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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Hey green thumbs! This week the team meets a dynamic duo who revitalized a school garden and transformed it into a beautiful space that grows plants and minds. Christy and Shelley document their journey and encourage you to follow along and connect with them at: Between Two Shrubs

Let's Grow Education

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Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Master Rosarian Charlotte Owendyk at her home in Roseville to learn about summer rose care. With proper dead heading, watering, mulching, and fertilizing your roses will go dormant in the summer heat and then give a show of blooms in the fall.

Charlotte encourages people to get involved with their local communities and is a consulting rosarian with the following rose societies:

Sierra Foothills Rose Society, Gold Country Rose Society, and Sacramento Rose Society

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Hey green thumbs! This week, Kevin and Austin dive into essential strategies to keep your garden thriving despite extreme summer temperatures. From smart watering techniques and mulching methods to shade cloth and heat-tolerant plant selections, they cover everything you need to protect your plants from the scorching sun.

Plant of the Week: Red Yucca

Check out this blog post to learn more: Garden Care During Heat Waves

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This week we sit down with a true garden legend, Daisy Mah, the woman whose unwavering dedication saved the WPA Rock Garden from decline. For over 30 years, Daisy nurtured this hidden gem, planting, watering, and maintaining the space with her own hands, her own funds, and her own heart. Learn about the climate adapted and native plants thriving in this special place and the powerful impact of one determined gardener.

Volunteer and join the community at the Sacramento Perennial Plant Club.

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Got spring garden questions? We've got answers! Master Gardener Julie Barbour joins us in studio this week to share expert tips on watering, fertilizing, and spotting early signs of plant stress. This episode is packed with practical advice to keep your garden thriving.

Julie is an advocate for IPM and protecting our water. Learn more at Our Water Our World

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