Podcast Episodes

How did your yard and garden do this growing season?

As we pick the last of the zuccini and mow just one more time, it's a good time to take stock of the growing season. What worked, and what didn't?

In…

1 year, 7 months ago

It's not too early to start getting your garden put to bed for the winter

It's been a mild, dry fall in the upper Midwest, and your garden is still likely producing some goods for harvest...but, just in case you need remind…

1 year, 7 months ago

Some tips for storing your root vegetables

We've had a warm start to the fall, but make no mistake: Harvest time is coming fast.

In this episode, Don and John discuss how to store your hard-ea…

1 year, 8 months ago

Early autumn tasks that will set your yard and garden up for a better spring

It's not too early to think about setting your yard and garden up for success next spring, even as we're not quite done with this year's harvest.

In …

1 year, 8 months ago

Want fall colors right in your own yard? Here's what to plant

There are ample opportunities for fall color displays all over our region—and they're absolutely worth the drive, of course—but what if you want fall…

1 year, 8 months ago

Now is a perfect time to dig and divide peonies, irises and day lilies

You can almost feel the snap of fall in the air, and that means it's the best time of year for one crucial task: dividing some of your yard's most be…

1 year, 8 months ago

Your Labor Day lawn and garden checklist

Summer sings its last sweet refrain during the Labor Day holiday weekend, and that comes with a few items for your lawn and garden checklist.

In this…

1 year, 8 months ago

Everything you need to know about hydrangeas

There's nothing quite as show-stopping as a healthy, blooming hydrangea bursting with color in your yard. But where to start?

In this episode, Don an…

1 year, 9 months ago

You still have plenty of time to get some planting done this fall

While we associate planting with the rush and excitement of spring, you still have lots of options later in the season, including shrubs and some spr…

1 year, 9 months ago

Get started with canning your own garden produce

If you love the idea of canning but are hesitant to make the leap, this show's for you.   In this episode, Don and John are joined by Rita Ussatis, F…

1 year, 9 months ago