Podcast Episodes

What our moms taught us about gardening

Gardening is all about strong connections, like our connection to the Earth and the connections with one another shown in the love and knowledge we p…

2 years, 4 months ago

The best methods for successful spring planting in your yard and garden

Every stage in the development of your garden is important, but nothing matches the excitement of getting your plants into the ground once spring com…

2 years, 5 months ago

The best gear for growing season

Don and John go over their recommendations for the best tools to get your yard in garden in shape this spring, from the right pair of gloves to a rec…

2 years, 5 months ago

Get your yard and garden in shape for spring

The season is finally starting to make a turn for the warmer, and while it's still a little too cool to get plants in the ground, there's still plent…

2 years, 5 months ago

Looking for the next great tree for your yard?

How do new trees get introduced to our region, and who's researching how well they'll do here?   In this episode, Don and John talk to Dr. Todd West,…

2 years, 5 months ago

This community garden isn't just growing plants. It's growing a community

When we think of a community garden, we might think it's a community of people growing gardens. But the inverse is also true.   In this episode, Don …

2 years, 6 months ago

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, 6 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 months ago