The Dirtbag

It's February, the month a gardener's thoughts turn to…seeds and seed catalogs. Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert talk seeds, seed starting, and planting bareroot trees. It's too early to plant most seeds and transplant seedlings, but time to get started on planning.... Read more

It's cold, damp, and January. Plants are dormant. That means it's pruning time for many fruits. Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert will discuss the whens and hows of dormant pruning of grapes, kiwis, cane berries, fruit trees, and whatever else. Plus, can we dig aroun... Read more

It's the 3rd annual beekeeping edition on The Dirtbag! And why not, as December is an excellent time for edible gardeners to think about, plan for, then order seeds or fruiting plants for the  garden…and this year, we urge you to consider the idea of planting a little somet... Read more

Is your garden ready for cold weather? Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert offer tips on cold-proofing your tender fruits and veggies. Also, suggestions on how to get your garden beds ready now for spring planting. As always, we'll answer your gardening questions, have... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert try to convice you that the upcoming Home Orchard Society All About Fruit Show is THEE fruit tasting event in the Pac NW, if not North America! Plus Jim  will bring us up to speed on his latest fruit-finding trip--this time to Korea ... Read more

Host Glen Andresen welcomes back John Saltveit, master grafter of fruit trees and major garden experimenter, as you will see! We'll also discuss food fermentation and eating weeds. As always, we'll answer your gardening questions, have a new Plant of the Month (edible weed... Read more

It's August, and that means some pears are ready to be picked. Do you know what type of pears you have? Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert talk pears: types, varieties, harvesting, storage and ripening. As always, we'll answer your gardening questions, have a new Plan... Read more

July and August are the ideal months to build fruit trees using the bud grafting method; tune in to hear host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert discuss this method. Plus, a discussion about when and how to pick fruits and veggies at their peak. As always, we'll answer yo... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert talk about which veggies to start now for fall and winter harvest. And those veggies are this month's Plant of the month. As always, we'll answer your gardening questions; a new Garden Stumper (with the winners getting tickets to th... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert take on the hard-to-muster-the-will task of thinning both fruits and veggies. But thin you must. Plus easier methods of garden pest control. As always, we'll have a new Plant of the Month (sea berry); a new Garden Stumper; and what'... Read more