Podcast Episodes

What's in the listener mailbag? Horned caterpillars, neglected lawns, apple trees and more

You have questions, Growing Together has answers.

In this episode, Don and John open up the listener mailbag to hear what's vexing you in your garden…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Between weeding, fertilizing, planting and early harvest, August is a month for any gardening activity

If there's a favorite gardening activity of yours, chances are you'll be able to do it during the month of August.

In this episode, Don and John brea…

9 months, 4 weeks ago

A midsummer vegetable garden check-in

As we enter the high summer season, you might be looking at your vegetables and wondering if they're coming along as well they should. 

In this episo…

10 months ago

The Red River Garden Tour gives area greenthumbs a chance to connect

Like the plants we love, conversations between gardeners often flower and flourish as we share knowledge and insight, and nowhere was this more appar…

10 months, 1 week ago

Learn how to can your own garden fresh produce (republish)

(The Growing Together crew is taking some time off to enjoy the summer, so in the meantime, please enjoy this republished episode from August 2024.)

10 months, 2 weeks ago

How vines and climbing plants add dimension to your garden

If you're the kind of gardener who runs out of room in your gardening, climbing and vining plants are an intriguing prospect.

In this episode, Don an…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Protect your yard and garden from severe summer storms

Severe weather shook our region last weekend, with tornadoes, high winds and hail wreaking havoc on lives and property alike.

In this episode, Don an…

11 months ago

Holm-grown gardens: Mary Holm of the PBS show Prairie Yard & Garden talks about her growing garden

In this episode, Don and John learn something new from seasoned gardener Mary Holm as well as her favorite annuals and perennials and a beneficial re…

11 months, 1 week ago

Dealing with powdery mildew and other fungal diseases

You aren't the only one looking to get the most out of your plants and shrubs. Fungi, bacteria and pests are after them, too.

In this episode, Don an…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Add color and texture to your yard with shrubs

If you want to level up your landscaping game, you might want to give a good thought to how you use shrubs in your yard.

In this episode, Don and Joh…

11 months, 3 weeks ago