Gardening Utah Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Gardening Utah is BACK, baby! 2025 Garden Season is upon us, and we have some amazing episodes and guests lined up for this year and Season 5 of Gardening Utah! 

Episodes will drop every weekend so make sure to follow the show on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! 

Here are some links mentioned in today's show:

saltlakehomeandgardenshow.com

instagram.com/gardeningutah

instagram.com/42ndstreetgreenhouse

instagram.com/melonmonologues

We also have all past episodes loaded with amazing Gardening information now uploaded to Youtube on our YouTube channel! https://youtube.com/gardeningutah

Rooted in Utah: A Green Journey with Tony Gliot, Director of Salt Lake City’s Urban Forestry Division

Today, we're delving into the fascinating world of Urban Forestry with Tony Gliot, the Director of Salt Lake City's Urban Forestry Division.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the power of shade, the benefits of trees, and more!

    •    Tony's journey and his role as the Director of Salt Lake City's urban forestry division.

    •    Insights into the amazing story of trees in Utah.

    •    A glimpse into his favorite tree and why it holds a special place in his heart.

    •    Tony's advice on caring for trees, including tips on maintaining their health.

    •    Exploring the beauty of park strips and proper planting techniques.

    •    Insights into the ideal times for planting trees and ensuring their thriving growth.

    •    The importance of water in urban forestry and the role of every tree needing a person.

    •    The numerous benefits of having trees in urban areas.

    •    Tony's insights into the art of watering trees and maintaining a healthy urban forest.

    •    Exploring the significance of shade in urban environments.

    •    Tony's recommendations for suitable tree varieties and those to avoid.

LINKS:

Learn more at WWW.SLCPUBLICLANDS.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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https://instagram.com/gardeningutah

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Free Shipping on Seed Orders Over $45 at True Leaf Market!

$5 off your Big Yellow Bag, use code DIRTDEVILS when you purchase: https://www.bigyellowbag.com/

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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

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Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=let%27s+dance+arriba

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https://instagram.com/gardeningutah

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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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https://gardeningutah.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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Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: 

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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.

Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=sugar+baby

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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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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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$5 off your Big Yellow Bag, use code DIRTDEVILS when you purchase: https://www.bigyellowbag.com/

Get a $35 credit to Home Chef!  https://www.homechef.com/invite/janaf30

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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!

Follow us on the gram:

https://instagram.com/gardeningutah

PROMO CODES:

Free Shipping on Seed Orders Over $45 at True Leaf Market!

The germination heat mat referenced in the show à https://amzn.to/33bMofE

https://progressiveplants.com code JANA20 for 20% off !!!!!!!! ß this offer will expire soon

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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https://Facebook.com/gardeningutah

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