Gardening Advice from a Master Gardener
By Karen Fischer
These podcasts are intended to help residents in Pierce County WA find useful information from the WSU Extension Service Master Gardener Program, whether food, fruit, flowers or landscape issues.
Gardening Advice from a Master GardenerNov 23, 2020
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Pity the poor poinsettia
Debunks the myth of the poisonous poinsettia and provides some tips for its care as a houseplant during the holiday season.
Nov 23, 202006:11
Fall lawn care
Explains how to care for home lawns in the fall as part of an overall lawn care plan in the Pierce County WA area.
Sep 19, 202008:30
Planting trees and shrubs
Explains best practices when planting trees and shrubs in the yard in the Pierce County WA area.
Sep 19, 202007:57
Tomato problems
Explains common problems growing tomatoes in the Pacific Northwest.
Sep 08, 202008:53
Fall bulbs for spring flowers
Gives information on how, when and what to plant in the fall for spring flowers in the Pacific Northwest
Sep 08, 202006:57
Rain Gardens
Explains the concept of a rain garden with links to websites with how to information for Pierce County and western Washington.
Jun 22, 202007:05
What is Hugelkultur?
Describes the hugelkultur method of composting
Jun 13, 202006:12
Encouraging bumblebees
Explains the lifecycle of bumblebees and how to provide habitat to encourage their survival in western Washington.
Jun 10, 202006:56
How to make compost
Explains both the hot and cold methods of making compost.
Jun 10, 202007:25
What is good garden soil?
Provides information on how to create and maintain good garden soil for growing vegetables and flowers in Pierce County WA
Jun 05, 202009:54
What is eating my plants?
Information on dealing with insect pests organically in Pierce County WA.
May 28, 202007:41
What is a Master Gardener?
Explains what Master Gardeners do in Pierce County and a link for application information.
May 24, 202005:00
Spiders
Information on the common species of spiders in Washington
May 24, 202006:48
Vegetable garden project how to's
Provides information on how to build structures for the vegetable garden and explores links from the Pierce County Master Gardener website.
May 23, 202003:21
Growing basil
Provides information on how to grow sweet basil in Pierce County WA
May 23, 202007:17
Apple tree pest problems
Description of the three most common pests of apple trees in western Washington and where to find authoritative information on controlling them
May 18, 202007:23
Growing cucumbers
Information on growing cucumbers in Pierce County WA
May 14, 202005:20
Growing squash
Information on growing squash, pumpkins and zucchini in Pierce County WA.
May 14, 202005:22
Growing carrots
Information on how to grow carrots in Pierce County WA. 9
May 13, 202005:17
Apartment vegetable gardening
Explains how you can grow your own vegetables on your apartment balcony in Pierce County WA
May 11, 202008:36
Beneficial insects
Information on how to encourage beneficial insects to stay in your yard.
May 11, 202005:46
Natural pesticides
Explains what natural pesticides are and how to find information on using them.
May 11, 202007:12
Growing peppers
How to grow peppers in Tacoma WA
May 03, 202004:58
Arsenic in soil
Information about arsenic and lead contamination in soils in and near Tacoma WA
May 03, 202004:49
Growing tomatoes
How to grow tomatoes in Pierce County WA
May 03, 202005:35
Coffee grounds in the garden
Should you use coffee grounds in your yard or garden?
Apr 30, 202005:16
Vegetable gardening
General information and WSU resources for the home gardener
Apr 30, 202007:05