This week, Kevin meets with Julie from Our Water Our World to 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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In this Texas Edition the podcast team meets with Consulting Rosarian Andy Black from the Dallas Rose Society. Andy shares his passion for roses as well as growing tips, when to prune, advice on pest control, and recommends the best rose varieties for DFW.

Learn more about selecting the right rose for your garden from: American Garden Rose Selections™

Check out this collection of beautiful roses at Green Acres Nursery & Supply: Roses

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This week, Kevin sits down with longtime nursery consultant and passionate birder Ian Baldwin to learn simple ways to make your yard more bird-friendly, from creating shelter and safe nesting areas to choosing plants that provide natural food sources throughout the seasons.

See what birds you can find with Merlin Bird ID

Want to attract hummingbirds? Check out this blog: Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden

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What should Sacramento gardeners be doing right now? Kevin is joined by Debbie Arrington from Sacramento Digs Gardening to cover timely topics like harvesting and cooking with citrus, caring for and competing camellias, and pruning roses to set them up for beautiful summer blooms.

Check out Sac Digs Gardening for daily articles, recipes, and more at: SacDigsGardening.com

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