Radio Show: November 21
I will be in the studio today.
Joining me will be David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth, authors of
What's Wrong With My Plant? (And How Do I Fix It?):
A Visual Guide to Easy Diagnosis and Organic Remedies.
You can get more information about the authors at
their website.
97.3 KIRO FM
Remember that I am on News Talk 97.3 KIRO FM.
The call in number is 1-888-973-KIRO
Have a Question?
I have an answer but I don't have time to respond individually to each email question I receive
(but I do pretty well). A great place to find answers to your questions is on my
NWCN
podcasts at Northwest Cable News
.
Download/listen to the most recent one here!
Pictures from Garden Tour
Check out a few of my pictures from Southern France / Northern Italy.
What a great tour and fun companions!
Upcoming Appearances
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I will be at the annual
Turkey Bowl on Saturday, Nov 28.
The event starts at noon but I will show up
after my radio show.
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Then on Saturday, December 5, I will be doing my radio show live
from the Ballard Fred Meyers in conjunction with their
Christmas Tree Sale.
Watch the Storm Drains
The blustery weather is here and the leaves are falling.
Help your community out by keeping your storm drains clear of debris.
Not only will it help the cars in your neighborhood, but the bicyclists and pedestrians
will thank you too.
Garden Events
You will find the complete of sales and tours at the
Miller Library website.
My list showcases a few select upcoming events that go beyond sales and tours.
- Early November (now) through Wednesday, Dec 23:
The
annual Molbaks Poinsettia Festival is going on.
Check out the 42 varieties of poinsettias while you munch on Danish kringle.
Santa will be visiting on certain week-ends so be sure to check out the schedule.
- Thursday, November 19, 7 p.m.:
In Sync with the Flora of Chile, A
slideshow presentation by
Dan Hinkley and
Richie Steffen.
This lecture is part of the
Arboretum’s 75th Anniversary Event Series.
Dan and Richie believe that, despite the dominance of Eurasian plant
species in the gardens of the Pacific Northwest, there is no place on
earth more "in sync" with our region, floristically speaking, than
southern Chile. In this talk and slide show,
you’ll learn about a number of beautiful and unusual species that are
profoundly worthy of wider cultivation.
It takes place at the Center for Urban
Horticulture (3501 NE 41st Street in Seattle).
Admission and parking are free!
- Saturday, November 28 at noon:
The annual Turkey Bowl is back.
Bowl for a good cause and have a lot of fun doing it.
I will show up there after my radio show.
A total of 16 celebrity bowlers will be in attendance including former World Series champ
Dave Henderson, KING TV weatherman Rich Marriott,
Mariners announcer Rick Rizzs and Hydro champion driver Chip Hanauer.
For more information, call Mike Brown at (206) 235-4698.
- Saturday, November 28 through Saturday, January 2 (5 to 10 p.m. every night):
The Bellevue Botanical Garden's Garden d'Lights.
Approximately 500,000 lights brighten the Bellevue Botanical Garden in a
breathtaking, nationally recognized holiday display.
Garden d'Lights
will feature a new Poinsettia Tree and the
addition of an octopus to the “aquarium” in the Shorts Visitors’ Center
atrium. Admission is free; donations encouraged. For more information,
call 425-451-3755 or visit
their website.
Note that event parking is $5 at the Botanical Garden and free at Wilburton
Hill Park.
- Friday, December 4 (5 to 8 p.m.):
Conservatory after Hours.
The Volunteer Park Conservatory offers one of the only places to go
tropical within the city limits this Christmas. When the weather turns
frightful many of us dream of beach vacations, but economic reality
keeps us close to home. Save Friday evening, December 4th for a trip to
a balmy place where the palms sway, the orchids bloom and a harpist
plays quietly. Is this heaven? Perhaps; it’s also the only night of the
year that the Victorian Greenhouse in Capitol Hill’s Volunteer Park is
open after dark. Best of all, it’s free to the public; though the gift
shop is open so you might want to bring your wallet for a little holiday
shopping. Note that new and current members of the Friends of the Conservatory get a 25% discount!
- Friday, December 4 (2 to 8 p.m.) and Saturday, December 5 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.):
Greens Galore.
The Arboretum Foundation's beloved holiday sale returns to the Graham
Visitors Center at the Washington Park Arboretum.
This year’s sale will be the biggest and best yet. Along with a
wonderful selection of wreaths, swags, and fresh-cut greens, they will be
offering gifts, holiday cards, seasonal refreshments and lots more.
Holiday Ideas
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Send a calendar instead of a card and help a good cause.
Don't forget about the
Kitsap Master Gardeners' Gardeners at Play - 2010 calendar.
It's not your Momma's calendar ... but she'd love having one!
By the way, the Kitsap MGs are
sponsoring a tree at the local
Veteran's Home in Port Orchard. They are decorating it with
calendar pages (new and old).
Rumor has is that Mr. November (that's me) will be the star upon the tree top!
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King County offers
ideas to keep the Holidays green.
Gardening Green
Twenty-six local nurseries across King County are leading the way with this
initiative, helping consumers start or maintain green gardens that are
easy on the environment and the pocketbook. From landscape planning
advice to facilitate the longevity of a garden to natural yard care
products that prevent the use of harsh chemicals and pesticides, the
2009 Natural Yard Care Nurseries are local resources for sound advice
and environmentally-friendly products.
Here is a full list of nurseries.
What is a rain garden and how do I learn about them?
There are many opportunities around the Puget Sound to learn about Rain Gardens.
Rain gardens work like a native forest by capturing and infiltrating stormwater
from rooftops, driveways, and other hard surfaces.
Here are the benefits of Rain gardens
- reduce flooding by absorbing water from impervious surfaces
- filter oil, grease and toxic materials before they can pollute streams, lakes and bays
- help to recharge the aquifer by increasing the quantity of water that soaks into the ground
- provide beneficial wildlife habitat
The Stewardship partners is an organization that
helps private landowners restore and preserve the natural landscapes of Washington State.
On their website, you can get more information about
creating a rain garden.
They also have a schedule of upcoming workshops.
It's not garbage anymore!
If you are a Seattle Public Utilities, remember: Don't use regular plastic bags for your kitchen scraps.
Use biobags or line your kitchen composter with newspaper.
This is really important because regular plastic is the worst thing that can get into the compost.
Also, be careful that you don't accidentally put any glass in the yard waste container.
PCC Recipes (and new blog)
Lynne Vea of PCC is the regular chef on Gardening with Ciscoe.
Of course, Meeghan and I help her out!
Check out all of our past
Recipes.
Be sure to check out the PCC Natural Markets blog called
Stir-Fry.
Karen, the blogger, posted one recently about
my shoot with Lynne Vea..
Master Gardener Magazine
If you have not checked out the
Master Gardener Magazine, look at it online.
You will find great articles in there and lots of useful information.
Recycle your Pots!
The list has changed over time so contact your local nurseries to see if they recycle pots. Many do.
The good news is that, starting March 30, 2009, Seattle Public Utilities allows Seattle residents to recycle plastic plant pots.
Simply clean them out of dirt and debris and put them in your recycle bin.
Need help?
Many of you have heard the ads for the Millionair Club on the radio and have asked me for their website.
Find more information at the
Millionair Club.
