Episode 72: Herbs are Easy

Episode 72: Herbs are Easy

It ain’t hard to have a prolific herb garden in the PNW and this is an episode dedicated to a handful of the freshest and easiest herbs you can grow for culinary purposes. Think of the as the gateway to great flavor. With little care you’ll grow lots of...
Episode 71: Pepper Planting Pep Talk

Episode 71: Pepper Planting Pep Talk

Valley Nursery owner Brad Watts swoops into the studio to offer tips on how to successfully grow sweet and hot peppers in this episode of the Plantcast. Sweet or spicy – that’s up to you. Listen to "71: Pepper Planting Pep Talk" on Spreaker. You can also...
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...