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In this podcast, lifelong gardener Don Kinzler joins host John Lamb for a weekly dig into the fruitful topic of gardening in the upper Midwest (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, eastern Montana and southern Manitoba).Don Kinzler is a horticulturist with North Dakota State University Extension for Cass County. He has been a trusted resource for gardeners in the region for decades. Lamb is an arts and entertainment reporter for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and a novice gardener, ready to learn.Questions for Don? Email him at donald.kinzler@ndsu.edu.
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- Yesterday40 min
What if you didn't complete your fall garden chores?
It happens to the best of us. You had big plans to finish up your garden chores for the season, and then life happened. But will it affect your spring planting? In this episode, Don and John go over some of the consequences (or lack thereof) for not crossing some items off of your end-of-season list.
- 1 weeks ago1h 11m
The science of monitoring our climate with guest Daryl Ritchison
Monitoring our region's rainfall, soil moisture and scores of other data points is a crucial job for our region's agriculture, and it falls to Daryl Ritchison. In this episode, Daryl joins Don and John to discuss his roles as director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network and the state climatologist for the state of North Dakota. His work provides insights for our region's agricultural economy, but much of it applies to our gardens as well.
- 2 weeks ago50 min
Advice for overwintering your plants
Many of your plants had a great run this season and their time appears to be up. But what if you could keep the magic going all winter long? In this episode, Don and John go over the basics of overwintering plants like geranium and hibiscus, including the space you'll need and some guidelines for care. Plus, Don's dad joke returns!
- 3 weeks ago40 min
Nothing says 'fall' quite like a pumpkin
Nothing epitomizes the fall season quite like a pumpkin. In this episode, Don and John discuss the pumpkin and its deep connection to our fall season through food, decorations, history, and more. They also marvel at a listener's detailed garden journal and discuss the benefits of cotoneaster.
- 4 weeks ago45 min
A checklist for your autumn garden
Now that the harvest is wrapping up, it's time to spend a few moments tucking your garden into bed for its long winter's nap. In this episode, Don and John go over autumn tasks for your lawn and garden. Plus, they look at an all-too-common trend with evergreens in the area.
- Oct 9, 202657 min
Take a stroll through an interactive arboretum
Anyone can get a lot of enjoyment out of a simple walk through the trees, but a new program at North Dakota State University wants to take that a step further. In this episode, Don and John talk with Dr. Todd West, a professor of plant sciences and the director of the NDSU Woody Plant Improvement Program, about the new Interactive Campus Arboretum. This interactive experience allows anyone to learn more about the trees and shrubs on campus and test their knowledge with a quiz. You can learn more about the arboretum from one of Don's recent columns here: https://www.inforum.com/lifestyle/visit-ndsus-new-interactive-campus-arboretum
- Sep 24, 202641 min
Harvesting your fall veggies
All the hard work and worry you put into your vegetable garden comes to fruition in fall. In this episode, Don and John go over the basics of harvesting and storing your fall veggies. Plus, they go over some of the science behind fall colors.
- Sep 18, 202646 min
It's mums' time to shine
Your petunias are probably looking a little worse for wear right now, but enter any garden center and the mums are hitting their peak. In this episode, Don and John go over the basics of buying and caring for mums and other autumn bloomers.
About Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast
In this podcast, lifelong gardener Don Kinzler joins host John Lamb for a weekly dig into the fruitful topic of gardening in the upper Midwest (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, eastern Montana and southern Manitoba).Don Kinzler is a horticulturist with North Dakota State University Extension for Cass County. He has been a trusted resource for gardeners in the region for decades. Lamb is an arts and entertainment reporter for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and a novice gardener, ready to learn.Questions for Don? Email him at donald.kinzler@ndsu.edu.
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