good for inlan Australia but not so good on the far north coast. White genoa-great for drying about half the size of black genoa: also grows well in cooler areas. Brown Turkey  good for eating fresh, is a very hardy tree that does well in inland areas. White Adriatic-a green skinned medium to large fruit. Dwarf Brown Slow growing and compact this small tree can be kept at about 1 - 1.5 m in height. Great for small spaces and pots and smaller backyards There's a only few things you need to know when attending to those trees and believe it or not, winter time is one of those times. In fact, winter time is the time you need to go out and take a look at your fig tree, assessing it for what to prune and what to leave   When you first get your fig tree, prune the tree by half; cut it back to 3 or 4 branches. Prunings can be used to propagate more trees as the cuttings take root very easily. TIP: figs like to grow in shallow soil which has been enriched with limestone.  pH 8 is an ideal for figs, and you can do this by adding crusher dust to the soil.  What is crusher dust? Crusher dust is a blend of small crushed blue metal rocks and finer dust. Either add it to your pot or to the soil. Incidentally, crusher dust is a great medium for striking 'slow to take' cuttings. Getting Down To Pruning Steve's tip is to prune new fig trees by half when you get them, but for older trees, prune one-third to one-half each year.  We are looking for the new growth to supply the current season's fruit.   Prune out any limbs that are less than 45 degrees to the trunk. Keep branches that are more or less at right angles to the main trunk. Remove any branches or laterals that are less than half a metre from the ground. If you need to, you can now bring it into shape but otherwise you have done your main pruning. So let's find out what more needs doing. That was Steve McGrane, agriculturist and horticulturist. PLAY: Pruning figs_7th July 2021 If you have any feedback email realworldgardener@gmail.com or write in to 2RRR PO Box 644 Gladesville NSW 1675

During the height of the pandemic, we cared for our loved ones, for our sourdough starters in the fridge, and of course, for our plants. Being told to stay inside exposed the importance of feeling connected to the world around us, and to nature. Additionally, spending so much time at home increased our desire to curate a space for ourselves that felt nurturing and inviting. For many of us, the solution was simple: bring a piece of the outside in. Whether you're brand-new to the plant game or have had a ‘green thumb' your whole life, you know that the relationship between a plant parent and their plant is like no other. Do we take care of our plants or do our plants take care of us?HOST: Taylor Camille, Sr. Producer at Well+GoodGUESTS:Maryah Greene, Plant Doctor, Stylist, Host of Greene Thumb on the Well+Good YouTube ChannelEmily Murphy, Organic Gardener, Author, and PhotographerAnita Yokota, Interior Designer, Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistWHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:Maryah explores the overlap between caring for your plants and caring for yourself. Check out Maryah here, and be sure to tune into Greene Thumb on the Well+Good YouTube channel here.Emily explains how fostering a relationship with nature can improve your overall sense of well-being in unexpected ways. You can find her here.Anita shares what it means to have a healthy home, and how we can learn to “bring the outside in.” Find her here. ABOUT THIS PODCASTAt Well+Good HQ, we spend our days talking to and learning from the most interesting people in wellness—experts, thought-leaders and celebrities. On The Well+Good Podcast we're inviting you to join the conversation. With each episode, our hosts will dig into our most clicked on topics in order to reimagine what it means for you to live well. Tune in weekly to find the wellness that fits your frequency.You can also find us on our website on YouTube or social in between shows.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 PLANT DOCTOR What's Wrong With My Dahlias? Dahlias are collectible in that once you start growing them, it's hard to not to want more every time you look at a plant catalogue. If you want more proof, then look no further than the dahlia societies www.dahliasaustralia.org.au which exist in four states, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.   But dahlias need some looking after if you want perfect show quality blooms. One horror is holes in leaves of your precious plants. What could cause that? One culprit could be caterpillars or grasshoppers. Another is one of the worst marauders appear in just about every garden,  and every gardener wants them to be gone. Snails is what I'm talking about, those slimy leaf munching pests that multiply rapidly and even climb shrubs and trees. Did you know that inside a snail's mouth there is a file-like 'radula' that scrapes the leaves and flowers. Snails are also hermaphrodite, meaning that after mating, each of them can go off and lay eggs, up to 100! Snail Patrol or Control: So, what do you do to try and reduce their numbers? The big tip is to be vigilant and control their numbers before they outnumber your plants.   Copper sprays are good to control those small snails that have climbed up into the foliage. Coffee sprays are also known to control snails.   General prevention or control-bit of a mixed bag as to their effectiveness. Classic beer trap Diatomaceous earth Ring of ash. Crushed eggshells Thin copper tape is better to control snails climbing up into pots or into trees. One thing we forgot to mention is that natural predators like ducks or blue tongue lizards are a great help. You may not want ducks, but you can think about creating a blue tongue lizard friendly garden. That's in another segment. let's find out. PLAY: Snails & dahlias_16th June 2021 I'm talking with Steve Falcioni of www.ecoorganicgarden.com.au If you want more information about snails or have some feedback why not email realworldgardener@gmail.com or write in to 2RRR P.O. Box 644 Gladesville NSW 1675.

He's back and he's brought ALL the plants to talk about! Ian Roofe - one of our original Get Gardening team - returns to regale us with his favourite plants of the moment, which leads into an exciting conversation about planting in the Exotic Garden at East Ruston Old Vicarage and some climber inspiration from Ian's own garden. With thanks, as ever, to the brilliant online plant community who've supplied copious pictures to help illustrate the plants. From the Frustrated Gardener to Cotswold Garden Plants to Wanderlust Plants in Seattle (https://www.wanderlustnursery.com/ (https://www.wanderlustnursery.com)). PLANT LIST Meconopsis betonicifolia Althaea cannabina Nicotiana alata 'Tinkerbell' Nicotiana langsdorffii Dahlia excelsa Dahlia imperialis Dahlia campanulata Sorbaria kirilowii var. arborea Cotinus coggygria Catalpa bignonioides Ailanthus altissima Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' Magnolia delavayi Ailanthus altissima Decaisnea fargesii Hosta 'Empress Wu' Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen' Paulownia tomentosa Primula 'Francisca' Tanacetum parthenium Erigeron annuus Salvia 'Penny's Smile' Cosmos bipinnatus 'Xsenia' Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea' Catalpa bignonioides 'Nana' Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' Acer negundo 'Aureovariegatum' Acer negundo 'Flamingo' Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' Salvia bullulata Helichrysum italicum Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora 'Bampton' Diascia personata 'Coral Spires' Sphaeralcea 'Childerley' Sphaeralcea ‘Newleaze Coral' Clematis x durandii Cionura oreophila Clematis urophylla Stachyurus praecox Abeliophyllum distichum Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Golden Memories' Hardenbergia violacea Geranium maderense Geranium pratense 'Summer Skies' Geranium 'Blue Cloud' Ballota pseudodictamnus Stipa/Nassella tenuissima Sternbergia lutea Philadelphus 'Belle Étoile' Philadelphus 'Starbright' Ligustrum quihoui Elaeagnus angustifolia 'Quicksilver' Toona sinensis 'Flamingo' Lonicera hildebrandiana Lonicera etrusca 'Superba' Aeonium 'Mardi Gras'

In this episode, I talk with plant pathologist, and TikTok scicommer, Sara Stricker about plant fungus, science communication, and agriculture. (0:01:19) The Plant Doctor and the PhD defense. (0:02:20) The PhD process. (0:03:57) Nerves, anxiety and a new job. (0:05:42) Why TikTok? (0:09:01) Vulnerability and coping with personal disclosures. (0:10:45) The importance of visibility and being a role model. (0:12:10) Who is your audience? (0:13:20) Teaching and the journey to grad school. (0:15:23) Advice for scientists joining TikTok. (0:17:29) Making partnerships. (0:18:50) Research into fungus and onion growth. (0:20:24) Weather patterns and fungal spores. (0:21:02) Chemical sprays and bacterial resistance. (0:23:44) Why study this fungus? Microdochium nivale and mineral oil. (0:25:20) The Muck Crops Research Station, The Growers Association and OMAFRA. (0:27:42) The areas and origins of the fungus. (0:28:21) Asparagus and Pears: Fungal spots. (0:30:09) What can farmers do to combat this fungus? (0:30:55) Intercropping vs Monocropping and disease. (0:32:12) Crop rotation and beneficial bacteria. (0:34:32) The micronetwork of fungi and how trees communicate. (0:37:20) The grass is screaming. (0:38:20) The Guelph Turfgrass Institute, lawns and helping the pollinators. (0:40:48) International grasslands and the role of ecosystems. (0:43:18) Vaccines and embracing the boring in science. (0:46:46) Dealing with repetition: How to combat boredom. (0:48:00) MineCraft, Animal Crossing and video games. (0:49:16) Twitch. (0:50:19) Killing plants and gardening. (0:51:29) Woodworking and wood burning. (0:53:11) Learning from Dad and small town living. (0:54:52) What's next? Teaching, outreach and family. Follow Sara on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sciencesara Follow Guelph Turf on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@guelphturf Follow Sara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaraMStricker Visit Planet B612 on the web: http://planetb612.fm/ Follow Planet B612 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetB612fm Support Planet B612 on Patreon: https://patreon.com/juliesworld

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 PLANT DOCTOR Ants on Plants Ants in the house are a problem because they turn up in your pantry, in your cat and dog food that you’ve put out, or just hang around the kitchen bench. Sometimes they’re in places like the bathroom, leaving you wondering what on earth are they doing there? Ants in the garden are another matter, however, it's pretty common to see ants running up and down on your plants, and one or two shouldn't be a cause for concern.   It's when the ants are present on your tree or shrub in large numbers that you should start to worry because they can signal other pest problems occurring on your tree, shrub or even seedlings. Why Are Ants On Your plants in the First Place? Whitefly, aphids, mites are all sap suckers. It’s not just the presence of scale pests that ants are attracted to. These are all sap suckers and produce honey dew which ants like to farm.  Juvenile scale which is the crawler stage, are very small and you may not notice them, although the ants will know that they are there. Ants farming aphids Sometimes it’s just the sweet nectar of the flowers that bring in the ants. Ants can live in your containerised plants if the potting mix has become very dry or hydrophobic. The dry soil becomes a perfect medium for the ants to build a home in. Watch to see what the ants are doing-going to the flowers only or running all over the plants. Solution: Horticultural or Neem oils can be sprayed to smother the aphids and controlling mealybug. Spring is the best time to control spray for scale, but you can still spray in summer.    I'm talking with Steve Falcioni from www.ecoorganicgtarden.com.au If you have any questions about ants on plants, drop us a line to realworldgardener@gmail.com or write in to 2RRR P.O. Box 644 Gladesville NSW 1675.

Happy Earth Day!! This weeks guest is Jessica Palenchar, owner of Resupply Market in Dunedin. An Eco & Budget-Friendly Shop! Resupply Market offers amazing products to help you live better & waste less. They carry easy-to-use replacements for single-use plastics (& much more)! Tia & Stacy are notorious plant killers but now have someone to ask for advice from since Jessica is also a Plant Doctor with a degree and everything! She also gives of some tips on living a sustainability based life and being eco friendly. Tia then sacrifices her identity in order to find out what Captain Planet character Jessica would be. We actually have done things in the world recently so our intro is far more interesting then usually. Discussing our karaoke journey on the Local Tiki Rides and our first trip to Dunedin newest brewery, Beach Island Brewing. Then finishing up with our picks for events in the area from 4/22-5/6. Resupply Market 1597 Main Street Dunedin, FL 34698 https://www.shopresupply.com/ Monday: CLOSED Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday: CLOSED --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meetusonmainstreet/support

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 PLANT DOCTOR     What's Going On With My Seedlings? People have been turning to gardening in droves this year, and for one reason or another, they’re into growing their own food. A lot of new gardeners, though, are finding it difficult to either get those seeds to germinate, or keep those seedlings going. Here are some of the common problems: Seeds germinate and grow for a while then die. Number 1 culprit is drying out.Seedlings are for the most part growing in a shallow soil and all it takes is for a bit of warm weather, then unless you're there on the spot to water them, they shrivel up and die. Seedlings growing in moist soil because you've somehow managed to keep them hydrated. If they keel over at this point, it's due to 'damping off.' The seedlings is attacked by fungal or bacterial infection, the end result of which is death of your seedlings. Overwatering and poor airflow is another possibility. Seaweed solution may help with overcoming this problem. Watering with a tea with strong antimicrobial properties, such as strong chamomile or cinnamon tea may work as a preventative.  Create a clean environment as possible by (a)sterilising your soil by placing it in the oven for 30 minutes at high temperatures and (b) wipe down pots and benches with a 10% solution of bleach.  Seedlings just sitting with no growth for weeks are a sign of insufficient fertiliser. Water in a liquid fertiliser immediately and follow up as per dosage instructions.  Although, one thing to watch out for:The seeds have germinated but mysteriously, the tops get chewed off.  I’m still wondering how the slug go into the closed mini-greenhouse and ate my basil seedlings. Hopefully you’ll be inspired to get back into growing from seed and have all the information you need to get those seedlings going.  So what help do they need? Let’s find out more by listening to the podcast. I’m talking with Steve Falcioni from www.ecoorganicgarden.com.au If you have any questions about seedlings, drop us a line to realworldgardener@gmail.com or write to 2rrr PO Box 644 Gladesville NSW 1675

Hey Everybody, we are so happy to be back with ya'll. Today we read "Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story" by Shana Keller and "The Little Plant Doctor: A Story About George Washington Carver" by Jean Marzollo. Both these books contain stories of amazing young Black men who beat the odds to become legends. We hope you enjoy and please be sure to visit your local library for these and other stories.

Get ready for an avalanche of evergreens from variegated wonders to a cacophany of conifers ((Ilex and Cryptomeria to Griselinia and Astelia). The Plant Doctor brings some serious show and tell to the table for his latest appearance on the Podcast. And, not to be left out, Alan Gray shares some of the treasures found in his garden. Also including a fantastic tip to help with your forced Hyacinths, a must-have plant for scent and some exquisite Irises!

Alongside serious seasonal Show & Tell, Ian Roofe returns to the podcast to help Alan Gray (East Ruston Old Vicarage) and Thordis Fridriksson come up with some great gardening gift ideas, particularly if you're looking for something different, or on a budget. There's Miscanthus, Cornus and Sorbus appreciation; vintage tools; plus tree-tastic FLOMO and a LOT of laughter!

Alan Gray and Thordis Fridriksson are joined by their Get Gardening co-conspirator Ian Roofe for a whole host of inspiring Autumn plants - from Red Hot Pokers, to Michaelmas Daisies, Fastigiate trees, and foliage plants for Autumn colour. Plus some top tips for taking hardwood cuttings.

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I don't know if you've noticed it or not, but in interior design plants are definitely getting their 15 minutes of fame and then some (and I don't get it). So I decided to reach out to Hilton Carter aka The Plant Doctor and find out what is all the fuss about plants. Plus in this week's interior design game, I wanted to get Hilton's thoughts on the latest plant lingo.

Join Thordis Fridriksson and Alan Gray (of East Ruston Old Vicarage gardens) in our Podcast for Plant Lovers, as they catch up with their plant-a-holic pals. In this episode the plant doctor, Ian Roofe, their Get Gardening co-conspirator brings show-and-tell from his garden which inspires some Fuschia fan-girling! Plus more Floral FOMO - the fear of missing out on a fabulous plant!

The Plant Doctor Melinda Myers talks lawn care on Wisconsin's Morning News

How much do you know about George Washington Carver, the man born into slavery who became America's most famous botanist in the first half of the 20th century? He didn't discover the peanut, a legume commonplace in the human diet for thousands of years, nor did he invent peanut butter. What Carver did – and what he remains underappreciated for – was help reorient man's relationship with plants for the modern world. He saw items like the sweet potato and the soybean for their unlimited potentials, not just to better the human condition but to improve the opportunities of American farmers. He saw plants as the secret to human health and well being. And he did these things not merely as an African-American man in the Jim Crow South, but as a man of frequent ill health and eccentric character. He was as miraculous as his inventions. George Washington Carver as an artist of uncommon tools – both a literal artist, armed with plant-based paints of his own design, but a conceptual one, finding a world of new ideas within the palette grown from his garden. He became the world's most famous proponent for organic eating. CO-STARRING: Booker T. Washington, Henry Ford and -- Mahatma Gandhi?!