How climate change is affecting gardening and horticulture

aired; May 18, 2026 Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation. From longer growing seasons to stronger storms and increasing pest pressure, climate change is reshaping the way plants grow and how gardeners and growers respond. Horticulturalist Erica Jo Shaffer joins The Spark to discuss the changing conditions affecting gardens, landscapes, and crops—from heat stress and shifting bloom times to drought, flooding, and invasive species. The conversation also explores how warmer winters...