Green Acres Garden Podcast
Green Acres Garden Podcast is the podcast that’ll teach budding gardeners like you to grow your green thumb. But whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned horticulturalist, you’re sure to learn something new. Get to know Kevin and Austin as they have conversations with community gardeners and gurus at Green Acres Nursery & Supply—they'll answer questions you didn't know you had.
Topics include: ecological gardening, organic gardening, regenerative gardening, sustainable gardening, low-water gardening, drought-tolerant gardening, soil biology, no-till gardening, cover crops, mulching, composting, hot composting, cold composting, vermiculture, vermicomposting, worm castings, sheet mulching, drip irrigation, irrigation tips, waterwise gardening, raised bed gardening, square-foot gardening, backyard gardening, Sacramento gardening, Sacramento zone 9B, Mediterranean climate gardening, hot-climate gardening, Texas gardening, Texas native plants, zone-specific gardening, microclimate gardening, vegetable gardening, fruit trees, backyard orchard, berries, citrus, stone fruit, figs, tomatoes, peppers, perennials, annuals, herbs, companion planting, native plants, drought-tolerant plants, pollinator plants, edible landscaping, shade gardening, houseplants, seed starting, seed saving, pollinators, beneficial insects, bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, wildlife habitat, integrated pest management, natural pest control, garden ecology, soil microbes, fungal networks, mycorrhizae, trees, tree care, arboriculture, tree pruning, urban forestry, climate-ready trees, tree climbing, community gardens, school gardens, garden guests, garden education, nature education, gardening for kids, food literacy, ecological restoration, community greening, volunteer gardening, garden nonprofits, planting tips, harvesting tips, gardening mistakes, how to garden, beginner gardening, home gardening, garden design, landscaping ideas, backyard projects, sustainable living, homesteading basics, urban gardening, organic food growing, edible gardens, climate-smart gardening, grow your own food, pollinator habitat, drought gardening
Green Acres Garden Podcast
Latest Episodes
Growing for Good at the Orangevale Fair Oaks Food Bank Farm
This week, Kevin sits down with Brad and Lacy from the Orangevale Fair Oaks Food Bank Farm to hear how a gravel field was transformed into a thriving source of fresh produce for the community. From the powe...
The Fall Transition Guide
Fall gardening starts now. Kevin shares what to plant, how to prepare your garden beds, tips for healthier lawns, and why cilantro grows better in fall than spring. Plus, learn about the eye-catching Flamethrower Redbud tree and how to set your...
Fruit Trees, Unique Flavors and Expert Growing Tips with Dave Wilson Nursery
Welcome back green thumbs! This week, Kevin sits down with Brigid from Dave Wilson Nursery, one of the world's leading fruit tree growers and innovators. Brigid shares expert advice on selecting the rig...
How to Protect Your Garden During Extreme Summer Heat
Summer temperatures are pushing gardens to their limits. In this episode, Kevin and Austin share practical strategies to help your plants survive extreme heat, intense sun, and long stretches of hot weather.Learn when and how to water ef...
Modern Micro Farming with Neanderthal Farms
Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin visits Justin Davis at Neanderthal Farms in Fair Oaks, California. Justin shares what's new on his thriving micro farm and explains how he builds healthy soil with living mulch. Topics include growing verti...