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Garden for Life

Jefferson Public Radio

Jackson County Master Gardener Lynn Kuntsman and long-time JPR host Geoffrey Riley explore everything you need to know about gardening, from cultivating native plants to finding the tastiest tomato varieties to organic pest control.Subscribe to access all episodes:

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15:21

Rogue Valley fall gardens can grow food and shelter...

Garden for Life ·

2026/10/03

Master gardener Lynn Kunstman explains how cool-season crops, fallen leaves and standing flower stems can keep gardens productive and shelter wildlife.

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15:10

Why fall is an ideal time to plant Oregon natives

Garden for Life ·

2026/09/08

Master Gardener Lynn Kunstman helps gardeners plant varieties and watch for signs of ripeness.

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15:03

Oregon gardens bring mystery squash and jumping worms

Garden for Life ·

2026/08/11

Asian jumping worms can rapidly consume mulch and alter garden soil. Master Gardener Lynn Kunstman explains what Oregon gardeners should watch for.

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15:12

What to plant, water and watch for in your July garden

Garden for Life ·

2026/07/03

A Jackson County Master Gardener shares practical advice for managing pests, watering vegetables, fertilizing plants and planning late-summer harvests.

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14:58

Southern Oregon gardeners can still plant in June,...

Garden for Life ·

2026/06/05

Think you've missed planting season? A Southern Oregon Master Gardener says there's still time to plant summer crops and offers advice on managing pests and heat.

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14:48

Why Southern Oregon gardeners should skip the rototiller

Garden for Life ·

2026/05/01

Jackson County Master Gardener Lynn Kunstman explains why rototilling can damage soil health and shares spring planting tips for tomatoes, melons, peppers and eggplants.

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14:47

When to plant summer vegetables in Southern Oregon

Garden for Life ·

2026/04/03

Jackson County Master Gardener Lynn Kunstman shares April tips on weeding, soil prep and when to plant, warning against early-season “false summer.”

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14:45

Why your March garden should already be growing

Garden for Life ·

2026/03/06

Host Geoffrey Riley and master gardener Lynn Kunstman dig deep into the weeds with recommendations for late winter and early spring gardening.

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15:01

Preparing fall gardens for the winter season

Garden for Life ·

2025/10/10

Geoffrey Riley and master gardener Lynn Kunstman.

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14:27

September is the transition season for planting

Garden for Life ·

2025/09/05

Geoffrey Riley and Master Gardener Lynn Kunstman.

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14:19

Shielding plants from the summer heat

Garden for Life ·

2025/08/01

Geoffrey Riley and Lynn Kunstman co-host

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14:22

Soil quality and bug wars

Garden for Life ·

2025/07/07

Geoffrey Riley and Lynn Kunstman offer gardening tips.

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14:38

Gardening tips for early summer

Garden for Life ·

2025/06/06

Co-hosted by Geoffrey Riley and Lynn Kuntsman.

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14:47

The care and keeping of your garden as the summer...

Garden for Life ·

2025/05/02

Geoffrey Riley and Lynn Kunstman discuss the 2025 Spring Garden Fair.

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14:36

Bugs or heat? It's an exciting time of year for...

Garden for Life ·

2024/08/16

A master gardener offers guidance on growing plants well during the summer

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14:32

Slow soil, quickening insects: April gardening tips

Garden for Life ·

2024/04/19

Master Gardener's seasonal advice.

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15:00

Forget the robins, Lynn Kunstman's return signals the...

Garden for Life ·

2024/03/15

Lynn Kuntsman, aster gardener, in Garden for Life.

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14:40

Before winter really sets in, a chat with Lynn

Garden for Life ·

2023/12/01

Late fall/winter gardening.

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14:16

As the leaves fall: an October take on gardening,...

Garden for Life ·

2023/10/13

Jackson County Master Gardener and Oregon State Master Gardener of the Year Lynn Kunstman returns for our monthly gardening Q&A

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14:09

Heat and harvest and more August happenings, in a...

Garden for Life ·

2023/08/17

Master Gardener Lynn Kunstman answers topical questions.

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