Your Midwest Garden Podcast
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago -A casual conversation about gardening in the Midwest with Toledo's Garden Guy, Mike O'Rourke and Rookie Gardener, Scott Sandstrom. Mike interviews various guests, from experts to local DIY gardeners in a relaxed conversation. While Scott keeps the subjects down to the weekend warrior level. We hope you enjoy each podcast episode, as even the most basic topics can reveal a surprise tip or hint you may not know about! Your Midwest Garden is sponsored by Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. Serving the Toledo, Ohio area since 1953!
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Tropics in The Midwest? It’s Possible!
June 29, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MBToday the guys talk with Teresa Woodard, over the past 15 years she has contributed to Midwest Living, Columbus Monthly, Better Homes & Gardens, Country Gardens, Chicago Tribune, Living the Country Life, Ohio Magazine and Edible Columbus. And now is a co-author of American Roots: Reimagining Our Home Gardens (Timber Press; Fall 2022). The topic is a more in depth discussion of transforming your backyard into a tropical paradise. Plants that are hardy for the Midwest, ones that won't survive ...
The Banana Tree Experiment - Session One
June 15, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThe Garden Guy, Mike, has challenged Junior Gardener Scott. The experiment: to plant a couple Banana Trees in his Midwest "tropical" pool landscape. See if he can keep them healthy, let alone alive AND successfully over Winter them... having new growth next Spring. Follow along as Scott does his homework and gives updates on this multiple episode subject! This is Session One. UPDATED INFO: The Musa Basjoo does grow fingers (bananas), however they are mostly seeds and very little fruit. Scot...
Fungi Fun!
June 08, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIf you dig mushrooms (lol), then you'll love this discussion! Mike & Scott learn about all the uses for mushrooms, there's more than just tossing them on a pizza. This week's guest is Mike Chancey, who has turned his hobby into a business, takes the guesswork out of growing mushrooms with kits he builds for clients. Nothing better than success as a rookie just learning the ways, as some mushrooms can be dangerous! Mushroom Mike is so full of information, we are already discussing r...
Sum Sum Summer Vine Time
May 18, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBMike and Scott chat Summertime vines...looking to add a tropical look around your Zen Place, pool or just adding some height ? Support the Show. Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio! https://blackdiamondgrows.com/ Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links! https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast @yourmidwestgardenpodcast Have a show topic, send us a message or call 567-343-1349 and leave an old fashion voice message!
ENCORE EPISODE - Annie's Annuals
May 11, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBENCORE EPISODE: The guys are joined by one of last season's guests...Annie Harman. Annie grows tens of thousands of annuals, be it a hanging basket container or just a flat pack of three. We get her insight, as well as Mike's on annual care, design for this Summer's plantings. ________________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: [email protected] ________________...
Dahlias - Totally Tubular Man!
May 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBMike and Scott travel to The Toledo Botanical Gardens to discuss Dahlias with grower Don Hughes. Don has over 40 years experience growing Dahlias and has had to move his growing patch from his home to the Toledo Botanical Gardens!!! I'd say he has a few plants to show off! Listen in and subscribe for more episodes. https://metroparkstoledo.com/explore-your-parks/toledo-botanical-garden-metropark/ _______________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do i...
Horticulture High
April 20, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBScott & Mike talk to Bryan Smith, the Sylvania Schools Horticulture Teacher, about our experts of tomorrow. With all the computer experts our kids/grandkids are turning out to be, we are relieved there are some in the younger generation that are still interested in getting their hands dirty. But they are only as good as they want to be, and as good as we lead them to be. Thankfully we have Bryan to teach them as our grandparents did us! Listen in on how detailed this high school preps their...
Hostas... The Friendship Plant
April 13, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBWe took our own advice... and "Asked Someone Who Knows" all about Hostas!!! Listen in as we learn our guest, Mike Giese, satisfies his craving for Hostas, by selling them to you! What started as a simple little hobby now requires a grow room, three greenhouses and a little green... as in the cash kind of green! Now with over 1,000 varieties of Hostas...Download & hit play!!! The Hosta Stop 1011 WI-54, Plover, WI 54467 (715) 630-5305 https://www.hostastop.com https://www.facebook.com/TheHo...
Talking Herbs-Beyond the Dinner Table
April 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBSelf proclaimed herb witch doctor Mary Machon joins us to discuss growing herbs for use beyond the dining table. This is a garden show talking health benefits!!! Scott is trying a few out to fool his doctor, stay tuned for the results! https://www.bensellgreenhouse.com/ _______________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: [email protected] ________________ Like t...
Cabin Fever - It's still cold out!
March 30, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBThe guys release an unscheduled episode to discourage (yes...discourage) gardeners and mostly neighbors from doing too much cleanup on these pop up 70 degree days. Help your neighbors understand the critters still hibernating in those leaf piles! Only consistent temps can break the Cabin Fever urge to get the yard & beds ready. Plus some cool weather plants that you can pot up if you need to plant at this time. Support the Show. Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Wat...
Coneflower Basics
March 23, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBThe guys give Coneflowers or Echinacea, their fifteen minutes of fame! Stepping out from the daisy family we find they are extremely easy to grow in the Midwest. They are drought & heat resistant, bloom for months, make great cut flowers, and attract birds and pollinators. But what about their Cultivar cousins? Tune in! _______________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at...
Indoor House Plants Pt2
March 09, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBMary Machon, owner of Bensell's Greenhouse, joins the guys to chat... Indoor House Plants! Mary has an extensive knowledge on the subject and passes on info for beginners to experts! Make sure you listen all the way through... In fact, we had to make this discussion a two part series as the tips and info just kept coming. So jump back a show if you missed part one... here is part two. https://www.bensellgreenhouse.com/ _______________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just le...
Indoor House Plants Pt1
March 02, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBMary Machon, owner of Bensell's Greenhouse, joins the guys to chat... Indoor House Plants! Mary has an extensive knowledge on the subject and passes on info for beginners to experts! Make sure you listen all the way through... In fact, we had to make this discussion a two part series as the tips and info just kept coming. So enjoy part one and tune in next week when part two releases. https://www.bensellgreenhouse.com/ _______________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just le...
Loamy Soil is the Goal!
February 23, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBFIRST EPISODE OF SEASON THREE, WELCOME BACK GARDENERS!!! The guys discuss Loamy Soil... while it may be the goal, we find you don't need that much perfection to grow in! Join us as we dig deeper into this subject. _______________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: [email protected] ________________ Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow al...
Decorating a Rose Bowl Float with Jen Linehan
January 14, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBThe guys welcome back a past guest... Jen Linehan from Beautiful Blooms by Jen chats with the guys about her experience decorating a Rose Bowl Float!!! Listen in to catch her experience in what we thought may be a once in a lifetime experience. But Jen is looking into making it a tradition, maybe you'd like to join in next year? Check out all Jen's photos & videos on her FB & IG accounts for Beautiful Blooms by Jen! https://www.facebook.com/beautifulbloomsbyjen https://www.beautifulbloomsby...
LIVE GREENS... Wreaths, Swags and More!
December 08, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode, we follow up the Christmas Tree show with LIVE GREENS info... little history and care for those of us that bring that fresh pine look and scent into our homes. _______________ This episode ends of second season here at YMGP... we'll be back in February with new shows just as the planting season begins! _______________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: ...
ENCORE EPISODE - Choosing your LIVE Christmas Tree
November 24, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBThere’s no better family tradition than picking out your own Christmas Tree! Taking your family to pick out the perfect tree for your holiday celebrations is a memory maker. Unless you are Clark Griswald..."little full, lots of sap". It’s a heart-warming experience you’ll want to enjoy year after year. The guys sit down next to a warm fire with Duke Wheeler. Duke is here to chat about tree picking, getting one of his trees into the White House and tree care for a safe yet fun Christmas seas...
VINE TIME! Gourds, Pumpkins or Squash?
November 17, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBMike has a mystery fruit growing in NW Ohio, bringing up the question about Cucurbita (Latin for gourd) or herbaceous vines in the gourd family. Then, the alternative use of pumpkin seeds... got to listen in for that ONE ALONE! _______________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: [email protected] ________________ Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE...
Asian Beetle Invasion
November 10, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThe guys chat about the recent beetle air show, or as Mike puts it... "the INVASION" of Asian Beetles. Why now, what are they doing and the best practice for removing them. Download this episode, then subscribe so the next shows are automatically downloaded for you. _______________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: [email protected] ________________ Like to che...
Using natural materials to Winterize!
October 27, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBMike's version of a Fall Clean Up is using seed heads, cover crops, leaves, etc to protect and nurture your green space. Oh, he has a couple tips for hardware too! _______________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: [email protected] ________________ Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, ...
Attracting Bees Into Your Garden
October 06, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBNow that Fall is here, and some great deals at your garden center can be had... the guys discuss plants & flowers that will attract bees. So listen in, get some ideas and head to your garden center today. Fall is a great time to plant and the hungry bees will appreciate the early Spring food. ----QUIZ NOTE---- The last quiz question, upon further review, should be 8-10lbs of honey makes how many pounds of wax. Not 18-20libs of honey... oops! _______________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-ai...
ENCORE EPISODE - Pumpkin Farm
September 29, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBENCORE EPISODE: It's time for gourds, squash, corn and pumpkins so the guys chat onsite with Matt from LaVoy's Pumpkin Farm. That's right, the boys hit the road and traveled up North to Temperance, MI. No matter what pumpkin farm you visit in your area, we bet it is going to be a smash! But watch out for those bees around your donuts & cider! Check out the LaVoy's website at: http://lavoypumpkinfarm.weebly.com/ or their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lavoypumpkinfarm/ Black Diamo...
YMG QUICK TIP - Fall/Winter Lawns
September 22, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBSeason #2 has a new feature, QUICK TIPS! A short info podcast presented by an expert in the field. Plus it's an easy to search subject header for when you need that little bit of info in a flash. QUICK TIPS release on "off weeks" of our regular, full length shows, so you are not missing anything. We hope these tips help out while we are busy working the new season at the garden center. ________________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old f...
Sedum - Mike's Sleeper Plant
September 15, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIt's Mike turn to reveal his "Sleeper Plant". No not a tired plant, but an over looked beauty you should think about adding to your landscape!! Get your pen & paper to write down a few variety types, then head on over to your local garden center! PLUS a Mike's Mail Question has hit our email box! _______________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex...
September Smörgåsbord
September 08, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBMike and Scott brave the blustery day to cap off several topics for September. It's a buffet style show with a little something for everyone. So grab a dessert and join us... and watch your napkins, it's really windy out here!!! _______________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: [email protected] ________________ Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE...
YMG QUICK TIP - Irrigation System Check
September 04, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.62 MBSeason #2 has a new feature, QUICK TIPS! A short info podcast presented by an expert in the field. Plus it's an easy to search subject header for when you need that little bit of info in a flash. QUICK TIPS release on "off weeks" of our regular, full length shows, so you are not missing anything. We hope these tips help out while we are busy working at the garden center. ________________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, l...
Over Seeding Your Lawn
September 01, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBIt's that time of year... time to start over seeding you lawn... or is it? Mike & Scott discuss the 1-2-3s of over seeding. Is it too hot still? How long can you wait? And how can Mother Nature help? Tune in as the guys spend the episode outdoors in the heat talking grass! _______________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: [email protected] ________________ Like...
ALERT EPISODE - Fall Army Worm Invasion
August 31, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBALERT EPISODE... Ohio has been hit with the Fall Army Worms. Over night devastation of your lawn, or garden crops. What you can do as a residential home owner and gardener to stop them. Listen in as Mike gives you some pesticides to go apply. Support the Show. Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio! https://blackdiamondgrows.com/ Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links! https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast @yourmidwestgardenpodcast Hav...
ALERT EPISODE - FALL ARMY WORM INVASION
August 31, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBALERT EPISODE... Ohio has been hit with the Fall Army Worms. Over night devastation of your lawn, or garden crops. What you can do as a residential home owner and gardener to stop them. Listen in as Mike gives you some pesticides to go apply. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/yourmidwestgarden)
ENCORE EPISODE - Caring for Chrysanthemums
August 25, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBENCORE EPISODE! Chrysanthemums (mums) are one of the most popular fall garden flowers. Most varieties are easy to grow with their basic needs being full sun, water, rich soil, good drainage, and good air circulation. There are hundreds of varieties available in a range of shapes and sizes that can provide blooms from late Summer through end of Fall. In this episode we chat about caring for your mums with Zannah Crowe from Johnson's Gardens in Cedarbug Wisconsin!!! When to plant, watering, f...
Weigela - Scott's Sleeper Plant PLUS Boxwood Warning!
August 18, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBMike and Scott find peace in a greenhouse in order to chat about what Scott calls a sleeper plant. A known, but unknown plant...the Weigela! No matter how you PRO-noun-ce it... (WAY-guh-luh) they guarantee you won't say it correctly twice in a row. You might just be surprised what you'll find in this Honeysuckle Family member offerings! PLUS Boxwood Tree Moth WARNING!!! Don't be fooled by it's name. _______________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, d...
Garden in the Park
August 11, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBROAD TRIP!!! Mike & Scott have hit the road again! Well it was a short drive this time to Wildwood Metropark, which is home to The Manor House. The bonus to this home is the garden, which is a tough one to maintain. Scott Carpenter joins us for a little history lesson of the R.A. Stranahan Manor and the importance of the garden. We hope you, in hearing the description of this garden and it's history, will be inspired to search in your neck of the Midwest for a historical garden to visit. ...
Ideas for Fall Plantings
August 04, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBMike & Scott have a BIG announcement to reveal, well had one anyway. Plus we Welcome Zach Edwards, President of Black Diamond Garden Centers! Zach presents to us all several new plants to gather for the Fall plantings! If you are looking for that little different than a typical Fall offering, Zach has some ideas to spark another trip to your local garden center! Some of the plants discussed in this episode: Hypericum Mystical Glory St. Johnswort Aronia Melanocarpa Little Henry Itea (Virgini...
All about Lavender Farming
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBROAD TRIP!!! The Guys head down South to check out the five year old Luckey Road Lavender Farm. They'll check out all the offerings from Kylee & Scott, second generation farmers. Not only is this farm a you pick'em type of place, but they offer yoga classes, photography sessions all while surrounded by the sweet smell of lavender! And yes, Scott found animals at a Lavender Farm! https://www.luckeylavender.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luckey.lavender Support the Show. Black Diamond Garde...
The DIY Lawn Products... Results, Tips & Discussions
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThe guys bounce DIY lawn care ideas off of Dave Slivinski, licensed lawn service expert and manager. Dave removes his managers hat for a neighborhood friendly advice hat, helping out the Do It Yourselfer. Scott reviews the lawn products he has tested this year, after promising last season to turn his lawn into a laboratory. And then promises to test more! Support the Show. Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio! https://blackdiamondgrows.com/ Please visi...
YMG QUICK TIP - Summer Lawns
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute - 969 KBSeason #2 has a new feature, QUICK TIPS! A short info podcast presented by an expert in the field. Plus it's an easy to search subject header for when you need that little bit of info in a flash. QUICK TIPS release on "off weeks" of our regular, full length shows, so you are not missing anything. We hope these tips help out while we are busy working the new season at the garden center. ________________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old f...
ENCORE EPISODE - Water Features & Plants
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBENCORE EPISODE!!! Today we talk with Rich Giddens, he and his wife, Diane, own Oak Park Garden Center, specializing in ponds and water features. Mike and Rich touch on pond plants, pond sizes, pumps and what you, as a new pond owner, need to do in order to enjoy the peace of a pond or water feature. All this and more... coming up on Your Midwest Garden Podcast! ________________ Our guests weblink: http://www.oakparkwatergarden.com What started as a humble landscape business in a rickety old...
Extension Office & Pest Update
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBTime to start looking over your plants and priming those sprayers. As the guys welcome Amy K. Stone to the show. Amy discusses using your Extension Offices/Land Grant University support in each State, plus the current pests in our gardens, THEY'RE HERE! Amy Creque Stone Ohio State University Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources Lucas County OSU Extension Contact info: https://lucas.osu.edu/ https://www.facebook.com/OSUExtensionLucasCounty/ https://bygl.osu.edu/ Horticu...
The ABCs of Ornamental Grass
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBMike & Scott discuss Ornamental Grasses, perennial or annuals, clumps, mounds, splits, you name it... we got you all covered! ________________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: [email protected] ________________ Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant,...
Prepping for Pests
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBThe guys discuss the pests & insects that are already starting to make their way onto your plants and into your gardens. You probably just can't see them yet! It's time to get proactive... save your crops and blooms! ________________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: [email protected] ________________ Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follo...
YMG QUICK TIP - Lack of Rain on Your Lawn
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBSeason #2 has a new feature, QUICK TIPS! A short info podcast presented by an expert in the field. Plus it's an easy to search subject header for when you need that little bit of info in a flash. QUICK TIPS release on "off weeks" of our regular, full length shows, so you are not missing anything. We hope these tips help out while we are busy working the new season at the garden center. ________________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old f...
Annie's Annuals
May 19, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBThe guys are joined by one of last season's guests...Annie Harman. Annie grows tens of thousands of annuals, be it a hanging basket container or just a flat pack of three. We get her insight, as well as Mike's on annual care, design for this Summer's plantings. ________________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: [email protected] ________________ Like to check o...
Intro to Pollination
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBScott asks Mike about the birds & the bees...as it pertains to trees and fruit bearing plants. Importance of bees, insects to pollination... Basics of flowering bud anatomy... As Sgt. Friday would say, just the facts. ________________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: [email protected] ________________ Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, fo...
Old School Veggie Planting
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBAnita Dafonte, a 30 year gardening vet, chats about her tried & true planting techniques. Anita, who lives and gardens on five acres, is the Sales Director for Coast of Maine Organic Products. Yet loves to get her hands dirty by growing the vegetables she loves to cook with. Take a listen as your working in your garden! And check out the Coast of Main's website: https://coastofmaine.com/ ________________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the ol...
YMG QUICK TIP - Moles
April 28, 2021 07:00 - 53 seconds - 707 KBSeason #2 has a new feature, QUICK TIPS! A short info podcast presented by an expert in the field. Plus it's an easy to search subject header for when you need that little bit of info in a flash. QUICK TIPS release on "off weeks" of our regular, full length shows, so you are not missing anything. We hope these tips help out while we are busy working the new season at the garden center. ________________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old f...
Frost Protection: Some Do's & Don'ts
April 19, 2021 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBThe guys discuss some do's & don'ts of frost protection. When is a little damage okay and when to get ready for a frost. ________________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: [email protected] ________________ Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant, bug ...
All About Bulbs with Longfield Gardens
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIn today's discussion, we lay out the ground work about bulbs and welcome our special guest, Kathleen LaLiberté, from Longfield Gardens. Kathleen is a bulb specialist and works with Longfield Gardens as their horticultural advisor. Longfield Gardens imports and sell bulbs online and to garden centers across the US. Check out their website, it's packed with photos and educational info! https://www.longfield-gardens.com/ Plus Scott hijack's the Mike's Mail Segment on Dandelions! _____________...
Rose & Woody Plant Pruning
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBMike & Scott discuss rose bush pruning. Some of the common best practices and Mike's take on what Scott has suggestion wise...PLUS today's Mike's Mail Question... all that coming up right now! ________________ Here's a link to last season's rose show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/887557/4009412 ________________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: [email protected] ...
ENCORE EPISODE - Soilkit Easy Test Kit
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBENCORE EPISODE - It's that time to go dig up some dirt and have it analyzed!!! Scott can't be anymore excited to welcome a new product to our garden center shelves! SoilKit by AgriTech Corp. is not only an easy 9 point test kit, but a translator, making the test results one language, so both you and your garden center are on the same page! Listen in as we chat with Christina McInnis about the foundation of every garden or lawn... your soil! Contact your local garden center to see if they ...
YMG QUICK TIP - Spring Lawns
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBSeason #2 has a new feature, QUICK TIPS! A short info podcast presented by an expert in the field. Plus it's an easy to search subject header for when you need that little bit of info in a flash. QUICK TIPS release on "off weeks" of our regular, full length shows, so you are not missing anything. We hope these tips help out while we are busy working the new season at the garden center. ________________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old f...