About this episode
Wildfires are becoming more frequent and more intense—especially in areas where homes and wildlands meet. But your garden can be part of the solution. In this episode, I talk with Al Murphy, a national wildfire management expert and WSU Master Gardener, about how home gardeners can take simple, effective steps to reduce wildfire risk around their homes. Learn what it means to have a fire-ready garden, what to plant (and avoid), and how to create defensible space without sacrificing beauty or biodiversity. Whether you live in the wildland-urban interface or just want to be more prepared, this episode offers practical guidance rooted in research and years of field experience. Join us as we talk about What is the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)? How your landscape choices affect wildfire risk Creating defensible space around your home Common landscaping mistakes that increase fire danger How communities can work together to become fire-adapted