Podcast Episodes

Storing Tender Bulbs & Tubers for Winter

Season 3 Episode 46

In this cozy late-fall episode, the Hort Culture team (Alexis, Jessica, and Ray) talk all about lifting, curing, dividing, and storing tender bulbs and tubers—especially dahlias, begonias, caladiums,…

Published on 3 hours ago

The Christmas Tree Industry in Kentucky

Season 3 Episode 45

In this festive episode, the Hort Culture team explores the challenges and charm of growing Christmas trees in Kentucky with guest farmer John Bednarski. John shares his journey from direct-marketing…

Published on 1 week ago

The Robinson Center: Land-Grant Mission in Action

Season 3 Episode 44

This episode of the Hort Culture podcast kicks off with a spirited, lighthearted debate among the hosts about the definition of "peak fall" and where the line between autumn and winter truly lies. Fo…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Why Leaves Change: The Science and Beauty of Fall Color

Season 3 Episode 43

In this fall-themed episode, hosts Alexis, Brett, Jessica, and Ray (the “Plant People”) celebrate the season with a mix of food talk, laughter, and horticultural insights. They kick things off sharin…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Plants and People: A Healthy Connection

Season 3 Episode 42

In this lively and laughter-filled episode, the Hort Culture crew—Alexis, Brett, Jessica, and Ray—dive into the deep connections between horticulture, health, and community. The conversation kicks of…

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

The Hardwood Economy: Kentucky's Hidden Giant

Season 3 Episode 41

In this episode of Hort Culture, hosts Alexis, Brett, Jessica, and Ray welcome guest Chad Niman, Forest Product Specialist and Director at the Wood Utilization Center in Jackson, Kentucky.

With cooler…

Published on 1 month ago

Late Summer Lawn, Landscape & Garden Wrap-Up

Season 3 Episode 40

As summer winds down and fall kicks into gear, the Hort Culture crew—Alexis, Brett, Jessica, and Ray—sit down to unpack the busy transition season for lawns, landscapes, and gardens in Kentucky. From…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Tapping into Tradition: Kentucky Maple Syrup with John Duvall

Season 3 Episode 39

In this episode, the team welcomes John Duvall, horticulturalist at Eastern Kentucky University and president of the Kentucky Maple Syrup Association, for a deep dive into the sweet world of maple sy…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Saving Seeds, Sharing Stories

Season 3 Episode 38

In this episode of Hort Culture, Alexis, Brett, Jessica, and Ray dive into the art and heritage of seed saving. Together they explore the practical side of harvesting and storing seeds—from tomatoes …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Weeds, Weather, and Why Cider Donuts Matter

Season 3 Episode 37

In this late-summer conversation, Brett, Jessica, and Ray reflect on the ups and downs of Kentucky’s growing season—from soggy spring fields to dry summer lawns. The team swaps stories of favorite se…

Published on 2 months ago