Episodios

  • Get started with canning your own garden produce

    Get started with canning your own garden produce
    Aug 10 2024
    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, Family and Community Wellness Extension Agent at NDSU. Rita has been canning, and teaching about canning, for years and she has plenty of wisdom to get you started.
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    47 m
  • The benefits of saving your own seeds

    The benefits of saving your own seeds
    Aug 3 2024
    Once you start your own garden, it's easy to see how natural it is to save money and time by saving your own seeds. In this episode, Don and John discuss some of the benefits of keeping your seeds and give you some things to consider along the way.
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    37 m
  • Staying on top of your gardening tasks in the dog days of summer

    Staying on top of your gardening tasks in the dog days of summer
    Jul 31 2024

    July is ending and we're well into the dog days of summer. Don Kinzler and John Lamb discuss the things to look for and what to do to keep your plants and flowers healthy in the hot weather.

    In this episode, Don also tells the story of his recent absence from the podcast.
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    52 m
  • Take better photos of your yard and garden

    Take better photos of your yard and garden
    Jul 26 2024

    A fulfilling part of growing your own garden is sharing it with those you love, and better photos make that easier.

    In this episode, John sits down with Britta Trygstad, aka Britta The Photographer, to talk about some simple tactics you can use to get better photos of your garden to document it and share it with the world.

    Learn more about Trygstad on her website: https://brittathephotographer.com/
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    31 m
  • 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