Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMastering Slug Control: Strategies for Gardeners in the PNW with Diana Wisen
Episode 70
Slugs and snails are a constant frustration for gardeners in Western Washington, but trying to eliminate them completely isn't the goal, and it's not…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Emerald Ash Borer: The Truth About A Hidden Threat to Washington's Forests
Episode 69
In this episode, Patrick Schults, WSU Extension forester, discusses the threat of emerald ash borer, an invasive insect that poses a significant risk…
5 months ago
Top 10 Gardening Tips for 2026
Episode 68
In this solo episode, Erin shares her top 10 gardening tips for 2026. These are practical shifts that can make your garden easier to manage while hel…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Free Public Gardens of Washington: Yakima Area Arboretum
Episode 67
In this conversation, Colleen Adams-Schuppe, the executive director of the Yakima Area Arboretum, shares her journey and the history of the arboretum…
6 months ago
Native Bees in Your Yard Are Doing Important Work
Episode 66
Most gardeners recognize honey bees, but in Washington, there are over 600 species of native bees doing much of the pollination work in our landscape…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Think Like a Vegetable Gardener
Episode 65
Good vegetable gardens aren't built by following rules; they're built by paying attention. In this episode, we step back from prescriptive advice and…
7 months ago
Free Public Gardens of Washington: Bellevue Botanical Garden
Episode 64
What does it take to steward a public garden in the middle of a growing city? This episode explores how Bellevue Botanical Garden blends design, ecol…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Vegetable Crop Rotation Secrets to Save Time and Soil
Episode 63
Are you looking to boost your vegetable garden's productivity while keeping soil healthy and pests under control? In this episode, Erin dives into pr…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
A Short Holiday Interlude
We're taking a break from the podcast this week for the holidays. We'll be back on January 6 with a new episode on vegetable crop rotation. Happy N…
8 months, 1 week ago
Northwest Native Plant Guilds: How to Design Low-Maintenance Gardens
Episode 62
Creating Plant Guilds with Native Plants in Washington State
Discover how to design thriving, low-maintenance landscapes by mimicking nature's own …
8 months, 3 weeks ago