Flower Power Garden Hour 95: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Release Date: 04/03/2021
FPGH 200: September To Do, Listener Q&A
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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. It was quite a hot summer and time may have been sparse in the garden, but it’s time to get the gloves on and get to work. Episode includes Listener Q&A. It is time to plant: Beets (seeds or plants) Bok choy (seeds or plants) Broccoli (plants) Brussel sprouts ...
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Flower Power Garden Hour 199: Mitigating HEAT issues
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This episode is sponsored by . The heat getting to you? There’s a good chance it’s also impacting your plants. I discuss various heat related plant issues and ways to mitigate them. To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · · · email Marlene at Find Marlene over on , and
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Power Garden Hour 198: Top 10 Favorite Drought Tolerant Plants
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This episode is sponsored by . In this episode, I discuss 10 of my favorite drought tolerant plants. Even if you think you don’t have a green thumb, these plants will thrive in your garden with minimal water requirements. Plus, I include pollinator information. 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 197: The Chocolate Botanist, Derek Haynes
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In this episode, I have a great conversation with the Chocolate Botanist, Derek Haynes. Hear about his journey becoming a plant biologist as well about his mission to debunk misinformation on the internet. We discuss his “favorite” myths and how he handles the backlash he receives on social media. Derek is a plethora of educational and entertaining information -- links below can be found to his variety of media. Instagram: Website: Facebook: YouTube: Twitter: To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: ...
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Flower Power Garden Hour 196: Soil science, with Robert Pavlis of Garden Fundamentals
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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) · ...
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Flower Power Garden Hour 195: Montana gardening, with Theri Vasina L’Hirondelle
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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: · ...
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Flower Power Garden Hour 194: Aroids, with Bruce Ritter
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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: · · ...
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Flower Power Garden Hour 193: February To Do List
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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...
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Flower Power Garden Hour 192: December To Do, Listener Q&A
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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...
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Flower Power Garden Hour 191: Kids gardening literature, with author Collin Pine
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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: · ...
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 [email protected]