The Dirtbag

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, a ... 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 great... 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 you w... 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 garde... 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 will ... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert discuss summer weed control and watering, pruning fruit trees in the summer, and Jim's garden travels to Italy. As always, we'll answer your gardening questions, have a new Plant of the Month (fruit trees that are good candidates fo... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert discuss gardening in brutally hot weather, honey bee swarming, and Jim's garden travels to Russia and Korea. As always, we'll answer your gardening questions, have a new Plant of the Month (mulberry), quiz you with a new Garden Stump... Read more

It's the composting edition. Host Glen Andresen discusses the single most important thing you can do as a gardener: make and use compost. We'll explore bin options, speeding up the process, and pitfalls to avoid. Plus, a short primer on worm composting. As always, we'll an... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and  guest Jim Gilbert discuss where on the tree or bush the fruit actually grows, whether it be on old wood, new wood, spurs, or a combination. Plus, we hammer home the importance of thinning fruits and vegetables. And finally, Jim reports on his recent ... Read more