Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

Labor Day is approaching quickly, marking yet another point of transition as we begin to move from summer to fall.

In this episode, Don and John take you through a few of the tasks that should be com…

The hardest work of the growing season is behind us, and the work that is left comes with delicious returns.

In this episode, Don and John talk about harvesting the bounty from your garden, from melo…

Podcast co-host John Lamb's yard and garden, tucked away on a quiet Moorhead street, has a number of eye-catching features, from vigorous hostas to ingenious hanging baskets lining a fence. They all …

You can see the fruits of Don Kinzler's labors before you even pull into the driveway. A lush, vibrant flower garden greets you as you arrive, and it's just a hint of the many varieties and laden veg…

Any gardener in the Red River Valley and surrounding region knows the voice of WDAY Chief Meteorologist John Wheeler, who has been providing forecasts and weather insights on air here since 1985.

But…

With their eye-popping blossoms that burst just as the summer hits its peak, lilies are the star of the show in one of the busiest times of the season.

In this episode, Don and John give you everythi…

Lawns are such a common sight in our neighborhoods and in our culture, you might think they're a constant.

They aren't, of course. Lawns have a history that leads back to European nobility and a futu…

To quote Guy Clark, there's only two things that money can't buy, and that's true love and homegrown tomatoes.

We can't help you with the true love part, but in this episode Don and John aim to help …

July 4th isn't just a holiday for Americans to celebrate Independence Day. It's also Independence Day for your garden.

In this episode Don and John talk about the tasks you can start setting aside on…

After many years listening to concerns from fellow gardeners in the area, a few of them pop up frequently. 

You likely have had the same questions yourself. In this episode, co-hosts Don Kinzler and …

Mary Holm, host of the long-running Pioneer PBS program "Prairie Yard & Garden," absolutely loves to be in the garden and her enthusiasm is contagious.

Holm joins the podcast this week to talk about …

Gardening is a fun, relaxing activity ... but weeds can really get on your nerves.

In this episode, Don and John talk about the best ways to manage weeds in your yard and garden, whether that's preve…

Container gardening is having a moment nowadays as more people liven up their decks and patios with interesting potted plants, or turn to pots as a way to breathe life into smaller outdoor living spa…

There's a bit of a trend among homeowners in our area this season: patchy-looking lawns.

What's causing your lousy lawn and what's the best way to get it into shape? Don and John tackle turf in this …

With the threat of a late frost become less and less likely, now's the time to think about getting your trees, shrubs, perennials and more into the ground and off to a good start.

In this episode, Do…

Garden centers are opening across our region, stocked with new varieties, colors and twists on old favorites.

Don and John are joined by Audrey Gilbraith for a rundown of the exciting new annuals, ve…

You have burning questions, Don and John have answers.

In this episode of "Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast" our hosts field questions from fellow gardeners in need of help or recommendations. I…

Your local garden center or greenhouse will likely be busy this time of year, so it's a good idea to do come prepared.

Don and John spend this episode sharing their ripened wisdom on how to get the m…

Every winter is different, just as every growing season is different, and each one presents you with its own challenges to overcome and timeline for action.

In this episode, Don and John emerge from …

Gardening doesn't just happen in the soil. Before the snow melts and the weather turns warm, it happens in the inspiration and planning for a better yard (Don calls it "thought gardening").

In this e…