Brad at ABetterYard.org

A Better Yard

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We bring together Upper Midwest gardening enthusiasts who are transitioning to a more sustainable lifestyle to explore eco-friendly landscape and gardening practices, so that we can reduce our chemical use, water use, and create a thriving ecosystem.

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Brad at ABetterYard.org

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Dormant Seeding 16.11.2021 28:27

Learn how to seed prairie seed, bee lawns, and turf with James Wolfin from Metro Blooms. Learn more about getting your own Rebel Garden at ABetterYard.org .

Bird feeding in our Minnesota back yards 09.11.2021 43:36

Bird feeding is a wonderful Minnesota pastime - especially through COVID. The incomparable Laura Erickson teaches us how to best attract birds, what to feed, and how to feed our back yard birds. Learn more about getting your own Rebel Garden at ABetterYard.org .

Burr Oak Blight Killing Minnesota Trees 02.11.2021 27:06

Burr Oak Blight is a fungus affecting burr oaks throughout Minnesota. In this episode, you'll learn what you can do about Burr Oak Blight (BOB). Learn more about getting your own Rebel Garden at ABetterYard.org .

Grow Garlic in Minnesota 26.10.2021 25:11

John Larson grows garlic at Linden Lars Farms in Miron, Minnesota. He joins us today to talk everything from purchasing garlic to plant, plant, harvesting, and storing. A great episode with a lot of Minnesota-specific info for you. Learn more about getting your own Rebel Garden at ABetterYard.org .

The Ethics of Fall Gardening Tasks 19.10.2021 15:31

I decided to switch the garlic episode to next week and this week we are focusing on fall cleanups - and the ethics of what we do in our gardens and home landscape this time of year. Learn more about getting your own Rebel Garden at ABetterYard.org .

A new gardener's journey 12.10.2021 25:35

Today we talk with Jenn Hall. She is in her third year of gardening and shares her journey from knowing nothing about gardening to having awesome visions for her future gardens. Learn more about getting your own Rebel Garden at ABetterYard.org .

Jumping Worms in Minnesota 05.10.2021 27:22

Laura Van Riper, the Terrestrial Invasive Species Coordinator at the Minnesota DNR joins me for this episode of the Minnesota Gardening Podcast. We discuss all aspect of Jumping Worms from where they're currently invading, what to do if you find them, how to locate them, and lots lots more. Learn more about getting your own Rebel Garden at ABetterYard.org .

Rep Kelly Morrison and her wildly popular #Lawns2Legumes program 05.10.2021 16:14

Minnesota State Representative Kelly Morrison joins us to talk about pollinators and the wildly popular Lawns to Legumes program she championed. Learn more about getting your own Rebel Garden at ABetterYard.org .

Minnesota Gardening and Climate Change 05.10.2021 29:03

The extraordinary meteorologist and entrepreneur, Paul Douglas, joins us today to discuss climate change and it's affects on Minnesota Gardening. Show notes and a transcript for this episode can be found at MinnesotaGardening.com/1 . Learn more about getting your own Rebel Garden at ABetterYard.org .

Minnesota Gardening Podcast Teaser 29.09.2021 1:54

Introducing the Minnesota Gardening Podcast releasing its first three episodes on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. The Minnesota Gardening Podcast hosts entertaining, expert conversations on topics relevant to gardening enthusiasts throughout the Upper Midwest. Subscribe today wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss our first episode with Minnesota legend, Paul Douglas. Learn more about ge...