https://simplecast.com Landscape Alaska's own radio show, now available as podcast! landscapealaska@gmail.com 2020 Landscape Alaska Podcast en Sat, 12 Sep 2020 21:19:53 +0000 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 21:20:03 +0000 https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/eb7af307-3645-466c-b9e5-bcce2b79016e/e0cc3132-25c9-44e5-91de-d17eb6280671/3000x3000/la-logo-150px-white-lettering.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com episodic Landscape Alaska's own radio show, now available as podcast! landscapealaska@gmail.com Margaret Tharp, David Lendrum, Landscape Alaska no https://feeds.simplecast.com/2tUuKl23 shrubs, plants, trees, flowers, grass, bushes, growing, landscaping, alaska, garden, gardening, landscape, lawns Landscape Alaska Podcast landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com 3c87f2fc-160f-41b3-b2f5-985b141fdee3 A sunny weekend is in store, finally, one of the wettest on record! Frost is starting to show up in the colder parts of town so it's zero-hour for getting prepared for winter. Get those lawns cut and fertilized, prune your trees and shrubs, we field some questions about moss, mushrooms, huckleberries, and even holly. Have a wonderful winter! Make sure you are subscribed and just maybe we'll sneak in a podcast or two throughout the winter! Sat, 12 Sep 2020 21:19:53 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/18-a-beautiful-end-to-a-difficult-summer-ggChab7b #18 - A Beautiful End to a Difficult Summer Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:28:19 A sunny weekend is in store, finally, one of the wettest on record! Frost is starting to show up in the colder parts of town so it's zero-hour for getting prepared for winter. Get those lawns cut and fertilized, prune your trees and shrubs, we field some questions about moss, mushrooms, huckleberries, and even holly. Have a wonderful winter! Make sure you are subscribed and just maybe we'll sneak in a podcast or two throughout the winter! A sunny weekend is in store, finally, one of the wettest on record! Frost is starting to show up in the colder parts of town so it's zero-hour for getting prepared for winter. Get those lawns cut and fertilized, prune your trees and shrubs, we field some questions about moss, mushrooms, huckleberries, and even holly. Have a wonderful winter! Make sure you are subscribed and just maybe we'll sneak in a podcast or two throughout the winter! no full 18 1 16ab407d-5a70-4389-9220-e271967fe52e A beautiful, sunny Labor Day weekend is in store - just a perfect weekend to get a head start on preparing things for the long winter. It's time to give your lawn and shrubs a final good feeding so they have some nutrients to carry them into spring. We talk about berries, answer a call on how lime works, a secret ingredient for cooking wild game with - and so much more! Sat, 5 Sep 2020 20:32:46 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/17-head-start-on-winter-preparations-BMh__LAT #17 - Head Start on Winter Preparations Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:27:11 A beautiful, sunny Labor Day weekend is in store - just a perfect weekend to get a head start on preparing things for the long winter. It's time to give your lawn and shrubs a final good feeding so they have some nutrients to carry them into spring. We talk about berries, answer a call on how lime works, a secret ingredient for cooking wild game with - and so much more! A beautiful, sunny Labor Day weekend is in store - just a perfect weekend to get a head start on preparing things for the long winter. It's time to give your lawn and shrubs a final good feeding so they have some nutrients to carry them into spring. We talk about berries, answer a call on how lime works, a secret ingredient for cooking wild game with - and so much more! no full 17 1 ed1a1fdd-a6a7-45da-a454-aaea2e5bddd1 We start off talking about all the different types of Hydrangea's there are and which ones respond better to our climate. We answer a question on what would be eating the leaves of your Rhododendrons. And it's time to start thinking about what bulbs you'll want to plant to get some color poking through the snow in the springtime! Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:31:22 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/16-fall-bulbs-for-spring-flowers-Z8_SUVi6 #16 - Fall Bulbs for Spring Flowers Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:29:26 We start off talking about all the different types of Hydrangea's there are and which ones respond better to our climate. We answer a question on what would be eating the leaves of your Rhododendrons. And it's time to start thinking about what bulbs you'll want to plant to get some color poking through the snow in the springtime! We start off talking about all the different types of Hydrangea's there are and which ones respond better to our climate. We answer a question on what would be eating the leaves of your Rhododendrons. And it's time to start thinking about what bulbs you'll want to plant to get some color poking through the snow in the springtime! no full 16 1 bad132ca-b6dc-4b6e-aaf8-1f4568af4fcc Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:41:07 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/15-well-we-do-live-in-a-rainforest-89ovVOuR #15 - Well, We Do Live in a Rainforest Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:28:03 In this episode, we talk about how all the plants absolutely are loving all the rain we've had this year, but how to keep so much of a good thing from destroying your plants! Fall colors are starting to show on some of the plants that have been so busy this year that they are so exhausted and already getting prepared for their long winter's nap. We chat about Hydrangeas, Arbividas, Strawberries, and it's time to start planning where you want to plant those bulbs! In this episode, we talk about how all the plants absolutely are loving all the rain we've had this year, but how to keep so much of a good thing from destroying your plants! Fall colors are starting to show on some of the plants that have been so busy this year that they are so exhausted and already getting prepared for their long winter's nap. We chat about Hydrangeas, Arbividas, Strawberries, and it's time to start planning where you want to plant those bulbs! no full 15 1 db376e16-31be-4f98-9c78-0716bb600dbc In this episode we start off with a caller wondering how to get rid of smelly mushrooms on a tree, and a little later we talk about other fungi and invasive parasites. It's also that time of year to start pruning, cutting back plants like your rhododendrons, other shrubs, and your bleeding hearts (if they have already flowered). We talk a little about berries and of course, more fertilizing! Sat, 8 Aug 2020 21:00:21 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/14-pruning-parasites-and-fungi-p3FJzfi_ #14 - Pruning, Parasites and Fungi Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:28:16 In this episode we start off with a caller wondering how to get rid of smelly mushrooms on a tree, and a little later we talk about other fungi and invasive parasites. It's also that time of year to start pruning, cutting back plants like your rhododendrons, other shrubs, and your bleeding hearts (if they have already flowered). We talk a little about berries and of course, more fertilizing! In this episode we start off with a caller wondering how to get rid of smelly mushrooms on a tree, and a little later we talk about other fungi and invasive parasites. It's also that time of year to start pruning, cutting back plants like your rhododendrons, other shrubs, and your bleeding hearts (if they have already flowered). We talk a little about berries and of course, more fertilizing! no full 14 1 65a5d59e-0c6d-48f0-b1d2-b29a745886a6 After a windy and stormy night, we talk about how to keep infection out of broken or trimmed tree branches. We talk a little about the history of the Treadwell mine, we chat about fertilizing your lawns again and it's time to feed your strawberries. We also talk a little bit about keeping your perennials safe and standing. Sat, 1 Aug 2020 20:49:23 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/13-every-building-needs-a-landscape-8M81rpj1 #13 - Every Building Needs a Landscape Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:26:38 After a windy and stormy night, we talk about how to keep infection out of broken or trimmed tree branches. We talk a little about the history of the Treadwell mine, we chat about fertilizing your lawns again and it's time to feed your strawberries. We also talk a little bit about keeping your perennials safe and standing. After a windy and stormy night, we talk about how to keep infection out of broken or trimmed tree branches. We talk a little about the history of the Treadwell mine, we chat about fertilizing your lawns again and it's time to feed your strawberries. We also talk a little bit about keeping your perennials safe and standing. no full 13 1 c8c88ff9-fb2b-4594-b97a-812998018d66 With seemingly endless rain this summer and in the forecast, managing lawns right now is quite the chore. Today we get a little deeper into lawn management, fertilizing, seeding, mowing, and troubleshooting issues that may arise. We also talk about what to do about those hungry slugs! Sat, 25 Jul 2020 22:26:26 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/12-the-soggy-lawn-2FR3pi_7 #12 - The Soggy Lawn Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:27:54 With seemingly endless rain this summer and in the forecast, managing lawns right now is quite the chore. Today we get a little deeper into lawn management, fertilizing, seeding, mowing, and troubleshooting issues that may arise. We also talk about what to do about those hungry slugs! With seemingly endless rain this summer and in the forecast, managing lawns right now is quite the chore. Today we get a little deeper into lawn management, fertilizing, seeding, mowing, and troubleshooting issues that may arise. We also talk about what to do about those hungry slugs! no full 12 1 10da9875-ee6a-437a-b763-94fcb52ed203 We are already a third of the way through summer and moving right down the calendar pretty quickly! Today we talk about transplanting plants, managing hedges, keeping root systems under control and a bevy of other things. Sat, 18 Jul 2020 21:53:58 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/11-midsummer-maintenance-0DhGCU6s #11 - Midsummer Maintenance Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:28:44 We are already a third of the way through summer and moving right down the calendar pretty quickly! Today we talk about transplanting plants, managing hedges, keeping root systems under control and a bevy of other things. We are already a third of the way through summer and moving right down the calendar pretty quickly! Today we talk about transplanting plants, managing hedges, keeping root systems under control and a bevy of other things. no full 11 1 2dfebd18-d3c9-4ee8-8e56-719e8f488214 The plants and trees understand that the days are starting to get shorter, so they will begin the process of preparing for another long southeast Alaskan winter - storing food and producing new growth sprouts that will flourish next spring. We talk a bit about that and a little about pruning, fertilizing, dead-heading, we have a short conversation about a Maple tree issue - and of course so much more! Sat, 11 Jul 2020 20:23:55 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/10-the-next-phase-of-summer-PssQl0c7 #10 - The Next Phase of Summer Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:23:23 The plants and trees understand that the days are starting to get shorter, so they will begin the process of preparing for another long southeast Alaskan winter - storing food and producing new growth sprouts that will flourish next spring. We talk a bit about that and a little about pruning, fertilizing, dead-heading, we have a short conversation about a Maple tree issue - and of course so much more! The plants and trees understand that the days are starting to get shorter, so they will begin the process of preparing for another long southeast Alaskan winter - storing food and producing new growth sprouts that will flourish next spring. We talk a bit about that and a little about pruning, fertilizing, dead-heading, we have a short conversation about a Maple tree issue - and of course so much more! no full 10 1 d0b4de6e-a191-4695-b422-0a278d34b2bf Some more tips on taming the constantly growing grass, planting on vertical surfaces, a little about roses, experimenting with imported plants and advice on eradicating the rhododendron munching root weevils and of course much, much more! Sat, 27 Jun 2020 20:52:11 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/9-all-about-that-grass-Nb_sLsSc #9 - All About That Grass Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:27:12 Some more tips on taming the constantly growing grass, planting on vertical surfaces, a little about roses, experimenting with imported plants and advice on eradicating the rhododendron munching root weevils and of course much, much more! Some more tips on taming the constantly growing grass, planting on vertical surfaces, a little about roses, experimenting with imported plants and advice on eradicating the rhododendron munching root weevils and of course much, much more! no full 9 1 2104c59b-96b1-4a0a-b9ff-b0d909201467 On this rainy Southeast Alaskan day - on the cusp of the solstice - we talk about keeping your endlessly growing lawns at bay, lilac pruning, what's causing the holes in your Rhododendrun leaves (and what you use to stop it), what grass types are best grown in our climate and more! Sat, 20 Jun 2020 19:29:48 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/8-summer-solstice-sunshine-fBQ1dbd4 #8 - Summer Solstice Sunshine Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:26:58 On this rainy Southeast Alaskan day - on the cusp of the solstice - we talk about keeping your endlessly growing lawns at bay, lilac pruning, what's causing the holes in your Rhododendrun leaves (and what you use to stop it), what grass types are best grown in our climate and more! On this rainy Southeast Alaskan day - on the cusp of the solstice - we talk about keeping your endlessly growing lawns at bay, lilac pruning, what's causing the holes in your Rhododendrun leaves (and what you use to stop it), what grass types are best grown in our climate and more! no full 8 1 fdcef0ae-4511-4ea1-b440-8213ad417b5a There is so much to do this time of year! Today we talk about reseeding lawns, what those wily Ravens are doing picking at your yard, safety equipment, berries, planting and managing fruit trees and so much more! Sat, 13 Jun 2020 18:59:12 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/7-lots-of-daylight-no-time-to-sleep-UYaNbCla #7 - Lot's of Daylight; No Time to Sleep! Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:26:10 There is so much to do this time of year! Today we talk about reseeding lawns, what those wily Ravens are doing picking at your yard, safety equipment, berries, planting and managing fruit trees and so much more! There is so much to do this time of year! Today we talk about reseeding lawns, what those wily Ravens are doing picking at your yard, safety equipment, berries, planting and managing fruit trees and so much more! no full 7 1 aeebfb03-57ce-4702-aac6-de5a3286447f Today we talk about when to cut back your bleeding hearts, why tomato leaves curl, when is the best time to prune trees, how wet to keep your soil and much, much more! Happy Gardening! Sat, 6 Jun 2020 19:35:32 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/6-organizing-for-a-seasonal-progression-sBl74mq3 #6 - Organizing for a Seasonal Progression Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:26:58 Today we talk about when to cut back your bleeding hearts, why tomato leaves curl, when is the best time to prune trees, how wet to keep your soil and much, much more! Happy Gardening! Today we talk about when to cut back your bleeding hearts, why tomato leaves curl, when is the best time to prune trees, how wet to keep your soil and much, much more! Happy Gardening! no full 6 1 c17bf61f-f125-4bde-a4c8-81cd9de2b20c We are deep into spring! The Rhododendruns are poised to explode in color, we talk about fixing damaged lawns, spireas, more fertilizing tips and all the berries! Sat, 30 May 2020 21:33:31 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/5-the-hummingbirds-and-the-bees-E5uO8Pet #5 - The Hummingbirds and The Bees Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:27:23 We are deep into spring! The Rhododendruns are poised to explode in color, we talk about fixing damaged lawns, spireas, more fertilizing tips and all the berries! We are deep into spring! The Rhododendruns are poised to explode in color, we talk about fixing damaged lawns, spireas, more fertilizing tips and all the berries! no full 5 1 f96a7603-8314-47e4-83bb-e847fd2181c0 Today we chat about Mugo Pines, moss on trees, lawn mowing, composting and more fertilizing rhododendrons! Sat, 23 May 2020 20:20:21 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/4-a-jumpstart-to-summer-ZYmu4TPW #4 - A Jumpstart to Summer Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:28:55 Today we chat about Mugo Pines, moss on trees, lawn mowing, composting and more fertilizing rhododendrons! Today we chat about Mugo Pines, moss on trees, lawn mowing, composting and more fertilizing rhododendrons! no full 4 1 dbd858f7-495b-4bf8-9513-1f633f40fe77 Sat, 16 May 2020 21:07:31 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/3-leaves-in-the-trees-and-flowers-are-blooming-RWlldq4h #3 - Leaves in the Trees and Flowers are Blooming. Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:27:08 Today we chat about disappearing lilies, bark mulch, dead spots in the lawn (and how to fix it) as well as all the flowers that are starting to bloom, and trees that have exploded with leaves. Today we chat about disappearing lilies, bark mulch, dead spots in the lawn (and how to fix it) as well as all the flowers that are starting to bloom, and trees that have exploded with leaves. no full 3 1 00d96104-0b00-4af0-bbdb-654d2aa96654 It's a hot spring in Southeast Alaska this year, we'll talk about proper watering methods for hot sunny days, rhododendrons, what the numbers on fertilizer mean, fruit trees, carrots, and more! Sat, 9 May 2020 22:13:18 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/2-springtime-tasks-NIkJy1XF #2 - Springtime Tasks Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:29:36 It's a hot spring in Southeast Alaska this year, we'll talk about proper watering methods for hot sunny days, rhododendrons, what the numbers on fertilizer mean, fruit trees, carrots, and more! It's a hot spring in Southeast Alaska this year, we'll talk about proper watering methods for hot sunny days, rhododendrons, what the numbers on fertilizer mean, fruit trees, carrots, and more! fertilizers, fruit trees, watering, rhododendrons no full 2 1 03bd0f74-41cf-4ea3-af47-f300377feb56 It's the beginning of a new gardening season in Southeast Alaska. Margaret and Dave talk about vegetable garden soil, frost, nematodes, slugs, aphids and more! Sat, 2 May 2020 20:14:36 +0000 landscapealaskapodcast@gmail.com (Landscape Alaska Podcast) https://conversations-with-alaska-gardeners.simplecast.com/episodes/1-lets-get-the-garden-started-tagelc7M #1 - Let's get the garden started! Landscape Alaska Podcast 00:29:56 It's the beginning of a new gardening season in Southeast Alaska. Margaret and Dave talk about vegetable garden soil, frost, nematodes, slugs, aphids and more! It's the beginning of a new gardening season in Southeast Alaska. Margaret and Dave talk about vegetable garden soil, frost, nematodes, slugs, aphids and more! no full 1 1