Plantcast Podcast Episodes
Episode 122: Lasting Bouquets
Our extra special guest host introduces tips on how to make that beautiful bouquet you grew or picked or bought last and last and last. We bring the flowers inside to add a little beauty in the home and this episode will give you the advice you need to keep them that...
Episode 121: Prep the Garden for Vacation
The trip is booked and the garden is bountiful - will they both just be fond memories when the vacation is over? They don't have to be. You planned ahead for the vacation - now plan ahead for your garden to survive in your absence. It's not hard and we have a few...
Episode 120: Watering Again
Watering is paramount this time of year - rain feels like a distant memory as the thermostat rises and the sky stays brilliantly blue. This episode is a retooled rebroadcast of our watering episode from 2023 - the information is completely applicable to today. Erin...
Episode 119: A Conversation with Shayne Chandler
Shayne Chandler is a celebrated plantsman, international plant collector and landscape designer from Kingston. Erin and Justin chat with him about how to create a garden that integrates the unusual and unexpected into an existing garden space. He talks about his...
Episode 118: 2024 Gardening Trends (you can do it!)
You want to know what is really trending in the gardening world? Gardens. Specifically, your garden. Being a little wild, trying something different, trying anything - that is what gardening gurus are encouraging. And so are we. Justin and Erin discuss how to create a...
Episode 117: Maple Trees
Maple trees are not the basic bobs of the garden - there are more than 150 varieties worldwide and here in the PNW they are majestic pops of color in the fall, reliable shade havens in the summer and a lovely addition to your yard because they come in sizes, shapes...
Episode 116: Tomato Troubles
Cold and wet are not ideal conditions for growing tomatoes and that was the hand we were dealt this spring. As it is finally starting to warm up, we diagnose a few common tomato problems and help you move forward to juicy, abundant tomato success.You can also find the...
Episode 115: Questions from the Floor
All day, every day, we are inundated with questions from customers. We have great plants, we have great people and it makes sense that folks come here seeking answers about the former from the latter. With the help of a few of their co-workers, Erin and Justin share...
Episode 114: Hydrangeas are Happening.
Hydrangeas are happy in the Northwest ... their blooms are showy and vibrant. The variety is at its best right now at Valley. Justin and Erin chat about how to make them thrive in your landscape with tips on watering, fertilizing and placement. They even dabble in...
Episode 113: What Now? May
The warm wonderful days we have been waiting for are finally here! What are you supposed to be doing in the garden right now? Duh! Everything! We have the tips on what to prioritize and how to keep things looking incredible as you bring them home and add them to your...
Episode 112: Zone Pushers
There comes a time in our gardening journey when we want to try something new, something harder. Adding a zone pusher is exactly what you CAN do add a plant that will reward you for your TLC simply by surviving and being cool. Justin and Erin discuss a few of the...
Episode 111: Lotta Veggies for a Little Sun
Shade is more common than bright sunny spots in these parts. Let that NOT be a hinderance to you having a successful vegetable garden. If you have a spot big enough for a pot that gets more than 4 hours of direct sunlight (when the sun shines) then YOU TOO can grow...
Episode 110: Low Maintenance Perennials
So many plants, such little time. Not to worry listeners, we chat with our resident horticulturalist and very talented plant picker Taylor about some easy perennials you can add to your garden and pretty much leave alone. She and Erin talk about a a couple plants that...
Episode 109: Ethereal Ephemerals
Look quickly because ephemerals are Spring's here today gone tomorrow darlings. They bloom beautifully and briefly and can be a real challenge to grow. On this episode, we talk about how to bring some of these elusive lovelies into your own garden and help them...
Episode 108: What Now? April
It's the perfect time to do everything! April is a glorious month to be the garden, days are longer, weather is warmer and the garden center is full of everything you need, want and dream of to improve and reshape your own landscape. Within this episode, we help you...
Episode 107: Grass is not just GRASS
Not all grass is created equal. Ornamental grasses need care (albeit minimally) and your lawns need the right kind of attention at the right time. This is the season taking care of all of them and we talk about what to do to what to ensure your grasses grow!You can...