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The Evergreen Thumb — 75 episodes

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The Hidden World of Insect Collections and Native Bees

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How to Make Gardens More Accessible In Every Sense with Monica Meyer

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Mastering Slug Control: Strategies for Gardeners in the PNW with Diana Wisen

4

Emerald Ash Borer: The Truth About A Hidden Threat to Washington's Forests

5

Top 10 Gardening Tips for 2026

6

Free Public Gardens of Washington: Yakima Area Arboretum

7

Native Bees in Your Yard Are Doing Important Work

8

How to Think Like a Vegetable Gardener

9

Free Public Gardens of Washington: Bellevue Botanical Garden

10

Vegetable Crop Rotation Secrets to Save Time and Soil

11

A Short Holiday Interlude

12

Northwest Native Plant Guilds: How to Design Low-Maintenance Gardens

13

Rediscovering The Lost Apples Of The Pacific Northwest

14

Soil Structure Secrets: Grow Thriving, Vibrant Gardens

15

Gardening for Clean Water: How Everyday Choices Impact Water Quality

16

How Climate Shifts Are Changing Our Pest Problems

17

Soil Health Secrets: How to Build Resilient Garden Soil

18

Soil Health Made Simple: A Practical Guide

19

The Washington Bee Atlas: Discovering the Secrets of our Native Bees

20

The Fire-Ready Garden: How to Make Your Yard Safer

21

How to Choose Fire-Resistant Plants for the Landscape

22

Conserving Water In The Garden: What Every Gardener Should Know

23

Simple Irrigation Strategies for a Thriving Home Garden

24

Pollinators: Why We Need Them and How to Help

25

Inside the WSU Extension Green School with Jennifer Marquis

26

Sneak Peak: WSU Master Gardener Advanced Education Conference 2025

27

Local Food, Big Impact: How Your Garden Can Make a Difference

28

How to Manage Your Backyard Forest: Best Practices for Small Landowners

29

Better Together: How Plant Diversity Supports Garden Health

30

Wildlife Pests vs. Gardeners: How to Find the Balance with Dr. Dana Sanchez

31

Nearby Nature: How Plants Benefit Mind and Body

32

Web Builders and Pest Busters: Why Gardeners Need Spiders

33

Gardening In A Changing Climate: Tips For Resilient Landscapes

34

The Best Edible Perennials For the Pacific Northwest with Lisa Taylor

35

How to Turn Food Scraps Into Garden Gold with Vermicompost

36

How to Support Brain Health in Later Life With Gardening

37

Nature's Calendar: The Value of Phenology in the Garden

38

Rooting Out the Truth: Debunking Common Gardening Myths Part 2

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Rooting Out the Truth: Debunking Common Gardening Myths Part 1

40

Holiday Houseplants: How to Care for Poinsettias, Christmas Cacti, and More with Jeanette Stehr-Green

41

Bee Prepared: Overwintering Solitary Bees Made Simple

42

How to Grow Shiitake Mushrooms on Logs with Kevin Zobrist

43

Seed Saving Secrets: How to Save, Store, and Share Seeds with Kamori Cattadoris

44

One Year of Growth: Celebrating Our First Anniversary

45

How to Create Edible Ecosystems for Easy Food Production

46

Pesticide Labels Demystified: What You Need to Know with Rachel Bomberger

47

Harvesting the Best: Tomato Tips for Washington Gardeners with Alice Slusher

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The Fundamentals You Need To Tackle Noxious Weeds In Washington with Anne Shuster

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Garden Truths: How to Identify Reliable Gardening Advice

50

Unwelcome Guests: What You Need to Know About Japanese Beetles in Washington State with Cassie Cichorz

51

2024 Advanced Education Conference Preview: Gardening in a Changing Climate

52

Defensible Space: Practical Steps to Wild Fire Resilience - Episode 22

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How to Prevent Crimes Against Nature with PlantAmnesty with Keith Dekker - Episode 21

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Digging Deeper: Exploring the Link Between Geology and Soil Composition with Mark Amara - Episode 20

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From Vine To Table: What You Need to Know About Growing Great Grapes in Your Backyard with Gwen Hoheisel - Episode 19

56

Cultivating Tomorrow: A Special Episode for Cougs Give 2024

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Spring into Action: Essential Tips for Starting Your Vegetable Garden with Bob Cain - Episode 18

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Pests, Predators, and Prevention: IPM Strategies for Vegetable Gardens with Laurel Moulton - Episode 17

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How to Support Solitary Bees with Thyra McKelvie - Episode 16

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Unveiling the Secrets of Successful Rain Gardens with Valorie Savisky - Episode 15

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Unlocking the Soil Carbon Code with Doug Collins- Episode 014

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Dry to Dazzling: Xeriscape Gardening with Elaine Jamerson

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Digging into the Basics of Soil Biology - Episode 12

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Designing With Nature: An Introduction to Permaculture - Episode 011

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Managing Winter Issues in Trees with Tim Kohlhauff - Episode 010

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Pollinators in Winter with David James - Episode 009

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Greening Your Space: Caring for House Plants with Ann Amato - Episode 008

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Creepy Garden Critters with Todd Murray - Episode 007

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Bringing The Outdoors In: Indoor Gardening Essentials with Jonica Burkett - Episode 006

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Surviving Winter's Wrath: Preparing Your Garden for Winter Weather with Bonnie Orr - Episode 005

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Cultivating Second Chances: Benton-Franklin Master Gardeners Empower Incarcerated Youth

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Rooted Resilience: How to Harvest and Store Crops for Winter - Episode 003

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Cultivating Expertise: Inside the Master Gardener Program with Jennifer Marquis - Episode 002

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Rooted Beginnings - Meet Your Host and What to Expect - Episode 001

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