On this show I discuss the effect of climate change on our gardens with OSU Extension Agent Brooke Edmunds and how we can help monitor the changes as 'Citizen Scientists"

Down in the Dirt with Diana

Down in the Dirt with Diana – August 30, 2016 – The Effect Of Climate Change On Our Gardens

I continue my visit to the Marion Garden, talking to Carol Horning in the Beneficial Insect Garden, Beth Hussaini in the Native Plant Garden, and Michael Johnson, the caretaker of the grapes.  

Down in the Dirt With Diana – August 23, 2016 – More at the Marion Garden

I visit the Marion Garden, the demonstration garden for the Marion County Master Gardeners, and talk to Hank Burroughs. Hank is the Master Gardener in charge of planning, planting and tending the vegetable beds there. His focus is on sustainability, resilience, and feeding yourself from your garden all year around.    

Down in the Dirt with Diana – August 9, 2016 – Talking to Hank Burroughs about the Vegetable Test Beds at the Marion Garden

I visit Whitman Farms in Salem, Oregon, and talk to Lucille about a few of her specialties -  currants, gooseberries, and mulberries, and a few other plants along the way.  

Down in the Dirt with Diana – July 26, 2016 – Talking to Lucille Whitman about Currants, Gooseberries and Mulberries

I visit Alan Thompson and we talk about his beautiful garden nestled at the base of forested hillsides along the North Fork of the Santiam River outside of Lyons, Oregon.

Down in the Dirt with Diana – June 14, 2016 – Alan Thompson’s Garden

I talk to Gail Langelotto, Associate Professor of Urban and Community Horticulture at Oregon State University, and the Statewide Master Gardener Program Coordinator about  beneficial insects and particularly about spiders and why we should appreciate them and encourage them in our gardens.  

Down in the Dirt with Diana – May 24, 2016 – Spiders and Beneficial Insects with Gail Langolatto

I visit Linda Beutler, curator of the Brewster Rogerson Clematis Collection to talk about spring blooming clematis. then I talk to Vanca Lumsden and learn what makes a savvy plant shopper. 

Down in the Dirt with Diana – May 10, 2016 – Spring Blooming Clematis with Linda Beutler, and What Makes a Savvy Plant Shopper with Vanca Lumsden

We tackle the topic of weed control with Weston Miller, OSU extension agent for Clackamas, Washington and Multonomah counties, organic gardening specialist, and host of the XRAY Radio gardening show in Portland, 'Grow PDX'.

Down in the Dirt With Diana – April 26, 2016 – Weeds !

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to create and build a display garden at a big garden show. I talk to Judith Jones and Vanca Lumsden who have been building gardens at the big Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle for over 20 years. Then, for the cat lovers out there, we learn about creating a 'catio' in your back yard - a patio for cats !

Down in the Dirt with Diana – April 12, 2016 – Building a Garden Show Display Garden and ‘Catios”- a Patio for Cats!

I take a walk through the display garden at Dancing Oaks Nursery in Monmouth with owner Leonard Foltz to see what is blooming in early spring.  

Down in the Dirt with Diana – March 29, 2016 – A Walk Through Dancing Oaks Nursery

My first guest, master gardener Trinity Sheridan, discusses her techniques for growing great sweet potatoes.  Then I talk to master gardener Elaine Smith about no-till gardening.

Down in the Dirt with Diana – March 22, 2016 – Growing Sweet Potatoes and No-Till Gardening

My first guest is Marion and Polk County extension agent Neil Bell about proper techniques and timing for pruning those unruly shrubs and trees. Then I talk to Glen Maki from 13th Street Nursery in Salem about the art of Bonsai. 

Down in the Dirt with Diana – February 23, 2016 – Pruning Ornamental Shrubs and The Art of Bonsai

Chris Brindle from Wild Birds Unlimited in Salem is my guest, discussing ways to attract birds to the garden, which birds we can expect to see, what to feed them, and how to create a bird friendly habitat. Who wouldn’t love to see more birds in their yard ? 

Down in the Dirt With Diana – February 9. 2016 – Attracting Birds to the Garden

This is our annual show about composting. Sally White, Salem compost and vermiculture (composting with worms) expert joins us to discuss the why and how of compost making. 

Down in the Dirt with Diana – Jan. 12, 2016 – Compost !

This week  I talk to Jenny Meisel, Resource Conservationist at the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District. about what they do as an organization and how they can be helpful to the backyard gardener, and about the Backyard Habitat Certification Program that they are developing.

Down in the Dirt with Diana – Dec. 8, 2015 – Marion Soil and Water Conservation District and the Backyard Habitat Program

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