Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast

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Episodes 166
Avg. Duration 45m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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84%
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About This 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 [email protected].

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Recent Episodes

The basics of spring planting

Jun 12, 2026 50m

Although we're well into June and the weather is heating up, you still have plenty of time to get plants into the ground. In this episode, Don and John go over all the basics of planting annuals,…

From lilacs to mulch: Answering all your gardening questions

Jun 05, 2026 43m

Spring is quickly turning into summer, and there's a lot of gardeners with questions as their yards and gardens start to take off for the season. In this episode, Don and John open the mailbag to…

Go behind the scenes of 'Prairie Yard & Garden'

May 29, 2026 48m

If you love gardening shows (and we know you do!), our latest episode is a special treat. In this episode, Don talks with host Mary Holm and series producer Mike Cihak from the Pioneer PBS program…

How to adapt to this cool, late spring

May 22, 2026 41m

Rather than actually springing, this spring has been more of a "now you see it, now you don't" situation, and that's given gardeners in our region a twinge of anxiety. In this episode, Don and John…

Will marigolds protect your plants? The answers to this and more gardening myths

May 15, 2026 1h 4m

Will marigolds protect your plants from pests? Can you tell whether a pepper is male or female? Does insecticide made from chewing tobacco work? In this episode, Don and John are joined by Esther…

Start early and prevent weeds in your lawn

May 08, 2026 48m

If you're striving for a healthy, weed-free lawn, the answer doesn't necessarily lie with killing weeds. You can do a lot right now to prevent them. In this episode, Don and John are joined by Lilly…

The 2026 Growing Together Yard and Garden Draft

May 01, 2026 1h 1m

The NFL recently held its 2026 draft, and while it was certainly entertaining, we thought there was a way to make it better: make it about gardening! In this episode, Don and John use the draft…

Some essential spring cleaning items + a Yard and Garden Palooza recap

Apr 25, 2026 44m

Yard and Garden Palooza was back this year with plenty of information for curious gardeners. In this episode, Don and John give you a recap of this year's topics, plus a rundown of spring cleaning…

Some garden tasks you can do in early spring...and some you shouldn't be doing

Apr 17, 2026 43m

We've had a couple stretches of warm weather in the upper Midwest, and if you're like us, you're probably itching to get out into the yard and garden. In this episode, Don and John talk about some…

Soil testing, marigolds from seed, and more topics from the listener mailbag

Apr 09, 2026 42m

Time for a thorough spring cleaning of the Growing Together mailbag. In this episode, Don and John answer listener questions about amaryllis bulbs, soil testing, starting marigolds from seed, and…

Late-season snows and the beauty of Easter plants

Apr 03, 2026 36m

Another Easter is upon us, which means the lush array of Easter plants and the threat (and benefit) of wet, heavy late-season snow. In this episode, Don and John discuss the Easter season through…

Don't get pranked in the garden this April Fools Day

Mar 27, 2026 45m

It's that time of year, between the Spring of Deception and Third Winter, when you just simply can't trust nature. In this episode, Don and John look use the upcoming April Fool's Day as inspiration…

Get a head start on preventing weeds in the vegetable garden

Mar 20, 2026 44m

It's officially spring, which means gardening season is just around the corner. In this episode, Don and John discuss how to get ahead of weeds before the growing season begins, from early planning…

Celebrating the plants of the Emerald Isle ☘️

Mar 13, 2026 30m

If you're a gardener, chances are that green is one of your favorite colors, and what's greener than St. Patrick's Day? In this episode, Don and John celebrate the greenest of holidays with a wee bit…

Get ready, get set...get pruning!

Mar 06, 2026 46m

Pruning has many benefits, like better yields and attractive shaping...but if you're not sure how best to approach it, you might fear doing serious damage to your beloved plants. In this episode, Don…

Grow your best onions this season

Feb 27, 2026 43m

Did you know the average American eats 20 pounds of onions a year? In this episode, Don and John give you the lowdown on a true culinary staple that would be a welcome addition to any vegetable…

Looking ahead to spring with Master Gardener Sandra Vigen

Feb 20, 2026 49m

We're all excited for spring, but for a Master Gardener, spring is kinda like show time. In this episode, Don and John talk with Sandra Vigen, a Fargo, N.D.-based Master Gardener and business owner.…

The benefits of planning out your garden before the spring season

Feb 13, 2026 48m

Chances are, with the days lengthening, you're already thinking about gardening this season. But are you actively planning it out? In this episode, Don and John discuss planning your garden and…

Make this Valentine's Day extra special with flowers chosen and arranged with care

Jan 30, 2026 42m

Nothing against a dozen red roses—we all love roses—but if you want to send an extra special message to your loved one this Valentine's Day, you might want to look somewhere else. In this episode,…

Why terrariums are suddenly all the rage...again

Jan 23, 2026 39m

You might have seen terrariums all over your social media feed, but you might not know that there's a long history to these self-contained little tabletop worlds. In this episode, Don and John talk…

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