Want to save money?! Of course you do. As plant lovers we want to spend our money on plants not stuff to maintain them. Bruce and I each give our top 10 money wasters with a large ticket bonus item. You may be surprised with what you have needlessly spending your money on.

It's peak of summer and it's hot. But believe it or not it is time for tasks to prep for fall. Bruce and I discuss what needs to be done in the garden now plus we answer questions on azaleas, tomatoes and more.

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Have dreams of becoming a flower farmer or just want to grow flowers for yourself? I talk to Amber Villarreal of @redheadflowerbed all about her journey into the flower growing world. And of course she'll discuss growing tips and her favorite flowers.

You can find Redhead Flowerbed at:

• Website: redheadflowerbed.com
• Facebook: @RedheadFlowerbed
• Instagram: @redheadflowerbed

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It's peak of summer and it's hot. But believe it or not it is time for tasks to prep for fall. Bruce and I discuss what needs to be done in the garden now plus we answer questions on azaleas, tomatoes and more

Help support feral cat rescue/spay-neuter/finding good homes by contributing at Flower Power Garden Hour Patreon.

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It's summer and it's getting hot but there's still plenty to do in the garden. My new co-host Bruce Ritter joins me to discuss what tasks you should be tackling in your garden. And no it's not too late to plant tomatoes. Plus we answer your garden questions.

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A truly purple tomato - this is what Norfolk Healthy Produce has achieved. With beauty also comes big health benefits. Listen in as I talk to CEO Dr. Nathan Plumpton and head horticulturalist Ian Baker on what the process was to make this happen and how snapdragons are involved.

You can find Norfolk Healthy Produce at:

• Website: norfolkhealthyproduce.com
• Facebook: @BigPurpleTomato
• YouTube: @bigpurpletomato
• Instagram: @bigpurpletomato

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Fruit tree expert, Ed Laivo of @ed_able_solutions, gives his list of favorite peaches and nectarines for an extended growing season. Plus learn what cat-facing is and why it may be happening to your nectarines. This and more growing tips.

You can find Ed at:

• Facebook: @"Ed"Able Solutions
• YouTube: @Ed_Able_Solutions
• Instagram: @ed_able_solutions

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It's spring! LOTS of prep to do for the upcoming season. Time to sow seeds and prep beds for planting.

It is time to plant:

• Broccoli – plants only
• Carrots
• Cauliflower- plants only
• Leeks
• Loose leaf lettuce
• Peas
• Potatoes

Chores include:

• Sow tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, flowers inside
• Start flowers (sunflowers, strawflower, zinnias)
• Fertilize
• Compost
• Clean up, cut back
• Prune fruit trees
• Plant perennials
• Check irrigation

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Anthony Dal Ben is one of the winners of the Be Water Smart #summerstrong competition. Winners of this competition transformed their once water loving lawns/gardens into yards that are water efficient but at that same time beautiful. For Anthony it was a family affair. Hear how not only did he transform his front lawn into a water wise landscape, he used this as an educational experience for his kids.

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Elaine Fitzgerald is one of the winners of the Be Water Smart #summerstrong competition. Winners of the competition transformed their once water loving lawns/gardens into yards that are water efficient as well as beautiful. Listen in to hear how Elaine went from grass to a pollinator heaven.

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Janelle Auyeung is one of the winners of the Be Water Smart #summerstrong competition. Winners of this competition transformed their once water loving lawns/gardens into yards that are water efficient, but at that same time beautiful. Hear the steps Janelle took to make her backyard a magnificent oasis of fruit trees, vegetables and flowers.

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