In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Katy DiNatale talks with Master Gardener Kathy Burke about some of the new research and information on how to do a fall clean-up. It may not be what you think!
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Gardening For Fire Resistance (KYAQ Audio)
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Katy DiNatale talks with Master Gardener Julie Roth-Carter about creating gardens that are resistant to wildfires.
Featured Image of Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) and Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) by BBLDWP from Pixabay.
Oregon State University resources mentioned in this edition of the Lincoln County Gardener:
- Fire-resistant plants for home landscapes
- Fire-resistant plant profiles: Trees - OSU Extension Service
The Native Plant Society of Oregon (KYAQ Audio)
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Katy DiNatale talks with Ann Geyer, member of the mid-coast initiative of the Native Plant Society of Oregon about the importance of native plants in our yards and to the environment.
Featured Image of coastal home and native garden by Windermere West Coast Properties.
Gardening With Birds (KYAQ Audio)
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Katy DiNatale talks with Master Gardener Julie Erickson about creating gardens that are bird friendly.
Featured Image of Towhee by Daniel Roberts from Pixabay
Preserving Herbs (KYAQ Audio)
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Katy DiNatale talks with Master Gardener Emilia Lacy about preserving herbs. She uses a unique technique of microwaving and freezing that makes the whole process very easy.
Featured Image by Cristina Ferrigno from Pixabay
Garden Like A King (KYAQ Audio)
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Katy DiNatale talks with Master Gardener Larry King about a recent trip to London to see the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and learn about the restoration of gardens at Hampton Court Palace.
All images by Larry King.
Growing Peppers (KYAQ Audio)
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Ross talks with Master Gardener Gary Dorris about growing peppers in Lincoln County. He covers using a cloche to maintain heat and the proper watering and fertilizing practices for a successful crop.
Newly planted peppers in cloche. (All images by Gary Dorris).
Now the peppers are well established.
Choosing Healthy Plants Part 2 (KYAQ Audio)
In this special 2-part edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, new host Katy DiNatale talks with Master Gardeners Larry and Ross about how to select healthy plants from nurseries and big-box stores. They talk about how to spot diseased plants and how to safely introduce plants into your house or yard. Indoor and outdoor plants are covered. This is part 2.
This episode is also special because it celebrates the anniversary of "The Lincoln County Gardener." This is our 53 episode!
Featured Image of whitefly adults and nymphs. Photo: C. Carignan, UC IPM.
Nurseries grow thing close together for efficiency, but if a pest gets loose, it can easily spread to all the plants even before showing up at your retail store. Look closely! Image by Alfred Derks from Pixabay.
Sometimes it is difficult to know if a plant has wilted due to heat or neglect at the nursery, or if it's just near the end of its bloom season. In either case, do not assume that you can easily bring it back to health. Better to select a healthier specimen, even if it is more expensive. Image by Franz W. from Pixabay.
Choosing Healthy Plants Part 1 (KYAQ Audio)
In this special 2-part edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, new host DiNatale Katy talks with Master Gardeners Larry and Ross about how to select healthy plants from nurseries and big-box stores. They talk about how to spot diseased plants and why you might not want to pick a plant on the discount rack. Indoor and outdoor plants are covered.
This episode is also special because it celebrates the anniversary of "The Lincoln County Gardener." This is our 52 episode!
Featured Image by Uriel Montan from Pexels.
When things are crowded together it can be hard to spot bugs and disease. Look closely! Image by Spencer Wing from Pixabay.
Outdoor plants like these petunia baskets are grown in a greenhouse. Even though they are sun-loving, they may get sunburned if put out under the sun. They will need to be acclimatized. Also, Annuals grown in the greenhouse are used to perfect temperatures. Don't buy them until the night temperatures at your home will sustain them. Image by Talwinder Singh Chhokar from Pixabay
Flower Arrangements (KYAQ Audio)
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Ross talks with Master Gardener Emilia Lacy about flower arranging. She talks about several schools of flower arranging as well as her own significant experience. Learn how to keep flowers longer once they're in the vase.
Featured Image by erwin bosman from Pixabay.
Image and arrangement by Emelia Lacy.