Podcast Episodes

Spring planting and canning season go hand in hand

Since you're probably thinking about the growing season, chances are you're also thinking about canning your harvest once fall comes.   In this episo…

2 years, 2 months ago

It's been a weird winter, and our listeners have questions about it

From rain in January to a blizzard bookended by unseasonable warmth, it's been an odd winter for gardeners in our part of the world.   In this episod…

2 years, 2 months ago

How to care for succulents, a wildly popular low-maintenance option for houseplants

If you're new to growing plants in your home, or looking for something that gives you a little slack when it comes to timely watering, succulents may…

2 years, 3 months ago

Get this year's garden up and running by starting your seeds indoors

It's been a mild winter in our neck of the woods, but it's still not quite warm enough to get your garden growing ... or is it?

In this episode, Don …

2 years, 3 months ago

It's been an unusually warm winter. How will that affect your garden?

Those of us in the northern U.S. are appreciating this warm winter for reducing the stress of things like travel or snow removal. But what about plan…

2 years, 3 months ago

The language of flowers and why we give roses on Valentine's Day

Giving someone flowers can say a lot, but the flowers themselves might be saying more than you think.   In this episode, Don and John talk about flor…

2 years, 3 months ago

How drilling into trees helps us study the impacts of major flooding

For someone who studies a serene topic like trees, NDSU Extension Forester Joe Zeleznik has quite a few pressing issues on his plate.

In this episode…

2 years, 4 months ago

A few landscaping choices can turn your winter yard from bleak to beautiful

We tend to think about blossoms and greenery when landscaping our yards, but winter offers its own unique opportunities.

In this episode, Don and Joh…

2 years, 4 months ago

Selecting seeds and getting an early start on spring

With so many different seed companies each offering different varieties, starting a flower and garden projects from seed can leave anyone feeling a l…

2 years, 4 months ago

Think spring with new seed catalogs

Don and John start making plans for next summer's garden by going over some of the seed catalogs coming in the mail. Don explains how to store seeds …

2 years, 4 months ago