Plantcast Podcast Episodes

Valley Nursery Plantcast is a weekly conversation about plants. Gregarious gardeners Erin & Justin didn’t know much about gardening until they discovered Valley Nursery in Poulsbo, Washington. Elbow deep in dirt and surrounded by experts, they use their blossoming knowledge to share practical and seasonal planting, pruning, purchasing and fertilizing advice.

Episode 134: Health Benefits of Plants

Spending time outdoors makes you healthier. Spending time in nature reduces stress. Growing plants is good for your health. The lack of sunlight and colder temperatures make us all want to tuck inside and cozy up in our sweaters and inhale pumpkin spiced everything....

Episode 133: What Now? October

Episode 133: What Now? October

Admiring the stunning fall color is not the only thing you can do in your garden right now friends - you can mulch! Okay - you can always mulch - but now is a great time to do that and many other things. Guest host Maria joins Erin to chat about what you can do in...

Episode 132: Spoooooooky Plants

Looking for Halloween decorations that are less tradtional, less plastic and more organically awesome? Look here friends. Justin and Erin discuss plants with spooky names, spooky habits and spooky vibes to get your porch or landscape or even inside your house festive...

Episode 131: Why do the leaves change color?

Episode 131: Why do the leaves change color?

Every wonder why the trees and shrubs turn from green to the magnificent shades of reds and yellows and oranges in the fall? Wonder no more friends and have a listen as we tell you why in the latest episode of the Valley Nursery Plantcast!You can also find the Podcast...

Episode 130: Little Trees – Big Color

Episode 130: Little Trees – Big Color

Little trees can have big color. When you're on the hunt for a tree to fit into a smaller landscape or even in a pot and want something that is going to wow you as the season changes - hunt no further! We have some fantastic suggestions for small showstoppers - just...

Episode 129: What Now? September

Episode 129: What Now? September

You can do it all! September is a fantastic time to do just about anything in your garden. Plant trees! Plant shrubs! Plant bulbs! Plant veggies! Propagate roses! Cohosts Justin and Erin chat about what to do to transition your summer garden into a productive and...

Episode 128: Fall Containers Plants & Lawn Care

Episode 128: Fall Containers Plants & Lawn Care

Just because summer is slipping away doesn't mean our gardens have to go with it. Cooler temperatures are ideal for revitalizing your lawn (I know - lawns again) but we don't dwell on grasses too long this episode! Maria joins us to let us in on some fresh ideas for...

Episode 127: Vegetables for Fall and Over Winter

Episode 127: Vegetables for Fall and Over Winter

Ugh - summer is almost over but your vegetable gardening prowess doesn't have to end with the change of seasons. There are several things you can plant now for harvest in the fall, winter and even in the spring. Have a listen to find out what will work in our maritime...

Episode 126: Hillside Erosion Control

Episode 126: Hillside Erosion Control

As summer winds down and prime fall planting conditions grow closer, now is the time to consider how you can remedy a slope in need of a little attention. Summer drought conditions and removal of unwanted invasion species or even just earth moving may have created an...

Episode 125: Veggie Problems

Episode 125: Veggie Problems

Technically - you did everything right, we know. Nature has thrown a stick in your spokes and something is wrong with your vegetables. Don't fret friend. We are here to help. This episode is dedicated to solutions for common vegetable garden problems. Abundance will...

Episode 124: Plant Rewards Sale is ON!

Episode 124: Plant Rewards Sale is ON!

If you've been collecting your plant rewards for the last 11 months - now is the time to cash in. Our annual incentive sale is going on right now! Erin and Maria chat about options for big-ticket items customers can save on right now. It's also a great time to...

Episode 123: Groundcovers

Episode 123: Groundcovers

Got ground that needs to be covered? We got you covered. Our selection is fantastic and can help you craft the look that is as varied or monotonous (in a good way!) as you want it to be. Hosts Justin and Erin discuss a few options for different growing habits to help...

Episode 122: Lasting Bouquets

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

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

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...