Garden Guys

Tom interviews while Darrin works. Hmmm.... And a couple secrets come forward as Tom gets Beth, Darrin's wife, to divulge some dirt.

The rains come for most, hail arrives for others. We will discuss how the microclimates in our area greatly affect our gardens.

Mike and Mindy welcome us to their farm: Mountain Roots Produce out in Mancos, CO. A diverse farming operation at its finest. 

Where to find locally grown seeds? Can I eat weeds? How do I get rid of pocket gophers and other rodents? Pros and cons of vermiculture (worms)?

It happens. We make mistakes even after gardening for so many years. 

Spring flowers are critical for our pollinators. Not only will they help pollinate your fruit trees, giving you loads of pears, apples, and plums in summer and fall, they are critical in our ecosystem.

The challenges of gardening during the worst prolonged drought in 1200 years. Plus, busy weeks ahead for southwest gardeners.

To frame or not to frame? That is the question. Pros and cons of building raised beds or just planting directly in the soil. 

Let's get to know our soil. Come sit down on the couch and we can talk.

See, told you. April is mean. Cold temps do some damage to fruit tree buds. And some discussion on all things amendments (cover crops, compost piles, and the dreaded herbicide carry-over).

We get in the helicopter and take a trip up the Animas Valley to visit Adobe House Farm and their amazing greenhouses.

On this week's Garden Guys, Tom and Darrin cover a lot of ground – discussing infrastructure: trellising, container gardening, and  irrigation systems, in some depth.

Seriously. There are some months you hope to skip - April is quickly becoming one of those. Bring on summer already!!!

On today's program, Tom and Darrin geek out a bit, discussing spring soil temperatures, germination and types of soil (especially clay vs. sand), as eager gardeners await the right time to plant.

Now that it's spring and you have your seeds (or plan to get them soon), what are the next steps?

We got a full 30 minutes! We'll cover flowers, fruits, and veggies oh my! Expect discussion on planning out your garden space, saving seeds, and the differences between heirloom and hybrid seed selection.

Tom and Darrin are back this week to talk about season extension, food  storage, the importance of composting your leaves, food miles, and of  course what are you serving for Thanksgiving that came from the garden?

The Garden Guys share their favorite seed catalogs, new plants to  consider, Tom's favorite tomato, Darrin marvels over the durability of  kale, plus holiday gift ideas and more.