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.
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.
In this special 2-part edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, new host 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 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.
In this special 2-part edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, new host 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
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.
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Ross talks with Master Gardener Alanna Miklic about turning her front lawn into a PNW native plant garden. She explains ways to remove the sod, how to select plants and provides some handy references to use in the process..
Featured Image by Jason Clinch.
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Ross talks with Master Gardener Emilia Lacy about growing Zinnias. She explains why they are a favorite garden plant as well as the concept of succession planting and companion plants. Well-beloved by pollinators, they are welcome in most sunny gardens.
Featured Image by Nath77 from Pixabay.
Some of the many shapes and colors of Zinnias:
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Ross talks with Master Gardener Gary Dorris about gardening in the east part of Lincoln County. He covers the basics, including the differing micro-climate and the effects of being six miles inland from the ocean.
Featured Image of Toledo by Port of Toledo. Gary's comments, in general, should apply to all areas five or more miles inland from the ocean. This would include Eddyville, Siletz, Tidewater, Toledo and other inland cities and towns in Lincoln County.
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Ross talks with Apprentice Gardener Katy DiNatale about being in the master gardener program. She explains what it's like and Ross explains how to sign up.
Click Here to find out more about becoming a Master Gardener™.
In this edition of the Lincoln County Gardner, host Ross talks with Master Gardener Larry King about managing and, hopefully eliminating, one of Lincoln County's most troubling invasive plants: English Ivy.
Featured Image by Tünde from Pixabay. For more information on English Ivy removal, you can read the excellent article from Oregon State University: https://solvepestproblems.oregonstate.edu/weeds/ivy
