(Airdate: July 2, 2026) In July In the Garden, we begin a series on garden amendments starting with nitrogen — what it is, where to find it, and how it affects our plants. Barbara and Julia discuss summer pruning of fruit and ornamental trees with special guest Master Gardener Doug van Allen. The show airs every Thursday from 6-6:30 pm.
(Airdate: June 4, 2026) June In the Garden talks about critters that we share our community with and how we can co-exist peacefully. Dianna and Mary Beth talk about critters causing havoc in your vegetable garden. Julia and Barbara offer strategies to reduce deer and rabbit damage in any garden. The show airs every Thursday from 6-6:30 pm.
(Airdate: May 7, 2026) May In the Garden is all about soil. Julia talks about soil microbes and a home activity that you can do to test soil microbes called “Soil your Shorts.” Mary Beth goes into the Wonderful World of Worms. Dianna extols the virtues of mulch mulch mulch. Barbara demystifies the process of soil testing.
Join us In the Garden every Thursday at 6pm on KPTZ.
(Airdate: April 2, 2026) In our April episode, Dianna and Mary Beth explore the adventure of growing perennial vegetables, berries, and herbs. They cover how these crops can help suppress weeds, form ground covers, attract pollinators, and provide beauty in the garden — as well as produce long-term nutritious harvests. April is also Native Plant Appreciation Month. Julia and Barbara raise awareness about the connection between native plants and native pollinators in the home garden, and discuss ways to offer nectar and pollen to beneficial wildlife. The show airs Thursday from 6-6:30 pm.
(Airdate: March 5, 2026) In our March episode, Dianna and Mary Beth talk about starting seeds indoors using “season extenders” to get vegetables growing for an earlier harvest. Barbara and Julia talk about the 4 D’s of pruning flowering shrubs, and cover the possible benefits and risks of using horticultural and neem oils. The show airs Thursday from 6-6:30 pm.
(Airdate: February 5, 2026) In our February episode, Dianna and Mary Beth talk about starting seeds indoors using heat mats and grow lights. Barbara is joined by special guest Master Gardener Doug van Allen, co-manager of the PTHS Culinary Garden and volunteer pruner at the Blue Heron School Orchard. Doug shares the principles of pruning trees in winter for health, structure, and fruit production. The show airs Thursday from 6-6:30 pm. To read more about pruning, find a free publication “PNW400” from the Pacific Northwest Extension: Training and Pruning Your Home Orchard
(Airdate: January 1, 2026) In our January episode, Dianna and Mary Beth talk about favorite alliums and getting onions ready to transplant in the spring for a fine harvest in summer and fall. Julia and Barbara advise on the benefits of winter weeding before weeds have a chance to flower. January is also a time for new seed starting, and Julia shares a method to start seeds without equipment like heat mats or a greenhouse. The show airs Thursday from 6-6:30 pm.
To learn more about seed starting, visit: All the Dirt on Winter Sowing
(Airdate: December 4, 2025) Join us for the December episode. Dianna and Mary Beth delve into seed catalogs, how to interpret the codes, and how to make your choices for spring planting. Julia and Barbara talk about the care and planting of live Christmas trees and how to look after hummingbirds in the winter. The show airs Thursday from 6-6:30 pm.
(Airdate: November 6, 1025) Join us for the November episode of In the Garden, all about putting the garden to bed for the winter. Hear about winter care of dahlias, how to use leaves, and mulch-mulch-mulch: why mulching is so important for the Pacific Northwest garden. The show airs Thursday from 6 to 6:30pm. To read more about mulch, see:
(Airdate: October 2, 2025) Join us for the October episode of our newest show, In the Garden. Dianna and Mary Beth explore garlic varieties and tips on planting, harvesting, and curing. Julia and Barbara share ten steps on how to properly plant trees to give them a good start in life. The show airs Thursday from 6-6:30pm. Learn more about the “Ask a Master Gardener” clinic at WSU Jefferson County Master Gardener Plant Clinic.
