Don Shor of Redwood Barn Nursery has a complaint: "Underground drip systems are driving my customers nuts!" Is there a solution? We'll explain that and attempt to calm down Don for the Garden Grappler. Turf substitutes.

Do plants communicate with each other? Can soil communicate with plants? Sacramento's Organic Advocate Steve Zien offers up his research on the topic. Warren Roberts of the UCD Arboretum tells us what's currently in bloom. Garden Grappler.

Sacramento-based horticultural consultant (and former college professor) Debbie Flower drops by to solve your July garden woes. Plus, we get tips on saving heirloom tomato seeds for planting next year. Garden Grappler. Ditch the lawn, grow a meadow instead!

If you read "The Art of War", you know that the most effective commander is the one who can stop a battle before it starts. Same is true against garden pests. Steve Zien, Sacramento's Organic Advocate, offers tips for preventing bad bug infestations. Garden Grappler

Several of this year's All-American Plant Selection Winners are also excellent plants to attract pollinators. UC Davis Farm Advisor Rachael Long convinces us about the benefits of bats. Why you should water your plants by hand (occasionally). Garden Grappler.

The professor is in the house! Horticultural Consultant Debbie Flower offers early summer garden advice, and we delve into why your summer vegetables are struggling right now. We visit with Warren Roberts at the UC Davis Arboretum. Garden Grappler

The manager of Fair Oaks Blvd Nursery, Quentyn Young, drops by to offer up tips for growing hot peppers. And, we learn some late spring-early summer fruit tree maintenance tips. Also: some unusual vegetables you can grow now. Garden Grappler.

Late spring means more and more weeds are taking hold in our lawns and gardens. What are the Top 5 weed issues here in Northern California? We took a poll at our Facebook page and found out. Garden writer and consulting rosarian Debbie Arrington drops by to talk weeds, roses and butterfly gardens. Garden Grappler.

Don Shor from Redwood Barn Nursery in Davis drops by to answer the often-asked question this time of year...is it too late to plant tomatoes? We talk about the best temperatures and conditions for ideal planting of seeds. Also, combatting Newcastle Disease in backyard chickens. And we honor Memorial Day weekend with a Garden Grappler: name a plant or insect with a military name.

Growing Healthy micro greens indoors. Finding native plants for your area with the Calscape website. Plants that thrive with little water and shade. Author Marta McDowell - "All the Presidents' Gardens". Growing aromatic herbs. A history of the UC Davis Arboretum.