KUOW 94.9 Public Radio http://www.kuow.org/garden/ Gardening Notes with Carl Elliot We bring you past programs with Carl Elliot, our now retired radio gardener, exclusively on the web and as a podcast. We bring you past programs with Carl Elliot, our now retired radio gardener, exclusively on the web and as a podcast. en-us © Copyright 2008, KUOW http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Public Radio KUOW Web Staff webhelp@kuow.org http://www.kuow.org/images/pod/logo_144.jpg http://www.kuow.org/garden/ 144 222 Fri, 16 May 2008 18:06:06 -0700 Fri, 16 May 2008 18:06:06 -0700 KUOW 94.9 Public Radio no KUOW 94.9 Public Radio June is right around the corner, and with it come beautiful bellflowers. In this show from 6/27/01, Carl Elliott praises the summer blush of the bellflower.... June is right around the corner, and with it come beautiful bellflowers. In this show from 6/27/01, Carl Elliott praises the summer blush of the bellflower. Host Guy Nelson joins him for an introductory lesson (and Guy also sings the Plantman theme song a cappella). We're counting down to our last Plantman gardening podcast, so tune in! June is right around the corner, and with it come beautiful bellflowers. In this show from 6/27/01, Carl Elliott praises the summer blush of the bellflower. Host Guy Nelson joins him for an introductory lesson (and Guy also sings the Plantman theme song a cappella). We're counting down to our last Plantman gardening podcast, so tune in! http://www.kuow.org/defaultProgram.asp?ID=14943 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/podcast/garden20080514.mp3 Wed, 14 May 2008 16:00:00 PST gardening, carl elliott, bellflowers KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Remember the story of Jack and the Beanstalk? Did you ever wonder what fertilizer did he use? In this show from May 23, 2001, Carl Elliott helps turn... Remember the story of Jack and the Beanstalk? Did you ever wonder what fertilizer did he use? In this show from May 23, 2001, Carl Elliott helps turn the fairytale of beautiful beans into a reality. Fe Fi Fo Fum ... it's time to grow the beanstalk with your green thumb! Remember the story of Jack and the Beanstalk? Did you ever wonder what fertilizer did he use? In this show from May 23, 2001, Carl Elliott helps turn the fairytale of beautiful beans into a reality. Fe Fi Fo Fum ... it's time to grow the beanstalk with your green thumb! http://www.kuow.org/defaultProgram.asp?ID=14873 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/podcast/Garden20080507.mp3 Wed, 07 May 2008 16:00:00 PST gardening, organic, carl elliott, beans KUOW 94.9 Public Radio April showers bring May flowers! Carl Elliott names his Top Five May Flowers. Number One? The lawn daisy. In this show from May 1, 2002, Carl reminisces... April showers bring May flowers! Carl Elliott names his Top Five May Flowers. Number One? The lawn daisy. In this show from May 1, 2002, Carl reminisces about when his first love gave him a daisy chain, then reveals what flower he'd place in his dream garden. April showers bring May flowers! Carl Elliott names his Top Five May Flowers. Number One? The lawn daisy. In this show from May 1, 2002, Carl reminisces about when his first love gave him a daisy chain, then reveals what flower he'd place in his dream garden. http://www.kuow.org/defaultProgram.asp?ID=14822 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/podcast/garden20080430.mp3 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:00:00 PST Carl Elliott, daisy, may flowers, organic, gardening KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Nettle... Kelp... cow dung... Carl Elliott throws them all together for the perfect organic fertilizer. In this show from June 5, 2002, Carl imparts... Nettle... Kelp... cow dung... Carl Elliott throws them all together for the perfect organic fertilizer. In this show from June 5, 2002, Carl imparts the secret recipes for compost teas and liquid fertilizers to prevent transplant shock. What's toxic and what isn't? What magic mix helps the garden grow? Double, double, toil and trouble... time to raise your blossoms from the rubble! Nettle... Kelp... cow dung... Carl Elliott throws them all together for the perfect organic fertilizer. In this show from June 5, 2002, Carl imparts the secret recipes for compost teas and liquid fertilizers to prevent transplant shock. What's toxic and what isn't? What magic mix helps the garden grow? Double, double, toil and trouble... time to raise your blossoms from the rubble! http://www.kuow.org/defaultProgram.asp?ID=14735 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/podcast/Garden20080423.mp3 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:00:00 PST Carl Elliot, Gardening KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Slow to unfold, but beautiful to behold: it's cherry blossom season! Seattle celebrates the Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival this weekend.... Slow to unfold, but beautiful to behold: it's cherry blossom season! Seattle celebrates the Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival this weekend. Carl Elliott and Steve Scher giddily recall cherry petals spiraling "like snowfall." Tune in for compost, mulch, and the real story on why Carl finally became a gardener. Slow to unfold, but beautiful to behold: it's cherry blossom season! Seattle celebrates the Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival this weekend. Carl Elliott and Steve Scher giddily recall cherry petals spiraling "like snowfall." Tune in for compost, mulch, and the real story on why Carl finally became a gardener. http://www.kuow.org/defaultProgram.asp?ID=14725 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/podcast/Garden20080416.mp3 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:00:00 PST Cherry Blossoms, carl elliott, gardening, organic, mulch, compost KUOW 94.9 Public Radio "The keeping of bees is like the direction of sunbeams." Henry David Thoreau got it right when he mused on the winged pollinator. In this show... "The keeping of bees is like the direction of sunbeams." Henry David Thoreau got it right when he mused on the winged pollinator. In this show from April 17, 2002, organic gardener Carl Elliott buzzes about his favorite: the orchard mason bee. Carl advises Steve on how to make a great habitat for bees in your backyard. Carmelie calls to ask specifics on building bee blocks. Ron worries about a madrona tree struggling to survive. Ann asks about one of the prettiest signs of spring: cherry tree blossoms. Bees and blossoms on this gardening podcast... find out what the buzz is about! "The keeping of bees is like the direction of sunbeams." Henry David Thoreau got it right when he mused on the winged pollinator. In this show from April 17, 2002, organic gardener Carl Elliott buzzes about his favorite: the orchard mason bee. Carl advises Steve on how to make a great habitat for bees in your backyard. Carmelie calls to ask specifics on building bee blocks. Ron worries about a madrona tree struggling to survive. Ann asks about one of the prettiest signs of spring: cherry tree blossoms. Bees and blossoms on this gardening podcast... find out what the buzz is about! http://www.kuow.org/defaultProgram.asp?ID=14676 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/podcast/Garden20080409.mp3 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:00:00 PST carl elliott, gardening notes, weekday, spring, bees, blossoms, flowers KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Holy snail shells, Plantman! What's that lurking in the garden? It's a slug! In this show from April 3, 2002, Carl Elliott brings out his secret weapons... Holy snail shells, Plantman! What's that lurking in the garden? It's a slug! In this show from April 3, 2002, Carl Elliott brings out his secret weapons to battle the slugs. From copper strips to beer traps, Carl's pulling out all the stops. It's a garden showdown - Plantman versus Slugman - find out who wins, on this gardening podcast. Holy snail shells, Plantman! What's that lurking in the garden? It's a slug! In this show from April 3, 2002, Carl Elliott brings out his secret weapons to battle the slugs. From copper strips to beer traps, Carl's pulling out all the stops. It's a garden showdown - Plantman versus Slugman - find out who wins, on this gardening podcast. http://www.kuow.org/defaultProgram.asp?ID=14636 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/podcast/garden20080402.mp3 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:00:00 PST Carl Elliot, Gardening, slug KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Naked ladies? Dwarf umbrellas? Summer snowflakes? What is Carl Elliott talking about? Only the winners of the 2008 Great Plant Picks. Carl introduces... Naked ladies? Dwarf umbrellas? Summer snowflakes? What is Carl Elliott talking about? Only the winners of the 2008 Great Plant Picks. Carl introduces us to the "Academy Awards" for plants, also known as Great Plant Picks, where a panel of pro gardeners pick the best of the best. Naked ladies? Dwarf umbrellas? Summer snowflakes? What is Carl Elliott talking about? Only the winners of the 2008 Great Plant Picks. Carl introduces us to the "Academy Awards" for plants, also known as Great Plant Picks, where a panel of pro gardeners pick the best of the best. http://www.kuow.org/defaultProgram.asp?ID=14582 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/podcast/garden20080326.mp3 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:00:00 PST Carl Elliott, organic, gardening, great plant picks KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Pay up! It's time to make a deposit in the bank... the soil bank. In this show from March 20, 2002, Carl stresses the importance of replenishing the soil... Pay up! It's time to make a deposit in the bank... the soil bank. In this show from March 20, 2002, Carl stresses the importance of replenishing the soil after draining its minerals every crop season. He and Steve talk organic matter, ecolawns, where to find municipal compost and how to repair your lawn when you have zealously digging dogs. Pay up! It's time to make a deposit in the bank... the soil bank. In this show from March 20, 2002, Carl stresses the importance of replenishing the soil after draining its minerals every crop season. He and Steve talk organic matter, ecolawns, where to find municipal compost and how to repair your lawn when you have zealously digging dogs. http://www.kuow.org/defaultProgram.asp?ID=14540 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/podcast/garden20080319.mp3 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:00:00 PST municipal compost, gardening, soil, ecolawns KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Look over there – do you see them? The yellow, purples and greens, magically unfolding from the ground? Spring is in bloom, thanks to seeds planted... Look over there – do you see them? The yellow, purples and greens, magically unfolding from the ground? Spring is in bloom, thanks to seeds planted long ago. In this broadcast from March 13, 2002, Carl Elliott revealed his secrets on how and when to plant seeds. Listeners call in about peas, tough leeks and doing battle with swordferns. Tune in, as Carl helps prep gardens to bloom for spring. Look over there – do you see them? The yellow, purples and greens, magically unfolding from the ground? Spring is in bloom, thanks to seeds planted long ago. In this broadcast from March 13, 2002, Carl Elliott revealed his secrets on how and when to plant seeds. Listeners call in about peas, tough leeks and doing battle with swordferns. Tune in, as Carl helps prep gardens to bloom for spring. http://www.kuow.org/defaultProgram.asp?ID=14497 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/podcast/garden20080312.mp3 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:00:00 PST Carl Elliot, Gardening, seeds, starters, cloche, cold frame