Flower Power Garden Hour

Marlene Simon

Gardening

Native Plants

Tomatoes

Irrigation

Montana

Vegetable Gardening

Cold Zone Gardening

Plant Biology

Flowers

Berries

Pollination

Gardening Techniques

California

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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	238	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Home & GardenScienceLeisureNature

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Latest Episodes

FPGH 236: May To Do List + Listener Q&A

It's May…if you have been waiting to plant peppers and eggplants, the time is here. Join Bruce and I as we go over what else to plant and tackle in the garden. Plus we answer your questions about fenestrations, bird of paradise and more.

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14 May 2026 • 1 hr

FPGH.235: Unusual Vegetables to Grow

Love growing tomatoes and peppers but want to try something different? Bruce and I give our lists of top 10 unusual vegetables to grow.

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26 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 2 min

FPGH234: Soil Structure

Healthy soil is the key to a healthy, productive beautiful garden but it can be a bit confusing with all the info out there. We discuss how to determine what kind of soil you have, how and what to amend with and more useful tips.

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19 Apr 2026 • 55 min

FPGH 233: April To Do List & Listener Q&A

It's officially tomato planting time! But what else can you plant? And what, in our opinion, should you hold off a bit longer planting. We go over your April garden tasks to do as well as answer your questions.

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12 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 10 min

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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

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

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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 Simon

Host with extensive gardening experience who shares both successes and failures; offers unpretentious and humorous insights.

Bruce

Co-host who shares gardening insights alongside Marlene, contributing to engaging discussions.

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 States7 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

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some critics mention a need for more actionable advice in certain episodes, but overall feedback remains overwhelmingly positive.

Listeners appreciate the humorous and engaging tone, making the complexities of gardening enjoyable and accessible.

Followers love the banter between the hosts, which adds a relatable dynamic to the educational content.

There is a strong emphasis on expert advice paired with personal anecdotes that resonate with both novice and experienced gardeners.

The interactive Q&A format is a hit, allowing listeners to connect and learn directly from their inquiries.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts	#124	United States/Leisure/Home & Garden
Apple Podcasts	#214	Canada/Leisure/Home & Garden
Apple Podcasts	#229	United Kingdom/Leisure/Home & Garden
Apple Podcasts	#47	Italy/Leisure/Home & Garden
Apple Podcasts	#79	France/Leisure/Home & Garden
Apple Podcasts	#233	Australia/Leisure/Home & Garden

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

FPGH 236: May To Do List + Listener Q&A

Q: What should I do about pruning and thinning fruiting trees to prevent sunburn?

Prune carefully to avoid exposing too much fruit to the sun; limit pruning to about 30% for fruit trees, ensure good air circulation, and keep inner, shaded areas from sudden sun exposure to prevent burn.

FPGH 236: May To Do List + Listener Q&A

Q: If you have a horsetail in the ground, will it take over?

Horsetail spreads by both rhizomes and spores; in irrigated, regularly watered spaces it can spread, but with no irrigation during dry periods it will retreat. Keeping it contained in pots or tubs reduces spread.

FPGH 236: May To Do List + Listener Q&A

Q: What about ants on artichokes?

Ants often accompany aphids on artichokes; you can tolerate some level of ants if beneficial insects are present, but consider using taro ant baits or physical barriers like Tanglefoot to reduce ant activity while preserving beneficials.

FPGH 236: May To Do List + Listener Q&A

Q: You have any suggestions on how to separate my birds of paradise?

Division is possible for smaller plants; for very large varieties, consider cutting away front portions or removing entire plant sections and regrowing from the back, as digging up the whole root ball is extremely difficult. Expect multiple steps and be prepared to stake or support regrowth.

FPGH 233: April To Do List & Listener Q&A

Q: What could cause a cherry tree to drop blossoms and fail to set fruit, and how can this be mitigated?

Blossoms may not be pollinated, or the tree may need a pollinator variety. Some cherry types are not self-fertile, so planting a compatible pollinator or a three-in-one cherry can help. Also ensure good airflow and watch for fungal issues that can accompany wet conditions.

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Listeners can expect an engaging exploration of gardening, horticulture, and botany, infused with humor and relatable anecdotes. Covering a wide array of topics such as seed starting, seasonal gardening tasks, and care for specific plants like holiday favorites or drought-resistant species, the discussions provide a blend of practical advice and personal storytelling. Episodes also frequently feature listener Q&As, making it interactive and informative for gardeners of all skill levels. The hosts emphasize sustainable practices and the joys of gardening, fostering a community where knowledge and experiences are shared in a light-hearted manner.

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1. Gardening Simplified
2. Super Cool Plants - Formerly Known as Let's Argue About Plants
3. The joe gardener Show - Organic Gardening - Vegetable Gardening - Expert Garden Advice From Joe Lamp'l
4. The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers
5. MARGARET ROACH A WAY TO GARDEN

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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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