Plantcast Podcast Episodes

The best selection of daffodils, tulips, hyacinth and other spring bloomers is upon us. This episode is dedicated to the success of your bulbs. We've got tips on how to plant, what to plant together and make gentle suggestions for making your tulips look awesome year...

Our annual massive pumpkin shipment has arrived and with it comes a feisty conversation about the use of fall's favored fruit.You can also find the Podcast available on these platforms:

The Pacific Northwest's diverse ecosystem is ripe with an equally diverse world of native plants available to enhance your landscape. During this episode we chat about why they are a great idea to plant in your home garden and also select a few of our favorites to...

At the end of the summer, NW lawns look more like carpets of beige ilk. Fall is the best time to step out onto the dead grass and give your lawn the love it needs to regrow into its green glory with aeration, fertilization and a little overseeding. We chat about how...

It’s late summer – have you got your watering habits down to a science. We haven’t seen much rain so it’s easy to over water or under water or worry about watering … let us help you find the right balance to keep your current garden growing and help the new additions establish healthy roots with manageable watering practices.

Dahlias are everywhere right now and who better to chat find out how to care for the growing and cut blooms than the wonderful woman behind the little yellow flower shack in Port Gamble, Gamble Cove Dahlias very own Yvonne. She shares her secret for the longevity of...

Our gardens are bursting and we talk about the successes and mistakes that shaped our season and guide you into planting for an abundant fall harvest. We also give folks some suggestions about what to do with all of the extra veggies multiplying in gardens this...

Showy summer blossoms overshadow the silent bones of our gardens that bring delight after the season fades into cooler temperatures. We chat about a few different multi-season deciduous trees that can be planted now to bring joy throughout the year.You can also find...

Erin and guest host Maria reach into their witchy roots to chat about perennials that are more than just pretty flowers. With Justin on vacation, the gals talk about common summer bloomers used throughout history to quell crazy, calm aches and soothe soreness. All can...

How easy it is to love one of the most difficult plants to remove in our yards -  blackberries. The common Himalayan blackberry is delicious and devilish - hard to remove and hard to resist. We chat about what makes them so voracious in the landscape and how to remove...

Keep those stunners stunning with specialized care in the summer guided by Valley's custom container specialist Maria. Her expertise extends beyond the creation of vibrant containers and glorious hanging baskets and her tips will help your garden darlings remain...

We talk tools every gardener needs to get the job done in this super summer episode full of guest appearances. The sun is shining, the garden is growing, the landscape in lush and we tell you about the tools to help you maximize your time, minimize your backache and...

To prepare for the Kitsap Rose Society Rose Display at Valley Nursery on June 26, we chatted with Master Consulting Rosarian Elena Williams about selecting and growing roses in the PNW.You can also find the Podcast available on these platforms: 

No one is safe from weeds. This cool, wet spring has been glorious for the weeds and gardeners can't win but we CAN make progress. This episode identifies some of the more common weeds in our region and offers advice on how limit spreading.You can also find the...

Peonies are in full bloom in Kitsap County and in this episode, we chat with Rebecca from Persephone Farm about these stunning spring bloomers.You can also find the Podcast available on these platforms: