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
Hostas... The Friendship Plant
We took our own advice... and "Asked Someone Who Knows" all about Hostas!!! Listen in as we learn our guest, Mike Giese, satisfies his craving for Hostas, by selling them to you! What s…
Talking Herbs-Beyond the Dinner Table
Self proclaimed herb witch doctor Mary Machon joins us to discuss growing herbs for use beyond the dining table. This is a garden show talking health benefits!!! Scott is trying a few o…
Cabin Fever - It's still cold out!
The guys release an unscheduled episode to discourage (yes...discourage) gardeners and mostly neighbors from doing too much cleanup on these pop up 70 degree days. Help your neighbors u…
Coneflower Basics
The guys give Coneflowers or Echinacea, their fifteen minutes of fame! Stepping out from the daisy family we find they are extremely easy to grow in the Midwest. They are drought & heat…
Indoor House Plants Pt2
Mary Machon, owner of Bensell's Greenhouse, joins the guys to chat... Indoor House Plants! Mary has an extensive knowledge on the subject and passes on info for beginners to experts! Ma…
Indoor House Plants Pt1
Mary Machon, owner of Bensell's Greenhouse, joins the guys to chat... Indoor House Plants! Mary has an extensive knowledge on the subject and passes on info for beginners to experts! Ma…
Loamy Soil is the Goal!
FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON THREE, WELCOME BACK GARDENERS!!!
The guys discuss Loamy Soil... while it may be the goal, we find you don't need that much perfection to grow in! Join us as we di…
Decorating a Rose Bowl Float with Jen Linehan
The guys welcome back a past guest... Jen Linehan from Beautiful Blooms by Jen chats with the guys about her experience decorating a Rose Bowl Float!!! Listen in to catch her experience…
LIVE GREENS... Wreaths, Swags and More!
In this episode, we follow up the Christmas Tree show with LIVE GREENS info... little history and care for those of us that bring that fresh pine look and scent into our homes.
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ENCORE EPISODE - Choosing your LIVE Christmas Tree
There’s no better family tradition than picking out your own Christmas Tree! Taking your family to pick out the perfect tree for your holiday celebrations is a memory maker. Unless you …
VINE TIME! Gourds, Pumpkins or Squash?
Mike has a mystery fruit growing in NW Ohio, bringing up the question about Cucurbita (Latin for gourd) or herbaceous vines in the gourd family. Then, the alternative use of pumpkin se…
Asian Beetle Invasion
The guys chat about the recent beetle air show, or as Mike puts it... "the INVASION" of Asian Beetles. Why now, what are they doing and the best practice for removing them. Download thi…
Using natural materials to Winterize!
Mike's version of a Fall Clean Up is using seed heads, cover crops, leaves, etc to protect and nurture your green space. Oh, he has a couple tips for hardware too!
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Attracting Bees Into Your Garden
Now that Fall is here, and some great deals at your garden center can be had... the guys discuss plants & flowers that will attract bees. So listen in, get some ideas and head to your g…
ENCORE EPISODE - Pumpkin Farm
ENCORE EPISODE: It's time for gourds, squash, corn and pumpkins so the guys chat onsite with Matt from LaVoy's Pumpkin Farm. That's right, the boys hit the road and traveled up North to…
YMG QUICK TIP - Fall/Winter Lawns
Season #2 has a new feature, QUICK TIPS! A short info podcast presented by an expert in the field. Plus it's an easy to search subject header for when you need that little bit of info i…
Sedum - Mike's Sleeper Plant
It's Mike turn to reveal his "Sleeper Plant". No not a tired plant, but an over looked beauty you should think about adding to your landscape!! Get your pen & paper to write down a few …
September Smörgåsbord
Mike and Scott brave the blustery day to cap off several topics for September. It's a buffet style show with a little something for everyone. So grab a dessert and join us... and watch …
YMG QUICK TIP - Irrigation System Check
Season #2 has a new feature, QUICK TIPS! A short info podcast presented by an expert in the field. Plus it's an easy to search subject header for when you need that little bit of info i…
Over Seeding Your Lawn
It's that time of year... time to start over seeding you lawn... or is it? Mike & Scott discuss the 1-2-3s of over seeding. Is it too hot still? How long can you wait? And how can Mothe…