The Dirtbag

Host Glen Andresen and co-pilot Jim Gilbert offer up a live pre-recorded show made on 2/5/24. Oh boy, what an ice and cold and wind storm we had, but how much plant damage was actually done? It's too early to tell so don't go digging up any plants until you are absolutely s... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and co-pilot Jim Gilbert are again in the studio live, so give us a call! It's time for dormant pruning of fruit trees, and we've got the how and when answers, from apples to kiwis...and what NOT to prune now. Plus, yep, cold weather is finally arriving a... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert are back in the studio live. Did you know we have a new Plant Hardiness Zone? We do, and you didn't even have to move! We discuss what this means for you and what you can (mostly reliably) grow.  Plus, it's time to plan for the upcom... Read more

Host Glen Andresen welcomes back Jim Gilbert to the studio to talk about final tasks in the fall garden. Plus make plans now to take advantage of the single best free source of nutrients for your garden: leaves! And now is the time to convert grass or weeds to raised (or no... Read more

Host Glen Andresen is live in the studio, and joining him by phone is Columbia County OSU Extension agent Chip Bubl. Chip is a native Oregonian and boy, does he know vegetables (and much more, of course). Join us for a lively discussion of topics as diverse as how much wate... Read more

Host Glen Andresen is live in the studio, along with Jim Gilbert. Oh my, what a bountiful year so far-- we'll offer ideas on what to do with all that produce. Plus, Jim introduces us to a new fuzzless peach! As always, we'll have a new Plant of the Month (green beans) and a... Read more

Host Glen Andresen is live in the studio, along with Jim Gilbert. There's a lot of growin' goin' on in the garden and on the farm. It's time for summer pruning of fruit trees, especially if you don't want your trees to get much bigger. Plus a discussion of humus in the soil... Read more

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 firebligh... Read more

Host Glen Andresen is live in the studio, along with Jim Gilbert. Can heat whiplash cause long-lasting damage in our fruit and vegetable plants? Plus, a primer on caring for potted plants, both fruits and vegetables. And now is a good time to get a handle on the competition... Read more