The Dirtbag

There's no biological reason to rototill your soil...so why do it? Host Glen Andresen welcomes back Will Newman to talk soil…and specifically to try to answer the question: To till or not to till (the vegetable beds). We'll also get an update on OSALT and its properties. ... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert pruning peaches and nectarines now…and why that is prefered to pruning them when they are dormant. Plus, the Home Orchard Society's big spring event, the Fruit Propagation Fair is Sunday, March 18; we'll tell you what to expect.  ... Read more

Host Glen Andresen welcomes Jim Gilbert back to the fold to talk about his ongoing project to find or breed a variety of apricot that does well AND produces fruit reliably west of the Cascades. Plus, what's with this crazy February weather? Well, it's perfectly normal. A... Read more

Host Glen Andresen finally gets to talk to Franki Baccellieri about the Temperate Orchard Conservancy. Plus, a discussion of what to prune now and what to prune later. And some ideas on what to do with your cover crop come spring. As always, we'll answer your gardening ... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert discuss some non-gardening tasks, including soil tests and dormant sprays. We'll also talk to Franki Baccellieri about the Home Orchard Society's latest big project, the Temperate Orchard Conservancy. Plus, Jim will  give us a rep... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert discuss, what else, leaves! Listen in to learn a nifty nmenonic device to remember what nutrients plants need and what leaves have to offer. Plus, Jim will  give us a report on what's happening on the farm…and a tasty quince recip... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert discuss composting…and the merits of chipper/shredders for home gardeners. Plus, Jim has been on the road tasting new (and old, no doubt) varieties of jujubes and pineapple guava--he'll give us a report on that and what's happenin... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert return after a month off to talk about cover crops, harvesting and storing squash (and other veggies and fruits), planting in the fall…and the Home Orchard Society's upcoming All About Fruit Show (October 21 and 22). As always, w... Read more

  Gene Bradley fills in as host today for Glen Andresen, who is on break. Gene's guests will be Bob Hatton, program director of the Portland Fruit Tree Project, who will talk about their work in Portland, and Weston Miller, OSU Extension Service Horticulturalist, who wil... Read more