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  • The lazy gardener's pruning guide

    The lazy gardener's pruning guide
    2026/06/23
    In today's episode, I share the 'one-cut habit': make one clean cut on a stem just above a healthy outward-facing bud, then walk away. It's a gentle, quick way to tidy shrubs and perennials without over-pruning.

    Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.
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    1 分
  • Plants that thrive in terrible soil

    Plants that thrive in terrible soil
    2026/06/22
    In today's episode, pick plants that thrive in poor, well-drained soil instead of trying to fix it — think sedums, yarrow, lavender, ornamental grasses, or native wildflowers.

    Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.
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    2 分
  • How to make your lawn greener naturally

    How to make your lawn greener naturally
    2026/06/21
    In today's episode, topdress your lawn with a thin layer of finished compost—spread sparingly so grass shows—and lightly water, applying in cooler hours and testing a small patch to improve soil, moisture and slow-release fertility.

    Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.
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    1 分
  • Heat-loving flowers for full sun

    Heat-loving flowers for full sun
    2026/06/20
    In today's episode, plant zinnias in full sun for reliable summer color—start from seed or transplants, loosen soil and add compost, water gently, and deadhead spent blooms to keep them flowering all season.

    Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.
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    1 分
  • Why your zucchini flowers fall off

    Why your zucchini flowers fall off
    2026/06/19
    In today's episode, learn how to hand-pollinate zucchini flowers: pick a male bloom, transfer its pollen to a nearby female blossom in the morning with a gentle touch or soft brush to help fruit set.

    Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.
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    2 分
  • Cheap garden upgrades from the dollar store

    Cheap garden upgrades from the dollar store
    2026/06/18
    In today's episode, I show how to make a simple, inexpensive self-watering planter using a shallow plastic bin and a cotton wick to draw water into a pot, keeping containers watered during hot or busy days.

    Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.
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    1 分
  • How to water during vacation week

    How to water during vacation week
    2026/06/17
    In today's episode, deep-soak garden soil and pots before you leave so roots have slow-release moisture. Water until soil is cool a few inches down and containers drain, and group pots in shade to hold moisture.

    Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.
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    1 分
  • Summer herbs you'll actually use

    Summer herbs you'll actually use
    2026/06/16
    In today's episode, keep a small pot of two or three favorite summer herbs by the kitchen door or sink so you can snip fresh flavor easily. Plant in good potting mix and harvest regularly.

    Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.
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    1 分