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The Dirtbag on 09/14/11

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Environment

Program:

The Dirtbag

Air date:

Wed, 09/14/2011 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Guest Chip Bubl (Columbia County OSU Ext. Agent) talks about what's going on in the edible garden.

Host Glen Andresen welcomes back Columbia County Agricultural OSU Extension Agent Chip Bubl to talk about what's going on in the edible garden. There aren't many folks around as knowledgeable as Chip so it's a treat to have him available to answer your gardening questions for the whole hour! Also on this show, the answer to last month's — and a new — Garden Stumper quiz. Regular guest Jim Gilbert is away at a paw-paw conference so listen in next month for his report — and taste tests.

The Dirtbag. Listen. Laugh. Learn.

The Dirtbag on 08/10/11

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Environment

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The Dirtbag

Air date:

Wed, 08/10/2011 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Host Glen Andresen and Jim Gilbert talk blackberries, summer pruning and cover crops.

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert talk what's going on in the veggie garden and fruit orchard. This month's Plant of the Month is blackberries. Plus a discussion of summer pruning of fruit trees and types and benefits of cover crops. And, as usual, a new Garden Stumper quiz. (Show was pre-taped.)

The Dirtbag. Listen. Laugh. Learn.

The Dirtbag on 07/13/11

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Environment

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The Dirtbag

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Wed, 07/13/2011 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Glen and Jim talk berries and watering techniques.

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert talk berries! How do you know they're ripe, because they don't ripen once they've been picked? Jim knows...and he also knows--and will talk--about some unusual berries that grow and thrive here, including honeyberries, gooseberries, and goumi. And right in line with that is our plant of the month, currants.

And what's going on in the veggies garden? It's been rather dry so Glen leads a discussion of watering types, methods, and techniques. Plus a new Garden Stumper quiz and answers to your gardening questions.

The Dirtbag. Listen. Laugh. Learn.

The Dirtbag on 06/08/11

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Environment

Program:

The Dirtbag

Air date:

Wed, 06/08/2011 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

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June gardening tasks; bagging apples; plant of the month: strawberries

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert discuss tasks in the June vegetable and fruit garden. Believe it or not, it's time to be planning and planting for the fall and winter garden. It's also time to be getting bags on your apples before the codling moth mating season begins. Plant of the month: strawberries. Plus, as usual, a new Garden Stumper quiz and answers to your gardening questions.

The Dirtbag. Listen. Laugh. Learn.

The Dirtbag on 05/11/11

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Environment

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The Dirtbag

Air date:

Wed, 05/11/2011 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Glen and Jim talk veggies and fruits. Plus Taggart Siegel.

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert talk veggies and fruit. This month's plant of the month is tomatoes: varieties, types and planting tips. Plus, director Taggart Siegel returns to The Dirtbag for a short interview to talk about the national release of his film Queen of the Sun.

And, as usual, a new Garden Stumper quiz and answers to listeners' gardening questions.

Listen. Laugh. Learn.

The Dirtbag on 04/13/11

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Environment

Program:

The Dirtbag

Air date:

Wed, 04/13/2011 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

Short Description:

Matthew Shepherd talks pollinators. Plant of the month: figs.

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert welcome Matthew Shepherd, Senior Conservation Associate with The Xerces Society (a nonprofit organization that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertabrates and their habitat) to talk about their brand new book Attracting Native Pollinators. Plus the Plant-of-the-month: figs! And as always, a new Garden Stumper quiz, and answers to your questions.

Listen. Laugh. Learn

The Dirtbag on 03/09/11

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Environment

Program:

The Dirtbag

Air date:

Wed, 03/09/2011 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

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A new segment: plant of the month. This time, kiwis. Plus time to start some veggies.

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert begin a new segment--a plant of the month. This month it's kiwis--siting, trellising, varieties, pollination requirements, pruning...and probably a lot more. Plus, it's time to start some veggies, both inside and out. And as usual, a new Garden Stumper quiz and your gardening questions.

The Dirtbag. Listen. Laugh. Learn.

The Dirtbag on 02/09/11

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Environment

Program:

The Dirtbag

Air date:

Wed, 02/09/2011 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Will Newman gives us the dirt on soil. Plus planting fruit trees and shrubs.

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert welcome soil expert Will Newman to get the dirt on soil, as well as what you can do now to help get your vegetable beds ready for planting. Then Jim talks about planting fruit trees and shrubs this time of year. And if there's time, a crash course on pruning grapes and blueberries.

And as always, a new Garden Stumper quiz and answers to your gardening questions.

Listen. Laugh. Learn.

The Dirtbag on 01/12/11

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Environment

Program:

The Dirtbag

Air date:

Wed, 01/12/2011 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Fruit from Russia, garden catalogs, plus 2011 Urban Growth Bounty classes.

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert talk about Jim's recent fruit exploring trip to Russia and Ukraine. Then a discussion of favorite garden catalogs and new and exciting varieties of fruits and vegetables. Plus, the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability have just released their list of spring and summer gardening and animal husbandry classes. We'll give you a full listing and information on how to sign up.

And as always, a new Garden Stumper question, the answer to last month's Garden Stumper, and your gardening question calls.

Listen, laugh, learn.

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The Dirtbag on 12/08/10

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Environment

Program:

The Dirtbag

Air date:

Wed, 12/08/2010 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Master Gardener program w/ Weston Miller, and Harriet Fasenfest on cooking w/ winter produce

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert welcome OSU Extension Horticulturist Weston Miller to talk about the OSU Master Gardener program (and the Organic Master Gardener program, too) and its emphasis on sustainable gardening. And for the second half, Harriet Fasenfest returns to talk about her new book, A Householder's Guide to the Universe: A Calendar of Basics for the Home and Beyond. She'll also talk about cooking (and storing) fall and winter produce, and whatever else tickles her fancy.

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The Urban Growth Bounty: Gardening in the City

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Sun, 01/11/2009

Host Glen Andresen welcomes Steve Cohen from the Portland Multnomah Food Policy Council, to talk about Urban Growth Bounty, a series of late winter and spring gardening classes presented by the City of Portland's Office of Sustainable Development.

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Producer: Glen Andresen
Length: 25:19 minutes (23.18 MB)
Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)

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Rain Gardens and Storm Water Management

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Environment

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The Dirtbag

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Mon, 12/08/2008

Host Glen Andresen welcomes Candace Stoughton, East Multnomah Soil and Conservation District rain garden specialist, to discuss the possibility of using edible plants in a rain garden. Candace works on urban conservation issues with a current focus on sustainable stormwater management. She has expertise in low impact development methods that protect streams and rivers from urban stormwater runoff.

When a landscape is covered in natural vegetation, most rainfall soaks into the ground. As we start adding roofs, driveways, sidewalks, and streets to the landscape, much of the rainfall can’t soak into the ground anymore. This can create a lot of problems for people and for our streams.

Rain gardens hold stormwater runoff and allow it to soak into the ground naturally. This helps reduce the amount of pollution that gets into our streams. It also maintains the natural hydrology so streams don’t go dry during dry spells.

Rain gardens are becoming “all the rage” because:

Are an easy way for all of us to do our part to protect our streams and rivers.
Are planted with beautiful, hardy, low-maintenance perennial plants.
Provide food and shelter for birds, butterflies and beneficial insects.

Yes, you CAN plant edibles in your Rain Garden! Listen in and find out how...

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Producer: Glen Andresen
Length: 27:13 minutes (24.92 MB)
Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)

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The DirtBag's November Gardening Tips

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Food

program:

The Dirtbag

program date:

Sun, 11/09/2008

Host Glen Andresen gives helpful gardening tips for fall and winter.

Title: Dirtbag 20081110
Producer: Glen Andresen
Length: 26:12 minutes (23.99 MB)
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Tasting Unusual Fruits at the Harvest Festival

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Food

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program date:

Sun, 09/07/2008

Ted Swensen from the Home Orchard Society joins host Glen Andresen to talk about unusual and unique fruit that is available for tasting at the Harvest Festival.

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Producer: Glen Andresen
Length: 25:46 minutes (23.6 MB)
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The Dirtbag: Expert Harriet Fasenfest on preserving foods.

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Sun, 08/10/2008

Host Glen Andreson and guest Harriet Fasenfest, of Portland Preserve, discuss extending the growing season in the kitchen through preserving foods.

Title: Dirtbag 20080811
Producer: Glen Andreson
Length: 26:56 minutes (24.66 MB)
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Training Cane Berries

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Sun, 07/13/2008

Host Glen Andresen discusses the various techniques used to corral, train, and trellis raspberries, blackberries and other cane berries. Plus listeners' gardening questions.

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Producer: Glen Andresen
Length: 28:06 minutes (25.73 MB)
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Fruit Trees and Espaliering

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Mon, 06/09/2008

Host Glen Andresen talks about the practice known as "espalier," the pruning and training of fruit trees along flat trellises or walls.

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Producer: Glen Andresen
Length: 27:53 minutes (25.53 MB)
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DirtBag with Chip Bubl on seeds

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Sun, 05/11/2008

Glen Andresen sorts out the pros and cons of heirloom, hybrid and genetically modified vegetable seeds with Columbia County OSU Extension Agriculture Faculty member Chip Bubl.

Title: DirtBag 20080512
Producer: Glen Andresen
Length: 28:12 minutes (25.83 MB)
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The DirtBag on Beneficial Insects

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Sun, 04/13/2008

Host Glen Andresen discusses food for beneficial insects including pollen, nectar...and aphids!

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Album: KBOO Monday Morning RadioZine
Genre: KBOO News and Public Affairs
Producer: Glen Andresen
Length: 28:39 minutes (26.24 MB)
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Using Wood Chips in the Garden

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Sun, 03/09/2008

Host Glen Andresen busts myths about using wood chips in the garden.

Title: DirtBag 20080310
Album: KBOO Monday Morning RadioZine
Genre: KBOO News and Public Affairs
Producer: Glen Andresen
Length: 27:59 minutes (25.62 MB)
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Playlists

The Dirtbag playlist for 10/17/2009

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The Dirtbag

Air date:

10/17/2009

Artist	Title
S Coleman	sign and seal
Denis Colin	something trio
Jason Moran	soundtrack to human motion
lionel Loueke	Karibu
Arthur Blythe	Hipmotism
Ira Jane Bloom	Slalom
Wayne Shorter	All Seeing Eye
John Coltrane	Sheets of Sound
Etienne Charles	Folklore

Comments

The Joy of the Quince

Submitted by Orbmanelson on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 1:42pm.

Greetings Glen,

I was fortunate to live for a while on a farm in the Yachats River Valley on the central Oregon coast, where they had a lovely Quince tree just outside of the dining room window. One year the tree was heavily laden with lovely yellow quinces, however before we had the opportunity to harvest the bounty many had fallen on the ground and had become bruised and indented from the impact with with ground. Still they were delicious and we just considered these minor insults to be Quince-O-Dents. ;->

Love listening,

David = aka Orbmanelson

Garden Sheds Ireland

Submitted by mary768 on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 5:58am.

You can easily come across several online and offline stores, which will surely provide you the required guidance.These are sure to help you to ease up the process of taking decision. You will find wide variety of these garden sheds either online or offline. Depending upon your ease and convenience, you can take your decision or choose as per your needs and desires. Moreover, different shapes of panel shall add a unique look to your house, apart from satisfying or fulfilling your need of garden shed. Gable, the moist common comes with a triangular roof. Salt box has sloping rear and gable front. Cottage style, also known as hip roof, has all four sides sloping. Material used in Garden sheds Generally there are three types of material available in garden sheds.

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March 10, 2010 Garden Stumper

Submitted by Glen Andresen on Wed, 03/10/2010 - 5:44pm.

March 10, 2010 Garden Stumper quiz

QUESTION: What apple varieties get pollinated by Gravenstein apple trees?

ANSWER: None! Gravenstein's are triploid, meaning they have three sets of chromosomes. If you want to get apples on your gravenstein tree, you will need to have another apple variety within bee range. And here's the tricky part, if you want to get apples on the second tree, your will need a THIRD apple variety within bee range to pollinate it!