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  • How to Build Self-Wicking Containers and Raised Bed Gardens

    How to Build Self-Wicking Containers and Raised Bed Gardens
    2025/04/25
    In the Sunshine Gardening podcast, host Kristin Hildabrand discusses self-wicking raised beds with guest Dr. Steve Higgins from the University of Kentucky. They explore the benefits of these innovative gardening methods for efficient watering and strong plant growth. The episode highlights ergonomic advantages, construction costs, and maintenance tips for gardeners.
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    23 分
  • How to Identify and Control Invasive Plants with Dr. Ellen Crocker

    How to Identify and Control Invasive Plants with Dr. Ellen Crocker
    2025/03/12
    In the podcast episode, Dr. Ellen Crocker discusses invasive plants in Kentucky, highlighting their detrimental effects on local ecosystems. She emphasizes early detection and management strategies, encourages public reporting of invasives, and shares resources like a field guide. The episode promotes collaboration and proactive efforts to protect native landscapes.
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    41 分
  • The New UK Ag Weather Alert App: Your Gardening Companion

    The New UK Ag Weather Alert App: Your Gardening Companion
    2025/02/17
    In episode forty-one of the Sunshine Gardening podcast, Kristin Hildabrand interviews Matt Dixon, a senior meteorologist, about weather's influence on agriculture in Kentucky. They discuss a new weather alert app designed for farmers, featuring current conditions and forecasts. Matt highlights the app's benefits, success stories, and the importance of accurate weather communication for effective farming.
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    31 分
  • How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower

    How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower
    2024/11/15
    In this Sunshine Gardening podcast episode, host Kristin Hildabrand and guest Chris Schalk discuss the importance of winterizing lawn mower equipment to protect both functionality and financial investment. They cover practical steps, common mistakes, maintenance tips for various tools, and encourage involving younger generations in the process for skill development and interest in mechanics.
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    18 分
  • How to Prune Trees in the Kentucky Landscape

    How to Prune Trees in the Kentucky Landscape
    2024/10/14
    In this episode of the Sunshine Gardening podcast, host Kristin Hildabrand speaks with Jared Weaver, Bowling Green's City Arborist. They discuss the importance of tree pruning during "Tree Week," covering best practices, timing, techniques, safety precautions, and resources for homeowners. The episode emphasizes maintaining tree health and landscape aesthetics.
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    26 分
  • How to Grow Garlic in the Kentucky Garden

    How to Grow Garlic in the Kentucky Garden
    2024/09/23
    In this episode of the Sunshine Gardening Podcast, host Kristin Hildabrand and guest Dennis Morgeson discuss growing garlic in Kentucky. They cover garlic varieties, planting techniques, soil preparation, care, harvesting, curing, and culinary uses. Listeners gain insights into cultivating garlic effectively while receiving tips to manage pests and storage.
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    25 分
  • How to Best Establish and Renovate the Kentucky Lawn

    How to Best Establish and Renovate the Kentucky Lawn
    2024/09/16
    The Sunshine Gardening podcast episode features Kenneth Clayton from the University of Kentucky discussing lawn establishment and renovation for cool-season grasses in Kentucky during the fall. He covers methods for renovation, emphasizes fall timing, and provides maintenance tips. Listeners are encouraged to participate in an evaluation survey and access additional resources.
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    49 分
  • Uncovering Cicada Killer Wasps: Unsung Heroes in the Garden

    Uncovering Cicada Killer Wasps: Unsung Heroes in the Garden
    2024/08/12
    In this episode of the Sunshine Gardening podcast, Dr. Ric Bessin, an entomologist from the University of Kentucky, explains the beneficial nature of Cicada Killer Wasps. These wasps control cicada populations, are generally non-aggressive, and should not cause undue concern. He also highlights their positive environmental contributions and encourages minimizing pesticide use.
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    28 分