Green Acres Garden Podcast

This week Kevin welcomes Lesley Hamamoto from the California Native Plant Society to talk all about native plants. Lesley shares how planting natives can benefit the local ecosystem and suggests species for the home gardener.

Visit Green Acres Nursery & Supply to shop the new: Fall Collection

Learn more about natives from: Calscape

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This week, Kevin speaks with Cricket Riley, author of Designing the Lush Dry Garden: Create a Climate-Resilient, Low-Water Paradise. Cricket shares what she's learned from working at the Ruth Bancroft Garden where natives and climate adaptive plants create beautiful spaces with year-round blooms.

Get inspired and see what's in bloom now at the Ruth Bancroft Garden here: What's in Bloom

Order the Book: Designing the Lush Dray Garden

Contact Cricket at: Lush Dry Gardens

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This week, the team welcomes Chief Meteorologist Adam Epstein from Fox40 to discuss the Super El Niño developing now and the wetter-than-normal winter it could bring to Northern California. Adam breaks down the science behind weather forecasting, explores what previous El Niño years have looked like, and shares why this season could present a unique opportunity for gardeners. Along the way, he inspires us to become more connected with the weather and the world around us.

Want to learn more? Follow Adam on his YouTube channel, Atmospheric Insight, as he tracks El Niño and Northern California's winter weather: Atmospheric Insight

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This week, Kevin sits down with Brad and Lacy from the Orangevale Fair Oaks Food Bank Farm to hear how a gravel field was transformed into a thriving source of fresh produce for the community. From the power of volunteers to smart growing practices gardeners can apply at home, this inspiring conversation will leave you motivated to grow more, try something new, and get involved.

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Fall gardening starts now. Kevin shares what to plant, how to prepare your garden beds, tips for healthier lawns, and why cilantro grows better in fall than spring. Plus, learn about the eye-catching Flamethrower Redbud tree and how to set your garden up for success this season.

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Welcome back green thumbs! This week, Kevin sits down with Brigid from Dave Wilson Nursery, one of the world's leading fruit tree growers and innovators. Brigid shares expert advice on selecting the right tree, explains why new fruit trees should often be cut back to knee height after planting, discusses the benefits of summer pruning, and highlights some of the tasting events that help gardeners discover new favorite varieties.

Check out the Dave Wilson Fruit & Nut Harvest Calendar: Harvest Dates

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Summer temperatures are pushing gardens to their limits. In this episode, Kevin and Austin share practical strategies to help your plants survive extreme heat, intense sun, and long stretches of hot weather.

Learn when and how to water effectively, why mulch is one of your best defenses against heat stress, and when shade cloth can make all the difference. The conversation also covers tree wrap, Wilt Stop, and other techniques that can help protect vegetables, fruit trees, and landscape plants during the hottest part of the season.

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Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin visits Justin Davis at Neanderthal Farms in Fair Oaks, California. Justin shares what's new on his thriving micro farm and explains how he builds healthy soil with living mulch. Topics include growing vertically, protecting crops with shade cloth, maximizing production in small spaces, and an exclusive first look at Justin's upcoming tomato variety developed with Wild Boar Farms.

Check out Justin's farm at Neanderthal Farms

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Figs are one of the easiest and most rewarding fruit trees you can grow!

In this episode, Austin visits local fig expert Roman Ambroselli for a tour of his remarkable backyard collection. From rare wild varieties he discovered to potted fig trees growing on his rooftop, Roman shares the passion that turned his garden into a fig paradise.

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Hey green thumbs! This week, Tim Dick the Beekeeper returns to the podcast to share his passion for bees and the vital role they play in our gardens and ecosystems. Tim shares how this past spring’s swarm season played out, simple ways to attract bees and other pollinators to your yard, and what to do if you get stung.

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This week, Kevin covers his 3 keys to success in the garden: building up healthy soil, laying down thick layers of mulch, and smart irrigation. Did you know you can easily test your soil with the jar test? Ever wonder what Kevin's watering schedule is? Tune in to learn all of this and more.

See Kevin's school garden in this tour video: The Most Inspiring School Garden

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This week Kevin meets with Dave Faoro from Veneto Gardens to hear about his recent adventures in the Galapagos hunting for endemic tomatoes, how he grows sweet corn and popcorn, as well as growing tips for other warm season vegetables.

Watch Dave's video: Square Foot Gardening

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This week, Kevin and Julie explore the surprisingly powerful world of groundcovers. Whether you’re filling gaps between pavers, softening borders, replacing thirsty turf, or creating a fragrant carpet of blooms, there’s a groundcover for every corner of the garden. Julie walks through her go‑to selections and the practical techniques she uses to help them spread, thrive, and support pollinators.

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This week, Kevin meets with Julie from Our Water Our Worldto learn about the insects showing up in the garden as the days get warmer. Julie breaks down how to manage the pests, which insects are good and how to keep your plants strong and resilient to bug pressure through the season.

For more information about IPM read this article: Integrated Pest Management

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This week Kevin meets with Roger Steele from the American Bonsai Association Sacramento to learn all about the art of Bonsai. Roger brings his years of wisdom and shares his top tips for beginners so that you can shape up any nursery tree into a vision of ancientness.

Check out their website for meetings and more information: American Bonsai Association, Sacramento

Watch demonstration videos on their YouTube channel: ABAS YouTube

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Hey green thumbs, this week Kevin and Austin discuss the best companion plants for your warm season vegetable garden, and explore the various flowers you can plant now by seed or direct planting to bring beauty and attract beneficial insects. As a special bonus, Kevin shares his latest favorite tool of the week.

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Spring has arrived and it's the best time to start your summer vegetable garden. Kevin shares his tips to successfully start your dream garden including prepping the soil, starting seeds and how to use his new favorite garden tool, the broadfork.

Follow along with Kevin and learn how to start your seeds with this YouTube video: Starting Seeds with Kevin

Use this planting calendar so you plant the right thing at the right time: Vegetable Planting Calendar

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Thinking about planting a tree but not sure where to start? This week, Kevin meets with Carole Gan from RUFF the Roseville Urban Forest Foundation to learn how to select the perfect tree. Whether you’re staring at a blank backyard, dreaming of future shade, or just want to make a smart long‑term choice for your landscape, this episode will help you plant with confidence.

Check out RUFF's fantastic online guide: Selecting Trees

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Welcome back green thumbs! This week, Kevin talks with Dr. Dotty Woodson who has grown orchids since 1973 and has registered many orchid hybrids. Dr. Woodson shares her passion and her best growing tips for Phalaenopsis, Cattleya, Oncidium, Cymbidium and more.

Check out this blog post for tips with reblooming: Living in Opulence with Orchids

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Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin breaks down backyard orchard culture and shares his tips for growing fruit all year long. Learn how to pick the right varieties, plant densely, and prune properly to maximize any space.

Check out this calendar from Dave Wilson Nursery to find your next fruit tree: Fruit & Nut Harvest Dates

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