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In the Weeds with Urban Roots
Wednesdays during Morning Edition at 6:42 and 8:42 a.m., during All Things Considered at 3:48 p.m., and at 9:20 p.m.
Hosted by Urban Roots

Every Wednesday, join Farmer Debs from Urban Roots to learn more about gardening in Northern Nevada and the Eastern Sierra.

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  • In The Weeds: Soil Structure!
    Each Wednesday at KUNR get out In The Weeds with Farmer Debs! This time, we're learning about soil structure, improvements, and amendments.
  • In The Weeds: Neonicotinoids
    In The Weeds this week is about Neonicotinoids—or "Neo-Nicks" as you may hear them called. Join KUNR each Wednesday to learn a new way to strengthen your green thumb!
  • In The Weeds: Food Forests
    Have you heard of a food forest? Get back In The Weeds with Farmer Debs, and learn all about them on this week's episode at KUNR Public Radio.
  • In The Weeds: Worm Myths
    In The Weeds this week is about worm myths. Get a wiggle on In The Weeds each week at KUNR — Wednesdays. This is a special rebroadcast for July.
  • In The Weeds: Fire Safe Garden
    This time for In The Weeds, Farmer Debs teaches us which plants more readily provide fuels for fires, and which ones are more resilient. Tune into KUNR each Wednesday to strengthen your green thumb.
  • In The Weeds: What Weeds are Trying to Tell Us
    In The Weeds this week is about weeds and what they're trying to tell you. Each Wednesday, join Farmer Debs for more ways to strengthen your green thumb.
  • In The Weeds: Birds in the Garden
    In The Weeds this week is about attracting birds to your garden. Each week, get out In The Weeds with farmer Debs to strengthen your green thumb!
  • In The Weeds: Direct Sowing
    In The Weeds this week is about direct sowing seeds in your garden. Learn more gardening tips each Wednesday at KUNR Public Radio.
  • In The Weeds: Leggy Seedlings
    What do leggy seedlings mean in your garden? Farmer Debs gets you In The Weeds to find out! Join KUNR each Wednesday for new gardening tricks and tips.
  • In The Weeds: Annual Flowers
    Get In The Weeds with Farmer Debs; this week we're learning about annual flowers!