Flower Power Garden Hour

FPGH 245: September To Do, Listener Q&A

September is a transition month. Your summer veggies are in high production mode but the list of winter veggies to plant is extensive. Along with planting winter vegetabl

FPGH.244: Gardening with cats

Cats and plants don't always go together. As a cat lover, you may have had houseplants succumb to kitty behavior or experienced sticking your hand in cat poop in your veg

FPGH.243: Top 10 Cut Flowers

Want to grow your own bouquets? Bruce and I give our lists of top 10 flowers that are easy and last in bouquets. Plus, Bruce tells us which flower is toxic to other cut f

FPGH.242: July To Do, Listener Q&A

Believe it or not, it is time to start thinking about your fall vegetable garden. Bruce and I discuss this as well as answer your questions. When should you prune your ch

FPGH.241: Growing Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries

A perfectly ripe strawberry right off the plant tastes worlds away from an underripe store bought one. But often people get frustrated growing them for various reasons. B

FPGH.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! He

FPGH 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. P

FPGH 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! Help support feral cat rescu

FPGH 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, wh

FPGH 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 an

FPGH.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. Help support feral cat rescue/s

FPGH234: 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

FPGH 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

FPGH 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 gardene

FPGH 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 gen

FPGH 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 Marc

FPGH 229: Top 10 Favorite Fragrant Plants

Looking to add a fragrant touch to your bedroom window or entry way? Bruce and Marlene each give their top 10 favorite fragrant plants. Will yours be on the list?  And we

FPGH 228: Seed Starting

There are many benefits for starting plants from seeds. But what are the best techniques for success. Bruce and Marlene go into detail on the basics and discuss more adva

FPGH 227: February To Do List

Believe it or not, spring is around the corner.  It has been very dry in NorCal so far – sometimes we get Spring rain, so still TBD.  LOTS of prep to do for the upcoming

FPGH 226: Top 10 Easiest Houseplants To Grow

Kill every houseplant you try to grow? Not anymore. Bruce and I share our top 10 easiest houseplants that are guaranteed to thrive in your home… even if you are convinced