In this episode of the Garden Talk, we interview Mike Cornette, Public Information Officer for CAL FIRE, for a conversation about fire safety, defensible space, and how gardeners and homeowners can help protect their communities. Tips to keep your home, garden, and neighborhood safer.

Topics include:

• Creating and maintaining defensible space around your home
• Fire‑resistant plants and landscaping strategies
• Seasonal maintenance that makes a real difference
• How CAL FIRE supports communities before, during, and after wildfires
• What every homeowner should know as fire season approaches