The Hortoccult: A Horticulture Podcast

Beef-laine and B-rad get to sit down with a special guest who has a self proclaimed "plant problem". She is what I like to call a stress planter. In times of stress, she plants for her therapy. Plants can health, but she must have a very stressful life. She built her own glass greenhouse or for those across the pond a glass house. She is a inspiration to me. Ladies and Gentleman, I give you Samantha Hansen!Follow Samantha's Planting Adventures on instagram @almondstarlightLinkwww.instagram.com/almondstarlight/?hl=enThanks so much! Don't forget to check out the website, hortoccult.com for all your hort needs. We have a shop, a blog and links to all our social media. On facebook I do a Live Stream Wednesday. Likeand follow the hortoccult facebook business page to follow live. To help support the podcast like and share in your favorite facebook gardening group. And if you really love us, give us a review on Apple Podcast! Let's Plant on Babylon!hortoccult.com https://www.facebook.com/thehortoccult/http

B-rad and Beef-laine go over a article from the Savvy Gardening and we give our insights in what to look for when selecting a dwarf evergreen for your yard. They can be used in a bunch of different ways, from winter containers to a hedge row down a driveway and as a focal point near a entry way. Evergreens are typically large trees and being able to use dwarfs means you can have a lot more variety of varieties in the same space a one large tree.Thanks so much! Don't forget to check out the website, hortoccult.com for all your hort needs. We have a shop, a blog and links to all our social media. On facebook I do a Live Stream Wednesday. Like and follow the hortoccult facebook business page to follow live. To help support the podcast like and share in your favorite facebook gardening group. And if you really love us, give us a review on Apple Podcast. Let's Plant on Babylon!hortoccult.com https://www.facebook.com/thehortoccult/http://instagram.com/hortoccult #plantonbabylonHere is a link to the a

Beef-laine and B-rab go over an article from the Garden Design Magazine on 2019 Garden Design Trends. First trend is making your yard lower maintenance, and they discussed cultural habits in watering that can help out in this area. By watering less you can slow the plants growth from getting out of hand. Next was designing outdoor living space to retreat to and elements that can help create the feel of seclusion in your backyard. Ways to create an inviting entryway and why that's important. How to include ornamental edibles to your yard. And then how to help support local wildlife by adding a source of water, food and shelter in your landscape. Thank you for your support of the podcast. Check out hortoccult.com for bios, shop, and the hort blog. Along with links to all of Hortoccults social media. Wednesday Live Stream on facebook and up to the minute updates on instagram. If you really love the episode give us a review on apple podcast, great way to help support the podcast! Thank you so much and Plant on Ba

Brad and Blaine dive into the deep end of Botanical names and why they are important and how common name may be easier to remember but can be confusing. They discuss the finer points of Genus, Species and cultivars. There is a hidden meaning in botanical names to describe the differences in the species and cultivars. Selective plant breeding are making plant that fit easier in your landscapes which in turn makes it more marketable to come up with new varieties. Because latin is a language of the botanical, it can be spoken universally between to people. The love language of plants in Latin! Thanks so much! Don't forget to check out the website, hortoccult.com for all your hort needs. We have a shop, a blog and links to all our social media. On facebook I do a Live Stream Wednesday. Like and follow the hortoccult facebook business page to follow live. To help support the podcast like and share in your favorite facebook gardening group. And if you really love us, give us a review on iTunes. hortoccult

Thanks for checking out The Hortoccult Podcast! Beef-laine (Blaine) and B-rad (Bard) have a discussion on the different ways tree manipulate water. From how it gets inside of the plant to how the water moves up the trunk to the leaf and then out of the leafs into the air. The chemistry of trees and soil are amazingly awesome! If you like this topic, hortoccult.com also has a blog written about how trees move water. Hortoccult.com is the location where you can find all things Hortoccult. We have a shop, blog and links to all of our social media. By joining the Facebook community of The Hortoccult you will be able to follow the wednesday live stream. Every Wednesday afternoon and do a short video on the topic of the podcast. If you miss the live stream, all the videos are posted on the site so you can watch them on the replays. Thanks so much, and Plant on Babylon!Support the show

Beef-laine and B-rad get into some of the common horticulture terms used in the green industry. They first start with pH. What does pH stand for? It's basically acidic! Annuals and perennials are covered. Then they discuss the differences between corms, bulbs, tubers and rhizomes. They go over the difference of sucker and water shouts. Finishing up with what is phytotoxicity, ways plant propagate and flower bits. Love me some Lady Trees!Thanks so much, don't forget to like share and review. It will help grow this little podcast into a tree! Plant on Babylon!   Support the show

B-rad and Beef-laine our on a mission to tell you about the best tools to use in your garden. Through their experience of trial and error The Hortoccult host have discovered and are now sharing the secrets they have found. What are the best type and brands for of hand tools? (pruners, loppers, hand saws etc.) What do they prefer, gas powered or battery? The moral of this episode children is using the right tool for the right job is what will keep you safe and also prevent breaking tools. Let's Plant on Babylon! hortoccult.com for all your Hortoccult needs!https://amzn.to/2EE702s     Felco Hand Pruners!https://amzn.to/2EEuJ2C     Felco Loppers!https://amzn.to/2EE7p4Y     Corona Folding Hand Saw!https://amzn.to/2R8afoD     Fiskars Hand Tiller! As close as a can tell to what I likehttps://amzn.to/2QHLkZq    Hori Hori Soil Knife! My Favorite Garden Tool!Support the show

Blaine and Brad have a discussion on greenhouses. Their are different types of structure and different types of covering and their advantages and disadvantages. They go over cold frames, high tunnels and cold boxes. These are the most likely styles fit for you backyard. Remember to Plant on Babylon! Support the show

Beeflaine and B-rad get into some jobs in horticulture you might be interested in trying out. They discussed golf course superintendent and the problems they have to overcome. Floral designers and grow your own crops for cut flowers. Nursery professional is an awesome way to start in horticulture. Greenhouse grower and the demands it takes to be successful. The different types of landscapers, softscape and hardscape install and maintenance. Landscape designers are problem solvers and Arborist are badasses! This and much more on The Hortoccult. Let's Plant on Babylon! Support the show

Blaine and Brad go over the pros and cons of the different types of Christmas trees you can buy. They go over the artificial trees, cut trees and living trees. Living trees have more maintenance but are a living reminder in your landscape. Cutting a tree down yourself is an adventure all on its own. While artificial trees are easy, set and forget. We also bring up the environment factors of each. Along with some tips to help keep your living tree happy and healthy. Let's plant on Babylon!    Support the show

Blaine and Brad go over different ways trees are able to benefit your lives. Tree can add interest to this urban wasteland we call home. When they are the right type tree and when they are in the correct location where they are not a hazard to the home. They also can give us biodiversity and shelter to wildlife. Mostly birds but others as well. It is a good thing to be reminded we are still apart of nature and how we can show that in the landscape is by having a diverse tree population. Thank you to the listeners. There is now a hort blog at thehortoccult.com, Properties of water. Big thanks to Brad and remember to Plant on Babylon! Support the show

Blaine and Brad go into the importance of winterizing your sprinkler system and how it can save you money in the long run. They go through the process of blowing out your system to prevent damage to your pipes, valves and backflow preventer. Secondary systems are also brought up in this episode that need to be winterized as well. Things like hoses, rain gutters and rain barrels. Standing water can be a problem in some landscapes and french drains are one remedy for that. Now let's plant on Babylon! Support the show

Blaine and Brad discuss the case of a man who won a settlement against the giant company Monsanto. He claimed the product roundup gave him cancer and he won. Very interesting because to see how they were able to link the chemical to his cancer and what does it mean for the rest of us. Let's plant on Babylon! Support the show

The winter is coming and it is time to save some plants from certain death. Blaine and Brad get in to the step by step process to take in saving the tender bulbs, tubers and corms that will freeze and rot.  If not properly removed and stored for the winter, you will have a disease factory waiting for you in the spring. So lets save some tender bulbs and Plant on Babylon!Support the show

Brad gives us a report from this years Colorado Green Conference. The latest studies on how to control soil born diseases. Proper watering habits and why they are so important along with new ways to control fungal diseases. Last but not least, how higher pH in water can reduce the effect of chemicals and fertilizers we use to treat plants. Strap on your science hats because we are going deep on this one! Let's Plant on Babylon!Support the show

Blaine and Brad talk about the pros and cons of sodding or seeding your lawn. The average cost per sq. ft. of each and what time of year is best for success. The biggest difference in cost is labor. Seeding in cooler weather has a higher rate of germination. Love life and love lawn while you Plant on Babylon!Support the show

Blaine and Brad go over the different task to get down for three garden areas, your lawn, the flower beds and the veggie garden. Overing watering happens more often in the fall than any other time of year. Cutting back your perennials is visually appealing but can drain the plants reserve energy over time and can take seed away from birds over the winter. Fall is the time for planting. Discounts in the nurseries and less transplant shock do to the plants slipping into dormancy. It's a great time to be outside! So, Plant on Babylon!Support the show

Blaine and Brad discuss how fall colors can enhance your landscape. Fall colors is a way to add and create seasonal interest. Is fall color a reason to choose one plant over another or is it a bonus that comes along for the ride. Brad has a few tips on how to keep your fall colors longer and brighter. Fall color can be just as dramatic as spring flowers! Let's Plant on Babylon! Support the show

Brad and Blaine get a little frisky about the types of bulbs you can plant now for spring. They tell us why planting in the fall is the time for bulbs. What bulbs are typical for planting and how to use them in different ways.. Some bulbs are deer resistant others are super colorful. There are new bulbs that are being breed. And some bulbs you may have never heard of, along with a few Utah Natives. We love Bulbs and hope you do to! Let's Plant on Babylon! Support the show

Blaine and Brad have a lovely time talking about how to keep your indoor plants alive, happy and thriving. They bring up five key points to help you on your way to having your own "Green Plant Children". Let's Plant on Babylon!Support the show