https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-in-the-garden--7005648
Short, friendly, and practical. New tips every day.]]>enHome & Garden2026 Caloroga Shark Mediahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8c71df371ff12086c178535f1090e380.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-in-the-garden--7005648Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:16:41 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsCaloroga Shark Media Gardening Tipscalorogashark@gmail.comA quick daily gardening tip you can use right away. Each episode focuses on what to do in your garden today, based on the season - from planting and watering to simple ways to keep your plants healthy. Short, friendly, and practical. New tips every day.
Short, friendly, and practical. New tips every day.]]>false19fd9f60-0280-58f5-9849-77d95d115722episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-weeds-explode-in-july--72850845
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72850845Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:26:07 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, pull weeds on soft soil after rain or watering, removing entire plants before they set seed to prevent re-seeding.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>81beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mid-summer-tomato-rescue-tips--72836303
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72836303Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:26:32 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, I show how to gently remove old, yellow, or soil-touching lower tomato leaves to improve airflow and sunlight, reduce disease risk, and speed ripening—snip carefully, keep diseased leaves out of compost, and avoid over-pruning in...
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>97beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-crispy-leaf-edges-mean--72825963
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72825963Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:26:12 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, learn how to respond to brown, crispy leaf edges: check soil moisture, give a slow deep watering if dry, mulch and provide afternoon shade, and avoid heavy feeding while the plant recovers.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>91beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/backyard-plants-that-impress-guests--72815309
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72815309Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:26:14 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, plant a single showy hydrangea as a focal point; choose a heat-tolerant panicle or oakleaf for warm climates or mophead/smooth for cooler nights. Site in morning sun, set root ball slightly proud, water well and mulch.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>98beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/easy-red-white-and-blue-flowers--72801566
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72801566Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:26:16 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, create an easy red-white-blue container by planting one bold red, one soft white, and a blue/purple spiller in a well-drained pot with fresh mix; water, pinch spent blooms, and place according to sun for best results.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>86beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-summer-plants-suddenly-stop-blooming--72786323
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72786323Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:26:21 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, we explain deadheading—pinch or snip off spent flowers just above the next healthy leaves or bud to prevent seed-setting and encourage more blooms. It's a calm, easy task that helps tired summer plants rebloom.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>87beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/watering-tips-before-holiday-travel--72767567
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72767567Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:26:22 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, give your plants a deep, slow soak the morning you leave so water reaches the root zone and lasts while you're away; check the soil is cool and damp a few inches down.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>74beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-easiest-vegetables-to-grow-in-buckets--72754211
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72754211Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:26:13 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, favor quick, shallow-rooted vegetables like salad greens and radishes for bucket gardening, use a drained bucket with light potting mix, sow or transplant seedlings, and place where they get morning sun and gentle afternoon shade.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>90beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beginner-mistakes-with-fertilizer--72737137
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72737137Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:26:20 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, test your soil before adding fertilizer—collect a small sample or use your county extension—to know nutrients and pH; if testing isn't possible, add compost as a gentle default.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>90beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plants-that-smell-amazing-in-summer--72726866
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72726866Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:26:13 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, make scent the reason you plant: place a fragrant plant where you’ll brush past it — near a door, an open window, or your favorite seat so its aroma becomes part of your day.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>79beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/simple-tricks-to-keep-pots-blooming--72712888
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72712888Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:26:17 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, I show a simple deadheading habit for container plants: remove spent flowers so plants don't set seed and instead rebloom. Pick one pot you pass daily and quietly pluck or snip faded blooms.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>77beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fast-fixes-for-leggy-plants--72699086
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72699086Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:26:14 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, give leggy plants a gentle haircut: trim stems back to a leaf joint, re-root the soft tips in water or damp mix, and move the parent plant to brighter light to encourage bushier growth.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>85beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-your-peppers-aren-t-growing--72685356
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72685356Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:26:33 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, learn how to revive stalled pepper plants by reducing afternoon heat and stabilizing root moisture — use light shade (cloth, sail, or companion plants), move pots to dappled shade, and freshen mulch for steady soil.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>83beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/easy-flowers-for-mailbox-gardens--72665930
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72665930Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:26:20 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, I recommend planting petunias around your mailbox for low-effort, continuous color. Choose heat-tolerant varieties in hot climates, plant crowns level, water to settle, and deadhead spent blooms.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>82beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lazy-gardener-s-pruning-guide--72646497
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72646497Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:26:21 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, I share the 'one-cut habit': make one clean cut on a stem just above a healthy outward-facing bud, then walk away. It's a gentle, quick way to tidy shrubs and perennials without over-pruning.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>87beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plants-that-thrive-in-terrible-soil--72627822
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72627822Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:26:17 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, pick plants that thrive in poor, well-drained soil instead of trying to fix it — think sedums, yarrow, lavender, ornamental grasses, or native wildflowers.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>105beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-make-your-lawn-greener-naturally--72617925
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72617925Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:26:23 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, topdress your lawn with a thin layer of finished compost—spread sparingly so grass shows—and lightly water, applying in cooler hours and testing a small patch to improve soil, moisture and slow-release fertility.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>82beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heat-loving-flowers-for-full-sun--72609266
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72609266Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:26:13 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, plant zinnias in full sun for reliable summer color—start from seed or transplants, loosen soil and add compost, water gently, and deadhead spent blooms to keep them flowering all season.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>79beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-your-zucchini-flowers-fall-off--72596066
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72596066Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:26:22 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, learn how to hand-pollinate zucchini flowers: pick a male bloom, transfer its pollen to a nearby female blossom in the morning with a gentle touch or soft brush to help fruit set.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>93beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cheap-garden-upgrades-from-the-dollar-store--72575215
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72575215Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:26:13 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, I show how to make a simple, inexpensive self-watering planter using a shallow plastic bin and a cotton wick to draw water into a pot, keeping containers watered during hot or busy days.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>84beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-water-during-vacation-week--72560428
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72560428Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:26:24 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, deep-soak garden soil and pots before you leave so roots have slow-release moisture. Water until soil is cool a few inches down and containers drain, and group pots in shade to hold moisture.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>89beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/summer-herbs-you-ll-actually-use--72546406
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72546406Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:26:18 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, keep a small pot of two or three favorite summer herbs by the kitchen door or sink so you can snip fresh flavor easily. Plant in good potting mix and harvest regularly.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>88beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-some-plants-hate-being-moved--72531669
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72531669Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:26:10 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, learn to move plants with their root ball - keep soil clinging to roots, plant at the same depth, and water gently to reduce transplant shock so plants settle and recover faster.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>80beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-easiest-climbing-plants-for-beginners--72520838
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520838Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:26:15 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, plant pole beans in sun with a simple trellis or teepee, keep soil gently moist, thin crowded seedlings, and pick beans regularly for a fast, fuss-free climb and harvest.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>90beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fast-patio-upgrades-with-flowers--72509877
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72509877Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:26:03 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, create a balanced container by planting one tall anchor, a cheerful middle layer of blooms, and trailing plants to spill over the rim—quick, forgiving, and seasonally mix-and-matchable for instant patio polish.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>84beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-avoid-burning-plants-in-heat-waves--72495046
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72495046Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:26:56 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, I share a simple temporary shade trick for protecting tender plants during heat waves — use shade cloth, sheets, umbrellas or stakes to shield pots and new transplants during the hottest hours, then remove when it cools.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>97beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-plants-love-morning-sun--72474400
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72474400Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:26:22 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, give morning-sun-loving plants an east-facing spot so they get cool bright morning light and afternoon shade; move containers or seedlings there to protect tender foliage from hot afternoon sun.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>83beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beginner-composting-without-the-hassle--72454876
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72454876Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:26:29 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, learn an easy beginner compost method: keep a small covered bin or pile, add kitchen scraps plus some dry 'browns' and a scoop of soil, keep it damp like a wrung-out sponge, and turn it occasionally.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>87beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/simple-ways-to-keep-rabbits-away--72433158
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72433158Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:26:16 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, I recommend using a low, flexible mesh fence to protect young seedlings from rabbits. Make a loose cylinder around beds, tuck or fold the bottom to prevent slipping, and secure the ends.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>87beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-your-hydrangea-isn-t-blooming--72413874
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72413874Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:26:10 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, don't prune mophead and lacecap hydrangeas in spring — they set flower buds on last year's wood; check for rounded buds at leaf nodes and only remove dead wood, leaving the plant to bloom.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>79beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/garden-myths-everybody-believes--72398795
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72398795Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:26:10 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, check soil with your finger and only water deeply when the soil feels dry a couple inches down. This prevents overwatering, encourages deep roots, and helps plants cope with heat.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>84beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-easiest-pollinator-plants--72384271
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72384271Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:26:17 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, create a small pollinator patch of long-blooming, forgiving plants in a sunny spot—group blooms, water gently, mulch lightly, and avoid chemicals to welcome bees and butterflies.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>94beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-minute-tomato-support-tips--72363864
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72363864Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:26:58 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, a quick tomato-support tip: place a short stake near the main stem and loosely tie with soft cloth or twine low on the plant so it can sway; add another loose loop higher as it grows.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>85beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-container-plants-dry-out-so-quickly--72341490
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72341490Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:05:02 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, give your containers a light top-dressing of organic mulch — about a thumb's width — leaving space around stems to reduce evaporation, keep soil cooler, and stabilize moisture between waterings.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>87beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-revive-droopy-plants-fast--72323668
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72323668Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:24:00 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, I share a simple emergency move for drooping plants: move them to shade, give a slow, deep drink at the rootball (or sink pots briefly), then let them rest—no fertilizer—until leaves perk up.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>85beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/summer-flowers-that-survive-neglect--72292127
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72292127Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:26:54 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, choose tough, low-care summer-flowering plants—like coneflowers, yarrow, sedums, or hardy zinnias—for sunny, well-drained spots; plant at the same depth as the pot and add light mulch to tolerate heat and missed waterings.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>96beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-if-squirrels-dig-in-your-pots--72273155
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72273155Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:26:58 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, I share a simple, humane fix for squirrels digging in potted plants: tuck a cut-to-fit piece of wire mesh over the soil, cover it with fresh mix or decorative gravel, and water as usual.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>79beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fast-growing-flowers-for-impatient-gardeners--72260063
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72260063Sun, 31 May 2026 08:26:51 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, pick a few fast-blooming annuals (like zinnias, marigolds, cosmos) and plant them in pots or a sunny spot for quick flowers; keep soil loose and lightly moist and deadhead spent blooms.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>86beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-truth-about-coffee-grounds-in-gardens--72242238
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72242238Sat, 30 May 2026 08:26:57 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, use spent coffee grounds as a small ingredient: stir them into compost or scatter a thin dusting and lightly work them into soil; avoid piling them against stems and use sparingly in pots.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>82beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/easiest-vegetables-for-kids-to-grow--72222326
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72222326Fri, 29 May 2026 08:26:42 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, plant radishes with kids for a fast, rewarding harvest—sow shallow rows, keep soil moist, give afternoon shade in hot climates, and gently thin seedlings so strong ones have room.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>84beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-your-cucumbers-look-weird--72203563
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72203563Thu, 28 May 2026 08:26:54 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, I show how to hand-pollinate cucumbers by using a male bloom or tiny paintbrush during warm hours to prevent misshapen, knobbly fruits and encourage straight, crisp cucumbers.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>80beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plants-mosquitoes-supposedly-hate--72181890
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72181890Wed, 27 May 2026 08:26:49 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, plant lavender in a sunny spot or pot near your seating area to enjoy its soothing scent and help mask mosquito-attracting odors. Choose climate-suitable varieties and well-draining soil so it thrives.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>83beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/simple-garden-jobs-before-memorial-day--72165288
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72165288Tue, 26 May 2026 08:26:45 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, I show how to gently refresh garden mulch before Memorial Day—rake back old mulch, remove weeds, and add a thin, even top layer (avoid piling against stems) to conserve moisture and tidy beds.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>76beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-time-of-day-to-water--72151466
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72151466Mon, 25 May 2026 08:26:48 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, water your garden in the early morning — when it's coolest — so moisture soaks into soil and leaves dry, reducing disease; water gently at the base and check containers often, since they dry faster.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>74beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quick-ways-to-stop-weeds-naturally--72138454
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72138454Sun, 24 May 2026 08:26:37 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, learn how to quiet weeds and build soil with simple sheet mulching: lay damp cardboard or newspaper over a weedy patch, overlap edges, then cover with a few inches of organic mulch, leaving space around stems.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>87beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-to-fuller-petunias--72127972
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72127972Sat, 23 May 2026 08:26:49 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, pinch the soft growing tip off young petunia stems just above a pair of leaves to encourage branching and fuller, bloomier plants.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>74beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-your-basil-keeps-dying--72111194
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72111194Fri, 22 May 2026 08:26:53 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, learn that basil hates wet feet — check that pots have drainage, let the soil surface dry before watering, and move or lift soggy containers to a drier, lighter mix to stop root rot.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>90beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beginner-friendly-flowers-for-curb-appeal--72094784
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72094784Thu, 21 May 2026 08:26:50 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, pick one or two easy, cheerful plants and plant them in repeating clusters or matching pots along your curb or porch. Repetition creates a calm, put-together look with minimal effort.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>89beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-yellow-leaves-are-trying-to-tell-you--72080587
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72080587Wed, 20 May 2026 08:26:58 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, learn how to read yellow leaves—their pattern reveals causes (age, nutrient or root problems, overwatering, temperature stress) and simple fixes: check soil moisture, adjust watering, loosen soil, or add compost.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>103beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/easy-plants-for-shady-patios--72065993
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72065993Tue, 19 May 2026 08:27:06 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, learn how to create a low-fuss container garden for a shady patio by combining a tall drama-maker (like a hosta), a soft flowering companion (impatiens or wax begonia), and a trailing spiller to soften the edges.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>96beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-often-should-you-really-water--72052696
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72052696Mon, 18 May 2026 08:26:46 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, learn to water when the soil tells you—check moisture below the surface with a finger or trowel, and water slowly and deeply when the soil is dry so roots grow down instead of staying near the surface.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>80beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mistake-people-make-with-hanging-baskets--72039489
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72039489Sun, 17 May 2026 08:26:44 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, learn how to care for hanging baskets: check soil (finger to first knuckle) and water thoroughly when dry, tuck leggy plants in, refresh with compost, and avoid baking afternoon sun.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>88beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-vegetables-you-can-still-plant-now--72029879
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72029879Sat, 16 May 2026 08:26:48 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, plant easy, quick crops—beans, cucumbers, and summer squash—now for a summer harvest: sow seeds or set transplants in a sunny spot, water gently, provide support, mulch, and shade young plants in hot afternoons.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>92beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-mulch-matters-before-summer-heat--72017637
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72017637Fri, 15 May 2026 08:26:45 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, put down a loose 2-inch layer of natural mulch (leaves, compost, straw, or chips) around established plants, kept away from stems, to retain moisture, cool soil, and ease summer watering.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>82beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deadheading-flowers-explained-simply--72002206
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72002206Thu, 14 May 2026 08:26:51 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, I explain deadheading—removing spent blooms by pinching or snipping above healthy leaves—to encourage plants to rebloom. Spend ten minutes tidying faded flowers to keep beds looking fresh and prolong the flowering season.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>85beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-spot-powdery-mildew-early--71987349
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71987349Wed, 13 May 2026 08:27:23 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, I show how to spot powdery mildew early by inspecting shady, inner leaves and low growth, rubbing pale specks with a fingertip to tell mildew from dust so you can catch and correct it while tiny.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>88beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-flower-that-attracts-butterflies-fast--71972355
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71972355Tue, 12 May 2026 08:27:10 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, plant zinnias in a sunny spot (or pots if nights are cool) to attract butterflies; sow or set out young plants, water gently, give space, and deadhead spent blooms to keep them flowering.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>81beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-overwater-after-spring-rain--71954052
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71954052Mon, 11 May 2026 08:27:00 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, don't water immediately after rain—check soil with a finger or lift containers; if it's cool and moist below the surface, wait, and only water when the soil feels dry.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>84beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-easiest-herbs-to-grow-in-containers--71945050
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71945050Sun, 10 May 2026 08:27:06 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, start a small container herb garden with forgiving herbs for your light; use fresh, well-draining mix and pots with drainage, keep them where you'll see them, water when soil is dry, and snip outer leaves to harvest.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>82beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pinching-herbs-for-lush-flavorful-growth--71934849
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71934849Sat, 09 May 2026 08:26:47 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, learn how to pinch back basil, cilantro and lemon balm to slow bolting and encourage bushier, leafier growth. Nip above a leaf pair, be gentler on woody herbs, and toss trimmings into pesto or salads.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>70beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pinch-annuals-for-bushier-blooms--71919986
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71919986Fri, 08 May 2026 08:26:43 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, learn to gently pinch back soft annual tips in late spring to encourage branching and more blooms. Remove the tiny growing tip above a leaf pair (or snip) after plants are settled and frost risk is gone.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>74beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spring-tune-up-for-garden-tools--71903465
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71903465Thu, 07 May 2026 08:27:09 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, learn simple steps to clean, sharpen, oil, and tighten your hand tools so they cut easier, resist rust, and make gardening more pleasant.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>71beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mulch-a-gentle-hug-for-spring-beds--71886609
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71886609Wed, 06 May 2026 08:27:14 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, we show how to lay a light layer of organic mulch around waking beds—clear weeds first, keep mulch loose and a hand's width from crowns—so soil stays moist, cool, and weed-free.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>72beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deadheading-spring-bulbs-for-better-blooms--71872551
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71872551Tue, 05 May 2026 08:26:57 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, learn to deadhead tulips and daffodils—pinch or snip spent blooms at the stem so leaves can feed the bulb, compost the flowers, and let foliage yellow naturally for better blooms next year.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>69beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/refresh-your-mulch-for-a-calmer-garden--71850855
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71850855Mon, 04 May 2026 08:27:24 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, we refresh spring mulch: lightly fluff the old layer, pull it away from stems and trunks, and add an airy, even covering of shredded leaves, compost, or bark to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and stabilize soil temperatures.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>83beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gently-harden-off-your-tender-seedlings--71839218
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71839218Sun, 03 May 2026 13:03:58 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, learn how to gradually introduce indoor seedlings to outdoor sun, wind, and temperature swings by starting with short sheltered periods and increasing exposure until they can stay out overnight.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>80beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deadhead-tulips-and-let-leaves-feed-bulbs--71832006
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832006Sat, 02 May 2026 20:47:08 +0000Caloroga Shark Media Gardening TipsIn today's episode, we recommend deadheading spent tulip and daffodil blooms by snipping or pinching them off close to the stem. Then leave the foliage until it softens and yellows so the plant can reabsorb energy for next year's show.
Portions of this program were created with the assistance of AI, including checking the calendar and incorporating weather or seasonal data.]]>74beginner,cassidy,garden,gardening,organic,plants,tips,today in the gardenfalsefull