Humus and Humans

Even though most of us avoid Latin names whenever possible, they can contain clues about a plant and its history.  One day, Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardener Volunteer Cathy McCarthy noticed something strange about the species names of many of the plants she worked with.  In this episode, she shares what she found in the ensuing investigation.    Show notes available at www.gpmga.org

A poor craftsman may blame his tools, but a responsible gardener cares for hers.  Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardener Volunteer Kitty Williams shares cutting-edge tool maintenance tips, as well as some gift ideas for gardeners in your life.   Show notes available at www.gpmga.org

No greenhouse, heat mat, or grow light?  No problem!  In this episode, but Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardener Volunteer Connie Sorrel shares her favorite low-tech method for getting seeds started. Show notes available at www.gpmga.org   

Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardener Volunteer Audrey Hirsch illuminates some lesser-known bulbs: alliums.  Whatever your motivations for gardening--whether alimentary or aesthetic--there's an allium out there for you! Show notes available at www.gpmga.org

Nothing in the garden exemplifies delayed gratification quite like a bulb.  Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardener Volunteer Dudley Bush explains how bulb planters can set themselves up for spring success. Show notes available at www.gpmga.org

Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardener Volunteer Pat Lust explains why we should all go native and shares some tips for gardeners who might not know where to start. Show notes available at www.gpmga.org

In this Humus and Humans pilot episode, Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardener Volunteer Rachel Watman tells us all about kudzu--why we love to hate it, and why we should love to love it. Show notes available at www.gpmga.org