Podcast
Flower Power Garden Hour
Musings with people in the world of gardening, botany, horticulture and nature. Marlene takes her years of gardening experience, success and failures and turns it into an unpretentious, humorous listen. From organic vegetable gardening, houseplants, bee keeping, flowers, and everything in between -- this podcast covers it.
- Home & Garden chart
- #68
- Episodes
- 251
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 5 min
- On air since
- 2018
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
251 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 5 min
Spooky Plants
Episode 250
Show notes
It's spooky season and some plants can be downright deadly. Listen to Bruce and I talk about poisonous, venomous and other plants you should grow with caution. Which one am I most frightened of at work?
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1 hr 23 min
FPGH 249: Top 10 Best Foliage Plants
Episode 249
Show notes
Who needs flowers when you have foliage like this. Bruce and I give our top 10 foliage plants that will enhance any garden. Some plants made both of our lists, while I was surprised a few didn't make Bruce's.
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1 hr 1 min
October To Do, Listener Q&A
Episode 248
Show notes
October is the perfect month to plant almost anything… perennials, bulbs, most fall/winter veggies and more. Bruce gives his bulb planting tips, we discuss garden chores and answer some of your questions.
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53 min
Fall color
Episode 247
Show notes
The blooms of spring and summer may be fading but there are plenty of plants that bring color and interest to the fall garden. Bruce and I discuss plants that hit their stride in Fall.
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1 hr 20 min
FPGH 246: Top 10 Favorite Trees
Episode 246
Show notes
Fall is a great time to plant a tree but confused about what tree to plant? Bruce and I each give our list of top 10 favorite trees plus their pros and cons. Find out which trees we both agree on!
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1 hr 12 min
September To Do, Listener Q&A
Episode 245
Show notes
September is a transition month. Your summer veggies are in high production mode but the list of winter veggies to plant is extensive. Along with planting winter vegetables, Bruce and I discuss other tasks to be done in September. Plus, we answer some of your questions. Is there a way to stop unwanted fruit from forming?!! Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon.
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1 hr 1 min
Gardening with cats
Episode 244
Show notes
Cats and plants don't always go together. As a cat lover, you may have had houseplants succumb to kitty behavior or experienced sticking your hand in cat poop in your veggie garden. Bruce and I talk to vet pathologist (also my BFF) Julie Schwartz all about gardening with cats. Which plants are toxic, are there diseases that you can get from cat poo and why they love catnip so much.
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1 hr 10 min
Top 10 Cut Flowers
Episode 243
Show notes
Want to grow your own bouquets? Bruce and I give our lists of top 10 flowers that are easy and last in bouquets. Plus, Bruce tells us which flower is toxic to other cut flowers.
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1 hr 2 min
July To Do, Listener Q&A
Episode 242
Show notes
Believe it or not, it is time to start thinking about your fall vegetable garden. Bruce and I discuss this as well as answer your questions. When should you prune your cherry trees? It's not when you would expect.
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1 hr 9 min
FPGH.241: Growing Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries
Episode 241
Show notes
A perfectly ripe strawberry right off the plant tastes worlds away from an underripe store bought one. But often people get frustrated growing them for various reasons. Bruce and I hit upon all aspects of growing strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries from which varieties to choose, soil, pest problems and more.
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1 hr 7 min
FPGH.240: Top 10 Best Plants for pollinators
Episode 240
Show notes
Bruce and I each give our top ten plants that we feel are a must to attract pollinators to your garden. So many to choose from that we only overlapped on one plant!
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1 hr 1 min
June To Do, Listener Q&A
Episode 239
Show notes
Its June -- and yes you can still plant tomatoes and many other vegetables. Bruce and I discuss what can be planted and what garden chores you should tackle this month. Plus, we answer your questions.
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1 hr 11 min
Garden Pests, Part 2
Episode 238
Show notes
In part 2, Bruce and I discuss some larger pests that can cause issues in your garden including leaf footed bugs, rats, gophers, and cats!
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1 hr 8 min
Garden Pests, Part 1
Episode 237
Show notes
Aphids, snails, thrips oh my! Bruce and I cover some of the most problematic pests you may encounter in your garden. In part one, we cover sucking and chewing insects, what to do about them and why most pesticides aren't even needed.
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1 hr
May To Do List + Listener Q&A
Episode 236
Show notes
It's May…if you have been waiting to plant peppers and eggplants, the time is here. Join Bruce and I as we go over what else to plant and tackle in the garden. Plus we answer your questions about fenestrations, bird of paradise and more.
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1 hr 3 min
Unusual Vegetables to Grow
Episode 235
Show notes
Love growing tomatoes and peppers but want to try something different? Bruce and I give our lists of top 10 unusual vegetables to grow.
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56 min
Soil Structure
Episode 234
Show notes
Healthy soil is the key to a healthy, productive beautiful garden but it can be a bit confusing with all the info out there. We discuss how to determine what kind of soil you have, how and what to amend with and more useful tips.
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1 hr 11 min
April To Do List & Listener Q&A
Episode 233
Show notes
It's officially tomato planting time! But what else can you plant? And what, in our opinion, should you hold off a bit longer planting. We go over your April garden tasks to do as well as answer your questions.
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1 hr 1 min
Top 10 Gardening Tips
Episode 232
Show notes
Bruce and I each break down our top 10 tips and tricks for growing a successful vegetable garden — no peeking, no comparing notes beforehand. Just two opinionated gardeners with a lot to say about what actually works. Who has a no-marigold policy on their list? Why heirlooms-only may lead to disappointment, and much more. Spoiler: we don't always agree (aka Bruce is wrong). There's plenty of lively back-and-forth, a few "I can't believe you said that" moments, and yes — we each snuck in a bonus tip at the end because ten just wasn't enough.
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1 hr 33 min
Amorphophallus & the Corpse Flower, with Plant Explorer Derek Carwood
Episode 231
Show notes
To smell and see a Titan Arum in bloom is pretty spectacular, but what really fascinates me is the evolution and incredible diversity within the entire Amorphophallus genus. In this episode, I'm joined by Amorphophallus expert and plant explorer Derek Carwood, who shares his deep knowledge and stories from the field. We dive into the strange beauty, unique adaptations, and surprising variety of these remarkable plants -- perfect for anyone who loves the truly unusual side of the plant world.
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