Flower Power Garden Hour
Musings with people in the world of gardening, botany, horticulture and nature. Marlene takes her years of gardening experience, success and failures and turns it into an unpretentious, humorous listen. From organic vegetable gardening, houseplants, bee keeping, flowers, and everything in between -- this podcast covers it.
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Flower Power Garden Hour 196: Soil science, with Robert Pavlis of Garden Fundamentals
04/03/2024
Flower Power Garden Hour 196: Soil science, with Robert Pavlis of Garden Fundamentals
Soil science can be a bit confusing. How long does it take for materials to be broken down, is it good practice to add microbes and what exactly are microbes? Robert Pavlis addresses these questions and more. Check out his new podcast Garden Fundamentals plus his impressive list of books including Soil Science for Gardeners and Compost Science for Gardeners. Check out more at his links below. Links below can be found to Robert’s vast expanse of media. · Podcast: (available on Apple & Spotify) · Website: · Facebook: · YouTube: · Books: o o o o o To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 195: Montana gardening, with Theri Vasina L’Hirondelle
03/09/2024
Flower Power Garden Hour 195: Montana gardening, with Theri Vasina L’Hirondelle
If I was picked up and dropped into a gardening zone relatively different than mine, it would be a huge steep learning curve. I love talking to gardeners from zones different than my zone 9b and it doesn’t get much different than zone 3. I have a fun and educational chat with Theri Vasina LHirondelle who grows amazing flowers and veggies in Montana. Theri can be found on Instagram at Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 194: Aroids, with Bruce Ritter
02/20/2024
Flower Power Garden Hour 194: Aroids, with Bruce Ritter
Dieffenbachia, ‘pothos’, Monstera… a great majority of houseplants are in the Araceae family which most people shorten to just say Aroids. I discuss this broad family with UC Davis Botanical Conservatory volunteer extraordinaire Bruce Ritter. He has revamped our collection and he shares all his tips and tricks with us. Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 193: February To Do List
02/08/2024
Flower Power Garden Hour 193: February To Do List
Believe it or not, spring is around the corner. Here in NorCal, it is still wet with periods of cold, so one does have to be careful with working soil and protecting from potentially freezes. LOTS of prep to do for the upcoming season. It is time to plant: · Broccoli · Cabbage · Carrots · Cauliflower · Collards, swiss chard · Kale · Leeks · Loose leaf lettuce · Peas · Potatoes….late in the month Chores include: · Sow tomatoes inside · Start flowers (sunflowers, strawflower, zinnias, etc) · Direct sow sweet peas · Plant bare-root (roses, fruit trees, asparagus, strawberries, rhubarb, berries) · Spray fruit trees · Fertilize · Compost · Clean up, cut back · Prune roses, fruit trees Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 192: December To Do, Listener Q&A
12/24/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 192: December To Do, Listener Q&A
It’s here – the last To Do list of the year. So far it has been a mild winter, with regards to both temperature and moisture. It is the time to plant another round of winter vegetables, work on pest management, and start planning for your spring garden. We are at the apex of short days, so time to work is limited. Episode includes Listener Q&A, with topics listed below. It is time to plant: · Asparagus · Bok choy · Kale · Onion sets · Radish Chores include: · Cut back garden, clean up · Watch for cabbage aphids, loopers · Spray for peach leaf curl, dormant sprays · Order seeds for spring Listener Q&A section. Topics covered include: · Waterless amaryllis – can it be planted in a pot? · Banana plant – do they need to be brought inside for winter? If not, should be wrapped for protection from cold weather? At what age will they duplicate and produce fruit? · Can fallen leaves in the garden be used to cover garden beds containing flowers? · Butterfly bush – should the significant new growth be cut back in order to optimize growth in spring? · Pineapple plant – have had for 2.5 years….when should a pineapple be expected? · Bromeliads – how to care for them after the flower blooms and subsequently dies? Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 191: Kids gardening literature, with author Collin Pine
11/19/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 191: Kids gardening literature, with author Collin Pine
How do we ensure the next generations become stewards of the land? Of course exposing them to nature and getting them outdoors but also having conversations and reading with them. I talk with author, Collin Pine, about his children’s book ‘The Garden Next Door’ and how its message is more important than ever. Collin’s latest book is called “” Collin can be found at: · Instagram: · To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 190: Gardening can be Murder (in literature), with author Marta McDowell
11/08/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 190: Gardening can be Murder (in literature), with author Marta McDowell
Gardening can be murder... that is what a lot of people who claim to have a brown thumb think. But in this case, I’m discussing murder mystery books and their links to gardening. Author, Marta McDowell, joins me to discuss her new book “Gardening Can Be Murder: How poisonous Poppies, Sinister Shovels and Grim Gardens Have Inspired Mystery Writers’. We discuss historical detectives who a passion for plants, methods of murder as well as my favorite topic… poisonous plants! Marta’s latest book extensively covers the topic discussed today. It is called “” Marta can be found at: · Website: · Facebook: To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 189: Trees, with Arborist Pamela Sanchez of the Sacramento Tree Foundation
10/21/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 189: Trees, with Arborist Pamela Sanchez of the Sacramento Tree Foundation
Trees -- we all know how important they are. But what are the best trees for zone 9? How exactly do you properly plant, stake and water a new tree? Pamela Sanchez -- Certified Arborist and Education Programs Manager for the Sacramento Tree Foundation -- joins me to discuss these topics and more. Pamela and the Sacramento Tree can be found at: · Website: · Instagram: · Facebook: To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 188: October To Do, Listener Q&A
10/04/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 188: October To Do, Listener Q&A
It is the October To Do List, and that means it is a very busy time in the garden. Clean up from summer vegetables and prepping for fall and winter. The days are cooler, but shorter – which means you have to work efficiently and hard. Episode includes Listener Q&A, with topics listed below. It is time to plant: · Fava beans · Beets · Bok choy · Carrots · Celery · Swiss chard · Collards · Garlic · Kale · Kohlrabi · Leeks · Lettuce · Onions · Peas · Radish · Spinach · Turnips · All perennials, bulbs Chores include: · Clean up vegetable beds (prevent diseases), mess from fruit trees · Collect seeds · Divide plants such as grasses, iris · Compost Listener Q&A section. Topics covered include: · What to do about aphid infestation on large trees · Lemon tree – producing fruit, but leaves are very pale · Succulents – fertilizer? · Best time of year to prune cherry tree · Tomato plants – to compost or not? Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 187: Seeds, with Jennifer Jewell of Cultivating Place podcast
09/27/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 187: Seeds, with Jennifer Jewell of Cultivating Place podcast
Seeds. As gardeners we sow them, order them, harvest them, and sometime try to prevent them. Author and gardener Jennifer Jewell delves even deeper into the science and importance of seeds in her new book ‘What We Sow’. We discuss her inspiration for the book and talk about why seeds are so important in our ecosystem, cultures and overall survival as humans. Jennifer Jewell, Cultivating Place and her new book ‘What We Sow’ can be found at: · Book: · Website: · Instagram: · Facebook: · Pinterest: To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 186: Firesafe and water wise gardening, with Soleil Tranquilli of Tranquill Gardens
09/11/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 186: Firesafe and water wise gardening, with Soleil Tranquilli of Tranquill Gardens
As a plant person with minimal design skills, I’m in awe of people with both skill sets. In this episode I talk to Soleil Tranquilli about how she combines her artistic design ability with her wealth of plant knowledge to create firesafe, water wise and tranquil gardens. She is the owner of Tranquill Gardens as well as being a Certified watershed Wise Landscape Pro and the president of the Sacramento Association of Professional Landscape Designers. Soleil and Tranquill Gardens can be found at: · Website: · Website: · Facebook: To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 185: September To Do, Listener Q&A, Horticulture News
09/02/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 185: September To Do, Listener Q&A, Horticulture News
It is the September To Do List – believe it or not, we are in full Fall prep time. Lots of cool weather vegetables to start planting, and tons of clean up and pruning. Summer may have been easy in the garden, but it’s time to get the gloves on and get to work. Episode includes Listener Q&A and a discussion around current published articles in the horticulture world. It is time to plant: Beets Carrots Broccoli Brussel sprouts Cauliflower Cabbage Celery Swiss chard Collards Garlic Leek Lettuce Peas Radish Spinach Perennials – towards the end of September when it cools down Chores include: Clean up – pull out vegetables which are done, fallen fruit Prune lavender, hydrangeas Pests – whiteflies may be setting in…..keep an eye on Listener Q&A section. Topics covered include: What are the galls attached to oaks? Are they harmful to the tree? When replanting a Venus Fly Trap, does it require a specific soil? Gardenias – no buds or flowers…..is this a location issue? Lantana issues Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 184: Passion vines and houseplant care, with Justin Hancock of Costa Farms
08/26/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 184: Passion vines and houseplant care, with Justin Hancock of Costa Farms
You can say that my guest, Justin Hancock, is passionate about passion vines! But he is also passionate about anything that grows. As a horticulturalist for one of the top nurseries, Costa Farms, he gets to surround himself with all types of plants. We discuss, of course, passion vines as well as houseplant care. Justin and Costa Farms can be found at: · Instagram: · Website: · Instagram: · Facebook: · Twitter: · YouTube: · TikTok: To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 183: August To Do, Horticulture News, Listener Q&A
08/12/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 183: August To Do, Horticulture News, Listener Q&A
It is the August To Do List, and we are having a gorgeous summer that is offering up IDEAL garden conditions. Vegetable and fruit harvests are bountiful, but there is prep work for fall piling up. It is time to: Plant seeds in ground, including: beets, cabbage, carrots, turnips, potatoes Prep garden beds for Fall planting in September: Weed, compost Chores include: Dead-head flowers Pick up fallen fruit Cut off suckers Prevent weeds from going to seed Collect seeds Harvest melons Order fall bulbs (daffodils, tulips, etc) Deep water trees We finish up with a Listener Q&A section. Topics covered include: Are pill bugs good for the soil? Do I need to keep “braiding” my plant? Habanero not blooming – why? Fig tree only produce dry, inedible figs. Why? Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 182: Replace your lawn with a cacti/succulent garden, with Gianluca Bacci
08/03/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 182: Replace your lawn with a cacti/succulent garden, with Gianluca Bacci
Want to replace your lawn with a cacti/succulent garden? Here’s how. My coworker and succulent grower extraordinaire, Gianluca Bacci, joins me to discuss succulent growing tips. We talk about major do’s and don’ts of succulent care plus why the saguaro cacti of Arizona are dying. Gianluca can be found at: · Instagram: To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 181: Balcony gardens, with Deborah Holtschlag of PlantTraps
07/29/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 181: Balcony gardens, with Deborah Holtschlag of PlantTraps
Many of us walk around with ideas/inventions in our head but don’t follow through with them for numerous reasons. In this episode, I talk with inventor/founder of PlantTraps, Deborah Holtschlag, about how she came up with an idea and ran with it. We discuss her products that turn balconies into amazing gardens as well as her journey from idea to market. Links below can be found to Deborah and PlantTraps. · Website: · Instagram: · Facebook: · YouTube: To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 180: July To Do & Listener Q&A
07/16/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 180: July To Do & Listener Q&A
It is the July To Do List, and we are in the HEAT of summer. Garden work is relegated to morning and (maybe) late afternoon given the blistering temperatures. Luckily, it is not the busiest time of the year garden wise – hopefully most of your time is spent harvesting vegetables. Plenty to do still from a maintenance perspective, and believe it or not….some early prep for Fall/Winter. It is time to: · Sow seeds indoors for brussel sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli Chores include: · Deep water trees · Deep water in-ground plants · Mulch · Weed · HARVEST · Snip off flowers of basil, other herbs · Keep an eye out for insects – spray, squish · Dead-head flowers We finish up with a Listener Q&A section. Topics covered include: · What is a good way to get rid of ants indoors? · What are the best cut flower options? · Pumpkins turning yellow and rotting before they turn orange – why? · Fastest growing shrubs that do well in full sun with minimal water? To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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FPGH 179. Tomato Myths (& more)
06/30/2023
FPGH 179. Tomato Myths (& more)
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Flower Power Garden Hour 178: June To Do & Listener Q&A
06/19/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 178: June To Do & Listener Q&A
It is the June To Do List, and here in Zone 9 it seems that summer has arrived. Hot weather is becoming the daily norm, and everything is quickly drying up from a very wet winter. At this point in the garden a lot of the hard prep work has been done and we now begin summer maintenance mode. It is time to plant: · Perennials, roses, herbs, veggies… beans, corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, watermelon, melons, okra, chard, eggplant, peppers, pumpkins, squash, watermelon, cucamelons Chores include: · Mulch · Deadhead roses · Rootstock suckers · Look for pests · Plant flowers We finish up with a Listener Q&A section. Topics covered include: · Fertilizer for dragon fruit? · Anything that can be done to help tomato flowers set fruit? · Preparation for removing lawn for a water wise landscape. · Large, very old female mulberry tree(s) are being removed by the city of Stockton. What will the impact be on the remaining male mulberry tree? Will it produce more pollen? Will it still produce berries? To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 177: Essential Oils, with Amy Anthony of NYC Aromatica
05/26/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 177: Essential Oils, with Amy Anthony of NYC Aromatica
For centuries people have been harvesting and obtaining oils from plants. From lavender to Frankincense, researchers know that oils are important compounds in plants for many reasons. In this episode I talk to aromatherapy expert, Amy Anthony of NYC Aromatica, all about essential oils and how you can utilize them in your life. We touch upon distilling flowers, which ones you can grow in your garden and her favorites. And find out which flower I tried to distill but failed at miserably!! Links below can be found to NYC Aromatica to learn more. · Website: · Podcast: · Instagram: · YouTube: · Facebook: · LinkedIn: To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 176: May To Do & Listener Q&A
05/07/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 176: May To Do & Listener Q&A
It is the May To Do List, and the here in Zone 9 the winter weather seems to have finally broken. Warm days have been persistent, but there is still some cool and wet weather. Lots to do in the garden as we catch up from a long winter and prepare for spring/summer. It is time to plant: · Vegetables: Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, beans, swiss chard, corn, cucumbers, okra, melons, squash, watermelon Chores include: Mulch Plant everything Check irrigation/flush lines Thin stonefruit Peach leaf curl Fertilize pots Transplant succulents Monitor for pests/prep We finish up with a Listener Q&A section. Topics covered include: Hummingbird moths – what plants attract them? Camelia tree bush – blooms pink every spring, but quickly drops them. Suggestions? Bird of Paradise – how to separate and transplant into smaller pots Wine barrels – got saturated because there were no holes and water did not drain. Once it does drain, can the soil be reused or should it be replaced? To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 175: Kids Gardening, with Em Shipman, Executive Director of KidsGardening.org
04/15/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 175: Kids Gardening, with Em Shipman, Executive Director of KidsGardening.org
April is Kid’s Gardening Month! Joining me to talk about resources to help teachers and parents with activities, grants and lesson plants is Em Shipman, Executive Director of KidsGardening.org . And FYI- a lot of these lessons are great for grownups! If folks want to contribute to our work, donations are 100% tax deductible. We are able to reach 8 more kids with every dollar donated! is the donation link. Additional useful information discussed in the episode – and links to KidsGardening media – can be found below. · Website: ; · Instagram: · Twitter: · Pintrest: · Facebook: · YouTube: · Activities: o o o o To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 174: April To Do, Asparagus growing tips, & Listener Q&A
04/09/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 174: April To Do, Asparagus growing tips, & Listener Q&A
It is the April To Do List, and the persistent wet and cold weather is still here in the west. Nevertheless, we are getting warmer, longer days and spring will soon be in full effect. We also spend some time reviewing asparagus growing tips, as it is a popular question amongst listeners. It is time to plant: Vegetables: Eggplant, squash, corn, cucumbers, swiss chard, jicama, okra, melons, peppers, sweet potatoes, watermelons Flowers: Perennials, dahlias, sunflower seeds Chores include: Weed Prune once flowering shrubs Mulch Watch for insects We finish up with a Listener Q&A section. Topics covered include: Rhubarb – growing tips What kind of trees will grow well in full sun in the Central Valley/Foothills Red clover – recommendations for using as nitrogen fixer Cherry tomatoes – advice on early season transplanting to larger containers, and where/how to move outside (especially if cold still) To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 173: Glenn Dickerson, Begonia Collection Curator at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
04/02/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 173: Glenn Dickerson, Begonia Collection Curator at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Begonias are like potato chips, you can’t stop at one. In this episode I’m talking with Glenn Dickerson, Begonia collections curator at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, about all his tips and tricks to keep their massive collection healthy and thriving. We discuss soil, fertilizer, types of Begonias, problematic Rex varieties and more. Glenn and some fantastic begonia resources can be found below: American Begonia Society Website: Fort Worth Botanic Garden Website: Fort Worth Botanic Garden Instagram: Glenn Dickerson Instagram: Facebook: To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 172: Don Shor of Redwood Barn Nursery, Fruit Tree Troubleshooting
03/11/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 172: Don Shor of Redwood Barn Nursery, Fruit Tree Troubleshooting
Peach leaf curl, fire blight, citrus issues, and more. Don Shor, owner of Redwood Barn Nursery and horticulturist extraordinaire, joins me to discuss issues that may arise on your fruit trees this spring and summer. Don and Redwood Barn Nursery can be found at: Website: Instagram: & Facebook: Podcasts: on Apple Podcasts; on Apple Podcasts To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 171: March To Do & Listener Q&A
03/04/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 171: March To Do & Listener Q&A
It is the March To Do List, and we are still in the heart of winter with lots of cold and wet days. Not just cold and wet – we have had very low elevation snow throughout California…crazy. Spring looms though, and preparation is paramount. It is time to plant: · Vegetables: Broccoli, beets, cabbage, cauliflower, chive, collards, swiss chard, kale, lettuce, potatoes, radish · Start tomato, eggplant, and (maybe) peppers inside · Annual flowers · Dahlias & summer bulbs (like gladiolas) Chores include: · Prune roses · Check irrigation · Transplant actively growing plants · Cut back dying foliage of bulbs We finish up with a Listener Q&A section. Topics covered include: · Can roses be trimmed in Dec/Jan before the budding starts? · Tomato questions: o When is the best time to start planting? o Is it better to start them in the ground or a container? o When I plant tomatoes, are there other vegetables (certain peppers?) that can be planted at the same time? · Is it too late to plant bulbs? Are there any particular varieties that can be planted in late Feb/March? · African violets that have not bloomed in a very long time – any recommendations about how to get them to bloom? To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 170: February To Do & Listener Q&A
02/11/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 170: February To Do & Listener Q&A
It is the February To Do List, and we are still in the heart of winter with plenty of cold days. Spring is around the corner though, and preparation has to get started. It is time to plant: · Vegetables: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, swiss chard, collards, kale, lettuce, peas, radish · Plant bare-root roses, fruit trees Chores include: · Prune roses, fruit trees · Start cleaning up garden · Start seeds: Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants inside · Divide plants · Buy dahlia bulbs, sweet pea seeds We finish up with a Listener Q&A section. Topics covered include: · Persistent white fly and aphid infestation. Does all soil in planter boxes need to be replaced to solve this problem? · Questions about using chicken manure & alfalfa pellets in the garden: When & how do they get applied? Should wood chips be moved before application? Should organic pellets/manure be used? · What is the best way to move a Bird of Paradise? · What are the little holes in an apricot tree? And are they lethal? · The best fertilizer for an orange tree? · Dragonfruit plant is covered in circular, red spots & appears to be yellowing? What can be done? To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 169: January To Do & Listener Q&A
01/15/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 169: January To Do & Listener Q&A
It is the January To Do List, and we are in the rainiest season out wet in a very long time. Temperatures have moderated a bit, however. Tough to get out in the garden with this much rain, but there are things that need to be done during the dry periods. It is time to plant: Bareroot trees, roses, shrubs Radishes Lettuce Onions Bok choy Fava beans Chores include: Protect from frost. Watch weather report for potential frost days Don’t work wet soils --- very important Spray for peach leaf curl and other fungal diseases Can prune fruit trees – but listen to the caveats in the episode We finish up with a Listener Q&A section. Topics covered include: How much of a dry period is needed to spray liquid copper on fruit trees? Can a rose stem from a bouquet be rooted? What is the process? When to transplant a Little Ollie olive tree from a plastic pot to the ground? When to prune hydrangeas? What is the process for propagating fig tree cuttings? Can a Boston Fern survive in an outdoor enclosed room? To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 168: Magnolias, with Andrew Bunting
01/07/2023
Flower Power Garden Hour 168: Magnolias, with Andrew Bunting
We are all familiar with the iconic southern magnolia and possibly even the show stopping saucer magnolia…but there are many more beauties in this genus. I had the pleasure of talking with Andrew Bunting -- the Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and author of “”. We discuss everything from range of habitat, to care and unique species that can be incorporated into your garden. Andrew can be found at: Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: YouTube: LinkedIn: Magnolia sources: Societies: Botanic Gardens and Arboreta: To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Flower Power Garden Hour 167: Christmas Plants Wrap Up
12/24/2022
Flower Power Garden Hour 167: Christmas Plants Wrap Up
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