Flower Power Garden Hour 95: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Release Date: 04/03/2021
FPGH 224: January To Do List & Listener Q&A
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It is the January To Do List – lots of fog in the California Central Valley recently, so a good amount of moisture even without significant rain. Temperatures have been on the lower side, but no major freezes. Even though it’s the heart of winter, there are things that need to be done during the dry periods. It is time to plant: Asparagus plants Bareroot trees, roses, shrubs Radishes Lettuce Kohlrabi Peas Onions Bok choy Fava beans Chores include: Protect from frost. Watch weather report for potential frost days Don’t work...
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FPGH 224: January To Do List & Listener Q&A
Flower Power Garden Hour
It is the January To Do List – lots of fog in the California Central Valley recently, so a good amount of moisture even without significant rain. Temperatures have been on the lower side, but no major freezes. Even though it’s the heart of winter, there are things that need to be done during the dry periods. It is time to plant: Asparagus plants Bareroot trees, roses, shrubs Radishes Lettuce Kohlrabi Peas Onions Bok choy Fava beans Chores include: Protect from frost. Watch weather report for potential frost days Don’t work...
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FPGH.223: Holiday Plants
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Tired of getting a holiday plant just to have it die on you. Don’t worry, Bruce and Marlene, share tips on how to prevent your plants from ending up in the compost bin after the New Year. Topics covered: getting Christmas cactus to bloom, the truth about paperwhites coming back, soil suggestions and more. 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...
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FPGH 222: December To Do & Listener Q&A
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It is the December To Do List, and we are in the middle of winter garden season. Weather is moderately cold, foggy, and so far it has been pretty dry. We finish up with a Listener Q&A. It is time to plant: Asparagus Fava beans Bok choy Broccoli rabe Garlic Kale Loose leaf lettuce Mustard Onion sets Radish Do not plant yet: Bareroot trees Roses Berries Chores include: Protect succulents from water Frost protection Clean up – but leave some debris remaining Spray dormant trees (peach leaf curl) Plant bulbs...
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FPGH 220: Brendan Wilce, of the California Native Plant Society
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Fall is a great time to plant California natives. Brendan Wilce of the California Native Plant Society joins me to give his 10 top favorite natives. This episode is sponsored by . The Brendan and the California Native Plant Society can be found at: Website: Instagram: 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...
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FPGH 219: Between Two Shrubs, with Shelley & Christy
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Want to take over that neglected school garden but need some inspiration? Listen to Shelley and Christy of discuss their story of creating a successful school garden program. Plus -- we talk about their new YouTube channel, which is exploring local gardens, talking to the gardeners, and all things garden-adjacent. Very fun and informative, with frequent new content. This episode is sponsored by . Between Two Shrubs can be found at: YouTube: Instagram:
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Flower Power Garden Hour 218: October To Do List and Listener Q & A
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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. 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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FPGH 217: Kayden Rsenbauer of the Sacramento Tree Foundation
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Fall is a great time to plant a shade tree and our guest, Kayden Rsenbauer, certified arborist with the Sacramento Tree Foundation has all the info you need. Bruce and I talk to him about proper planting techniques, watering for young and established trees and we go over his list of favorite shade trees. This episode is sponsored by . Sacramento Tree Foundation can be found at: Website: Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at To ask questions for future shows, submit...
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Flower Power Garden Hour 216: All about Staghorn Ferns
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Truly one of the bizarre looking and growing plants out there. Bruce and Marlene discuss everything related to the Genus Platycerium. How to propagate from spores and divisions, what species grow the best in zone 9, unusual species and more. 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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FPGH 215: September Garden To-Do’s and Q & A
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Planting, tasks and to do’s that should take place in September for a beautiful fall garden. 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
info_outlineLocated along the bluffs of Mendocino is a botanical gem…the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. I speak to horticulturalists Jim and Jaime about a few of the stand-out plants the garden is known for -- Rhododendrons and Camellias. Jaime discusses the history of the gardens and the overall growing techniques of the plants. Former Rhododendron nursery owner Jim shares his years of growing expertise propagating and growing Rhododendrons.
The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens can be found on social media at:
Instagram: @mendocinocoastbotanicalgardens
Facebook: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Website: gardenbythesea.org
To ask questions for future shows, submit them at:
- email Marlene at marlenetheplantlady@gmail.com