The Dirtbag

Our first pre-recorded but live Dirtbag show since this virus thang got going...and it went pretty well we think. Join us. Host Glen Andresen is joined by Jim Gilbert, where we talk about where garden plants come from, watering during the dry season (though not necessari... Read more

Host Glen Andresen is joined by Jim Gilbert to discuss the Home Orchard Society's Fruit Propagation Fair, where you can learn to build your own fruit tree. Plus it's planting time, both inside and out (well, not so much out, yet). As always, we'll have a new Plant of th... Read more

It's February, which means it's fruit tree grafting (and pruning) time and the beginning of seed starting time. We'll give you our best tips on what to do for success at each. And it's waaaay to early to be planting most veggies outside, but some can go out now. Which wh... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert know it's January - but there are sure signs of spring. We'll talk about what buds are about to break this month. Plus, time to order seeds, prune fruit trees, and collect scion wood and procure rootstock. What's scion wood and ro... Read more

Host Glen Andresen and guest Jim Gilbert talk up fruitcakes.  You see, we love 'em! Tune in to find out why. Also, we don't think soil needs to "sleep" during the winter...or anytime, for that matter. Plus, why it's a good idea to not necessarily do a complete garden cle... Read more

"How do I love leaves? Let me count the ways." Host Glen Andresen offers his apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning, but here at The Dirtbag, this is the season when we have leaves on our minds! Leaves  are cheap (OK, free), mostly easy to acquire, and are a valuable ad... Read more

Host Glen Andresen welcomes back Jim Gilbert, recently returned from another round-the-globe trip sluething tasty fruits that might be able to be grown successfully here--we'll get his report. Plus, the All About Fruit Show from Home Orchard Society is right around the c... Read more