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Flower Power Garden Hour

Marlene Simon
Gardening
Native Plants
Tomatoes
Irrigation
Montana
Vegetable Gardening
Pollination
California
Cold Zone Gardening
Plant Biology
Flowers
Berries
Gardening Techniques
Staghorn Ferns
Sustainable Gardening
Sacramento
Water Conservation
Drought Tolerant Plants
Social Media
Watering Techniques

Musings with people in the world of gardening, botany, horticulture and nature. Marlene takes her years of gardening experience, success and failures and turns it into an unpretentious, humorous listen. From organic vegetable gardening, houseplants, bee keeping, flowers, and everything in between -- this podcast covers it.

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Latest Episodes

Want to grow your own bouquets? Bruce and I give our lists of top 10 flowers that are easy and last in bouquets. Plus, Bruce tells us which flower is toxic to other cut flowers.

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Believe it or not, it is time to start thinking about your fall vegetable garden. Bruce and I discuss this as well as answer your questions. When should you prune your cherry trees? It's not when you would expect.

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A perfectly ripe strawberry right off the plant tastes worlds away from an underripe store bought one. But often people get frustrated growing them for various reasons. Bruce and I hit upon all aspects of growing strawberries, blackberries, and raspb... more

Bruce and I each give our top ten plants that we feel are a must to attract pollinators to your garden. So many to choose from that we only overlapped on one plant!

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Recent Guests

Derek Carwood
Horticulturalist and plant explorer
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Episode: FPGH 231: Amorphophallus & the Corpse Flower, with Plant Explorer Derek Carwood
Brendan Wilce
Conservation Program Coordinator at the California Native Plant Society
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Episode: FPGH 220: Brendan Wilce, of the California Native Plant Society
Kayden Rsenbauer
Certified arborist at Sacramento Tree Foundation
Sacramento Tree Foundation
Episode: FPGH 217: Kayden Rsenbauer of the Sacramento Tree Foundation
Cheryl Buckwalter
Landscape liaison and longtime garden landscape consultant, educator, and designer.
Episode: Flower Power Garden Hour 211: Creating a cool (heat-wise) yard, with Cheryl Buckwalter
Amber Villarreal
Flower farmer and Instagram personality
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Episode: Flower Power Garden Hour 209: Flowers, with Amber Villarreal of Redhead Flowerbed
Ed Laivo
Expert in fruit trees with 48 years of experience.
Edable Solutions
Episode: Flower Power Garden Hour 205: Peaches and Nectarines with Ed Laivo of @ed_able_solutions
Anthony Dal Ben
Maintenance engineer and DIY enthusiast
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Episode: FPGH 203: Anthony Dal Ben, Be Water Smart #summerstrong competition
Elaine Fitzgerald
Winner of the Summer Strong Yard Contest
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Episode: FPGH 202: Elaine Fitzgerald, Be Water Smart #summerstrong competition
Derek Haynes
Known as the Chocolate Botanist, a passionate gardener and plant biologist.
Social Media Influencer
Episode: Flower Power Garden Hour 197: The Chocolate Botanist, Derek Haynes

Hosts

Marlene The Plant Lady
Host of Flower Power Garden Hour; horticulture expert with a humorous, accessible style.
Bruce
Co-host offering practical observations and banter.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 215 ratings
  • Love love the podcast

    I’ve been watching Marlene on tv for years. With her podcast I listen anytime I want. Love all of her humor and great plant advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hamandegg2
    United States9 months ago
  • Love Marlene’s new Co-Host!

    Long time listener, and I love the addition of Bruce! I garden in the Northeast and the Southwest, so your balance of knowledge is perfect! Please keep it up! 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kurt in NWCT
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast!

    I was able to follow this podcast all the way through without my mind wandering!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Garden Fairy
    United Statesa year ago
  • I have a notebook for this podcast now.

    There has never been a podcast I have ever had the desire to listen to twice, not even my all time favorite crime podcast. 😆 This podcast upped my garden game and now I am re listening to old episodes and taking notes.

    Things I learned about

    Bugs-they aren’t all bad- except for aphids. Those guys are terrible

    Water-plants need it, but I need to save it

    Compost

    My orchids don’t actually hate me, they just need cooler temps to bloom.

    A lot of succulents need seasons

    Being greener

    And sometimes ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    suji123456
    United States3 years ago
  • I learn a lot every listen.

    I love this show. The tip, the guests, the cats, all of it. It’s such a fun listen and the back and forth between Marlene and Joe is great. This has fast become one of my favorite gardening podcasts. Thanks for producing it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Masonic Traveler
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Episodes are consistently informative and entertaining for gardeners of all levels.
Listener banter and host dynamic are a standout asset.
The show crafts highly actionable, seasonally relevant advice that listeners can apply immediately.
Fans appreciate the balance of humor and expertise, though some episodes feel lightweight on prep.

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FPGH.242: July To Do, Listener Q&A
Q: Are mealybugs transferable?
Yes. Mealybugs can transfer between plants, especially indoors; they're present on many plant types and can move via touch or air currents, and even household pests can spread them. Control options include rubbing alcohol, insecticidal soap, and ensuring predators can reach infested areas, with a note that multiple life cycles may occur.
FPGH.242: July To Do, Listener Q&A
Q: Leaves dropped off my lemon tree on a drip system—what's wrong?
The responders suggest checking soil moisture deeply, evaluating the drip system emitters and potential leaks, and considering overwatering or underwatering; they discuss signs like wilting and leaf drop, and advise testing moisture eight inches down and inspecting for root issues or diseases, then adjusting watering accordingly.
FPGH.242: July To Do, Listener Q&A
Q: When is the best time to trim back my cherry trees?
The hosts discuss pruning cherries in late winter to spring when it's dry, but advise not pruning past August to avoid wounds during wet weather; they emphasize thinning and heading cuts and shaping for proper structure and airflow, with attention to fruiting on old wood and the need for dry conditions for pruning.
FPGH 239: June To Do, Listener Q&A
Q: I have a wilted tomato plant; what should I do to perk it up?
Start with checking water and soil moisture; if in a pot, consider transplanting to a larger container, ensure deep watering rather than short, frequent irrigation, and verify that the plant isn't root-bound or diseased; if necessary, plant deeper to establish roots and hand-water until established.
FPGH 239: June To Do, Listener Q&A
Q: Can you recommend a brand for cornflower seeds and whether they can be grown in a large terracotta planter with standard potting soil?
Cornflowers (Bachelor's Buttons) are not strictly a summer plant and are best planted in fall; they can be grown in large planters with standard potting soil, and reputable seed companies like Select Seed, Territorial Seeds, Johnny's Seeds, and Burpee Seeds are reliable options.

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Two seasoned hosts share approachable, practical gardening guidance spanning home vegetable gardening, ornamentals, houseplants, and broader botanical topics with humor and banter. Episodes emphasize seasonal tasks, soil health, pest management, and hands-on how-to tips drawn from real-life gardens, with frequent listener Q&As and guest-style conversations with external experts. The show stands out for its down-to-earth approach, clear step-by-step advice, and a friendly couple-host dynamic that makes technical topics feel accessible to hobbyists and casual gardeners alike.

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1. Derek Carwood
2. Brendan Wilce
3. Kayden Rsenbauer
4. Cheryl Buckwalter
5. Amber Villarreal
6. Ed Laivo
7. Anthony Dal Ben
8. Elaine Fitzgerald

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