Ken Druse Real Dirt

Ken discusses Cypripedium orchids.

Ken talks peonies with breeder and nurseryman Roy Klehm. Also the importance of labeling and a scary visitor to his garden.

Guest Susan Harris and Ken talk about sustainable gardening, vegetable gardening and the new White House vegetable garden.

Timber Press editor and author Tom Fischer visits Ken and they discuss perennial combinations.

Ken discusses garden photography with author and photographer Alan Detrick.

Ken falls into the swing of spring with fragrant Syringa vulgaris -- and birdsong. Plant expert John Elsley discusses many of the best lilacs for our gardens, and Ken describes some of his favorites.

Ken speaks with Connecticut garden expert and author of "The New Terrarium" Tovah Martin.

Ken is visited by the fictional Dr. I.V., who tells folks how to determine the degree of shade they have. Ken then talks about his favorite shade plants.

Ken talks about direct-sowing vegetable seeds in the soil and visits with Bill Mills, manager and landscape designer for TerraSalis Garden Centers in Charleston, WV.

Ken introduces a new format and shares tips on hellebores.

A great new FREE online resource for those who love to grow edibles has been developed by Cornell University Department of Horticulture and their Citizen Science Team. In this show we talk with Lori Bushway, Citizen Science Project Director and Senior Extension Associate about this excellent resource/program. ALSO Ken announces the winner of the "Name Ken's Hosta" contest.

In this show, Ken and Vicki give tips for Christmas Cactus, poinsettia, and amaryllis care. Also, Ken talks about how to register a name for a new plant. Last, but not least, we talk about citrus and how they liven up winter.

In this show, Ken and Vicki talk again with the delightful, knowledgeable, and downright funny Carol Reese who is a dog lover & rescuer, as well as the Ornamental Horticulture Specialist with the West Tennessee Extension Service. Be sure to catch our earlier conversation with Carol if you haven't yet--in our December 6th show.

In this week's show, Ken and Vicki talk with Susan Harris, one of the writers and producer of the rowdy, award-winning blog GardenRant. She is also a Gardening Coach, Master With Landscape Architect Holt JordanGardener, garden writer, and activist for urban and suburban greening.

In this show we talk with Wayne Winterrowd, world renowned gardener, designer and writer from Vermont. Also, Vicki suggests 3 wonderful, classic books to share with the children in your life. Visit our website for links and more info www.realdirtradio.com

In this week's show, Ken and Vicki talk with Carole Reese, an entertaining and knowledgeable County Extension Agent in Western Tennessee. Also, how to keep your Christmas tree fresher, longer. Visit our website www.realdirtradio.com to see how you could win a signed copy of Ken's new book.

In this show, Ken and Vicki visit with Phillip Oliver who has created a marvelous garden in NW Alabama--and his website is wonderful too! Also, Ken talks about a new "Crown of Thorns" with HUGE flowers. Be sure to visit our website, www.realdirtradio.com, to find links and photographs for this show.

There is a campaign afoot urging our President Elect to dig up the White House Lawn...as an example to us all. Listen in and then tell us: what do you think? Ken and Vicki discuss how the grounds of the White House have been used in the past and hope Mr.Obama has a vision for its future. Also in this show, Ken gives timely advice for preparing a garden pond for winter.

This week Ken and Vicki talk enjoy talking with with Myth-Busting Renegade Gardener Don Engebretson from away up north in Deep Haven, Minnesota. Also, Ken gives a report on his visit to NYBG for the Kiku Show and vicki shares tidbits about an edible chrysanthemum.

In this show, Ken and Vicki talk with a "dirt specialist"...T. Fleisher, Director of Horticulture for Battery City Park Conservancy. Would you believe he has maintained 30 acres of public gardens organically for nearly 20 years? It's true...and in this show he gives us a real education on good compost--"real dirt."