In celebration of National Pollinator Week, Kevin and Austin sit down in the studio to share Kevin’s ultimate list of plants that attract and support pollinators. From ground covers to trees, they break it all down by plant type, offering practical tips and standout favorites for creating a thriving, layered pollinator garden.Plants mentioned in this episode include:GROUND COVERSCreeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum)Germander (Teucrium)ANNUALSSunflower (Helianthus annuus)Cosmos (Cosmos)Calendula (Calendula officinalis)Zinnia (Zinnia)Bee Balm (Monarda)PERENNIALSLavender (Lavandula)Coneflower (Echinacea)Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)Catmint (Nepeta)Fuchsia (Fuchsia)Salvia often called SageSHRUBSCalifornia Lilac (Ceanothus)Manzanita (Arctostaphylos)Bottlebrush (Callistemon)Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia)Roses (Rosa)VINESTrumpet Vine (Campsis radicans)Clematis (Clematis)Passionflower (Passiflora)Native Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis, Asclepias speciosa)HERBSBasil (Ocimum basilicum)Mint (Mentha)Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)Sage (Salvia officinalis)Oregano (Origanum vulgare)Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)TREESFlowering Cherry (Prunus)Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis)RobiniasGreen Acres Garden PodcastGreen Acres Nursery & SupplyGreen Acres Garden Podcast GroupIn the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.
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Between Two Shrubs
Hey green thumbs! This week the team meets a dynamic duo who revitalized a school garden and transformed it into a beautiful space that grows plants and minds. Christy and Shelley document their journey and encourage you to follow along and connect with them at: Between Two ShrubsLet's Grow EducationGreen Acres Garden PodcastGreen Acres Nursery & SupplyGreen Acres Garden Podcast GroupIn the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.
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Summer Rose Care
Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with Master Rosarian Charlotte Owendyk at her home in Roseville to learn about summer rose care. With proper dead heading, watering, mulching, and fertilizing your roses will go dormant in the summer heat and then give a show of blooms in the fall.Charlotte encourages people to get involved with their local communities and is a consulting rosarian with the following rose societies:Sierra Foothills Rose Society, Gold Country Rose Society, and Sacramento Rose SocietyGreen Acres Garden PodcastGreen Acres Nursery & SupplyGreen Acres Garden Podcast GroupIn the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.
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Beating the Heat: Smart Summer Gardening Strategies
Hey green thumbs! This week, Kevin and Austin dive into essential strategies to keep your garden thriving despite extreme summer temperatures. From smart watering techniques and mulching methods to shade cloth and heat-tolerant plant selections, they cover everything you need to protect your plants from the scorching sun.Plant of the Week: Red YuccaCheck out this blog post to learn more: Garden Care During Heat WavesGreen Acres Garden PodcastGreen Acres Nursery & SupplyGreen Acres Garden Podcast GroupIn the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.
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How One Local Legend Kept The WPA Rock Garden Alive
This week we sit down with a true garden legend, Daisy Mah, the woman whose unwavering dedication saved the WPA Rock Garden from decline. For over 30 years, Daisy nurtured this hidden gem, planting, watering, and maintaining the space with her own hands, her own funds, and her own heart. Learn about the climate adapted and native plants thriving in this special place and the powerful impact of one determined gardener.Volunteer and join the community at the Sacramento Perennial Plant Club.Green Acres Garden PodcastGreen Acres Nursery & SupplyGreen Acres Garden Podcast GroupIn the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.
Green Acres Garden Podcast is the podcast that’ll teach budding gardeners like you to grow your green thumb. But whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned horticulturalist, you’re sure to learn something new. Get to know Kevin and Austin as they have conversations with community gardeners and gurus at Green Acres Nursery & Supply—they'll answer questions you didn't know you had.
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