Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast
In this podcast, lifelong gardener Don Kinzler joins host John Lamb for a weekly dig into the fruitful topic of gardening in the upper Midwest (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, eastern Montana and southern Manitoba).
Don Kinzler is a horticulturist with North Dakota State University Extension for Cass County. He has been a trusted resource for gardeners in the region for decades. Lamb is an arts and entertainment reporter for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and a novice gardener, ready to learn.
Questions for Don? Email him at [email protected].
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 128
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Nails in your soil? Human hair to deter pests? Is there any truth to these gardening myths?
Will Tums help your tomatoes? Will anything grow under a black walnut tree?
In this week's episode, Jon and Don tackle some old wive's tales about garden and lawn care, dispelling some myths and givi…
What effect will climate change have on your yard and garden?
Climate change isn't just something that's happening on a global scale. In fact, you're likely to see effects literally in your own backyard.
In this episode, Don and John discuss the ways drought, w…
Some advice for planning the layout of your yard and garden
Planning your yard might seem like a daunting task. What should it look like, and what plants should you invest in?
In this episode, Don and John have loads of useful advice and moral support for any…
Everything you need to know about the emerald ash borer
The emerald ash borer is a small and rather beautiful-looking insect, but it has had a catastrophic effect on trees in communities across our region. What does it mean for your ash trees? Don and Joh…
Why wait? Now's the time to get your gardening tools good and sharp for spring.
Your gardening tools have been neglected for too long. With spring around the corner, it's time to get them sharp and ready for use. Don and John go over some basic tips for maintaining your garden t…
Keep your houseplants healthy and they'll return the favor
Have you come down with what Don calls "houseplant fever?" Houseplants have exploded in popularity the past few years as new generations of growers realize the life they bring to your home, especiall…
How to prevent rabbit damage and start your seeds indoors
In this episode, Don and John talk about preventing rabbit damage and what you need to know about starting your seeds indoors. And, it's almost time to prune your apple trees.
"Growing Together: A Ga…
Meet your hosts, Don Kinzler and John Lamb
Welcome to the first episode of "Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast," a show for gardeners in the upper Midwest. In this episode, we introduce you to Don Kinzler, our gardening expert. Don is a ho…