Podcast Episodes

Are you seeing these common midsummer issues in your garden?

Summer is a great time for your garden...unless your plants aren't quite growing the way they should.   In this episode, Don and John look at the mos…

2 years, 2 months ago

Visiting other gardens is a great way to learn something new

For something as deep and complex as gardening, it's vital to have others around to teach you new things and give you new ideas.   In this episode, D…

2 years, 2 months ago

This time of summer marks a shift in your yard and garden duties

As we enter the thick of summer, you've no doubt been busy in your garden. But this time of year marks a time when you can take it a little easier.  …

2 years, 3 months ago

Summertime apple tree care that will help you get a better harvest this fall

Apples and apple trees are more commonly associated with cooler autumn days and heaping buckets full of delicious apples. But if you want that sweet …

2 years, 3 months ago

How to add the delight of peonies and irises to your early summer garden

Peonies and irises are an enthusiastic addition to your yard or garden thanks to their early summer start and showy blossoms.

In this episode, Don an…

2 years, 3 months ago

Want to grow roses? Here's how to get started

Arguably, no other flower carries as much meaning and history as a rose, which makes them a popular choice for a gardener.   But roses can also prese…

2 years, 3 months ago

A summer weather outlook with meteorologist John Wheeler

In this episode, WDAY Chief Meteorologist John Wheeler joins Don and John for a look at possible weather patterns for the upper Midwest as we head in…

2 years, 3 months ago

Why fertilizing now will benefit your yard and garden

We all know fertilizing is an important part of maintaining healthy trees and shrubs along with a healthy yard and garden. But when should we fertili…

2 years, 4 months ago

How to breathe life into your lackluster lawn

There isn't anything quite as satisfying as a full, lush lawn. And nothing is as frustrating as a lawn that doesn't look healthy, no matter how hard …

2 years, 4 months ago

Heading out to a garden center? Listen to this first

We're hot on the heels of planting season, meaning it's time to head out to our local garden centers to find the right plants and shrubs for our yard…

2 years, 4 months ago