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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 seed or direct planting to bring beauty and attract beneficial insects. As a special bonus, Kevin shares his latest favorite tool of the week.

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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 soil, starting seeds and how to use his new favorite garden tool, the broadfork.

Follow along with Kevin and learn how to start your seeds with this YouTube video: Starting Seeds with Kevin

Use this planting calendar so you plant the right thing at the right time: Vegetable Planting Calendar

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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 the perfect tree. Whether you’re staring at a blank backyard, dreaming of future shade, or just want to make a smart long‑term choice for your landscape, this episode will help you plant with confidence.

Check out RUFF's fantastic online guide: Selecting Trees

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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 passion and her best growing tips for Phalaenopsis, Cattleya, Oncidium, Cymbidium and more.

Check out this blog post for tips with reblooming: Living in Opulence with Orchids

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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, plant densely, and prune properly to maximize any space.

Check out this calendar from Dave Wilson Nursery to find your next fruit tree: Fruit & Nut Harvest Dates

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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, when to prune, advice on pest control, and recommends the best rose varieties for DFW.

Learn more about selecting the right rose for your garden from: American Garden Rose Selections™

Check out this collection of beautiful roses at Green Acres Nursery & Supply: Roses

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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 shelter and safe nesting areas to choosing plants that provide natural food sources throughout the seasons.

See what birds you can find with Merlin Bird ID

Want to attract hummingbirds? Check out this blog: Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden

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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 with citrus, caring for and competing camellias, and pruning roses to set them up for beautiful summer blooms.

Check out Sac Digs Gardening for daily articles, recipes, and more at: SacDigsGardening.com

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This week, Kevin sits down with houseplant buyer Rocky to explore the incredible diversity of the Begonia genus. From striking foliage and unique forms to colorful blooms, these ancient plants have a lot to offer. Whether you're growing tuberous begonias outdoors or collecting indoor houseplant varieties, there truly is a Begonia for everyone.

Connect with the Begonia Society of Sacramento: Branch Website

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Hey green thumbs! It’s one of the most exciting times of the year, when garden dreams start with a single seed. In this episode, Kevin shares his pro tips for starting spring and summer vegetables early indoors. Learn why the right soil mix matters, what conditions seeds need to germinate, and what to look for along the way to ensure healthy seedlings.

Check out this collection and planting calendar for Zone 9B: Seed Starting Collection

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Welcome green thumbs! This week, Kevin and Austin celebrate the new year with  garden updates and a few games to test your horticultural knowledge. Kevin recommends pruning and spraying dormant fruit trees, planting bareroots, and smothering out weeds. Play along with garden trivia and start setting your sights on what you want to grow in the new year.

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Welcome, green thumbs. This week, Kevin and Austin sit down in the studio to talk about everything that looks and tastes amazing this time of year. Kevin shares his freshly harvested mandarins, Austin reveals his favorite camellia, and the duo dives into lessons and great advice from Sacramento gardeners in the Facebook community.

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Hey green thumbs! This week, the podcast team reflects on a year of gardening adventures, sharing lessons learned, celebrating successes, and looking ahead to future goals. The key takeaway: you never know who you might inspire by growing and cultivating. Every seed you plant has the power to spark growth in someone else.

Want to document your own garden journey? Check out this garden journal: I Love My Plants

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We’re continuing our Texas Edition of the podcast with one of Texas’s most celebrated horticulturists: Greg Grant! Greg brings a lifetime of gardening wisdom as a seventh-generation Texan, writer, and Smith County Extension Agent with Texas A&M AgriLife. In this episode, Greg shares his deep knowledge of Texas’s diverse eco-regions, the importance of becoming a local expert in your area, and how to succeed with Texas natives, ecological gardening, and vegetable gardening.

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This week the team heads to the Green Acres Nursery & Supply in Rocklin to meet with CJ and learn all about houseplants. CJ walks us through his top plant recommendations for beginners, intermediate growers, and those ready for more advanced or special-care plants. Learn smart, practical tips on watering habits, drainage, and how to build custom soil mixes that keep your plants happy and healthy.

Want a new indoor plant? Check out these: 5 Easy-Care Houseplants

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Citrus season is here! Kevin and Austin sit down in studio to discuss growing citrus like mandarins, Meyer lemons, Key limes, navel oranges and more. Kevin shares his favorite varieties, growing tips, pest management and even his recipe for delicious Key lime pie.

Check out these Tips For Growing Citrus

Learn more from our friends at Four Winds Growers

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Calling all houseplant enthusiasts! This week Kevin chats with Josh Armstrong, founder of We the Wild, an organic houseplant care company from Australia. Josh reveals how microbes, fungi, and worm castings can replicate nature in a pot, why plants need more than just NPK fertilizers, and how simple, ready-to-use solutions make indoor gardening stress-free.

Check out this collection: We The Wild Plant Care

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Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin sits down with Lesley Hamamoto, president of the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. Learn why California native plants are so important to local ecosystems and hear Lesley’s passion for growing natives at home. She shares her favorite species, practical tips for gardeners, and simple ways you can make a difference by getting involved with CNPS.

Learn more and join the movement at: Sacramento Valley CNPS

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We’re kicking off our Texas Edition of the Green Acres Garden Podcast with one of Texas's favorite gardeners: Destin Noak, The Texas Garden Guy! Destin shares his passion for raised bed gardening with organic practices, the rise of ecological gardening using Texas native plants, and his favorite seed-starting tips.

Check out Destin's podcast: The Garden Party Podcast

🌿 The Green Acres Garden Podcast is now growing in Texas, with new Texas Edition episodes each month!

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This week, Kevin chats with David Mizejewski, naturalist, author, and media personality from the National Wildlife Federation. David reveals how you can create your own haven for wildlife by planting native species, embracing organic gardening, and leaving the leaves. With these simple steps any green thumb can make a big impact.

Check out David's book: Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife

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In this flavorful episode, Kevin sits down with renowned Sacramento chef and restaurateur Patrick Mulvaney of Mulvaney’s B&L to explore how California’s capital blossomed into the official Farm-to-Fork Capital. 
Discover how the local food industry is cultivating more than just crops; it's growing community connections, food literacy, and even mental health initiatives. From farm-fresh ingredients to unforgettable meals, Patrick shares how chefs and growers are creating lasting memories through the power of food and the people behind it.

Eat great food and learn more at: Mulvaney's B&L

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Hey green thumbs! This week, Kevin and Austin welcome UC Master Gardener Julie Barbour from Placer County to dig into essential fall garden tasks. From rejuvenating your soil and dethatching your lawn to mastering dormant sprays and tackling pests with Integrated Pest Management, Julie breaks down each topic with clarity and enthusiasm. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just planting your first seed, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to get your hands dirty!

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Welcome green thumbs! This week, Kiki shares how she creates stunning pot-ups by combining plants in creative ways. Make your own combinations by uniting a thriller, filler, and spiller, but also mixing in contrasting colors, textures, and plant types.

Watch Kiki's video to see examples of her containers: How To Create Fall Container Combos

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Welcome back, green thumbs! This week, Kevin and Austin reunite in the studio to swap stories, share fresh garden updates, and dive into what every gardener should be focusing on this season. Plus, Kevin throws in a curveball: propagation! Turns out, now is the perfect time to propagate succulents.

Watch and learn how to propagate from a succulent expert: How to Plant & Propagate Succulents Like a Pro

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Welcome green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Julia Michaels Ph.D from Hedgerow Farms to learn about the ecological importance of planting Northern California natives. Fall is the best time to plant natives including the Xerces Central Valley Pollinator Mix which is available at Green Acres Nursery & Supply.

Learn how to plant native seeds with Julia in our YouTube video: Planting Native Wildflowers

Interested in growing other natives? Check out this collection: California Native Plants

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This week Kevin talks with Gisele and Michael from G&B Organics about how healthy soil networks fuel plant growth, build resilience and create thriving gardens. Topics include the best soil mix ingredients, understanding plant nutrients, organics vs synthetics, the magic of fungi and living soil, and more.

Check out G&B Organics Blue Ribbon Blend for indoor containers or outdoor potting, hanging baskets, and raised beds.

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Happy Fall green thumbs! It's officially the best time of the year to plant. No matter what your plans are Kevin provides his best plant picks for fall veggie gardens, cover cropping, and seasonal flowers for beautiful autumn color. Cooler weather and warm soil make this the ultimate time to edit your landscape!

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This week, Kevin welcomes back Carol Connare, the Editor-in-Chief of The Old Farmer's Almanac to discuss the Almanac's 2026 weather predictions and emerging gardening trends.

Check out what's blooming on the horizon by getting your own copy here: Almanac.com

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This week Kevin meets with Annie Mosley from Visit Sacramento to learn all about the new evolution of the upcoming Sacramento Farm to Fork Festival. Annie shares what you can expect at this year's event including: food and drink tastings from across the Americas, live music, celebrity chef demonstrations, workshops and so much more!

Visit Green Acres Nursery & Supply at the festival 9/27 and 9/28

Learn more at Terra Madre Americas

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This week the team visits Jeff McLain at his backyard pumpkin patch in Lodi California. Jeff shares how he grows backyard monsters like the estimated 1500 pound giant he is currently growing for competition. Learn all of the details in Jeff's book: Backyard Big

Join the community at BigPumpkins.com

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This week Kevin sits down with William from the City of Sacramento Community Gardens program for an update on how the city has been growing this summer. William shares exciting updates on newly opened community gardens, the season's most successful crops, new collaborations and offers practical advice for aspiring gardeners.

Ready to grow? Contact William to get your own space:
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communitygardens@cityofsacramento.org

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This week Kevin meets with tree guru Mathew Morgan from Davey Tree Experts to dive deep into the wonderful world of arboriculture. Learn what tree varieties are doing best in the region, new pests to look out for this season, best care practices and how to contact a certified arborist.

Reach out to the Davey experts for tree services at: Davey.com

Check out this collection to find your new perfect tree here: Trees

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Struggling to keep your houseplants happy? You’re not alone! This week, Kevin welcomes back Green Acres’ own garden guru, Zach Filippelli, for a deep dive into the art and science of indoor greenery. Zach shares his care tips and reveals the easiest plants for beginners including: Anthurirum, Aglaonema, Pothos, ZZ and more.

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This week the team travels to the home of Michael Glassman an author, designer and gardening media star. Michael shares smart solutions to common landscaping challenges, reveals his favorite "sure-fire" plants for thriving gardens, and inspires us to design outdoor spaces that reflect our personalities and bring us joy.

Check out Michael at his website: Michael Glassman & Associates

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This week the team travels to Lodi California to visit Jim and Sandy's backyard vegetable garden. These two green thumbs have been listening to the podcast and improving their garden one step at a time. Find out how they revitalized their soil, improved the irrigation, and won the battle against the squirrels so they can continue to expand and grow the food they love.

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Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin and Austin sit down in the studio to share what's happening in their gardens including giant tomatoes and zinnia bouquets. They cover the effects of summer heat like cracking and corking, and cover some of the new pests showing up in local gardens.

Kevin's Plant of the Week: Kniphofia AKA Red hot poker

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This week we’re joined in studio by Producer Greg AKA "The Original Garden Guy" for a deep dive into one of his favorite plant groups: ornamental grasses. Greg brings in a selection of stunning grasses and shares why they deserve a bigger spotlight in the landscape. From their graceful movement to their environmental benefits, Greg explains what makes grasses both beautiful and practical.

Check out this collection of grasses to see just a few that are available at your local Green Acres Nursery & Supply: Grasses For The Masses

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Ever wonder how Pluots, Apriums, and other combinations like the Nectaplum were created?

This week, Kevin travels to Zaiger's Genetics in Modesto California to meet with Lacey Gardener and Ed Laivo to learn all about how they create new interspecific fruit tree varieties. These two experts give advice on growing fruit trees and encourage everyone to find the fruit that makes you say "WOW".

Check out the wide variety of options and find your next fruit tree here: Fruit Tree Varieties

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Welcome green thumbs! This week the team visits David Roberts in Sacramento to explore his beautiful collection of rare and incredible cactus and succulents. Learn the differences between these plants and how to grow them with the right soil mix and irrigation techniques.

Check out the video tour on YouTube to get inspired by this special home garden: Inside a Rare Cactus & Succulent Garden

Check out your own local Cactus and Succulent Society: Sacramento Cactus and Succulent Society

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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 this episode include:

GROUND COVERS

ANNUALS

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