The Bee Episode: Swarms, Honey & Helping Pollinators
06/23/2026 | 31 mins.
Hey green thumbs! This week, Tim Dick the Beekeeper returns to the podcast to share his passion for bees and the vital role they play in our gardens and ecosystems. Tim shares how this past spring’s swarm season played out, simple ways to attract bees and other pollinators to your yard, and what to do if you get stung. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
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3 Steps to Garden Success in Zone 9B
06/09/2026 | 28 mins.
This week, Kevin covers his 3 keys to success in the garden: building up healthy soil, laying down thick layers of mulch, and smart irrigation. Did you know you can easily test your soil with the jar test? Ever wonder what Kevin's watering schedule is? Tune in to learn all of this and more. See Kevin's school garden in this tour video: The Most Inspiring School Garden Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
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Grow Your Own Popcorn, Onions, Tomatoes and More
05/26/2026 | 31 mins.
This week Kevin meets with Dave Faoro from Veneto Gardens to hear about his recent adventures in the Galapagos hunting for endemic tomatoes, how he grows sweet corn and popcorn, as well as growing tips for other warm season vegetables. Watch Dave's video: Square Foot Gardening Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
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Groundcovers: The Living Carpets
05/12/2026 | 23 mins.
This week, Kevin and Julie explore the surprisingly powerful world of groundcovers. Whether you’re filling gaps between pavers, softening borders, replacing thirsty turf, or creating a fragrant carpet of blooms, there’s a groundcover for every corner of the garden. Julie walks through her go‑to selections and the practical techniques she uses to help them spread, thrive, and support pollinators. Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
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How to Manage Spring Pests
04/28/2026 | 27 mins.
This week, Kevin meets with Julie from Our Water Our World to learn about the insects showing up in the garden as the days get warmer. Julie breaks down how to manage the pests, which insects are good and how to keep your plants strong and resilient to bug pressure through the season. For more information about IPM read this article: Integrated Pest Management Green Acres Garden Podcast Green Acres Nursery & Supply Green Acres Garden Podcast Group
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