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A casual conversation about gardening in the Midwest with Toledo's Garden Guy, Mike O'Rourke and Rookie Gardener, Scott Sandstrom. Mike interviews various guests, from experts to local DIY gardeners in a relaxed conversation. While Scott keeps the subjects down to the weekend warrior level. We hope you enjoy each podcast episode, as even the most basic topics can reveal a surprise tip or hint you may not know about! Your Midwest Garden is sponsored by Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. Se ...
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Mike Siegel and Julie Oliver of Ground Game Texas present a weekly conversation on the progressive movement in Texas with the people and organizations hard at work on the front lines. Airing each Monday afternoon at 5PM Central on KPFT-FM in Houston, and available in podcast form weekly.
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Send us a Text Message. Today we welcome back The Midwest Garden Gal for a pollinators discussion. But more so, since June is perennial month and pollinators week falls within the month of June, we decided to combine the subjects into one fun conversation. Lisa, The MGG, is based in Iowa and its nice to get that western midwest side of the gardenin…
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Send us a Text Message. It seems like a perennial, the Asiatic lilies are on the come back... popularity wise. These easy to care for "true" lilies have great size and colorful blooms. So stop reading this and hit PLAY on your favorite podcast player app and get the scoop on these sun loving, tropical looking lilies! Black Diamond Garden Centers We…
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Send us a Text Message. What we thought would be a super fast episode... turned into a number of revealing tidbits unknown to Mike. But not to worry, Mike had a thing or two on that 5th Year Rookie. And Scott's hoping his one impressive tidbit find, YOU may not know either... listen in and find out! Black Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamon…
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Send us a Text Message. The FOUR C's for this show are not what all the ladies are thinking... today's diamonds are not carats (but carrots is a better guess). Nope, today's C's are Cosmos, Coleus, Cleome and Cabbage (?). A few sun loving plants we think need 15 seconds more fame than they are getting. So let Mike & Scott help introduce these plant…
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Cheap Tricks Gardening with The Midwest Garden Gal
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Send us a Text Message. Steve, one of our loyal listeners introduced Mike & I to Lisa Hinzman Howard, aka The Midwest Garden Gal after he attended one of her garden show lectures. That gave us a chance to invite Lisa on the show to discuss her recent book, Cheap Tricks Gardening. Listen in as we talk about the western half of the midwest and about …
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Lawn Care: The Fertilization Steps + More
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Send us a Text Message. Let’s talk lawns, subscribers. If you fertilize your own or have a lawn service company push the spreader, you should know the basics. And seeing that the first-round application is close to closing as this article prints, it’s time to get spreading. But the biggest advice is this; if you’re going to spend the money fertiliz…
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Send us a Text Message. The guys get into the nitty gritty of the Goldenrod, which gets a bad rap as a ragweed. A native North American perennial wildflower that's tall, slim with fluffy golden flower spikes in various shades of yellow. Once an invasive species, we discuss the change in direction for this easy to grow beauty. Black Diamond Garden C…
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When a Rose is Not A Rose-The Lenten Rose
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Send us a Text Message. One of the first spring bloomers, even popping up through the snow... the Hellebore. Associated with the Easter holiday, the Hellebore or Lenten Rose has an interesting association with the rising of Christ, the first bloomer of spring and of interesting note is actually an evergreen? Tune in as we have more tidbits of info …
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Send us a Text Message. Many think the Clematis Vine is a fragile, delicate flower. That it's a hard plant to keep going. But Scott thinks it's a great tropical looking climber and would look great in a sunny area. So we dive into the ABCs of the queen of the climbers... from A to Z! Listen in to hear what we discovered while doing our homework. Bl…
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Send us a Text Message. Multiple chances of recycling occur with worm composting... from garbage to garden. Saving the landfills, food scraps that feed the worms, worms recycling that into compost, compost giving nutrients to veggies/herbs, veggies coming back onto our plates. The garden circle of life, all with the help of worms. From the common w…
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Send us a Text Message. And we're back... season number five has officially begun! To keep everyone from getting frostbite, I know... the warmer weather has hit us early but lets keep the itch to garden in the planning stages. Until the temps are consistently warm, all the critters are still in their winter naps. Disturbing their beds would be a ba…
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ENCORE EPISODE: Advantages of Rain Water
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Send us a Text Message. GETTING THAT ITCH TO GET BACK INTO THE GARDEN? WELL NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO PREP. AND THAT MEANS GIVING YOUR PLANTS THE BEST WATER AVAILABLE... LISTEN IN TO THIS RECENT, BUT IMPORTANT EPISODE! We were in search of why rain water perks up our lawns and gardens more than tap water. Not a scientific white paper chat, but a q…
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Send us a Text Message. Our last episode for the 2023 gardening season... a little smorgasbord of last minute things to do, Mike does a reverse pop quiz on Scott, plus a few insights on the most downloaded episodes of season four. Jump to the end for several of our coupon codes... help support our show (popularity wise) by purchasing with these cod…
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Send us a Text Message. The guys welcome back, Mike Chancey...aka Mushroom Man. Mushroom Mike is here to explain to Scott which types of mushrooms are in the energy drink he has been consuming for a few weeks now. Why those particular mushrooms were probably chosen and how they help with the mind and body. Magic Mind was designed for long-term boos…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode is an unscheduled ALERT EPISODE! Amy Stone from The Ohio State Extension Office contacted us, wanting to update our listeners about the spread of the Spotted Lantern Fly. Listen in as we discuss the spread of this pest, how you can help destroy the next generation... thus saving crops like grapes. If you like wi…
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LIVE - Winterizing Your Garden - LIVE
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Send us a Text Message. YMGP traveled to visit and speak with the North Baltimore Garden Cub last week. The group requested the subject of winterizing your garden & landscape. We turned it around on them and had the group become our third co-host for the night! So together, we chatted about buttoning up the garden and so much more. See, those exper…
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Send us a Text Message. YMGP once again hits the road... traveling to Bensell's Greenhouse to discuss safe ways to bring your house plants inside for the winter. But we added a twist! Toledo gardener Amanda joins us to share what she does to bring her plants in from summer vacation out on the patio. Will our resident expert, Mary, agree with her ap…
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Send us a Text Message. We were in search of why rain water perks up our lawns and gardens more than tap water. Not a scientific white paper chat, but a quick 101. We found the answer and a easy way to collect rain water! PLUS, our guest proved Mike wrong about city regulations! Something Mike was happy to be wrong about. So listen in, it's basical…
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Send us a Text Message. Back in Season One, we discussed hydrangea care. https://www.buzzsprout.com/887557/6117871 With the number of questions that are still asked about hydrangea pruning, which time of year, why didn't mine bloom this year? This episode, it's strictly a chat about pruning. Black Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nurser…
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Send us a Text Message. A quick reminder show about 4.5" type of perennials that are usually on sale at this time of year. They might not look the best, but hey, they've been sitting in a tiny container in the hot sun all summer just awaiting your TLC and a forever home! Support the Show. Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Wat…
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Send us a Text Message. One rainy day while at the garden center, Scott started reading the labels. And BOOM, the light bulb went off. No they didn't lose power, Scott thought if this product will green up plants, why not his lawn? Results from the dormant lawn experiment from May's Midwest Drought. Listen in to find a secondary use of Iron Tone. T…
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Send us a Text Message. What if the haze from the Canadian wildfires is more than just a sight for sore eyes? What if it has far-reaching implications, particularly on the size of your vegetable crops? Join us as we delve into a disheartening case of reduced crop yield and the possible connection to the wildfire smoke. We unpack the effects of the …
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Send us a Text Message. Listen in to the last update show on our Musa Bajoos Banana Trees: Frank, Frank II, Lola and JD @ BD, as they faced unpredictable weather conditions and learn to thrive. All the Winter 2022/23 results, their current growth from an April start with temperatures close to 80 degrees, to a sudden drop to 32 degrees and what we t…
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Winning the War on Grubs: The Right Timing Saves Your Lawn
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Send us a Text Message. Tired of seeing your once-lush lawn marred by brown patches and damaged grass? It's time to declare war on grubs! Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of these destructive insects and reveal how to tackle them head-on. We'll unravel the life cycle of grubs, from the egg-laying female beetles to the ravenous larvae t…
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Send us a Text Message. The guys touch on now being a great time to look for fruit trees. Start your homework, visit a garden center and plant a fruit tree for years of enjoyment. Black Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 70 years! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate …
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Send us a Text Message. Mike interrupts our previously scheduled show to bring you this 911 ALERT EPISODE!!! The Midwest is already in a drought scenario at the end of May '23. Close to 2 inches below normal rainfall amounts in the Northwest Ohio area already. This episode helps save your lawn before it gets too dormant. Black Diamond Garden Center…
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Send us a Text Message. This is a short follow up to our Tomato Tom episode... Scott did some more investigation into tomato fertilizer and had questions for Mike. And here's that conversation... listen in! Support the Show. Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio! https://blackdiamondgrows.com/ Please visit our Fac…
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Send us a Text Message. ***Episode issue has been fixed*** Sorry about that! Today's show challenges you to build a hanging basket from scratch. Thus Mike and Scott pass along some pointers and tips to help you map out your baskets design. So, check out the episode and build it better than we describe! Support the Show. Black Diamond Garden Centers…
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Send us a Text Message. Mike and Scott bring to you the best of Tomato Tom's Tips... a very successful tomato grower at the garden center. Tom made growing them easy, so honor Tom by listening in and get more spoils for your garden bed! Support the Show. Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio! https://blackdiamondg…
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Send us a Text Message. Mike & Scott hit the road again... this time to the shores of Lake Erie where we meet Mark from Mulberry Miniatures. Mark has the touch and experience, for miniature plants in all kinds of scenarios. Fairy Gardens, Indoor or Outdoor train layouts, or just a beautiful tiny display for a apartment. Here you will find the large…
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Send us a Text Message. Looking for a tree or shrub based not only for their beauty but also for qualities such as scent or how they shape physical space. In most cases the request is a 15 foot tree that has pretty blooms, then listen in as this show is for you! Ornamental Trees is where it's at! Join Mike and Scott as we welcome back Black Diamond…
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Send us a Text Message. Back by popular demand, a plant specific show! This time a plant that can be either evergreen or deciduous, short or tall, shaded or no shade... so today, Scott has Mike trying to clear the air about Rhododendrons. We know they love acidic soil, so how can you tell if they are right for your landscape? Even a little trick is…
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Send us a Text Message. The guys welcome Emily Kennedy, from Plantskydd! And no, that's not a typo... Plantskydd is Swedish, and means Plant Protection! Scott can relate as Sandström is a Swedish surname. It derives from the Swedish words sand and ström which literally means Sandstream. Too bad it doesn't mean green thumb! Emily is here to help us …
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Send us a Text Message. The guys want you to help spread the word about Forsythias... Since they only bloom once a year, many garden centers only carry a limited number of this first blooming Springtime plant, so tell friends to get one soon! Once they bloom, people tend to remember them and then, boom...they are sold out! Support the Show. Black D…
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Send us a Text Message. Mike & Scott chat with Melinda Myers, Milorganite's spokesperson, about this simple to use fertilzer. Where it comes from, how to and where to use it! It's a powerful low nitrogen product that's perfect for the "Weekend Warrior" or the experienced lawn guru. BUT WAIT... it's more than a lawn product! Download this episode an…
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Send us a Text Message. YMGP is ON THE ROAD... it's been a bit since we left the studio, but here we go! Today, we meet up with Dr. Ryan Walsh at The Toledo Zoo. We are surrounded by all the Orchids here for the 2023 Orchid Show. Going on now, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through Feb. 26th. Viewing, workshops and then finally the plant sale all in …
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Send us a Text Message. After our trial run, planting, growing and harvesting... we finally talk with the founder/owner of Knowing Nature. The Interview, as I call it is here for all. If you listened to the two previous "surprise" mid-winter episodes, you know Rachel sent us a micro greens kit to try. And we did, with much success! In fact, I have …
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Send us a Text Message. A SURPRISE EPISODE #2!!! Mike & I were asked to try out a MicroGreens growing product and of course we said YES! This episode is the "as promised" update on how successful, or not, our sprouting micro greens have become. The Day Seven update! Our THANKS to: KnowingNature helps you grow healthy microgreens at home, no matter …
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Send us a Text Message. A SURPRISE EPISODE!!! Mike & I were asked to try out a MicroGreens growing product and of course we said YES! In this episode, we had an impromptu gathering in the kitchen to unbox our test shipment. We look forward to the results and a proper conversation with our new friend Rachel, from Knowing Nature. Look for that early …
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Send us a Text Message. While celebrating our 100th episode of YMGP, we can't stop ourselves from sharing some Fall tips! We would like to thank all of our guests over the past three years, our sponsor Black Diamond Garden Centers, but most of all our subscribers!!! Enjoy the Winter break and we hope you'll join us again next season for another com…
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Send us a Text Message. The Garden Guy, Mike, has challenged Junior Gardener Scott. The experiment: to plant a couple Banana Trees in his Midwest "tropical" pool landscape. See if he can keep them healthy, let alone alive AND successfully over Winter them... having new growth next Spring. Follow along as Scott does his homework and gives updates on…
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Send us a Text Message. The guys decided to do a bee follow up show, sharing a few more interesting facts they learned off air. Check out this quick update. Support the Show. Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio! https://blackdiamondgrows.com/ Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links! https://www.facebook.co…
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Send us a Text Message. Well bees really don't talk... or do they? Communicate? YES But today we discuss bees, wasps & hornets with our guest Gary Lovell. And yes, we even need to help out the wasps. Did you know some pollen is tough to get out of the flower and only a strong flyer can do it? Download the guide listed below to learn more. https://c…
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Send us a Text Message. Mike & Scott reached out to the ISU Extension office to see what is going on in the Western side of the Midwest. Starting a conversion, be it with Iowa or your fellow gardener, can help both sides of the border. Seems Iowa is just in the midst of the Emerald Ash Borer , while we in NW Ohio dealt with the borer 8-10 years ago…
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Send us a Text Message. Even as the Zinnia season winds down, the guys find a bunch of information from Gaylene Siebold on her ways of growing a Zinnia patch. Thus making squares for a visual quilt!!! Such a fun conversation that the guys realized they had more questions to ask post show. Guess that means we’ll have to have Gaylene back on in the S…
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Send us a Text Message. Lots of talk from customers, mostly about spiders appearing around their house. So Mike & Scott do a quick little chat about our friends... Boris the Spider. Mostly, how to move them into the garden area. _______________ If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, l…
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Send us a Text Message. ENCORE EPISODE: It's that time of year... time to start over seeding you lawn... or is it? Mike & Scott discuss the 1-2-3s of over seeding. Is it too hot still? How long can you wait? And how can Mother Nature help? Tune in as the guys spend the episode outdoors in the heat talking grass! CHECK OUT ALL THE OTHER LAWN DISCUSS…
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Foxtail Barley ALERT... The Merging of City and Farm
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Send us a Text Message. The guys discuss an unusual occurrence of a massive amount of Foxtail Barley blowing into a neighborhood like a snowstorm. A farm meets city type of merger issue... But more importantly is the ALERT for any Foxtail in your area! The barbs in the seed head has caused health issues in dogs/cats and reportedly a child. Take a l…
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Send us a Text Message. This is Session Two, UPDATE #1. The Garden Guy, Mike, has challenged Junior Gardener Scott. The experiment: to plant a couple Banana Trees in his Midwest "tropical" pool landscape. See if he can keep them healthy, let alone alive AND successfully over Winter them... having new growth next Spring. Follow along as Scott does h…
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Send us a Text Message. Want to know what discussion popped up at the family 4th of July party? And more important, how did Mike get an invite?! LOL The guys re-enacted the discussion for the record and pass on a few more tidbits about the weed we all know as Poison Hemlock. Which in the last thirty years has had more human interaction. ___________…
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