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
How to Read a Fertilizer Label. Growing Figs and Pomegranates. Pluots.
Today we’re talking about how to make sense of all that information you see on a box or bag of plant fertilizer. What do all those numbers mean? Which ones should you choose? We’ll explain.
There are two fruit trees that are easy to grow in our area that use a lot less water than you might think, once they’re established. We’re talking about figs and persimmons.
The Green Acres Staff Pick this week is the popular plum-apricot cross, the pluot.
And our Things To Do List this week includes all the vegetables and flowers that can be planted right now. It’s time to get busy!
Welcome to Episode 14 of the Green Acres Garden Podcast. Let’s go!
Pictured:
A tasty summer salad featuring the grilled pluots, peaches, and herbs over mozzarella cheese.
Links:
Green Acres Nursery & Supply store locations
Fertilizer Label Terminology
Fig trees
Pomegrantes
Pluots
Grilling Fruits and Vegetables
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