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Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

Forum Communications Co.

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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57:07

Take a stroll through an interactive arboretum

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/10/09

Anyone can get a lot of enjoyment out of a simple walk through the trees, but a new program at North Dakota State University wants to take that a step further. In this episode, Don and John talk with Dr. Todd West, a professor of plant sciences and the director of the NDSU Woody Plant Improvement Program, about the new Interactive Campus Arboretum. This interactive experience allows anyone to learn more about the trees and shrubs on campus and test their knowledge with a quiz. You can learn more

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41:50

Harvesting your fall veggies

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2026/09/24

All the hard work and worry you put into your vegetable garden comes to fruition in fall. In this episode, Don and John go over the basics of harvesting and storing your fall veggies. Plus, they go over some of the science behind fall colors.

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46:16

It's mums' time to shine

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/09/18

Your petunias are probably looking a little worse for wear right now, but enter any garden center and the mums are hitting their peak. In this episode, Don and John go over the basics of buying and caring for mums and other autumn bloomers.

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48:41

What to do with your drought-stricken lawn

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2026/08/28

Take a walk down any street in our region and it's as plain as day: this dry summer was rough on our lawns. But where do you go from here? In this episode, Don and John go over the steps you can take to bring your lawn back, starting with a little TLC this fall.

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45:11

Late-season digging and dividing your irises and peonies

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/08/21

The season is winding down, and as you wait for those late-season veggies to come in finish up you can do a little planning to divide some perennials. In this episode, Don and John go over the fundamentals for digging and dividing your irises and peonies, which is best done in late summer and early fall.

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35:20

What's growing well in Don's garden

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/08/14

We're off to Don's house after last week's field trip to John's house to see his great new vegetable garden. In this episode, Don and John walk through Don's yard for a tour of this year's garden, where we find dozens of flowering plants, an expansive vegetable garden, some incredible heirlooms, and a kinda sad apple tree.

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44:34

Inside the 2026 Red River Valley Garden Tour with Tim...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/07/30

The 2026 Red River Valley Garden Tour has come and gone. The annual event gives Master Gardeners in Fargo-Moorhead a chance to show off their one-of-a-kind gardens to the community. In this episode, Don and John are joined by Tim Flakoll to talk about his experience as one of the eight gardens featured in the 2026 Red River Valley Garden Tour.

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01:03:16

How to diagnose problems in your yard and garden

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/06/19

We would all love to see lush gardens laden with perfect vegetables and pristine blossoms...but we all know that, more often than not, things don't go as planned. In this episode, Don and John go over some strategies for how to spot and approach issues in your vegetable, perennial and annual gardens, as well as your trees and shrubs.

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50:10

The basics of spring planting

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/06/12

Although we're well into June and the weather is heating up, you still have plenty of time to get plants into the ground. In this episode, Don and John go over all the basics of planting annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs.

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43:28

From lilacs to mulch: Answering all your gardening...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/06/05

Spring is quickly turning into summer, and there's a lot of gardeners with questions as their yards and gardens start to take off for the season. In this episode, Don and John open the mailbag to answer questions from listeners.

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48:56

Go behind the scenes of 'Prairie Yard & Garden'

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/05/29

If you love gardening shows (and we know you do!), our latest episode is a special treat. In this episode, Don talks with host Mary Holm and series producer Mike Cihak from the Pioneer PBS program "Prairie Yard & Garden." Mary and Mike discuss how they make the show and the work they put into featuring beautiful gardens across our region. For more about Prairie Yard & Garden, visit their website: https://www.pioneer.org/pyg/

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41:42

How to adapt to this cool, late spring

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/05/22

Rather than actually springing, this spring has been more of a "now you see it, now you don't" situation, and that's given gardeners in our region a twinge of anxiety. In this episode, Don and John go over some ways to help get your growing season off to a great start, even if the weather didn't get the memo.

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01:04:32

Will marigolds protect your plants? The answers to...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/05/15

Will marigolds protect your plants from pests? Can you tell whether a pepper is male or female? Does insecticide made from chewing tobacco work? In this episode, Don and John are joined by Esther McGinnis, an associate professor of plant science at North Dakota State University, to help set the record straight on some gardening myths that may have come across your social media feed.

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48:06

Start early and prevent weeds in your lawn

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/05/08

If you're striving for a healthy, weed-free lawn, the answer doesn't necessarily lie with killing weeds. You can do a lot right now to prevent them. In this episode, Don and John are joined by Lilly Bina, agriculture and natural resources extension agent, for tips on how to get that lush lawn you've always wanted without herbicides. And in case you have to resort to herbicides, she has some advice there, too.

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01:01:51

The 2026 Growing Together Yard and Garden Draft

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/05/01

The NFL recently held its 2026 draft, and while it was certainly entertaining, we thought there was a way to make it better: make it about gardening! In this episode, Don and John use the draft format to choose their dream lineup of trees, shrubs and plants that would make a winning combination in their yards. Along the way, maybe you'll get some ideas of your own and find new aspects to consider about the choices you make.

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44:54

Some essential spring cleaning items + a Yard and...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/04/25

Yard and Garden Palooza was back this year with plenty of information for curious gardeners. In this episode, Don and John give you a recap of this year's topics, plus a rundown of spring cleaning items for your yard.

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43:10

Some garden tasks you can do in early spring...and...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/04/17

We've had a couple stretches of warm weather in the upper Midwest, and if you're like us, you're probably itching to get out into the yard and garden. In this episode, Don and John talk about some early spring tasks you can do to set yourself up for planting, like getting out to the garden centers to take advantage of sales. They also discuss a few things you probably shouldn't do this early.

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42:21

Soil testing, marigolds from seed, and more topics...

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/04/09

Time for a thorough spring cleaning of the Growing Together mailbag. In this episode, Don and John answer listener questions about amaryllis bulbs, soil testing, starting marigolds from seed, and plenty more timely topics. If you have your own questions, email them to Don Kinzler at donald.kinzler@ndsu.edu.

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36:43

Late-season snows and the beauty of Easter plants

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/04/03

Another Easter is upon us, which means the lush array of Easter plants and the threat (and benefit) of wet, heavy late-season snow. In this episode, Don and John discuss the Easter season through beloved plants like lillies and Easter cactus. Plus, they chat about the effects of early spring storms on your garden.

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45:04

Don't get pranked in the garden this April Fools Day

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast ·

2026/03/27

It's that time of year, between the Spring of Deception and Third Winter, when you just simply can't trust nature. In this episode, Don and John look use the upcoming April Fool's Day as inspiration for a look at all the tomfoolery happening in and around your garden, like old wive's tales, plants that deceive, and pranks you can play on your favorite gardener.

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