Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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 this episode, Don and John go over a few of the pruning, seeding and fertilizing tasks that can be done in early autumn to give you a head start on next year.

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 colors in your own yard?

In this episode, Don and John discuss some of the best options for trees and shrubs that bring the delight of fall color right to you.

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 beautiful plants.

In this episode, Don and John go over the processes for digging and dividing your peonies, irises and day lilies, a critical task if you want a luscious yard teeming with these dramatic perennials.

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 episode, Don and John mark the last big summer weekend with a variety of annual chores that will set you up for success in the year ahead, including stamping out some weeds and giving your lawn a little extra attention.

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 and John go over the basics of hydrangeas: How to choose the right variety, where to plant them and how to give them the best care.

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 spring bloomers.

In this epsiode, Don and John take a look at fall planting and give you some reasons to hit up the garden centers for late-season delights.

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.

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.

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.

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/