The Sunshine Gardening Podcast
Equips and inspires avid gardeners with weekly tips and tricks to help them navigate the gardening world.
by Kristin G. Hildabrand
About The Sunshine Gardening Podcast
Equips and inspires avid gardeners with weekly tips and tricks to help them navigate the gardening world.
Starting from the beginning? The oldest episode in the feed: E29- How to Grow Guide for Dazzling Dahlias in Kentucky.
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Episodes
New episodes usually come out monthly.20 episodes- Oct 28, 2026
Creating a Water-Wise Kentucky Landscape
Where does rainwater go after it falls in your yard? In Episode 49 of The Sunshine Gardening Podcast, host Kristin Hildabrand welcomes UK Extension Water Quality Specialist Dr. Amanda Gumbert to discuss Kentucky's changing rainfall patterns, flash droughts, stormwater runoff, and practical solutions for homeowners. Discover how rain gardens, native plants, and simple landscape improvements can protect water…
- Oct 8, 2026 · 21 min
The Threat to Ash Trees: Understanding Emerald Ash Borer
In this episode of the Sunshine Gardening Podcast, host Kristin Hildabrand interviews guest Jared Weaver to explore the impact of the invasive Emerald Ash Borer, how homeowners can recognize signs of an infestation, and what options are available to manage affected trees. We'll also look at the future of ash trees in Kentucky and what homeowners and landowners should consider when deciding on treatment, removal,…
- Sep 28, 2026 · 28 min
Home Composting 101: Turn Kitchen & Yard Waste into Garden Gold
Kristin Hildabrand, Warren County Extension Agent for Horticulture, meets with Joanna Coles, Warren County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources, to discuss home composting. They discussed the benefits of home composting, the four basic pillars of home composting, brown versus green materials, a blueprint for building the compost pile, compost pile options, finished compost, and ways to use it around…
- Nov 3, 2025 · 26 min
How to Manage Needle Cast Disease in Kentucky
In the "How to Manage Needle Cast Disease in Kentucky" episode of the Sunshine Gardening podcast, host Kristin Hildabrand discusses needle cast disease affecting spruce trees with expert Kim Leonberger. They cover symptoms, climate impact, and management strategies, emphasizing tree health and suitable species selection over fungicides. Resources for further education are also provided.
- Oct 17, 2025 · 32 min
The Ultimate Guide to Home Composting in Kentucky
In this episode of the Sunshine Gardening podcast, host Kristin Hildabrand and horticulture expert Jessica Hopkins discuss home composting. They cover essential materials, equipment, and maintenance tips for effective composting, while emphasizing the balance of brown and green materials. The conversation includes troubleshooting common issues and resources for beginners.
Earlier episodes (15)
- Oct 10, 2025 How to Protect Urban Trees from StressorsIn episode forty-four of the Sunshine Gardening Podcast, host Kristin Hildabrand and expert Jared Weaver discuss urban tree challenges, including improper placement, drought, and pest management. They offer practical insights into effective tree care strategies, such as deep watering, proper mulching, and soil testing, underscoring environmental stewardship and proactive urban forestry efforts.
- Aug 12, 2025 UK Summer Intern ProgramHost: Whitney Peck, UK Extension Agriculture Intern for Warren County Guest: Colby Dye, Allen County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources Topic: UK Summer Intern Program The Internship program is an essential and integral part of how we deliver value to our partners in the communities across the state of Kentucky! As an intern in Cooperative Extension, you will receive experiential learning on what…
- Apr 25, 2025 How to Build Self-Wicking Containers and Raised Bed GardensIn the Sunshine Gardening podcast, host Kristin Hildabrand discusses self-wicking raised beds with guest Dr. Steve Higgins from the University of Kentucky. They explore the benefits of these innovative gardening methods for efficient watering and strong plant growth. The episode highlights ergonomic advantages, construction costs, and maintenance tips for gardeners.
- Mar 12, 2025 How to Identify and Control Invasive Plants with Dr. Ellen CrockerIn the podcast episode, Dr. Ellen Crocker discusses invasive plants in Kentucky, highlighting their detrimental effects on local ecosystems. She emphasizes early detection and management strategies, encourages public reporting of invasives, and shares resources like a field guide. The episode promotes collaboration and proactive efforts to protect native landscapes.
- Feb 17, 2025 The New UK Ag Weather Alert App: Your Gardening CompanionIn episode forty-one of the Sunshine Gardening podcast, Kristin Hildabrand interviews Matt Dixon, a senior meteorologist, about weather's influence on agriculture in Kentucky. They discuss a new weather alert app designed for farmers, featuring current conditions and forecasts. Matt highlights the app's benefits, success stories, and the importance of accurate weather communication for effective farming.
- Nov 15, 2024 How to Winterize Your Lawn MowerIn this Sunshine Gardening podcast episode, host Kristin Hildabrand and guest Chris Schalk discuss the importance of winterizing lawn mower equipment to protect both functionality and financial investment. They cover practical steps, common mistakes, maintenance tips for various tools, and encourage involving younger generations in the process for skill development and interest in mechanics.
- Oct 14, 2024 How to Prune Trees in the Kentucky LandscapeIn this episode of the Sunshine Gardening podcast, host Kristin Hildabrand speaks with Jared Weaver, Bowling Green's City Arborist. They discuss the importance of tree pruning during "Tree Week," covering best practices, timing, techniques, safety precautions, and resources for homeowners. The episode emphasizes maintaining tree health and landscape aesthetics.
- Sep 23, 2024 How to Grow Garlic in the Kentucky GardenIn this episode of the Sunshine Gardening Podcast, host Kristin Hildabrand and guest Dennis Morgeson discuss growing garlic in Kentucky. They cover garlic varieties, planting techniques, soil preparation, care, harvesting, curing, and culinary uses. Listeners gain insights into cultivating garlic effectively while receiving tips to manage pests and storage.
- Sep 16, 2024 How to Best Establish and Renovate the Kentucky LawnThe Sunshine Gardening podcast episode features Kenneth Clayton from the University of Kentucky discussing lawn establishment and renovation for cool-season grasses in Kentucky during the fall. He covers methods for renovation, emphasizes fall timing, and provides maintenance tips. Listeners are encouraged to participate in an evaluation survey and access additional resources.
- Aug 12, 2024 Uncovering Cicada Killer Wasps: Unsung Heroes in the GardenIn this episode of the Sunshine Gardening podcast, Dr. Ric Bessin, an entomologist from the University of Kentucky, explains the beneficial nature of Cicada Killer Wasps. These wasps control cicada populations, are generally non-aggressive, and should not cause undue concern. He also highlights their positive environmental contributions and encourages minimizing pesticide use.
- Jul 29, 2024 Unveiling the Backyard Biology Video Series with Colby DyeHost Kristin Hildabrand and summer extension intern Colby Dye discuss the Backyard Biology video series, aiming to educate locals about suburban wildlife in Kentucky. Colby's engaging videos cover insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals, offering wildlife management tips. The series received significant audience engagement, contributing to ecological awareness and a diverse local ecosystem.
- May 14, 2024 Effective Ways to Controlling Moles and Other Pesky CrittersTitle: Effective Ways to Controlling Moles and Other Pesky Critters In episode thirty-two of the Sunshine Gardening podcast, host Kristin Hildabrand discusses methods to control common lawn pests, focusing on moles and covering voles, chipmunks, skunks, and the newly emerging issue of armadillos. Kristin is joined by guest Dr. Matthew Springer, UK Assistant Extension Professor of Wildlife Management, who shares his…
- May 6, 2024 How to Attract More Hummingbirds to Your Kentucky GardenTitle: How to Attract More Hummingbirds to Your Kentucky Garden In episode 31 of the Sunshine Gardening Podcast, host Kristin Hildabrand is joined by guest Annette Heisdorffer, the Daviess County Horticulture Extension Agent. The episode focuses on strategies for attracting hummingbirds to gardens in Kentucky. Kristin opens the podcast by introducing the topic and highlights the joy of observing hummingbirds.…
- Apr 29, 2024 E30- A Comprehensive Guide on How to Make the Most of the SOW Garden AppIn episode 30 of The Sunshine Gardening podcast, host Kristin Hildabrand introduces the focus of the discussion to be the SOW Garden app and its applicability to Kentucky gardeners. The show's introduction underscores the podcast's aim to inspire gardeners with helpful advice and particular attention to plants suitable to Kentucky's gardening conditions. Kristin begins by welcoming Dr. Rick Durham from the…
- Apr 15, 2024 E29- How to Grow Guide for Dazzling Dahlias in KentuckyOn the Sunshine Gardening podcast episode 29, host Kristin Hildabrand welcomes Dennis Morgeson, a Horticulture Extension Agent from Washington County, to discuss growing dahlias in Kentucky.
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