Plant Talk Podcast: Recent Episodes

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Plant Talk is a live interactive hour long radio gardening show. Hosted by “The Ohio Nurseryman,” Fred Hower has over 50 years experience as a horticultural consultant, certified arborist and landscape designer. Fred is a walking encyclopedia of horticulture information and he answers listener questions in a friendly and entertaining way. The show is not only educational; it’s fun!

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Fred on his last show of Plant Talk. Congrats on retiring Fred!

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Fred says transplant season starts soon.

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Fred talks the problems of mid-Summer

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Fred takes your gardening questions on the latest podcast.

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Fred focuses on some non-blooming plants

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Fred talks about unique trees

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Lots of rain and lots of color.

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Fred says the mild winter has led to a beautiful spring!

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Counting the flowers of Spring!

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Record numbers of plants in color this Spring

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Fred talks about gardening on the cusp of May.

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Fred talks about the colors of mid-Spring and colors to come on the latest podcast.

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Fred has your spring to-do list on the latest podcast!

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Time to dig, divide and transplant according to Fred!

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Fred says lawn care season has begun!

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Spring is here and it's time to buy, plant and trim according to Fred!

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Fred has your early spring list of chores on the latest podcast!

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Springtime means it's time to talk about planting!

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Fred answers if it's time to start pruning plants on the latest podcast.

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Fred talks about the Home and Garden Show 2022

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Time to visit the Home and Garden Show with Guest Host Roger Seely from Seely Landscape Nursery

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Fred says it's time to think about plants that will give early Spring color.

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Fred talks about the snow storm that has us all wishing for Spring on the latest podcast.

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Fred talks about various indoor gardening topics on the latest podcast!

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Fred discusses ferns, orchids and other color in winter on the latest podcast.

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Winter can be a good time to prune some plants

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Fred discusses the gardening things to do in mid-January.

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Think Variety When Choosing Plants for your Yard.

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Fred suggests a kid-friendly gardening project on this edition of Plant Talk.

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Getting ready for the Holidays

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Fred deems anything green can be a Christmas tree!

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Looking for winter interest in the lawn? Fred has some tips for you!

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Fred talks about getting ready for the holidays on the latest podcast.

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Cold weather is finally here

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Fred talks about protecting tender bulbs and plants.

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Fred talks about the garden things to do in November.

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Fred talks about transplanting in the fall on the latest podcast!

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Fred talks about the many colors still being seen in October on the latest podcast.

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Fred helps you to choose the right plants from the start on the latest podcast.

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Trees to Plant for Fall Color

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Fred talks about perennials to cut back and perennials to leave alone in the fall on the latest podcast.

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Fred says the turning of seasons is underway.

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Fred says to think of fall color when planting on the latest show.

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Fred talks about the glories of September on the latest show.

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Fred answers some gardening questions on the latest show.

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Fred talks about enjoying the last weeks of summer on the latest show.

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Fred says fall planting season is upon us!

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Fred says prevention is the best cure for fungus.

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Fred talks about mid-summer color of the latest prodcast!

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Fred says to act now so plants will thrive this fall on the latest episode of Plant Talk!

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Fred talks about mid-summer lawn care on the latest podcast.

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Fred discusses the colors of mid-summer on the latest podcast!

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Fred talks about plants for color for the 4th of July.

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Need lawn watering tips? Fred has your back!

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A Midsummer Potpourri

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The Ides of June Are Upon Us!

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Late Spring Pruning and Planning

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Time to Prune Following the Bloom.

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Don't Kill With Kindness--Too Much Watering

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Plants for Pollinators

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Let's Talk About the Climbers!

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Enjoy the Springtime Explosion of Color

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Dogwood and Other Ornamental Trees Are in Their Springtime Glory

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Fred's Favorite Perennials for the Shade

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Fred Lists Some of His Favorite Full-Sun Perennials

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Spring "To Do" List Gets Longer Part 2

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Spring 'To Do' List Getting Longer

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It's the First Day of Spring!

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March is a Good Time to Get After Weeds

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Signs of Spring Are Everywhere

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Fred Takes His First "Walk About" of the Year.

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Start Planning and Planting for Spring

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In Mid-Winter, Think Indoor Gardening

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Bonsai Gardening

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Dos and Don'ts of Snow Removal

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Nine Tips for Winter Gardening

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Never Take for Granted Where Our Food Comes From

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Plan Your Garden to Include Lighting and Color

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Think Variety When Choosing Plants for your Yard.

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Fred suggests a kid-friendly gardening project on this edition of Plant Talk.

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Fred gives his take on the best fast-growing shade trees.

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Planting And Transplanting In The Winter

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Fred gives advice when taking evergreen cuttings for holiday decorations.

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Pay Attention to Your Evergreens

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Fred talks about getting things done before winter on the latest episode of Plant Talk.

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Fall Is a Time to Enjoy Our "Four Season" Plants

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Fall Is the Time to Transplant.

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November Is the Time to Plant Bulbs

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Time To Get Fall Chores Done

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Fred talks about the various colors and berries of fall!

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Plant Talk PodCast 10-10-20

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Time to Bring in Outdoor Plants, and Time to Plant Outdoor Plants!

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Last Call for Fall Lawn Renovation and Transplanting

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Tree Expert Chris Ahlum Talks About Tree Care and More.

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Getting the Lawn and Garden Ready for Fall

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September is a Time for Planting

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Time to Dig, Divide and Repot Some Plants

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Keeping critters at bay

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Put the Right Plant in the Right Place

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August is the time to start lawn renovations.

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Fred Gives a Mid-Summer Color Update

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Taking Care of the Garden in the "Dog Days" of Summer.

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Time to "Upsize" Pots

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How to Keep Annuals Looking Good All Summer Long

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The Hot and Dry Weather is Here. Make sure to Water!