The Dirtbag

It's the dry season in western Oregon and host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert discuss ways to conserve soil moisture. We'll aslo pick up from last month and talk about summer pruning and grafting of fruit trees. Plus, a discussion about "why isn't my plant growing?"... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert discuss watering and mulching techniques, summer pruning and grafting of fruit trees, and planting (or at least the planning for) veggies for fall and winter harvest. And it is strawberry season!  As always, we'll answer your gar... Read more

Host Glen Andresen welcomes back Jim Gilbert, who, since last on in February, has visited Russia, New Jersey, and New Zealand, all in search of tasty varieties of fruits. He'll give us his report. We'll also discuss why and how we  thin fruits and vegetables to enhance t... Read more

Host Glen Andresen welcomes back Columbia County OSU Extention Horticulturalist Chip Bubl to talk veggies, veggies and more veggies! Of course, we can't not talk about the dismal vegetable-growing weather we've experienced thus far this year. So, what does that mean for ... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert discuss pruning grapes and kiwis. This month's word on the Dirtbag Dictionary (where we define a common or uncommon gardening term) is the difference between pollinization and fertilization (and we return to last month's "chilling... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert survived the cold, wind, and ice! But what about our garden plants? Probably, but time will tell. Now it's time to think about dormant pruning of your fruit trees...and we'll offer tips and tricks on what we've learned through the... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert unveil a couple of new segments to the show: first, The Dirtbag Dictionary, where we'll define a gardening term that you may or may not  know the full definition of. This month's Dirtbag Dictionary word is "dioecious." And second,... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert discuss the pros and cons of "plasticulture," the practice of using plastic as a mulch or covering on raised beds. Also, late fall is a great time for planting fruit trees, so Jim will pass along tips to get your trees off to a gr... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert discuss the many different ways gardeners can use leaves; harvesting fall fruits and veggies; and Jim's garden travels to Korea. As always, we'll answer your gardening questions, have a new Plant of the Month (persimmon), quiz yo... Read more

It's been a bumper year for apples and pears so host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert talk about how to properly store these fruits. It's also prime time for planting cover crops. We'll give you a rundown on planting and our favorites. As always, we'll answer your ga... Read more