Plantcast Podcast Episodes
Episode 76: Baby Bloomers
Big blooming flowers are generally the show stoppers but there are loads of little guys out there that are just as lovely and can add texture and interest to your garden. Don't ignore your baby bloomers friends, they easily fit into the big picture of any sized...
Episode 75: How to Water Everything
Our gardens are as varied as we are. Watering your lawns is way different than your hanging baskets which are way different than your veggies - so don't do it all the same. We'll talk you through how to water the various zones of your oasis so you aren't over or under...
Episode 74: Vibrant Later Blooming Perennials
As we slide out of spring and into summer, keep color bursting in your garden with late blooming perennials. Find out a few of our favorites that bring brightness into your landscape throughout the summer months. You can also find the Podcast available on these...
REBROADCAST: Perfectly Pretty Peonies
Maybe you missed this episode the first time or maybe you are a new listener (welcome) or maybe you just want to hear again about how these flowers are just timeless. Peonies are late spring stunners that can survive for DECADES in your garden if cared for properly....
Episode 73: Nasty Noxious Scotchbroom
That bright prolific yellow plant that's blooming every where in Kitsap County is an invasive noxious weed. Getting rid of it is as challenging as gardening is rewarding. We chat about how and when to get rid of the nasty plant so it won't destroy your yard the work...
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 taste...
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. You can also find the Podcast available on these platforms:
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 your space even...
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!
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
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 shade with...
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...