Apr 30, 2026
Gardening in raised beds can simplify and improve the growing experience, offering greater control over soil quality while reducing the need to bend for planting, weeding and watering. In this week's encore, Master Gardener Scott Wilson explains the advantages and shares practical guidance from his book, “Gardener...
Apr 23, 2026
If you want to truly support wildlife in your garden, it takes more than planting a few natives and pollinator favorites — it requires thinking like an ecosystem. My guest this week, landscape ecologist Dr. Shaun McCoshum, explains how mimicking natural habitats can transform even small garden spaces into thriving...
Apr 16, 2026
If you’ve ever considered raising chickens alongside your garden, there’s a good chance that my guest this week helped shape how you think about it. Lisa Steele is the author of the bestselling book “Gardening with Chickens,” which she recently updated for its 10th anniversary edition.
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Apr 9, 2026
When biologist David George Haskell titled his latest book “How Flowers Made Our World,” he knew the idea might sound preposterous at first blush. David joins me this week to explain how flowers really did transform the Earth and shape how we live.
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Apr 2, 2026
At the heart of ecological gardening is learning to work in concert with nature, not against it. That’s how gardeners come to understand how they can create beauty while fostering biodiversity and healthy soil. To explain some of the many ways anyone can practice ecological gardening, joining me this week is Matt...