Episode 70: Climbing Vines

Episode 70: Climbing Vines

Whether they’re climbing up a trellis or winding through your rhodies – climbing vines can be a striking addition to any yard, providing shade (sometimes), wow factor and cascades of color. We’ve got options that will suit your fancy and maybe make...
Episode 69: Planting to Promote Pollinators

Episode 69: Planting to Promote Pollinators

Pollinators are our greatest allies in the garden. Want more blooms? Place more landing pads for the pollinators in your garden. What a bounitful harvest? Plant more color variety. There are very simple tricks and additions you can make to your garden to make it a...
Episode 68: Let’s Play Name that Unusual Conifer!

Episode 68: Let’s Play Name that Unusual Conifer!

Diverging from the norm, in this episode Erin tries to stump Justin with simple descriptions of a few of the more unusual trees found at Valley Nursery. The extended cold this season is actually perfect for planting trees and shrubs and our nursery has several very...
Episode 67: Shade – for growing, not throwing

Episode 67: Shade – for growing, not throwing

Shade is a garden feature oft feared by novice gardeners. The options for turning it into a bright and colorful spot in your yard are abundant. Don’t fear the shade – embrace it! Ground cover, shrubs and flowers can be planted in the varying degrees of...

Episode 66: Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces

Short on space but long on desire for home-grown veggies? Fret not my friend, we’ve got you covered. From planting in lovely ceramic containers to utilizing old tires, you can grow what you fancy in the strange or small or strange small space you have with a...
Episode 65: Flowering Trees Blooming NOW

Episode 65: Flowering Trees Blooming NOW

Bursts of pink and white are popping up all over Kitsap County as flowering trees start to bloom throughout the Pacific Northwest. Justin and Erin chat about the two showiest right now but also discuss the trees that will be delightfully bloomtastic in the coming...