Green Acres Garden Podcast

Oct 29 2024 197 ep. 29 mins 79

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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.

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Effie Yeaw Nature Center

Oct 29 2024 30 mins

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin shares his fall lawn care advice, and then the team visits Carrie Sessarego at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center to learn about local wildlife, native plants, and all of the great things happening at this special place. Visit their website effieyeawnature.org to learn more and get involved.You can support directly by donating here or visiting their wish

The Old Farmer's Almanac

Oct 22 2024 27 mins

Welcome green thumbs! This week, Kevin meets with Carol Connare the Editor-in-Chief of the Old Farmer's Almanac. Learn about the impressive history of this publication, planting based on the lunar cycle, and hear the weather predictions for our upcoming seasons.Get your own copy of the almanac and more at Almanac.comGreen Acres Garden PodcastGreen Acres Nursery & SupplyGreen Ac

Cultivating Community at Twin Lakes Food Bank

Oct 15 2024 27 mins

Welcome green thumbs! This week the team travels to Twin Lakes Food Bank Organic Garden to meet with Garden Coordinator Michelle Kwek. Learn how this gorgeous garden provides fresh produce to the community and benefits the local wildlife with sustainable practices.Check out their website to learn more, get involved and even get tickets to the upcoming Fundraiser Gala.Certify your h

How to Oversow Your Seeds

Oct 08 2024 31 mins

This week the team welcomes Julie Barbour from Our Water Our World in the studio to discuss sowing seeds in the fall. Julie shares her positive outlook and experience to help you get your fall crops off to the best start.Know when to grow with the Vegetable Planting CalendarLearn more about Our World Our WaterGreen Acres Garden PodcastGreen Acres Nursery & SupplyGreen Acres Gar

We've Got Worms!

Oct 01 2024 37 mins

This week Kevin and Austin welcome Master Gardener Kevin Marini into the studio to dig into the many benefits of vermicomposting and using worm castings to improve soil health. Kevin shares the science and fun of gardening with worms.E.B. Stone™ Organics Earthworm CastingsUC Master Gardeners of Placer County Composting InformationKevin Marini recommends the Urban Worm BagGreen Ac

Spring Blooming Bulbs to Plant Now

Sep 24 2024 28 mins

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin celebrates the colorful and magical world of geophytes by taking a look at the fully stocked bulb racks in stores now and breaks down the top bulbs to plant for dazzling spring blooms.Consider this collection to build your own bulb garden.Green Acres Garden PodcastGreen Acres Nursery & SupplyGreen Acres Garden Podcast GroupIn the greater Sacram

Welcome to Green Acres Garden Podcast

Sep 20 2024 6 mins

Greetings garden friends! Welcome to the Green Acres Garden Podcast with host Kevin Jordan. In this mini episode you will meet the team and discover why gardening is a language we can all learn. Join us every week as we dive into the fun of being a gardener.Podcast WebsiteListen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyGreen Acres Garden PodcastGreen Acres Nursery & SupplyGreen Acres

Garden Disruptors with Jenks Farmer

Sep 13 2024 31 mins

Hey green thumbs! This week on the podcast Kevin meets Jenks Farmer, a true garden renegade from South Carolina. Jenks shares his passion for building community, growing bulbs, and how he started botanical gardens that act as living museums for plants.Find out more about Jenks and Crinum Lillies on his website Jenksfarmer.comVisit and explore his work at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Tips From a Horticulture Teacher

Sep 06 2024 37 mins

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin welcome's his colleague Alex Ayuli from Leo A. Palmiter High School. Alex shares what he's learned in the garden, the importance of teaching horticulture to the next generation and how to stay calm through life's challenges.Green Acres Garden PodcastGreen Acres Nursery & SupplyGreen Acres Garden Podcast GroupIn the greater Sacramento area? Lear

Creating New Fruit Trees at Zaiger's Genetics

Aug 30 2024 29 mins

Welcome green thumbs! This week on the podcast Kevin talks with Lacey Gardner from Zaiger's Genetics about hybridizing fruit trees. Lacey talks about her family's long history of using hand pollination, tissue culture, and careful selection to create famous fruit hybrids like the Pluot and the Aprium.Watch on YouTube @idiggreenaces: Creating New Fruit Trees at Zaiger's GeneticsGree