Episodes

  • 154: Grow Food

    154: Grow Food
    Apr 24 2025
    It doesn't have to be elaborate nor exclusive. It doesn't have to be a lot. It certainly doesn't have to be hard. Growing food does take effort but the fruits (or vegetables or seasoning) of your efforts are always worth it. Whether you have a lot of space or just a couple of containers or even just a small spot on a windowsill, there is something here that you can plant to produce food. We support you. Even if it's kale.
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    20 mins
  • 153: Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance

    153: Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance
    Apr 17 2025
    You're going to love the garden even more if you take a little time to create a plan.
    Figure out what you want in regards to color, shape, size, blooms ... figure out if you have sun or shade ... figure out if you need to block your neighbor from view ... figure out how much time you want to spend doing the work to maintain the plants ... think of what will bring you the most joy. And if you can't think of what you need to think about - have a listen, we tell you.
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    22 mins
  • 152: Fuchsias! (AGAIN)

    152: Fuchsias! (AGAIN)
    Apr 10 2025
    We are in the midst of our annual Fuchsia Planting Event. You supply the basket and purchase the plants, we provide the soil and labor of planting them up. This episode is a mash-up of our original podcast (way back in 2022!) about fuchsias and new information - so have a listen to see how we've evolved and find out more about this year's event.
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    10 mins
  • 151: What Grows Under Conifers

    151: What Grows Under Conifers
    Apr 3 2025
    There is no need for the only thing under your conifers to be pine needles. The understory is a perfect place to add texture and color to your landscape. Naturally occurring acidic soil and dappled shade are prime conditions for a variety of plants including evergreen and deciduous options from mid-height to ground level. Your pals in gardening Erin and Justin list some of the options in this episode.
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    14 mins
  • 150: Spring Sale Boots on the Ground

    150: Spring Sale Boots on the Ground
    Mar 27 2025
    In the midst of the annual Spring Sale, Erin takes her coworkers away from their busy days to chat about what is happening throughout the nursery. In-store specials, surprise finds and one wounded man in a truck complete this collection of conversations on a sunny sale day.
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    15 mins
  • 149: Spring Sale 2025 Preview

    149: Spring Sale 2025 Preview
    Mar 20 2025
    The 19th Annual Valley Nursery Spring sale begins on March 22 at 9 a.m. You've got the flyer with its 30% off coupon (and the cute faces of your favorite podcast hosts and their friends). Get some ideas on what to spend it on and find out about other specials within this episode.
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    16 mins
  • 148: Weeds of the PNW - A conversation with photographer Mark Turner

    148: Weeds of the PNW - A conversation with photographer Mark Turner
    Mar 13 2025
    Photographer Mark Turner and author Sami Gray created an incredible comprehensive guide to weeds of the PNW. In this episode, Erin talks with Mark about photographing plants and he shares stories of putting together a book that is a beautiful representation of some of the plants we fight in our gardens.
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    37 mins
  • 147: Lilacs

    147: Lilacs
    Mar 6 2025
    Lilacs are fragrant powerhouses every spring. The blooms spray in a variety of color and their fragrance enlivens the air. They are easy to grow, requiring little maintenance making them a great option for all types of gardeners. Our best bareroot selection is available NOW. In this episode, Justin and Erin provide you with the most common reasons they may not bloom and give some basic pruning highlights.
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    18 mins
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