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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 Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 50 years! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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 Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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 Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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 Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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 largest collection of scale-size plants.So stop in, or check your local garden center for Mulberry Miniatures... as Mark says, if we don't carry it, you probably don't want it anyways!So get your headphones, pencil, some paper and listen in as we talk about the world of miniature plants. Places to use miniatures, watering, pruning and more.Mulberry Miniatures, your one-stop shop to help you be successful with this fun, magical miniature gardening hobby. https://mulberryminiatures.com/Black Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 50 years! Support the show Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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's Johnny to the show! Since it was John's idea for the show, we made him come in and give us the goods on ornament trees. Black Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 50 years! Support the show Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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 reveled to test your soil, all by sight! Jump on in to our loopy conversation, as only we can do...Black Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 50 years! Support the show Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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 learn about protecting our plants, of all kinds, from creatures who like to dine on our gardens and landscapes. The key is repel before they have a taste test!Join Scott and Mike "Elmer Fudd" O'Rourke as we chat about this effective product.PLUS...Plantskydd has offered our listeners a coupon code, so listen in for the code word and this single use coupon code gives you 15% off online orders until December 31st 2023http://659739.shop.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.659739/sc.2/category.47/.fBlack Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 50 years! Support the show Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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 Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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 and have some fun learning about "Milo".https://www.milorganite.com/Nationally known gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist Melinda Myers has over 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books. A TV/Radio & Podcast host plus...Melinda is a dynamic presenter, appearing at many of the major flower shows and home & garden events throughout the country each year. https://www.melindamyers.com/Black Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 50 years! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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 one place and let's not forget to visit the Polar Bears. Or Mike's favorites, the monkeys... Not close to Toledo? No problem there are a number of Orchid Shows happening all around the Midwest right now! Find one near you!https://www.toledozoo.org/orchidshowBlack Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 50 years! Support the show Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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 another batch of seeds growing. Eating healthy in Winter can be tough, but micro greens gives you that extra boost, especially those of you doing that New Years dieting.Join us for the final of three episodes and tell a friend!KnowingNature helps you grow healthy microgreens at home, no matter where you live. Our planters are designed specifically to grow microgreens indoors without racks, grow lights or artificial pods and matts. We believe that real gardening experiences feed your stomach and your soul.https://knowingnature.com/Black Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 50 years! Support the show Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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 where you live. Our planters are designed specifically to grow microgreens indoors without racks, grow lights or artificial pods. We believe that real gardening experiences feed your stomach and your soul.https://knowingnature.com/Support the show Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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 in the new year! KnowingNature helps you grow healthy microgreens at home, no matter where you live. Our planters are designed specifically to grow microgreens indoors without racks, grow lights or artificial pods and matts. We believe that real gardening experiences feed your stomach and your soul.https://knowingnature.com/Support the show Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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 comedy show, I mean garden  episode with Mike & Scott!   Support the show Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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 this multiple episode subject! This is Session Three, UPDATE #2.Scott updates Mike about how he plans on winterizing his two banana trees... the homework has been done, will he choose mulch/compost piles, Styrofoam or black bag techniques??? Tune in! Support the show Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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 Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice message!

Well bees really don't talk... or do they? Communicate? YESBut 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://camp-joy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Bees-and-Wasps-of-Ohio-Guide.pdfBlack Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 50 years! Support the show Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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. Trading information is a powerful tool in your garden shed.Please welcome Aaron Steil to Your Midwest Garden Podcast!!!https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/Black Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 50 years! Support the show Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice 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 Spring.  Check out Patchwork Flower Farm on Facebook and Instagram! You cut Zinnias by appointment. Check out The Patchwork Flower Farm's Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/patchworkflowerfarmBlack Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 50 years! Support the show Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-318-2325 and leave an old fashion voice message!