Podcast Episodes

Get a head start on preventing weeds in the vegetable garden

It's officially spring, which means gardening season is just around the corner. 

In this episode, Don and John discuss how to get ahead of weeds befo…

2 months, 1 week ago

Celebrating the plants of the Emerald Isle ☘️

If you're a gardener, chances are that green is one of your favorite colors, and what's greener than St. Patrick's Day?

In this episode, Don and John…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Get ready, get set...get pruning!

Pruning has many benefits, like better yields and attractive shaping...but if you're not sure how best to approach it, you might fear doing serious d…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Grow your best onions this season

Did you know the average American eats 20 pounds of onions a year? 

In this episode, Don and John give you the lowdown on a true culinary staple that…

3 months ago

Looking ahead to spring with Master Gardener Sandra Vigen

We're all excited for spring, but for a Master Gardener, spring is kinda like show time.

In this episode, Don and John talk with Sandra Vigen, a Farg…

3 months, 1 week ago

The benefits of planning out your garden before the spring season

Chances are, with the days lengthening, you're already thinking about gardening this season. But are you actively planning it out?

In this episode, D…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Make this Valentine's Day extra special with flowers chosen and arranged with care

Nothing against a dozen red roses—we all love roses—but if you want to send an extra special message to your loved one this Valentine's Day, you migh…

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Why terrariums are suddenly all the rage...again

You might have seen terrariums all over your social media feed, but you might not know that there's a long history to these self-contained little tab…

4 months ago

Seed catalogs, a time-honored tradition

How long have seed catalogs been available in the U.S.? You'll have to listen to hear the answer...but it's a long time.

In this episode, Don and Joh…

4 months, 1 week ago

Get the dirt on some flowery gardening terminology

Gardening is one of those human activities with a long history, deep symbolism and a lot of details, so it has a substantial vocabulary to accompany …

4 months, 2 weeks ago