Plantcast Podcast Episodes
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 little...
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...
Episode 64: Updated Spring Sale Info & Fuchsia Planting Details
Valley Nursery's 17th Annual Spring Sale continues through March 26 and our celebrated fuschia planting event begins on Saturday, March 25 and runs through April 2. Hosts Justin and Erin discuss new addtions to the sale and discuss details of the fuschia planting as...
Episode 63: Spring Sale Preview 2023
The 17th Annual Valley Nursery Spring Sale is upon us and we detail what we have in stock and what is on sale during the event. Start your growing season with the best selection of everything and enthusiasm and joy and wonder and grow grow grow!You can also find the...
Episode 62: Cultivate Color
Leave the doldrums behind with a burst of color in your garden. We've got a nursery full of colorful flowers, shrubs, treees and we want you to benefit! Hosts Justin and Erin discuss the variety of plants available to add to your garden regardless of size to bring...
Episode 61: Rhododendron Ra Ra
Our annual shipment of rhodies has arrived and now is the time to check out these Northwest darlings. Guest co-host Maria steps in to chat about a few of the spectacular varieties we have in stock and to offer tips for successful planting, pruning and general care of...
Episode 60: Starting Seeds Indoors
Get growing! February is NOT too early to start thinking of your spring and summer bounty. Starting seeds indoors is easy with the right mindset and equipment which is easy to attain from your friends here at Valley. Hosts Justin and Erin chat about all the things you...
Episode 59: Pottery is for PLANTS
Ceramic pots are the perfect addition to every garden. They add color to shady areas, give height to short spaces - they make you wanna look at your nook. Our selection is bigger than ever and their hardiness makes them a welcome year round feature.You can also find...
Episode 58: Love Lovey LOVE love plants
We are real loving this week friends. Roses aren't the only plants that represent love friends and we want you to know about the others. Discover alternative options for your sweetie and then pop in here and buy them! Be fresh. Be creative. Be as full of love as we...
Episode 57: Pruning Fruit Trees
We call in the expert to discuss how to prune juvenile and old fruit trees. With a little patience, sharp tools and the confidence gleaned from our resident arborist, you'll have your personal orchard looking good soon-ish.You can also find the Podcast available on...
Episode 56: Citrus Trees CAN Survive!
Sweet, juicy and delicious homegrown citrus CAN be achieved in the Pacific Northwest and we will give you the confidence to give it a go in your own personal garden (even though one of us continues to fail at it herself over and over and over). You can do it and Erin...
Episode 55: Houseplant Pests BE GONE
Proper and easy winter houseplant care can help your green babies thrive throughout the season but pests can foil even the most dutiful of caregivers. We chat about how to identify a few of the more common buggers and let you know how to eliminate them from your...
RERUN! Episode 2: Popular Houseplants
This was one of our very first plantcast episodes, recording back in November 2021. We chatted about the most popular common houseplants and how to care for them. Had to dig through the archives because Erin is home sick - so take care of yourselves and your...
Episode 54: Shroomy Shroomerson (He’s a Fun Guy)
The weather anomaly of snow and ice rapidly melting followed by inches of rain and warmer temps make right now a strange and delightful time for mushrooms to florish. Same with mold. Outside and for some of us aggressive waterers - inside too. You can also find the...
Episode 53: 2022 Wrapped
The Plantcast dove into a plethora of topics in 2022. Justin and Erin did not shy away from tough topics (anyone remember how to build a rain garden?) and indulged in perennials, conifers and you know, mulch. The last episode of 2022 is what they learned and a fun...
Episode 52: Winter Bloomers – Better than Sweatpants!
Winter bloomers cyclamen, hellebores and camellias are on the cusp on blooming right now and survive even the harshest of PNW winters. This episode is chock full of planting tips and fun facts about these seasonal showstoppers.You can also find the Podcast available...