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Green Acres Garden Podcast

by Green Acres Nursery & Supply

Green Acres Garden Podcast is the podcast that’ll teach budding gardeners like you to grow your green thumb. But whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned horticulturalist, you’re sure to learn something new. Get to know Kevin and Austin as they have conversations with community gardeners and gurus at Green Acres Nursery & Supply—they'll answer questions you didn't know you had. Topics include: ecological gardening, organic gardening, regenerative gardening, sustainable gardening, low-water gardening, drought-tolerant gardening, soil biology, no-till gardening, cover crops, mulching, composting, hot composting, cold composting, vermiculture, vermicomposting, worm castings, sheet mulching, drip irrigation, irrigation tips, waterwise gardening, raised bed gardening, square-foot gardening, backyard gardening, Sacramento gardening, Sacramento zone 9B, Mediterranean climate gardening, hot-climate gardening, Texas gardening, Texas native plants, zone-specific gardening, microclimate gardening, vegetable gardening, fruit trees, backyard orchard, berries, citrus, stone fruit, figs, tomatoes, peppers, perennials, annuals, herbs, companion planting, native plants, drought-tolerant plants, pollinator plants, edible landscaping, shade gardening, houseplants, seed starting, seed saving, pollinators, beneficial insects, bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, wildlife habitat, integrated pest management, natural pest control, garden ecology, soil microbes, fungal networks, mycorrhizae, trees, tree care, arboriculture, tree pruning, urban forestry, climate-ready trees, tree climbing, community gardens, school gardens, garden guests, garden education, nature education, gardening for kids, food literacy, ecological restoration, community greening, volunteer gardening, garden nonprofits, planting tips, harvesting tips, gardening mistakes, how to garden, beginner gardening, home gardening, garden design, landscaping ideas, backyard projects, sustainable living, homesteading basics, urban gardening, organic food growing, edible gardens, climate-smart gardening, grow your own food, pollinator habitat, drought gardening

Latest episodes

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Growing for Good at the Orangevale Fair Oaks Food Bank Farm

This week, Kevin sits down with Brad and Lacy from the Orangevale Fair Oaks Food Bank Farm to hear how a gravel field was transformed into a thriving source of fresh prod

Sep 15
33 min

The Fall Transition Guide

Fall gardening starts now. Kevin shares what to plant, how to prepare your garden beds, tips for healthier lawns, and why cilantro grows better in fall than spring. Plus,

Sep 1
30 min

Fruit Trees, Unique Flavors and Expert Growing Tips with Dave Wilson Nursery

Welcome back green thumbs! This week, Kevin sits down with Brigid from Dave Wilson Nursery, one of the world's leading fruit tree growers and innovators. Brigid shar

Aug 18
25 min

How to Protect Your Garden During Extreme Summer Heat

Summer temperatures are pushing gardens to their limits. In this episode, Kevin and Austin share practical strategies to help your plants survive extreme heat, intense su

Aug 4
22 min

Modern Micro Farming with Neanderthal Farms

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin visits Justin Davis at Neanderthal Farms in Fair Oaks, California. Justin shares what's new on his thriving micro farm and expl

Jul 21
26 min

How to Grow Amazing Figs: Backyard Secrets from a Sacramento Fig Expert

Figs are one of the easiest and most rewarding fruit trees you can grow! In this episode, Austin visits local fig expert Roman Ambroselli for a tour of his remarkable ba

Jul 7
32 min

The Bee Episode: Swarms, Honey & Helping Pollinators

Hey green thumbs! This week, Tim Dick the Beekeeper returns to the podcast to share his passion for bees and the vital role they play in our gardens and ecosystems. Tim s

Jun 23
31 min

3 Steps to Garden Success in Zone 9B

This week, Kevin covers his 3 keys to success in the garden: building up healthy soil, laying down thick layers of mulch, and smart irrigation. Did you know you can easil

Jun 9
28 min

Grow Your Own Popcorn, Onions, Tomatoes and More

This week Kevin meets with Dave Faoro from Veneto Gardens to hear about his recent adventures in the Galapagos hunting for endemic tomatoes, how he grows sweet corn and p

May 26
31 min

Groundcovers: The Living Carpets

This week, Kevin and Julie explore the surprisingly powerful world of groundcovers. Whether you’re filling gaps between pavers, softening borders, replacing thirsty turf,

May 12
23 min

How to Manage Spring Pests

This week, Kevin meets with Julie from Our Water Our World to learn about the insects showing up in the garden as the days get warmer. Julie breaks down how to manage the

Apr 28
27 min

Your First Bonsai: What New Growers Should Know

This week Kevin meets with Roger Steele from the American Bonsai Association Sacramento to learn all about the art of Bonsai. Roger brings his years of wisdom and shares

Apr 14
32 min

Companion Plants and Flowers for the Spring Garden

Hey green thumbs, this week Kevin and Austin discuss the best companion plants for your warm season vegetable garden, and explore the various flowers you can plant now by

Mar 31
35 min

Spring Vegetable Garden Kickoff

Spring has arrived and it's the best time to start your summer vegetable garden. Kevin shares his tips to successfully start your dream garden including prepping the

Mar 17
31 min

Choosing the Perfect Tree with RUFF

Thinking about planting a tree but not sure where to start? This week, Kevin meets with Carole Gan from RUFF the Roseville Urban Forest Foundation to learn how to select

Mar 3
30 min

The Orchid Whisperer

Welcome back green thumbs! This week, Kevin talks with Dr. Dotty Woodson who has grown orchids since 1973 and has registered many orchid hybrids. Dr. Woodson shares her p

Feb 17
29 min

Backyard Orchard Culture

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin breaks down backyard orchard culture and shares his tips for growing fruit all year long. Learn how to pick the right varieties, pla

Feb 3
30 min

Texas Edition: Growing Roses with Andy Black

In this Texas Edition the podcast team meets with Consulting Rosarian Andy Black from the Dallas Rose Society. Andy shares his passion for roses as well as growing tips,

Jan 31
30 min

Gardening for the Birds with Ian Baldwin

This week, Kevin sits down with longtime nursery consultant and passionate birder Ian Baldwin to learn simple ways to make your yard more bird-friendly, from creating she

Jan 28
30 min

Sacramento Digs Gardening

What should Sacramento gardeners be doing right now? Kevin is joined by Debbie Arrington from Sacramento Digs Gardening to cover timely topics like harvesting and cooking

Jan 20
28 min

Chart trend

Position in the Home & Garden chart (US), last 90 days.

#22
all-time peak
125
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Green Acres Garden Podcast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 20, 2026).

#81 ▼ 26 Home & Garden US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I love this podcast. Short and sweet each week. Packed full of info and keeps you waiting for more. This week was great and the interview with Ed from Pucker Butt Farms was perfect! Thanks and keep doing what you guys do!

Peppers, Peppers, Peppers · May 2023

Fun show! I actually learn a lot about plants and gardening by listening. It’s now part of my regular shows.

MidtownMic · Mar 2023

Timely understandable info for gardener's - beginning to expert. I always learn something.

BornAgainPagan · Nov 2022

This is an upbeat place I go to get timely tips for my yard. All the advice makes me a better gardener and is tailored for people in the greater Sacramento area. Kevin used to work at Green Acres back in the day and is now a horticulture teacher. No matter what level gardener you are, you’ll learn something and have fun while listening.

Kellmo23 · Feb 2022

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