Podcast Episodes

What to consider before your first trip to the garden center this season

If you're enthusiastic to hit the garden centers for the first time this season, great! But it helps to have a plan first.

In this episode, Don and J…

1 year, 4 months ago

Unique conditions lead to winter burn on some area evergreens

Unique conditions can lead to winter burn on some area evergreens.

In this episode, Don and John discuss what winter burn is, how it can happen and s…

1 year, 5 months ago

It's time to get your yard and garden set for spring planting

The snow is gone and the days are getting longer and warmer, and while we're not quite ready to plant, the time has come to get everything set for th…

1 year, 5 months ago

New garden tools to try this season

Maybe your trusty garden tools are getting a little rusty, or maybe you're just itching for some new gear this season. Either way, this show's for yo…

1 year, 5 months ago

Amend your soil for optimal early-season performance

Before you know it, it'll be time to get outside and start getting your hands dirty in the garden. Before you plant, though, you probably want to get…

1 year, 5 months ago

How do the plants in local gardening centers survive our region's winters?

How can gardeners be sure that the plants, shrubs and trees they buy in local gardening centers will survive our region's winters?

In this episode, D…

1 year, 6 months ago

The basics of making cuttings from your houseplants

It's still a bit too early to get out into the lawn or garden, but with our increasing sunlight it's a perfect time to start cuttings of your housepl…

1 year, 6 months ago

Deep-fake plants? How AI-generated photos are used to sell varieties that don't exist

It's a sad truth nowadays, but it seems like anything you see online is too good to be true, and that's true for gardeners, too.

In this episode, Don…

1 year, 6 months ago

Early spring tasks to get you out into your yard and garden

If you're a regular listener to this podcast, then we know you're chomping at the bit to get out into the yard and start work on your garden.

In this…

1 year, 6 months ago

How this Fargo company grows and sells fresh greens all year round

Our cold Northern Plains winters don't seem like they're friendly toward year-round growing of fresh greens, but they're actually a positive for the …

1 year, 7 months ago