Podcast Episodes

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.)

1 year, 2 months 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…

1 year, 2 months 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…

1 year, 3 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…

1 year, 3 months 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…

1 year, 3 months 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…

1 year, 3 months ago

How to get a healthy lawn growing this spring

It's the backdrop for your heated cornhole games and memory-making family barbeques, so it's nice to have a healthy, green lawn.

In this episode, Don…

1 year, 3 months ago

Plan your garden to make the best use of your available sun

We all have big dreams when it comes to what we want to grow, but the hard truth is that we have to work with the space we have, and every space come…

1 year, 4 months ago

Some tips on fertilizing your yard and garden

Fertilizing is an important part of a successful garden, and the spring is the most important time to fertilize, so it's important to get it right.

I…

1 year, 4 months ago

How to plant just about anything in your garden

The time has finally come for our part of the world: planting season in your yard and garden.

In this episode, Don and John go over some basics on so…

1 year, 4 months ago