Best Green Acres Nursery Podcasts (2025)

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The Ultimate Pollinator Plant List 31:54

13h ago31:54

31:54

In celebration of National Pollinator Week, Kevin and Austin sit down in the studio to share Kevin’s ultimate list of plants that attract and support pollinators. From ground covers to trees, they break it all down by plant type, offering practical tips and standout favorites for creating a thriving, layered pollinator garden. Plants mentioned in t…

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Between Two Shrubs 28:00

8d ago28:00

28:00

Hey green thumbs! This week the team meets a dynamic duo who revitalized a school garden and transformed it into a beautiful space that grows plants and minds. Christy and Shelley document their journey and encourage you to follow along and connect with them at: Between Two Shrubs Let's Grow Education Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery …

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Summer Rose Care 29:38

15d ago29:38

29:38

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Master Rosarian Charlotte Owendyk at her home in Roseville to learn about summer rose care. With proper dead heading, watering, mulching, and fertilizing your roses will go dormant in the summer heat and then give a show of blooms in the fall. Charlotte encourages people to get involved with their local …

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Beating the Heat: Smart Summer Gardening Strategies 25:48

22d ago25:48

25:48

Hey green thumbs! This week, Kevin and Austin dive into essential strategies to keep your garden thriving despite extreme summer temperatures. From smart watering techniques and mulching methods to shade cloth and heat-tolerant plant selections, they cover everything you need to protect your plants from the scorching sun. Plant of the Week: Red Yuc…

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How One Local Legend Kept The WPA Rock Garden Alive 33:02

29d ago33:02

33:02

This week we sit down with a true garden legend, Daisy Mah, the woman whose unwavering dedication saved the WPA Rock Garden from decline. For over 30 years, Daisy nurtured this hidden gem, planting, watering, and maintaining the space with her own hands, her own funds, and her own heart. Learn about the climate adapted and native plants thriving in…

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Spring Garden Questions 44:59

1M ago44:59

44:59

Got spring garden questions? We've got answers! Master Gardener Julie Barbour joins us in studio this week to share expert tips on watering, fertilizing, and spotting early signs of plant stress. This episode is packed with practical advice to keep your garden thriving. Julie is an advocate for IPM and protecting our water. Learn more at Our Water …

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Fight The Bite 32:13

1M ago32:13

32:13

Did you know male mosquitoes don't bite and are actually pollinators? This week Kevin speaks with Luz from the Sacramento Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District to learn all about these pesky flying pests. These insects have an important role in the ecosystem, but they spread disease and everyone needs to do their part to fight the bite. Learn mor…

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Building A Fire-Ready Future 28:38

2M ago28:38

28:38

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant for Wildfire Preparedness Week. Chief Berlant shares the most recent wildfire defense tactics including home hardening, defensible space, plant selection and placement, and working together to build safer neighborhoods. Looking for Firewise plants for your landscape? Che…

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Landscape Inspiration To Grow Beautifully 35:24

2M ago35:24

35:24

Welcome green thumbs! Are you looking for some new inspiration to bring beauty into your landscape? This week Kevin meets with Katie from Monrovia to learn all about their wide selection of plants that thrive in our climate. Katie shares her plant recommendations, future trends in gardening, new plant varieties and more. Specific plants mentioned i…

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Harvest More Food From Less Space 32:03

2M ago32:03

32:03

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Dave Faoro from Veneto Gardens at his demonstration garden to learn about his favorite gardening method for success: Square-Foot Gardening. Find out how you can maximize any space and grow a significant contribution to your weekly produce with healthy home-grown organic crops. Want to see what Square…

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Grow Like a Neanderthal 41:43

2M ago41:43

41:43

Welcome green thumbs! This week the "Pickle King" Justin Davis joins in studio to update the team on the latest news at Neanderthal Farms. Justin's backyard farm produces some of the area's best produce, and in this episode he explains his methods for successful tomatoes including specifics on planting, spacing, watering, staking and more. Green Ac…

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Find Your Own Community Garden Space Today 26:39

3M ago26:39

26:39

Thinking about joining a community garden? Whether you're dealing with too much shade at home, craving better soil, or just want to dig in with fellow garden lovers, a community garden might be just what you need! In this episode, Kevin chats with William from the City of Sacramento to explore the many benefits of joining a community garden and how…

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The Hidden World Beneath Your Garden 28:24

3M ago28:24

28:24

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Chris Totten from E.B. Stone to explore the fascinating world of microbiology underneath our feet. Together, they dig into the hidden dynamics of soil particles, the relationship between fungi and plant roots and the transformative power of organic matter. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery &…

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Get In Your Garden Today with Janey Santos 42:10

3M ago42:10

42:10

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets local master gardener and flower lover Janey Santos to discover the lessons she's learned by sharing her gardening journey on YouTube and finding her community of plant lovers. Follow Janey on YouTube at DigPlantWaterRepeat and check out her new book Solving Problems in the Landscape Watch Janey talk abou…

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The Beginner Vegetable Gardening Guide 27:28

3M ago27:28

27:28

Do you want to start your own warm season veggie garden, but not sure where to begin? In this special episode Kevin shares the keys to success for any level gardener. Concepts include understanding your zone, picking the right spot, preparing the soil, setting up an irrigation system and Kevin reveals his top 5 plants to grow. Green Acres Garden Po…

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The Orchid Growing Guide 25:47

4M ago25:47

25:47

Did you know it's actually easy to get an orchid to rebloom? This week Kevin meets with Zach from Green Acres Nursery & Supply to talk about the awe-inspiring world of orchids and how to care for them like a pro. Zach shares his tips on repotting, reblooming, watering, feeding, and finding other orchid enthusiasts. Check out the upcoming 76th annua…

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Camellia Masterclass: Pro Tips for Stunning Blooms 34:39

4M ago34:39

34:39

This week Producer Greg joins the team in studio to discuss the stunning, low maintenance showstoppers that thrive in Sacramento's climate and beyond: Camellias! Greg shares their rich history, their role in the landscape, and expert growing tips to keep them thriving. Tune in to uncover a special fragrant camellia surprise. Want to add a beautiful…

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Elderberries - The Native Plant With Healing Power 31:54

4M ago31:54

31:54

This week Kevin meets with Katie Norton, an aspiring third generation farmer with a passion for elderberries to learn how she is working to bring the CA native blue elderberry into the spotlight, the power of pollinators, and the joy of growing with family. Kevin shares his weekly garden tips and more inspiration to start your garden with success. …

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How To Start Beekeeping 33:13

4M ago33:13

33:13

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Chris Crittenton from the Sacramento Area Beekeepers Association to learn about the many benefits of beekeeping and easy things gardeners can do to support bees in our community. Interested in starting your own beekeeping journey? Learn more from SABA and the California Master Beekeeper Program Green…

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The Power of Community Farming 39:19

4M ago39:19

39:19

This week Kevin meets with Thaddeus Barsotti of Farm Fresh To You a local CSA farm in the Capay Valley that delivers fresh organic produce to families across the nation. Thaddeus shares his story and his vision for a future that celebrates locally grown food. Learn about the food industry, organic farming, regenerative farming, crop rotation, and K…

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Vines That Shine 32:41

5M ago32:41

32:41

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Kiki to learn all about the twisting and climbing beauty of vines. From evergreen to deciduous, these versatile plants can act as a problem solver in the garden while providing beauty, privacy, vertical growth, and attracting pollinators. Kiki shares her favorite varieties and inspires us all to climb hi…

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Edible Perennials You Can Plant Now 29:08

5M ago29:08

29:08

This week Kevin and Austin discuss the amazing world of bareroot vegetables like Rhubarb, Asparagus and Horseradish. Learn how to start these perennial crops now to enjoy harvests year after year. Kevin, also shares his advice for growing potatoes including how to mound up. Want to start your peppers and tomatoes early this year? Check out Kevin's …

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The Original Garden Guy 35:20

5M ago35:20

35:20

This week Producer Greg joins the team in studio for a family episode. Greg shares his passion for producing the podcast, his perspective on the evolution of gardening, and gives his top tree picks for any landscape. Watch Greg in action speak about the history and benefits of bareroot fruit trees in this video: Bareroot Fruit Tree Season Is Here C…

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Rose Hybridizer Tom Carruth 34:32

5M ago34:32

34:32

This week Kevin meets with world renowned rose hybridizer Tom Carruth who has created more than 100 rose varieties and is currently the Curator of the Rose Collections at the Huntington Library. Tom shares what it takes to hybridize and market roses as well as find and grow varieties that connect with you. Tom Carruth is a cherished member of our h…

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Winter Q&A 32:45

6M ago32:45

32:45

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin start the new year with a round of winter questions submitted by listeners. Learn about top dressing your soil, citrus and bareroot fruit trees, chop and drop cover crops and more. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Lea…

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New Year Flashback: Epic Gardening 38:19

6M ago38:19

38:19

Hey green thumbs! This week we reflect on the year and flash back to a special guest Kevin Espiritu from Epic Gardening. Kevin shares his garden journey starting with an interest in science and plants to helping millions of people through educational content. Find out more at Epic Gardening and Botanical Interests and follow Kevin's podcast The Bee…

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Winter Garden Advice 30:23

6M ago30:23

30:23

Hey green thumbs! This week, Kevin and Austin get festive during the holidays and break down Kevin's winter garden tips for pruning deciduous fruit trees, citrus, and planning for success in the upcoming season. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make…

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Trees Are Good 41:10

6M ago41:10

41:10

Hey green thumbs! This week the team welcomes tree activist Anne Fenkner into the studio to dig into everything about trees. Anne shares her tree care recommendations, her recent experiences as an arborist in the community and gives her perspective on trees for the future. Learn more about the tree research being done by UC Davis and the US Forest …

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Poinsettia and Christmas Tree Care 29:02

7M ago29:02

29:02

Happy Holidays! This week Kevin and Austin go over care tips for holiday favorites including poinsettias and Christmas trees. Looking to add color to your yard in the winter? Check out Kevin's favorites including primrose, cyclamen, Iceland poppy, and more. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In …

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Epic Beauty at Dawn Gardens 30:04

7M ago30:04

30:04

Hey green thumbs! This week the team travels to Grass Valley to visit Barry Friesen at Dawn Gardens. Barry created this vast demonstration garden containing over 3,000 species to experiment and showcase the beauty of nature. Watch Kevin's tour of Dawn Gardens on YouTube: Retired Landscaper Creates an 8 Acre Plant Paradise! Check out these amazing v…

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Inspiring Young Arborists, One Climb at a Time 21:51

7M ago21:51

21:51

Hey green thumbs! This week we look up to the trees with Timmy Womick and Grayson Keating from the Tree Circus. They travel the states teaching kids about trees and introduce them to arboriculture. Learn more about the entertaining and educational work they do at their website TreeCircus.org Find a certified arborist in your area with the Internati…

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Growing Food Literacy with Amber Stott 24:53

7M ago24:53

24:53

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin visits the Food Literacy Center in Sacramento to learn how they inspire kids to eat their vegetables through education in gardening and cooking. Learn more and donate directly to make a difference at FoodLiteracyCenter.org Listen to Amber's podcast: Raising Kale Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supp…

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The City of Trees with Ray Tretheway 26:45

7M ago26:45

26:45

Hey green thumbs! This week the team meets with local legend, Ray Trethaway, to talk about the importance of growing and caring for our urban forest. Ray encourages everyone to look after our trees, grow more, and build thriving neighborwoods for the future. Learn more and get involved with the Sacramento Tree Foundation Visit the Ray and Judy Tret…

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Fall Garden Tasks: Cover Crops 30:27

8M ago30:27

30:27

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin discuss putting in last minute seeds and starts before the cold temps arrive, and explore the wonderful world of cover crops. These plants are amazing for soil health, weed suppression, and some are even great at attracting pollinators. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres …

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Effie Yeaw Nature Center 30:54

8M ago30:54

30:54

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin shares his fall lawn care advice, and then the team visits Carrie Sessarego at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center to learn about local wildlife, native plants, and all of the great things happening at this special place. Visit their website effieyeawnature.org to learn more and get involved. You can support directly by d…

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The Old Farmer's Almanac 27:00

8M ago27:00

27:00

Welcome green thumbs! This week, Kevin meets with Carol Connare the Editor-in-Chief of the Old Farmer's Almanac. Learn about the impressive history of this publication, planting based on the lunar cycle, and hear the weather predictions for our upcoming seasons. Get your own copy of the almanac and more at Almanac.com Green Acres Garden Podcast Gre…

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Cultivating Community at Twin Lakes Food Bank 27:54

8M ago27:54

27:54

Welcome green thumbs! This week the team travels to Twin Lakes Food Bank Organic Garden to meet with Garden Coordinator Michelle Kwek. Learn how this gorgeous garden provides fresh produce to the community and benefits the local wildlife with sustainable practices. Check out their website to learn more, get involved and even get tickets to the upco…

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How to Oversow Your Seeds 31:31

9M ago31:31

31:31

This week the team welcomes Julie Barbour from Our Water Our World in the studio to discuss sowing seeds in the fall. Julie shares her positive outlook and experience to help you get your fall crops off to the best start. Know when to grow with the Vegetable Planting Calendar Learn more about Our World Our Water Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acr…

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We've Got Worms! 37:49

9M ago37:49

37:49

This week Kevin and Austin welcome Master Gardener Kevin Marini into the studio to dig into the many benefits of vermicomposting and using worm castings to improve soil health. Kevin shares the science and fun of gardening with worms. E.B. Stone™ Organics Earthworm Castings UC Master Gardeners of Placer County Composting Information Kevin Marini re…

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Spring Blooming Bulbs to Plant Now 28:23

9M ago28:23

28:23

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin celebrates the colorful and magical world of geophytes by taking a look at the fully stocked bulb racks in stores now and breaks down the top bulbs to plant for dazzling spring blooms. Consider this collection to build your own bulb garden. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden …

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Welcome to Green Acres Garden Podcast 6:54

9M ago6:54

6:54

Greetings garden friends! Welcome to the Green Acres Garden Podcast with host Kevin Jordan. In this mini episode you will meet the team and discover why gardening is a language we can all learn. Join us every week as we dive into the fun of being a gardener. Podcast Website Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Green Acres Garden Podcast Green…

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Garden Disruptors with Jenks Farmer 31:10

9M ago31:10

31:10

Hey green thumbs! This week on the podcast Kevin meets Jenks Farmer, a true garden renegade from South Carolina. Jenks shares his passion for building community, growing bulbs, and how he started botanical gardens that act as living museums for plants. Find out more about Jenks and Crinum Lillies on his website Jenksfarmer.com Visit and explore his…

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Tips From a Horticulture Teacher 37:38

10M ago37:38

37:38

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin welcome's his colleague Alex Ayuli from Leo A. Palmiter High School. Alex shares what he's learned in the garden, the importance of teaching horticulture to the next generation and how to stay calm through life's challenges. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group In…

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Creating New Fruit Trees at Zaiger's Genetics 29:48

10M ago29:48

29:48

Welcome green thumbs! This week on the podcast Kevin talks with Lacey Gardner from Zaiger's Genetics about hybridizing fruit trees. Lacey talks about her family's long history of using hand pollination, tissue culture, and careful selection to create famous fruit hybrids like the Pluot and the Aprium. Watch on YouTube @idiggreenaces: Creating New F…

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The Curly Cultivators Fall Planting Guide 31:28

10M ago31:28

31:28

Hey green thumbs! This week on the podcast Kevin meets with the Curly Cultivators; Leota Wilson and Mikaela Falwell to start planning for the Fall season. They share their tips for transitioning the garden, preparing your soil, what plants you can start now from seed, and most important of all: how to have fun in the garden! Plan out your garden us…

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August Garden Updates/Trees For The Future 33:40

10M ago33:40

33:40

This week on the podcast Kevin and Austin share updates from the garden, explore what's happening at a local nature center, and talk with certified arborists to learn about building a resilient urban forest for the future. Visit the Effie Yeaw Nature Center Learn more about the tree research being done by UC Davis and the US Forest Service: Meet Th…

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Harvest Day 2024 26:14

11M ago26:14

26:14

Hey green thumbs! This week the podcast travels to the annual Harvest Day festival hosted by the Sacramento County Master Gardeners at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center in Fair Oaks, CA. Kevin and Austin share their favorite moments including interviews with master gardeners, community members and other garden friends. Learn more about the UC Maste…

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Irrigation Made Simple 31:02

11M ago31:02

31:02

Hey green thumbs. This week on the podcast, Kevin meets with Carlos at the Green Acres in Elk Grove to learn about irrigation. Carlos explains how to get started when installing drip, retrofitting an existing system, utilizing pressure reducers, filters, valves, and adaptors, and gives important watering tips to make every drop count. Green Acres G…

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Success with Succulents 31:24

11M ago31:24

31:24

Hey green thumbs! This week, Kevin and Austin celebrate the world of cactus and succulents with two special guests. Learn how easy it is to have success with this diverse group of plants, discover a community of like minded plant lovers and find balance in the garden. Concepts covered include: watering, feeding, containers, editing, maximalism, "cr…

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Climate Science Meets Gardening 30:54

11M ago30:54

30:54

Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets local meteorologist Tamara Berg from KCRA 3 Weather. Tamara shares the science of local weather phenomena like the Delta breeze, atmospheric rivers, Tule fog, and how gardeners can stay up to date with the latest weather data. Follow Tamara on Instagram Get updated on the latest weather reports at KCRA.co…

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