Ever wonder how Pluots, Apriums, and other combinations like the Nectaplum were created?

This week, Kevin travels to Zaiger's Genetics in Modesto California to meet with Lacey Gardener and Ed Laivo to learn all about how they create new interspecific fruit tree varieties. These two experts give advice on growing fruit trees and encourage everyone to find the fruit that makes you say "WOW".

Check out the wide variety of options and find your next fruit tree here: Fruit Tree Varieties

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Welcome green thumbs! This week the team visits David Roberts in Sacramento to explore his beautiful collection of rare and incredible cactus and succulents. Learn the differences between these plants and how to grow them with the right soil mix and irrigation techniques.

Check out the video tour on YouTube to get inspired by this special home garden: Inside a Rare Cactus & Succulent Garden

Check out your own local Cactus and Succulent Society: Sacramento Cactus and Succulent Society

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In celebration of National Pollinator Week, Kevin and Austin sit down in the studio to share Kevin’s ultimate list of plants that attract and support pollinators. From ground covers to trees, they break it all down by plant type, offering practical tips and standout favorites for creating a thriving, layered pollinator garden.

Plants mentioned in this episode include:

GROUND COVERS

• Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum)
• Germander (Teucrium)

ANNUALS

• Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
• Cosmos (Cosmos)
• Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
• Zinnia (Zinnia)
• Bee Balm (Monarda)

PERENNIALS

• Lavender (Lavandula)
• Coneflower (Echinacea)
• Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
• Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
• Catmint (Nepeta)
• Fuchsia (Fuchsia)
• Salvia often called Sage

SHRUBS

• California Lilac (Ceanothus)
• Manzanita (Arctostaphylos)
• Bottlebrush (Callistemon)
• Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia)
• Roses (Rosa)

VINES

• Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans)
• Clematis (Clematis)
• Passionflower (Passiflora)
• Native Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis, Asclepias speciosa)

HERBS

• Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
• Mint (Mentha)
• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
• Sage (Salvia officinalis)
• Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
• Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

TREES

• Flowering Cherry (Prunus)
• Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis)
• Robinias

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