Garden Time: Recent Episodes
Jeff Gustin
For over 17 seasons Garden Time was the number one garden TV show in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Based in the state of Oregon, it featured how-to stories, local garden events and the newest in garden tools and plants. Now we bring you that background and insight to a podcast.
Christmas is right around the corner and for many families that means getting a Christmas tree. On this episode of Garden Time we get some tips on keeping your cut Christmas tree fresh through the whole holiday season, and we also tell you how to take care of a living Christmas tree in your home.
Are you stumped on getting the perfect gift for your gardener? On this episode of Garden Time we visit Portland Nursery to get a few suggestions for the gifts that are useful and also meaningful for the local economy. We also hear about a very special gift for the traveler or would be traveler.
The cold days of winter are around the corner and it’s time to move those indoor plants back inside, along with your green thumb. You don’t have to give up gardening just because the weather is cold! We have some great tips to help those indoor plants survive and thrive in the winter.
The holidays are here and it’s time to set up those decorations, including your holiday plants. On this episode we visit Al’s Garden and Home to learn how they grow their huge crop of poinsettias and we get tips on how to care for them in your own home. We also get a preview of their annual week of lights event.
Are we done yet? Not if you’re a gardener. The fall has its own to-do list for the active gardener. We visit with Jan McNeilan again about some fall gardening tips to help you get ready for spring. We also talk about a few common gardening myths and how they can be a detriment to maintaining a healthy garden.
Is it spring already? It is if you want spring color bulbs. On this episode of Garden Time we talk about planting your spring bulbs now for waves of early spring blooms. We tell you how to plant them and about some of the more unusual places where you can put them for a welcome spring surprise.
It is finally fall and time to start to work on your lawn??? On this episode of Garden Time we will talk about how fall is the perfect season to get your grass ready for the spring and summer ahead. We will also talk about the critters and diseases you can prevent or avoid. All coming up on Garden Time.
Fall is almost here and it time to make some changes. On this episode of Garden Time we will help you use plants to decorate your home for the upcoming season. Then we will shop the garden center to see some color that you can use to freshen up those containers and pots for the fall and winter.
The queen of the late summer garden has arrived. The dahlia is the star of the show this time of year and we pay a visit to the largest dahlia grower in the United States, Swan Island Dahlias. We’ll learn about their annual dahlia festival and how you can grow your own award winning dahlias.
We all have heard about the birds and the bees, on todays Garden Time show we tell you where new baby plants come from. We pay a visit to award winning hybridizer, Kevin Vaughn’s garden and talk about how he has developed new iris, daffodils, hens and chicks, asters, and more.
The summer heat is on in the garden and your plants are paying the price. On this episode of Garden Time we stop by Blooming Junction in Cornelius Oregon to check out their drought tolerant garden and learn what plants you can use for xeriscaping your own backyard.
The beauty of the mid-summer garden is highlighted by the lily. On this episode of Garden Time we visit David Hill Farm in Forest Grove Oregon, to preview their great lily festival and to get some tips on how to plant and care for this incredible flower in your own garden.
Summer is here and that means you might be seeing things in your garden that you are not used to. On this episode of Garden Time we visit with Jan McNeilan about some summer garden tips to help you navigate those problems and we have ideas for making your summer gardening easier too.
The summer heat is here and it’s time to refresh your spring containers. On this episode of Garden Time we stop by Portland Nursery to chat with Laura about summer container plant combinations. We also get tips of taking care of them too.
Memorial Day is iris time in the Pacific NW. If you don’t know about iris and how to grow them, we have tips from the experts at Schreiner’s Iris Gardens. On this episode we also visit their display gardens and preview their incredible Open Gardens event.
One of the signature events of the late spring is back. On this episode of Garden Time we preview the wonderful Capitol Subaru Garden Dayz event at Capitol Subaru in Salem, Oregon. We talk about all the great garden vendors and all the free stuff you’ll find there too!
Want to bring some great fragrance into your spring garden? Look no further than the lilac. On this episode of Garden Time we travel to the Hulda Klager Lilac gardens in Woodland Washington to learn about this wonderful plant, how to grow them and to hear about the Hulda Klager Lilac days festival.
One of the signature flowers of spring is the camellia. On this episode of Garden Time we get some history and tips from the Oregon Camellia society about growing these beauties and we also preview the annual Newberg Camellia festival in Newberg, Oregon happening on April 15th, 2023. Coming up on this episode of Garden Time.
It must be spring because GardenPalooza is here! The 19th annual GardenPalooza is back and on todays episode we talk with Brian of Bauman’s Farm and Garden to hear about all the great plant vendors you can find there. We also talk about some great Dramm garden tools for your garden and we get some tips on fertilizing with organics from Espoma. It’s all coming up next on Garden Time.
How do you mark the beginning of Spring? For many it is a visit to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest in Woodburn, Oregon. On this episode of Garden Time we will pay a visit to the fields and preview the upcoming 39th festival. We will talk with owner Barb Iverson about the history of the fest and get some tips on growing tulips in your garden. All coming up next on Garden Time.
Are you ready to spring into action in your garden, but the weather isn’t cooperating? On this episode of Garden Time we talk about a few of the late winter chores you can tackle before the spring arrives. We also talk about what you should avoid doing now. All coming up next on Garden Time!
The saying goes, always have the right tool for the job. For the gardener the choices are many. On this episode of Garden Time we talk about essential garden tools, some of the coolest tools on the market, and what should the beginning gardener have in their shed. We get the dirt on great garden tools next!
Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? What if we didn’t call it a rose? On this episode of Garden Time we talk about plant names. We discuss why we use Latin in naming plants and some of the weirdest common names that we could find. It’s all about names on this episode of Garden Time.
The cold days of winter are here and you might think that the winter garden is boring and the best plants are asleep, but you’d be wrong! There are lots of plants that can bring structure, texture and color to your winter garden! We’ll share some great ones on this episode of Garden Time.
We are entering a new year and it’s time to get back into the garden, and even though it is winter there is plenty to do! But where do you start. We have our garden expert Jan McNeilan back with us to give us a starting point with a whole bunch of tips to help you along. All coming up next on Garden Time.
The cold winds of winter are blowing, but that doesn’t mean your green thumb has to wither away. On Garden Time this week we talk about indoor plants and introduce you to a few old favorites and some of the new ones on the market, and the best ones for the beginning gardener.
Why do we cut down trees and put lights on them, how did a tropical plant becomes a winter holiday icon, and what does a parasitic plant have to do with Christmas romance? We look at holiday plants and their heritage on this episode of Garden Time!
This week on Garden Time we get into the holiday spirit with our large list of gifts for the gardener. If you are having troubles finding something for your local green thumb, we have plenty of ideas. We bring the hoe, hoe, hoe and other gift ideas to you next on Garden Time
On this Garden Time show, buckle up! We take you abroad as we talk about our recent trip to Holland and Belgium. We toured private and public gardens as we learned about growing great plants in northern Europe. We also toured some very interesting places like a huge flower auction and the once a decade Floriade.
This week on Garden Time we visit a Portland Nursery, in Portland Oregon to see what types of plants you can add to your garden to give it a fresh look for the fall and winter. These plants will not only look good they can also provide shelter and food for your local wildlife. All that and more coming up on Garden Time.
On this episode of on Garden Time we tackle fall decorating for your front step. We start with Halloween and keep the fall theme going until well past Thanksgiving. We also bring you some more great garden tips to help you harvest your late season crops and prepare for the winter.
Hey, you wanna hot tip? Today on Garden Time we give you some tips for getting your garden ready for fall. What should you be doing and what should you avoid? We talk with our favorite Extension Agent, Jan McNeilan and she fills us in on all you need to know next on Garden Time
We take a look into the future! This week we are talking about gardening trends. Who starts them and what do they mean for the average gardener. Are trends something new or are they just renamed old ideas to market new plants? We also take a look at a couple of plants that you should be looking for next year in your garden center.
This week on Garden Time we talk about the birds and the bees, but don’t get excited, we’re talking about pollinators. Do you know about the pollinators in your garden and what you can do to attract them? We have the buzz on pollinators next on Garden Time.
This week we talk about the extreme weather changes and how the gardener can deal with the different climate challenges. Snow, rain, freezing temps are a challenge and we talk a bout what you can do to deal with it. We also talk about 'Zonal Denial' and using plants, including indoor plants, that might not fit in your climate 'zone', in your garden.
Welcome to the first Garden Time podcast. Recently we finished up 17 years of Garden Time TV shows. In this first podcast we introduce you to Ryan and Judy and they talk about their backgrounds. They are not just great people, they have deep histories and educational credentials in the horticultural industry. They know their stuff! Then we talk about plant lists. There are local and national groups that introduce plant lists every year. Even labeling some plants as ‘plants of the year’. We will look at a couple of these lists. How useful are these lists and what should you look out for when using them to pick plants for your garden.