Flower Power Garden Hour 95: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Release Date: 04/03/2021
Flower Power Garden Hour 206: Purple tomato development with Norfolk Healthy Produce
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A truly purple tomato - this is what Norfolk Healthy Produce has achieved. With beauty also comes big health benefits. Listen in as I talk to CEO Dr. Nathan Plumpton and head horticulturalist Ian Baker on what the process was to make this happen and how snapdragons are involved. You can find Norfolk Healthy Produce at: Website: Facebook: YouTube: Instagram: Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing...
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Flower Power Garden Hour 205: Peaches and Nectarines with Ed Laivo of @ed_able_solutions
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Fruit tree expert, Ed Laivo of @ed_able_solutions, gives his list of favorite peaches and nectarines for an extended growing season. Plus learn what cat-facing is and why it may be happening to your nectarines. This and more growing tips. You can find Ed at: Facebook: YouTube: Instagram: 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 204: March To Do List
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It’s spring! LOTS of prep to do for the upcoming season. Time to sow seeds and prep beds for planting. It is time to plant: Broccoli – plants only Carrots Cauliflower- plants only Leeks Loose leaf lettuce Peas Potatoes Chores include: Sow tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, flowers inside Start flowers (sunflowers,...
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FPGH 203: Anthony Dal Ben, Be Water Smart #summerstrong competition
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Anthony Dal Ben is one of the winners of the Be Water Smart #summerstrong competition. Winners of this competition transformed their once water loving lawns/gardens into yards that are water efficient but at that same time beautiful. For Anthony it was a family affair. Hear how not only did he transform his front lawn into a water wise landscape, he used this as an educational experience for his kids. 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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FPGH 202: Elaine Fitzgerald, Be Water Smart #summerstrong competition
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Elaine Fitzgerald is one of the winners of the Be Water Smart #summerstrong competition. Winners of the competition transformed their once water loving lawns/gardens into yards that are water efficient as well as beautiful. Listen in to hear how Elaine went from grass to a pollinator heaven. 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 201: Janelle Auyeung, Be Water Smart #summerstrong competition
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Janelle Auyeung is one of the winners of the Be Water Smart #summerstrong competition. Winners of this competition transformed their once water loving lawns/gardens into yards that are water efficient, but at that same time beautiful. Hear the steps Janelle took to make her backyard a magnificent oasis of fruit trees, vegetables and flowers. 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 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: ...
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]