Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast
In this podcast, gardening expert Don Kinzler joins host John Lamb for a weekly dig into the fruitful topic of gardening in the upper Midwest (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, eastern Montana and southern Manitoba).
Don Kinzler is a lifelong gardener and horticulturist with North Dakota State University Extension for Cass County. He has been a trusted resource for gardeners in the region for decades. John Lamb is an arts and entertainment reporter for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and a novice gardener, ready to learn. Questions for Don? Email him at donald.kinzler@ndsu.edu.
Hosted by:
Don Kinzler
John Lamb
What to think about before giving the gift of a houseplant
Fri Jan 31 14:28:00 EST 2025
Cut flowers in a lovely bouquet make a great Valentine's Day gift, but what if you'd like to give someone a houseplant instead?
In this episode, Don and John are joined again by Audrey Gilbraith of Fargo's Baker Garden and Gift. Audrey has some helpful tips for giving the gift of a houseplant, like thinking about the space and skill level of your giftee. And, in case you'd like to make it a gift you give yourself, she has lots of suggestions for great houseplant choices, too.
Learn more about Baker Garden and Gift on their website: https://bakernursery.com/
In this episode, Don and John are joined again by Audrey Gilbraith of Fargo's Baker Garden and Gift. Audrey has some helpful tips for giving the gift of a houseplant, like thinking about the space and skill level of your giftee. And, in case you'd like to make it a gift you give yourself, she has lots of suggestions for great houseplant choices, too.
Learn more about Baker Garden and Gift on their website: https://bakernursery.com/
New plants to try in your garden this year
Thu Jan 23 17:30:00 EST 2025
Each winter, every gardener has a decision to make when planning for the growing season: stick with the varieties that worked last year or take a chance on something new.
In this episode, Don and John go over some new plants and vareties that you should consider if you're looking to shake things up a bit.
In this episode, Don and John go over some new plants and vareties that you should consider if you're looking to shake things up a bit.
Is your garden your happy place? It's shaping up to be a trend in 2025
Fri Jan 17 16:13:00 EST 2025
Many of us get out into our gardens as a way to escape the hustle and bustle of a busy life, like it's our own little retreat. In fact, it's shaping up to be a key trend in the coming year.
In this episode, Don and John look at this and a few more trends that 2025 might have in store, like finding a way to bring music into the garden and focusing more on growing things we can eat.
In this episode, Don and John look at this and a few more trends that 2025 might have in store, like finding a way to bring music into the garden and focusing more on growing things we can eat.
Repot your houseplants and keep your green thumbs in shape
Thu Jan 09 16:20:00 EST 2025
Sure, your green thumbs have been busy the last few weeks thumbing through seed catalogs, but if anything, that's just making you more excited to get your hands dirty working on actual plants.
In this episode, Don and John talk about repotting your houseplants as a way to ease your cabin fever, with plenty of tips on keeping your beloved plant homies healthy.
In this episode, Don and John talk about repotting your houseplants as a way to ease your cabin fever, with plenty of tips on keeping your beloved plant homies healthy.
At Hope Blooms, joy spreads to those who need it most, one flower at a time
Tue Dec 24 16:44:00 EST 2024
It's the holidays, a time when we all could use a little bit of joy along with a reminder that there's always more we can do to spread that joy even further.
In this episode, Don and John talk with Kelly Krenzel, founder of the nonprofit organization Hope Blooms, whose mission it is to repurpose flowers into arrangements that are then distributed throughout the community to those who need it most.
Learn more about Hope Blooms on their website: https://hopeblooms.org/
In this episode, Don and John talk with Kelly Krenzel, founder of the nonprofit organization Hope Blooms, whose mission it is to repurpose flowers into arrangements that are then distributed throughout the community to those who need it most.
Learn more about Hope Blooms on their website: https://hopeblooms.org/
Sensory gardens, food forests and moody landscaping: Some hot 2024 gardening trends
Thu Dec 19 17:13:00 EST 2024
Unlike, say, fashion or music, gardening doesn't change quickly or go through rapid trend shifts. But that doesn't mean that there aren't exciting new ways for it to captivate us.
In this episode, Don and John review the year's top trends in gardening as identified by the guru herself: Martha Stewart. Sensory gardens and food forests top the list, and there's plenty of local examples for you to see for yourself.
In this episode, Don and John review the year's top trends in gardening as identified by the guru herself: Martha Stewart. Sensory gardens and food forests top the list, and there's plenty of local examples for you to see for yourself.
What would the Christmas season be without poinsettias?
Fri Dec 13 14:53:00 EST 2024
The Christmas season might be twinkly and bright, with electric lights and shiny wrapping paper, but there's still nothing quite as showy as a healthy poinsettia.
In this episode, Don and John talk about the lovely poinsettia plant and how to keep it healthy through the holidays. They also talk about other plants, like Christmas cactus and amaryllis, that can make a festive home.
In this episode, Don and John talk about the lovely poinsettia plant and how to keep it healthy through the holidays. They also talk about other plants, like Christmas cactus and amaryllis, that can make a festive home.
Gifts for the gardener on your list
Fri Dec 06 16:33:00 EST 2024
If you have a gardener on your Christmas gift list, rest easy. Like the plants they grow, they're always thirsty for new information and techniques. That's where a good gardening book comes in.
In this episode, Don and John talk about giving the gift of gardening, especially through resources like "The Prairie Garden," a book series based in western Canada that is packed with knowledge useful for gardeners of all stripes.
In this episode, Don and John talk about giving the gift of gardening, especially through resources like "The Prairie Garden," a book series based in western Canada that is packed with knowledge useful for gardeners of all stripes.
Your houseplants need friends, too (republish)
Fri Nov 29 16:50:00 EST 2024
(Don and John are taking a little break for the Thanksgiving holiday, so please enjoy this republished 2023 episode.)
In this episode, Don and John go over some basic tips for houseplant care, like optimal watering practices and intentional care. Plus, they discuss the importance of giving your houseplants something of a social life. Plants need friends, too.
In this episode, Don and John go over some basic tips for houseplant care, like optimal watering practices and intentional care. Plus, they discuss the importance of giving your houseplants something of a social life. Plants need friends, too.
Don and John dip into the mailbag to admire your gardening wins
Fri Nov 08 14:15:00 EST 2024
The season may be winding down, but Don's inbox is still blooming bright with yard and garden successes from around the region.
In this episode, Don and John open up the mailbag to admire your gardening wins and answer a few questions about lawn seeding, late-season pests and more.
In this episode, Don and John open up the mailbag to admire your gardening wins and answer a few questions about lawn seeding, late-season pests and more.