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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: The Right Tools
    In The Weeds this week is about how having the right tools makes all the difference in the garden! You don't need tons of tools, but it's nice to have the right one for the right task.
  • In The Weeds: Worm Myths
    Last time on In The Weeds we learned about soil amendments—but what about what lives in our soil? Get In The Weeds each Wednesday at KUNR.
  • In The Weeds: Soil Amendments
    Is all dirt the same? What does "better dirt" mean in your garden? In The Weeds this week has a primer on soil amendments. Join KUNR on Wednesdays to get In The Weeds, with Farmer Debs.
  • In The Weeds: Right Plant, Right Place
    In The Weeds this week is about putting the right plant in the right place.
  • In The Weeds: Pruning Trees
    In The Weeds this week teaches us about pruning trees for their health. Each Wednesday, get out In The Weeds with KUNR and Farmer Debs.
  • In The Weeds: Leave the Leaves!
    In The Weeds this week reminds us to leave those leaves in the garden for now. Find out from Farmer Debs why rethinking the rake could make the difference!
  • In The Weeds: Pests or Pals?
    In The Weeds this week is about garden pests that help their plant buddies! Get In The Weeds with KUNR each Wednesday.
  • In The Weeds: Food Forests
    This week, join KUNR for In The Weeds as Farmer Debs introduces us to the concept of a food forest. Join us Wednesdays at KUNR for more gardening tips out In The Weeds!
  • 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.
  • In The Weeds: Snow Series, Pt IV
    What's out In The Weeds this week? Our final installment in the winter gardening series! Today Farmer Debs tells us about key maintenance tasks that are good for your garden in winter. Join us Wednesdays at KUNR for new episodes weekly.