Grow it, Minnesota
Learn how to grow vegetables, fruit, flowers and more in a cold-climate. Long-time garden writer and blogger Mary Schier of MyNorthernGarden.com interviews expert northern gardeners on growing techniques, how-to and garden design.
Episodes
34 episodes
Growing Apples in the North with Bob Osborne
What does it take to grow a delicious apple in cold climates? In this episode, we check in with orchardist Bob Osborne, author of the new book, Hardy Apples: ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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35:07
Turf and Turf Alternatives with James Wolfin
Let's talk lawn! With the popularity of no-mow May, bee lawns and other alternatives to traditional Kentucky bluegrass turf, it seems a good time to bring in a lawn expert. James Wolfin of Twin City Seed is a proponent of lower-input lawns and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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30:13
Let's Talk About the Weather
No interview today, just some information about the weather — our late spring, what to worry about and what not to worry about, seed germination and soil temperature. It's a shorter episode and I hope it encourages you to remain calm and garden...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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14:38
The Art of Succession Planting with Meg Cowden
Listeners may remember Meg Cowden of SeedtoFork.com from a previous episode on early seed starting. She's ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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31:48
Growing Blueberries with Melissa Wilsford
We're talking all about blueberries today and some of the challenges of growing them in the alkaline soil that many Minnesota gardens have. My guest is Melissa Wilsford of Rustic Hills Garden Co., ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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26:50
Teresa Speight on Black Flora and The Urban Garden: Two New Books
This episode features podcaster, blogger and author Teresa J. Speight of Cottage in the Court. Her new books (she has two coming out this spring!) are
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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33:12
Talking Pollinators with Heather Holm
Today's guest is Heather Holm, author, speaker and horticulturist, who is an expert on pollinating insects, including bees and wasps. In this episode, we talk about habitat restoration, how...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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35:32
Tiny Victory Gardens with Acadia Tucker
Author Acadia Tucker talks about her latest book, Tiny Victory Gardens: Growing Food Without a Yard (Sto...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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32:10
Growing Figs in Cold Climates with Lee Reich
Author and soil scientist Lee Reich loves to experiment in the garden, and one of his first experiments as a young gardener was growing figs in Madison, Wis. In his new book,
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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30:22
The Winter Garden with Cathy Rees
Welcome to another season of Grow it, Minnesota!In this episode, author Cathy Rees talks about her new book, Winterland: Create a Beautiful Garden for Every...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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33:47
Trees and Drought with Jake McDougall
With the drought in Minnesota moving from moderate to extreme, gardeners are wondering how to take care of their trees. In this episode, arborist Jake McDougall of Da...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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22:02
Sustainable Roses with David Zlesak
David Zlesak, plant breeder and professor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, is my guest today, talking about the
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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28:58
Herbal Houseplants with Susan Betz
Learn all about growing herbs indoors from author Susan Betz, whose latest book is Herbal Houseplants: Grow Beautiful Herbs Indoors (Cool Springs Press, 2021). Susan talks about the special needs of indoors plants, understanding why so...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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30:54
Micro Food Gardening with Jen McGuinness
Author and blogger Jen McGuinness talks about her new book, Micro Food Gardening (Cool Spring Press, 2021). The book includes information on how to grow foo...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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27:11
Growing Summer Bulbs with Mike Heger
Longtime Minnesota plantsman and author Mike Heger joined me to talk about bulbs, particularly those that grow well in the summer. Mike covered the basics of bulbs and talked about planting and caring for bulbs that grow well in a northern clim...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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31:19
Rain Gardens with Maddie Poling of Sacred Space Gardens
Maddie Poling of Sacred Space Gardens joins me to talk about rain gardens: why they are important, how and where to install one, which plants to choose for sun and shade and more. Maddie's company...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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33:21
Growing Flowers from Seed with Amy Kainz
Amy Kainz—known as Milkweed and Daisies on Instagram—is a Central Minnesota gardener who started growing flowers from seeds to save money. Amy offers great tips on starting seeds ind...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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27:59
Companion Planting with Michelle Bruhn of Forks in the Dirt
Community gardener, blogger and local food activist Michelle Bruhn of Forks in the Dirt joins Mary for a conversation about companion planting. Michelle is teaching an
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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32:25
Winter Sowing with Michelle Mero Riedel
Sowing seeds using the winter sowing method has been one of the most popular trends in gardening over the past decade. Master gardener and professional photographer Michelle Mero Riedel walks us through the hows and whys of winter sowing, which...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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28:31
Edible and Medicinal Wild Plants of the Midwest with Matthew Alfs
Herbalist and author Matthew Alfs joins Mary for a discussion of his new book, Edible and Medicinal Wild Plants of the Midwest, Third Edition (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2020. We discuss plants Minnesota gardeners may be ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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29:25
Spring Seed Starting with Meg Cowden
Meg Cowden is a Twin Cities gardener, writer and photographer known for her amazing vegetable garden and beautiful Instagram photos. In this episode, she talks about spring seed starting and why spring is her favorite time to extend the season....
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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33:47
Growing Vegetables Under Cover with Niki Jabbour
In this episode, best-selling author Niki Jabbour talks about her new book, Growing Under Cover (Storey Publishing, 2020). Niki explains why row covers, cold frames, shade clothes and poly tunnels are great ways for northern gardeners ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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31:18
Pollinator Friendly Gardening with Rhonda Fleming Hayes
Rhonda Fleming Hayes returns to Grow it, Minnesota to talk about pollinator gardening. Rhonda is the author of Pollinator Friendly Gard...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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28:45
Creating a Landscape for Birds with Mark Moeller
Arborist Mark Moeller joined Mary to talk about what you need in your yard to attract birds and other wildlife. Mark, who started his career climbing trees, recommended more than a dozen species of shrubs and trees guaranteed to bring in the bi...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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24:14
Bonus: Gifts for Gardeners That Are Easy to Ship
Will the gardener in your life be far away this holiday season? In this bonus episode, Mary suggests ideas for five gifts for gardeners that are easy to ship, which includes everything from experiences to tiny tools that make all the difference...
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