- 1 hour 7 minutesFPGH.240: Top 10 Best Plants for pollinators
Bruce and I each give our top ten plants that we feel are a must to attract pollinators to your garden. So many to choose from that we only overlapped on one plant!
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20 June 2026, 3:19 pm - 1 hour 49 secondsFPGH 239: June To Do, Listener Q&A
Its June -- and yes you can still plant tomatoes and many other vegetables. Bruce and I discuss what can be planted and what garden chores you should tackle this month. Plus, we answer your questions.
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7 June 2026, 1:06 pm - 1 hour 10 minutesFPGH 238: Garden Pests, Part 2
In part 2, Bruce and I discuss some larger pests that can cause issues in your garden including leaf footed bugs, rats, gophers, and cats!
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31 May 2026, 1:45 pm - 1 hour 8 minutesFPGH 237: Garden Pests, Part 1
Aphids, snails, thrips oh my! Bruce and I cover some of the most problematic pests you may encounter in your garden. In part one, we cover sucking and chewing insects, what to do about them and why most pesticides aren't even needed.
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25 May 2026, 1:04 pm - 1 hour 4 secondsFPGH 236: May To Do List + Listener Q&A
It's May…if you have been waiting to plant peppers and eggplants, the time is here. Join Bruce and I as we go over what else to plant and tackle in the garden. Plus we answer your questions about fenestrations, bird of paradise and more.
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14 May 2026, 11:43 pm - 1 hour 2 minutesFPGH.235: Unusual Vegetables to Grow
Love growing tomatoes and peppers but want to try something different? Bruce and I give our lists of top 10 unusual vegetables to grow.
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26 April 2026, 4:26 pm - 55 minutes 46 secondsFPGH234: Soil Structure
Healthy soil is the key to a healthy, productive beautiful garden but it can be a bit confusing with all the info out there. We discuss how to determine what kind of soil you have, how and what to amend with and more useful tips.
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19 April 2026, 1:28 pm - 1 hour 10 minutesFPGH 233: April To Do List & Listener Q&A
It's officially tomato planting time! But what else can you plant? And what, in our opinion, should you hold off a bit longer planting. We go over your April garden tasks to do as well as answer your questions.
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12 April 2026, 12:54 pm - 1 hour 1 minuteFPGH 232: Top 10 Gardening Tips
Bruce and I each break down our top 10 tips and tricks for growing a successful vegetable garden — no peeking, no comparing notes beforehand. Just two opinionated gardeners with a lot to say about what actually works. Who has a no-marigold policy on their list? Why heirlooms-only may lead to disappointment, and much more. Spoiler: we don't always agree (aka Bruce is wrong). There's plenty of lively back-and-forth, a few "I can't believe you said that" moments, and yes — we each snuck in a bonus tip at the end because ten just wasn't enough.
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1 April 2026, 4:09 am - 1 hour 32 minutesFPGH 231: Amorphophallus & the Corpse Flower, with Plant Explorer Derek Carwood
To smell and see a Titan Arum in bloom is pretty spectacular, but what really fascinates me is the evolution and incredible diversity within the entire Amorphophallus genus. In this episode, I'm joined by Amorphophallus expert and plant explorer Derek Carwood, who shares his deep knowledge and stories from the field. We dive into the strange beauty, unique adaptations, and surprising variety of these remarkable plants -- perfect for anyone who loves the truly unusual side of the plant world.
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15 March 2026, 5:22 pm - 54 minutes 10 secondsFPGH 230: March To Do List + Listener Q&A
Not sure if it's time to plant tomatoes or if you can squeeze in another round of broccoli? Bruce and I will break down what garden tasks could and should be done in March. Plus we answer your questions. What exactly are those bumps on trees?! Hmmmm.
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