Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTeamwork Tackles Tree of Heaven
Season 2 Episode 25
Tree of Heaven, a high priority noxious weed, was discovered for the first time in Dakota County in 2025. Host Jennifer Burington talks with MDA weed…
13 hours ago
Small Fly, Big Trouble
Season 2 Episode 24
Just as berry season is approaching peak deliciousness in Minnesota, we zoom in and take a look at a tiny pest that causes problems for berry growers…
1 month ago
Weeding Through Changes
Season 2 Episode 23
This year brought changes to the Minnesota Noxious Weed List. Listen to weed experts Emilie Justen from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and D…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Garden Smarter, Not Harder
Season 2 Episode 22
After our long Minnesota winter, many of us are itching to get outside and work on our gardens, or put some new plants in the ground. Set yourself up…
3 months, 1 week ago
Buckthorn: There is Light at the End of the Tunnel
Season 2 Episode 21
As one of the most aggressive and invasive plants threatening Minnesota, buckthorn is a major problem in urban and rural forest alike. Managing a buc…
4 months ago
Bee the Change
Season 2 Episode 20
Having a perfectly manicured lawn in your front yard is often a goal for many homeowners. But all that freshly mowed grass doesn't make a great habit…
5 months ago
Consumer Protections on the Smallest Scale
Season 2 Episode 19
Sitting down with a big bowl of salad or admiring the beauty of our plants, it isn't always in the forefront of our minds where those things came fro…
6 months ago
Managing Eco-Anxiety
Season 2 Episode 18
The environment around us is changing. Invasive plants and pests affect native species, the climate is different, and major weather events are happen…
7 months ago
Shop Local - Even for Your Holiday Tree!
Season 2 Episode 17
Listen in to hear all the benefits for purchasing a real locally grown holiday tree. John Krueger, a Minnesota Christmas tree grower, and Rachel Wand…
8 months ago
Creepy Crawlies
Season 2 Episode 16
Spiders tend to elicit fear from people. Their eight legs, extra eyes, fast moves, and love for dark, hidden places can be startling. However, the wo…
9 months ago