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January 3, 2021 • 83 mins
Soil expert Steve Zien says to feed your soil during the winter with a layer of mulch. Prof. Linda Chalker-Scott on the benefits of mulch. The gardens of past U.S. presidents. Blueberry growing tips.
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December 27, 2020 • 82 mins
Phil Pursel of Dave Wilson Nursery talks about growing backyard fruit trees. Low water plants for the shade. A visit to Fort Ross. Growing chili peppers.
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December 27, 2020 • 84 mins
Urban chicken consultant and beekeeper Cherie Sintes-Glover of chickensforeggs.com talks about to keep your poultry flock and beehives cozy in the winter chill. Warren Roberts takes us on a
December tour of the UC Davis Arboretum. Garden Grappler.
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December 13, 2020 • 79 mins
Lori Ann Asmus, Emerald City Interior Landscape Services, has tips for holiday houseplant care and wreath making ideas. Garden Grappler.
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December 6, 2020 • 80 mins
Soil pedologist and Organic Advocate, Steve Zien celebrated World Soil Day yesterday. He will join us to talk about how you can improve your own soil. How to start tomatoes from cutting. Growing citrus indoors. Garden Grappler.
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November 29, 2020 • 82 mins
We live in a 365 days a year gardening climate, so there are always questions. We pay an
overdue visit to the mailbag. Retired College Horticulture Professor Debbie Flower is the guest. Garden
Grappler.
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November 22, 2020 • 85 mins
Nurseries are beginning to get in lots of edibles, including berry plants and a few fruit tree varieties. Plus, colorful shrubs, such as the sasanqua camellias. College horticulture professor Debbie Flower
has planting tips for them. Garden Grappler.
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November 15, 2020 • 81 mins
Summer’s weird weather is still playing havoc with backyard plants, especially fruit and
nut trees. College horticulture professor Debbie Flower explains it all. Garden Grappler.
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November 8, 2020 • 83 mins
Master Gardener Pam Bone offers citrus tree protection tips for the upcoming freezing mornings. Blackberry Supports. Growing beets. Garden Grappler.
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November 1, 2020 • 83 mins
Brad Gay of JB’s Power Equipment in Davis discusses the benefits and drawbacks of
outdoor electric garden tools. Pumpkin recipe. Growing persimmons. Garden Grappler.
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October 25, 2020 • 83 mins
Don Shor of Redwood Barn Nursery in Davis discusses the best plants to put in the garden in late October. Solving Bitter Cucumbers. Benefits of Mulch. Garden Grappler
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October 18, 2020 • 82 mins
It's not too late to start a fall vegetable garden! Quentyn Young, Master Gardener and Manager at Fair Oaks Blvd Nursery, has tips. October tour of the UCD Arboretum with Warren Roberts. Garden Grappler
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October 11, 2020 • 79 mins
What bugs your garden this time of year? it's more than bugs. Prof. Debbie Flower has the agonizing list. Less toxic weed control methods. Garden Grappler
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October 4, 2020 • 85 mins
This is the season for doing a lawn or garden makeover. The days are cooler, the soil is still warm, perfect for establishing new plants. Prof. Debbie Flower has suggestions. Preview of the 2021 Placer County Master Gardener Garden Guide and Calendar. Garden Grappler.
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September 27, 2020 • 82 mins
Planning a fall garden makeover? Make room for the garden good guys, especially the bees! Prof. Debbie Flower has suggestions. Julia Oldfield of Big Oak Nursery talks fall annuals. Garden Grappler.
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September 20, 2020 • 84 mins
Fall begins Tuesday, What shrubs have outstanding fall color? Debbie Flower has some suggestions. Warren Roberts discusses the outstanding plants of September at the UC Davis Arboretum. Garden Grappler.
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September 13, 2020 • 86 mins
Don Shor of Redwood Barn Nursery in Davis has ideas for garden tasks indoors, to keep you out of the smoke. Grow some succulents, perhaps. Linda Chalker-Scott answers the question, Do walnut trees inhibit other, nearby plants? Garden Grappler.
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September 6, 2020 • 84 mins
Master Gardener Quentyn Young, who also manages Fair Oaks Blvd Nursery, has suggestions for cool season flowers to plant this month and next. Greenhouse Basics, part 2. Garden Grappler.
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August 30, 2020 • 83 mins
What's bugging your trees this summer? Master Gardener Pam Bone tackles your tree questions. AmpleHarvest.org. Garden Grappler.
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August 23, 2020 • 79 mins
As if the heat wasn't bad enough, record breaking wildfires in Northern California have presented two more problems for area gardeners: dealing with smoke and ash. College horticulture professor Debbie Flower discusses coping strategies. Garden Grappler.
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