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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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41:52

The basics of making cuttings from your houseplants

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/03/21

It's still a bit too early to get out into the lawn or garden, but with our increasing sunlight it's a perfect time to start cuttings of your houseplants. But how do you go about it? In this episode, Don and John talk about the process of taking cuttings (or "slips") from your houseplants, including the best candidates for cuttings and good practices for growing them successfully.

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36:45

Deep-fake plants? How AI-generated photos are used to...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/03/14

It's a sad truth nowadays, but it seems like anything you see online is too good to be true, and that's true for gardeners, too. In this episode, Don and John talk about the disturbing new phenomenon of using images generated by artificial intelligence to sell plant varieties that don't exist. But if you've been duped by one of these, don't fear: they also go over some varieties that might seem too good to be true and can be found at a local garden center.

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40:53

Early spring tasks to get you out into your yard and...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/03/07

If you're a regular listener to this podcast, then we know you're chomping at the bit to get out into the yard and start work on your garden. In this episode, Don and John go over some of the gardening tasks you could be doing right now as we get our first sings of spring.

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33:47

How this Fargo company grows and sells fresh greens...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/02/28

Our cold Northern Plains winters don't seem like they're friendly toward year-round growing of fresh greens, but they're actually a positive for the team at Great Plains Greens. In this episode, Don and (guest host) Kris talk with Dylan Kallman, founder of Great Plains Greens. Kallman and his team use a converted shipping container to grow fresh produce for a variety of local markets. Learn more about Great Plains Greens on their website: https://www.greatplainsgreens.co/

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43:42

A bouquet of gardening tips to celebrate our 100th...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/02/21

This is our 100th episode of Growing Together! That's 100 episodes of gardening tips from Don, John, and plenty of guests who share our love of gardening. In this episode, Don and John present 50 quick-fire gardening tips to commemorate this milestone and get you all caught up for the next 100 episodes.

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59:06

Jazz up your gardening vocabulary with these terms

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/02/14

Like all good pursuits, gardening is filled with a rich variety of terms and word usage, but it might not always make sense, especially to newer gardeners. For instance, what is "deadheading," and what does it do? In this episode, Don and (guest host) Kris go over some of the head-scratching terms that gardeners might come across. What does it mean to "set out" your plants? And what does it mean to "force" them? Learn all of these and more.

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35:00

Find a wealth of knowledge in 'The Prairie Garden'

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2025/02/07

The growing season is still a ways off, so now is the time to plan and learn new gardening techniques—maybe saving a buck or two in the process. In this episode, Don and John go over the 2025 issue of "The Prairie Garden," a periodical put together with help from Don himself. This year's edition is all about gardening on a budget. Plus, they open up the mailbag to take a question about fungus gnats, those annoying little bugs that fly around your houseplants. Learn more about "The Prairie Garden"

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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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