Verdant North Podcast

Follow Verdant North Podcast
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Welcome to Verdant North, a Minneapolis based podcast, blog and informational tool for your gardening, food and drink needs.

Verdant North

  • Apr 10, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 37m AVG DURATION
  • 47 EPISODES


Search for episodes from Verdant North Podcast with a specific topic:

Latest episodes from Verdant North Podcast

Ep. 44: Season 4 Premier!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 35:54


Hello quarantine friends! We are back with season 4 of Verdant North! Caroline and Dan talk about seeding and prep for the new growing season. Dan also delivers another quality Tree of the Day of the Week of the Pod! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. Support our podcast and online fun by donating at ko-fi.com/H2H2CDLO Thank you to Prozac Rat for letting us use their tunes Please visit their Bandcamp page www.prozacrat.bandcamp.com

Ep. 43: Season 3 Finale and Season's Belated Greetings!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 37:32


Happy New Year and Belated Season's Greetings! On this episode: We review our year in gardening. Dan gives us his Tree of the Pod of the Week of the Month with the hackberry and some weird plant info. Caroline talks about bug infestation in your store bought holiday plants. Sorry for the delay as the episode is a little dated, but life threw in some wrenches for the crew over the last half of December Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. Support our podcast and online fun by donating at ko-fi.com/H2H2CDLO Thank you to Prozac Rat for letting us use their tunes Please visit their Bandcamp page www.prozacrat.bandcamp.com

Ep. 42: Belated Spooks and Wicked Plants

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 23:33


On this Verdant North: It is noticeably spooky for mid November. We answer some fun plant Q & A. Caroline fangirls over a plant hero and their wicked plants. Dan brings us some Tree of the Month, of the Day, of the Pod. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. Support our podcast and online fun by donating at ko-fi.com/H2H2CDLO Thank you to Prozac Rat for letting us use their tunes Please visit their Bandcamp page www.prozacrat.bandcamp.com

Ep. 41: Squashtober!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 24:29


On this Verdant North: Nicki serves up some hot spider cider. (No spiders actually included) Caroline tells us the story of Jack-O-Lanterns and Charlie Daniels band is only referenced once. And Dan gets nasty with some weird plants. But not too nasty. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. Support our podcast and online fun by donating at ko-fi.com/H2H2CDLO Thank you to Prozac Rat for letting us use their tunes Please visit their Bandcamp page www.prozacrat.bandcamp.com

Ep. 40: URGENT: RE: FWD: KEEP BODILY FLUIDS OFF YOUR PLANTS

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 33:38


On this Verdant North, Caroline and Dan tackle a couple of your questions, especially about what fluids to use with your plants and what not to use. Also, Dan gives us the run down on some wild and weird plants! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. Support our podcast and online fun by donating at ko-fi.com/H2H2CDLO Thank you to Prozac Rat for letting us use their tunes Please visit their Bandcamp page www.prozacrat.bandcamp.com

Bonus Ep: Japanese Beetles

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 13:14


Caroline and Randy talk about Japanese Beetles and what to do about them in this b-b-b-bonus episode! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. Support our podcast and online fun by donating at ko-fi.com/H2H2CDLO Thank you to Prozac Rat for letting us use their tunes Please visit their Bandcamp page www.prozacrat.bandcamp.com

Ep. 39: Garden Update Minisode!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 33:34


On this Verdant North Minisode, we update the world on our gardens! Also, Dan gives us tree tips for homeowners looking for that perfect tree. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. Support our podcast and online fun by donating at ko-fi.com/H2H2CDLO Thank you to Prozac Rat for letting us use their tunes Please visit their Bandcamp page www.prozacrat.bandcamp.com

Ep. 38: Please Don't Cry, Weeping Willow!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 37:39


On this episode of Verdant North: Nicki creates a ginger mint hard lemonade. Caroline helps the sound guy with his patio garden. Dan talks about willow trees in the Tree of the Day, of the Month, of the Pod. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. Support our podcast and online fun by donating at ko-fi.com/H2H2CDLO Thank you to Prozac Rat for letting us use their tunes Please visit their Bandcamp page www.prozacrat.bandcamp.com

Ep. 37: Squeezy B & The Bee's Knees

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 26:27


Hello Verdant North Friends! On this episode: Nicki shows us the Bee's Knees - a gin cocktail. Caroline gives us big bee info. Dan drops some big pods on his Tree of the Day of the Month of the Pod. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. Support our podcast and online fun by donating at ko-fi.com/H2H2CDLO Thank you to Prozac Rat for letting us use their tunes Please visit their Bandcamp page www.prozacrat.bandcamp.com

Ep. 36: Another Q & A Episode!?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 24:55


Caroline and Dan are back at it: Answering questions, covering topics, kicking butt and taking names. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. Thank you to Prozac Rat for letting us use their tunes - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 35: Q & A Episode!

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 35:29


Welcome back from a short break! Caroline and Dan take your questions and answer them as well as tackling a listener provided topic! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. Thank you to Prozac Rat for letting us use their tunes - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 34: Seed Sowing and Stinky Trees

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 34:42


On this episode of Verdant North: Nicki makes boiler makers using Fulton Brewing Company's Grapefruit Lonely Blonde Caroline walks us through sowing seeds. Dan gives us the down and dirty details on stinky trees in his Tree of the Day of the Pod. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. Support our podcast and online fun by donating at ko-fi.com/H2H2CDLO Thank you to Prozac Rat for letting us use their tunes Please visit their Bandcamp page www.prozacrat.bandcamp.com

Ep. 33: Season 3 Premiere - Bloody Mary Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2019 32:00


Welcome back to another season of Verdant North! Nicki brings the heat with some canned tomato based Bloody Marys. Caroline gives you some spring garden cleanup tips. Dan talks about his favorite cherry tree in his Tree of the Day of the Pod. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. Support our podcast and online fun by donating at https://ko-fi.com/H2H2CDLO Thank you to Prozac Rat for letting us use their tunes Please visit their Bandcamp page www.prozacrat.bandcamp.com

Ep. 32: Q & A #3 - Season 2 Finale!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 33:33


We are back from the January hiatus and Caroline and Dan take your questions and answer them for our season 2 finale! We are looking forward and planning for the next growing season once Minnesota stops being a tundra. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. Thank you to Prozac Rat for letting us use their tunes - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 31: Holiday Q & A #2 - Happy New Year!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 28:25


Caroline and Dan are back, answering more of your garden and plant questions to start your new year right! We wish you all a happy and safe new year! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com.

Ep. 30: Verdant Holidays 2018!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 35:36


Happy Holidays from Verdant North! Nicki heats us up with some Hot Toddies. Caroline gives us the gardening rundown of beating the winter blues. Dan has his Tree of the Day and its 'berry' good. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com.

Ep. 29: Holiday Q & A #1

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 40:26


Happy holidays from Verdant North! We are back from November hiatus and Caroline and Dan take your questions and answer them! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 28: Spooky North Special!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 43:39


Welcome to Spooky North! Dan and Caroline talk about poisonous plants as well as 'blessed' plants. Dan also talks about his Halloween Tree of the Pod! We also eat awesome pumpkin bread and drink a Peanut Butter Porter from Waconia Brewing Company. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 27: Dan's Apple Festival of Woes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 37:31


Happy fall time everyone! On this episode, Dan and Caroline get into all things apple! Dan talks about apple trees. Caroline brings in cider and apples to try out. We also talk yard care before winter settles in. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 26: Dan's Tree Nemesis

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 35:41


On this episode of Verdant North: Nicki makes us a nice sangria. Dan talks about ferns and we find out a tree that Dan is no fan of. Caroline talks about your tomato woes. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 25: Cory's Birthday Weevils

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 25:40


Welcome back to Verdant North! Caroline talks weevils. Dan makes his own shrub drink. And we celebrate Cory's birthday all year round! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 24: Amanda Thompsen of Kiss My Aster Pt. 2!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 34:57


On this episode, Caroline and Dan conduct part 2 of an interview with Amanda Thompsen. She is the creative brain behind the book Kiss My Aster: A Graphic Guide to creating a Terrific Yard, Totally Tailored to You. You can find out more about Amanda at kissmyaster.com as well as read her blog, purchase her book or take an online gardening class. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 23: Amanda Thompsen of Kiss My Aster Pt. 1!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018 32:36


On this episode, Caroline and Dan conduct an interview with Amanda Thompsen. She's the talented author behind the book Kiss My Aster: A Graphic Guide to creating a Terrific Yard, Totally Tailored to You. You can find out more about Amanda at kissmyaster.com as well as read her blog, purchase her book or take an online gardening class. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 22: We Get Shrubs - The Kind You Drink, Not Plant.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 35:58


Nicki crafts us some nice shrubs to drink! Dan chats about aromatic plants and features his Tree of the Day, of the Week, of the Pod. Caroline gives you the rundown on midsummer veggie planting. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 21: Raspberry Mules & Dan's Melons and Pinus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 40:18


Welcome back from our holiday hiatus! Nicki make us a Raspberry Mule. Caroline gives some new home ownership tips. Dan talks about Crenshaw Melons and his Tree of the Day of the Week of the Pod is Red Pines. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 20: Kevin Espiritu and Hydroponics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2018 34:42


On this episode, Caroline and Dan interview Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening about the topic of hydroponics. If you are unfamiliar with Kevin and Epic Gardening, you can find all of that info and more at www.epicgardening.com. He also has videos on YouTube and an Epic Gardening podcast that Dan and Caroline were just guests on. You can listen to those episodes at iTunes, Stitcher and at www.epicgardening.com/podcast. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 19: Radish Salad with New Friend of the Pod, Baby Sam Elliott.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 33:39


Hello Verdant North friends! In this episode: Nicki serves us up a Negroni made with some rhubarb. Caroline makes us a radish salad and has opinions on mustaches. Dan trembles with joy over his new Tree of the Pod, of the Day, of the Week. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 18: Rhubarb-ulous

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 31:29


On this episode of Verdant North: Nicki mixes a rhubarb-blueberry 'tiki' style drink called a Blue-Barb Tiki. Caroline made us some delicious rhubarb bread and we speculate what rabbit nests are like. Dan has his Tree of the Day, of the Week, of the Pod and talks about his recent purchase of hay. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 17: Jane Perrone Pt. 2!

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 34:17


Hello Verdant North friends! On this episode, we feature part 2 of Caroline and Dan's discussion with Jane Perrone, from the podcast, On The Ledge. (www.janeperrone.com). If you didn't catch the first part, no worries, you can listen to that following this, or in any order really. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 16: Jane Perrone Pt. 1!

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018 53:01


Hello Verdant North friends! On this episode, we feature part 1 of a two part special with Caroline and Dan talking with Jane Perrone, from the podcast, On The Ledge (www.janeperrone.com). Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 15: Dude, Where's My Sweet Chestnut Tree?

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 42:19


On this episode of Verdant North: Nicki gives us her version of the spritzer and how to take care of your vermouth. Caroline delivers some 'seed'-y facts and tricks. Dan has his Tree of the Day and soil tips for your garden. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 14: G & T's, Fungus Gnats and Caroline's Yard

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 34:04


On this episode of Verdant North: Nicki gives us the proper Gin & Tonic crafting tips we need. Dan has fungus flies and provides tips on taking care of similar pests. Caroline breaks down her new yard plan for the season. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 13: Season 2 Premier!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2018 41:58


Welcome to Verdant North season 2 bay-beiz! In this episode, Dan brings a lavender infused beverage and introduces his new segment, Tree of the Day! Caroline talks about her seeds and new crops for the coming growing season. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 12: Holiday Special feat. Merriment, Cheer & Cory

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2017 43:37


Thanks for joining us for this jolly jaunt into the Verdant North! Dan tells you how to protect your wonderland from winter wear and tear. Caroline takes it inside to talk about happenin’ holiday house plants. And webmaster Cory provides chuckles and soft commentary. Welcome to Minnesnowda Cory! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 11: Falloween Special! Apple Drinks, Dog Farts & Top 10 Fall Things You Should Do

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2017 38:46


Welcome to Verdant North: The podcast that tells you how to keep your mums from turning into mummies! The high caliber people that cackle and consume craft cocktails while keeping you current with cool weather content. In this special FALLOWEEN EPISODE we discuss our spooky plans, hit you with a list of 10 fall things to do, and get tipsy with cider based beverages. Thanks for Tuuuuuu~uuuuuuning in to this episode of VERDANT NORTH! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Episode 10: Saving Seeds in Your Hobbit Hole and Cemetery Traditions

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2017 56:04


This time on Verdant North: Nicki is sicky but left us some tasty drinkies. Dan wishes he was hobbit. Caroline has been reading about cemeteries. PLUS stuff about mums and seed saving! Wooty Wooty, don’t move that booty, we’re about to hit you with THE VERDANT NORTH PODCAST. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Episode 9: Fighting Allergies w/ Gooseberry Mojitos, Mint Chutney and Plant Propagating!?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2017 34:17


On this Verdant North: Nicki gooses us right in the berries with some pretty pink gooseberry Mojitos. Dan brings some more mint to the table with some mint chutney. Caroline talks about propagating some annuals so you don’t have to buy them again in the spring. It’s gonna be rad, FEAR NOT! pop a squat and thanks for joining us for this episode of VERDANT NORTH. Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Episode 8: Best and Worst of the Summer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2017 58:44


Dan and Caroline sit down with a few brews to discuss the hits and misses in their gardens this year. Like, share and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Google Play Music! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Live Q & A #2!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 38:41


Recorded on 8/9/2017 We answered your questions live on Facebook! We have also been proven wrong about the Three Sisters thing immediately after recording, so don't worry. We apologize in the most recent podcast episode. Remember that you can message us questions on Facebook, Twitter - @verdantnorth or by email - verdantnorthteam@gmail.com Like, share and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Google Play Music! A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Episode 7: Dog Talk & Topless Grandmas

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2017 35:25


The full crew is back! Nicki delivers us some amazing daiquiris we lovingly named 'Topless Grandma.' Caroline talks about dog safe gardening and Dan gives us the details on keeping your lawn green in the face of dog pee. Like, share and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Google Play Music! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Episode 6: Minnesota Mojitos & Dan's Delusions of Grandeur

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2017 55:29


We're back from a short break! Dan talks yard grasses and veining plants! Yea, we talk positively about Virginia Creeper and its not about a creep from Virginia. In Nicki's place, Caroline crafts some mojitos with fresh mint from her garden! We talk about thrifty gardening with special guest and friend of the pod, Kimmer Poppen! Like, share and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Google Play Music! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 5: Verdant 'Fourth' Special feat. Grilling Tips, Patio Accessories and a Two Drink Minimum

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2017 56:32


Happy Verdant Fourth everyone! New friend of the pod, Charles Awad, provides grilling tips to make this holiday break delicious. Nicki is back with two new drinks that puts us in that patio lounging feeling. Caroline gives some recommendations for your patio setup after you make those two drinks. Caroline also gives us the details on donating your abundant produce to local food shelters (http://ampleharvest.org/home-gardeners/) All the while, other new friend of the pod, Marni Ginther picks up the commentary slack from Randy. Have a safe and fun 4th of July! Like, share and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Google Play Music! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Episode 4: Pest Management, Heat Survival for Plants and Cracking Open a Cold One

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2017 49:16


Dan’s back but Nicki is out! We crack a few cold ones since we are missing our fancy drinks and summer is already bringing the heat. Dan gives you the details on pest control in your garden and what NOT to control. Caroline and Dan also tackle a few of your questions regarding storm damaged plants, protecting your garden for those crazy hot days and the best use of empty space in your garden. Also, send us pictures of your garden! We want to feature your amazing work on verdantnorth.net and on Facebook/Twitter! Like, share and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud and Google Play Music! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Episode 3: Rhubarb Gimlets for the Environmental Dystopia!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 44:35


Happy World Environment Day! (http://worldenvironmentday.global/) Nicki Lyons provides us some amazing Rhubarb Gimlets to help us settle in to the rest of the episode. Randy gives a quick and dirty overview of the Paris Agreement and what the POTUS' withdrawal means for us all. Caroline shares a robust list of the everyday things you can do to lower your household's emissions footprint. Like, share and review us on your podcast player of choice! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Episode 2: Butterfly Friends, Porch Veggies and Cocktail Lab Test

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2017 34:12


Episode 2 is here! Spirits Specialist Nicki Lyons tests out her yet to be named cocktail of the summer. (It is delicious. Trust us.) Caroline and Dan tackle your questions regarding cultivating butterflies with your garden and the best tips on growing veggies on your patio. A big shout out to our webmaster Cory Hartung, who you hear early on in this episode. Like, share and review us on your podcast player of choice! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Episode 1: Making Peace with Plant Death & Cocktails!

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2017 45:31


Its the inaugural episode of Verdant North! Spirits Specialist Nicki Lyons teaches us the basics of good simple syrups for your cocktails and makes some amazing Paloma's. We also talk Mother's Day, and at its heart, the providence of flowers, plants and what we provide to our mothers. Caroline and Dan answer your questions and provide the timeless wisdom that it is okay to kill plants. Sounds contradictory? Well, you better listen to get the full details. Like, share and review us on your podcast player of choice! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Episode 0: Introductions and Kale

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2017 26:39


Planting season has started and so has this podcast! Welcome to Verdant North, a Minneapolis based podcast, blog and informational tool for your gardening, food and drink needs. This is an introductory bonus episode for anyone needing a little more taste of Verdant North as we recorded this trial episode at Insight Brewing (www.insightbrewing.com). Like, share and review us on your podcast player of choice! Visit us at www.verdantnorth.net or email us at verdantnorthteam@gmail.com. A special thanks to Volkanus for letting us use their music! Visit their YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_IChSttCWClXsvqg8wKoA Also, check out their rivals, Prozac Rat - https://prozacrat.bandcamp.com/

Claim Verdant North Podcast

In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

Claim Cancel