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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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41:24

What to think about before giving the gift of a...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/01/31

Cut flowers in a lovely bouquet make a great Valentine's Day gift, but what if you'd like to give someone a houseplant instead? In this episode, Don and John are joined again by Audrey Gilbraith of Fargo's Baker Garden and Gift. Audrey has some helpful tips for giving the gift of a houseplant, like thinking about the space and skill level of your giftee. And, in case you'd like to make it a gift you give yourself, she has lots of suggestions for great houseplant choices, too. Learn more about Baker

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01:00:02

New plants to try in your garden this year

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/01/23

Each winter, every gardener has a decision to make when planning for the growing season: stick with the varieties that worked last year or take a chance on something new. In this episode, Don and John go over some new plants and vareties that you should consider if you're looking to shake things up a bit.

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47:44

Is your garden your happy place? It's shaping up to...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/01/17

Many of us get out into our gardens as a way to escape the hustle and bustle of a busy life, like it's our own little retreat. In fact, it's shaping up to be a key trend in the coming year. In this episode, Don and John look at this and a few more trends that 2025 might have in store, like finding a way to bring music into the garden and focusing more on growing things we can eat.

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55:10

Repot your houseplants and keep your green thumbs in...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/01/09

Sure, your green thumbs have been busy the last few weeks thumbing through seed catalogs, but if anything, that's just making you more excited to get your hands dirty working on actual plants. In this episode, Don and John talk about repotting your houseplants as a way to ease your cabin fever, with plenty of tips on keeping your beloved plant homies healthy.

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44:41

At Hope Blooms, joy spreads to those who need it...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2024/12/24

It's the holidays, a time when we all could use a little bit of joy along with a reminder that there's always more we can do to spread that joy even further. In this episode, Don and John talk with Kelly Krenzel, founder of the nonprofit organization Hope Blooms, whose mission it is to repurpose flowers into arrangements that are then distributed throughout the community to those who need it most. Learn more about Hope Blooms on their website: https://hopeblooms.org/

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37:36

Sensory gardens, food forests and moody landscaping:...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2024/12/19

Unlike, say, fashion or music, gardening doesn't change quickly or go through rapid trend shifts. But that doesn't mean that there aren't exciting new ways for it to captivate us. In this episode, Don and John review the year's top trends in gardening as identified by the guru herself: Martha Stewart. Sensory gardens and food forests top the list, and there's plenty of local examples for you to see for yourself.

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49:15

What would the Christmas season be without poinsettias?

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2024/12/13

The Christmas season might be twinkly and bright, with electric lights and shiny wrapping paper, but there's still nothing quite as showy as a healthy poinsettia. In this episode, Don and John talk about the lovely poinsettia plant and how to keep it healthy through the holidays. They also talk about other plants, like Christmas cactus and amaryllis, that can make a festive home.

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35:45

Gifts for the gardener on your list

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2024/12/06

If you have a gardener on your Christmas gift list, rest easy. Like the plants they grow, they're always thirsty for new information and techniques. That's where a good gardening book comes in. In this episode, Don and John talk about giving the gift of gardening, especially through resources like "The Prairie Garden," a book series based in western Canada that is packed with knowledge useful for gardeners of all stripes.

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54:55

Your houseplants need friends, too (republish)

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2024/11/29

(Don and John are taking a little break for the Thanksgiving holiday, so please enjoy this republished 2023 episode.) In this episode, Don and John go over some basic tips for houseplant care, like optimal watering practices and intentional care. Plus, they discuss the importance of giving your houseplants something of a social life. Plants need friends, too.

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43:29

Don and John dip into the mailbag to admire your...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2024/11/08

The season may be winding down, but Don's inbox is still blooming bright with yard and garden successes from around the region. In this episode, Don and John open up the mailbag to admire your gardening wins and answer a few questions about lawn seeding, late-season pests and more.

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36:54

Foraging for exciting flavors with chef Candace Stock

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2024/11/01

While our yards and gardens can be a fulfilling source of delicious products, we can't forget that there's plenty to be found out in our parks and in the wild. In this episode, Don and John are joined by Candace Stock, a chef whose Indigenous cuisine has been enjoyed throughout the region, for a crash course on foraging for exciting flavors. Stock will also discuss an upcoming event for those interested in growing fruit trees for both food and conservation. For more information, visit our website:

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41:50

🎃 The things that go bump in the garden

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Shambling horrors! Grasping tendrils! Creeping terror! In this episode, the call is coming from inside the shed as Don and John root out the spooky side of gardening, like the things that won't die, the things that choke out the light and flowers fit for the Bride of Frankenstein. Listen to this episode of GROANING Together...if you dare!

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48:09

What is a La Niña winter? John Wheeler explains and...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2024/10/17

How did a wet spring and a dry fall impact our growing season, and what can we look forward to during our upcoming La Niña winter? In this episode, Don and John are joined by regular guest John Wheeler, chief meteorologist at WDAY TV, to recap this year's garden and share some wisdom on every gardener's second favorite topic: the weather.

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41:32

How did your yard and garden do this growing season?

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2024/10/11

As we pick the last of the zuccini and mow just one more time, it's a good time to take stock of the growing season. What worked, and what didn't? In this episode, Don and John share their observations from the 2024 growing season, with plenty of insights on how you can plan your garden better and react to shifting conditions. If you have your own insights or questions, be sure to share them with Don via email at donald.kinzler@ndsu.edu.

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56:46

It's not too early to start getting your garden put...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2024/10/07

It's been a mild, dry fall in the upper Midwest, and your garden is still likely producing some goods for harvest...but, just in case you need reminding, winter is coming. In this episode, Don and John talk about getting your yard and garden put to bed for the winter and the essential tasks to get done so you're not scrambling when temperatures plunge.

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36:02

Some tips for storing your root vegetables

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2024/09/24

We've had a warm start to the fall, but make no mistake: Harvest time is coming fast. In this episode, Don and John discuss how to store your hard-earned harvest, specifically carrots, potatoes and other root vegetables.

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58:32

Early autumn tasks that will set your yard and garden...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2024/09/20

It's not too early to think about setting your yard and garden up for success next spring, even as we're not quite done with this year's harvest. In this episode, Don and John go over a few of the pruning, seeding and fertilizing tasks that can be done in early autumn to give you a head start on next year.

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44:09

Want fall colors right in your own yard? Here's what...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2024/09/13

There are ample opportunities for fall color displays all over our region—and they're absolutely worth the drive, of course—but what if you want fall colors in your own yard? In this episode, Don and John discuss some of the best options for trees and shrubs that bring the delight of fall color right to you.

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44:10

Now is a perfect time to dig and divide peonies,...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2024/09/06

You can almost feel the snap of fall in the air, and that means it's the best time of year for one crucial task: dividing some of your yard's most beautiful plants. In this episode, Don and John go over the processes for digging and dividing your peonies, irises and day lilies, a critical task if you want a luscious yard teeming with these dramatic perennials.

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48:29

Your Labor Day lawn and garden checklist

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2024/08/30

Summer sings its last sweet refrain during the Labor Day holiday weekend, and that comes with a few items for your lawn and garden checklist. In this episode, Don and John mark the last big summer weekend with a variety of annual chores that will set you up for success in the year ahead, including stamping out some weeds and giving your lawn a little extra attention.

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