SHOW ARCHIVE

Episode 229 • November 19, 2011

VIDEO ARCHIVE

We were reminded that winter is just around the corner this week, when the rains and wind returned to the area.  I guess we can say that the gardening season has ended now.  But has it?  For the avid gardener the gardening season is never really over.  For the dedicated gardener we will look for any reason to return to the garden, whether it is to clean up for the coming season or to just stroll around the garden for a weekly update, there is never a bad time for gardening.  Still we do have to get ready for the holidays and the winter weather yet to come.  Thanksgiving is coming up this week and we are truly thankful for having such wonderful sponsors and viewers.  What are you thankful for?

Don’t forget, next week is our last show for this season.  Garden Time will return in March of 2012.  Meanwhile, don’t forget to sign up for Facebook, Twitter and the Garden Time Magazine to keep up to date while we are gone.

This week we featured...

Setting a Fence Post

Setting a Fence Post

When you are doing a big structure in your garden you want to make sure that it lasts for awhile you want to make sure that there is a good foundation.  And the beginning of a good structure is a solid post.  This week we walked you though the steps for setting a post.  You first need to start by digging a good hole.  At least 18 inches is good for the starting depth. You will also want to check to make sure that you are in line with your property and that you are not digging into any underground gas, electric or communication lines.  You can call 811 and have someone come out for free and mark the lines with just a couple of days notice.  Then you will put a couple of inches of pea-gravel in the base of the hole.  This will allow the rain water to drain into the soil and will prevent your post from rotting at the base.  Put in your treated post and next set up braces to keep it level and sturdy while you pour your cement.  Once the concrete is poured you will want to wait for a week or so for it to cure.  It may take longer if it is wet or cold.  You can then remove the braces and put your brackets in for fencing or begin building your trellis or arbor.  We will have more tips in a later show.

Self Watering Container

Self Watering Container

When you have indoor plants sometimes you can love them to death.  Generally that means that you give them too much attention.  Most plants survive in the wild with no care at all.  In our homes we can give them too much water, too much light or too much abuse.  Sometimes we need a little reminder to prevent our best house plants from dying.  To help with that we found a self watering container from Lechuza.  This one has a wick in the bottom that will bring the water up from a reservoir to keep the plant watered at just the right amount.  It also has a little gage to tell you when to add water again!  We planted an orchid in the pot and it should have a long and healthy life in this great container.

Winter Tree Prep

Winter Tree Prep

The wind, rain and possible snow of the coming winter can mean trouble for your large landscape trees.  How can you tell if your trees are healthy enough for all that mother natural has to offer?  We sought out our favorite ‘Certified Arborist’ Terrill Collier from Collier Arbor Care (503-72ARBOR) and asked him for some signs we can look for.  Terrill took us to an area near Wilsonville for our first stop to show us a multiple trunked tree that could lose one of its trunks due to rot and decay at its base.  That is just one of the 8 signs that you should look for in a dangerous tree.  Other signs included weakly attached branches, cracks in the branches of the trunk, pealing bark and signs of decay or rot.  These are the most obvious of signs, but if you are unsure of the safety of your trees you can contact Collier Arbor care or a certified arborist.  Collier’s even has a brochure that can tell you what else to look for.  Terrill emphasizes that you insist on a certified arborist.  They are trained to look for the damaged spots and are trained (insured and bonded) to remove the weak tree safely.

Jan’s November Tips

Jan’s November Tips

Where is the perfect gardener?  What is normal in the garden this year?  To answer these questions we stopped by our favorite extension agent’s home to visit with Jan McNeilan.  To answer the first question, there is no perfect gardener.  We all mean to do well in our garden, but sometime the best intentions are not enough.  In cases like that, relax.  Plants that don’t get protected and chores that don’t get done will not mean the end of your garden.  The second question is just as simple, there is no normal.  Every year is different and you need to accept that sometime plants do crazy things (like bloom in the middle of winter) just enjoy each season and the changes that it brings and don’t sweat the small stuff.  That being said Jan told us how she has forgotten to do some things and accomplished other tasks.  She has dug some of her summer bulbs and preserved them for next year, she has also started to move more plants indoors.  She also showed us what is normal for trees that look like they are dying.  For tips on preparing your garden for the upcoming winter months check out the OSU Extension website, http://extension.oregonstate.edu.

Gartner’s Stuffed Turkey Breast

Gartner’s Stuffed Turkey Breast

Every year we love to celebrate the end of the season with Jerry Yost from Gartner’s Meats (503-252-7801.  Gartner’s has the best quality meats for any celebration and Jerry always finds something delicious for us to try.  This year we are gearing up for Thanksgiving and Jerry highlighted 2 great choices for the annual meal.  The first was a stuffed turkey breast.  This is great for a smaller family and features a whole turkey breast filled with wonderful Gartner’s dressing.  You have all the taste and not all the bird!  He also brought out a combination ham.  One half was a pepper ham and the other half was a sugar-cured ham.  Both halves were pre-sliced and boneless.  Just warm it up on the Traeger grill and serve!  Truly a treat on any table.  The best part is that you can not only get all the meats for your dinner, you can also get most of the side dishes and even a dessert or 2 as well.  Now is a great time to pre-order your ham or turkey for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday as well.   Gartner’s makes it easy!
 

 
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