Podcast Episodes

Revive your yard and garden after a long, cold, wet winter

Every winter is different, just as every growing season is different, and each one presents you with its own challenges to overcome and timeline for …

3 years, 5 months ago

We handpicked our favorite sources of gardening inspiration

Gardening doesn't just happen in the soil. Before the snow melts and the weather turns warm, it happens in the inspiration and planning for a better …

3 years, 5 months ago

Nails in your soil? Human hair to deter pests? Is there any truth to these gardening myths?

Will Tums help your tomatoes? Will anything grow under a black walnut tree?

In this week's episode, Jon and Don tackle some old wive's tales about ga…

3 years, 5 months ago

What effect will climate change have on your yard and garden?

Climate change isn't just something that's happening on a global scale. In fact, you're likely to see effects literally in your own backyard.

In this…

3 years, 6 months ago

Some advice for planning the layout of your yard and garden

Planning your yard might seem like a daunting task. What should it look like, and what plants should you invest in?

In this episode, Don and John hav…

3 years, 6 months ago

Everything you need to know about the emerald ash borer

The emerald ash borer is a small and rather beautiful-looking insect, but it has had a catastrophic effect on trees in communities across our region.…

3 years, 6 months ago

Why wait? Now's the time to get your gardening tools good and sharp for spring.

Your gardening tools have been neglected for too long. With spring around the corner, it's time to get them sharp and ready for use. Don and John go …

3 years, 6 months ago

Keep your houseplants healthy and they'll return the favor

Have you come down with what Don calls "houseplant fever?" Houseplants have exploded in popularity the past few years as new generations of growers r…

3 years, 7 months ago

How to prevent rabbit damage and start your seeds indoors

In this episode, Don and John talk about preventing rabbit damage and what you need to know about starting your seeds indoors. And, it's almost time …

3 years, 7 months ago

Meet your hosts, Don Kinzler and John Lamb

Welcome to the first episode of "Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast," a show for gardeners in the upper Midwest. In this episode, we introduce you…

3 years, 7 months ago