The Dirtbag

Host Glen Andresen is joined by Jim Gilbert for a pre-recorded live show, which, as always, is chalk full of gardening and plant news. We talk about growing onions, watering (and stopping watering), apple and pear diseases, and much more. As always, we'll have a new Plant ... Read more

Host Glen Andresen is joined by Jim Gilbert for a live pre-recorded show, which, as always, is chalk full of gardening and plant news. We talk about growing figs, bud grafting, planting a summer cover crop, and how and when to harvest pears. We also offer homage to two rece... Read more

Our first pre-recorded but live Dirtbag show since this virus thang got going...and it went pretty well we think. Join us. Host Glen Andresen is joined by Jim Gilbert, where we talk about where garden plants come from, watering during the dry season (though not necessarily ... Read more

Host Glen Andresen is joined by Jim Gilbert to discuss the Home Orchard Society's Fruit Propagation Fair, where you can learn to build your own fruit tree. Plus it's planting time, both inside and out (well, not so much out, yet). As always, we'll have a new Plant of the M... Read more

It's February, which means it's fruit tree grafting (and pruning) time and the beginning of seed starting time. We'll give you our best tips on what to do for success at each. And it's waaaay to early to be planting most veggies outside, but some can go out now. Which when?... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert know it's January - but there are sure signs of spring. We'll talk about what buds are about to break this month. Plus, time to order seeds, prune fruit trees, and collect scion wood and procure rootstock. What's scion wood and roots... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert talk up fruitcakes.  You see, we love 'em! Tune in to find out why. Also, we don't think soil needs to "sleep" during the winter...or anytime, for that matter. Plus, why it's a good idea to not necessarily do a complete garden clean-... Read more