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Want fall colors right in your own yard? Here's what to plant

🔊In this episode, Don and John discuss some of the best options for trees and shrubs that bring the delight of fall color right to your yard.

A pink rose surrounded by green foliage.

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Reasons not to prune trees and shrubs in fall

Timing is important, and some seasons are better than others for the task.

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Now is a perfect time to dig and divide peonies, irises and day lilies

🔊In this episode, Don and John go over dividing your peonies, irises and day lilies, a critical task if you want a luscious yard teeming with these dramatic perennials.

Sep 8

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Your Labor Day lawn and garden checklist

🔊In this episode, Don and John mark the last big summer weekend with a variety of annual chores that will set you up for success in the year ahead.

Aug 31

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Everything you need to know about hydrangeas

🔊In this episode, Don and John go over the basics of growing hydrangeas.

Aug 25

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You still have plenty of time to get some planting done this fall

🔊In this epsiode, Don and John take a look at fall planting and give you some reasons to hit up the garden centers for late-season delights.

Aug 18

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Get started with canning your own garden produce

🔊In this episode, Don and John are joined by Rita Ussatis, Family and Community Wellness Extension Agent at NDSU to share her expertise on canning.

Aug 11

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The benefits of saving your own seeds

🔊In this episode, Don and John discuss some of the benefits of keeping your seeds and give you some things to consider along the way.

Aug 4

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Staying on top of your gardening tasks in the dog days of summer

🔊In this episode, Don also shares the reason for his recent absence from the podcast.

Jul 31

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Take better photos of your yard and garden

🔊In this episode, John sits down with Britta Trygstad, aka Britta The Photographer, to talk about some simple ways you can use to get better photos of your garden.

Jul 26

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The mystery of the murdered tree

🔊In this episode, Don and John explore the Mystery of the Murdered Tree and teach us all a basic lesson in tree care that might prevent the unthinkable from happening to your trees and shrubs.

Jul 21

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