Gardening Utah Podcast: Recent Episodes
Gardening Utah
Be the envy of the neighborhood, when you listen to Gardening Utah with Jana Francis. Hear weekly tips on what you need to be working on right now. Plus local expert guests to help your yard stand out. It’s Gardening Utah with Jana Francis, where the grass really is greener!
Aldine, KRCL's Punk Rock Farmer joins Jana for a fun episode talking about the #agrihood. We talk everything from Farmers Markets, the benefits of growing your own food and different varieties of tomatoes and peppers.
Listen to Jana’s appearance on his show: https://krcl.org/blog/radioactive-070822/
Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: Hydrangea Paniculata Limelight Prime®! https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=limelight+prime
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Today we play a little game of "Never have I ever..." Garden edition. This has been such a weird year all around for weather, pests, plant diseases etc and many of us are experiencing some "firsts" in the garden no matter how seasoned we are. I read what our listeners posted about what’s happening in their yards, as well as Horticulturist Liz Hamilton teaches us how to tackle the dreaded Squash Bug!
Link to Jana’s Viral TikTok mentioned in the show: https://www.tiktok.com/@janafrancis/video/7126291893926825259?_t=8UZHrJer0CE&_r=1
Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: Hydrangea Paniculata Quick Fire®! https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=+hydrangea+quick+fire
My absolute favorite garden tool: https://amzn.to/3Qc7cXo
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Get inspired with Nikki Hancock from Botanicals in Kaysville and Sandy while she tells us ways we can still have beautiful outdoor surroundings in a drought. Container gardens is an easy way to do it! We also learn some lessons from our St George friends on how to have a beautiful, yet waterwise landscape in our current conditions. In the tip of the week, Jana talks about how planting Zinnias can help and attract our pollinator friends.
Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: Cesky Gold Birch! https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=cesky+gold+birch
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Jana and Cameron are in studio today having a fun conversation about design principles, how to keep your yard from MELTING in this heat, and ways to have the yard you want but conserve water at the same time.
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Eric Marble is back with all the tips and tricks we need to know to maintain our turf grass in this drought.
www.chanshare.com
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Mark Anderson from Anderson’s Seed and Garden in Logan joins Jana for a Tomato Clinic! Learn everything you need to know to grow a successful harvest of Tomato’s this season!
Links mentioned in the show:
FoxFarm FX17010 Bush Doctor CalMag à https://amzn.to/3KN6o89
Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: Sister redhead! https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=sister+red
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Mark Anderson from Anderson’s Seed and Garden in Logan joins Jana to discuss all things seeds, vegetables, and more! What to plant now, and what to sow directly in the ground after the last frost. Also learn how to care for Raspberry bushes in Utah, and what to do if your fruit tree flowers got hit by the latest freeze. Also, learn THE recipe for the perfect garden baskets!
Links mentioned in the show:
Casoron:
https://www.andersonseedandgarden.com/image-casoron-shaker-jug-4.html
Hanging Basket Success:
https://www.andersonseedandgarden.com/hanging_basket_landing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa6qLoiXmqo
Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=let%27s+dance+arriba
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Get a $35 credit to Home Chef! https://www.homechef.com/invite/janaf30
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In the tip of the week, Jana covers the crops and flowers you can plant now and which you should be waiting on. Then Jana and Cameron answer a few more of your Spring Garden questions. Then we deep dive into things you should consider when hiring help for your landscape. Whether it’s a landscape designer, yard maintenance, or a landscape installation, Jana and Cameron go over all of the questions you should ask and things to consider when selecting the best option for you…..with lots of laughs in between!
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$5 off your Big Yellow Bag, use code DIRTDEVILS when you purchase: https://www.bigyellowbag.com/
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Is it too early to plant pansies? Does it help to plant marigolds by your tomatoes? What do I fill my garden box with? All of your spring garden questions answered by our experts!
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$5 off your Big Yellow Bag, use code DIRTDEVILS when you purchase: https://www.bigyellowbag.com/
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Shaun Moser, Manager of Conservation Garden Park joins Jana to discuss our relationship to lawn. When did lawns first get established, and what purpose was it for? Be inspired and learn the benefits of lawn and alternatives to provide a similar effect while conserving water.
In the tip of the week, Jana explains why putting Epsom salt on your flowers and plants is just a myth.
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The hottest new trends in Utah Landscapes with Cynthia Bee from Localscapes! She walks us through how to make your landscape more efficient. We discover resources for learning, and saving money with NEW local rebates that may be available to you. Let your yard work for you instead of you working for your yard!
Links:
https://utahwatersavers.com - get your smart controller rebate or your sprinklers!
https://localscapes.teachable.com - flip your strip!
https://localscapes.com - classes on making your landscape more efficient
https://jvwcd.photoshelter.com - galleries that will show yards that have completed localscapes
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Indoor seed starting season is upon us and Jana gives us the top 10 most common indoor seed starting mistakes to avoid! Everything from starting too early to improper lighting conditions, you’ll learn how to start your seeds with success! Also in the tip of the week, learn two things to never do when you bring home a new houseplant!
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Get a $35 credit to Home Chef! https://www.homechef.com/invite/janaf30
$5 off your Big Yellow Bag, use code DIRTDEVILS when you purchase: https://www.bigyellowbag.com/
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Never waste money or time in the garden again! Mike Lorenc from Conservation Garden Park tells us the products we should never buy and why, and the garden practices we should stop right away. The bonus? You’ll save so much time, and money!
Upcoming classes at the Park:
https://conservationgardenpark.org/events
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This is my absolute favorite garden knife. It has a beveled sharp edge for slicing, digging, and a serrated opposite edge for cutting tree limbs. Inch markers engraved on the blade ensure you can plant and seed at precisely the correct depth or space plants out the right way! à https://amzn.to/3o61pXM
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Jana and Cameron talk about what they learned and saw at the recent Utah Nurseries and Landscaping Association Trade Show! Get the scoop of what to expect this year from your local garden centers, hear about some supply chain issues and what to buy as soon as you see it. Also, we discuss a few things to make sure you do in your yard asap!
This is my absolute favorite garden knife. It has a beveled sharp edge for slicing, digging, and a serrated opposite edge for cutting tree limbs. Inch markers engraved on the blade ensure you can plant and seed at precisely the correct depth or space plants out the right way! à https://amzn.to/3o61pXM
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First of all – what a STORM! Jana covers the below article that helps us understand what we should and shouldn’t do with trees when they get blanketed with snow.
Article referenced:
https://blog.davey.com/2018/01/5-steps-for-handling-snow-bent-tree-branches
Then Jana sits down with Keene Garlic Farms to do a deep dive on all things garlic! Hardneck vs softneck? How to plant, when to plant, how easy it is to grow, and when to harvest. You’ll enjoy this episode anytime you need to reference how to care for garlic and you’ll be inspired at how easy it is!
https://keeneorganics.com/
https://facebook.com/keenegarlic/
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At the beginning of the show, Jana tells us the pros and cons of the three main varieties of fresh Christmas Trees such as the Noble Fir. In the Tip of the Week, Jana talks about Fresh Christmas Tree care, and tricks to not let them dry out.
Then Jana and Cameron sit down with Steven Paulsen, of Native-Roots.net to discuss all things Native plants. Gems are dropped like “your garden can be more than a painting you look at – but rather a painting you live in!” Learn about the importance and benefits of native plants and how they can define a unique sense of place and heritage for your garden habitat while preserving the natural history of the flora and fauna of our region.
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The importance of a connection to nature is real and Jana Francis and Cameron Allcott talk about the benefits of Gardening to your physical and mental health. Spending time outside is good for our bodies and our minds and we have a fun discussion about it!
Benefits of “Earthing”: https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding#benefits
Progressive Plants -à https://progressiveplants.com
I love this repotting mat! https://amzn.to/2ZTNA5i
Still time to plant your cover crops! https://bit.ly/3uozHHx
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Let’s get that lawn prepped for next year! Eric Marble from Chanshare Sod Farms is back to help us get our fall lawn tasks tackled. Learn the most important tasks to do NOW to get your lawn put to bed for the winter. How to water, mow, fertilize and aerate for the perfect winter prep that will create a more waterwise lawn for next year.
In the Tip of the Week, Jana talks about leaves and begs you not to bag and trash them!
Turf builder: https://amzn.to/2P45yga
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https://Chanshare.com
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Jana Francis and Parker Garlitz one of the Founding partners of TrueLeafMarket.com discuss the what, when, why and how of cover crops! Learn how beneficial (and easy) planting a cover crop this time of year can be for your soil health and garden!
Use code jfcovercrop10 to get 10% off all cover crop seeds until 10/31! -à https://bit.ly/3uozHHx
Turn your fall leaves into adorable Halloween décor:
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GIVEAWAY:
Enter to win a 4 x 8 Raised Garden Box from Q&R Box Gardens by visiting here: https://www.860kkat.com/2021/03/08/win-a-qr-box-gardens-2-x-8-raised-garden-box-from-gardening-utah-kkat-860-am/
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Encore Episode: Horticulturist Liz Hamilton and Cameron Allcott from ProgressivePlants.com join Jana to answer all our listener questions about fall planting and yard tasks. We discuss everything from how to compost, to spider mites and what to do to prevent them next year. We talk about what to cut back and what to leave while a hilarious discussion about what a Hot Box is in horticulture gives everyone a good laugh.
It’s also the perfect time to get your Garlic planted:
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GIVEAWAY:
Enter to win a 4 x 8 Raised Garden Box from Q&R Box Gardens by visiting here: https://www.860kkat.com/2021/03/08/win-a-qr-box-gardens-2-x-8-raised-garden-box-from-gardening-utah-kkat-860-am/
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Cameron Allcott and Jana Francis discuss the benefits of planting in the Fall, and what you still have time to get in the ground. In the Tip of the Week, Jana tells us how and when to divide daylilies.
Progressive Plants Proven Winner of the Week: https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=purple+pillar
This is the perennial grass we were gushing over: https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=andropogon+black
It’s also the perfect time to get your Garlic planted:
https://amzn.to/38ypUVo
GIVEAWAY:
Enter to win a 4 x 8 Raised Garden Box from Q&R Box Gardens by visiting here: https://www.860kkat.com/2021/03/08/win-a-qr-box-gardens-2-x-8-raised-garden-box-from-gardening-utah-kkat-860-am/
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This week we take a trip to Kaysville for a visit to Botanicals! Learn from Niki Hancock all about ways to make your garden, patio and containers a sanctuary to enjoy every day. Their mission is to make the world more peaceful, more beautiful, and more healthy!
My go-to garden tool:
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GIVEAWAY:
Enter to win a 4 x 8 Raised Garden Box from Q&R Box Gardens by visiting here: https://www.860kkat.com/2021/03/08/win-a-qr-box-gardens-2-x-8-raised-garden-box-from-gardening-utah-kkat-860-am/
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Have you heard of Spring Meadow Nursery in Michigan, home of Proven Winners Color Choice Shrubs? Well our friend Cameron Allcott with Progressive Plants just took a trip there to see a lot of new varieties, and we get Cameron's behind the scenes look at planting breeder giant Proven Winners Color Choice Shrubs!
https://springmeadownursery.com/
20% off Bioadvanced Rose & Flower care!
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GIVEAWAY:
Enter to win a 4 x 8 Raised Garden Box from Q&R Box Gardens by visiting here: https://www.860kkat.com/2021/03/08/win-a-qr-box-gardens-2-x-8-raised-garden-box-from-gardening-utah-kkat-860-am/
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Lead Horticulturists of the Conservation Garden Park Mike Lorenc and Natalie Boyak join us to give amazing yard maintenance tips! Whether you have a localscape or need to tidy up those garden beds, this show is for you. We discuss soil health and how to improve it, how to mulch and water properly to avoid weeds, whether or not to use landscaping fabric and more!
https://conservationgardenpark.org/
Upcoming classes: https://conservationgardenpark.org/events
https://plantselect.org/
Natalie’s favorite plant is sundancer / souldancer daisy (sego supreme plant
Mike’s favorite is the Itoh Peony: https://amzn.to/3f7UUiM
20% off Bioadvanced Rose & Flower care!
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GIVEAWAY:
Enter to win a 4 x 8 Raised Garden Box from Q&R Box Gardens by visiting here: https://www.860kkat.com/2021/03/08/win-a-qr-box-gardens-2-x-8-raised-garden-box-from-gardening-utah-kkat-860-am/
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All about bugs! Learn from Horticulturist Liz Hamilton when and how to control your populations of earwigs, slugs, snails, strawberry root weevil, aphids, squash bugs and more!
I love this watering meter for my indoor and outdoor container plants!
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GIVEAWAY:
Enter to win a 4 x 8 Raised Garden Box from Q&R Box Gardens by visiting here: https://www.860kkat.com/2021/03/08/win-a-qr-box-gardens-2-x-8-raised-garden-box-from-gardening-utah-kkat-860-am/
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Learn what NOT to do when watering your yard and lawn with Eric Marble from Chanshare Sod Farms. Plus, learn several new water conservation tips! In the tip of the week, learn how (and why!) to protect the adorable, gentle and important pollinator leaf cutter bees!
http://www.chanshare.com/tips/
https://slowtheflow.org
GIVEAWAY:
Enter to win a 4 x 8 Raised Garden Box from Q&R Box Gardens by visiting here: https://www.860kkat.com/2021/03/08/win-a-qr-box-gardens-2-x-8-raised-garden-box-from-gardening-utah-kkat-860-am/
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Jana’s favorite digger that I bragged about in the show:
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Eric Marble from Chanshare Sod Farms joins us to give us all the steps needed to conserve a lot of water yet keep your lawn healthy. Plus, if you choose to brown out your lawn during the heat of the summer because of the drought, Eric gives us the step by step instructions to make sure it comes back nicely later in the year!
Learn how and when to divide bearded Iris in the tip of the week!
http://www.chanshare.com/tips/
https://slowtheflow.org
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It’s Episode 50 and time to have some fun! Jana and Cameron read listener comments and questions about lessons learned in gardening. Jana plays a sneaky prank on Cameron and hilarity and laughs ensue. if you have never been "bel-aird" ; Cameron is an amazing sport
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Jana and Cameron talk with author Lance Walheim, Garden Expert for BioAdvanced. Lance has authored or contributed to over 30 gardening books. He was staff editor at Sunset magazine from 1985 to 1990. He served as senior editor to the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th editions of the Sunset Western Garden Book and contributed to the last two editions of the Southern Living Gardening Book. His other books include Roses For Dummies, Landscaping For Dummies and Lawn Care For Dummies. Recent publications are Home Landscaping: California Region published Creative Homeowner Press, and Landscaping published by Lowes Home Improvement Centers. Lance has served as the Garden Expert for BioAdvanced Lawn and Garden Products for 20 years and appears regularly on local and national TV and radio shows.
We discuss planting trees to conserve energy, tips for caring for roses, and more!
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Jana talks with Brian Lloyd from Olson’s Greenhouse all about container planting! Brian tells us everything you need to know to have the most beautiful container plants. We also hear about some new gorgeous varieties of annuals like Hippie Chick petunias (bred by Danziger) available at Home Depot! You can find where to buy plants grown at Olson’s Greenhouse at https://ogg.com.
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Jana and Cameron talk about USDA Hardiness zones for Utah, and how microclimates in your yard can dramatically impact plant survival.
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Jana speaks with Landscape Designer M’Li Hoki about turning your yard into an edible food forest! We discuss the process of converting a lawn area into fruit trees and shrubs that will come back every year. We also discuss rare and unusual fruit varieties that you can try growing in Utah!
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Jana and Cameron have some fun talking about amazing ornamental trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials that will work well in Utah gardens. Full list and link below. If you would like to watch a live recording of this episode, you can visit here and join the Utah Gardeners group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/580822531947940/permalink/4288313614532128
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Jana Francis sits down with John Webster from https://GOBiochar.com to discuss improving garden and landscape resilience. They discuss how Biochar builds soil and increases microbial biodiversity for soil health to improve garden yields, add resilience through water retention, improve plant survival rates, and reduces chemical use. You can check them out here:
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This episode is a must-listen! Jana Francis and Cynthia Bee from Localscapes discuss ways that Utah homeowners can save money (and water!) by improving elements to their yard to become more attractive, more fun, less money to maintain and more valuable.
Cynthia gives us many mic drops, such as:
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“It’s not just about the water we use, it’s about what we SAVE”
“65% of your water use is your landscape”
“The average ¼ acre lot in Utah is using 200,000 gallons of water per season”
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Jana tells us how and when to prune our rose bushes in the tip of the week, and The Jorgensen brothers from Q&R Box Gardens visit to discuss the benefits and how-to’s of raised bed gardening. You’ll learn what materials to look for, the benefits you should consider, and how to fill them!
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Jana Francis gives us some March garden tasks to do before it’s too late. We also play an interview with Misti Mathis from Harvest Gold Organics and a customer who has seen excellent results from their premium soil conditioner.
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Jana Francis and Parker Garlitz one of the Founding partners of TrueLeafMarket.com discuss all things seeds! Learn the difference between Non-GMO Seeds, Hybrid Seeds, Heirloom and more. How long you can store seeds after you buy them and what impact time has on germination rates of seeds. They also discuss microgreens and how are they different from vegetables.
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Landscape Designer Jessica Schmutz joins Jana and Cameron to talk about new trends in Landscape Design! What plants are gaining popularity and what will be hard to find this year. We also discuss why it’s important to hire a Landscape Designer and how they can help you avoid pitfalls in your garden and yard.
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The team from Progressive Plants is here to talk Hydroponics and the future of growing food! The President of Progressive Plants Janet Simonich, Matt Przybysz and Cameon Allcott join Jana for a discussion on how it works, what vegetables they are growing, and how YOU can buy some!
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Part 2! Fruit Tree Pruning and all about Apple and Peach Trees with Horticulturist Alex Grover and Cameron Allcott with Progressive Plants. When to prune, and how! Also a secret place where can you get amazing fruit pies in Utah! Learn how Apple cider is made, and which varieties to use. Also more on peach trees and learn which trees need pollinators, and how many you will need depends on if you live in an established or new neighborhood!
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Fruit Tree Pruning and all about Apple Trees with Horticulturist Alex Grover and Cameron Allcott with Progressive Plants. When to prune, and which Apple tree to never buy and the best, most delicious varieties to plant!
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Part two of the truth about the garden myths you read on the internet. Horticulturist Liz Hamilton and Cameron Allcott from Progressive Plants use science-based information to explain why some of the common advice we hear about and see just aren’t true. Should you add fertilizer when you plant? Do planting marigolds with your tomatoes really do anything? That and more in this jam-packed episode.
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The truth about the garden advice you read on the internet! We dig deep into traditional garden advice and debunk the myths and misconceptions that many people think is true. Horticulturist Liz Hamilton and Cameron Allcott from Progressive Plants use science-based information to explain why some of the common advice we hear about and see just aren’t true. They have a lot of laughs with Jana regarding Epsom salts, eggshells, banana peels, snails, coffee grounds and more!
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Creative ways to upcycle your Christmas tree in the tip of the week!
Jana speaks with Marita Tewes Tyrolt, Horticulture Director of Red Butte Garden tells us the difference between Xeric and Xeriscape. She also inspires us with a continued virtual tour of each themed garden at Red Butte Garden and highlights some of the interesting and notable plants in each section that could work well in our yards too. We also learn about the trees that bear fruit in the Rose family. She also gives us her recommended gardening books and websites.
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Episode Notes:
Water Pavilion
The Water Pavilion has several ornamental grasses, but not all of these grasses are in the Water Pavilion
Achnatherum calamagrostis, Silver Spike Grass
Sesleria autumnalis, Autumn Moor Grass
Sporobolus heterolepis, Prairie Dropseed, ‘Tara’ is a dwarf
Muhlenbergia reverchonii, Ruby Muhly Grass, either the species or the cultivar ‘Undaunted’
Muhlenbergia capillaris, Pink Muhlygrass – needs a warm microclimate, or great in southern Utah
Muhlenbergia rigens, Deer Grass
Schizachyrium scoparium, Little Bluestem – several cultivars available
Water Conservation Garden
Agave parryi neomexicana, New Mexico Century Plant
Agave utahensis, Utah Agave
Agave toumeyana v. bella, Toumey’s Agave
Eriogonum sp., Buckwheat – several species and cultivars, great late season bloomer for native bees
Sphaeralcea sp., Globemallow – several species and cultivars, great late season bloomer for native bees
Cistus ‘Elma’, Rock Rose
Aloinanthus (hybrids of Aloinopsis & Nananthus), cold hardy relative of Ice Plants
Clematis fruticosa ‘Mongolian Gold’, Mongolian Gold Clematis, a shrub
Asclepias asperula, Antelope-horns
Asclepias speciosa, Showy Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata, Swamp Milkweed
Arctostaphylos x coloradoensis ‘Panchito’, Manzanita – 2’ x 5’
Arctostaphylos x coloradoensis ‘Chieftain’, Manzanita – 3’ x 8’
See the seven principals of Xeriscaping @ https://www.alcc.com/
Red Hills Desert Garden, in St George https://redhillsdesertgarden.com/
Weber Basin Water Conservancy District
https://weberbasin.com/Conservation/LearningGarden
How to become a member https://www.redbuttegarden.org/memberships/
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Marita Tewes Tyrolt, Horticulture Director of Red Butte Garden tells us the changes that they had to make in 2020 after losing so much revenue due to Covid19. Then, she inspires us with a virtual tour of each themed garden at Red Butte Garden and highlights some of the interesting and notable plants in each that could work well in our yards too. She also tells us about an emotional wellness themed garden with aromatherapies, soothing teas and plants that can be used for wellness perfect for 2020 and into 2021.
In the Tip of the Week, Mike Goldberg from the nursery Quality Flowers & Plants tells us how to care for our poinsettias!
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Here are the plants that Marita told us about:
Four Seasons Garden
Crataegus ambigua, Russian Hawthorn
Picea glauca ‘Pendula’, Weeping White Spruce
Rudbeckia laciniata ‘Herbstonne’, Black-eyed Susan
Salix helvetica, Swiss Willow
Terrace Gardens: Herb, Medicinal, Fragrance
https://www.redbuttegarden.org/medicinal-garden/
Agastache sp., Hummingbird Mint
Nicotiana alata, Flowering Tobacco
Floral Walk
Acer griseum, Paperbark Maple
Hibiscus coccineus, Scarlet Rosemallow
Hydrangea quercifolia, Oakleaf Hydrangea
Syringa sp., Lilac
Rose Garden
“contains representative from every class of rose hardy to our area, including shrub, hybrid tea, species, grandiflora, floribunda, miniature, rambler, climbing roses and each sub-class of the old garden roses”
Rosa x ‘Eye Opener’, Shrub Rose, INTerop is its registration name
Rosa x ‘Golden Wings’, Shrub Rose/Rosa spinosissima hybrid
Rosa x ‘Rainbow’s End, available as a shrub or as a climber, SAValife is the registration name for the shrub, SAVaclend for the climber
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In the Tip of the Week, Jana reminds us how important it is to water your evergreens and newly planted trees and shrubs even though it’s winter. Then we learn from Horticulturist Alex Grover about what possible shrub and tree shortages the nurseries may have into 2021. We also discuss how many new fruit tree owners there are this year, and what you should plan for in the coming months for pruning and spraying and general fruit tree care.
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Referenced in the show:
USU Extension services signup: https://extension.usu.edu/pests/ipm/subscription/
Alex’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/UtahSustainGardening
Alex’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196403573736619/
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In the Tip of the Week, Jana tells gives us practical ideas on what to do with the leftover pumpkins from the Thanksgiving Holiday Décor. She gives us a gorgeous yet inexpensive way to utilize Christmas Tree branches to “spruce” up your front porch for the holiday using your gardening supplies!
Then we learn from Cameron Allcott with ProgressivePlants.com about which trees you can plant now for beautiful fall foliage every year. After that, Jana tells us what to do if we haven’t yet planted that bag of Tulips or Daffodils and how to get them in the ground correctly. Also, we discuss lessons learned from our 2020 Gardens. Submit yours to us on our Instagram at https://instagram.com/gardeningutah and we will bring them up on a future show!
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Jana speaks with Cameron Allcott with Progressiveplants.com about growing Kale and other vegetables hydroponically, and answers your winter garden questions around trees, roses and more. Why it’s still important to water your evergreen trees and why you still have plenty of time to plant! We also pay respects to a friend that we just lost in the garden business – Grant Holdaway.
In the Tip of the Week, Jana tells us why it is important to winterize your garden for wildlife so you can provide a lifeline for many of our native species during the cold months.
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Jana speaks with Martha about the special care your animals need over the winter. We also discuss quality pet and poultry food, as well as learn how we can support the animal food drive for local animal shelters at IFA.
In the Tip of the Week, Jana tells us why it is important to get rid of those suckers. Not the Halloween candy, but the suckers that grow from the roots of the trees.
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We’re getting the vegetable gardens put to bed for the winter. Whether you have raised beds or a traditional garden or both, get the tips and tricks on exactly what to do and why! Also learn about all the amazing things you can do with pumpkins whether you’ve carved them or not. Jana’s favorite recipe as promised here: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/pumpkin-soup-with-gruy-re
In the Tip of the Week, Jana tells us why it is SO important to identify your enemies. Weeds, that is! Understand annual vs perennial weeds to eliminate them the most efficient way possible.
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We’re getting our yards buttoned up for the winter and tackling all of our fall garden tasks. Eric Marble from Chanshare Sod Farms is back to help us get our fall lawn tasks tackled! Learn the most important tasks to do NOW to get your lawn put to bed for the winter. How to water, mow, fertilize and aerate for the perfect winter prep that will create a more waterwise lawn for next year.
In the Tip of the Week, Jana tells us why we shouldn’t let those trees go into the winter dry and how a good soaking and mulch is the best protection for winter.
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One of Jana’s favorite nurseries makes their Gardening Utah debut! Mike Goldberg from the nursery and grower Quality Flowers and Plants joins Jana to discuss Poinsettia growing and care, and how the climate has changed the popularity of certain annuals and perennials. He also shares some of his favorite stories from running his nursery the last 30+ years.
In the Tip of the Week, Jana gives us inspiration to not forget to take care of our garden tools as we put the garden to bed for the winter.
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Cameron Allcott from ProgressivePlants.com joins Jana to give the best trees and shrubs to make your landscape have the fall colors of the mountains!
In the Tip of the Week, Jana tells us how easy it is to plant garlic and gives inspiration on new varieties to try.
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Horticulturist Liz Hamilton and Cameron Allcott from ProgressivePlants.com join Jana to answer more listener questions about fall planting and yard tasks
In the Tip of the Week. Jana encourages us to dig up and store our summer bulbs so we can replant next year in the Tip of the Week. She also gives some lessons learned from the garden in 2020 and tells us how she somehow ended up with 87 tomato plants.
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Horticulturist Liz Hamilton and Cameron Allcott from ProgressivePlants.com join Jana to answer all of our listener questions about fall planting and yard tasks. We discuss everything from how to compost, to spider mites and what to do to prevent them next year. We talk about what to cut back and what to leave while a hilarious discussion about what a Hot Box is in horticulture gives everyone a good laugh.
Jana also begs us not to bag and dump our leaves in the Tip of the Week and gives us the organic alternative we need!
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Utah faced a natural disaster this week and lost over 1,000 trees. Jana and Cameron discuss what to do to the trees that just have branch damage, and learn many new and improved varieties of evergreen or deciduous trees that you can replace your lost trees with. Jana also tells us the difference between a frost and a freeze in the Tip of the Week.
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Jana tells us when your watermelons are ripe enough to pick in the Tip of the Week. Then we cover some new and different ways of preserving all different kinds of tomatoes from San Marzanos to cherry tomatoes! Jana shares her tried and true timesaving methods and recipes that will make your kitchen smell like an Italian kitchen!
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In the tip of the week, Jana discusses the Chinese seed scandal and why you should not plant the seeds!
Sarah Stiles of Scales and Tales Utah tells us all about the benefits of snakes in the garden. She covers the breeds of snake you will typically find, and how who to call if you want them removed or how to get more! At the end of the episode, Jana gives the harvest recipe of the week – a delicious zucchini pasta recipe that her family has been loving.
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Title:
Proven Winners Upcoming 2021 releases
Description:
Get out there and deadhead those plants so you can get more blossoms into the fall! Jana explains more in the tip of the week. We geek out about plants with Monica Esh-Nauta of Proven Winners and Cameron Allcott of ProgressivePlants.com about the testing and trials they do with the plants to create improved varieties that are easy to grow and care for, covered with healthy and vigorous long lasting colorful blooms! Monica also gives us a sneak peek into some new varieties of Hydrangeas that Proven Winners will be releasing in 2021, as well as her favorite plant Pugster Amethyst!
Plants named:
Fire light Tidbit
Quick Fire Fab
Lime Light Prime
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Is powdery mildew creeping up on you? Jana has the answer in the tip of the week. We talk with Cameron Allcott of ProgressivePlants.com about the pros and cons of branded plants, and what plants you should buy when you see them because they’re not readily available. We also discuss if you can plant in this 100 degree weather!
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Jana tells us about a water main break in her city that flooded her garden. We also talk about planting your fall crop of vegetables. Misti Mathis from Harvest Gold Organics joins us to talk about their premium soil conditioner.
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Eric Marble from Chanshare Sod Farms who gives us tips on how to grow the perfect lawn in Utah. Learn how to control weeds and listen to frequently asked questions about Utah lawn problems be answered.
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In the Tip of the Week Jana tells us how to prevent Blossom End Rot in tomatoes. LaRene Bautner from Millcreek Gardens shares some stunning perennial plant and ornamental shrub combinations. We also discuss vegetables it’s not too late to get in the ground now, and how plant varieties have been improved over the years to create more desirable strains.
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Learn exactly when and how to plant, water, mow, and fertilize your lawn. Eric Marble from Chanshare Sod Farms gives tips on how to grow the perfect lawn in Utah.
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We're talking with the famous Cynthia Stringham a.k.a Melon Monologues on Instagram! She's a hilarious and very passionate gardener and we have a blast!
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Cynthia Bee from Localscapes joins us for amazing tips and tricks on how to landscape your yard for our climate and environment.
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Liz Hamilton things to do before putting in your garden.
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Brian Lloyd joins Jana to give us all an inside peek at the amazing Olson's Greenhouse. Olson’s Greenhouse grows and distributes bedding plants and other living ornamentals to garden retail partners in the Western United States. https://ogg.com
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Surviving a pandemic, gardening to be prepared for whatever!
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Jana gives us the pros and cons of raising Backyard Chickens to help you make the most informed decision for your family. Even if you're not interested in getting chickens, you will learn something that will change the way you look at chickens and eggs. You'll learn the difference between eggs from backyard chickens vs store bought eggs, and the top things you need to know when considering Backyard Chickens for your family.
In the tip of the week, Jana tells us the vegetables we can get started now for planting after the frost.
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This episode is pretty epic and historical because it's the first time that Cameron Allcott from Progressive Plants and Jana talk!
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Pruning Roses! Horticuturist Beuna Tomalino from Basil & Rose Garden Boutique joins us to discuss how to properly prune roses.
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In Gardening Utah's very first episode, LaRene Bautner of Millcreek Gardens tells us how she connects people to plants. Jana and LaRene have an intimate conversation about what gardening means to them. We talk textures, colors, size, shape and fragrance of plants and how a fragrance like the Daphne bush can take you back to a memory like your grandmother's backyard. We reminisce about our grandmother's Iris gardens and how plants and flowers can create magic all around you.
Learn what amazing new varieties of spring plants and herbs that you can plant now! Lots of new mint varieties including orange and chocolate that are great for kids and families.
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