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Your Midwest Garden Podcast
Mike O'Rourke, Scott Sandstrom
Frequency: 1 episode/12d. Total Eps: 162

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Season 5: Final Thoughts 2024 Season
Season 5 · Episode 22
mardi 15 octobre 2024 • Duration 39:31
Today we wrap up season number FIVE! This final show of the season is a mixed bag of tidbits and wishes that you had a great gardening season. We know it was tough in the Midwest with another drought, Spotted Lantern Fly, Aphids and of course the sun and HEAT of the summer. Check out our final thoughts of this past gardening season.
Here's the link for your rain barrel system!
https://www.bluebarrelsystems.com
Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 70 years!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!
https://blackdiamondgrows.com/
Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!
https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast
@yourmidwestgardenpodcast
Growing under the Covers
Season 5 · Episode 21
mercredi 25 septembre 2024 • Duration 01:13:20
Today's episode recorded just before Summer 2024 ended, is a part two of sorts to our recent episode, The Forgotten Season. This episode has Lisa teaching us about building and using garden row covers. Which let's us to continue growing cool weather veggies all winter long. Doesn't some fresh veggies sound great in the dead of the winter? Here's how you can do it!
Direct link to her blog on this subject:
https://www.midwestgardengal.com/growing-under-the-covers-usda-zones-5-and-6/
If you'd like Lisa to appear at your club or convention, check out this link: https://www.midwestgardengal.com/services/teach/
Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 70 years!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!
https://blackdiamondgrows.com/
Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!
https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast
@yourmidwestgardenpodcast
Perennials for Pollinators
Season 5 · Episode 12
vendredi 14 juin 2024 • Duration 59:52
Today we welcome back The Midwest Garden Gal for a pollinators discussion. But more so, since June is perennial month and pollinators week falls within the month of June, we decided to combine the subjects into one fun conversation.
Lisa, The MGG, is based in Iowa and its nice to get that western midwest side of the gardening world news. Check out all things MGG style by visiting her website!
Pollinator Week 2024 will take place June 17-23, 2024
https://www.midwestgardengal.com/
Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 70 years!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!
https://blackdiamondgrows.com/
Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!
https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast
@yourmidwestgardenpodcast
Annie's Annuals
Season 2 · Episode 12
mercredi 19 mai 2021 • Duration 56:53
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If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325
Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net
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Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant, bug IDs, etc. Mike loves to help out!
https://www.facebook.com/Your-Midwest-Garden-Podcast-104823994541594
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If you happen to be in the Toledo or Perrysburg, Ohio area, please stop in at our sponsor's garden centers or visit them online at:
https://www.blackdiamondgrows.com
Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!
https://blackdiamondgrows.com/
Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!
https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast
@yourmidwestgardenpodcast
Intro to Pollination
Season 2 · Episode 11
mercredi 12 mai 2021 • Duration 46:37
Scott asks Mike about the birds & the bees...as it pertains to trees and fruit bearing plants.
Importance of bees, insects to pollination... Basics of flowering bud anatomy... As Sgt. Friday would say, just the facts.
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If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325
Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net
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Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant, bug IDs, etc. Mike loves to help out!
https://www.facebook.com/Your-Midwest-Garden-Podcast-104823994541594
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If you happen to be in the Toledo or Perrysburg, Ohio area, please stop in at our sponsor's garden centers or visit them online at:
https://www.blackdiamondgrows.com
Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!
https://blackdiamondgrows.com/
Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!
https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast
@yourmidwestgardenpodcast
Old School Veggie Planting
Season 2 · Episode 10
mercredi 5 mai 2021 • Duration 58:24
Anita Dafonte, a 30 year gardening vet, chats about her tried & true planting techniques. Anita, who lives and gardens on five acres, is the Sales Director for Coast of Maine Organic Products. Yet loves to get her hands dirty by growing the vegetables she loves to cook with. Take a listen as your working in your garden!
And check out the Coast of Main's website:
https://coastofmaine.com/
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If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325
Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net
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Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant, bug IDs, etc. Mike loves to help out!
https://www.facebook.com/Your-Midwest-Garden-Podcast-104823994541594
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If you happen to be in the Toledo or Perrysburg, Ohio area, please stop in at our sponsor's garden centers or visit them online at:
https://www.blackdiamondgrows.com
Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!
https://blackdiamondgrows.com/
Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!
https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast
@yourmidwestgardenpodcast
YMG QUICK TIP - Moles
Season 2 · Episode 8
mercredi 28 avril 2021 • Duration 00:53
Season #2 has a new feature, QUICK TIPS! A short info podcast presented by an expert in the field. Plus it's an easy to search subject header for when you need that little bit of info in a flash. QUICK TIPS release on "off weeks" of our regular, full length shows, so you are not missing anything. We hope these tips help out while we are busy working the new season at the garden center.
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If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325
Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net
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Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant, bug IDs, etc. Mike loves to help out!
https://www.facebook.com/Your-Midwest-Garden-Podcast-104823994541594
________________
If you happen to be in the Toledo or Perrysburg, Ohio area, please stop in at our sponsor's garden centers or visit them online at:
https://www.blackdiamondgrows.com
Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 70 years!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!
https://blackdiamondgrows.com/
Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!
https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast
@yourmidwestgardenpodcast
Frost Protection: Some Do's & Don'ts
Season 2 · Episode 9
lundi 19 avril 2021 • Duration 39:52
The guys discuss some do's & don'ts of frost protection. When is a little damage okay and when to get ready for a frost.
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If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325
Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net
________________
Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant, bug IDs, etc. Mike loves to help out!
https://www.facebook.com/Your-Midwest-Garden-Podcast-104823994541594
________________
If you happen to be in the Toledo or Perrysburg, Ohio area, please stop in at our sponsor's garden centers or visit them online at:
https://www.blackdiamondgrows.com
Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 70 years!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!
https://blackdiamondgrows.com/
Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!
https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast
@yourmidwestgardenpodcast
All About Bulbs with Longfield Gardens
Season 2 · Episode 7
mercredi 14 avril 2021 • Duration 53:27
In today's discussion, we lay out the ground work about bulbs and welcome our special guest, Kathleen LaLiberté, from Longfield Gardens. Kathleen is a bulb specialist and works with Longfield Gardens as their horticultural advisor.
Longfield Gardens imports and sell bulbs online and to garden centers across the US.
Check out their website, it's packed with photos and educational info!
https://www.longfield-gardens.com/
Plus Scott hijack's the Mike's Mail Segment on Dandelions!
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If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325
Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net
________________
Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant, bug IDs, etc. Mike loves to help out!
https://www.facebook.com/Your-Midwest-Garden-Podcast-104823994541594
________________
If you happen to be in the Toledo or Perrysburg, Ohio area, please stop in at our sponsor's garden centers or visit them online at:
https://www.blackdiamondgrows.com
Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 70 years!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!
https://blackdiamondgrows.com/
Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!
https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast
@yourmidwestgardenpodcast
Rose & Woody Plant Pruning
Season 2 · Episode 6
mercredi 7 avril 2021 • Duration 47:21
Mike & Scott discuss rose bush pruning. Some of the common best practices and Mike's take on what Scott has suggestion wise...PLUS today's Mike's Mail Question... all that coming up right now!
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Here's a link to last season's rose show!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/887557/4009412
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If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325
Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net
________________
Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant, bug IDs, etc. Mike loves to help out!
https://www.facebook.com/Your-Midwest-Garden-Podcast-104823994541594
________________
If you happen to be in the Toledo or Perrysburg, Ohio area, please stop in at our sponsor's garden centers or visit them online at:
https://www.blackdiamondgrows.com
Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 70 years!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!
https://blackdiamondgrows.com/
Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!
https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast
@yourmidwestgardenpodcast









