Garden America Saturday

The Santa Barbara Orchid Show took place this week, showcasing a stunning variety of orchids from around the world. In this episode, Garden America dives into an open discussion on all things orchid growing!While we didn’t have a scheduled guest for this show, that just meant more time to share tips, answer questions, and swap orchid stories with fellow gardening enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just starting out, there's plenty to learn and enjoy.Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners, or just enjoy the show.Listen to all of our gardening podcasts here: https://www.gardenamerica.com/garden-...WEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.com/ FACEBOOK:   / gardenamericashow   INSTAGRAM:   / gardenamericaradioshow   TWITTER:   / gardenliferadio   TIKTOK:   / gardenamerica  Garden America goes beyond basic gardening advice, diving into the science and culture that create tr

Watch Our Exclusive Interview with Tori Moreyra from Pampa LightingThis week, we sit down with Tori Moreyra, founder of Pampa Lighting, to discuss how their outdoor lighting solutions are transforming spaces across America. Originally launched as a small E-Commerce business in 2021, Pampa Lighting quickly gained traction, leading to a move from Argentina to San Diego within just a few months. Today, they serve landscapers, lighting experts, general contractors, exterior architects, and designers with high-quality, low-voltage LED solutions.In this interview, Tori shares insights on the impact of low-voltage LED landscape lighting - a game-changer for both homeowners and businesses looking to enhance aesthetics, improve safety, and boost functionality.Watch the full interview now to hear how Pampa Lighting is reshaping the outdoor lighting industry, one illuminated space at a time!Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask

In this episode of the Garden America Radio Show, Linda Beeman, author of A Whidbey Botanical, shares her passion for the native plants of Whidbey Island, Washington. Known for her deep connection to the region's unique flora, Linda discusses the inspiration behind her book and how it highlights the island’s diverse plant life, from vibrant wildflowers to resilient shrubs. Throughout the episode, Linda offers practical advice for incorporating native plants into your own garden, emphasizing sustainable practices that support local ecosystems. Whether you're an avid gardener, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the beauty of Whidbey Island’s botanical treasures, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Watch the full episode below and discover how native plants can transform your landscape while benefiting the environment.Listen to all of our gardening podcasts here: https://gardeningpodcasts.comWEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.com/FACEBOOK:   / gardenamericashow  INSTAGRAM:

In this episode, your garden buddies John, Bryan, and Tiger focused on answering listener-submitted gardening questions. From planting tips and pest control to soil care and creative gardening ideas, they shared expert advice to help with all kinds of garden challenges.Whether you’re looking for solutions to common issues or fresh ideas to enhance your garden, this episode is packed with helpful insights. Don’t miss this engaging conversation - it’s full of practical tips to help your garden flourish!Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners, or just enjoy the show.Listen to all of our gardening podcasts here: https://gardeningpodcasts.com/WEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.com/ FACEBOOK:   / gardenamericashow   INSTAGRAM:   / gardenamericaradioshow   TWITTER:   / gardenliferadio   TIKTOK:   / gardenamerica  Garden America goes beyond basic gardening advice, diving into the scienc

[originally recorded 02.01.2025] In this episode, your garden buddies John, Bryan, and Tiger dive into the recent rain in Southern California and the sudden shift from hot, dry conditions to cool, wet weather. With no guest this week, they had plenty of time to explore how these changes impact your garden - from soil moisture levels to plant health and seasonal adjustments.Whether you’re curious about how to make the most of the rain for better plant growth or tackling unexpected garden challenges, they shared expert tips and answered live questions from listeners on Facebook. Don’t miss this insightful conversation - it’s packed with real-time advice to help your garden thrive!Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners, or just enjoy the show.Listen to all of our gardening podcasts here: https://www.gardenamerica.com/garden-...WEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.com/FACEBOOK:   / g

Greg Rubin, President and Founder of California’s Own Native Landscape Design, Inc., has been working with California native plants since 1985. With over 700 native landscapes designed across Southern California, his expertise spans residential, commercial, and institutional projects that emphasize year-round beauty, low maintenance, water efficiency, rich habitat, and fire resistance. Greg has been featured in numerous publications and has made repeat appearances on NPR. In this episode, Greg shared insights on rehabbing landscapes and planting native plants, offering practical advice and expert knowledge. He is also the co-author, along with Lucy Warren, of The California Native Landscape: The Homeowner’s Design Guide to Restoring its Beauty and Balance.Resource Links: https://www.calown.com/ https://www.amazon.com/California-Nat... https://www.fertilome.com/Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, converse

Catch the latest episode featuring Doug's Bug Company, San Diego's trusted pest control experts with over 40 years of combined experience. Doug Dufur, the founder and an Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE), shares his expertise on safe pest removal and prevention, tackling ants, rodents, termites, and more. Learn how their certified solutions prioritize the health of your family, pets, and the environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to solve what’s "bugging" you!Resource Links: https://www.dougsbugco.com/ https://www.fertilome.com/Listen to all of our gardening podcasts here: https://gardeningpodcasts.com/WEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.com/ FACEBOOK:   / gardenamericashow   INSTAGRAM:   / gardenamericaradioshow   TWITTER:   / gardenliferadio   TIKTOK:   / gardenamerica  Gardening website design by https://sandiegowebdesignco.com/Transcending surface-level tips, Garden America explores the science and culture that yield true growing experiences. Gardening questions on your mind? Drop us a line or tune

On this week’s Garden America Radio Show, Karen Parke from Moosa Creek Nursery shared her expertise on ornamental grasses, captivating listeners with her insights into their versatility, beauty, and low-maintenance appeal. She discussed best practices for planting, maintaining, and designing with these grasses, highlighting their role in sustainable gardening. Karen also introduced specific varieties suited for various climates and conditions, offering practical tips for gardeners of all skill levels. From adding visual drama to controlling erosion and attracting wildlife, her advice provided inspiration for enhancing any landscape. It was a show packed with valuable knowledge and creative ideas for gardeners!Resource Links: https://www.fertilome.com/Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners, or just enjoy the show.Listen to all of our gardening podcasts here: https://www.gardenam

Welcome back, garden friends! In this week’s episode, your refreshed Garden America team shared their post-holiday gardening plans and heard from viewers about their New Year’s gardening resolutions. From starting veggie patches to trying new plants, the ideas were inspiring! Plus, we discussed some exciting gardening gifts Santa delivered - shiny tools, seeds, and even unique plants to kick off 2025. If you missed it, catch the replay and join us in starting this gardening year together!Listen to all of our gardening podcasts here: https://www.gardenamerica.com/garden-...WEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.com/ FACEBOOK:   / gardenamericashow   INSTAGRAM:   / gardenamericaradioshow   TWITTER:   / gardenliferadio   TIKTOK:   / gardenamerica  Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners, or just enjoy the show.Transcending surface-level tips, Garden America explores the science and cul

Join us for an inspiring interview with Matt Mattus, Senior Director of Horticulture for the American Horticultural Society and author of "Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening" and "Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening". Matt shares expert tips on cyclamen care, from choosing the right plants to ensuring they thrive in your home or garden. He also gives us a sneak peek at his upcoming book, "Greenhouse Gardening", set to release in 2026. Outside of his horticultural expertise, Matt works as a Principal Designer at Hasbro, Inc., and enjoys life in his four-generation family garden in snowy Worcester, MA. Perfect for plant enthusiasts and anyone looking to up their cyclamen game!Resource Links:Matt Mattus Blog: https://growingwithplants.com/Matt Mattus Instagram:   / matt_mattus  https://www.fertilome.com/Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners, or just enjoy the show.Listen

This week’s Garden America show is about holiday gift ideas with a green twist, perfect for gardeners and plant lovers alike. We explore creative and practical gifts that are not only thoughtful but also functional, including one standout idea: propagation stations. These stylish and useful gifts are ideal for starting cuttings, allowing recipients to grow their own plants with ease. Whether you're gifting a seasoned gardener or a budding plant enthusiast, these ideas will inspire a holiday season filled with growth and greenery.Resource Links Mentioned During The Show:https://www.fertilome.com/http://gardeningpodcasts.com/Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners, or just enjoy the show.WEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.com/ FACEBOOK:   / gardenamericashow   INSTAGRAM:   / gardenamericaradioshow   TWITTER:   / gardenliferadio   TIKTOK:   / gardenamerica  Transcending surface-lev

Ed Laivo has been the sales and marketing director for Dave Wilson Nursery, Four Winds Growers, and Burchell Nursery. He has over thirty-five years of horticultural experience including general ornamentals, perennials, and edible landscaping with particular emphasis on fruit trees.His technique known as "Backyard Orchard Culture" has been adopted throughout the United States. In this episode, Ed talks about new varieties and the infatuation that gardeners have with growing their own fruits and vegetables.Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners, or just enjoy the show.Listen to all of our gardening podcasts here: https://www.gardenamerica.com/garden-... WEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.com/ FACEBOOK:   / gardenamericashow   INSTAGRAM:   / gardenamericaradioshow   TWITTER:   / gardenliferadio   TIKTOK:   / gardenamerica  Transcending surface-level tips, Garden America explores t

In this week of Garden America, your garden buddies are thrilled to have Dr. Damon Abdi, Assistant Professor of Landscape Horticulture at the Louisiana State University Ag Center Hammond Research Station. Dr. Abdi’s program is dedicated to advancing sustainability in the green industry by developing research-based solutions for key issues like irrigation and runoff management, plant establishment, and temperature moderation in landscapes. With a passion for making gardening knowledge accessible, his extension program offers valuable resources for gardeners of all levels - professional horticulturists, seasoned enthusiasts, and beginners alike.Resource Links:http://gardeningpodcasts.com/https://www.fertilome.com/Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners, or just enjoy the show.WEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.com/ FACEBOOK:   / gardenamericashow   INSTAGRAM:   / gardenamericaradi

In this episode, John was away, taking a brief break from the regular lineup, but Bryan and Tiger stepped up to keep the excitement alive. Tiger showcased a curated selection of interesting plants, sparking new ideas and conversations about unique varieties and care tips.Resource links mentioned during the show: https://www.fertilome.com/http://gardeningpodcasts.com/Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners, or just enjoy the show.WEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.com/FACEBOOK:   / gardenamericashow  INSTAGRAM:   / gardenamericaradioshow  TWITTER:   / gardenliferadio  TIKTOK:   / gardenamerica  Transcending surface-level tips, Garden America explores the science and culture that yield true growing experiences. Gardening questions on your mind? Drop us a line or tune in daily for hands-on advice, biological breakthroughs, and trusted product info from our gardening gurus.Garden Am

Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners, or just enjoy the show.Listen to all of our gardening podcasts here: http://gardeningpodcasts.com/ WEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.com/ FACEBOOK:   / gardenamericashow   INSTAGRAM:   / gardenamericaradioshow   TWITTER:   / gardenliferadio   TIKTOK:   / gardenamerica  Transcending surface-level tips, Garden America explores the science and culture that yield true growing experiences. Gardening questions on your mind? Drop us a line or tune in daily for hands-on advice, biological breakthroughs, and trusted product info from our gardening gurus.Garden America is truly your current trends gardening experience. Look no further for garden knowledge, garden tools, garden accessories, unique garden plants never seen before & more.

This week's guest is Helena LaPorte-Burns, the New York Botanical Garden’s Director of Public Programming. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Urban Policy and Leadership from Hunter CollegeThe NYBG has been a connective hub among people, plants, and the planet since 1891. Rooted in the cultural fabric of New York City, in the heart of the Bronx - its greenest borough. For more than 130 years, millions of visitors have made the Garden a part of their lives, exploring the joy, beauty, and respite of nature. NYBG's 250 acres are home to renowned exhibitions, immersive botanical experiences, art and music, and events with some of the most influential figures in plant and fungal science, horticulture, and the humanities.Resource Links Mentioned During The Show: https://www.nybg.org/ https://www.fertilome.com/Listen to all of our gardening podcasts here: http://gardeningpodcasts.com/Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask

Greg Rubin, President and Founder of California’s Own Native Landscape Design, Inc. has been working with California native plants since 1985. His company has designed over 700 native landscapes in Southern California. Specialties include residential, commercial, and institutional landscapes that provide year round appeal, low maintenance, water efficiency, rich habitat, and fire resistance. Greg has been featured in a number of periodicals and media coverage includes repeat appearances on NPR. In this episode, Greg tells us about rehabbing landscapes and planting native plants. Greg is co-author of a book with Lucy Warren, The California Native Landscape: the Homeowners’ Design Guide to Restoring its Beauty and Balance.Resource Links Mentioned During The Show:https://www.calown.com/https://www.fertilome.com/Listen to all of our podcasts: http://gardeningpodcasts.com/Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, co

In this episode of Garden America, we dive into the world of fall gardening as the autumnal equinox approaches. With cooler temperatures and shorter days on the horizon, it's the perfect time to discuss how to prepare gardens for the changing season. We cover essential tips for fall planting, including which vegetables, flowers, and shrubs thrive in cooler weather, as well as strategies for soil preparation, mulching, and protecting plants from early frosts.Thank you to https://www.fertilome.com/Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners, or just enjoy the show.Explore all of our gardening podcasts here: http://gardeningpodcasts.com/WEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.com/ FACEBOOK:   / gardenamericashow   INSTAGRAM:   / gardenamericaradioshow   TWITTER:   / gardenliferadio   TIKTOK:   / gardenamerica  Transcending surface-level tips, Garden America explores the science and culture

Renee Shepherd is widely regarded as a pioneering innovator in introducing international specialty vegetables and herbs for home gardeners and gourmet restaurants. After receiving her PhD from UC Santa Cruz and teaching in the Environmental Studies department there, she founded, Renee’s Garden, to offer her selected choices of seeds for exciting new and time-tested heirloom gourmet vegetables, culinary herbs and a wide range of fragrant and cutting flowers. Renee's Garden seed packets are available directly from her website and are offered through independent garden centers in the US and Canada.Renee writes gardening articles and creates recipes for her monthly e-newsletter, plus the descriptions and growing information for all the company's seed packets, She has published three kitchen garden cookbooks: Recipes from a Kitchen Garden, and More Recipes From a Kitchen Garden and her newest book, The Renee’s Garden Cookbook, which combines expert gardening advice with great recipesResource Links Mentioned During