http://www.valleynurseryinc.com/plantcastenHome & GardenCopyright Valley Nursery Inc.https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/077c9551861bce2596ae9ce61038d67a.jpghttp://www.valleynurseryinc.com/plantcastWed, 26 Nov 2025 01:36:56 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Valley Nursery Inc.plantcast@valleynurseryinc.comValley Nursery Plantcast is a weekly conversation about plants. Gregarious gardeners Erin & Justin didn’t know much about gardening until they discovered Valley Nursery in Poulsbo, Washington. Elbow deep in dirt and surrounded by experts, they use...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/173-the-long-pause--68230697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68230697Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:00:08 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.After four years and 173 episodes, cohosts Erin and Justin are taking off their headphones and walking away from their mics. It what may well be the last episode, the enthusiastic gardeners chat about what they've learned creating the podcast and...1358falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/172-legacy-trees-at-valley-part-2--67955308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67955308Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.We sell a lot of baby plants here at Valley but if you take a look around, you'll see some old fogy's - including the Uncle Fogy Jack Pine (it's by the pond). We have legacy trees planted throughout the nursery that are perfect examples of what some...1326falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/171-worms-are-everything--67868940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67868940Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Let's be real, nothing you want grows out of bad soil. Success in our gardens depends on nutrient rich soil and nutrient rich soil is made now by you, easily. A little resourcefulness, a little work and a lot of worms can turn lackluster soil into...1138falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/170-glass-pumpkins-a-conversation-with-tacoma-glassblowing-studio--67781773https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67781773Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:00:08 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Since 2016, Valley has had the privilege of hosting Tacoma Glassblowing Studio's Pumpkin Patch for one day in the fall. This year's patch will be here on Oct. 4. Erin chats with the studio's co-owner Jeannine Sigafoos about the origins of the pumpkin...781falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/169-perennials-for-instant-gratifications-and-lasting-joy--67693320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67693320Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:00:08 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.It is the absolute perfect time to plant perennials in your garden. There's a very good chance you are seeing things in other people's yards you wish you had planted earlier this year. Don't fret friend! You can find fantastic vibrant perennials right...769falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/168-everlasting-flowers-a-conversation-with-willow-mable-garden-co--67622156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67622156Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:00:08 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.According to Erin, there is not a time of year more beautiful. Your favorite lil' podcaster doesn't want the season to end ... nope, it's just too glorious. In that spirit, we chat with someone who makes the vibrance of the season last throughout the...924falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/167-fall-color-vibes--67533551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67533551Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.We aren't saying summer is over, but we are suggesting that planning now for fall color may be the right way to spend the last of your reward points you're hanging onto. As we enter the final week of rewards redemption, finding the perennials and...1089falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/166-midsummer--67348053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67348053Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:00:08 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.As the heat ramps up and our lawns brown out - now doesn't feel like the time to do much beyond finding shade. So have a listen ... we'll tell you how to do just that. 995falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/165-salt-spray-plants--67179740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67179740Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.We are lucky to be surrounded by a variety of microclimates in Kitsap County. Coastal is a predominant one and that's a tricky one for plants. The constant onslaught of salt spray is not ideal for every plant but fear not! We have suggestions for...1264falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/164-get-colorful--67089987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67089987Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Color is everywhere and very easy to add to your space right now. Late summer blooming perennials are perfect for both immediate gratification and long-term delights as they return every year with vibrancy. Shade-loving plants can also add tones to...1114falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/163-justin-s-inspo-tour--66988792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66988792Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Miss us? We missed you too. Our extended absence is due to vacations and a fruitful journey Justin took to the Willamette Valley. He visited several different nurseries and garden centers that are our suppliers and or members of a consulting group...1283falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/162-summer-rose-care--66593644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66593644Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:00:08 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Roses are blooming every where. Curious about maintaining the health and vigor of your classic blooms? Have a listen! We're full of easy to follow tips and suggestions for prolonging the prettiness of your precious garden champions. 1063falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/161-father-s-day-change-up--66498418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66498418Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:00:08 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Dads deserve so much more than ties and leaf blowers this Father's Day. We want to start a revolution and encourage you give Dad what he really needs this year ... plants. Naturally, we have some fantastic suggestions for gift ideas. We dive into the...1479falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/160-ornamental-grasses-are-not-lawns--66385027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66385027Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.The unsung hero of the understory. The texture from which all things pop. That something that's not nothing. That is ornamental grass. Frequently not stand-alone plants simply because they enhance the look of almost all things, ornamental grasses have...1223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/159-what-now-june--66298373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66298373Thu, 29 May 2025 13:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Isn't it lovely - the fruits of your labor? Are you walking around and enjoying your garden or are you seeing all the things that you wish you had done? Fear not - it's not to late to start things! It's also not the wrong time to do a lot of things....1356falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/158-orange-you-interesting--66174733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66174733Thu, 22 May 2025 13:00:08 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Fall isn't the only season for orange plants. We have grasses, shrubs, trees and flowering perennials to chat about today - all of which have an orange element (and it's not just the color friends). Like those with orange personalities (it's a thing),...1322falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/157-benefits-of-planting-natives--66075261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66075261Thu, 15 May 2025 13:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.If we plant native plants in our gardens, we can bring back bugs. Why do we want you to bring back bugs? Because without bugs, we haven't got pollinators. Without pollinators, there is no food. Think about it as putting something back that was taken...1167falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/156-mother-s-day-delights--65946513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65946513Thu, 08 May 2025 13:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Mother's Day is the biggest weekend of the year at garden centers and Valley is no exception. Our selection is at its absolute peak with something special for every mom. In this episode, we chat about the origin of the holiday and the flowers that...1126falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/155-houseplant-hack-myths-debunked--65816680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65816680Fri, 02 May 2025 13:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.The internet is loaded with DIY hacks for your houseplants that seem too simple or bizarre to be true. As your trusted plant people, we look at a few of the claims that have popped into our social media feeds to see if they are actually true or false. 1264falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/154-grow-food--65668670https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65668670Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.It doesn't have to be elaborate nor exclusive. It doesn't have to be a lot. It certainly doesn't have to be hard. Growing food does take effort but the fruits (or vegetables or seasoning) of your efforts are always worth it. Whether you have a lot of...1178falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/153-proper-planning-prevents-poor-performance--65584198Figure out what you want in regards to color, shape, size, blooms ... figure out if you have sun or shade ... figure out if you need to block your neighbor from view ... figure out how much time you want to spend doing the work to maintain the plants ... think of what will bring you the most joy. And if you can't think of what you need to think about - have a listen, we tell you. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65584198Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.You're going to love the garden even more if you take a little time to create a plan.  Figure out what you want in regards to color, shape, size, blooms ... figure out if you have sun or shade ... figure out if you need to block your neighbor from...Figure out what you want in regards to color, shape, size, blooms ... figure out if you have sun or shade ... figure out if you need to block your neighbor from view ... figure out how much time you want to spend doing the work to maintain the plants ... think of what will bring you the most joy. And if you can't think of what you need to think about - have a listen, we tell you. ]]>1296falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/152-fuchsias-again--65319492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65319492Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.We are in the midst of our annual Fuchsia Planting Event. You supply the basket and purchase the plants, we provide the soil and labor of planting them up. This episode is a mash-up of our original podcast (way back in 2022!) about fuchsias and new...588falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/151-what-grows-under-conifers--65289694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65289694Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.There is no need for the only thing under your conifers to be pine needles. The understory is a perfect place to add texture and color to your landscape. Naturally occurring  acidic soil and dappled shade are prime conditions for a variety of plants...861falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/150-spring-sale-boots-on-the-ground--65110974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65110974Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.In the midst of the annual Spring Sale, Erin takes her coworkers away from their busy days to chat about what is happening throughout the nursery. In-store specials, surprise finds and one wounded man in a truck complete this collection of...924falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/149-spring-sale-2025-preview--64959967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64959967Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.The 19th Annual Valley Nursery Spring sale begins on March 22 at 9 a.m. You've got the flyer with its 30% off coupon (and the cute faces of your favorite podcast hosts and their friends). Get some ideas on what to spend it on and find out about other...965falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/148-weeds-of-the-pnw-a-conversation-with-photographer-mark-turner--64818639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64818639Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Photographer Mark Turner and author Sami Gray created an incredible comprehensive guide to weeds of the PNW. In this episode, Erin talks with Mark about photographing plants and he shares stories of putting together a book that is a beautiful...2226false4148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/147-lilacs--64700378https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64700378Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:00:08 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Lilacs are fragrant powerhouses every spring. The blooms spray in a variety of color and their fragrance enlivens the air. They are easy to grow, requiring little maintenance making them a great option for all types of gardeners. Our best bareroot...1096falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/146-what-now-late-february-thru-march--64573720]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64573720Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:00:08 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.You can stop staring out the window and start getting dirty folks - gardening season is upon us. This list of what you CAN do in the garden is much longer than what you can't. In this episode, we help navigate what tasks to tackle first in this...]]>946falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/145-valley-s-legacy-trees--64456335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64456335Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:00:08 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.There are plants in the ground at Valley older than the hosts of the podcast and nearly as beautiful (but certainly not as charismatic). The trees work to enhance the property and serve as examples to what plants purchased here can grow to be. On this...1190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/144-how-to-be-a-horticulturist--64327932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64327932Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.We already believe that our nursery is something special. Our team of Certified Professional Horticulturists elevate our ability to serve our customers with their extensive plant knowledge. Their willingness to help folks diagnose problems or plan for...1821falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/143-a-conversation-with-saltwater-seeds--63971808https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63971808Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:00:08 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.We chat with Katie Miller from Saltwater Seeds about cultivating seeds specifically for our Maritime Northwest climate. Valley offers more than 60 varieties of seeds from this local producer and talking with Katie about the work and responsibility of...1095falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/142-prune-to-get-more-fruit--63825448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63825448Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:00:06 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.You've pruned for shape and air and light, now it's time to focus the fruit tree's energy on what they are made for ... fruit. Fan favorite Sam is back for another insightful interview on this episode. 1325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/141-what-now-january--63691371https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63691371Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:00:06 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.January is synonymous with new beginnings - let it be so with your garden. Planning, pruning, prepping are all past times to indulge in during these cold winter days. Pops of color and early bloomers (hello hellebores) are also in and ready to plant....1161falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/140-holiday-decor-favs--63358241https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63358241Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:00:06 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Christmas Trees may be the granddaddies of Christmas decor but wreaths and poinsettias are stalwarts of holiday tradition. Both classic symbols have rich history and we tell their stories on this episode as well as offering tips on how to keep them...801falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/139-holiday-gift-guide--63132243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63132243Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:00:07 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Christmas shopping got you all a twitter? Still searching for that perfect something? Want to find unique treasures for everyone on your list - regardless of the color of their thumb? We've got you friend. Our resident gift giving expert Bailey sits...1036falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/138-what-now-november--62817832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62817832Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:00:08 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Baring survival of impending bomb cyclons and atmospheric rivers, there's not a whole lot to do as the rain sets in. What there is to do we are happy to tell you about with candor and rays of light shooting from our eyes. Intrigued? Always. 1228falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/137-a-conversation-with-nick-penovich--62626557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62626557Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.The soil your plants are in determines their health and there is no one in Kitsap County with more passion for soil health than Nick Penovich. Justin and Erin had the pleasure of chatting with the founder of Soil Science Products about what you can be...1218falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/136-winter-blooming-shrubs--62559433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62559433Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Staring at the rain - wishing you had something bright to focus on and help the gloom seem a little less ... gloomy? Want something to pop in the ground and add some interest to your garden this winter? Well loyal listener (or newfound friend) look no...1269falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/135-get-ready-for-cold--62465297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62465297Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.We've told you once and we'll tell you again - proper planning prevents poor performance. That's especially true as the temperatures dip into the 40s and below. Your tender new plants, your beloved seasonal delights, your hoses - all of it needs a...851falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/134-health-benefits-of-plants--62376961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62376961Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Spending time outdoors makes you healthier. Spending time in nature reduces stress. Growing plants is good for your health. The lack of sunlight and colder temperatures make us all want to tuck inside and cozy up in our sweaters and inhale pumpkin...933falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/133-what-now-october--62288737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62288737Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Admiring the stunning fall color is not the only thing you can do in your garden right now friends - you can mulch! Okay - you can always mulch - but now is a great time to do that and many other things. Guest host Maria joins Erin to chat about what...961falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/132-spoooooooky-plants--62183348https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62183348Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:25:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.L Looking for Halloween decorations that go beyond the classic pumpkin vibe more organically awesome? Look here friends. Justin and Erin discuss plants with spooky names, spooky habits and spooky vibes to get your porch or landscape or even inside...1249falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/131-why-do-the-leaves-change-color--62001315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62001315Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Have a listen and find out why trees and shrubs put out such magnificent color every fall ... 532falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/130-little-trees-big-color--61991547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61991547Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Little trees can have big color. When you're on the hunt for a tree to fit into a smaller landscape or even in a pot and want something that is going to wow you as the season changes - hunt no further! We have some fantastic suggestions for small...1197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/129-what-now-september--61326910https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61326910Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.You can do it all! September is a fantastic time to do just about anything in your garden. Plant trees! Plant shrubs! Plant bulbs! Plant veggies! Propagate roses! Cohosts Justin and Erin chat about what to do to transition your summer garden into a...1175falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/128-fall-containers-plants-lawn-care--61254256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61254256Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Just because summer is slipping away doesn't mean our gardens have to go with it. Cooler temperatures are ideal for revitalizing your lawn (I know - lawns again) but we don't dwell on grasses too long this episode! Maria joins us to let us in on some...886falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/127-vegetables-for-fall-and-over-winter--61174588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61174588Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Ugh - summer is almost over but your vegetable gardening prowess doesn't have to end with the change of seasons. There are several things you can plant now for harvest in the fall, winter and even in the spring. Have a listen to find out what will...630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/126-hillside-erosion-control--61105711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61105711Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.As summer winds down and prime fall planting conditions grow closer, now is the time to consider how you can remedy a slope in need of a little attention. Summer drought conditions and removal of unwanted invasion species or even just earth moving may...1212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/125-veggie-problems--61016822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61016822Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:00:10 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Technically - you did everything right, we know. Nature has thrown a stick in your spokes and something is wrong with your vegetables. Don't fret friend. We are here to help. This episode is dedicated to solutions for common vegetable garden problems....1378falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/124-plant-rewards-sale-is-on--60939465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60939465Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:00:04 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.If you've been collecting your plant rewards for the last 11 months - now is the time to cash in. Our annual incentive sale is going on right now! Erin and Maria chat about options for big-ticket items customers can save on right now. It's also a...605falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/123-groundcovers--60877115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60877115Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:00:05 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Got ground that needs to be covered? We got you covered. Our selection is fantastic and can help you craft the look that is as varied or monotonous (in a good way!) as you want it to be. Hosts Justin and Erin discuss a few options for different...1294falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/122-lasting-bouquets--60791942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60791942Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:00:04 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Our extra special guest host introduces tips on how to make that beautiful bouquet you grew or picked or bought last and last and last. We bring the flowers inside to add a little beauty in the home fand this episode will give you the advice you need...638falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/121-prep-the-garden-for-vacation--60710777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60710777Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.The trip is booked and the garden is bountiful - will they both just be fond memories when the vacation is over? They don't have to be. You planned ahead for the vacation - now plan ahead for your garden to survive in your absence. It's not hard and...1085falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/120-watering-again--60644361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60644361Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Watering is paramount this time of year - rain feels like a distant memory as the thermostat rises and the sky stays brilliantly blue. This episode is a retooled rebroadcast of our watering episode from 2023 - the information is completely applicable...1086falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/119-a-conversation-with-shayne-chandler--60508110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60508110Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:00:04 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Shayne Chandler is a celebrated plantsman, international plant collector and landscape designer from Kingston. Erin and Justin chat with him about how to create a garden that integrates the unusual and unexpected into an existing garden space. He...1309falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/118-2024-gardening-trends-you-can-do-it--60426856Gardens. 
Specifically, your garden. Being a little wild, trying something different, trying anything - that is what gardening gurus are encouraging. And so are we. 
Justin and Erin discusshow to create a meadow garden and embrace what they're best at - trying and offer advice for how can try too. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60426856Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:00:04 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.You want to know what is really trending in the gardening world?  Gardens.  Specifically, your garden. Being a little wild, trying something different, trying anything - that is what gardening gurus are encouraging. And so are we.  Justin and Erin...Gardens. 
Specifically, your garden. Being a little wild, trying something different, trying anything - that is what gardening gurus are encouraging. And so are we. 
Justin and Erin discusshow to create a meadow garden and embrace what they're best at - trying and offer advice for how can try too. ]]>1251falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/117-maple-trees--60353151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60353151Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Maple trees are not the basic bobs of the garden - there are more than 150 varieties worldwide and here in the PNW they are majestic pops of color in the fall, reliable shade havens in the summer and a lovely addition to your yard because they come in...1112falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/116-tomato-troubles--60277168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60277168Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Cold and wet are not ideal conditions for growing tomatoes and that was the hand we were dealt this spring. As it is finally starting to warm up, we diagnose a few common tomato problems and help you move forward to juicy, abundant tomato success. 1126falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/115-questions-from-the-floor--60201513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60201513Thu, 30 May 2024 20:55:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.All day, every day, we are inundated with questions from customers. We have great plants, we have great people and it makes sense that folks come here seeking answers about the former from the latter. With the help of a few of their co-workers, Erin...1226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/114-hydrangeas-are-happening--60119140https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60119140Thu, 23 May 2024 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Hydrangeas are happy in the Northwest ... their blooms are showy and vibrant. The variety is at its best right now at Valley. Justin and Erin chat about how to make them thrive in your landscape with tips on watering, fertilizing and placement. They...1033falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/113-what-now-may--60033689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60033689Thu, 16 May 2024 13:00:04 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.The warm wonderful days we have been waiting for are finally here! What are you supposed to be doing in the garden right now? Duh! Everything! We have the tips on what to prioritize and how to keep things looking incredible as you bring them home and...1069falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/112-zone-pushers--59905551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59905551Thu, 09 May 2024 13:00:04 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.There comes a time in our gardening journey when we want to try something new, something harder. Adding a zone pusher is exactly what you CAN do add a plant that will reward you for your TLC simply by surviving and being cool. Justin and Erin discuss...1177falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/111-lotta-veggies-for-a-little-sun--59621986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59621986Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:00:04 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Here's the description: Shade is more common than bright sunny spots in these parts. Let that NOT be a hinderance to you having a successful vegetable garden. If you have a spot big enough for a pot that gets more than 4 hours of direct sunlight (when...1185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/110-low-maintenance-perennials--59493635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59493635Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.So many plants, such little time. Not to worry listeners, we chat with our resident horticulturalist and very talented plant picker Taylor about some easy perennials you can add to your garden and pretty much leave alone. She and Erin talk about a...745falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/109-ethereal-ephemerals--59374389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59374389Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Look quickly because ephemerals are Spring's here today gone tomorrow darlings. They bloom beautifully and briefly and can be a real challenge to grow. On this episode, we talk about how to bring some of these elusive lovelies into your own garden and...1038falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/108-what-now-april--59264826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59264826Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.It's the perfect time to do everything! April is a glorious month to be the garden, days are longer, weather is warmer and the garden center is full of everything you need, want and dream of to improve and reshape your own landscape. Within this...1102falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/107-give-grass-a-chance--59187166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59187166Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Not all grass is created equal. All lawns are grass but not all grass is lawns. Ornamental grasses need care (albeit minimally) and your lawns need the right kind of attention at the right time. This is the season taking care of all of them and we...1208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/106-the-spring-sale-continues--59103952https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59103952Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Merrily we sale along! As spring officiallybegins, we barrel into the second weekend of the Spring Sale with more specials and a restock of thousands of plants for your home! On this episode, Erin chats with the folks responsible for ordering and...685falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/105-spring-sale-preview-2024--59021901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59021901Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.It's the SALE of the year! Our annual spring sale is an incredible time to jump start your garden for 2024. We have daily in-store specials on plants, we've got week-long 20% sales on a huge variety of other plants and you have that coupon in your...797falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/104-rabbit-and-deer-resistant-plants--58936048This episode is full of tips to keep the unwanted visitors out of your beloved garden. And really only one of the ideas is ridiculous. Erin and Justin also discuss what you can plant that they'll shy away from or maybe just eat once.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58936048Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Them pesky vermins everywhere buddy and ain't nothing you gonna do about it - or is there? This episode is full of tips to keep the unwanted visitors out of your beloved garden. And really only one of the ideas is ridiculous. Erin and Justin also...This episode is full of tips to keep the unwanted visitors out of your beloved garden. And really only one of the ideas is ridiculous. Erin and Justin also discuss what you can plant that they'll shy away from or maybe just eat once.]]>1164falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/103-valley-grown--58856264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58856264Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.At Valley Nursery, a huge selection of our product is grown by ... us. It started as a small endeavor but over the last 10 years, our Valley Grown program has increased so much that we even employ a pig to help out. Justin and Erin chat with the head...1463falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/102-what-now-february--58754756https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58754756Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.February is a mixed bag - you get snow, you get sun and now you can get pretty much anything that you're looking for to have an incredible garden this spring. This week Justin and Erin chat about new arrivals and a few of the things you can do in the...1082falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/101-plants-with-heart-shaped-leaves--58677570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58677570Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Valentine's Day isn't the only day we should appreciate hearts. There are a plethora of plants with heart shaped leaves that make great additions to your garden or house plant collection ANY time of the year. Justin and Erin chat about some of their...1075falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-a-conversation-with-the-ciscoe-morris--58592029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58592029Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.For our 100th episode we invited PNW gardening legend Cisco Morris into our Poulsbo studio for a jovial conversation about gardening. He gave us tips on how to prepare for spring and suggested hacks all gardeners should implement. This renowned...2203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/99-what-now-late-january-early-february--58506803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58506803Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Take advantage of pockets of dry and mild weather between our wet squalls to get a jump start on planting for spring! Take inventory of what you have, what you want, what you need and be ready to make your garden better than ever. Super special guest...1077falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/98-bareroot-fruit-trees-a-conversation-with-joe-biringer-jr--58422580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58422580Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.For nearly 40 years, Valley has brought in bareroot fruit trees, shade trees and shrubs from Biringer Nursery in Mount Vernon. On this episode, Erin & Justin chat with Joe Biringer Jr. about this family's business and how you can successfully grow...1421falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/97-bringing-home-berries--58323115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58323115Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:00:01 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.When it's this cold, all we can do is plan our gardens. Why not plan on adding edible berries? Our nursery is stocked with a big variety of edibles right now and we discuss the differences in the types of berries that will add flavor and color to your...1168falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/96-prepare-for-cold-cold-cold-weather--58245070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58245070Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.With sub-freezing temps in the forecast looms large this week and we've got some tips to help you and your plants breeze through unscathed. Bundle up, stay warm and bring a little brightness into your home as winter gets real this week.1067falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/95-low-light-loving-plants--58062614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58062614Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.The winter solstice is has less light than any other day of the year so we are celebrating plants that thrive in low light conditions on this episode of the Plantcast. Here's to renewal, rebirth and the return of the light!892falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/94-what-now-december--57987707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57987707Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.December is proof in the pudding that gardening can be done year-round in the Pacific Northwest. This episode offers some advice for lite gardening activity to do during the darkest month of the year.947falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/93-2023-holiday-gift-guide--57922459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57922459Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Looking for the perfect gift for anyone on your list - look no further friend because we have it here at Valley Nursery! We chat with our beloved gift shop guru Bailey about some of the items she's brought into the shop for this season of giving and...983falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/92-christmas-trees-lights-giving--57835600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57835600Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Our Christmas tree selection is at it's finest and our trees are the freshest in the county and their purchase brings so much more than just holiday delight to your home ... find out about where part of your purchase goes this holiday season on this...1081falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/91-rare-and-rad-houseplants--57634721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57634721Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Indoor gardens can be as rewarding as their outside brethren especially if you add a rare plant to the mix. Valley has several options that will add new depth and texture to anyone's collection. Yet - there are those who aren't so savvy with their...1082falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/90-what-now-november--57546883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57546883Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.The days are shorter and the rain has increased but the work in the garden isn't over. Justin and Erin discuss what they're doing this month in their gardens and offer suggestions for what to plant right now and what to do to keep you busy throughout...1039falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/89-a-conversation-with-richie-steffen--57460649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57460649Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Fern fanatic and horticulturalist extraordinaire Richie Steffen is our guest on this episode of the plantcast. He spreads his enthusiasm for fern tables easier than wind spreads spores and discusses what keeps him so enchanted with all things...1247falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/88-autumn-explained--57371755Wonder why the leaves change color? We'll tell you that too.
Wonder why this podcast is so great? Just listen, you'll find out for yourself.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57371755Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Wonder why your pumpkins rotted right after you carved them? We'll tell you. Wonder why the leaves change color? We'll tell you that too. Wonder why this podcast is so great? Just listen, you'll find out for yourself.Wonder why the leaves change color? We'll tell you that too.
Wonder why this podcast is so great? Just listen, you'll find out for yourself.]]>1196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/87-perennial-division--57276968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57276968Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Dividing your perennials is easier than fifth grade math (I've been doing a lot of both lately). Before the first frost, you'll want to brave the rain and divide your spring and early summer perennials to promote better health for your plants. You'll...1201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/86-a-conversation-with-dan-hinkley--57183564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57183564Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Dan Hinkley, one of the most revered plantsmen in all the world - seriously - chats with Justin and Erin about gardening. We still cant believe it either.1174falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/85-evergreen-texture-get-some--57049932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57049932Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Conifers aren't the only champions of green during the long gray months of our beautiful Evergreen State. Shrubs, low growing trees and even ground cover add to the variety in our landscapes that give the eyes something to feast beyond the tall trees.968falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/84-what-now-october--56947358https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56947358Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Looking out and wondering what to do with your landscape? We got you friend. From lawn maintenance to tomato ripening tips, our little Plantcast will guide you through October chores to set you up for success all over the yard.776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/83-fall-houseplant-care--56858510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56858510Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.As the summer winds down and we all move inside for the season it's time to focus your green thumb onto your houseplants. We've got a few pointers to help you set yourself up for a long winter of loving the plants inside your home. Our fingers are...964falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/82-pumpkins--56779180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56779180Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Every year, Vally transforms from your friendly neighborhood nursery into a massive pumpkin-palooza. We unload 42,000 pounds of pumpkins onto our grounds and create a cornucopia of autumnal delight. In this episode, we chat with the farmer who grows...945falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/81-aaa-apples-are-autumn--56702566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56702566Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Apples are every where right now ... on trees, on the ground, in pies, in those back to school lunches and at our nursery. Fall is the season for harvesting and planting the fruit of our beloved state and many of the varieties that thrive in our...1226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80-valley-on-the-small-screen-and-sale-highlights--56338961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56338961Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Valley's own customer container guru Maria makes her television debut on BKAT this month. Without any spoilers she tells us about the show which was filmed at Valley! We also discuss featured products in the progressive sale (now save 50% on annuals!)...642falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/79-midsummer-maintenance--56140423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56140423Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.It's beautiful in your garden - look at all that you've accomplished! Now keep it simply keep it looking fabulous with easy care. Erin & Justin remind sitting at staring at the fruits of your labor won't keep them looking great for long. Get out...563falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/78-think-about-fall-vegetables-right-now--54556447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54556447Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Sure, it's the middle of summer. Enjoy your vegetables now. Just remember, proper planning prevents poor performance and why not continue to be a stellar vegetable gardener into the fall and over the winter. The time to start prepping and planting...372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/77-make-cut-flowers-laaaaast--54556161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54556161Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Frustrated by the lack of longevity with your cut flowers? Turn that frown upside down with a few simple tricks to prolonging the life of your bouquets presented by your favorite friendly podcast hosts Erin & Justin.584falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/76-baby-bloomers--54553985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54553985Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Big blooming flowers are generally the show stoppers but there are loads of little guys out there that are just as lovely and can add texture and interest to your garden. Don't ignore your baby bloomers friends, they easily fit into the big picture of...626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/75-how-to-water-everything--54359830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54359830Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Our gardens are as varied as we are. Watering your lawns is way different than your hanging baskets which are way different than your veggies - so don't do it all the same. We'll talk you through how to water the various zones of your oasis so you...1178falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/74-vibrant-later-blooming-perennials--54117531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54117531Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.As we slide out of spring and into summer, keep color bursting in your garden with late blooming perennials. Find out a few of our favorites that bring brightness into your landscape throughout the summer months.848falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/73-nasty-noxious-scotchbroom--53975056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53975056Thu, 25 May 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.That bright prolific yellow plant that's blooming every where in Kitsap County is an invasive noxious weed. Getting rid of it is as challenging as gardening is rewarding. We chat about how and when to get rid of the nasty plant so it won't destroy...725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/72-herbs-are-easy--53894139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53894139Thu, 18 May 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.It ain't hard to have a prolific herb garden in the PNW and this is an episode dedicated to a handful of the freshest and easiest herbs you can grow for culinary purposes. Think of the as the gateway to great flavor. With little care you'll grow lots...767falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/71-pepper-planting-pep-talk--53797303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53797303Thu, 11 May 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Valley Nursery owner Brad Watts swoops into the studio to offer tips on how to successfully grow sweet and hot peppers in this episode of the Plantcast. It's up to you to decide if you are going to be sweet or spicy.979falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/70-climbing-vines--53732050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53732050Thu, 04 May 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Whether they're climbing up a trellis or winding through your rhodies - climbing vines can be a striking addition to any yard, providing shade (sometimes), wow factor and cascades of color. We've got options that will suit your fancy and maybe make...1191falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/69-planting-to-promote-pollinators--53644372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53644372Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Pollinators are our greatest allies in the garden. Want more blooms? Place more landing pads for the pollinators in your garden. What a bounitful harvest? Plant more color variety. There are very simple tricks and additions you can make to your garden...882falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/68-let-s-play-name-that-unusual-conifer--53573314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53573314Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Diverging from the norm, in this episode Erin tries to stump Justin with simple descriptions of a few of the more unusual trees found at Valley Nursery. The extended cold this season is actually perfect for planting trees and shrubs and our nursery...890falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/67-shade-for-growing-not-throwing--53506780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53506780Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Shade is a garden feature oft feared by novice gardeners. The options for turning it into a bright and colorful spot in your yard are abundant. Don't fear the shade - embrace it! Ground cover, shrubs and flowers can be planted in the varying degrees...977falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/66-growing-vegetables-in-small-spaces--53444825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53444825Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Short on space but long on desire for home-grown veggies? Fret not my friend, we've got you covered. From planting in lovely ceramic containers to utilizing old tires, you can grow what you fancy in the strange or small or strange small space you have...1027falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/65-flowering-trees-blooming-now--53370706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53370706Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Bursts of pink and white are popping up all over Kitsap County as flowering trees start to bloom throughout the Pacific Northwest. Justin and Erin chat about the two showiest right now but also discuss the trees that will be delightfully bloomtastic...1081falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/64-updated-spring-sale-info-fuchsia-planting-details--53286711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53286711Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Valley Nursery's 17th Annual Spring Sale continues through March 26 and our celebrated fuschia planting event begins on Saturday, March 25 and runs through April 2. Hosts Justin and Erin discuss new addtions to the sale and discuss details of the...934falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/63-spring-sale-preview-2023--53202568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53202568Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.The 17th Annual Valley Nursery Spring Sale is upon us and we detail what we have in stock and what is on sale during the event. Start your growing season with the best selection of everything and enthusiasm and joy and wonder and grow grow grow!860falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/62-cultivate-color--53127030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53127030Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Leave the doldrums behind with a burst of color in your garden. We've got a nursery full of colorful flowers, shrubs, treees and we want you to benefit! Hosts Justin and Erin discuss the variety of plants available to add to your garden regardless of...977falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/61-rhododendron-ra-ra--52881137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52881137Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Our annual shipment of rhodies has arrived and now is the time to check out these Northwest darlings. Guest co-host Maria steps in to chat about a few of the spectacular varieties we have in stock and to offer tips for successful planting, pruning and...949falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/60-starting-seeds-indoors--52806589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52806589Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Get growing! February is NOT too early to start thinking of your spring and summer bounty. Starting seeds indoors is easy with the right mindset and equipment which is easy to attain from your friends here at Valley. Hosts Justin and Erin chat about...1025falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/59-pottery-is-for-plants--52730959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52730959Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Ceramic pots are the perfect addition to every garden. They add color to shady areas, give height to short spaces - they make you wanna look at your nook. Our selection is bigger than ever and their hardiness makes them a welcome year round feature.818false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-love-lovey-love-love-plants--52664276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52664276Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.We are real loving this week friends. Roses aren't the only plants that represent love friends and we want you to know about the others. Discover alternative options for your sweetie and then pop in here and buy them! Be fresh. Be creative. Be as full...1090false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/57-pruning-fruit-trees--52609479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52609479Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.We call in the expert to discuss how to prune juvenile and old fruit trees. With a little patience, sharp tools and the confidence gleaned from our resident arborist, you'll have your personal orchard looking good soon-ish.1151false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/56-citrus-trees-can-survive--52533169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52533169Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Sweet, juicy and delicious homegrown citrus CAN be achieved in the Pacific Northwest and we will give you the confidence to give it a go in your own personal garden (even though one of us continues to fail at it herself over and over and over). You...1394false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-houseplant-pests-be-gone--52455835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52455835Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Proper and easy winter houseplant care can help your green babies thrive throughout the season but pests can foil even the most dutiful of caregivers. We chat about how to identify a few of the more common buggers and let you know how to eliminate...1276false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/54-shroomy-shroomerson-he-s-a-fun-guy--52345120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52345120Thu, 05 Jan 2023 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.The weather anamoly of snow and ice rapidly melting followed by inches of rain and warmer temps make right now a strange and delightful time for mushrooms to florish. Same with mold. Outside and for some of us aggressive waterers - inside too.848false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-2022-wrapped--52177821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52177821Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:00:05 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.The Plantcast dove into a plethora of topics in 2022. Justin and Erin did not shy away from tough topics (anyone remember how to build a rain garden?) and indulged in perennials, conifers and you know, mulch. The last episode of 2022 is what they...787false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/52-winter-bloomers-better-than-sweatpants--52123652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52123652Thu, 08 Dec 2022 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Winter bloomers cyclamen, hellebores and camellias are on the cusp on blooming right now and survive even the harshest of PNW winters. This episode is chock full of planting tips and fun facts about these seasonal showstoppers.1193false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/51-holiday-gift-guide-so-much-more-than-plants--52048152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52048152Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Plantcast listeners must have plant lovers in their life and our big red barn is the gift shop to visit to find the perfect present for that person! Valley's buyer Bailey sits down with us to chat about a few of her favorites for the season that fit...924false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-thanksgiving-thankfulness--51982889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51982889Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Hosts Justin and Erin give thanks for a year of podcasting glory and reveal some of the great holiday decor finds at the Nursery available right now.544false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/49-christmas-trees-cut-or-living--51902535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51902535Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Valley Nursery offers both cut and potted living Christmas Trees every year. In today's episode, we discuss the varieties of both and talk about how to care for them AND pepper in fun facts with very little singing.1183false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/48-fear-not-frost-winterize--51831611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51831611Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:00:01 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Frigid temperatures are on the horizon and only you can save yourself from the dangers of frost. Have a listen to learn about some practical projects you can squeeze in before the mercury drops. Save yourself from extra work in the spring by getting...856false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-a-brief-history-of-valley-nursery--51769554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51769554Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.To celebrate one full year of podcasting glory we look back on the history of Valley Nursery and how it became the beautiful place it is today.1211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/46-succulents-are-such-sweet-sweeties--51687554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51687554Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.There isn't a houseplant easier to care for than a succulent nor is there a groundcover that spreads easier with such dynamic texture and diversity. Funny how one word can cover such a range of plants, yet succulent does just that. We chat about care...1166falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/45-composting-makes-you-better--51556205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51556205Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.You can buy it, or you can make it, either way, it exponentially increases the nutrient levels in your soil and promotes healthy, vibrant plants and vegetables. We give you several tips on how to create beneficially compost from your kitchen and...1054falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-even-more-fall-color-shrubtastic-color--51540255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51540255Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Trees aren't the only ones out there bringing beauty to this season change. Shrubs are singing with color this month in hues of yellow, orange, red and purple. The texture and vibrance of these mid-level champions can prolong the appreciation of any...812falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/43-fall-color-solving-the-mysteries-of-sweater-season--51468647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51468647Thu, 06 Oct 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Ever wonder why leaves turn color? Have you noticed oaks don't drop their leaves? What is the name of that huge tree that sifts through almost all the colors of the autumnal rainbow? Put on your flannel, grab a mug of hot apple cider and tuck in as we...1038falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/42-spring-bulbs-fall-planting--51399013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51399013Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Spring color begins in the fall with bulb planting. The best selection of daffodils, tulips, hyacinth and other spring bloomers is upon us. This episode is dedicated to the success of your bulbs. We've got tips on how to plant, what to plant together...1005falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/41-pumpkins-festive-decor-and-delicious--51326258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51326258Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Our annual massive pumpkin shipment has arrived and with it comes a feisty conversation about the use of fall's favored fruit.1437falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-native-plants-are-great-and-so-are-you--51247692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51247692Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.The Pacific Northwest's diverse ecosystem is ripe with an equally diverse world of native plants available to enhance your landscape. During this episode we chat about why they are a great idea to plant in your home garden and also select a few of our...1425falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-fall-planting-mulch-mulch-miggity-mulch-cover-crops--51165680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51165680Thu, 08 Sep 2022 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.The season changing does not mean you are finished in the garden. No friends, the fun ain't over. Fall is the PRIMO season for planting new trees and shrubs while also freshening up the yard with mulch AND planting cover crop to replace nutrients in...849falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/38-my-lawn-looks-real-bad-but-hope-is-not-lost--51082694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51082694Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.At the end of the summer, NW lawns look more like carpets of beige ilk. Fall is the best time to step out onto the dead grass and give your lawn the love it needs to regrow into its green glory with aeration, fertilization and a little overseeding. We...750falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/37-wash-your-watering-woes-away--51009317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51009317Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.It's late summer - have you got your watering habits down to a science. We haven't seen much rain so it's easy to over water or under water or worry about watering ... let us help you find the right balance to keep your current garden growing and help...956falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/36-dahlias--50933583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50933583Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:00:04 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Dahlias are everywhere right now and who better to chat find out how to care for the growing and cut blooms than the wonderful woman behind the little yellow flower shack in Port Gamble, Gamble Cove Dahlias very own Yvonne. She shares her secret for...1190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-an-abundance-of-mistakes-and-produce--50866330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50866330Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Our gardens are bursting and we talk about the successes and mistakes that shaped our season and guide you into planting for an abundant fall harvest. We also give folks some suggestions about what to do with all of the extra veggies multiplying in...1101falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-delightful-deciduousnesses--50793087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50793087Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Showy summer blossoms overshadow the silent bones of our gardens that bring delight after the season fades into cooler temperatures. We chat about a few different multi-season deciduous trees that can be planted now to bring joy throughout the year.903falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33-the-duality-of-perennials--50720069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50720069Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Erin and guest host Maria reach into their witchy roots to chat about perennials that are more than just pretty flowers. With Justin on vacation, the gals talk about common summer bloomers used throughout history to quell crazy, calm aches and sooth...743falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-the-duplicity-of-blackberries--50549484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50549484Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.How easy it is to love one of the most difficult plants to remove in our yards - blackberries. The common Himalayan blackberry is delicious and devilish - hard to remove and hard to resist. We chat about what makes them so voracious in the landscape...983falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-summer-care-for-containers-and-houseplants--50473513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50473513Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Keep those stunners stunning with specialized care in the summer guided by Valley's custom container specialist Maria. Her expertise extends beyond the creation of vibrant containers and glorious hanging baskets and her tips will help your garden...654falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-the-gardener-s-partner-tools--50396995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50396995Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.We talk tools every gardener needs to get the job done in this super summer episode full of guest appearances. The sun is shining, the garden is growing, the landscape in lush and we tell you about the tools to help you maximize your time, minimize...1741toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-a-rose-is-a-rose-is-a-rose--50283669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50283669Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.To prepare for the Kitsap Rose Society Rose Display at Valley Nursery on June 26, we chatted with Master Consulting Rosarian Elena Williams about selecting and growing roses in the PNW.1322rose,roses.falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-weeds-are-the-worst--50205106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50205106Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.No one is safe from weeds. This cool, wet spring has been glorious for the weeds and gardeners can't win but we CAN make progress. This episode identifies some of the more common weeds in our region and offers advice on how limit spreading.1146falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-the-ephemeral-peony--50112103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50112103Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Peonies are in full bloom in Kitsap County and in this episode, we chat with Rebecca from Persephone Farm about these stunning spring bloomers.1163ants,blooms,flower,peony,persephone,springfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-hype-for-hydrangeas--49834900https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49834900Thu, 19 May 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Showy hydrangeas are the undeniable scene stealer of most northwest gardens - regardless of time (and money) spent curating a stunning garden, a full blooming hydrangea is always bound to get attention. Rightly so. With an abundance of variety and...1109falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-brad-talks-tomatoes--49749316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49749316Thu, 12 May 2022 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.The ultimate garden vegetable is here and ready to be planted. Tomatoes are in stock and hearty and beautiful and Vallery Nursery's owner and tomato grower extraordinaire Brad Watts chats with us about his sure-fire strategy for home-grown love apples...1409cherry,delicious,garden,home-grown,nursery,spring,stupice,sungold,tomato,vegetablesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-preferred-perennials--49646314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49646314Thu, 05 May 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.With so many different perennials, it's difficult to choose favorites. Sun loving, shade loving, tall, squat, spreading, robust, delicate ... dang folks, we've got them all. We chat about a few of our favorites and the benefits of adding these...1344falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-hanging-basket-glory--49561712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49561712Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Nothing brightens up a home more for the summer than a vibrant hanging basket and ours are blooming NOW. For more than 30 years, Valley's grown beautiful mixed baskets and we discuss the evolution of the basket and how to care for them in this episode...1126falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-so-slugs-ew--49481810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49481810Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Our super rainy spring is prime slug season ... the nasty garden destroyers are slowly creeping through the overgrowth on a mission to destroy your hard work. Take action. Unite in removing these slimly vermin from the gardens that we all love! Here...1030falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-japanese-maples--49414492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49414492Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.They're worthy of a prominent place in your yard so why not talk about them? Now is the time to plant these year-round pleasers and our stock is at its peak. Find out what all the fuss is about as we discuss the virtues of the iconic Japanese Maple.906falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-container-gardening-just-do-it--49332635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49332635Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:00:04 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Lack of space doesn't mean you can't be a gardener! Container gardening is a great way to get growing. We chat with Valley's custom container specialist about how to have success planting in any sized container. It's spring - get your hands dirty and...1153falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-screening-conifers-or-how-to-hide-from-your-neighbors--49244987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49244987Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Conifers are the perfect way to create privacy and block out undesirable views - like that shirtless neighbor with all the junked cars in the yard. Resident arborist Deane chats with us about four fantastic conifer options for various screening...974conifers,plants,screening,treesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-fuchsia-fuchsia-fuchsia--49156444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49156444Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Our annual fuchsia planting begins March 26 and we discuss planting, growing, fertilizing and pinching these delicate and delightful flowers for blooming success throughout the spring and summer. We had to call in Brad - we couldn't event pretend we...862baskets,fuchsias,gardener,hanging,planting,sale,springfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-spring-sale-preview--48998823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48998823Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.It's time for our annual Spring Sale! In this episode we discuss what items we have on sale during this awesome spring event. Check your mailbox for our mailer and come on in - there's something for everyone - no matter what color your thumb is.673falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-brad-talks-early-spring-vegetables--48998821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48998821Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.We welcome back Valley's owner Brad Watts to discuss what vegetables to start indoors and outside right now (don't worry - you're not too late!)934beds,gardeners,gardening,plants,raised,spring,vegetables,veggiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-mason-bees-save-the-world--48926358https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48926358Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.The docile mason bee is one of the earliest pollinators in spring and the benefits of hosting them in your garden extend beyond the confines of your yard. We chat with one of our favorite horticulturalists today about how to create a happy habitat for...1143falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-brad-talks-strawberries--48835316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48835316Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Valley Nursery owner Brad Watts is our special guest this week and chats with us about strawberries and boosts confidence about plant survival through a late season sudden drop in temperature.1347everbearing,fruit,gardener,green-thumb,home-garden,horticultural,strawberries,summer,wattsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-fruit-trees-booya--48745216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48745216Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:00:04 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.A fruit tree in your yard is as classic as white picket fences and golden retrievers but these symbols of Americana are shrouded in misinformation about care and growth. Today we set the record straight on three fruit tree myths and share one...1256falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-into-the-subterranean--48763927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48763927Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:56:34 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Take advantage of this lovely false spring and get outside. It's time to dig those trenches and plant your asparagus and potatoes. Prep your beds for summer color with our bold beautiful bulbs. As ever, mind your soil folks, turn it, supplement it,...1072falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-bareroot-bonanza--48442229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48442229Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.1285falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-raingardens--48354226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48354226Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.With more than six inches of rain in less than three weeks, we've got water everywhere and today we discuss how to proactively direct runoff into a "green" stormwater solution - a raingarden. With proper planning, a hearty team of helpers and a...1098falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-houseplants-part-2-going-bigger--48271335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48271335Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.You've mastered the basics of cultivating common houseplants and are ready to get more tropical ... so how do you do it? We chat with a local plantsman who took the leap from quit his day job to pursue growing large tropical houseplants as his...1318aroids,houseplants,monstera,monsteraaborisigiana,tropical,verigatedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-so-much-about-seeds--48193729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48193729Thu, 06 Jan 2022 19:32:21 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.The turn of the calendar year means the arrival of seed catalogs in mailboxes and seed packets in the nursery. The time to plan is upon us and today we discuss how to decide which seeds are best for your garden.1061falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-festive-feast-fodder--48026986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48026986Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:00:03 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Want to wow your friends and family with fun facts about traditional holiday plants? Listen no further than this podcast! We've got the skinny on holly, ivy, the poop stick, Christmas cactus and the Virgin Mary's favorite plant. There's a tidbit in...916cactus,christmas,festive,holiday,holly,ivy,misteltoe,plants,poopstickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-celebrating-the-solstice--47923439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47923439Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Lighten up on the shortest day of the year with the Plantcast with conversations about how to celebrate with bits of trees and a little creativity. There's also a worldwide bloom happening and we tell you how to identify it (pssst ... it's bamboo).875falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-perfectly-pretty-poinsettias--47826402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47826402Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.The poinsettia is synonymous with Christmas. Erin and Justin chat with Todd Nakamura from StarLake Greenhouse, a Western Washington grower of this beautiful holiday favorite. They also discuss how to take care of this delicate flower.1216christmas,flowers,holiday,nursery,plants,poinsettia,poinsettias,red,starlake,valleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-cut-greens--47740925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47740925Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:00:02 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.It's time to decorate for the holidays! Locally sourced cut greens have filled our greenhouses and we talk about where they come from and what we do to spruce them up so they're ready to spruce up your home (and no, it's not all spruce). Worried about...1114christmas,cut,cyclamen,decorations,greeens,holiday,living,tree,wreathsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-dabbling-in-conifers--47509586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47509586Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:00:13 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.We dip into the world of Justin's favorite topic and the reason our beautiful state is called the Evergreen State, conifers. It's not all Christmas Trees and cedars around here. Justin tells the story of bringing in our new big crop of Mountain...1113falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-houseplaaaaants--47397447This episode highlights four popular houseplants. Erin & Justin will tell you how to care for them, how to help them thrive indoors throughout the cold winter months and maybe, just maybe, how to say their Latin names. Trust us, these plants are easier to care for than they are to pronounce.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47397447Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:00:15 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.Directly from our greenhouse to your living room, today we discuss houseplants. This episode highlights four popular houseplants. Erin & Justin will tell you how to care for them, how to help them thrive indoors throughout the cold winter months and...This episode highlights four popular houseplants. Erin & Justin will tell you how to care for them, how to help them thrive indoors throughout the cold winter months and maybe, just maybe, how to say their Latin names. Trust us, these plants are easier to care for than they are to pronounce.]]>866easy-care,houseplants,indoorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-dealing-with-dirt-garlic-fall-color--47168936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47168936Thu, 04 Nov 2021 13:00:10 +0000Valley Nursery Inc.In our first episode, we chat about what to do in the garden this weekend to set yourself up for success in the spring, planting garlic and what to plant now to ensure stunning fall color NEXT year.1139falsefull