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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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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

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58:28

What's in the listener mailbag? Horned caterpillars,...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/08/07

You have questions, Growing Together has answers. In this episode, Don and John open up the listener mailbag to hear what's vexing you in your garden. Plus, they share in a couple of listener successes. If you have a question for Don Kinzler, send an email (with a photo, if possible) to donald.kinzler@ndsu.edu. 2:29 What's eating my tomatoes? 9:52 What's the best product for post-emergent weed control? 14:54 What's wrong with my baby oak trees? 20:51 White poinsettia success 23:38 How do I care for

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52:25

Between weeding, fertilizing, planting and early...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/08/01

If there's a favorite gardening activity of yours, chances are you'll be able to do it during the month of August. In this episode, Don and John break down some of your main to-do items for the month of August, including fertilizing, weeding and dividing some perennials. You could likely start picking tomatoes or digging a few potatoes, too, and you might still be able to plant some radishes and greens. Topics in this show: 0:00 Intro 2:03 Listener question: Slime molds 4:09 Grinding stumps for

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01:02:13

A midsummer vegetable garden check-in

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/07/25

As we enter the high summer season, you might be looking at your vegetables and wondering if they're coming along as well they should. In this episode, Don and John (and special guest Casey) take stock of midsummer vegetables and give you some tips on seeing them through to success.

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47:39

The Red River Garden Tour gives area greenthumbs a...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Like the plants we love, conversations between gardeners often flower and flourish as we share knowledge and insight, and nowhere was this more apparent than this year's Red River Garden Tour. In this episode, Don and John relive the highlights of the 2025 Garden Tour and invite you along to participate next year when area gardeners invite you into their yards to share their love of growing. See more from this year's Red River Garden Tour here:

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46:55

Learn how to can your own garden fresh produce...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/07/10

(The Growing Together crew is taking some time off to enjoy the summer, so in the meantime, please enjoy this republished episode from August 2024.) If you’re excited by the idea of canning but feel unsure about where to start, this episode is made for you. In this episode, Don and John sit down with Rita Ussatis, Family and Community Wellness Extension Agent at NDSU. With years of experience both practicing and teaching canning, Rita shares her wealth of knowledge to help you take that first

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50:00

How vines and climbing plants add dimension to your...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/07/03

If you're the kind of gardener who runs out of room in your gardening, climbing and vining plants are an intriguing prospect. In this episode, Don and John talk about growing up, not out, with vining and climbing plants.

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53:42

Protect your yard and garden from severe summer storms

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/06/27

Severe weather shook our region last weekend, with tornadoes, high winds and hail wreaking havoc on lives and property alike. In this episode, Don and John talk about steps you can take to protect your yard and garden from severe storm damage. Plus, they go over your "Independence Day for gardeners" checklist.

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58:29

Holm-grown gardens: Mary Holm of the PBS show Prairie...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/06/19

In this episode, Don and John learn something new from seasoned gardener Mary Holm as well as her favorite annuals and perennials and a beneficial reason to plant parsley.

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53:32

Dealing with powdery mildew and other fungal diseases

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/06/13

You aren't the only one looking to get the most out of your plants and shrubs. Fungi, bacteria and pests are after them, too. In this episode, Don and John go over some common fungal diseases, like powdery mildew, and other blights that can strike your garden early in the season, along with strategies to keep them at bay.

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55:10

Add color and texture to your yard with shrubs

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/06/06

If you want to level up your landscaping game, you might want to give a good thought to how you use shrubs in your yard. In this episode, Don and John discuss shrubs, the backbone of your landscaping. You'll learn how to choose varieties that work with your available space and give your yard some class.

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51:28

How to get a healthy lawn growing this spring

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/05/29

It's the backdrop for your heated cornhole games and memory-making family barbeques, so it's nice to have a healthy, green lawn. In this episode, Don and John talk about seeding, fertilizing and other important steps to improving your lawn and making it the envy of your neighbors.

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53:57

Plan your garden to make the best use of your...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/05/23

We all have big dreams when it comes to what we want to grow, but the hard truth is that we have to work with the space we have, and every space comes with different amounts of available sunshine. In this episode, Don and John go over some strategies for planning your garden to make the best use of your sun, with some considerations for container gardening. Plus, they take a listener question about apple tree care.

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55:21

Some tips on fertilizing your yard and garden

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/05/16

Fertilizing is an important part of a successful garden, and the spring is the most important time to fertilize, so it's important to get it right. In this episode, Don and John go over fertilizing the yard and garden, with special considerations for vegetables and containers, all to help your plants reach their full potential this season.

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49:27

How to plant just about anything in your garden

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/05/09

The time has finally come for our part of the world: planting season in your yard and garden. In this episode, Don and John go over some basics on soil preparation and tips for putting annuals, vegetables, shrubs and more in the ground. Plus, they answer a question about mulch from the listener mailbag and Don has a "dirty" joke.

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54:18

What to consider before your first trip to the garden...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/05/02

If you're enthusiastic to hit the garden centers for the first time this season, great! But it helps to have a plan first. In this episode, Don and John go over some considerations to keep in mind before you get swept up in the thrill of a new growing season. They also answer a few questions from the mailbag.

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34:24

Unique conditions lead to winter burn on some area...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/04/25

Unique conditions can lead to winter burn on some area evergreens. In this episode, Don and John discuss what winter burn is, how it can happen and steps to prevent it.

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52:31

It's time to get your yard and garden set for spring...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/04/18

The snow is gone and the days are getting longer and warmer, and while we're not quite ready to plant, the time has come to get everything set for the growing season. In this episode, Don and John talk about the tasks you should be doing right now to get your yard and garden ready for spring planting. They also discuss Easter lillies and a ... man/plant cave?

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51:01

New garden tools to try this season

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/04/10

Maybe your trusty garden tools are getting a little rusty, or maybe you're just itching for some new gear this season. Either way, this show's for you. In this episode, Don and John highlight some new garden tools currently on the market as we count down the days before outdoor work can begin in earnest.

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56:37

Amend your soil for optimal early-season performance

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/04/04

Before you know it, it'll be time to get outside and start getting your hands dirty in the garden. Before you plant, though, you probably want to get that dirt into shape. In this episode, Don and John talk about amending your soil so your garden can start the season with gusto.

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47:33

How do the plants in local gardening centers survive...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/03/28

How can gardeners be sure that the plants, shrubs and trees they buy in local gardening centers will survive our region's winters? In this episode, Don and John talk with Charles Elhard, plant protection officer with the North Dakota Department of Agriculture about nursery laws and inspections.

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