Oregon strawberries-unlike any in the world? Plus summer pruning, fireblight and repotting potted plants.

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Wed, 06/14/2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Oregon strawberry
What would you choose: a medium-sized strawberry from Oregon or a gargantuan strawberry from California? Plus summer pruning, repotting potted plants, fireblight, and more soil discussion.

Host Glen Andresen is live in the studio, along with Jim Gilbert. The Oregon strawberry is unlike any other in the world. We explore why. Plus potted plants always (it seems) do better when they are repotted, so we give you tips on repotting. Also, a discussion of fireblight, susceptible plants, and tips on prevention. And get your pruners sharpened and lubed, it's almost time for summer pruning.

As always, we'll have a new Plant of the Month (beets) and a new Garden Stumper (the winner gets a free sharpening of a hand tool from Cully Farm Store in Northeast Portland!). Plus, our Dirtbag Dictionary term  compares the terms "humus."  And, of course, what's annoying Glen this month...or at least what he's been thinking about!

Don't forget, if you have a gardening question, and don't want to call in, you can always email us at thedirtbag@kboo.org -- we'll answer your question on the air during the next show.

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