Rosie on the House

Fall gardening tips from soil preparation to raised planter ideas including hay bales, horse troughs and square foot gardening.  Explaining planting from seed the leaf, root and modified stem type of vegetables.  Advantage of frost cloth besides protection from frost.  Rule of thumb for watering.  And the benefits of pollinators.

We look back at 9/11 by focusing on 9/12.  How Americans became unified in their resolve to stand strong.  Grand Canyon University Historian Dr. Dean joins us to recall what Americans did to show their resolve and what makes historic US war events different from 9/11.  And listeners share their stories about that day.  Its a conversation worth your time.

You are living in their environment.  Amy Burnett of Arizona Game And Fish explains what you can do to avoid encounters like bobcats, coyotes, javalina, birds of prey and other wildlife .  And what to do if you encounter them while hiking or walking your pet.   Our Arizona Staycation winner Ronna Murphy talks about her trip to Prescott, Arizona.  Plus discussions on an amazing glue Rosie found, pa...

Certified Arborist John Eisenhower discusses soil enhancements , the many benefits of wood chips and other tips to keep your trees thriving.  Testing a different type of grass besides rye for winter lawns with interesting results.  Who's responsible if a neighbor's tree causes damage to your property?  And our Tree Of The Month:  The Canary Island Pine Tree.

Follow up on monsoon prep clarifying the difference between surge protection and lightning protection.  APS Solar Buyback rates decreasing October 1st.  What you need to know.  Plus the Weekly To Do with Steve Berens, CEO of the Clear Comfort pool system .  An innovative, alternative way to treat pools for healthier, cleaner water, with little maintenance producing chlorine amounts less than tap w...

Thinking about livening up your backyard? Want to attract wildlife and birds ? Now that fall is approaching, start planning your backyard habitat and enjoy the birds, butterflies, and lizards that pop by for a visit.  Plus, how to control the unwelcomed 'wildlife' like mosquitos, flies, ants and other pests so you can enjoy your backyard habitat.

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree is joined by Mandy Kirkendall of Apple Annie's in Willcox, Arizona .  Apple Annie's is a family farming operation that's one of the premier 'you-pick' fruit and vegetable growing areas.  Mandy discusses their harvest season and how they share the family farm experience when you visit.  Including those delicious pies and other treats too!

Its it worth insulating a hot garage?  Rosie explains insulating alone isn't enough.  Seal or need to replace a 3 year old tile shower leak?  Cause of a window leak could be from stucco or roof leaks?  Weekly To Do with Water Use It Wisely for simple ways to save water.  And our Life Worth Living In Place segment on making your medical wishes known.

When developing raw land, the first thing to do is develop a drainage plan.  But over time in that development, changes can occur leading to problems draining surface water .  We discuss how that happens and why its not an easy solution.  Plus Romey's notes from The Arizona Water Law Conference including a water diversion plan to move flood water to parts of the West.

Farmer Greg Peterson has the lowdown to ultimate fruit tree success .  Digging the proper hole, dirt and planting mix proportions for the hole, mulch, fertilizing, watering, shade, root stocks, chill hours and more.  The varieties that work in the low desert and the 3 things that can kill your fruit trees.

Our certified roofers have been very busy after storm damage. Tyler Johnson of Johnson Roofing discusses the things you should  do if you can't get a roofer in a timely manner. Our 'Aging In Place' segment on elderly fall prevention around the home and a great product we found that can help. Plus homeowner questions on dust in the home, water heater draining and air conditioner condensate problem....

A different perspective on water conservation. Water is a finite source but infinitely renewable. We only see it at the point of use. We discuss how you should 'think outside the box'. Water is used for creating products from electricity to plastics. In some cases more water to make one product! And with the recent record rainfall, it doesn't mean reducing conservation efforts .     Original broad...

Record monsoon rainfall has softened the ground making it easy to start tilling a place for your fall garden. Jay has a time saving way to prepare your garden soil over 3 weekends for 30 minutes each week. Seed tips including spacing and a simple way to plant using seed tape. Root and leaf edibles to plant now and establish a harvest thru spring. Plus thoughts on lawn transition to fall rye grass....

While our long hot summers have some homeowners wondering if vinyl windows are durable enough to be a smart choice for Arizona homes, they’re one of the most popular choices that Rosie-Certified partner DunRite Windows & Doors  installs.  Sal Sacauto explains why they can be more bang for your buck.  Plus if you think you don't need flood insurance in Arizona, Rosie has some things to consider.

Donna DiFrancesco of Rosie Certified Water,Use It Wisely  joins us to talk landscaping.  Specifically the ways to be water conscience and still have a lovely yard.  Whether installing a new landscape, renovating an existing one, or just looking for ways to conserve water in an urban environment, proper planning and design are essential to creating a water wise landscape!

Sarah Maitland of SavATree is joined by special guest Laura Hackett of Liberty Wildlife Rescue who care for injured wildlife.  The bird population in North America has drastically decreased over decades.  We explain how trees in your landscape can help wildlife and improve co-existence with birds and other wildlife.  Plus the Tree of the Month for August the Weeping Acacia !

What is a Vortex Vault?  Home elevators.  And listener questions on ductless air conditioners or mini-splits, woodpeckers damaging stucco, grass around a fruit tree and drain pipe install in a new built home that called for cutting into the slab.  (There is a difference between the foundation and the slab)  Weekly To Do on preparing and avoiding Flash Floods .

Since 1957, Arizona's water consumption has been about the same or less .  With the largest consumer being agriculture.  Yet it is leading the charge with improved water use practices and conservation technologies.  The Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree and Chelsea McGuire discuss those technologies being used in Arizona farming and the continuing research to use even less water with more resul...

The Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree is joined by John Boeltz of Desert Premium Farms in Yuma.  For the 20th Anniversary of the USDA's Organic Certification Rules, we discuss the standards farmers need to grow organic produce.  What John is growing year round on his farms.  The differences between organic and traditional farming .  And explaining why organic 'is not a statement about food safe...

Tips on how to repair drywall stains caused by roof leaks.  The Weekly To Do on showerheads that are more than just water thru some holes.  And listener questions about air in the hot water line and finding a water leak that's increased the homeowners water bill. 

Tips to stay on top of your pool maintenance yourself.  Or considering hiring a pool service .  The reasons to love air conditioner condensate and why you should collect every drop of it.  Plus drainage issues in your backyard or landscape during and after a heavy rainfall.  Including a listener who has a drainage problem.

With an active monsoon season, excessive moisture can bring issues.  Weeds sprouting, lawn management from fungus to pests and insects like termites, mosquitos begin to appear.  We have some tips to consider.  Plus we break down some numbers on the potential of harvesting rainwater.  A responsible option to collect and save water.

A great 'Aging In Place' segment on how scammers prey on the elderly and how to avoid being scammed.  The Weekly To Do on pool maintenance during monsoon season with Desert Sun Pools' Craig O'Grady.  ABC 15 Meteorologist Iris Hermosillo explains why the storm that hit Scottsdale was so intense with rain, near hurricane force winds and constant lightning.  Plus why you should keep your A/C fan moto...

An active monsoon means heavy storms that can damage your home.  That brings out scammers or 'travelers' with high pressure tactics and asking money in advance performing little to no work.  Director of The Arizona Registrar Of Contractors Jeff Fleetham joins the conversation on the importance of hiring licensed, bonded and insured contractors, what recourses a customer has for projects gone bad a...

Farmer Greg has the tips and trick for making your own compost.  Explaining the difference between regenerative and sustainability.  What a circular composting system looks like.  The components for a good compost, the elements that do all the work, the simplest way to make compost and explaining 'hot composting'.  All part of creating healthy soil!