Shows
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastTwenty Reasons NOT to Garden and WHY I IGNORE THEM ALL with Garden Humorist Luke RuggenbergLuke Ruggenberg is on the show today. Luke is the author of Twenty Reasons Not To Garden (And Why I Ignore Them All) and it was that clever book title that lead me to buy Luke’s book and then track him down on Twitter and get him to be a guest on the show. Luke… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast...
2018-05-182h 04
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastStoneleigh: America’s Newest Public Garden, PLUS an in-depth chat with Ethan Kauffman about his vision and the plants he loves most in the gardenEthan Kauffman is on the show today. Ethan’s the director at Stoneleigh - America's newest public garden. I got the chance to talk plants with Ethan (that was exciting!) and not surprisingly, I learned a ton from him, and hopefully, you will, too. You’re going to love hearing his thoughts on favorite plants, using natives, and his choices for perennials that shine in different seasons. Stoneleigh is an impressive role model for home gardeners; showing how a native garden can be created to stunning effect. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still...
2018-05-112h 03
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastPractical Organic Gardening Explained, Plus How to Solve Garden Challenges Naturally with Mark HighlandBrand New Podcast - Just in time for Spring! Practical Organic Gardening Explained, Plus How to Solve Garden Challenges Naturally with Mark Highland. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to helping you and your garden grow. The show is an in-depth interview format. Guests featured on the show share a passion for gardening and include authors, bloggers, professional gardeners, etc...
2018-04-201h 51
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastGrowing Money: Calculating The Real Value of Trees with Al ZelayaAl Zelaya is on the show today and we’re talking about the real value of trees. You know the old saying, "money doesn’t grow on trees”? Well, Al Zelaya might beg to differ. He's been working on tree valuation for quite a while and he’s about to show us just how to value a… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podca...
2018-03-161h 49
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastComposting Solutions: Cleaner, Faster Methods to Redefine Rotten with Michelle BalzMichelle Balz (pronounced Balts) is on the show today and she’s the author of Composting for a New Generation: Latest Techniques for the Bin and Beyond . A long-time backyard composter with a passion for reducing our impact on the planet, Michelle offers laid-back advice for home composters in the Confessions of a Composter blog, teaching classes on… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening...
2018-03-091h 28
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastHow to Create a Foliage Framework for your Garden with Karen Chapman and Christina SalwitzKaren Chapman and Christina Salwitz are on the show today and they are the authors of Gardening with Foliage First: 127 Dazzling Combinations that Pair the Beauty of Leaves with Flowers, Bark, Berries, and More. As landscape designers, Karen and Christina see gardens through a different lens. They like to begin their work on a garden space by… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a garde...
2018-03-022h 48
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastHow to Keep – Not Kill – Houseplants with Barbara PleasantBarbara Pleasant (SG584) is back on the show and she's the author of The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual. Barbara shares some excellent tips:- why you should buy plants from low light areas- Container vs. Plant: who lives? who dies to live another day?- Pets vs. Houseplants: Addressing Poisonous Houseplant Concerns- Barbara's trick for harvesting and storing… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a ga...
2018-02-231h 57
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG601: The Chinese Kitchen Garden with Wendy Kiang-SprayWendy Kiang-Spray is on the show and she's the author of The Chinese Kitchen Garden. And boy, do I love this book. It’s half how to grow, half how to cook, and half an amazing glimpse into the wonderful Kiang-Spray Family - so that’s 150% worth of yummy, beautiful, love in one book. Plus - it’s… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardeni...
2018-02-161h 57
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG600: My Apprenticeship in the Gardens of Kyoto with Leslie BuckToday’s show is a dream come true for me - Leslie Buck is on the show and she's the author of Cutting Back: My Apprenticeship in the Gardens of Kyoto. Cutting Back is Leslie’s charming memoir of her time spent in the gardens of Kyoto, Japan. Now, I read about Leslie and her memoir last… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening...
2018-02-093h 17
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG599: The Smart Start Garden Planner with Megan CainMegan Cain (SG557) - aka The Creative Vegetable Gardener is back on the show today and we’re discussing how to garden smart and how to be a smart gardener with the help of her Smart Start Garden Planner. Think of all the adjectives you associate with the term gardener: Hopeful Constant Keen Enthusiastic Practical Skilled … Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast d...
2018-02-021h 52
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG598: Top Easy-to-Grow Houseplants with Lisa Eldred SteinkopfLisa Eldred Steinkopf, a.k.a. The Houseplant Guru, is on the show today and guess what we’re talking about? Ding! Ding! Ding! You’re right! Her new book on houseplants published by Cool Springs Press called Houseplants: The Complete Guide to Choosing, Growing and Caring for Indoor Plants. One of the things I appreciated the most about Lisa’s book, is that she divided the 125 houseplants featured in her book into three helpful categories: Easy to Grow, Moderately Easy-to-Grow, and Don’t-Try-This-at-Home-It’s-A-Waste-of-Money-and-Time-and-You-Really-Need-That-New-Pair-of-Shoes. Just kidding. It’s actually just called Challenging to Grow. (Which actually doesn’t sound so b...
2018-01-261h 46
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG597: How to Speak Chicken with Melissa CaugheyGuten Tag. Ola. Bonjour. Bur-dup? That’s the official greeting of the world's most abundant domestic animal - chickens. Today we’re learning How to Speak Chicken with expert chicken translator Melissa Caughey of the blog Tilly’s Nest and the new book with the intriguing and quirky title, How to Speak Chicken. I’ve done lots of interviews over the years - and I guarantee you, this is one that I will personally never forget. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Mi...
2018-01-191h 25
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG596: The Naturalist’s Notebook with Nat WheelwrightNaturalist Nat Wheelwright is on the show today and he’s sharing an incredible resource he created with Bernd Heinrich - it’s a 5-year-calendar-journal and it’s called The Naturalist’s Notebook. When Storey Publishing sent Nat's book to me before Thanksgiving, I have to tell you I actually gasped when I opened it, because it is so beautiful… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a...
2018-01-121h 10
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG595: Thanksgiving in the Garden with Lynn GendusaColumnist Lynn Gendusa is back on the show today and she’s sharing a beautiful article she wrote last year for Thanksgiving and it’s called Thanksgiving in a Garden. Lynn has a knack for telling stories that tug at heart strings and give us a respite from the go-go-go of our days. Gardeners have a soft spot for nostalgia and simplicity; Lynn’s writing offers both. This isn’t an pure gardening episode, but it’s one gardeners will enjoy. I think you’ll agree, she has a thankful heart. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Produ...
2017-11-231h 34
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG594: Staying Healthy During Cold & Flu Season with Plants From Your Garden with Herbalist Katja SwiftBrand New! Plant remedies for preventing colds and flu (since avoiding getting sick is on everyone’s mind as we head into winter). We discuss "the pizza herbs" like Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Oregano, Bee Balm (Monarda), Lavender, and "the cool mints" like Peppermint, Spearmint, Hyssop, and Catmint/Catnip - plus the power of Garlic, Onion, and Hot Peppers. I’m thrilled you can join me for this highly informative chat with Katja Swift. When cold and flu season hits this year, you’ll be glad you listened! Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still...
2017-11-172h 02
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG593: The 2018 Garden Trends: Nature’s RX for Mental Wellness with Katie DubowKatie Dubow is back on the show today and she’s sharing the 2018 Garden Trends Report released by Garden Media Group. It’s their 17th annual Garden Trends Report for 2018, Nature’s Rx for Mental Wellness - nature is the best medicine! “We already know gardening works wonders for our health,” says Garden Media Group founder Susie McCoy.… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening po...
2017-11-101h 43
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG592: Trees: Caring for the Garden’s Gentle Giants with Rex BastianTrees are the Gentle Giants of our Gardens and today we are so fortunate to learn from Master Arborist and Beloved Industry Expert Rex Bastian. Trees are so essential to our lives. They give us oxygen. They anchor the soil. They provide shelter and store carbon. In the garden, trees provide so very much, yet many… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcas...
2017-11-031h 56
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG591: Goodnight Garden – A Punch List for the Final Week in the GardenIn most parts of the country, winter is making an early entrance. In Minnesota, snow and sleet arrived four full days before Halloween. Snow events and freezing temperatures bring gardening to a hard stop. This week, we’re saying goodnight to our 2017 gardens and I’m sharing my final punch list to inspire your to have… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcas...
2017-10-271h 16
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG590: How to Save Seed with Cheryl Moore-GoughCheryl on Facebook Email Cheryl Seed Saver Extraordinaire and co-author of The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds: 322 Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, Flowers, Trees, and Shrubs, Cheryl Moore-Gough is on the show today. Cheryl is going to help us learn how to save our seeds to use in next year’s garden, to share with our fellow… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedi...
2017-10-201h 26
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG589: How to Save the Monarch with Kylee BaumleOn today’s show, I welcome a tender-hearted friend of the Monarch cause - Kylee Baumle and she’s written a book called The Monarch: Saving Our Most-Loved Butterfly. Now, I’m going to tell you something most professionals in the gardening industry already know and that is this: Kylee is a huge supporter of the Monarch cause.… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a garden...
2017-10-132h 31
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG588: How to Creatively Use Stone in the Landscape with Jan JohnsenOn today’s show, I welcome award-winning designer Jan Johnsen to the show to discuss her book - The Spirit of Stone - in which she presents a beautifully photographed, inspiring guide to 101 Practical & Creative Stonescaping Ideas for Your Garden: from practical steps, paths, and garden walls, to naturalistic dry streams, inspired rock gardens,… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to h...
2017-10-061h 40
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG587: Top Tomato Picks by Epic Tomatoes Author Craig LeHoullier Today’s show is all about top tomato varieties - with one of the country’s leading tomato experts - Craig LeHoullier the author of Epic Tomatoes. In his book, Epic Tomatoes, you get a chance to have Craig mentor you through the wide, wide world of tomatoes. You learn how to grow and harvest with… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast...
2017-09-292h 35
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG586: Designing with the Queen of Succulents – Debra Lee Baldwin If you are a fan of succulents - and it seems that they’ve justifiably charmed every living, breathing gardener on planet earth - then today’s show will be a total joy for you. I got the chance to talk succulents with the Queen of Succulents - Debra Lee Baldwin. Debra has a new book… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast de...
2017-09-222h 22
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG585: The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder with Marta McDowellThe always fabulous Marta McDowell - the garden author from Chatham New Jersey and the author of All the President’s Gardens from Episode SG545 - is on the show today to talk about her latest book, The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder; which tells the tale of the plants and places of the beloved author… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podc...
2017-09-152h 30
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG584: Homegrown Pantry with Barbara PleasantThe witty and wise garden author Barbara Pleasant is on today’s show and we’re talking about her book Homegrown Pantry: A Gardener’s Guide to Selecting the Best Varieties & Planting the Perfect Amounts for What You Want to Eat Year-Round. How many potatoes should I plant for a family of four? Which fruits should I… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardenin...
2017-09-082h 24
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG583: Hygge in the GardenAre you ready to get cozy? I hope so - because today’s show is all about hygge ("pronounced "hoo-gah"). Hygge is a Danish cultural phenomenon and a word that really it too all-encompassing to have an English equivalent. However, to get a feel for it: hygge generally describes the feeling of being cozy, comfortable, and… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podca...
2017-08-251h 39
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG582: Plant Explorers with Karen RexrodeI’m so delighted to have Karen Rexrode on the show today. Karen is giving an encore presentation of her keynote presentation, Plant Explorers, heard Saturday night at the 2017 Garden Blogger’s Fling. Karen is a gem of horticultural wisdom - she's quite a find in her own right! Karen is a Northern Virginia Gardener, a… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcas...
2017-08-182h 50
Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG581: Stylish Outdoor Garden Containers with DIY Divas Annette Gutierrez and Mary Gray of PottedIn Today’s show I’m getting to do something I truly love to do, talk DIY with two DIY Divas - Annette Gutierrez and Mary Gray. They are the authors of the new book Potted: Make Your Own Stylish Garden Containers. Decorating can be incredibly expensive, but Annette and Mary are masters at repurposing and they… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardeni...
2017-08-112h 09Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG580: The Echinacea Evolution!Today’s show is all about Echinacea - it’s my all-time favorite American native perennial. In fact, one of my first recommendations to new gardeners who are looking for ornamental perennials is Echinacea. Like my Grandmother Bernadette, Echinacea is a daughter of the prairie, absolutely beautiful, and tough as nails. And, I predict you’re going… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening...
2017-08-052h 30Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG579: Day Three of the 2017 Garden Bloggers FlingIn today’s show, I’m wrapping up my three part series about the 2017 Garden Bloggers Fling held in and around Washington DC. at the end of this past June. Day 3 was focused on gardens in rural areas outside of DC area, so we will be reviewing wonderful private and public gardens in areas like:… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedica...
2017-07-282h 19Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG577: Day One of the 2017 Garden Bloggers FlingI am really so thrilled about today’s show. It’s the beginning of a three part series about the 2017 Garden Bloggers Fling held in and around Washington DC at the end of this past June. To start off the series, we will be reviewing Day 1 of the 2017 Garden Bloggers Fling. We’ll be sharing… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicate...
2017-07-142h 17Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG576: Ornamental Grasses for Every GardenSG576: Ornamental Grasses for Every Garden By Jennifer Ebeling | July 7, 2017 I am really excited about today’s show: I’m going to review a variety of ornamental grasses and provide tips on how to incorporate them into your landscape. Ornamental grasses add so much to your landscape. They offer a diverse number of benefits… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to help...
2017-07-072h 19Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG575: The Victorian Fern Craze with Rare Book Specialist Stacy StoldtListen to the Show Stacy Stoldt of the Chicago Botanic Garden is a rare book specialist and a true gem of information in the world of horticulture. As luck would have it, we had a fascinating chat back in November of last year. Stacy gave me a glimpse into her work as a librarian at… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast ded...
2017-06-242h 08Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG574: How to Make Your NEW Garden Feel OLDERToday we are going to explore the various methods to make your new garden feel much older! Back when I first started gardening, I remember learning with a little sense of frustration the old adage about perennials - the first year they sleep, the second year they creep, and the third year they leap. I… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast ded...
2017-06-162h 09Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG573: Basilmania!Basil is my all-time favorite edible to grow in the garden. In fact, my first purpose for digging in the dirt every Spring is to plant my basil crop - and despite getting a late start after rotator cuff surgery, this year was no exception. Like me, many gardeners associate the smell of basil with… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast de...
2017-06-091h 41Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG572: Ten Little Changes to Your Gardening Practice That Will Make You Much More ProductiveProductivity is a constant area of focus for me. I’m always trying to maximize my efforts in the garden - streamline my time and feel a sense of accomplishment after working outside. Every gardener is wired a little differently: some people want to get up and garden first thing in the morning while others wait… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podc...
2017-06-021h 28Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG571: The Top 40 Most Wanted Plants ListIn today’s show, I’m sharing the Top 40 Most Wanted Planted List or as I like to call it, "The Plants We Pine For”. These are the plants that gardeners around the country mention when you ask them to finish this sentence: “I wish I planted more….” This particular Most Wanted List is compiled from… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedica...
2017-05-261h 27Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG570: My Recommended Essentials for Your Garden ToteIn today’s show, I’m sharing my gardening tote essentials - yes I am! I’m sharing all my favorite and wonderful items I like to use when I'm in the garden. Every gardener uses pruners and garden gloves, so today I’m talking about some of the more unique things I’ve incorporated into my gardening practice over… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a...
2017-05-191h 06Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG569: The Foodscape Revolution – Increasing the Beauty and Bounty of Your Landscape with Brie ArthurHave you been wanting to add edibles to your garden but feel you simply don’t have the space? Are you tired of having a cookie cutter garden, but don't know what to add to bring excitement and a unique design esthetic to your landscape? Over the years, I’ve naturally gravitated to adding edibles in my… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardeni...
2017-04-282h 10Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG568: Sharing Your Garden – Special Tips for Welcoming Guests and Maximizing Your Happiness on Your Garden’s Big Day!Are garden parties, garden tours, or open days on your summer calendar this year? No matter the occasion, sharing your garden is a lovely, generous, and memorable gift for your guests. But, the most important question for you, as the gardener and host, is: how can you make the gift sharing of your garden life-giving… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast de...
2017-04-211h 27Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG567: The Legend of the Dogwood Tree an Easter Special with Lynn GendusaI'm pretty sure I experienced a divine alignment the day I discovered Lynn Gendusa's column in the LaGrange Daily News. I had the distinct pleasure of reading her Easter column a few days ago. In an instant, I was completely taken with Lynn's story of self-awakening - it was an Easter hunt of sorts. Buried in the tasks of daily life, Lynn had become what she calls "A forgetful daughter". In the story, Lynn shares the legend of the Dogwood tree and her description of the tree she discovered on her walk is simply beautiful. Author information
2017-04-1628 minStill Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG566: Getting the Help You Need in the Garden with Jenny Prince of American MeadowsAre you needing to find help with your garden this year? Have you ever tried to find neighbor kids or local students to help out? Over the years, I’ve worked with lots of kids in my garden. And with my upcoming surgery, I’ll be needing help again. But how can you find good helpers and… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a garden...
2017-04-141h 48Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG565: Cultivate Happier Plants Using Organic Soil with Mark HighlandAre you an organic gardener? Do you use organic potting soil? Back in 2006, the idea of organic potting soil would have been an emerging area in the world of horticulture - but it was a question and a concept that Mark Highland had been thinking about for a while. Mark Highland is known as… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to...
2017-04-071h 49Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG564: Grow Your Own Apothecary with Herbalist Jodi McKeeJodi is the creator of Inspired Living Home Body Spirit. She started her study of herbs over 15 years ago. Jodi is the soulful mother of three boys. Her specialties include: herbal consultations, hand-crafted herbal remedies, energy healing, herbal instructional classes and inspiration. Herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow. In fact, I… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to...
2017-03-311h 53Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG563: 10 Ways to Engage Kids in the GardenHow do you get kids interested in gardening? That’s a question I get asked often. It’s a big question, because kids are pretty sophisticated these days. Their lives are fast-paced and they process information just as quickly. Indeed, they are growing up in the age of acceleration. So when it comes to fostering a love… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a garden...
2017-03-241h 16Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG562: Resident Farmer Trevor Johnson Discusses Organic and Hydroponic Greenhouse GardeningTrevor Johnson is the Resident Farmer at the Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital in Michigan. In 2012, the hospital launched an organic greenhouse with the main goal of feeding the sick patients. Little did Trevor know, the hospital’s greenhouse has become a community center where Michigan residents can take cooking classes right inside the hospital.… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedi...
2017-03-171h 37Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG561: Bringing Farms to Schools in Oregon with Rick ShermanRick Sherman was hired by the Oregon Department of Education in 2012 as the Farm to School/School Garden coordinator after working for 32 years for a food service management company. The last 20 of those years have been spent as a Director of Nutrition Services in Eugene, Albany and Dallas (Oregon). Rick is a Master… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to he...
2017-03-101h 35Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG560: Turn Compact Spaces into Successful Market Farms with Josh VolkJosh Volk is a farmer turned inventor and author. In his book, Compact Farms: 15 Proven Plans for Market Farms on 5 Acres or Less, Josh profiles the winning strategies and systems that transform these unique compact spaces into successful growing operations. During our chat, Josh personally guides us through every single farm - all… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to help...
2017-03-032h 08Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG559: Amp Up Your Gardening Skills (5 Ways You Can Get Started Today)I was having a chat with a woman a few weeks ago who asked me about becoming a better gardener. I asked her how long she had been gardening, and she said five years. Looking embarrassed, she sort of looked down at the ground; as if this was not enough time to qualify her as… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast de...
2017-02-241h 43Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG558: Finding Joy in The Garden with Nell FosterNell Foster’s garden blog, Joy Us Garden, celebrates all things garden as she shares her passion for plants, pruning, and the great outdoors! Nell recently packed her bags and moved to Tucson, Arizona after living in Santa Barbara, California for over 30 years. I love Nell’s perspective after working almost two decades in design and landscaping. Nell also has a fun YouTube channel which is filled with lovely DIY tutorials. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alum...
2017-02-171h 18Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG557: Gardening Challenge: Grow and Preserve a Year’s Worth of Food with Megan CainMegan Cain never touched a vegetable plant until the summer she turned 26. Today, Megan shows people how to successfully grow their own food and get the most from their vegetable gardens. Megan trains gardeners through her business, The Creative Vegetable Gardener, and is the author of several books including the book we dive into today: Super Easy Food Preserving. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing...
2017-02-102h 24Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG556: Joel Karsten Helps Farmers in Cambodia and How Straw Bale Gardens Solves the Toughest Growing ChallengesJoel pioneered his now popular method of Straw Bale Gardening almost 25 years ago. The author of Straw Bale Gardens, Joel receives letters from grateful gardeners from around the globe. Cambodia’s agricultural challenges are many including yearly flooding and drought with temperatures in the summer well over 100 degrees. In April of last year, Joel was invited by the Korean Trade Partners (KOTRA) to Cambodia to teach Straw Bale Gardening using plentiful Rice Straw. By mitigating challenges and leveraging the ingenuity of the agricultural community, Joel’s method is increasing self reliance and improving food security for Cambodians. Auth...
2017-02-032h 22Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG555: How to Grow a Gorgeous Garden Using Less Water with Pam PenickPam Penick is the author of two books, The Water-Saving Garden and Lawn Gone! She is also one of the founders of the Garden Blogger’s Fling. Pam has been blogging about her garden since 2006, which means she’s definitely blogging royalty by this point. Today, we do a deep dive into her book, The Water-Saving Garden, and how everyday gardeners can create a more efficient and water-savvy garden. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Goph...
2017-01-272h 59Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG554: Tools and Tactics to use Craigslist for your GardenOver the years, I've found surprising, wonderful items for my garden by strategically using Craigslist. So, I wanted to share some of my tips and tricks with you - things you can do right now (in the off season - or in the peak time in your garden) - to score some great finds without breaking the bank. Plus, I'll walk you through the 25 search terms in my account right now that help me filter out the junk and find the perfect pieces for my garden. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still...
2017-01-201h 21Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG553: How Native Plants Bring Nature Home with Peggy Anne MontgomeryPeggy Anne is a passionate plantswoman with more than 30 years of experience. Peggy Anne went from studying and practicing landscape design in the Netherlands to working for reputable garden powerhouses like Bailey Nurseries and the Mount Cuba Center where she cultivated her passion for native plants. Today, Peggy Anne is the Brand Manager at American Beauties Native Plants and she’s leading the charge for bringing nature home in gardens across America by encouraging the use of native plants. A fellow Minnesotan, Peggy Anne gave a fantastic talk about native plants at the evening reception on Day 2 of the Ga...
2017-01-131h 30Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG552: Experimental Gardening with Megan PhelpsMegan Phelps approaches gardening with curiosity and a guilelessness that makes her experiences and experiments utterly fascinating and even shocking. Defying tradition, Megan (who often uses the image of a single dandelion as her profile picture on social media) grows plants that mainstream gardeners have long ago turned their backs on - burdock, dandelion, and amaranth, to name a few. Megan blogs at Seeds, Mulch and Weeds where she shares her tales and photos of her Northeast Kansas garden. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling...
2017-01-061h 41Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastNew Years Bonus Replay – The 2017 Garden Trends Report with Katie Dubow #Grow365Katie Dubow is the Creative Director of Garden Media Group. She is here with us today to discuss the 2017 Garden Trends Report! Every year Garden Media Group produces a fantastic report on what gardeners can expect for the following year. In this year’s report, there are seven main trends and Kaite helps shed some light on them. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a...
2016-12-301h 05Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastChristmas Replay Bonus — How to Draw Insight From the Gardens and Plants of the Bible with Shelley CrammShelley Cramm is the author of God’s Word for Gardeners Bible. Shelley beautifully reveals the powerful garden imagery and metaphors of the Bible so that you can grow your faith while growing your garden at the same time. With insightful devotions that draw on the reader’s love for gardening, Shelley lovingly shares her personal discoveries about the plants, landscapes, and common cultivating practices shared throughout the bible. Shelley is a gem of biblical gardening wisdom. In fact, she spent over two years researching and personally growing many of the plants mentioned in the bible. Shelley’s industrious resear...
2016-12-231h 53Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG551: Robin Parer and The Plant Lovers Guide to Hardy GeraniumsRobin Parer is the author of The Plant Lover’s Guide to Hardy Geraniums. Robin is also the lovely owner of the Geraniaceae Nursery, located in Kentfield, California. Robin is a wonderfully knowledgeable plantswoman, She is a generous teacher and a thoughtful spokeswoman for the geranium family - both hardy geraniums and pelargoniums (the later being the plant group most people incorrectly refer to as geraniums). In fact, even after interviewing Robin, I still slip and refer to pelargoniums as geraniums! Robin explains the origins of taxonomy confusion for these plants. Undoubtedly, Robin understands this plant family better than al...
2016-12-161h 50Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG550: 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for GardenersI’ve prepared my 2016 Gift Guide for Gardeners so that you can shop thrift stores, traditional brick and mortar, online, and even score some last minute finds on Amazon. I’m a gardener and a shopper - so this list was a lot of fun for me to put together. If you’re looking for some different ideas, or if you're not a shopper at heart, then I hope my Gift Guide for Gardeners will be a great resource for you and the special gardener in your life! Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at St...
2016-12-092h 09Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG549: An Inside Peak Into The Chicago Botanic GardenToday, I invited two people onto the podcast from the Chicago Botanic Garden. The first is Jodi Zombolo. She is the Associate Vice President of Visitor Events and Programs at the botanic garden and discusses some of the exciting events the botanic garden hosts each year. The next guest is Lisa Hilgenberg, who is the lead Horticulturist for the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden. As a fellow Minnesotan, she is in charge of over 50,000 vegetable plants at the botanic garden, which she discusses a bit more in-depth on the show! Author information
2016-12-021h 20Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG548: How to Draw Insight From the Gardens and Plants of the Bible with Shelley CrammShelley Cramm is the author of God’s Word for Gardeners Bible. Shelley beautifully reveals the powerful garden imagery and metaphors of the Bible so that you can grow your faith while growing your garden at the same time. With insightful devotions that draw on the reader’s love for gardening, Shelley lovingly shares her personal discoveries about the plants, landscapes, and common cultivating practices shared throughout the bible. Shelley is a gem of biblical gardening wisdom. In fact, she spent over two years researching and personally growing many of the plants mentioned in the bible. Shelley’s industrious resear...
2016-11-251h 53Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG547: Holiday Menus with the Lovely Anna Thomas from Vegan Vegetarian OmnivoreThe holiday season has started and Anna Thomas is here to inspire us with menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Anna Thomas is the author of several books including Vegan, Vegetarian, Omnivore and she also appeared on episode 537 of the Still Growing podcast. Anna’s scrumptious holiday menus create excitement for the upcoming holidays. With wisdom and warmth, Anna reminds us once again that the most important part of the holiday season is not what is served, but who is present, at your holiday table. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Gr...
2016-11-182h 02Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG546: The 2017 Garden Trends Report with Katie Dubow #Grow365Katie Dubow is the Creative Director at Garden Media Group. A trend spotter and passionate gardener herself, Katie shares an overview the 2017 Garden Trends Report! Every year Garden Media Group produces a fantastic trend report on the state of gardening for the coming year. In this year’s report, there are eight trends that inspire clean gardening which, thanks to technological advances and consumer demand, can happen 365 days-a-year. #Grow365 Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Go...
2016-11-111h 00Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG545: From Passionate Plantsman George Washington to the modern Kitchen Garden of Michelle Obama in All The Presidents’ Gardens with Marta McDowellMarta McDowell combines her love for history and gardening in her books and the trend continues with All the Presidents’ Gardens. In her book, Marta curates facts and stories - from the fascinating to the charming - about each of the Presidents’ gardens and their significance over the years. This interview offers an in-depth look into the delightful aspects of the White House Grounds and how they have evolved along with the gardens of America. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and...
2016-11-041h 43Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG544: Day Three Highlights from the 2016 Garden Bloggers FlingWelcome to day three, the final day, of the Garden Bloggers Fling. Today I'm joined by fellow garden bloggers Gail Eichelberger of Clay and Limestone, Julie Thompson-Adolf of Garden Delights, Diana Kirby of Sharing Nature’s Garden, and Helen Battersby of Toronto Gardens. Day Three was full of exciting venues and we review the highlights of the gardens on the itinerary and even offer helpful tips on for new bloggers who wish to attend next year’s fling in the Capital Region around Washington D.C. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Grow...
2016-10-282h 01Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG543: Day Two Highlights from the 2016 Garden Bloggers FlingToday, I’m sharing my insights and commentary on the beautiful gardens featured on Day Two of the 2016 Garden Bloggers Fling in Minneapolis. Day Two brought the garden bloggers to the western suburbs of Minneapolis where we visited gardens featured on the 2016 Carver-Scott Extension Master Gardener Garden Tour as well as other special venues that were even new to me. These gardens showcased great design principals as well as a few special tricks and tips that I found especially inventive and adaptable. Day Two was jampacked with gardens and the itinerary of each of the locations and all of th...
2016-10-211h 16Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG542: Day One Highlights from the 2016 Garden Bloggers Fling with Bren Haas, Tammy Schmitt, Joanne Shaw & Beth StetenfeldOn this special episode of Still Growing, I’m reunited with four fellow garden bloggers and new fling friends as we review the gardens and nurseries featured on Day One of the 2016 Garden Blogger’s Fling in Minneapolis, MN. Ohio blogger Bren Haas of Creative Living and Growing with Bren (https://brenhaas.com), Virginia blogger Tammy Schmitt of Casa Mariposa (http://ts-casamariposa.blogspot.com), Ontario blogger Joanne Shaw of Down2Earth (http://www.down2earth.ca), and Wisconsin blogger Beth Stetenfield of Plant Postings (https://plantpostings.blogspot.com) offer their unique insights and impressions of the horticultural venues that made...
2016-10-142h 16Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG541: How to Ease into Homesteading One Choice at a Time With Laurie NevermanLaurie Neverman homesteads in Northeast Wisconsin in a home that would make any gardener drool. In fact, Laurie’s home is annually opened to the public so that followers can check out the attached greenhouse, freestanding greenhouse, solar power, root cellar, and storeroom for preserves. Jealous yet? In 2009, Laurie started sharing her practical tips and simple choices to become more self-sufficient on her blog, Common Sense Homesteading. Today, Laurie’s blog has over 25,000 admiring fans and her e-book Common Sense Homesteading 101 is available for free to all new subscribers. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host...
2016-10-071h 15Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG540: Double Feature with Laura Eubanks of Design for Serenity and Benedict Vanheems of Big Bug HuntWelcome to Still Growing's first double feature! Our first guest is Laura Eubanks from Design for Serenity. Laura's work on succulent plants has been featured all over the country and she is an absolute master on creating beautiful and creative succulent designs. I was blown away by Laura's succulent pumpkins when I first saw her work in the 2014 August edition of Country Gardens. Our second guest on this week's podcast is Benedict Vaheems of The Big Bug Hunt. He is also my first guest who is based out of the UK! The Big Bug Hunt is a...
2016-09-301h 29Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG539: Top 27 Spring Bulbs from Van Engelen and John Scheepers with special guests Jo-Anne van den Berg-Ohms, Jen McGuinness, Julie Thompson Adolf, and Susan VollenweiderWelcome to Part Two of Still Growing's 1st Annual Spring Bulb Party! This week, I continue the Spring Bulb Party with my amazing garden friends: Jen McGuinness from Frau Zinnie, Julie Thompson-Adolf from Garden Delights, and Susan Vollenweider from The History Chicks Podcast and a Columnist at the Kansas City Star. Together, we shared our top picks for Tulips, Daffodils, and Spring Bulbs from the John Scheepers and Van Engelen catalog. Jo-Anne van den Berg-Ohms shares her amazing family history in the Dutch bulb business and coaches us on planting Our Top 27 Spring Bulbs from Van Engelen and John...
2016-09-232h 09Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG538: Top 20 Tulips and Daffodils from Colorblends with Tim Schipper, Jen McGuinness, Julie Thompson Adolf, and Susan VollenweiderWelcome to Still Growing's 1st Annual Spring Bulb Party! This week, I’m joined by some amazing garden friends: Jen McGuinness from Frau Zinnie, Julie Thompson-Adolf from Garden Delights, and Susan Vollenweider from The History Chicks Podcast and a Columnist at the Kansas City Star. Together, we shared our top picks for Tulips, Daffodils, and Spring Bulbs from the Colorblends Catalog. Keeping us on track for beautiful displays in our Spring 2017 Gardens, Tim Schipper from Colorblends was on hand to review on Our Top 20 Spring Bulbs from the Colorblends Catalog. We laughed, we learned, and we ordered some gorgeous fl...
2016-09-161h 21Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG537: All Together Now: How Anna Thomas Creates Dinner for Everyone at the Table with Vegan Vegetarian OmnivoreAnna Thomas is one of the most versatile and talented women I’ve had the pleasure to interview. An academy award nominated filmmaker and imaginative home cook, she is the author of several incredible cookbooks including The Vegetarian Epicure and the James Beard Award–winning Love Soup. Her latest book, Vegan, Vegetarian, Omnivore welcomes all types of food eaters and in Anne's warm and lively style, she shows us how to cook for the family table; with over 150 recipes for all tastes, and menus for every occasion. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Stil...
2016-09-091h 37Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG536: How Creative Garden Author Dawn Pape Educates and Excites Both Kids and AdultsDawn Pape is on a mission to make gardening more enjoyable and gardeners more informed. She is the author of several books including Lawn Chair Gardener and Mason Meets a Mason Bee. A passionate advocate for bees, native plants, and water quality, Dawn regularly speaks at events to teach her audiences how they can make a difference right in their own backyard. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and...
2016-09-021h 06Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG535: The Inspired Garden and NEW Fine Art Photo Gallery of Beth BillstromBeth Billstrom is a fabulous garden blogger with an online photo gallery dedicated to inspiring small space gardeners. Her blog, More Than Oregano, shares creative methods and tactics like keyhole gardening, vertical gardening, and so much more for those who are a little strapped for space. Help a gardener + their garden grow... Please Share… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to...
2016-08-272h 23Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG534: Create a Vibrant Garden Blog with Scrumptious Harvest Recipes with Jen McGuinness of Frau ZinnieIt's a rare gardener who: 1. loves rabbits, 2. co-exists with a mother groundhog nesting under the potting shed, 3. respects the right to life of black walnut trees, and 4. gingerly saves a dragonfly caught in a spider web. Indeed, Jen McGuinness just might be one of the most kind-hearted gardeners on the planet. With a gentle wit that winds it's way into her posts on her blog, Frau Zinnie, Jen McGuinness is also a professional freelance photographer by trade. Frau Zinnie highlights Jen's personal gardening experiences in Portland, Connecticut. She also has a lovely (and hilarious) Twitter presence you must follow!
2016-08-191h 37Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG533: How Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers Go Together in Vegetable Literacy with Deborah MadisonDeborah Madison is nothing short of amazing. Her cookbook, Vegetable Literacy, has become a staple for many aspiring chefs around the world. Vegetable Literacy is exciting to both gardeners and cooks alike because it draws a connection between the vegetables, herbs and edible flowers in 12 plant families. It’s more than a cookbook - it’s an invaluable resource to cooks and gardeners; helping cooks learn about garden edibles while helping gardeners learn how edibles work together in the kitchen. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebel...
2016-08-111h 10Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG532 How to Grow and Harvest Hops Like a Boss with Eric Sannerud of Mighty Axe HopsBy this time next year, Eric Sannerud's Mighty Axe Hops will be the largest grower and processor of hops in the State of Minnesota. This young farming entrepreneur's business has done nothing but shoot up - just like his hops plants. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to helping you and your garden grow. The show is an in-depth interview...
2016-08-061h 16Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG531: Raised Bed Revolution with Tara NolanTara Nolan's new book, Raised Bed Revolution, invites gardeners to build it, fill it, plant it... and garden anywhere! Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to helping you and your garden grow. The show is an in-depth interview format. Guests featured on the show share a passion for gardening and include authors, bloggers, professional gardeners, etc. Listeners and guests of...
2016-07-241h 22Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG529 Robert Kourik Understanding RootsIn this week's special double-length episode of Still Growing (SG529), Robert Kourik, the author of 15 gardening books including Understanding Roots: Discover How to Make Your Garden Flourish. Imagine if you could go out into your garden and see what is going on below ground. There is a hidden world of roots many of us don't every really think about - but Robert Kourik has been thoughtfully researching roots for well over a decade. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U...
2016-06-041h 55Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG527 Pam Hoepner of Pam’s Pepper JamIn this week’s episode (SG527), I interview Pam Hoepner – the creative and driven woman behind Pam’s Pepper Jam. It’s an inspiring story for anyone who has ever dreamed of making a business out of their garden harvest. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to helping you and your garden grow. The show is an in-depth interview format. Guests f...
2016-05-241h 30Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG525 The Beez Kneez with Kristy Allen and Erin RuppThe old saying, "The Bee's Knees" used to mean something small and insignificant. But, what Kristy Allen and Erin Rupp are doing with their business, The Beez Kneez, is something extraordinary. Since their initial chance meeting in a "cloud of bees" at a local apiary, Kristy and Erin have created their own special buzz about their honey delivery business by delivering honey on their bikes... dressed as - you guessed it - bees. But their innovative, young company is about more than just pedaling honey. On a mission to promote "healthy bees, healthy lives", the duo work tirelessly in...
2014-04-291h 20Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG524 The Peaceful Valley Grow Organic Seed Catalog with Sarah Griffin BoubacarI can't imagine Spring without my trusty Peaceful Valley Grow Organic seed catalog. Beautifully illustrated by Randy Griffis, the Peaceful Valley Grow Organic catalog has been an invaluable resource for organic gardeners since 1976. The multi-talented and wise garden guru Sarah Griffin Boubacar returns to Still Growing to give us a guided tour through one of the country's best organic seed catalogs. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts...
2014-04-161h 10Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG523 Julia Coffey Reviews The Seeds Trust CatalogIf you've ever wanted a seed expert by your side as you flip through your favorite seed catalog, then this show is for you. Julia Coffey, Seeds Trust, takes us through a personal tour of the Seeds Trust Seed Catalog. Sharing her favorite varieties, insights on the best selling seeds, and highlighting plants that might otherwise go unnoticed. Her appreciation for her plants is inspiring and the offerings are perfect for those looking to maximize a short growing season or overcome the challenging conditions of high altitude or dessert climates. Author information Jennifer Ebeling...
2014-04-051h 01Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG522 Julia Coffey Profile at Seeds TrustIn this weeks episode of Still Growing (SG522), we meet Julia Coffey. In 2011, Julia Coffey bought the Seeds Trust Seed Company from her mentor and seed saving pioneer Bill McDorman. Passionate, eloquent, and a yoga teacher to boot, Julia's deep love for nature inspires her every single day. If you've never given seeds much thought, you're appreciation, wonder, and regard for seeds is about to change. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each...
2014-03-301h 11Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG521 Steven Devloo Earthworm TechnologiesIn this weeks show - SG521 Steven Devloo Earthworm Technologies - I chat with Steven about his innovative Connecticut-based company. To succeed in business, you need to solve a problem. I think that's what Steven is doing so brilliantly because food waste going into landfills is a huge issue and vermicompost offers a great solution. Steven is incredibly strategic, a thoughtful steward of the environment, and frankly ahead of his time. Steven is hoping to change the world through his viable business model which converts food waste into vermicompost. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer...
2014-03-231h 11Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG517 Straw Bale Gardening (Part 3 & Wrap Up)Interested in starting a Straw Bale Garden this year? In this week’s episode (SG517), I continue my chat with Joel Karsten about Straw Bale Gardening in warmer climates, direct sowing in Straw Bale Gardens, growing vegetables in Straw Bale Gardens, and the inspiration other gardeners have discovered through Straw Bale Gardening. All this and more on the wrap-up of our Straw Bale Gardening interview with Joel Karsten. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN...
2014-03-131h 36Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastThe Steps to Successful Straw Bale Gardening Episode SG516America's Straw Bale Gardening expert and author Joel Karsten has helped thousands of gardeners with his breakthrough method of gardening. In this week's episode (SG516), I chat with Joel Karsten about the specific steps to successful Straw Bale Gardening. It all starts with a process Joel calls conditioning and he shares his formula on the show today. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a...
2013-11-211h 08Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG515 Straw Bale Gardening Pioneer Joel KarstenIn this episode of Still Growing…(SG 515), I feature life-long entrepreneur and Straw Bale Gardening pioneer Joel Karsten. Twenty years ago, Joel Karsten had a brilliant idea. When he could find no academic support for his idea of using straw bales as a substrate to grow vegetables, he returned to his childhood home on a farm in Southwestern Minnesota. In a show of support, Joel's Dad welcomed him home with a whole hayrack full of 50 straw bales. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Je...
2013-11-051h 29Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG514 Sarah Griffin-Boubacar of Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply on Planting Cover Crops, Shallots and GarlicIn this episode of Still Growing…(SG 514), I feature Sarah Griffin-Boubacar of Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply. Sarah teaches us about Cover Crops and growing your own Shallots and Garlic in your garden. Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to helping you and your garden grow. The show is an in-depth interview format. Guests featured on the show share a pa...
2013-10-181h 24Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG513 Emily Tepe: Author of the Edible Landscape (Part 2)In this episode of Still Growing…(SG), I feature SG513 – Emily Tepe: Author of The Edible Landscape (Part 2) . Part 1 was featured in Last week's Still Growing episode - S512. To recap, Emily is an edible landscaping expert and a garden writer/researcher. In Part 1, we covered her background in design and horticulture. Emily also shared her experience in writing her book as well as how she stays current on the latest garden trends. As we resume the interview, Emily takes us through the world of edibles and shares her top choices in categories like: best color, top edibles for cont...
2013-09-231h 04Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG512 Emily Tepe: Author of The Edible LandscapeIn this episode of Still Growing…(SG), I feature SG512 - Emily Tepe: Author of The Edible Landscape . Emily is an edible landscaping expert and a garden writer/researcher. I discovered Emily through her blog, Artichokesandzinnias.com; eating in season from the edible landscape. On her blog, Emily shares her genuine appreciation for the aesthetic value of edibles; and she has a particular passion for Swiss Chard. Often times, it's those little details (like having a soft spot for Swiss Chard), that help us find those kindred spirits among us. I'm quite certain that bit about Swiss Ch...
2013-09-111h 01Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG511 Nancy Peters The Weed Lady: 10 Ways to Tell if It’s a Weed (Part 2)In this episode of Still Growing…(SG), I feature Part 2 of my interview with The Weed Lady - Master Gardener Nancy Peters. Part 1 was featured in last week's Still Growing episode - SG510. To recap, Nancy cultivated her passion for weeds after a successful career as a Wall Street Analyst. Nancy approach to the study of weeds is born from her curiosity and respect for their resiliency. Nancy says, "As you get to know and recognize the weed, you can nod at it's good features or chuckle at it's ill-repute. You can make a better, informed decision about what to...
2013-08-271h 00Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG510 Nancy Peters The Weed Lady: 10 Ways to Tell if It’s a WeedIn this episode of Still Growing…(SG), I feature the uber-knowledgable Nancy Peters, also respectfully known as "The Weed Lady". Lest you think sweet little Nancy has spent a lifetime hunched over weeding, this Columbia Business School graduate enjoyed a successful career as a Wall Street Analyst with EF Hutton, Shearson, Morgan Stanley, Mobil, Prudential Securities, Smith Barney and EJ Lance. As Nancy tells it, she "went from Wall Street to Weeds." And, I am so happy she did. Nancy is a charming interview and a dedicated gardener who generously shares her encyclopedic knowledge of weeds with us in th...
2013-08-201h 03Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG508: Beth Dooley – Author of Minnesota’s Bounty A Farmers Market Cookbook and featuring Farmers Market Bard Holly MorrisonIn this episode of Still Growing…(SG), I had the amazing opportunity to interview cookbook author and writer, Beth Dooley. Beth began writing cookbooks with famed Twin Cities chef and restauranteur Lucia Watson. Seven cookbooks later, Beth is the author of Minnesota’s Bounty: The Farmers Market Cookbook. The cookbook is beautifully written; part instructional guide, part… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening...
2013-08-031h 16Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG507 Shane Smith of Greenhouse Garden and the Cheyenne Botanic Garden (Part 2)In this episode of Still Growing…(SG), I resume my interview with Shane Smith, a pioneer in the field of greenhouse gardening and the founding director of the Cheyenne Wyoming Botanic Garden. To recap, Shane has worked tirelessly through his 36 year gardening career to nurture his passion for greenhouses and bringing horticulture to the city… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedi...
2013-07-2758 minStill Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG506 Shane Smith of Greenhouse Garden and the Cheyenne Botanic GardenIn this episode of Still Growing…(SG), I had the thrill of interviewing Shane Smith, a pioneer in the field of greenhouse gardening and the founding director of the Cheyenne Wyoming Botanic Garden. Shane has worked tirelessly through his 36 year gardening career to nurture his passion for greenhouses and bringing horticulture to the city of… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedi...
2013-07-201h 04Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG505: Decoding Gardening Advice with Jeff Gillman and Meleah MaynardIn this episode of Still Growing… (SG), I am joined by Jeff Gillman and Meleah Maynard as we discuss their book Decoding Gardening Advice; the Science Behind the 100 Most Common Recommendations. Once you begin to garden, you quickly realize there is plenty of garden advice to go around. Some advice makes perfect sense aligning… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a gardening podcast dedicated to h...
2013-07-051h 07Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG 504: The Renegade Gardener – Don Engebretson (Part 2) June 28thIn this episode of Still Growing… (SG), I am joined by my friend and fellow Master Gardener, Mary Lynn KenKnight. Mary Lynn and I had the pleasure to interview Don Engebretson – the Renegade Gardener. We had so much fun and learned more than we could have ever anticipated by listening to Don. It quickly became apparent that an hour interview… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a ga...
2013-06-301h 01Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening PodcastSG 503: The Renegade Gardener – Don Engebretson (Part 1)In this episode of Still Growing… (SG), I am joined by my friend and fellow Master Gardener, Mary Lynn KenKnight. Mary Lynn and I had the pleasure to interview Don Engebretson – the Renegade Gardener. We had so much fun and learned more than we could have ever anticipated by listening to Don. It quickly became apparent that an hour interview… Author information Jennifer Ebeling Producer & Host at Still Growing... Gardening Podcast Jennifer Ebeling is a proud Minnesotan and U of MN alumni. Gooooooo Gophers! Each week, Jennifer produces and hosts Still Growing - a ga...
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