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Valley Nursery Plantcast
by Valley Nursery Inc.
Valley 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 their blossoming knowledge to share practical and seasonal planting, pruning, purchasing and fertilizing advice.
Episodes
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173: The Long Pause
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 remind you of the tips and plants they hope you've...
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172: Legacy Trees at Valley Part 2
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 of our inventory will grow into. This is the...
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171: Worms are Everything
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 garden gold. Have a listen and find out how ...
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170: Glass Pumpkins - A Conversation with Tacoma Glassblowing Studio
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 and how they came to find themselves at Valley...
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169: Perennials for Instant Gratifications and Lasting Joy
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 now, plant them immediately and still enjoy...
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168: Everlasting Flowers - A Conversation with Willow & Mable Garden Co.
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 year by creating stunning everlasting flower...
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167: Fall Color Vibes
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 shrubs that will liven up your landscape or porch...
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166: Midsummer
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.
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165: Salt Spray Plants
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 plants that will thrive in your landscape should…
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164: Get Colorful
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 the darker spots of your landscape. Planted...
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163: Justin's Inspo Tour
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 that work to make each other better. In this...
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162: Summer Rose Care
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.
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161: Father's Day Change-Up
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 brief history of the holiday to justify our…
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160: Ornamental Grasses are NOT Lawns
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 a place in almost all landscapes. They can be...
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159: What Now? June
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. There is lots of growing left to happen this...
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158: Orange You Interesting
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), these plants are charming. If you like to…
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157: Benefits of Planting Natives
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 away ... let’s be honest, development of...
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156: Mother's Day Delights
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 best represent gratitude for moms. And hosts Erin...
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155: Houseplant Hack Myths Debunked
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.
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154: Grow Food
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 space or just a couple of containers or even...
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153: Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance
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 view ... figure out how much time you want to…
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152: Fuchsias! (AGAIN)
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 information - so have a listen to see how we've...
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151: What Grows Under Conifers
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 including evergreen and deciduous options from...
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150: Spring Sale Boots on the Ground
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 conversations on a sunny sale day.
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149: Spring Sale 2025 Preview
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 specials within this episode.
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148: Weeds of the PNW - A conversation with photographer Mark Turner
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 representation of some of the plants we fight in our...
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147: Lilacs
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 selection is available NOW. In this episode…
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146: What now? Late February thru March
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 episode. Bareroot shrubs are here and our fruit tree...
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145: Valley's Legacy Trees
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 episode - we highlight seven of those legacy...
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144: How to be a Horticulturist
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 planting or troubleshooting and sometimes…
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143: A Conversation with Saltwater Seeds
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 being a steward of seeds is an inspiration to...
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142: Prune to get more fruit
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.
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141: What now? January
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. Find out how you can set your self up for a...
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140: Holiday Decor Favs
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 bright, fresh and full of cheer as the season...
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139: Holiday Gift Guide
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 down with us to chat about items we have to wow...
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138: What now? November
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.
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137: A Conversation with Nick Penovich
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 doing in your garden right now to create...
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136: Winter Blooming Shrubs
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 further than this podcast! Justin and Erin…
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135: Get READY for COLD
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 little special attention as the nights lengthen…
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134: Health Benefits of Plants
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 spiced everything. Your cohosts want to keep you...
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133: What Now? October
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 you can do in your gardens right now. The gals...
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132: Spoooooooky Plants
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 your house festive for Halloween..
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131: Why do the leaves change color?
Have a listen and find out why trees and shrubs put out such magnificent color every fall ...
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130: Little Trees - Big Color
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 showstoppers - just in time for the tree sale!
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129: What Now? September
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 productive and beautiful autumnal garden....
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128: Fall Containers Plants & Lawn Care
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 fresh ideas for fall containers to brighten up...
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127: Vegetables for Fall and Over Winter
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 work in our maritime northwest gardens for an...
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126: Hillside Erosion Control
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 have created an area that will be prone to...
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125: Veggie Problems
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. Abundance will prevail!
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124: Plant Rewards Sale is ON!
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 great time to experiment in the garden ... fill...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Valley 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 their blossoming knowledge to share practical and seasonal planting, pruning, purchasing and fertilizing advice.
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Valley Nursery Inc.
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Valley 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 their blossoming knowledge to share practical and...
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