Gardening Utah Podcast

Jana and Cameron talk about what they learned and saw at the recent Utah Nurseries and Landscaping Association Trade Show! Get the scoop of what to expect this year from your local garden centers, hear about some supply chain issues and what to buy as soon as you see it. Also, we discuss a few things to make sure you do in your yard asap!     This is my absolute favorite garden knife. It has a bev...

First of all – what a STORM! Jana covers the below article that helps us understand what we should and shouldn't do with trees when they get blanketed with snow.   Article referenced: https://blog.davey.com/2018/01/5-steps-for-handling-snow-bent-tree-branches   Then Jana sits down with Keene Garlic Farms to do a deep dive on all things garlic! Hardneck vs softneck? How to plant, when to plant, how...

At the beginning of the show, Jana tells us the pros and cons of the three main varieties of fresh Christmas Trees such as the Noble Fir. In the Tip of the Week, Jana talks about Fresh Christmas Tree care, and tricks to not let them dry out.   Then Jana and Cameron sit down with Steven Paulsen, of Native-Roots.net to discuss all things Native plants. Gems are dropped like "your garden can be more...

The importance of a connection to nature is real and Jana Francis and Cameron Allcott talk about the benefits of Gardening to your physical and mental health. Spending time outside is good for our bodies and our minds and we have a fun discussion about it!   Benefits of "Earthing":  https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding#benefits       Progressive Plants -à  https://progressiveplants.com   I...

Let's get that lawn prepped for next year! Eric Marble from Chanshare Sod Farms is back to help us get our fall lawn tasks tackled. Learn the most important tasks to do NOW to get your lawn put to bed for the winter. How to water, mow, fertilize and aerate for the perfect winter prep that will create a more waterwise lawn for next year.   In the Tip of the Week, Jana talks about leaves and begs yo...

Jana Francis and Parker Garlitz one of the Founding partners of TrueLeafMarket.com discuss the what, when, why and how of cover crops! Learn how beneficial (and easy) planting a cover crop this time of year can be for your soil health and garden!   Use code jfcovercrop10 to get 10% off all cover crop seeds until 10/31! -à  https://bit.ly/3uozHHx   Turn your fall leaves into adorable Halloween déco...

Encore Episode: Horticulturist Liz Hamilton and Cameron Allcott from  ProgressivePlants.com  join Jana to answer all our listener questions about fall planting and yard tasks. We discuss everything from how to compost, to spider mites and what to do to prevent them next year. We talk about what to cut back and what to leave while a hilarious discussion about what a Hot Box is in horticulture gives...

Cameron Allcott and Jana Francis discuss the benefits of planting in the Fall, and what you still have time to get in the ground. In the Tip of the Week, Jana tells us how and when to divide daylilies.   Progressive Plants Proven Winner of the Week:  https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=purple+pillar   This is the perennial grass we were gushing over:  https://www.progressiveplants.com...

This week we take a trip to Kaysville for a visit to Botanicals! Learn from Niki Hancock all about ways to make your garden, patio and containers a sanctuary to enjoy every day. Their mission is to make the world more peaceful, more beautiful, and more healthy!   My go-to garden tool: https://amzn.to/3jKq80K   GIVEAWAY: Enter to win a 4 x 8 Raised Garden Box from Q&R Box Gardens by visiting here: ...

Have you heard of Spring Meadow Nursery in Michigan, home of Proven Winners Color Choice Shrubs? Well our friend Cameron Allcott with Progressive Plants just took a trip there to see a lot of new varieties, and we get Cameron's behind the scenes look at planting breeder giant Proven Winners Color Choice Shrubs!   https://springmeadownursery.com/     20% off Bioadvanced Rose & Flower care!  https:/...

Lead Horticulturists of the Conservation Garden Park  Mike Lorenc and Natalie Boyak join us to give amazing yard maintenance tips! Whether you have a localscape or need to tidy up those garden beds, this show is for you. We discuss soil health and how to improve it, how to mulch and water properly to avoid weeds, whether or not to use landscaping fabric and more!   https://conservationgardenpark.o...

All about bugs! Learn from Horticulturist Liz Hamilton when and how to control your populations of earwigs, slugs, snails, strawberry root weevil, aphids, squash bugs and more!    I love this watering meter for my indoor and outdoor container plants!      https://amzn.to/3B8WMkA     GIVEAWAY: Enter to win a 4 x 8 Raised Garden Box from Q&R Box Gardens by visiting here:  https://www.860kkat.com/202...

Learn what NOT to do when watering your yard and lawn with Eric Marble from Chanshare Sod Farms. Plus, learn several new water conservation tips! In the tip of the week, learn how (and why!) to protect the adorable, gentle and important pollinator leaf cutter bees!   http://www.chanshare.com/tips/ https://slowtheflow.org     GIVEAWAY: Enter to win a 4 x 8 Raised Garden Box from Q&R Box Gardens by...

Eric Marble from Chanshare Sod Farms joins us to give us all the steps needed to conserve a lot of water yet keep your lawn healthy. Plus, if you choose to brown out your lawn during the heat of the summer because of the drought, Eric gives us the step by step instructions to make sure it comes back nicely later in the year!   Learn how and when to divide bearded Iris in the tip of the week!     h...

It's Episode 50 and time to have some fun! Jana and Cameron read listener comments and questions about lessons learned in gardening. Jana plays a sneaky prank on Cameron and hilarity and laughs ensue. if you have never been "bel-aird" ; Cameron is an amazing sport  GIVEAWAY: Enter to win a 4 x 8 Raised Garden Box from Q&R Box Gardens by visiting here:  https://www.860kkat.com/2021/03/08/win-a-qr-b...

Jana and Cameron talk with author Lance Walheim, Garden Expert for BioAdvanced. Lance has authored or contributed to over 30 gardening books. He was staff editor at Sunset magazine from 1985 to 1990. He served as senior editor to the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th editions of the Sunset Western Garden Book and contributed to the last two editions of the Southern Living Gardening Book. His other books inclu...

Jana talks with Brian Lloyd from Olson's Greenhouse all about container planting! Brian tells us everything you need to know to have the most beautiful container plants. We also hear about some new gorgeous varieties of annuals like Hippie Chick petunias (bred by Danziger) available at Home Depot! You can find where to buy plants grown at Olson's Greenhouse at  https://ogg.com .   PROMO CODES: To...

Jana and Cameron talk about USDA Hardiness zones for Utah, and how microclimates in your yard can dramatically impact plant survival.   PROMO CODES: To get a gallon of FREE Biochar, fill out the form on their website   https://GOBiochar.com JANA15: Get 15% off at Q&R Box Gardens https://progressiveplants.com  code JANA20 for 20% off !!!!!!!! ß this offer will expire soon   GIVEAWAY: Enter to win a...

Jana speaks with Landscape Designer M'Li Hoki about turning your yard into an edible food forest! We discuss the process of converting a lawn area into fruit trees and shrubs that will come back every year. We also discuss rare and unusual fruit varieties that you can try growing in Utah!   Utah Rare Fruit Growers Faceboook page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/Utahrarefruitgrowers Hire M'Li:   h...

Jana and Cameron have some fun talking about amazing ornamental trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials that will work well in Utah gardens. Full list and link below. If you would like to watch a live recording of this episode, you can visit here and join the Utah Gardeners group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/580822531947940/permalink/4288313614532128   PROMO CODES: To get a gallon of FREE Bioch...

Jana Francis sits down with John Webster from  https://GOBiochar.com  to discuss improving garden and landscape resilience. They discuss how Biochar builds soil and increases microbial biodiversity for soil health to improve garden yields, add resilience through water retention, improve plant survival rates, and reduces chemical use. You can check them out here: Insta:  https://instagram.com/gobio...

This episode is a must-listen! Jana Francis and Cynthia Bee from Localscapes discuss ways that Utah homeowners can save money (and water!) by improving elements to their yard to become more attractive, more fun, less money to maintain and more valuable.   Cynthia gives us many mic drops, such as:   "Rainfall isn't the reservoir filler, it's the snow pack"   "It's not just about the water we use, i...

Jana tells us how and when to prune our rose bushes in the tip of the week, and The Jorgensen brothers from Q&R Box Gardens visit to discuss the benefits and how-to's of raised bed gardening. You'll learn what materials to look for, the benefits you should consider, and how to fill them!     Don't forget to visit  https://www.trueleafmarket.com  use code Jana10 for $10 off a $50 order! Expires 3/3...

Jana Francis gives us some March garden tasks to do before it's too late. We also play an interview with Misti Mathis from Harvest Gold Organics and a customer who has seen excellent results from their premium soil conditioner.  Use coupon code Jana50 for 50% off your entire order on https://harvestgoldorganics.com .  The code is good through 3/31/21! Don't forget to visit True Leaf Market and use...

Jana Francis and Parker Garlitz one of the Founding partners of TrueLeafMarket.com discuss all things seeds! Learn the difference between Non-GMO Seeds, Hybrid Seeds,  Heirloom and more. How long you can store seeds after you buy them and what impact time has on germination rates of seeds. They also discuss microgreens and how are they different from vegetables. Don't forget to visit True Leaf Mar...