Podcast Episodes

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, 7 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, 7 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 months ago

The year that was in our lawns and gardens

A long winter, short spring, hot summer and mild fall created a memorable growing season for area gardeners.

In this episode, Don and John talk abou…

2 years, 9 months ago

How to care for poinsettias and other beloved holiday plants

While there's no shortage of light and color around the holidays, nothing adds warmth and life to your home quite like a healthy poinsettia.   In thi…

2 years, 9 months ago

Got a gardener on your gift list? They're simple to please if you know what to look for

If you have a gardener on your gift list, you can breathe easy. They're easy bunch to buy for.

In this episode, Don and John go over some tried and t…

2 years, 9 months ago

Overwintering plants breathes life into your home during the cold months

Winter may be here but you can keep things lively during these frigid months by overwintering your favorite plants.

In this episode, Don and John are…

2 years, 10 months ago