Podcast Episodes

What's in John Wheeler's garden? A 'forest' of anise and a sanctuary for baseball

Any gardener in the Red River Valley and surrounding region knows the voice of WDAY Chief Meteorologist John Wheeler, who has been providing forecast…

2 years, 9 months ago

Let's talk about lilies, the stars of the midsummer garden

With their eye-popping blossoms that burst just as the summer hits its peak, lilies are the star of the show in one of the busiest times of the seaso…

2 years, 10 months ago

What does the lawn of the future look like?

Lawns are such a common sight in our neighborhoods and in our culture, you might think they're a constant.

They aren't, of course. Lawns have a histo…

2 years, 10 months ago

Want to grow better tomatoes? Here are some things to keep in mind

To quote Guy Clark, there's only two things that money can't buy, and that's true love and homegrown tomatoes.

We can't help you with the true love p…

2 years, 10 months ago

You can stop doing these yard and garden tasks July 4th

July 4th isn't just a holiday for Americans to celebrate Independence Day. It's also Independence Day for your garden.

In this episode Don and John t…

2 years, 10 months ago

Red dust on your lawn? Blossom end rot? Don answers the most common questions he hears

After many years listening to concerns from fellow gardeners in the area, a few of them pop up frequently. 

You likely have had the same questions yo…

2 years, 11 months ago

The delightful Mary Holm joins us to talk about 'Prairie Yard & Garden' and her love of gardening

Mary Holm, host of the long-running Pioneer PBS program "Prairie Yard & Garden," absolutely loves to be in the garden and her enthusiasm is contagiou…

2 years, 11 months ago

Weeds are the worst. Here's how you get the upper hand.

Gardening is a fun, relaxing activity ... but weeds can really get on your nerves.

In this episode, Don and John talk about the best ways to manage w…

2 years, 11 months ago

All about container gardening, from thrillers to spillers to fillers

Container gardening is having a moment nowadays as more people liven up their decks and patios with interesting potted plants, or turn to pots as a w…

3 years ago

Whip your sad-looking lawn into shape

There's a bit of a trend among homeowners in our area this season: patchy-looking lawns.

What's causing your lousy lawn and what's the best way to ge…

3 years ago