Latest Episodes
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Starting seeds and pruning trees
It’s finally time to start seeds inside. We talk with two UW Extension experts about how to get good results from your efforts. We also take a look at pruning landscape trees and shrubs.
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Stop micromanaging your soil
Sometimes less is more. We talk with retired UW Extension horticulture specialist Diana Alfuth about what to put in your soil that actually helps your garden. We also talk about the correct way to water in drought conditions.
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Gardening in a changing climate
Our early spring is one more reminder that our climate is changing. We look at how to still get good results in your garden despite changing temperatures and precipitation levels. We also look at how to correctly prune fruit trees.
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The expanding world of heirloom seeds
We talk with Jere Gettle, the founder of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, about new seed varieties from around the world. They include six foot beans, accordion tomatoes and dinosaur kale.
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The layered edible garden
Growing your own food is one of the benefits of gardening. In this episode we take a fresh look at what a vegetable garden looks like. We also talk about the history of the Wild Ones organization and how they have been promoting native gardening since the late 1970’s.