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
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The Ultimate Pollinator Plant List
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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