Category Archives: Bob Tanem in the Garden Podcasts

We had no guest this fine spring morning — the better to accommodate all your calls! We take calls from the 9 bay area counties and beyond; America’s Happy Gardener is on the air! Once aga...

At 8:30, our guest was Jeff Cox, author of Gardening with Biochar, and advocate in general for this unique garden amendment. Jeff starts off by helping us understand what Biochar is, as opposed to jus...

Bob opened the show up for calls both hours, no guest today: Nobody but us chickens! And lots of calls from gardeners around the region who need help with their gardens and yards! Hour #2 starts with ...

Our guest at 8:30 was Tom Perlette of the 67th Annual Pacific Orchid Exposition; this years’ theme is “Orchids of the Enchanted Forest.” The show, in San Francisco at the Hall of Flo...

This morning’s show is all about the callers, as the rain abates and hints of spring are in the air; people are both catching up on late pruning or getting ready for their spring gardens —...

Our guest at 8:30 was Peter Geiger, Editor of The Farmers’ Almanac. Having grown up with the publication, it’s something he knows and clearly loves. Bob tried to get out of him how they do...

8:00am: We took calls all hour, and in between Bob discussed current and timely projects i the garden, among them pruning — for those who still favor the old-fashioned winter pruning methods, as...