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Flower Power Garden Hour

Marlene Simon
Gardening
Native Plants
Tomatoes
Irrigation
Montana
Cold Zone Gardening
Pollination
Gardening Techniques
Berries
Plant Biology
Pests
Social Media
Drought Tolerant Plants
Sustainable Gardening
Gardening Mysteries
USDA
North Carolina State University
Education
Be Water Smart
Agatha Christie

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.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes230Founded8 years ago
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Latest Episodes

There are many benefits for starting plants from seeds. But what are the best techniques for success. Bruce and Marlene go into detail on the basics and discuss more advanced seed starting requirements.

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Believe it or not, spring is around the corner. It has been very dry in NorCal so far – sometimes we get Spring rain, so still TBD. LOTS of prep to do for the upcoming season.

It is time to plant:

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• Cabbage

• Carrots

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Kill every houseplant you try to grow? Not anymore. Bruce and I share our top 10 easiest houseplants that are guaranteed to thrive in your home… even if you are convinced you have a brown thumb.

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Welwitschia mirabilis is one of the most unique plant species and on this episode we dive into everything about it. Succulent extraordinaire, Gianluca Bacci of rareplantcatalog.com, joins me in discussing its care, morphology, propagation and more. more

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Recent Guests

Brendan Wilce
Conservation Program Coordinator at the California Native Plant Society
California Native Plant Society
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
Redhead Flowerbed
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
Be Water Smart
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
Robert Pavlis
Expert in soil science and author of several gardening books
Garden Fundamentals
Episode: Flower Power Garden Hour 196: Soil science, with Robert Pavlis of Garden Fundamentals

Hosts

Marlene Simon
Host with extensive gardening experience, sharing practical insights and humor in every episode.
Bruce Ritter
Co-host who engages with Marlene, contributing knowledge in various gardening topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 213 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 States4 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 States8 months 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 States8 months 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 States2 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

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Many find the podcast uniquely engaging, with its blend of professional knowledge and relatable gardening experiences.
The hosts are commended for their ability to make gardening accessible, addressing both novice and experienced gardeners.
The addition of co-host Bruce has been well-received, adding a dynamic balance to the episodes.
Listeners appreciate the informative and humorous discussions, finding it both entertaining and educational.

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FPGH 227: February To Do List
Q: Can I move a small queen palm?
Yes, you can move it, especially since it's young and adaptable, but be sure to take a good portion of the root system.
FPGH 227: February To Do List
Q: How do I take care of my air plants? Do I put them in water?
You should mist or dunk air plants quickly in water, making sure they dry out afterward to avoid drowning them. They want bright light but not direct sunlight that cooks them.
FPGH 227: February To Do List
Q: Will my mermaid tail bloom?
Eventually, yes, but euphorbias are not known for their flowers, and you'll likely need to provide bright light to encourage blooming.
FPGH 224: January To Do List & Listener Q&A
Q: How often do you water succulents in pots this time of year?
Outdoor succulents in pots typically need no additional watering during winter as they receive sufficient moisture from rain.
FPGH 224: January To Do List & Listener Q&A
Q: What's the dilution rate for rubbing alcohol, and how often can I use it?
A 50% dilution is recommended for insect control, and it can be used sparingly to avoid damaging plant leaves.

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

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