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We bring together Upper Midwest gardening enthusiasts who are transitioning to a more sustainable lifestyle to explore eco-friendly landscape and gardening practices, so that we can reduce our chemical use, water use, and create a thriving ecosystem.
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Thank 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. Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABetterYard.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save $30!
Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABetterYard.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save $30!
Honored 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. ...
Meg 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. Enjoy Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABetterYard.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout t...
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. Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABetterYard.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save $30!
Michelle Bruhn is a wizard at finding ways to extend the seasons and get a longer growing season in the Upper Midwest. Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABetterYard.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save $30!
This 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. Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABetterYard.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save $30!
This 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. Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABetterYard.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save $30!
Kelsey 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. Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABetterYard.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save $30!
The 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. Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABetterYard.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save $30!
Minnesota Gardening Podcast host Brad Tabke talks with you about planning your seed starting and the two types of garden planning people. Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABetterYard.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save $30!
John 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. Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABetterYard.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save $30!
Dream 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. Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABetterYard.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save $30!
Identifying the connections between our landscape and the future of Minnesota Gardening. Excited for you to join the ride! Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABetterYard.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save $30!
The 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. Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABetterYard.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save $30!
Oak 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. Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABetterYard.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save $30!
I 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. Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABetterYard.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save $30!
I 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. Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABette...
Angela Grill, a wildlife biologist from Three Rivers Park District, joins me to talk about the importance of diversity in our landscapes. Save $30 on your first month of A Better Yard! Head to ABetterYard.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save $30!
Audio from our free seasonal tasks masterclass on March 31 Spring makes people want to rush outside and “fix” the yard, but we’ve learned that the fastest way to a healthier landscape is slowing down. We kick off with a practical Upper Midwest spring gardening checklist: last-chance dormant-season pruning for shrubs and fruit trees, a clear warning to leave oak trees alone once temperatures warm, and a gentler spring cleanup that protects overwintering native bees, caterpillars, and ot...
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great episode!
Great episode! Some of my maples have started to bud and it's definitely strange.