We may be quickly approaching winter, but Don and John are already looking ahead to spring as they discuss The Prairie Garden 2026, an annual publication dedicated to advancing horticulture on the Prairies.

In this episode, Don and John dive into The Prairie Garden 2026: Shaping Spaces. From why you shouldn't plant anything under a tree to how to design a goth garden, this edition offers plenty of inspiration—and makes a perfect gift for any gardener in your life.

Prairie Petals has become a go-to location for innovative floral displays in the Fargo area thanks to the creativity and problem-solving of owner Kimberly Hess.

In this episode, Don and John welcome Kimberly for a discussion of her career in floral decorating, a look at her approach to creating one-of-a-kind displays and arrangements, and some guidance on getting luscious-looking dried flowers.

To learn more about Prairie Petals, visit their website: https://prairiepetalsfm.com/

You've worked diligently on your yard and garden this year. It would be a shame if it were all undone by a few hungry bunnies this winter.

In this episode, Don and John go over some safe and humane tactics for protecting your perennials, shrubs and trees from rabbits, voles, deer and other critters. Plus, they go over a listener's approach to overwintering amaryllis that could have you enjoying their triumphant blooms next season.

If you have a flower bed that feels a little flat or a patch of yard in need of a refresh, ornamental grasses could be the lift they need.

In this episode, Don and Jon go over some of the reasons you might consider adding ornamental grasses to your yard along with the usual helpful hints for care and recommendations for varieties that might suit your needs.

You might be a little sad to see the leaves drop in your yard, but there's a bright side: with the leaves gone it's a perfect time to give them a thorough check up.

In this episode, Don and John go over some ways to check in on the health of your trees and shrubs that get much simpler once they've lost their leaves for the year.

When it comes to most plants in our yards, we can probably handle most of the maintenance ourselves with a little guidance. The big exception: our trees, which have needs that might require someone with a bit more knowhow, aka an arborist.

In this episode, Don and John welcome guest Quincey Circo of Carr's Tree Service to talk about when and why you might need to bring in a pro to help with tree maintenance.

You can learn more about Carr's Tree Service at https://www.carrstreeservice.com/

The days are getting shorter, quickly, and we're starting to see our breath when we go outside. That means it's time to put the garden to bed for another year.

In this episode, Don and John talk through some tasks to put a wrap on this year's growing season. Plus, we hear from a North Dakota listener growing pineapple. (Yeah, you read that right.)

Mums (or chrysanthemums, if you're fancy) bring a big blast of color to your life in the fall, and you can find them just about anywhere, making them a perfect low-effort way to bring some cheer into the late growing season.

In this episode, Don and John talk about buying and caring for mums. They also talk about "perennializing" them into a part of your landscape.

WDAY Chief Meteorologist Jesse Ritka had a busy summer, with turbulent storms and widespread tornado damage. And now, like the rest of us, she's reaping the gardening benefits of an unseasonably warm fall while waiting for sweater weather to finally arrive.

In this episode, Jesse joins Don and John for a chat about recent weather and how the stormy summer affected her garden. Ever the scientist, she talks about spending time "experimenting" in the garden with her own family.

Just because summer is over and winter is on the horizon, it doesn't mean gardening has to be done for the year.

In this episode, Don and John talk about how to keep geraniums, mandevilla and other plants growing through the winter so you can get a head start on summer color.