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.
Episodes
228 episodes
Beating the Heat: Smart Summer Gardening Strategies
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 177
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25:48
How One Local Legend Kept The WPA Rock Garden Alive
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 176
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33:02
Spring Garden Questions
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 175
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44:59
Fight The Bite
Did you know male mosquitoes don't bite and are actually pollinators? This week Kevin speaks with Luz from the Sacramento Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District to learn all about these pesky flying pests. These insects have an important r...
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Season 3
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Episode 174
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32:13
Building A Fire-Ready Future
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant for Wildfire Preparedness Week. Chief Berlant shares the most recent wildfire defense tactics including home hardening, defensible space, plant selection and placeme...
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Season 3
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Episode 173
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28:38
Landscape Inspiration To Grow Beautifully
Welcome green thumbs! Are you looking for some new inspiration to bring beauty into your landscape? This week Kevin meets with Katie from Monrovia to learn all about their wide selection of plants that thrive in our climate. Katie shares her pl...
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Season 3
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Episode 172
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35:24
Harvest More Food From Less Space
Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Dave Faoro from Veneto Gardens at his demonstration garden to learn about his favorite gardening method for success: Square-Foot Gardening. Find out h...
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Season 3
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Episode 171
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32:03
Grow Like a Neanderthal
Welcome green thumbs! This week the "Pickle King" Justin Davis joins in studio to update the team on the latest news at Neanderthal Farms. Justin's backyard farm produces some of the are...
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Season 3
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Episode 170
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41:43
Find Your Own Community Garden Space Today
Thinking about joining a community garden? Whether you're dealing with too much shade at home, craving better soil, or just want to dig in with fellow garden lovers, a community garden might be just what you need!In this episode, Kevin c...
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Season 3
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Episode 169
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26:39
The Hidden World Beneath Your Garden
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Chris Totten from E.B. Stone to explore the fascinating world of microbiology underneath our feet. Together, they dig into the hidden dynamics of soil particles, the relationship between fungi and pl...
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Season 3
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Episode 168
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28:24
Get In Your Garden Today with Janey Santos
Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets local master gardener and flower lover Janey Santos to discover the lessons she's learned by sharing her gardening journey on YouTube and finding her community of plant lovers. Follow Janey on YouTube...
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Season 3
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Episode 167
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42:10
The Beginner Vegetable Gardening Guide
Do you want to start your own warm season veggie garden, but not sure where to begin? In this special episode Kevin shares the keys to success for any level gardener. Concepts include understanding your zone, picking the right spot, preparing t...
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Season 3
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Episode 166
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27:28
The Orchid Growing Guide
Did you know it's actually easy to get an orchid to rebloom? This week Kevin meets with Zach from Green Acres Nursery & Supply to talk about the awe-inspiring world of orchids and how to care for them like a pro. Zach shares his tips on rep...
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Season 3
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Episode 165
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25:47
Camellia Masterclass: Pro Tips for Stunning Blooms
This week Producer Greg joins the team in studio to discuss the stunning, low maintenance showstoppers that thrive in Sacramento's climate and beyond: Camellias! Greg shares their rich history, their role in the landscape, and expert growing ti...
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Season 3
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Episode 164
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34:39
Elderberries - The Native Plant With Healing Power
This week Kevin meets with Katie Norton, an aspiring third generation farmer with a passion for elderberries to learn how she is working to bring the CA native blue elderberry into the spotlight, the power of pollinators, and the joy of growing...
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Season 3
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Episode 163
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31:54
How To Start Beekeeping
Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Chris Crittenton from the Sacramento Area Beekeepers Association to learn about the many benefits of beekeeping and easy things gardeners can do to support bees in our community.Interested...
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Season 3
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Episode 162
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33:13
The Power of Community Farming
This week Kevin meets with Thaddeus Barsotti of Farm Fresh To You a local CSA farm in the Capay Valley that delivers fresh organic produce to families across the nation. Thaddeus shares his story an...
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Season 3
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Episode 161
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39:19
Vines That Shine
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Kiki to learn all about the twisting and climbing beauty of vines. From evergreen to deciduous, these versatile plants can act as a problem solver in the garden while providing beauty, privacy, verti...
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Season 3
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Episode 160
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32:41
Edible Perennials You Can Plant Now
This week Kevin and Austin discuss the amazing world of bareroot vegetables like Rhubarb, Asparagus and Horseradish. Learn how to start these perennial crops now to enjoy harvests year after year. Kevin, also shares his advice for growing potat...
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Episode 159
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29:08
The Original Garden Guy
This week Producer Greg joins the team in studio for a family episode. Greg shares his passion for producing the podcast, his perspective on the evolution of gardening, and gives his top tree picks for any landscape.Watch Greg in action...
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Season 3
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Episode 158
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35:20
Rose Hybridizer Tom Carruth
This week Kevin meets with world renowned rose hybridizer Tom Carruth who has created more than 100 rose varieties and is currently the Curator of the Rose Collections at the Huntington Library. Tom shares ...
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Season 3
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Episode 157
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34:32
Winter Q&A
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin start the new year with a round of winter questions submitted by listeners. Learn about top dressing your soil, citrus and bareroot fruit trees, chop and drop cover crops and more.
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Season 3
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Episode 156
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32:45
New Year Flashback: Epic Gardening
Hey green thumbs! This week we reflect on the year and flash back to a special guest Kevin Espiritu from Epic Gardening. Kevin shares his garden journey starting with an interest in science and plants to helping millions of people through educa...
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Season 3
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Episode 155
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38:19
