Episodios

  • The mystery of the murdered tree

    The mystery of the murdered tree
    Jul 17 2024
    Spoiler: The most common culprit with trees that die unexpectedly is improper care. In this episode, Don and John explore the Mystery of the Murdered Tree and teach us all a basic lesson in tree care that might prevent the unthinkable from happening to your trees and shrubs.
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    27 m
  • Are you seeing these common midsummer issues in your garden?

    Are you seeing these common midsummer issues in your garden?
    Jul 10 2024
    Summer is a great time for your garden...unless your plants aren't quite growing the way they should. In this episode, Don and John look at the most common issues that begin to pop up this time of year, including blossom end rot, fungus and pests.
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    27 m
  • Visiting other gardens is a great way to learn something new

    Visiting other gardens is a great way to learn something new
    Jul 5 2024
    For something as deep and complex as gardening, it's vital to have others around to teach you new things and give you new ideas. In this episode, Don and John are joined by Rachel Sailer, organizer of the 2nd Annual Red River Valley Garden Tour. The tour allows any gardener to take a peek at the yards of experienced gardeners and find new inspiration. Sailer is a master gardener and operations manager at Baker Garden and Gift. The Red River Valley Garden Tour is July 17 and 18, and it will feature five homeowner yards plus an open invite to the Northern Plains Botanic Garden. Tickets are $15 per person, with proceeds benefiting the Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society. You can find tickets and details on the Red River Valley Garden Tour Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RRVGardenTour.
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    28 m
  • This time of summer marks a shift in your yard and garden duties

    This time of summer marks a shift in your yard and garden duties
    Jun 28 2024
    As we enter the thick of summer, you've no doubt been busy in your garden. But this time of year marks a time when you can take it a little easier. In this episode, Don and John discuss the tasks you can stop doing once we hit July, like fertilizing and pruning,
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    33 m
  • Summertime apple tree care that will help you get a better harvest this fall

    Summertime apple tree care that will help you get a better harvest this fall
    Jun 21 2024

    Apples and apple trees are more commonly associated with cooler autumn days and heaping buckets full of delicious apples. But if you want that sweet apple crop, there's no time like summer to give them some extra attention.

    In this episode, Don and John go over some of the tasks you should be thinking about with your apple trees, or what to do if you're thinking of getting an apple tree started in your yard.
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    31 m
  • How to add the delight of peonies and irises to your early summer garden

    How to add the delight of peonies and irises to your early summer garden
    Jun 14 2024

    Peonies and irises are an enthusiastic addition to your yard or garden thanks to their early summer start and showy blossoms.

    In this episode, Don and John go over the basics of caring for peonies and irises, including an easy way to get ants off your peony blossoms before bringing them indoors.
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    43 m
  • Want to grow roses? Here's how to get started

    Want to grow roses? Here's how to get started
    Jun 8 2024
    Arguably, no other flower carries as much meaning and history as a rose, which makes them a popular choice for a gardener. But roses can also present a thorny (forgive the pun) challenge. In this episode, Don and John go over the basics of growing and caring for your roses, from sourcing the best roses to pruning them safely.
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    44 m
  • A summer weather outlook with meteorologist John Wheeler

    A summer weather outlook with meteorologist John Wheeler
    May 31 2024

    In this episode, WDAY Chief Meteorologist John Wheeler joins Don and John for a look at possible weather patterns for the upper Midwest as we head into the summer growing season. Plus, he talks about setting up new raised garden plots and gives us a simple pepper sauce recipe.
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    41 m