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Minnesota Gardening PodcastAll about jumping worms with Laura Van Riper from Minnesota DNRSpring plant sales and swaps are a great time for jumping worms to spread in our landscapes.Laura Van Riper, the Terrestrial Invasive Species Coordinator at the Minnesota DNR joins me for this replay episode of Minnesota Gardening Podcast. We discuss all aspect of Jumping Worms from where they're currently invading, what to do if you find them, how to locate them, and lots lots more.Check out current maps and learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?2025-05-0625 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastWhen can I do Spring Gardening tasks?I've been getting a lot of questions lately on the timing of spring gardening tasks. In this episode we talk through the timing on spring gardening tasks and how you want to accomplish them.Download the Seasons Calendar at MinnesotaGardening.com for a list of gardening tasks and when to do them.Join Minnesota Gardening today and get Two Weeks Free!!Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make...2025-04-2917 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastRegenerative Gardening with Stephanie RoseIn this episode of Minnesota Gardening Podcast, host Brad Tabke speaks with Stephanie Rose, author of 'Regenerative Garden.' They discuss Stephanie's journey into gardening as a form of self-healing, the principles of regenerative gardening, and the importance of community involvement in gardening. Stephanie shares insights on understanding soil health, the role of weeds, and how gardens can foster connections among neighbors. The conversation emphasizes accessible gardening practices for everyone, regardless of physical ability, and the joy that comes from nurturing both plants and community relationships.Grab Regenerative Garden by Stephanie Rose on Bookshop.Want...2025-03-1821 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastFruit Trees with U of M's Madeline WimmerMadeline Wimmer is a guru of Upper Midwest fruit tree in the UMN Hort Department specializing in grapes and apples.Lucky to have Madeline with us to talk care for midwest fruit trees.Show notes, links, and transcript for members at MinnesotaGardening.com.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds...2025-03-1131 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastLawns to Meadows with Owen WormserOwen Wormser is the author of a wonderful book called Lawns Into Meadows a "how-to book on growing your own wildflowers and native grasses is also about sustainability, regeneration, and beauty."Show Notes, Links, and Transcript at MinnesotaGardening.comWant to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive.2025-03-0428 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastSeed Starting Supplies and PlanningShow notes available to members at MinnesotaGardening.com.Minnesota Gardening's 2025 Seed Starting Cohort is NOW OPEN!The Seed Starting Cohort is FREE to Minnesota Gardening members and $197 for the cohort alone.Check it all out including the Seed Starting Course, one-on-one Q&A, and the 2025 Seed Starting Cohort kickoff on Feb 16, 2025 at 8 pm. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the...2025-02-1137 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastRenewed Minnesota GardeningUnveiling the renewed Minnesota Gardening focused on sustainability and helping Upper Midwest homeowners switch to more environmentally-friendly landscape and lawn care practices.Right now, you can get an annual membership for only $127! That is 71% off the regular price.Join today at MinnesotaGardening.com. Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, p...2024-12-3122 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastUsing Winter Design to Reduce Salt UseConnie Fortin and Kyra Oliver join me for a BONUS episode of Minnesota Gardening Podcast to talk all about Winter Design and efforts to reduce salt use and water pollution.Connie Fortin has been working for 20 years with winter maintenance professionals trying to reduce salt by integrating science into winter maintenance. Now she finds herself in an engineering firm, Bolton & Menk, working to integrate low salt concepts into infrastructure design. Improved winter design is the most cost-effective way to get on top of the chloride problem and she is energized to share this new strategy. K...2024-12-0524 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastWinter TasksWant to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2024-12-0317 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastNative Pollinators with Heather HolmHeather Holm is an amazing author on native pollinators and has an incredible Instagram Page sharing her love of native pollinators, bees, and wasps.In this episode, we talk about the need for protecting native pollinators, competition from non-native bees, and what we can do for our local ecosystems.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong...2024-07-0229 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastSuccession Planting with Meg Cowden of Seed to ForkMeg Cowden is the author of Plant, Grow, Harvest, Repeat - an incredible resource for all gardeners. We are replaying this episode with Med all about succession planting from our Spring 2022 season. Right now is a great time to be thinking about succession planting and how you can make the most of your food gardens.You can find Meg at SeedtoFork.com where she has a lot of information and join her gardening club Modern Gardening Guild.You can check out her book - along with all other books we've featured on Minnesota Ga...2024-06-2528 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastUrban Foraging with Tim Clemens of Ironwood ForagingTim Clemens of Ironwood Foraging joins me for this week's episode of Minnesota Gardening Podcast. Tim was awesome to talk with about foraging in an urban setting .Tim and I talk about the ethics of foraging, what people need to know getting started, and why foraging is a critical part of our culture.Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a...2024-06-1826 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastSTILL with Mary Jo HoffmanPurchase STILL: The Art of Noticing on Bookshop.orgI can't even begin to tell you how much I loved this interview. Mary Jo Hoffman started StillBlog.net with a personal project in 2012 to post one photo of nature each day on a white background.It was met with resounding praise and she is still going. Having been featured on Marth Stewart, Midwest Living, Better Homes & Gardens and many more, Mary Jo is just a treasure.In this episode of the Minnesota Gardening Podcast, we explore nature, Mary's process, and - my favorite...2024-06-1139 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastLazy Lawn CareYou spend hours on your lawn killing weeds, fertilizing, and spending tons of cash. Do you want an easier way that is safe for your kids, saves you money, AND helps the environment?Embrace MinnesotaGardening.com's Lazy Lawn Care system to use less chemicals, water, and save you time.Download the free Lazy Lawn Care Guide here -> MinnesotaGardening.com.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the...2024-06-0520 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastWinter interest in our landscapesWinter is an unfortunately forgotten season in our cold-climate landscapes. Today, Cathy Rees is guiding us on how to best take advantage of winter in our newest episode of Minnesota Gardening Podcast.Cathy takes us on a deep dive through her new book Winterland and how we can best utilize this wonderful and beautiful season.Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the...2024-01-1025 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastDormancy Distress: Warm weather causes plants to grow out of seasonWe have had an incredibly unseasonable December with temps many degrees above normal across the state.In some places, this has caused plants to break dormancy and start growing. In this episode I teach all about how plants enter and exit dormancy and what consequences we may face for the plants breaking dormancy early this winter.Learn more.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a...2024-01-0219 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastGrow native perennials with Winter SowingOur family has a tradition of winter sowing every year between Christmas and New Years. It is a wonderful - CHEAP - way to grow native perennials that are ready to plant in early summer.Michelle Mero Riedel, a master gardener and teach on Winter Sowing - joins me today to share all about winter sowing and how you can find success for your landscape.Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing...2023-12-2831 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastMinnesota's Wacky Weather with Climatologist Dr. Mark Seeley50 degrees on Christmas Eve?! This December 2023 has been more than twelve degrees above normal in parts of Minnesota with more heat to come. I am BEYOND honored to have Climatologist Dr. Mark Seeley join us for today's episode discussing this winter's weather expectations, climate change, and what it means for the future of our Minnesota landscape.Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world...2023-12-1935 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastThe Art of Seed Saving with Como Community Seed LibraryWant to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2023-12-0536 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastNew Hardiness Zones with Mary SchierEarlier this month, the USDA released new hardiness maps that made many changes in Minnesota. Author and podcaster Mary Schier shares what we need to know about those changes and how to deal with them.Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to...2023-11-2825 minMinnesota Gardening Podcast#ThisWeekend: Apply for Lawns to Legumes FundingApply this weekend to Minnesota's Lawns to Legumes program and get up to $400 in reimbursable grants to plant Native Plants at your home and community.Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com!Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2023-11-2401 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastKeystone Plants with Professor Doug TallamyProfessor Tallamy was extremely generous with his time. In Part Two (recently re-discovered after I thought I'd lost the recording), Doug Tallamy discusses his new book, Nature of Oaks, and takes us through a year in one of Mother Nature's most critical trees.Professor Tallamy's BooksNature's Best HopeBringing Nature HomeNature of OaksWant to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids...2023-11-2132 minMinnesota Gardening Podcast#ThisWeekend: Tree WrapThis is a great weekend to get your tree wrap on fruit trees, ornamental trees, and young shade trees. This protects trees from bunnies and sun scald.Minnesota Gardening Club members can watch the new how-to video for everything tree wrap at MinnesotaGardeningClub.com.Have a great weekend!!Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up...2023-11-1702 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastSecond Nature with Professor Doug TallamyI am beyond honored to re-air this episode with Doug Tallamy as a guest this week on the Minnesota Gardening Podcast. He is a world-renowned entomologist teaching how we can save nature. This episode is full of action items and steps people can take to make the world a better place for birds, insects, and our entire ecosystem.Show NotesProfessor Tallamy's BooksNature's Best HopeBringing Nature HomeNature of OaksWant to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing...2023-11-1435 minMinnesota Gardening Podcast#ThisWeekend: Remove your invasive plantsThis is a continuation of my rant (?) episode on Tuesday about invasive plants. Minnesota Gardening Club members should work to remove invasive plants in their landscape this weekend. Even if you love them.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2023-11-1003 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastYou Probably Have Invasive PlantsIs this a sorry, not sorry moment? I think it is.It really does suck though. Many plants that we have long known as great landscape plants are becoming invasive due to climate change and other factors. We must remove them from our home landscape. Again...sorry.In this episode, we discuss what plants you need to remove and why.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the...2023-11-0717 minMinnesota Gardening Podcast#ThisWeekend: Plant Bulbs and GarlicNovember is notorious for temps going up and down and teasing us with the final throes of Fall versus the full on winter months.There are two things you should do this weekend if you haven't yet:Plant GarlicIf you haven't planted any garlic yet, I suggest giving it a try. It is definitely one of the easier food garden plants to grow.How to grow garlicIt is really pretty easy and we have a great podcast episode you can listen to --> Grow Garlic.2023-11-0303 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastSmall-Scale HomesteadingSo excited to have Stephanie Thurow and Michele Bruhn on the Minnesota Gardening Podcast today!Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2023-10-1324 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastLeave Your Leaves & Leave Your StemsHelp your native insect, pollinator, bee, and caterpillar friends survive the winter; don't remove the leaves and stems that grew on your property this year.This is going to save you a ton of time!We have been learning more and more about the importance of emulating our natural forests and prairies to protect overwintering insects.Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can t...2023-10-1007 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastThis Weekend: Prune & Support Your TomatoesThis weekend is a great weekend to make sure your tomatoes have the support they need and aren't growing too many side shoots that reduce production.Minnesota Gardening Club members watch the video here --> This Weekend: Prune and Support Your Tomatoes Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our f...2023-07-0701 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastThe Devastating Effects of Emerald Ash Borer in the Upper MidwestThank you so much to Emma Schultz from the Minnesota DNR for being our guest this week discussing Emerald Ash Borer. I have seen so much damage this year across the metro and state. What are you seeing in your area?Check out photos of EAB and learn more at --> MinnesotaGardening.com.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids...2023-06-2031 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastThis Weekend: Water Your Trees!Yesterday, the Twin Cities National Weather Service tweeted a crazy statistic about how dry we have been the last 31 days. So dry that is the is driest May 15 to June 15 that we have had (at the MSP Airport) since 1871!!!Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com!Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators...2023-06-1602 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastThis Weekend: Leave the CaterpillarsCaterpillars are an important part of the ecosystem and most often aren't doing any harm to your landscape.Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2023-06-0902 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastJune 7, 2023 Live Q&AWant to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2023-06-0730 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastThis Weekend: Now is the time to prune lilacsWe prune lilacs after they are done blooming and then don't touch them again the rest of the year. They bloom on the previous year's growth so any time you touch them, you're cutting off blooms.Learn more as a member of the Minnesota Gardening Club at --> https://minnesotagardening.com/posts/pruning-lilacs.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids...2023-06-0202 minMinnesota Gardening Podcast[MINI EPISODE] What about dead shrubs?Reposted: In this mini-episode, Brad discusses how to handle deciduous shrubs that are looking pretty dead. Do you cut them back? Pull them out?Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2023-05-2902 minMinnesota Gardening Podcast[Mini Episode] What about dead shrubs?In this mini-episode, Brad discusses how to handle deciduous shrubs that are looking pretty dead. Do you cut them back? Pull them out?Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2023-05-2600 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastWhat do I do with bulbs after they are done flowering?Elizabeth from our Minnesota Gardening Club had a great question asking what to with spring-flowering bulbs after they are done flowering.Most bulbs that you plant in the fall are hardy in cold climates and will come back year after year if cared for properly.After your tulips, daffodils, and any spring-flowering bulb is done blooming, you need to leave the leaves on the plant until they start to turn yellow if you want them to come back the next year.Do not braid them or tie them back, just let them grow...2022-06-0302 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastGrow Bags with Kevin Espiritu of Epic GardeningHonored to have Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening on for this final episode of the Spring 2022 Season of the Minnesota Gardening Podcast teaching all about Grow Bag Gardening.Check out his book Grow Bag Gardening: The Revolutionary Way to Grow Bountiful Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Flowers in Lightweight, Eco-Friendly Fabric Pots.This is a bonus episode for the Spring 2022 Season of the Minnesota Gardening Podcast all about starting seeds and food gardening at MinnesotaGardening.com.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where...2022-05-3132 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastThe Beauty of Succession Planting with Meg CowdenMeg Cowden just released her first book, Plant Grow Harvest Repeat: Grow a Bounty of Vegetables, Fruits, and Flowers by Mastering the Art of Succession Planting, and it is incredible. I highly recommend it for gardeners at any level.In today's episode, Meg teaches us about succession planting and how to think about your garden and it's food production for an entire season.EnjoyWant to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we...2022-03-2929 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastSo excited to hear how you're doing!!Now is the time to get gardening and I'm so excited to hear how you're doing. Join us at MinnesotaGardening.com to share photos, ask questions, and grow together.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2022-03-0106 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastExtending the Growing Season in the Upper MidwestMichelle Bruhn is a wizard at finding ways to extend the seasons and get a longer growing season in the Upper Midwest.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2022-03-0131 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastHardening Off, Transplanting, and GrowingThis final seed-starting episode takes you through the final steps in getting your seed babies and toddlers out into the world PLUS a lot of other gardening chat.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening...2022-03-0128 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastGrowing Our Seed BabiesThis second of three episodes with Kelsey Love is all about growing your babies including what light you need, heat, watering, and what to watch for.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2022-03-0129 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastGetting Your Seed Babies StartedKelsey Love is so much fun to talk with. We recorded three full episodes on seed starting with nearly EVERYTHING you need to know on how to get your babies started. She owns a farm in central Minnesota growing fruits and vegetables on ten acres.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and...2022-03-0129 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastPlanning for Preserving Your HarvestThe incredible Crystal Schmidt joins us to talk about how we should be planning for preserving our summer and fall harvests. Crystal is a wealth of knowledge on preservation and many other homesteading topics. You can find her at @WholeFedHomestead on instagram.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to...2022-03-0131 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastPlanning Your Seed StartingMinnesota Gardening Podcast host Brad Tabke talks with you about planning your seed starting and the two types of garden planning people.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2022-03-0111 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastTrends in seed starting...and savingJohn Reynolds of Seed Savers Exchange and I chat about seed starting trends, what has changed in gardening, and what to think about when saving seeds at home.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2022-03-0134 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastIndigenous Seeds with Dream of Wild HealthDream of Wild Health is doing incredible work. Many native seeds were tragically lost during colonization. I am honored to welcome Dream of Wild Health Community Outreach and Cultural Teacher Hope Flanagan and Farm Director Jessika Greendeer to Minnesota Gardening Podcast discussing native seeds and gardening.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators...2022-03-0130 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastOf Ecology and Minnesota GardeningIdentifying the connections between our landscape and the future of Minnesota Gardening. Excited for you to join the ride!Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2022-02-2213 min
Minnesota Gardening Podcast2022 Trends in GardeningThe face of gardening is changing. Consumers are expecting more focus on whole gardening, more native plants, and building community. Heidi Highland of Heidi's Growhaus joins me today to discuss consumer trends in gardening.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening...2022-02-1537 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastBattling Oak WiltOak Wilt is a fungus killing oak trees - particularly Red Oaks - in Minnesota. Fortunately, it hasn't spread through the entire state. Brian Schwingle from the Minnesota DNR joins me to talk all about oak wilt, how to prevent it, and what's happening next.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and...2022-02-0840 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastTaking action for nature with Doug TallamyI am beyond honored to have Doug Tallamy as a guest this week on the Minnesota Gardening Podcast. He is a world-renowned entomologist teaching how we can save nature. This episode is full of action items and steps people can take to make the world a better place for birds, insects, and our entire ecosystem.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids...2022-02-0133 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastGrowing Mushrooms at HomeI recently finished an amazing book all about mushrooms and other fungi called Entangled Life (affiliate link supporting local bookstores). It was incredible and opened my eyes to the wonders of mushrooms.Today, Lance Ramm of R&R Cultivation joins me to talk about growing mushrooms at your home. Lance does an awesome job of explaining how they grow mushrooms at R&R and how you can do it at home with one of their grow kits.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?2022-01-2533 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastCreating diversity in our landscapes.Angela Grill, a wildlife biologist from Three Rivers Park District, joins me to talk about the importance of diversity in our landscapes.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2022-01-2133 minMinnesota Gardening PodcastHow to Grow MicrogreensAre you looking for something healthy to grow indoors during our Minnesota winters? Matt Arends of Spring Lake Farms joins me today to teach you how to grow microgreens.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2021-12-1427 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastMinnesota Winter Forecast with Sven SundgaardEvery gardener wants to know our Minnesota winter forecast. Our plants depend on a deep layer of snow to make it through our cold temperatures.Sven Sundgaard details what we can expect this winter for snow and temperatures here in Minnesota.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families...2021-12-0734 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastProtecting Overwintering InsectsThea Evans from the University of Minnesota Bee Lab joins me this week to talk about overwintering insects in our landscape. We discuss why they are important to protect, how they benefit our ecosystem, and what we can do to support them.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to...2021-11-3033 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastThankfulness with Megan Gilger from Fresh ExchangeMegan Gilger is the founder of Fresh Exchange and joins us today discussing thankfulness and reflection in our gardening.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2021-11-2332 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastDormant SeedingLearn how to seed prairie seed, bee lawns, and turf with James Wolfin from Metro Blooms.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2021-11-1629 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastBird feeding in our Minnesota back yardsBird feeding is a wonderful Minnesota pastime - especially through COVID. The incomparable Laura Erickson teaches us how to best attract birds, what to feed, and how to feed our back yard birds.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2021-11-0944 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastBurr Oak Blight Killing Minnesota TreesBurr Oak Blight is a fungus affecting burr oaks throughout Minnesota. In this episode, you'll learn what you can do about Burr Oak Blight (BOB). Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2021-11-0228 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastGrow Garlic in MinnesotaJohn Larson grows garlic at Linden Lars Farms in Miron, Minnesota. He joins us today to talk everything from purchasing garlic to plant, plant, harvesting, and storing. A great episode with a lot of Minnesota-specific info for you.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. ...2021-10-2626 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastThe Ethics of Fall Gardening TasksI decided to switch the garlic episode to next week and this week we are focusing on fall cleanups - and the ethics of what we do in our gardens and home landscape this time of year.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn...2021-10-1915 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastA new gardener's journeyToday we talk with Jenn Hall. She is in her third year of gardening and shares her journey from knowing nothing about gardening to having awesome visions for her future gardens.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2021-10-1226 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastJumping Worms in MinnesotaLaura Van Riper, the Terrestrial Invasive Species Coordinator at the Minnesota DNR joins me for this episode of the Minnesota Gardening Podcast. We discuss all aspect of Jumping Worms from where they're currently invading, what to do if you find them, how to locate them, and lots lots more.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems...2021-10-0528 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastRep Kelly Morrison and her wildly popular #Lawns2Legumes programMinnesota State Representative Kelly Morrison joins us to talk about pollinators and the wildly popular Lawns to Legumes program she championed.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. Learn more at MinnesotaGardening.com.2021-10-0516 min
Minnesota Gardening PodcastMinnesota Gardening and Climate ChangeThe extraordinary meteorologist and entrepreneur, Paul Douglas, joins us today to discuss climate change and it's affects on Minnesota Gardening. Show notes and a transcript for this episode can be found at MinnesotaGardening.com/1.Want to switch to more environmentally-responsible landscape and lawn care practices but don't know where to start?Join our movement bringing together Midwest homeowners so that we can to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids by building up strong local ecosystems for songbirds, pollinators, and our families to thrive. ...2021-10-0530 min