Your Midwest Garden Podcast
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!
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 162
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Advantages of Rain Water
We were in search of why rain water perks up our lawns and gardens more than tap water. Not a scientific white paper chat, but a quick 101. We found the answer and a easy way to collect…
Hydrangeas - Pruning 101
Back in Season One, we discussed hydrangea care.
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With the number of questions that are still asked about hydrangea pruning, which time of year, w…
Perennials - ON SALE NOW!
A quick reminder show about 4.5" type of perennials that are usually on sale at this time of year. They might not look the best, but hey, they've been sitting in a tiny container in the…
Iron~Tone The Lawn Experiment
One rainy day while at the garden center, Scott started reading the labels. And BOOM, the light bulb went off. No they didn't lose power, Scott thought if this product will green up pla…
ALERT - Why do I have Stunted Plants??
What if the haze from the Canadian wildfires is more than just a sight for sore eyes? What if it has far-reaching implications, particularly on the size of your vegetable crops? Join us…
The Banana Trees - 365 Day Update
Listen in to the last update show on our Musa Bajoos Banana Trees: Frank, Frank II, Lola and JD @ BD, as they faced unpredictable weather conditions and learn to thrive. All the Winter …
Winning the War on Grubs: The Right Timing Saves Your Lawn
Tired of seeing your once-lush lawn marred by brown patches and damaged grass? It's time to declare war on grubs! Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of these destructive inse…
Fruit Trees - Now's The Time
The guys touch on now being a great time to look for fruit trees. Start your homework, visit a garden center and plant a fruit tree for years of enjoyment.
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ALERT-Midwest Drought Already???
Mike interrupts our previously scheduled show to bring you this 911 ALERT EPISODE!!! The Midwest is already in a drought scenario at the end of May '23. Close to 2 inches below normal …
Mike & The Tomato Stalk
This is a short follow up to our Tomato Tom episode... Scott did some more investigation into tomato fertilizer and had questions for Mike. And here's that conversation... listen in!
Hanging Basket Challenge
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Today's show challenges you to build a hanging basket from scratch. Thus Mike and Scott pass along some pointers and tips to help you…
Tomato Tom's Tips
Mike and Scott bring to you the best of Tomato Tom's Tips... a very successful tomato grower at the garden center. Tom made growing them easy, so honor Tom by listening in and get more…
Miniature Gardening
Mike & Scott hit the road again... this time to the shores of Lake Erie where we meet Mark from Mulberry Miniatures. Mark has the touch and experience, for miniature plants in all kinds…
Ornamental Trees & Shrubs
Looking for a tree or shrub based not only for their beauty but also for qualities such as scent or how they shape physical space. In most cases the request is a 15 foot tree that has p…
Rhododendrons-An Acid Loving Plant
Back by popular demand, a plant specific show!
This time a plant that can be either evergreen or deciduous, short or tall, shaded or no shade... so today, Scott has Mike trying to clear …
Plantskydd - Animal Repellent
The guys welcome Emily Kennedy, from Plantskydd! And no, that's not a typo... Plantskydd is Swedish, and means Plant Protection!
Scott can relate as Sandström is a Swedish surname. It de…
Forsythias - That Springtime Yellow
The guys want you to help spread the word about Forsythias... Since they only bloom once a year, many garden centers only carry a limited number of this first blooming Springtime plant,…
Milorganite - The Goof Proof Fertilizer!
Mike & Scott chat with Melinda Myers, Milorganite's spokesperson, about this simple to use fertilzer. Where it comes from, how to and where to use it! It's a powerful low nitrogen produ…
Orchid Show - The Toledo Zoo
YMGP is ON THE ROAD... it's been a bit since we left the studio, but here we go!
Today, we meet up with Dr. Ryan Walsh at The Toledo Zoo. We are surrounded by all the Orchids here for th…
MicroGreens "The Interview"
After our trial run, planting, growing and harvesting... we finally talk with the founder/owner of Knowing Nature. The Interview, as I call it is here for all.
If you listened to the two…