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i'm steve mcshane, and i want you to get gardening. and take care of those roses this winter, because it'll payoff in the spring. thanks for watching. >> that concludes today's tour of the best of "california country." join us next time for more undiscovered treasures from the most fascinating state in the country. [captioning made possible by california farm bureau federation] [captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org--] >> welcome to coulterwire. the san francisco arts commission and department of public works has joined forces by battling graffiti by launching a new program called street smarts. the program connects established artist with private property owners to create a vibrant murals which is a proven an effective strategy for combating graffiti on private property. artists, along with his crew, recently transformed a building turn to vandalism into a masterpiece. let us take a look. >> part of me has so much compassion for other graffiti artists. i understand why they are doing what they do. for me, it

i'm steve mcshane with mcshane's nursery and landscape supply, ready to demystify the number one question that comes into the university of california--how do i prune my roses? we're gonna discuss pruning, care and maintenance, and of course, more than anything, the right tools for the trade. let's discuss that quickly. the tools for the trade. the first thing you're gna need--a good set of pruning shears. these here, ars, 25 bucks at your local nursery, or less. a good motion, easy to get in and out of, and replaceable parts. surgical blades, stainless steel. these are gonna be your biggest friend, your most important friend, so get something that's got good balance and fits well. in addition to pruning shears, you may need some whoppers. depending on how big that rose bush is, something like this could come in handy. and even

." >> steve mcshane here, mcshane's nursery and landscape supply, here to introduce you to the wonderful world of container gardening. look at this wine barrel planter--fabulous way to get your own veggies into the kitchen. some mizuna, some red mustard. there's even some chard in here. i see chives, onions, and notice the flowers. beaufu

." >> steve mcshane here, mcshane's nursery and landscape supply introducing a topic important for every gardener--hardscape. think about overcoming drought or weeds. so many options, too-- there's decorative stone, there's flagstone, and there's pavers. let's start with the most inexpensive and easy topic, and that's decorative stone. look at this beautiful cal gold or this ginger or dolomite, all made of stones from california. one thing i always mention to people--don't forget the weed fabric. 2 or 3 inches down, this will prevent you from overcoming your garden with lots and lots and lots of weeds. as a new lawn decorative stone, there's also flagstone, available in so many colors. it's got endless applications. here you can see some beautiful sandstone. this is a three rivers tumble--or this quartzite. avilable these days is even veneer stone, cut to fit right on the side of your home or a hearth--lots an lots of applications. and with some easy tools, some mortar, and some concrete, and a sponge, it's easy to install. the next hardscape is pavers--real popular. think about that old

." >> steve mcshane here, mcshane's nursery and landscape supply, here to introduce you to the wonderful world of container gardening. look at this wine barrel planter--fabulous way to get your own veggies into the kitchen. some mizuna, some red mustard. there's even some chard in here. i see chives, onions, and notice the flowers. beautiful. easier to produce and put together than you could imagine. first, start with the stuff that you like to put in your dishes. if you use a lot of parsley, put it in there. maybe broccoli, cauliflower? in my case, i'm a huge fan of fresh beets. i love beets. i also love arugula. there's nothing like an arugula salad. and heck, it works in soups and on pizzas. and i also use a lot of chives. so that's what's going to go into my garden. first steps with this wine barrel here include a little bit of gravel in the bottom, one to 2 inches. a high quality potting soil, too. be sure to read the label. you want things like kelp meal, feather meal, bat guano. this is good stuff for inside your garden. once it's in there, you're ready to rock and roll. you get p

. >> steve mcshane here. mcshane's nursery and landscape supply. of the best salsa you've ever had. it was the fresh cilantro, wasn't it? herbs go a long way in the garden and we're going to learn a little bit about how to succeed with herbs in your landscape and in backyard. well, let's see, the first thing i'd say is you need to plan for your herb garden. most people are growing herbs these days in containers. they put a little gravel in the bottom, water their high-grade potting soil, maybe a little bit of [indistinct], add some starter fertilizer to get them going. i always tell people--select things that are going to be found to be a little exotic. edible plants as well. why not mix in with your herbs things like nasturtium? the flowers in nasturtium are a little peppery. they do a lot for your salads. calendula is also edible. these blooms, the plant, what a great addition to your salads and entrees. the other thing i'd say to folks is make sure you consider sun, sunlight, 6 to 8 hours a day. if you've got the right plan, you got the right he