Podcast Episodes

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…

3 years, 2 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…

3 years, 3 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…

3 years, 3 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…

3 years, 3 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, 4 months 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, 4 months ago

Tips for planting just about everything in your lawn and garden

With the threat of a late frost become less and less likely, now's the time to think about getting your trees, shrubs, perennials and more into the g…

3 years, 4 months ago

What's new at the garden centers? Horticulturist Audrey Gilbraith talks new varieties for 2023

Garden centers are opening across our region, stocked with new varieties, colors and twists on old favorites.

Don and John are joined by Audrey Gilbr…

3 years, 4 months ago

Starter plants vs. starting from seed, oozing maples, bumpy lawns and more from the listener mailbag

You have burning questions, Don and John have answers.

In this episode of "Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast" our hosts field questions from fell…

3 years, 4 months ago

Plan ahead to make the most out of your trip to the garden center

Your local garden center or greenhouse will likely be busy this time of year, so it's a good idea to do come prepared.

Don and John spend this episod…

3 years, 5 months ago