Whether they are succulents, shrubs or flowers, they can serve as the backbone of the garden.

It's the end of September and officially Fall now. Let's start thinking about what to plant for spring color. Today on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, KUCI Staff Host and UC Master Gardener Sally Richards talks with Horticulturist Steve Hampson from Roger's Gardens.

Sally and Steve will discuss the differences between two primary forms of underground food storage systems. That boring, technical description is exactly what Bulbs (e.g., Amaryllis, Daffodil) and Corms (e.g., Gladiolus, Freesia, Crocus) are and why they produce such glorious color every year.

Steve Hampson is an expert on his favorite bulb, the Daffodil! Learn the best ones to plant in the fall and how to care for them. Did you know you can grow one of the most expensive spices in the world in your bulb garden? That's right! Saffron comes from the Crocus sativus corm!

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Podcast Topic: Bulbs & Corms

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The topic this week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners is Bird Friendly Gardens. Your host, the wonderful Ann Liu will chat with two leaders of education at the Sea and Sage Audubon Society.

Trude Hurd is the Project Director of Education and Carolyn Noble is the Education Chair and Board Member. The Sea and Sage Audubon Society is based in the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary across the road from UCI off Michelson (Riparian View Road).

They maintain a 6600 sq. ft. demonstration Pollinator's Garden which benefits hummingbirds and native bees. The focus of today's conversation will be how you, the home gardener, can maintain a safe environment for birds as they feed and nest, and what are the best varieties of plants (mostly natives) that attract local birds to eat and create their homes in your garden! Find out more about the Society and their resources at their website www.seaandsageaudubon.org. NOTE: check the website for pandemic closures and future schedules.

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Podcast Topic: Succulents

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This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we have a favorite with your Master Gardener Ann Liu having spoken with fellow UC Master Gardener guest Patty Swaaley about The ABCs of Succulents.

There are plenty of reasons to love these plants. You have everything when you garden with succulents – color, texture, curious forms, durability, waterwise, you name it!

Learn about their care, maintenance, propagation, and choosing pots for them. You'll hear tips for working with all kinds of varieties of succulent plants in the garden, in pots, and for special projects.

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Podcast Topic: Succulents

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