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Airs at: Wed, 04/10/2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, from 11:00am to 12:00pm (noon).

 

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Bud grafting fruit trees; tips for harvesting fruits and veggies at their peak; cherries

Airs at: Wed, 07/09/2014 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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July and August are the ideal months to build fruit trees using the bud grafting method; tune in to hear host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert discuss this method. Plus, a discussion about when and how to pick fruits and veggies at their peak. As always, we'll answer yo... Read more

The fall and winter veggie garden

Airs at: Wed, 06/11/2014 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert talk about which veggies to start now for fall and winter harvest. And those veggies are this month's Plant of the month. As always, we'll answer your gardening questions; a new Garden Stumper (with the winners getting tickets to th... Read more

Thinning fruits and veggies

Airs at: Wed, 05/14/2014 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert take on the hard-to-muster-the-will task of thinning both fruits and veggies. But thin you must. Plus easier methods of garden pest control. As always, we'll have a new Plant of the Month (sea berry); a new Garden Stumper; and what'... Read more

Easy to more complex methods of composting

Airs at: Wed, 04/09/2014 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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It's always a good time to compost, and this month host Glen Andresen discusses easy and more complex methods of composting. As always, we'll have a new Plant of the Month (chard); a new Garden Stumper; and what's going on in the honey bee hive this month. The Dirtbag... L... Read more

Growing veggies in containers

Airs at: Wed, 03/12/2014 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert welcome gardening book author Maggie Stuckey to talk about growing vegetables in containers. As always, we'll have a new Plant of the Month (Maggies favorite plants to grow in containers); a new Garden Stumper; and what's going on in... Read more

Pruning grapes,kiwis, and blueberries; growing citrus in Portland

Airs at: Wed, 02/12/2014 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert talk February gardening tasks, including a discussion on pruning grapes and kiwis. Plus, ever thought of growing citrus in Portland? You can, and Jim will tell you how. As always, a new Plant of the Month (blueberries); a new Garden ... Read more

Chip Bubl: Veggies and Nitrogen

Airs at: Wed, 01/08/2014 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Host Glen Andresen welcomes back Columbia County OSU Extension Service Agricultural Agent Chip Bubl to talk veggies: what's hot, and what's not--that is, what to do about cold-damaged plants. Also, Chip will talk about the importance of having the right amount of nitrogen i... Read more

2nd annual beekeeping edition; and evaluating plant health after the arctic blast

Airs at: Wed, 12/11/2013 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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It's the 2nd annual beekeeping edition! Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert welcome Portland Urban Beekeepers (PUB) president Tim Wessels to talk about beekeeping in the city--it's advantages, it's pitfalls, it's rewards. And we'll talk about Tim and Glen's queen honey... Read more

Persimmons, parsnips, and leaves

Airs at: Wed, 11/13/2013 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert talk persimmons and parsnips, and when and how to harvest them. Plus a discussion of what to do with all those leaves! As always, a new Plant of the Month (rootstock for grafting fruit trees, part 2); a new Garden Stumper; and what'... Read more

Converting lawn to garden beds; planting garlic and cover crops

Airs at: Wed, 10/09/2013 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Host Glen Andresen discusses how to convert lawn (or a weed patch) to garden beds in about two easy steps. Now is the time to plant garlic and cover crops--listen in to get tips on how to do both. As always, a new Plant of the Month (rootstock for grafting fruit trees, part... Read more