Podcasts about spring bulbs

On this episode, Sean demystifies Bulbils. Find out what they are, what plants you can find them on, and what to do with them this Fall or next Spring. Checkout our YouTube #shorts video we made about bulbils earlier this month. See how to quickly plant your bulbils from our YouTube #shorts video also from earlier this month. Also, plant your seeds AND bulbils with confidence using our Little Dibby or Dibby XL garden tools. Check them out on Amaon or Etsy: Dibby Garden Tools on Amazon Dibby Garden Tools on Etys We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Epidemic Sound.

 Bloomers in the Garden • 10.26.24 • Storing Your Summer Bulbs In Winter • Daffodils & Narcissus • Tulip Time! • What's a Pip?!? • & More! The Brightest Bulb may actually be in the Ground!! Today's show is all about Flowering Bulbs!! In our 1st segment we'll be explaining the differences between Summer Flowering and Spring Flowering bulbs in our 1st segment. Once you know which are Summer Flowering bulbs you're going to have to dig them up and store over the winter! We'll tell you how during our second segment! Daffodils & Narcissus are a Spring flowering bulbs in the same family. We'll share with you how to grow them in our 3rd segment! Tulips are a possibly the most popular of all bulbs. Listen in how to have success with Tulips in our 4th segment. Last but not least there bulbs are a real PIP, really! Somewhat lesser known bulbs like Crocus, Hyacinths are discussed during our final segment!  Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley Saturdays at 8am 860am WWDB-AM Saturday at 6am & 5pm 93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word".... NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len and Julio are your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations. Your hosts, Len Schroeder & Julio Zamora Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center. Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Julio Zamora has worked within Bloomers Nursery Department for over a decade and is a life-long gardener. Julio's unique passion for customers inspires Gardeners of all ages to try new things. His relaxed friendly demeanor and enthusiastic joy when discussing the benefits of gardening is inspirational. Julio's authentic love and concern for people makes him and exceptional individual and host! Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com or julio@bloomers.com

Elaine and Julia are back, and this time they're recording outside at the beginning of October. They kick off by discussing the unfortunate fate of Gerry's sweet corn, stripped by magpies, and move on to updates from last week's episode. Gareth, shares his experience with poached pears and planting garlic in tubs. We provide tips on how to salvage green pumpkins and prepare them for Halloween. The conversation shifts to the importance of organizing seeds, with Elaine revealing her clever method of storing them in a wardrobe and the benefits of using shower caps to protect spring bulbs from squirrels. The episode also covers the perennial nature of chili plants and how to overwinter them, along with a discussion on overwintering broad beans, peas, and onions. The duo debates the merits of taking a gardening break during winter versus continuing to plant hardy varieties. Elaine and Julia also remind listeners to send in their recipes using produce from their allotments for an upcoming episode. If you enjoy the Plotcast and would like to support us to keep going, head to https://ko-fi.com/thepottyplotters Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening.

24th September, 2024 – Join Margaret and learn how to grow and tend a beautiful garden! In this episode of Sow and Grow, host Margaret reflects on the beauty of autumn in County Cork, encouraging listeners to embrace the outdoors while preparing for the upcoming spring season. She delves into the importance of planting spring […] The post E239 | Sow and Grow – Margaret Griffin – Embracing Autumn and Planting Spring Bulbs appeared first on Radio Maria Ireland.

Join us as we chat about spring bulbs (especially daffodils), and flower shows with David Adams of Templeton Daffodils.

Welcome to May's monthly Q&A podcast, where once again Sarah & Josie chime in with answers to listeners' burning questions.This time round, Josie shares the key to propagating the stunning Dianthus ‘Green Wicky', and we explain what you should do with spring bulbs now that they've gone over - and it's not to throw them away!Also in this month's episode, it's dahlia planting time and Josie explains how best to plant them in terms of depth and distance apart, and Sarah gives us the comprehensive rundown on what's being harvested to eat right now.Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Let's talk Spring bulbs!

SHOW NOTES: We're sharing springtime secrets in this show, with tips for planting bulbs for a beautiful garden, breaking free of stuck windows to let the fresh air in, and protecting trees and shrubs with proper mulching. Spring forward and get home improvement info to last all year as we answer your timely questions! - Spring Bulbs: Think flower power and plan ahead for spring by planting bulbs now. - Stuck Windows: Break free of stuck windows with these easy tips. - Mulch: Learn the right way to use mulch for insulating trees and shrubs.   Q & A: - New Deck: Does Theresa really need to wait before staining her new wood deck? We explain why it's necessary to allow fresh lumber to dry out and season before staining. - Flooring: What kind of flooring can David use over his concrete slab? Engineered hardwood, engineered vinyl plans, and laminate are all good floating floor options. - Cleaning Corian: Sharon's porous Corian countertop is getting stained from water from the sink. We recommend some soft cleansers that she can try for this common problem. - Water Heater: An old electric water heater is starting to leak and David is thinking about a tankless model. He should consider getting more efficient natural gas installed or using an electric heat pump water heater. - Concrete Repair: Annie's concrete front porch is crumbling, but there are Quikrete products that can adhere to the old concrete and provide a smooth and durable surface. - Sewer Pipe: Linda is worried about replacing a cast iron sewer pipe that's corroded and cracked. We assure her that any cracks can be easily sealed with silicone caulk. - Grout Cleaning: How can Joe clean the ceramic tile kitchen grout? He gets tips on using grout cleaners and grout strippers. - Floor Nails: Tammy has one floor nail that keeps popping up! It's a common problem but easy to solve by removing the nail and replacing it with a trim screw. - Water Heater: Are stains coming from Kim's old water heater or from the water line? It does need to be replaced, and we give her some efficient options to choose from.     ASK A QUESTION: Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We'd love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't panic if your spring bulbs are coming up. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

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The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province. Presented by David Maxwell.

Some tips on how to get a head start on spring bulbs during the colder seasons!

On today's episode, Sean tells you the steps to store your dahlia bulbs and other bulbs over this winter. Listen to hear these 5 easy and proven steps to safely store your bulbs this winter. Want more bulb tips? Pick through and watch our bulb videos on YouTube!

Going to be warm next week. Worried about those spring bulbs? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu

Don't forget to plant the spring bulbs now!

In this week's episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living's Grumpy Gardener, helps a reader with a lantana invested by white flies. Plus, Grumpy's tip of the week that have us preparing for spring.  You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is going to help you with your spring bulbs. How to plant, when to plant and how to prepare the soil it will give you all the tips you need to get some wonderful colour in your garden this Spring.

Do you enjoy bulbs in your garden? Bulbs seem to raise a lot of question marks here in the greenhouse. We're hoping to demystify some of your more common Q's such as when to plant them, how to plant them, how to store them, and how to discourage destruction caused by some of our neighbourhood critters.... The Helpful Gardeners on talking bulbs on today's episode >>> *************************  In this weeks episode .... 00:00 | Introduction 05:00 | Types of bulbs and when to plant them 10:00 | Bulbs are low maintenance    10:55 | Companion planting  11:50 | Lifespan of a bulb 13:10 | How to plant a bulb  14:43 | Which way is up when planting?  17:20 | Benefits of bone meal 22:00 | Benefits of blood meal 23:50 | Fertilizer program 25:00 | Lighting requirements 26:00 | Moving bulbs outside 27:00 | Going Rogue: planting bulbs closer than suggested 27:45 | A special birthday shoutout 30:00 | Storing bulbs inside over winter  32:50 | Caution when using chicken wire...  34:10 | Question of the Week 37:40 | Next Week....   *************************    *************************  QUESTION OF THE WEEK  We had a question on Instagram from Holly Marisco this week! How do you store your more tender bulbs so they make it through the winter?   Do you have a question or a comment for the Helpful Gardeners? Send us an anonymous voice note HERE send us an email social@goldenacre.ca or find our question of the week every Tuesday on our Instagram   NEXT WEEK  We're discussing ways to protect your garden from common neighbourhood critters! Turn in Sunday's 8AM MST for more fun with the helpful gardeners! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golden-acre-home-garden/message

On this episode, find out 3 ways you can check if any of your bulbs are alive and their viability to flower before you plant them These 3 simple ways to check your bulbs viabilty are a must or you could be wasting your time and money. Listen and find out how to check your bulbs! If you want to see more of Allison and I planting bulbs this spring, head over to our YouTube channel and watch our latest video on planting gladiolus bulbs in a container.  Eden Brothers.com, and American Meadows.com have many new flowering bulbs to choose from this spring and also in the fall! Head over and check out each of their selection. You won't be dissapointed!! If you want more bulb and general garden care tips, make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter!  And, visit our podcast page at SpokenGarden.com/listen for more garden topics to listen too and email us any time with your garden questions. We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Today, I am going to tell you how to generally care for your spring flowering bulbs!  From when to start watering them, when to fertilize, dead head, cut them back, and how to get them to go dormant, listen to learn how to care for your spring flowering bulbs in 5 steps! If you are looking for bulbs to plant in your garden, look no-further than EdenBrothers.com! They carry a wide assortment of both spring and summer flowering bulbs that are perfect for any garden. They still have bulbs in stock, so make sure to head over soon and order your bulbs! Click through on the links in this episodes description to see what you can add to your garden! AND, Make sure to use our 15% off coupon code "SPOKEN" at checkout!  Happy Bulb Planting!!    Signup for our weekly emails for garden tips, tricks, plant and flower care, events, and more! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Topics this week include Yellow Wheat Issues, Understanding Fertilizer Rate Calculation, Food Plots, Spring Bulbs, and more! Learn from our Agriculture Agents in Southeast Kansas from K-State Research and Extension's Wildcat District.

Specimen plants are those that transform your landscape from one that merely exists to one that grabs everyone's attention. We discuss our favorites, those that have been little more than fads, and those that have truly stood the test of time, like the oak tree that Olympic champion Cornelius Johnson planted outside his Los Angeles home. Plus, we talk spring emergence of bulbs and Mr. Mustard Ural false-spirea, answer listener questions on lilacs, and the latest on Central Park's escaped owl, Flaco.

Fred says it's not too late to plant some spring bulbs

Spring color begins in the fall with bulb planting. The best selection of daffodils, tulips, hyacinth and other spring bloomers is upon us. This episode is dedicated to the success of your bulbs. We've got tips on how to plant, what to plant together and make gentle suggestions for making your tulips look awesome year after year.

Planting those bulbs that will bring us flowers from spring to early summer! Check out today's Garden Bite for planting depths and some lovely new choices from tulips to hyacinth and crocus for 2022.

Topics this week include Field Day of Soft Wheat, Management Strategies, Bird Feeding, Spring Bulbs and more! Learn from our Agriculture Agents in Southeast Kansas from K-State Research and Extension's Wildcat District.

In this episode we talk about flowers that bloom early in the "spring," even as the snow continues to fall. Snowdrops: Galanthus nivalis Galanthus elwesii Iris reticulata Sources: Van Engelen https://www.vanengelen.comMcClure & Zimmerman http://mzbulb.com/Qdaffs https://www.qdaffs.usOld House Gardens https://oldhousegardens.com Crocus: Crocus tommasinianus ‘Ruby Giant' Daffodils: Narcissus ‘Rijnveld's Early Sensation' Narcissus ‘Tête-à-tête' African Violets ‘Bob Serbin' Instagram: @tychonievich Facebook: Joseph Tychonievich josephgardens.com patreon.com/josephgardens

The bulbs are up; surely spring must be here. Disguise them when they die,

Michael Edwards is ready for the spring flowers to bloom. He's checking out perennials - and how flowers grow from something like a tulip bulb.

Topics this week include Topics this week include Early Spring Pest, Mineral Supplementation Plan , Rabbits, Spring Bulbs and more! Learn from our Agriculture Agents in Southeast Kansas from K-State Research and Extension's Wildcat District.

Mark and Euan with the Scotland Outdoors podcast.

Vador, Ken and Jim wrap up an exciting year of garden talk by looking forward at 2022's seed catalogue, sharing gift ideas for your fellow plant lovers, and more on Mid-South Gardening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is December too late to plant spring bulbs? No!

With the mild weather set to end in the next few weeks, David turns up the temperature by visiting the new ‘Banana block' in east Belfast where 4 varieties of bananas are being grown in stylised raised beds which are also an art installation. Claire Hall explains that growing bananas is nothing new in east Belfast, in fact it was first done over a century ago. Also on the programme, Reg Maxwell is planting spring bulbs in pots and on a visit to Kilcoan gardens in Islandmagee, David finds Cherry Townsend taking root cuttings. Claire Woods and Ciaran Mulholland will join David live to take questions including what to do with an exotic tree fern as autumn gives way to winter. gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

Show Notes for Spring Bulbs with Ian ClarkIn this podcast we talk to Ian Clark, Business Manager from Taylors Bulbs. Our chat covers the history and overview of Taylors Bulbs, a look at the commercial aspects of growing bulbs in the field and how spring bulbs continue to rise in popularity with gardeners.Ian discusses the best ways of growing bulbs, how bulbs can help and encourage wildlife into the garden and the best bulbs for indoor forcing and scent.New bulb introductions are discussed, plus a look at how you can maximise your bulb displays using the lasagne method of growing and the fact that these bulbs can be upcycled for future years.Dig It hosts Peter Brown and Chris Day look at popular spring bulbs including the history of the humble Daffodil, sharing a reading of the famous William Wordsworth's poem ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud', more details on how to create the perfect lasagne planting, plus some tips on prolonging your cut daffodil flowers.A look at the Dutch bulb growing industry, including the inspirational garden at Keukenhof, and our pick of the best UK snowdrop gardens also features.Bulbs mentioned (available in store): Allium ‘Purple Sensation', Anemone blanda Blue (Flower Bulb of the Year 2022), Camassia, Colchicums (naked ladies), Crocus hybrids, Crocus sativus (Saffron Crocus, autumn flowering), Fritillaria Crown Imperials – ‘Aurora' and ‘Lutea Maxima'. Galanthus (Snowdrops). Narcissi ‘Carlton', ‘February Gold', ‘Fortune' (Daffodil of the Year 2022), N. obvallaris (Tenby Daffodil, RHS AGM), N. Poeticus plenus ‘Tamar Double', N. pseudonarcissus lobularis (Lent lily), N. ‘W P Milner' and N. ‘Tête-à-tête'. Nectaroscordum Siculum (honey lily). Tulips including ‘Angelique', ‘Red Riding Hood', Darwin Hybrids (Impression range), T. ‘Lilac Wonder', ‘Triumph', ‘Honky Tonk' and ‘Praestans'.Cutting garden contenders: Tulips, Dahlias, Lilies and Gladioli (short varieties perfect for pots and smaller gardens).Prepared (heat treated) bulbs for earlier indoor growing: Hyacinths, Narcissi ‘Paperwhite', Amaryllis, Muscari (grape hyacinths) and Tulips.Fragrant bulbs: Hyacinths, Tulips (Paeony types such as ‘Antraciet')Bee friendly bulbs RHS Plants for Pollinators: Alliums, Crocus, Nectaroscordum, Muscari, single flowered dahlias and Snowdrops.Plants mentioned: Winter hardy bedding plants including Violas and Pansies for top planting.Best feed for bulbs after flowering: Organic Tomato FoodTaylors You Tube video demonstrating lasagne planting.Music by Chiltern Music Therapy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, host Richard Hentschel covers some “best management practices” when it comes to our spring flowering bulbs. We enjoy them year in and year out, yet often neglect them once the bloom is gone. It is the simple things that keep them healthy and happy.

Spring is in the air - as the early season flowers bring a hint of colour and joy, banishing the winter blues away. Head Gardeners such as Lucy and Saul relish this moment in the year as the starting gun for a season of flower, foliage and ultimate fun. Gardening kicks off and all the hard work of winter enters a crescendo of horticultural wonder. With this in mind, Lucy and Saul decide to showcase their must-grow spring bulbs, perennials and shrubs - especially those that often get overlooked. Choice enkianthus, arisarums, erythroniums, corylopsis, stachyurus and many more should receive pride of place in spring borders, according to these two Head Gardeners. So, if you fancy shaking up the usual spring suspects, grab your notebook!  Twitter links:Saul @GardeningSaulLucy @HeadGardenerLCIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In this episode of YBYG Mike goes over how to care for your Spring Bulbs- and correctly! Plus your correcting phone calls!!

Show Notes: Nothing signals the start of spring better than those fresh blooms like daffodils and tulips in full color! But if you want to enjoy those beautiful spring blooms, you need to plant bulbs now. We’ll share tips just ahead. With all the rainy, wet Spring weather ahead, repairing rotted wood on your windows, doors or wood columns may be on your to-do list. We’re going to make those projects a lot simpler with tips on how to easily restore damaged wood. Once the weather warms and kids spend more time outside, you may be spending more time INSIDE doing loads and loads of laundry! We’ve got a few tips to help you get your laundry room organized and save money! Plus, answers to your home improvement questions, about hiring a contractor, eliminating carpenter bees, installing GFI switches, replacing a HVAC system with geothermal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's discussion, we lay out the ground work about bulbs and welcome our special guest, Kathleen LaLiberté, from Longfield Gardens. Kathleen is a bulb specialist and works with Longfield Gardens as their horticultural advisor.Longfield Gardens imports and sell bulbs online and to garden centers across the US.Check out their website, it's packed with photos and educational info!https://www.longfield-gardens.com/Plus Scott hijack's the Mike's Mail Segment on Dandelions!________________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net________________Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant, bug IDs, etc. Mike loves to help out!https://www.facebook.com/Your-Midwest-Garden-Podcast-104823994541594________________If you happen to be in the Toledo or Perrysburg, Ohio area, please stop in at our sponsor's garden centers or visit them online at:https://www.blackdiamondgrows.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/yourmidwestgarden)Black Diamond Garden Centers Welcome to Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for 50 years!

Marryn, an honorary Grow Girl is back and she has been promoted to Director of Enabling!! Marryn joins us for our garden notes series to tell us what's happening in her garden this week.... but mostly to give us list of 100 new things we need to buy. Oops!! You can find Marryn here: Website | Insta Let's Grow, Girls is the cut flower podcast is a weekly dose of upbeat, friendly flower growing expertise! For those who grow a few flowers in their garden, to those who want to know how to start a flower farm. Subscribe to be notified of our weekly episodes. If you have questions or want to see what other listeners are growing, join our Facebook group here! And join our family as a patron (oooh, aaaah!) - more info to be found here: https://www.patreon.com/letsgrowgirls

Topics this week include Litter Value, Bottle Feeding Calves, Chickens, Spring Bulbs and more! Learn from our Agriculture Agents in Southeast Kansas from K-State Research and Extension's Wildcat District.

In this weeks episode of Master My Garden podcast I talk to Hester Forde from Cosheen Garden, Co Cork. In this chat with a superb plants person we talk all about Hester's passion for spring bulbs including her snowdrop and narcissus collections. We talk at length about woodland planting and her exotic collection including gingers and canna which she can luckily leave outside all year round. We also discuss the importance of garden clubs including the RHSI and the Cork Alpine and hardy plants society.  Read more about Hester and her garden from the bio on her website. Situated on the estuary of Cork harbour ‘Coosheen’ houses a unique collection of plants which provide year round interest. It has been described by Shirley Lanigan in her book The 100 Best Gardens in Ireland as ‘nothing short of a tour de force’.Hester Forde has an insatiable appetite for plants which makes this a must see garden for the plant enthusiast. A series of raised beds and troughs are home to rare and unusual smaller perennials, alpines and bulbs. It is truly a woodland garden in a suburban space and is home to an expansive collection of fashionable woodland plants that creates a wonderful tapestry of foliage in the springtime. A clever choice of trees for the smaller garden combined with a circular lawn give an illusion of space and provide a magnificent backdrop for the plant collection.‘Coosheen’ is also home to an outstanding private snowdrop collection and opens annually in February for snowdrop days.The garden has featured in RHS Garden Magazine (May 2017) in an article entitled ‘Popping the Cork’, in Gardens Illustrated (Feb 2018) as ‘Nod to the Irish’ and in Eden, a Belgian publication, under ‘Jardin du Sud.You can connect with  Hester through the following.Website: http://hesterfordegarden.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hesterforde/?hl=enThere will be a blog post on this episode very soon on my website. This blog and previous blogs along with all podcast episodes are be available on my Website :https://mastermygarden.com/If there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes please let me know. Please like and follow Master My Garden on the following channels  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/Twitter:https://twitter.com/tweetsbyMMGor email info@mastermygarden.comUntil the next time Happy GardeningJohn  

In Episode 5 we look at the importance of why we should be planting Spring bulbs in the garden and allotment. What Spring bulbs are you planting this month. Find out which Gardening with Ben recommends.  Follow us on Facebook/ Instagram / Youtube:- Gardening with Ben Check out my website for more tips www.gardenandallotment.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gardening-with-ben/support

In Episode 5 we look at the importance of why we should be planting Spring bulbs in the garden and allotment.What Spring bulbs are you planting this month. Find out which Gardening with Ben recommends. ___________________________Support Gardening With Ben- Subscribe to our podcasts to stay notified of new episodes.- Check out our merch shop where we have some fantastic gardening hoodies and t-shirts:-www.gardenandallotment.com/shop- Why not check out 2nd Gardening Podcast Channel called Gardening and Allotment Tips:-https://open.spotify.com/show/5WkDHSwgDbEnKDW00dXDiF?si=c3f0090c89ee48a5

Have you ever wondered why the color of leaves change in Fall?  Len and Julio explain the phenomenon of why Autumn leaves become so beautiful!  In our second segment, the guys tell you what you should do with your summer flowering bulbs before we get our first frost.  Later we talk about planting cover crops to improve your soil now and planting bulbs that will begin flowering in the Spring. And wrapping up the show, we sit down with Maria, Bloomers' Social Media Manager and a proud houseplant parent, to talk about the recent houseplant boom!

Marlies and Linda from Fam Flower farm join us in our flowery corner of the internet to talk all things bulbs! If you're hoping to add tulips or daffodils to your cut flower garden this year then this is the episode for you. Covering how, when, which varieties to plant and so much more it was truly a joy to have them as our guests today! They both make such incredible, long lasting cut flowers and come in such beautiful variations that they're a must if you're hoping to grow your own cut flowers. And hey, even if you don't need the sales pitch from us and you're already growing tulips - perhaps we can keep you company while you complete the back breaking labour!

Bulbs often need to go through a cold period before they're able to grow successfully in spring...but when should you plant them? Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

On this week’s Good Growing podcast, horticulture educator Martha Smith joins to talk about spring-blooming bulbs. With so many to pick from where does a beginner start? Martha gives some good bulbs for beginners and her favorites she has growing in her landscape. Plus, tips on how to plant them and keep the critters away. Plus listener questions: What do we recommend for a homeowner to incorporate more flowering plants in their lawn that can be mowed? How do you overwinter canna lily and calla lilies? What is the best way to prepare a landscape bed now in the fall for planting in the spring? What’s the deal with all these clouds of whiteflies in the yard? Is tomato season over? Should we pull tomatoes off the plant now and save the green ones for fried green tomatoes? Is fall the time to move lilies or should we wait until spring? Signup for Gardening in the Air on October 10, 2020 https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=22551 Check out some of Martha's favorite spring bulbs https://uofi.box.com/s/0yf36wexh1v77celqq7j5y847kcrcbns Contact the hosts Ken Johnson kjohnso@illinois.edu Katie Parker keparkr2@illinois.edu Chris Enroth cenroth@illinois.edu

Summer Treasure Hunt! — Blooming Marvellous Bulbs Charles Barnhoorn (Hadeco Bulbs | CEO) Rudyard Kipling May have said - Gardens are not made by singing 'Oh, how beautiful,' and sitting in the shade - but sometimes gardens are made by things hiding in the shade. Over the years, people eagerly await the heralds of spring, the beautiful array of winter bulbs that show their lovely heads the moment the ground temperature has warmed. For those who miss the spring boat, there’s no reason not to have a beautiful Summer garden, considering the wealth of floral treasures now available. Charles Barnhoorn, leading expert and grower, gives us and update on what’s new and exciting in their range, how to make sure you get the best from your edibles, and how to create a blooming marvellous space, whatever size it is. Visit https://hadeco.co.za Connect with Melanie on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melstreasures.co.za/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at

Jacques Oliver from Disa Garden and Domestic Services offers his tips on what you should be doing in the garden at this time to look after your spring bulbs. He’s also got a nifty tip on growing lots of potatoes.

All the Spring Bulbs

All the Spring Bulbs

Did you mulch your spring bulbs and perennials over the winter? On this week's YBYG, host Mike McGrath reveals exactly when to remove that mulch to help plants emerge safely in the spring. And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls.

Factors that influence corn dry-down rates Breaking even on cow herds; cover-crop grazing Agricultural news Planting bulbs for spring 00:01:30 – Determining Corn Dry-down Rate: K-State crop production specialist Ignacio Ciampitti talks about determining the dry-down rate for corn as an indicator of when a given field is ready for harvest. He talks about the factors that influence that rate, and cites recent K-State research that measured the pace of that dry down. 00:13:01 – Breaking Even on Cow Herds; Cover-crop Grazing: Highlights from another Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State, on two subjects:  managing the cow herd to shorten the time it takes for cows to reach the economic breakeven point, and things to consider when planting a cover crop for grazing forage this fall. Featured are K-State veterinarians Brad White and Bob Larson, cow-calf specialist Bob Weaber and livestock economist Dustin Pendell. 00:24:24 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines. Kansas Soybean Update. 00:32:46 – Planting Bulbs for Spring: On this week's horticulture segment, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham goes over the guidelines for planting spring-flowering bulbs in the fall, which he says can be done any time now.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.  K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

I had to chuckle the other day as I was putting together my fall containers. The first thing I do when I transition from one season to another, is determine which plants are salvageable - the ones that have enough gas to go another season. One of my pots ended up being a bit of a hodgepodge. I call it my "Must Go" Container in honor of my husband's Great Aunt Lena.  Here's the backstory: Great Aunt Lena would babysit my husband and his siblings when they were little. She was helping out my in-laws while they were both at work and she was famous for making a casserole at the end of the week she called "Must Go" hotdish.  Phil's dad used to tell how one particular Must Go hotdish was extra memorable because when he was dishing himself up a plate, he pulled out an intact piece of pizza out of the depths of this hotdish; which no doubt was combined with a can of cream of mushroom soup.   In any case, my "Must Go" container ended up being a bit of an homage to Great Aunt Lena; individually, the plants looked fine. But, put together, the effect was jumbled - a "Must Go" container if ever there was one. I'll have to redo it this weekend.     Brevities #OTD  Today is the birthday of the English gardener, designer, and nurseryman Henry Wise who was born on this day in 1653. One can't mention Henry Wise without talking about George London. The two worked together on gardens throughout England. The partnership began when Wise was a student of London.  When Wise came of age, he became London's partner at the Brompton Park nurseries. Wise was one of the greatest gardeners and plantsmen of his time. Together, he and London became THE designers to work for over two decades until London died in 1714.  Wise is remembered for being the gardener for Queen Anne, although he also managed the royal gardens during the reigns of William III and George I as well. London and Wise designed formal baroque gardens. Think - box hedges, gravel walk ways, beautiful statuary and magnificent fountains. Wise laid out the stunning avenue of Chestnut trees in England's Bushy Park as well as the walled kitchen garden made for the Duke of Marlborough in Blenheim which thrills visitors still today.     #OTD   Today is the birthday of the Arnold Arboretum taxonomist and dendrologist Alfred Rehder who was born on this day in 1863.  A dendrologist studies trees and Rehder was the top dendrologist of his generation. Rehder learned about horticulture from his father who was an amateur gardener.  He worked at a number of botanical gardens around Germany.  At the turn of the 20th century, Rehder was sent to the US to study American grapes - which were resistant to phylloxera - the disease that was caused by aphids and that was threatening to obliterate wine production in Europe. There was no better place for Rehder to conduct his research than Harvard's Arnold Arboretum. It was a fortuitous assignment for Rehder who ended up meeting the director of the Arboretum - Charles Sprague Sargent. Sargent recognized Rehder's intelligence and diligence. He persuaded him to stay on and gave him the tremendous assignment of compiling a bibliography of everything written about woody plants published before 1900.  It resulted in a five-volume, 3,789-page work.  Rehder accomplished much during his time at Harvard. He launched a quarterly botanical publication known as the Journal of the Arnold Arboretum and he came up with a system to identify geographic zones based on the relationship between temperature and the hardiness of specific plants. Rehder's work helped establish what we know as the USDA Hardiness zone maps.       #OTD   Today is the birthday of Canada’s first professional woman plant breeder - a woman called the “dean of hybridists” and the “Grand Lady of Canadian Horticulture" - Isabella Preston, who was born on this day in 1881. Vita Sackville-West once acknowledged, "I must confess I don't know anything about Miss Isabella Prestonof Ottawa. . ." Preston's name had become famous as the result of her lily hybrids. She bred the renowned George C. Creelman hybrid lily in 1919.  Vita would have loved Preston's practical and hard-won advice. When a colleague asked Preston what she should do with her rock garden, Preston's advice was rather fascinating: “Use every bit of rock – Don’t be afraid of it. Plant between, atop or along side. Presently, you will be convinced that flowers need near them the harsh stability of stone.”  Preston was a self-taught plant hybridizer. In 1920 she joined the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa. For almost three decades, she endeavored to create more blooms on more disease-resistant plants.  She created over 200 cultivars of six different plants including lilacs, lilies, crab apples, columbine, Siberian iris and roses. Preston Lilacs are named in her honor. Preston received many honors for her work.      Unearthed Words "She had only to stand in the orchard, to put her hand on a little crab tree and look up at the apples, to make you feel the goodness of planting and tending and harvesting at last." - Willa Cather "September fattens on vines.  Roses flake from the wall.  The smoke of harmless fires drifts to my eyes.  This is plenty. This is more than enough."  - Geoffrey Hill, September Song     Today's book recommendation: Gardener's Guide to Compact Plants - Jessica Walliser   With space becoming a premium for urban gardens and for gardeners who want to keep their gardens more manageable, compact plants are the perfect solution. One of my favorite things about this book are the amazon options for edible plants that work in small spaces. Incorporating edibles into little spaces in your garden allows you to maximize your gardens productivity and your return on investment. In addition to edibles, Jessica offers suggestions for compact flowering and fruiting trees, as well as compact shrubs, evergreens, and perennials. Plus, Jessica shares what she calls, "The Magic 7 Maintenance Tasks" - little tips for creating a successful garden one task at a time.    Today's Garden Chore Now is the time to get your order together for spring bulbs. Whether you use them for planting or forcing during the winter, you will get the best selection if you order early.  Once you get them, make sure you don't plant them until the weather turns colder later in the fall.     Something Sweet  Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart On this day in 1938, Charles Joseph Sauriol wrote in his journal. He wrote about a common occurrence in gardens; plants growing together. He wrote: "[I] set out plantations of Thyme, Rosemary, Tarragon, Mint, Caraway, in the Wild Flower garden which now becomes a herb garden as well. This is my answer to keeping the weeds down…. My studies converge so why not the plants?"      Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

Have you ordered your spring bulbs yet? Here's a new perspective on planting spring bulbs - they're important resources for pollinators. Most gardeners think about spring flowering bulbs in terms of color - which is something we desperately need after a long winter. But spring flowering bulbs are valuable for another reason: they're an early source of nectar for pollinators. Think about planting these spring bulbs this October to help out bumblebees, native bees, and other pollinators in the early days of spring: Crocus, tulips, and daffodils are obvious choices. Other excellent spring bulb selections include options like fritillaria, grape hyacinths, winter aconites, snow drops, squill and glory of the snow (Chinodoxia). All of these bulbs can be planted now through the end of October. And don't forget you can plant early-flowering spring perennials to accompany these bulbs. Choose plants like early flowering hellebores and lungwort.       Brevities   #OTD On this day in 1802, a 13-year-old boy named George Thorndike, planted a tree at Bowdoin College in Maine. Thorndike was part of the first class at Bowdoin. The class was made up of 8 boys. Aside from being part of the charter class, Thorndike became an important part of the college's history.  The story happened after Thorndike attended the very first service at the college chapel. As he was leaving the chapel, he spied a little acorn by the path. Thorndike knew enough about plants and trees to know that the acorn was a little out of place in the pine-laden forest around Bowdoin. Thorndike planted the acorn and the following year, it had made enough progress for Thorndike to move the sapling to the college president's garden.  The year George and his class graduated, in 1806, they met under the tree to say farewell. The Thorndike Oak became an important symbol for Bowdoin College and a yearly commencement tradition; students would meet under the Thorndike Oak before the ceremony.      #OTD   Today is the birthday of the botanist Sara Allen Plummer Lemmon who was born on this day in 1836. Lemmon is remembered for her successful 1903 piece of legislation that nominated the golden poppy (Eschscholzia californica) as the state flower of California. Asa Gray named the genus Plummera in honor of Sara Plummer Lemmon. Plummera are yellow wildflowers in the daisy family,  and they bloom from July through September in southeastern Arizona. Lemmon and her husband, John Gill Lemmon, were both botanists. Her husband always went by his initials JG. Although Sara partnered equally with her husband on their work in botany, their papers were always published with the credentials "J.G. Lemmon & Wife." The Lemmons had found each other late in life in California. They had both suffered individually during the civil war. John was taken prisoner at Andersonville. He barely survived and his health was impacted for the rest of his life. Sara had worked herself ragged nursing soldiers in New York while teaching. In 1881, when Sara was 45 years old, the Lemmons took a honeymoon trip to Arizona. They called it their "botanical wedding trip." The Lemmons rode a train to Tucson along with another passenger - President Rutherford B. Hayes. When they arrived, the Lemmons set off for the Santa Catalina Mountains. In Elliot's history of Arizona, he recounts the difficulty in climbing the mountain range: "The Lemmons often sat on the stone porch of their cave and dug the thorns and spines out of their hands and feet" And once they saw, " . . . a lion so large he carried a huge buck away without dragging feet or antlers." When they returned to Tucson unsuccessful and discouraged, they were told to meet a rancher named Emerson Oliver Stratton. Thanks to Stratton, they were able to ascend the Catalinas from the back side. When they arrived at the summit, Stratton was so impressed with Sara's drive and demeanor he named the mountain in her honor - Mount Lemmon. Sara was the first woman to climb the Catalinas. Twenty-five years later, in 1905, the Lemmons returned to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. When they climbed the Catalina's in celebration, Stratton was again at their side; helping them retrace the steps of their "botanical wedding trip" to the top of Mount Lemmon.       #OTD   Today in 1893, The Times out of Philadelphia reported on a George Vanderbilt's mountain home; It said that the millionaire had transformed a forest into a blooming garden. Of course, it was describing the Biltmore - Vanderbilt's country mansion and estate. Here's what it said: "[Vanderbilt's] first step was to purchase, besides several mountains, 18,000 acres of land along the French Broad and the Swannanoa rivers. The next step ... was to restrain the natural temptation to carry out plans of his own and to employ the services of the greatest landscape artist in the country, Frederick Law Olmstead... Seven hundred men are employed, their wages running from $1 per day to the salary of $12,000 paid to the overseer. Three years ago, the work of transforming old fields, pastures and woodlands into a harmonious landscape began, and Professor Harbison.. is enthusiastic over the progress made... Boulders have been set in place, rhododendrons transplanted, and the whole is declared to be a poem in plants, trees and bowers. .. Already by the introduction of mosses and vines at the bridges portions of the place have taken on the appearance of age and the appearance of newness has been overcome."       Unearthed Words "The breezes taste  Of apple peel.  The air is full  Of smells to feel-  Ripe fruit, old footballs,  Burning brush,  New books, erasers,  Chalk, and such.  The bee, his hive,  Well-honeyed hum,  And Mother cuts  Chrysanthemums.  Like plates washed clean  With suds, the days  Are polished with  A morning haze. "  - John Updike, September         Today's book recommendation: Gardening with Conifers by Adrian Bloom    This is such a great book. It came out in 2002. It's a fantastic resource that outlines the coniferous trees and shrubs available to North American gardeners. It also  shares how to combine conifers with other plants and use them as topiary. It also offers tips on the care and propagation of conifers. And, since it's been out a while, y   ou can get used copies for less than $8 using the link in today's show notes.       Today's Garden Chore Prepare a spot for curing your Garlic.  Garlic needs an airy, sheltered place to cure. And don't forget to order your Garlic  now for planting in October.       Something Sweet  Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart   #OTD On this day in 1968, drummer Ringo Starr rejoined the Beatles.  He had quit the band two weeks earlier.  The Beatles had managed to keep the news away from the press and the public. Ringo had quit after feeling like the odd man out. During his time away from the band, he wrote "Octopus's Garden" on a yacht he borrowed from his friend actor Peter Sellers. The band asked Ringo to return via a telegram. They said they loved him and thought he was the best rock n' roll drummer in the world. Ringo arrived at Abbey Road to discover his drum kit covered with flowers spelling "Welcome Back, Ringo."       Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

In this episode, we’re going to take a look at two classic autumn gardening themes – the best trees for seasonal foliage colour, and how to create stunning bulb displays by planting them in pots. Plus, we’ll also talk to horticulturist Matthew Carroll about vertical gardening. And later on, don’t miss our chat with Milton Black, Australia’s favourite astrologer, for his tips on gardening by the moon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you started to think about your garden in geographical terms?   Aside from the zone you are gardening in, what are the micro-climates in your garden?   Areas sheltered by trees, buildings or other structures may be warmer and ideal locations for less hardy plants.   Low-lying areas may create boggy or marsh-like conditions - perfect for plants that like to have “wet feet”.   What is the composition of your soil; is it heavy and clayish? loamy or sandy?   Is your soil acidic?   Get to know your garden’s topography and micro-climates; then situate (or relocate) plants accordingly.   The more you know, the better your plants will grow. Brevities #OTD Botanist Alphonse Pyramus ("Peer-ah-mus") de Candolle (“Cundull”) died on this day at the ripe age of 87 in Geneva in 1893 (28 October 1806 – 4 April 1893).Born the year Linneas died, he was the son of the Swiss botanist Augustin Pyramus de Candolle. His father's monumentous work, Prodromus, was an effort to characterize all of the plant families and establishing the basis for the science of botany.  Alphonse and future generations of the Candolle family would finish Prodromusthrough extensive and detailed research. In 1855, Alphonse was awarded Linnean gold medal. The Candolle family are honored in the plant genera Candollea and Candolleodendron. The scientific journal, Candollea, is also named after the family. Candolle's ground-breaking book, Origin for Cultivated Plants begins, "It is a common saying, that the plants with which man has most to do, and which rendered him the greatest service, are those which botanists know the least.” Candolle set about correcting that gap in understanding which had persisted for 50 years. In 1885, The Glasgow Heraldreminded readers, "At the commencement of the present century but little was known respecting the origin of our cultivated plants, and even up till the middle of the present not much progress had teen made in determining the original condition and habitat of the different species, Alexander von Humboldtin 1807 said : 'The origin, the first home of the plants most useful to man, and which have accompanied him from the remotest epochs, is a secret as impenetrable as the dwelling of all our domestic animals. We do not know what region produced spontaneously wheat, barley, oats, and rye. The plants which constitute the natural riches of all the inhabitants of the tropics the banana, the papaw, the manioc, and maize have never been found in a wild state. The potato presents the same phenomenon.'"   In his magnum opus, Candolle attempted to record exhaustively and conclusively all that was known about each species using data from the expeditions of the time.  For instance, the apple was vital to the lake dwellers of Lombardy, Savoy  and Switzerland.    Candolle wrote, “They always cut them length-ways and preserved them dried as a provision for the winter."   That said, Candolle’s work was not without criticism.  One reviewer wrote in a piece called “Where do our crops come from",   “Instead of an interesting and readable book he has given us a painfully formal catalogue, about as enticing as a stock and share list or the prices current at the Queen Victoria-street stores.”   Yet, Charles Darwin learned plant geography from Candolle, and said, "no one […] could have worked […] with more zeal and sagacity”.  Candolle named growing regions and came up with climate classifications. Gardeners use them today when we refer to growing zones.  Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle is regarded as the father of geographical botany and Harvard botanist Asa Grayremarked, "De Candolle's great work closed one epoch in the history of the subject and [Sir Joseph] Hooker's name is the first that appears in the ensuing one." Alphonse devised the first code of botanical nomenclature - the International Code of Botanical Nomenclatureis its descendent.  These laws ensure that no two species of plants have the same name.  The botanical name is always given in Latin.   Fun Fact: Like his fatherAugustin, public service was important to Alphonse de Candolle.  After visiting England, Candolle introduced the use of postage stamps to Geneva.  Geneva became the fourth country in the world to use postage stamps, after Great Britain, Zurich, and Brazil. #OTD On 4 Apr 1969 architect Alois Ludwig died.One of his works is the floral design on the Majolikahaus in Vienna - a gem for gardeners and lovers of Art Nouveau.  A private residential building close to Naschmarkt, Ludwig adorned the front of the building with majolica tiles creating an intricate floral motif. It is an incredible sight and worth viewing whilst in Vienna, it is a few minutes walk from Kettenbrückengasse U-Bahn station. #OTD in 1901 in Nova Scotia, The Floral Emblem Act was passed, making the mayflower, ground laurel or trailing arbutus, the official flower of Nova Scotia.This is why the the mayflower is featured in the decorative ironwork outside of the Legislative Library.  Check it out the next time you’re in Nova Scotia.   The leaves of the mayflower have been used to make a diuretic tea and the roots live symbiotically with mycorrhiza. The mayflower is a really an early spring ephemeral.  Fragrant, it’s one of the most-loved wildflowers and a neat little woodland plant - the emphasis here is on woodland - don’t attempt to grow it in your garden, as noted in this post in The Hutchinson Newsout of Hutchinson, Kansas, on July 6, 1915: "Among the truly 'wild' ; flowers, two that ask of man only to be let alone in their native fastnesses, are the mayflower, or trailing arbutus, and the , twinberry, or partridge berry, the last-named a member of the madder family, and a distant relative of the coffee tree. The mayflower is wildest and shyest of all. No more is the eagle at home in the farmyard or the cardinal in the cage that the mayflower In the garden. As the imprisoned cardinal pines away and dies when the gilded bars of a bird-cage separate it from its liberty, so ' the mayflower sickens and withers away in the garden.”   Unearthed Words The Mayfloweris also the subject of a poem by John Greenleaf Whittier (Books by this author) here’s an excerpt:   O sacred flowers of faith and hope,   As sweetly now as then Ye bloom on many a birchen slope,   In many a pine-dark glen.    Behind the sea-wall’s rugged length,   Unchanged, your leaves unfold, Like love behind the manly strength   Of the brave hearts of old.    So live the fathers in their sons,   Their sturdy faith be ours, And ours the love that overruns   Its rocky strength with flowers.    The Pilgrim’s wild and wintry day   Its shadow round us draws; The Mayflower of his stormy bay,   Our Freedom’s struggling cause.    But warmer suns erelong shall bring   To life the frozen sod; And, through dead leaves of hope, shall spring   Afresh the flowers of God! Today's book recommendation  Endless Forms: Charles Darwin, Natural Science, and the Visual Arts (Yale Center for British Art) By Diana Donald This exhibition originated at the Yale Center for British Art and ended at Fitzwilliam in Cambridge. A visually magnificent book.  Published in 2009, new it sells for $45.  Used copies are available on Amazon for less than $10.   Today's Garden Chore Are the Spring-blooming bulbs  starting to pop up in every garden except yours? It happens. Don’t get jealous - get motivated. Now is the time to get inspired by the beauty.   Devote a page in the back your garden journalfor the bulbs you want to plant this fall. Write yourself a gentle reminder like, “Do this or else!”or “If you don’t get these, you’ll have garden-envy again next Spring” That should do the trick.   Set a date on your calendar today for planting bulbs during the last week of October or the first week of November.   Something Sweet  to revive the little botanic spark in your heart Here’s a sweet diary entry for today by Canadian NaturalistCharles Joseph Sauriolfrom 1938 shared by the Toronto Archiveson their fabulous twitter feed - which is a wonderful thing to follow:   "For a few minutes this morning I fumbled around my Wild Flower garden... Little points which will soon be Bloodroots. Cautious little down covered stems and buds that will later become Hepaticas. Narrow leaves the forerunners of spring beauty." Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

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Spring flowering bulbs are popping up everywhere. In this podcast Garden Home Television Host P. Allen Smith answers questions from fans and discusses growing and care techniques for a beautiful Spring garden.

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In this episode wisteria is tamed, lawnmowers are ridden like chariots and rain falls like an upturned river. Also, advice on how to steal ideas and a discussion of the horticultural tasks that every good gardener should master

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Your Gardening Questions covers the gamut of gardening questions from our Plant Talk Radio listeners. Over the phone, or by email, Fred answers them all. Facebook - planttalkradio www.planttalkradio.com fred@planttalkradio.com Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, or http://www.subscribeonandroid.com If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in iTunes. Here's how -http://pleasereviewmypodcast.com/your-gardeningquestions. Discover more podcasts like this at Circle270Media Network - http://www.circle270media.com

Your Gardening Questions, sponsored by Stokes Seeds, covers the gamut of gardening questions from our Plant Talk Radio listeners. Over the phone, or by email, Fred answers them all.A podcast of the Plant Talk Radio Network.Plant Talk is a live interactive radio gardening show hosted by Fred Hower. With over 50 years experience as a horticultural consultant, certified arborist and landscape designer, Fred is a walking encyclopedia of horticulture information and he answers listener questions in a friendly and entertaining way. Facebook - planttalkradiowww.planttalkradio.comfred@planttalkradio.comSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast player. Or http://www.subscribeonandroid.comHELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.Discover more podcasts like this at Circle270Media Network - http://www.circle270media.com

Your Gardening Questions, sponsored by Stokes Seeds, covers the gamut of gardening questions from our Plant Talk Radio listeners. Over the phone, or by email, Fred answers them all.A podcast of the Plant Talk Radio Network.Plant Talk is a live interactive radio gardening show hosted by Fred Hower. With over 50 years experience as a horticultural consultant, certified arborist and landscape designer, Fred is a walking encyclopedia of horticulture information and he answers listener questions in a friendly and entertaining way. Facebook - planttalkradiowww.planttalkradio.comfred@planttalkradio.comSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast player. Or http://www.subscribeonandroid.comHELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.Discover more podcasts like this at Circle270Media Network - http://www.circle270media.com

Time to get your spring blooming bulbs in the ground!Your Gardening Questions podcast covers the gamut in gardening questions from our Plant Talk Radio listeners. Over the phone, or by email, Fred answers them all.A podcast of the Plant Talk Radio Network.Plant Talk is a live interactive radio gardening show hosted by Fred Hower. With over 50 years experience as a horticultural consultant, certified arborist and landscape designer, Fred is a walking encyclopedia of horticulture information and he answers listener questions in a friendly and entertaining way. Facebook - planttalkradiowww.planttalkradio.comfred@planttalkradio.comSubscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast player.HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.Discover more podcasts like this at Circle270Media Network - http://www.circle270media.com

Time to get your spring blooming bulbs in the ground!Your Gardening Questions podcast covers the gamut in gardening questions from our Plant Talk Radio listeners. Over the phone, or by email, Fred answers them all.A podcast of the Plant Talk Radio Network.Plant Talk is a live interactive radio gardening show hosted by Fred Hower. With over 50 years experience as a horticultural consultant, certified arborist and landscape designer, Fred is a walking encyclopedia of horticulture information and he answers listener questions in a friendly and entertaining way. Facebook - planttalkradiowww.planttalkradio.comfred@planttalkradio.comSubscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast player.HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.Discover more podcasts like this at Circle270Media Network - http://www.circle270media.com

Time to get the spring bulbs in the ground!Your Gardening Questions podcast covers the gamut in gardening questions from our Plant Talk Radio listeners. Over the phone, or by email, Fred answers them all.A podcast of the Plant Talk Radio Network.Plant Talk is a live interactive radio gardening show hosted by Fred Hower. With over 50 years experience as a horticultural consultant, certified arborist and landscape designer, Fred is a walking encyclopedia of horticulture information and he answers listener questions in a friendly and entertaining way. Facebook - planttalkradiowww.planttalkradio.comfred@planttalkradio.comSubscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast player.HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.Discover more podcasts like this at Circle270Media Network - http://www.circle270media.com

Time to get the spring bulbs in the ground!Your Gardening Questions podcast covers the gamut in gardening questions from our Plant Talk Radio listeners. Over the phone, or by email, Fred answers them all.A podcast of the Plant Talk Radio Network.Plant Talk is a live interactive radio gardening show hosted by Fred Hower. With over 50 years experience as a horticultural consultant, certified arborist and landscape designer, Fred is a walking encyclopedia of horticulture information and he answers listener questions in a friendly and entertaining way. Facebook - planttalkradiowww.planttalkradio.comfred@planttalkradio.comSubscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast player.HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.Discover more podcasts like this at Circle270Media Network - http://www.circle270media.com

Are garden parties, garden tours, or open days on your summer calendar this year? No matter the occasion, sharing your garden is a lovely, generous, and memorable gift for your guests. But, the most important question for you, as the gardener and host, is: how can you make the gift sharing of your garden life-giving… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to helping you and your garden grow. The show is an in-depth interview format. Guests featured on the show share a passion for gardening and include authors, bloggers, professional gardeners, etc. Listeners and guests of the show can join the Still Growing community on Facebook. It's a place to ask questions, share garden stories, interact with great guests featured on the show, and continue to grow and learn. Jennifer and her husband Philip have four children, a big golden lab named Sonny, and live in lovely Maple Grove, Minnesota. P.S. When she's not teaching her four kids a new card game - or teaching them how to drive a car - Jennifer loves inspiring individuals and groups to maximize and personalize their home & garden. Facebook The post SG568: Sharing Your Garden – Special Tips for Welcoming Guests and Maximizing Your Happiness on Your Garden’s Big Day! appeared first on 6ftmama. Related posts: 7-28-17 Garden Happiness Quotables SG539: Top 27 Spring Bulbs from Van Engelen and John Scheepers with special guests Jo-Anne van den Berg-Ohms, Jen McGuinness, Julie Thompson Adolf, and Susan Vollenweider SG554: Tools and Tactics to use Craigslist for your Garden

Welcome to Part Two of Still Growing's 1st Annual Spring Bulb Party! This week, I continue the Spring Bulb Party with my amazing garden friends: Jen McGuinness from Frau Zinnie, Julie Thompson-Adolf from Garden Delights, and Susan Vollenweider from The History Chicks Podcast and a Columnist at the Kansas City Star. Together, we shared our top picks for Tulips, Daffodils, and Spring Bulbs from the John Scheepers and Van Engelen catalog. Jo-Anne van den Berg-Ohms shares her amazing family history in the Dutch bulb business and coaches us on planting Our Top 27 Spring Bulbs from Van Engelen and John Scheepers . Don't Forget! Join The Still Growing Podcast Group on Facebook to win one of three gift packages from Van Engelen, John Scheepers, and Kitchen Garden Seeds. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to helping you and your garden grow. The show is an in-depth interview format. Guests featured on the show share a passion for gardening and include authors, bloggers, professional gardeners, etc. Listeners and guests of the show can join the Still Growing community on Facebook. It's a place to ask questions, share garden stories, interact with great guests featured on the show, and continue to grow and learn. Jennifer and her husband Philip have four children, a big golden lab named Sonny, and live in lovely Maple Grove, Minnesota. P.S. When she's not teaching her four kids a new card game - or teaching them how to drive a car - Jennifer loves inspiring individuals and groups to maximize and personalize their home & garden. Facebook The post SG539: Top 27 Spring Bulbs from Van Engelen and John Scheepers with special guests Jo-Anne van den Berg-Ohms, Jen McGuinness, Julie Thompson Adolf, and Susan Vollenweider appeared first on 6ftmama. Related posts: SG538: Top 20 Tulips and Daffodils from Colorblends with Tim Schipper, Jen McGuinness, Julie Thompson Adolf, and Susan Vollenweider SG534: Create a Vibrant Garden Blog with Scrumptious Harvest Recipes with Jen McGuinness of Frau Zinnie ...

Welcome to Still Growing's 1st Annual Spring Bulb Party! This week, I’m joined by some amazing garden friends: Jen McGuinness from Frau Zinnie, Julie Thompson-Adolf from Garden Delights, and Susan Vollenweider from The History Chicks Podcast and a Columnist at the Kansas City Star. Together, we shared our top picks for Tulips, Daffodils, and Spring Bulbs from the Colorblends Catalog. Keeping us on track for beautiful displays in our Spring 2017 Gardens, Tim Schipper from Colorblends was on hand to review on Our Top 20 Spring Bulbs from the Colorblends Catalog. We laughed, we learned, and we ordered some gorgeous flowers - a true garden party! Don’t Forget! Join The Still Growing Podcast Group on Facebook to win one of five 100 bulb Spring Loaded Daffodil Blends courtesy of Colorblends! Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to helping you and your garden grow. The show is an in-depth interview format. Guests featured on the show share a passion for gardening and include authors, bloggers, professional gardeners, etc. Listeners and guests of the show can join the Still Growing community on Facebook. It's a place to ask questions, share garden stories, interact with great guests featured on the show, and continue to grow and learn. Jennifer and her husband Philip have four children, a big golden lab named Sonny, and live in lovely Maple Grove, Minnesota. P.S. When she's not teaching her four kids a new card game - or teaching them how to drive a car - Jennifer loves inspiring individuals and groups to maximize and personalize their home & garden. Facebook The post SG538: Top 20 Tulips and Daffodils from Colorblends with Tim Schipper, Jen McGuinness, Julie Thompson Adolf, and Susan Vollenweider appeared first on 6ftmama. Related posts: SG539: Top 27 Spring Bulbs from Van Engelen and John Scheepers with special guests Jo-Anne van den Berg-Ohms, Jen McGuinness, Julie Thompson Adolf, and Susan Vollenweider SG534: Create a Vibrant Garden Blog with Scrumptiou...

It's a rare gardener who: 1. loves rabbits, 2. co-exists with a mother groundhog nesting under the potting shed, 3. respects the right to life of black walnut trees, and 4. gingerly saves a dragonfly caught in a spider web. Indeed, Jen McGuinness just might be one of the most kind-hearted gardeners on the planet. With a gentle wit that winds it's way into her posts on her blog, Frau Zinnie, Jen McGuinness is also a professional freelance photographer by trade. Frau Zinnie highlights Jen's personal gardening experiences in Portland, Connecticut. She also has a lovely (and hilarious) Twitter presence you must follow! Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to helping you and your garden grow. The show is an in-depth interview format. Guests featured on the show share a passion for gardening and include authors, bloggers, professional gardeners, etc. Listeners and guests of the show can join the Still Growing community on Facebook. It's a place to ask questions, share garden stories, interact with great guests featured on the show, and continue to grow and learn. Jennifer and her husband Philip have four children, a big golden lab named Sonny, and live in lovely Maple Grove, Minnesota. P.S. When she's not teaching her four kids a new card game - or teaching them how to drive a car - Jennifer loves inspiring individuals and groups to maximize and personalize their home & garden. Facebook The post SG534: Create a Vibrant Garden Blog with Scrumptious Harvest Recipes with Jen McGuinness of Frau Zinnie appeared first on 6ftmama. Related posts: SG538: Top 20 Tulips and Daffodils from Colorblends with Tim Schipper, Jen McGuinness, Julie Thompson Adolf, and Susan Vollenweider SG539: Top 27 Spring Bulbs from Van Engelen and John Scheepers with special guests Jo-Anne van den Berg-Ohms, Jen McGuinness, Julie Thompson Adolf, and Susan Vollenweider

Your spring blooming bulbs have made it through the winter and are all set to flower - any day now. Should you feed them now? Should you wait until the flowers fade? While there's no true consensus, there is some common sense. Listen in.

Witness the careful transplant of a Saguaro cactus. Fight water run-off problems with suggestions from a California master gardener. Discover the rock art exhibit at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Learn how to plant spring balls.

This week's episode has been sponsored by: New in: Tanis Fiber Arts fingering weight and a pattern written specifically for it: the April Showers sock. Check out our weaving supplies! Administrative stuff: (00:39) Stitch It! has moved. Subscribe to the new feed in iTunes by clicking here. Cognitive's new feed page. BarknKnit's new feed page. (When you re-subscribe to these, please give them a new iTunes review.) On the Needles: (3:58) Gigi finished a pair of vanilla ribbed socks in the Kaffe Fasset Regia, a pair of vanilla Claudia's Handpaints Argyle.  Gigi has also finished the first skein of yarn for her On the Vine scarf. Jasmin finished her pair of Ellen's Half-Pint Farm socks (out of the Merino/Tencel sock yarn) in the greens. Jasmin is "chain-knitting" her socks. She cast on the Creatively Dyed Calypso (80% Superwash Merino/20% Nylon) in the Jamaica colorway. The color reminds Jasmin of Lisa Souza's South Pacific colorway. Gigi is working on a former UFO - she is working on her white Einstein jacket again. Jasmin and Gigi discuss knitting with neutrals for "lasting" garments. (You can see the "Mimosa yellow" shawl here.) They discuss balancing fashion and timeliness with how long it will take to finish the project. Jasmin talks about Tim Gunn's 10 essential items list and how to encorporate that into your knitting. Jasmin and Gigi will be swatching this week! Gigi will be swatching some of the Tess Yarns' Silk and Merino (in charcoal grey) for a Cocoknits design. Jasmin has some of the same yarn, but in a pale blue from a few years ago. Jasmin is using it for the Cire-Perdue from the third Norah Gaughan book. Gigi brought over a children's loom so that Jasmin can determine whether or not she really, really wants to weave. CONTEST! Go into our Ravelry group and suggest show topics in the "What do you want to hear about?" thread. Mother Knows Best: (26:04) Gigi and Jasmin discuss matching yarns and patterns. Vanilla socks are a great way of testing new techniques (like the channel island cast-on). We also encourage you to treat your swatches the way you would treat the garment. When Knitting Attacks! (33:26) Gigi has been too efficient with her knitting, and ran out of on-the-go vanilla socks. Cat Bordhi is a genius, and Jasmin is not, and proves it while working on a pair of Coriolis socks. (The test drive pair is in Myra Hansen's Fancy Image Yarns sock yarn.) Jasmin notices the correlation between knitting attacks and the hours in which they happen. Also, her complete inability to do math into the late hours of the evening. Straw into Gold: (40:50) Jasmin is spinning 70% Alpaca/30% Silk roving from Abstract Fibers in a deep, rich blue/black colorway. Jasmin talks about showing surface area and shine while spinning, spinning posture, and is honest about how she feels about spinning cotton. Jasmin recommends taking a beginning spinning class from Sandi Luck (at Purlescence) if you're in the Bay Area, and any spinning class from Judith MacKenzie McCuin. (Next week, Jasmin will talk about cleaning spinning wheels.) Jasmin talks about spinning merino/silk batts from Crystal Creek Fibers for Gigi (pictured above). Jasmin talks about using a Fricke skeinwinder with a yardage counter. Jasmin also had spun up some of the Fat Cat Knits 50% SW Merino/50% tencel roving in Spring Bulbs. Jasmin also talks about winding up the Black Magic Woman that she had spun up and was still resting on the bobbins.

It’s time to plant spring bulbs and come check out our Garden Ramble!