Glen Andresen

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 recipe! ... 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 happening o... 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, we'l... Read more

Host Glen Andresen welcomes back Jim Gilbert, who, since last on in February, has visited Russia, New Jersey, and New Zealand, all in search of tasty varieties of fruits. He'll give us his report. We'll also discuss why and how we  thin fruits and vegetables to enhance the ... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert discuss pruning grapes and kiwis. This month's word on the Dirtbag Dictionary (where we define a common or uncommon gardening term) is the difference between pollinization and fertilization (and we return to last month's "chilling re... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert survived the cold, wind, and ice! But what about our garden plants? Probably, but time will tell. Now it's time to think about dormant pruning of your fruit trees...and we'll offer tips and tricks on what we've learned through the de... Read more

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