Podcasts about Growing season

Weather is often one of the biggest uncertainties for farmers across the U.S. throughout the growing season. With many recent years of drought and in Wisconsin’s case some spring flooding the USDA works to make sure that producers know what to expect year in and year out. Brad Rippey an Agricultural Meteorologist for the USDA Chief Economist's office is one of the original authors of the U.S. drought monitor. He says this year has already seen an unusual amount of weather disasters in the U.S. and that there is still a lot of uncertainty. Rippey is confident that there will be lots of drought this year with the only question being where exactly it will impact. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Soybean Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Mark Turner about how fire at different times of the season influences the types of oak that regenerate.Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-00350-x

Kari, Don, Shan and Greg meet up to discuss the large (and timely) volume of work headed down the pipe.FREC Field Day: https://extension.psu.edu/penn-state-fruit-research-and-extension-center-field-dayPhoto Credit: K. Peter, PSUMusic Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.orgMake sure you sign up to get notified of future Extension events for tree fruit growers! Sign UpFlight Seasonalities of Main Fruit Pests During the Growing Season

Ornaments!?  Wait!   Are we talking about Christmas Trees?Nope.   Its not that time of year.  The Growing Season places ornamental trees front and centre this week. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into the smaller cousins of the larger specimens that you're used to seeing.What is an ornamental?  The trio discuss. Many times, new hybrids of plants are the result of a genetic mutation. Autumn Moon Japanese Maple becomes a topic of interest. How are the Japanese Maples related to the big ones? KINDRED SPIRIT OAK!   WOWZA. Matt discusses privacy screens and plants becoming a request for many clients in 2025.How to address blooms in front of windows?  Jack and Matt use a recent design as an example of their approach. Flowering Dogwoods are a reason for applause.On Tips For Success Matt outlines how to plant a tree.  He provides some industry insight into how to plant a tree to increase its chances of survival. Feeding tubes and how to incorporate them into your tree planting is discussed. Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE.Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE.

Kari, Don, Greg and Shan discuss the MANY items coming down the pipeline within the next few days.FREC Field Day: https://extension.psu.edu/penn-state-fruit-research-and-extension-center-field-dayPhoto Credit: K. Peter, PSUMusic Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.orgMake sure you sign up to get notified of future Extension events for tree fruit growers! Sign UpFlight Seasonalities of Main Fruit Pests During the Growing Season

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5/4/25  "It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle"...  This week's message is about a profound season of opportunity and continues our study of the life of King David.  

Now that summer is approaching, succession planting can help your garden grow.

Kari, Greg, Shan and Don discuss the wild weather that we've experienced early this season and the importance of disease, insect and blossom management.Photo Credit: E. WinzlerMake sure you sign up to get notified of future Extension events for tree fruit growers! Sign UpFlight Seasonalities of Main Fruit Pests During the Growing Season

Kari and Don and joined yet again by Shan and Greg to provide the full spectrum of updates for the early season.PS Extension Spring Orchard Meetings: https://extension.psu.edu/spring-orchard-meetingsHosts: Don Seifrit, Kari PeterSpeakers: Shan Kumar, Greg KrawczykPhoto Credit: K. Peter, PSU ExtensionMusic Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.orgMake sure you sign up to get notified of future Extension events for tree fruit growers! Sign UpFlight Seasonalities of Main Fruit Pests During the Growing Season

Kari and Don are joined by Shan and Greg. Shan gives a phenology update from around the state, as well as highlights areas where some blossom damage occurred. Kari mentions several upcoming infection periods, and Greg highlights things to keep an eye out for as the weather looks like it will finally warm up consistently.NEWA Website: https://www.newa.cornell.edu/Hosts: Don Seifrit, Kari PeterSpeakers: Shan Kumar, Greg KrawczykPhoto Credit: D. Weber, PSU ExtensionMusic Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.orgMake sure you sign up to get notified of future Extension events for tree fruit growers! Sign UpFlight Seasonalities of Main Fruit Pests During the Growing Season

Financial decisions can bring extra stress to any farming operation. Knowing key strategies for making financially sound production decisions is a must. The Helena Credit Department and ProPartnersFinancial join this “FieldLink Podcast” episode to provide valuable insights to help your farming operation succeed. (00:49) Then, Jody Lawrence returns for another commodity market update. (29:28) Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:   Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ

Its finally here!Cole the cat has the ZOOMIES!   What does that mean?  SPRING FEVER. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland celebrate the opening the outdoor horticultural season on this week's episode of The Growing Season.Matt tells a story about workbooks, shoes and footwear galore.Stiletto's and secateurs - typical of The McFarlands. Should you be out and about in your flower beds at this time of the year?  URGENT, URGENT, URGENT!!!  Take your foot off the gas!Clay soil and the GTA.   Lets talk about the relationship. Lining your driveway with low landscape walls and how snow ploughs effect your walls is chatted about. Matt shouts out a listener. Why do skunks and racoons tear up your lawn?Japanese Beetles and their bedazzled exterior coupled with their destructive nature is discussed. What is snow mould? The McFarland Query System drops by for an insult.Why do they call "Crabgrass" crabgrass?Matt hates spring flowering bulbs.  He explains why.  He also highlights a number of wonderful flowering shrubs that flower very early in the year.What do Canada geese lay eggs in parking lots?The guys argue about fertilizer and compost.  What a bunch of doofuses.Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE.Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE.

Our Spring gardens are in full swing, and we're giving you all the tips and tricks that we're doing right now that can serve you and your gardens. Enjoy the chat!americanfarmsteadhers.com  americanfarmsteadconvention.com

Kari and Don are joined by Shan and Greg. Kari and Shan outline some cold weather concerns for the next 24 hours, and Greg highlights the importance of good weather data for insecticide application timing.NEWA Website: https://www.newa.cornell.edu/Hosts: Don Seifrit, Kari PeterSpeakers: Shan Kumar, Greg KrawczykPhoto Credit: K. Peter, PSUMusic Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.orgMake sure you sign up to get notified of future Extension events for tree fruit growers! Sign UpFlight Seasonalities of Main Fruit Pests During the Growing Season

This NDSU Ag Minute features Brady Goettl, NDSU Extension Soil Science Specialist. Goettl talks more about fertility and soil management as we head into the 2025 growing season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kari has a disease update, and then she and Don are joined by Sarah Zost from the State Horticultural Association of PA. SHAP is looking for a new Executive Secretary. Job posting will be listed below when available. Since Sarah is a local fruit grower, Kari and Don do a Grower Q&A.Hosts: Don Seifrit, Kari PeterPhoto Credit: K. Peter, PSUMusic Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.orgMake sure you sign up to get notified of future Extension events for tree fruit growers! Sign UpFlight Seasonalities of Main Fruit Pests During the Growing Season

Kari provides a lightning fast update for the upcoming infection period starting the week of March 31, 2025.Hosts: Don Seifrit, Kari PeterPhoto Credit: K. Peter, PSUMusic Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org Make sure you sign up to get notified of future Extension events for tree fruit growers! Sign UpFlight Seasonalities of Main Fruit Pests During the Growing Season

Pleased as punch to share that Til Willis made his return to Badass Records after an 80-episode gap; if you're doin' the math at home, he was here for Episode No. 83 back in September of 2023, and it was a great one. Highly recommend you visit (or revisit) it.This time around -- for Episode No. 163 -- it was smooth sailing' for Til and I to pick up where we left off last time, and talk about a healthy bunch of cool stuff.At the forefront of said stuff, Glass Cactus, the new album from Til Willis & Erratic Cowboy, drops today, Thursday, March 27th. Not only can you acquire your own physical copy of this latest release at tilwillis.net, or via tilwillis.bandcamp.com, you can stream it or download it from either of those places or wherever it is that you stream your music.There's more, though: We chewed the fat about songwriting, recording, gigging, a super-cool sound space in Rangely, CO, and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the episode's list of badass records, which -- by the way -- are all friends, acquaintances, and partners of Til's. Those records were these:Miracle Mule (2004), The SubdudesPierced Arrows' Descending Shadows (2010)Growing Season (2013), GardenheadsFaceman's Wild & Hunting (2016)Santa Lucia (2019), WindwolvesTil's on Instagram and Facebook, and certainly worthy of a follow, in that he not only posts cool stuff about his life and music/band updates. He shares art. Yes, Til makes cool collages and shares not only those, but the occasional version of stuff he creates in other mediums, so please consider checking him out.It was both a pleasure and an honor to welcome Til back to town from LFK, and I couldn't possibly dork out any harder about how the timing of our talk -- plus the coinciding release of this episode and Glass Cactus -- worked out. Thank you, Til. And cheers to those Erratic Cowboys.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the audio samples contained within this episode. They belong to a fine, fine artist by the name of Sly5thAve, who put out a swanky cover of "Let Me Ride" in 2017, c/o Tru Thoughts.

Many producers have concerns going into the 2025 growing season, as commodity prices struggle to return a profit on their investment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we explore Jessica's inspiring journey from eastern Oklahoma to becoming an integral part of a diversified farming operation in the northwest. She shares her experience transitioning from the wetter, more humid climate of eastern Oklahoma to the drier conditions of the west, adapting to new challenges in soil health, crop insurance trends, and unpredictable weather patterns. With deep roots in agriculture, Jessica and her husband, Clint, have grown their operation while raising a family that values hard work and the land.We also dive into the benefits of no-till farming, how soil conservation plays a key role in long-term sustainability, and what it takes to balance farming, family, and a career in crop insurance. Jessica reflects on her time at the assessor's office, where she gained valuable insights into her new community in Major County. Plus, we reminisce about our days working together at OSU under Dr. Karen Hickman. Don't miss Jessica's take on the power of networking among producers and how changing weather patterns continue to shape the future of agriculture in Oklahoma. RedDirtAgronomy.com

Splish, splash I was taking a bath, walking around in my backyard!!! Everyone get their duck-waiters out! As a result of the immense amount of snow dropped in February 2025 many of our outdoor spaces are flooded.“Keeping water away from home should be of paramount concern…”Speaking of flooding, Matt McFarland tells tales of his recent adventures with his washing machine. Jack and Lynne McFarland help to pull the curtain back on drainage details on The Growing Season.More homeowners are going to larger capacity downspouts. Why? Plants acquire oxygen through their roots. How does this work with a saturated soil?If you have flies and sulphuric odors in wet areas on your property what does that mean? Matt goes on a rant about cedars.The trio highlight moisture tolerant plants that will work great in your garden.Birch are salt tolerant. Who knew? Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE.Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE.

Don and Kari return for a pre-season update and discuss the plan for the upcoming season of the podcast. Regular podcasts will be returning shortly!Hosts: Don Seifrit, Kari PeterMusic Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org Make sure you sign up to get notified of future Extension events for tree fruit growers! Sign UpFlight Seasonalities of Main Fruit Pests During the Growing Season

This NDSU Ag Minute features Anitha Chirumamilla, NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist at the Langdon Research Extension Center. Anitha discusses the upcoming Gearing up for the 2025 Growing Season workshop at the Langdon Research Extension Center taking place March 25. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Abels, Golf Course Superintendent at Ames Golf & Country Club, join the podcast to chat about his (very) early start in the business - thrown into the mix you might say. While no day is the same, Abels enjoys the challenge of the next task in front of him and usually finds a way to make light of any unforeseen situation that might arise.

Just around the corner is spring so Theresa shares the latest seed trials going on. Also we take your gardening questions today pertaining to everything from arborvitae and other plants absorbing too much heat, trimming dogwood into spring, monitoring the grow light with your indoor plants, buckthorn, using distilled water with plants and much, much more - also answer some gardening questions with carrots, tomatoes and other fresh veggies you may be working towards - all of that and more with master gardener Theresa Rooney. For more information and gardening questions head to ext.umn.edu

If you're thinking about a vacation, why not consider Mexico?Canada and Mexico's involvement in Trump's idiotic trade war is the impetus for this week's episode of The Growing Season.  Matt is spitting mad and he unloads on The President Of The United States.  Discussions of politics abound...What are the temperatures like in Mexico, currently?  What about hardiness zones?The average amount of precipitation in Mexico is compared to Ontario's. Cacti and their presence in Mexico's landscape is discussed. You WILL NOT BELIEVE what was invented in Mexico.  Its absolutely not on your bingo card. How is it that the Aztecs, Mayans and Incas all building similar structures at the same time?   Was there outside interference? Like from the stars?Speaking of The Aztecs, their legendary floating gardens are explored.   How was this achieved? Mexican flowers, both annual and perennial are discussed.  Passion flower, bird of paradise and poinsettia are just some of the flowers mentioned. Mexican surfing is a big deal.Volcanoes and horticulture are briefly discussed.   Mexico's coral reefs are highlighted. The Gulf of Connor McDavid - that's the most important factoid from this week's show.Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE.Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE.

In Episode 49 of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, we sit down with Dustin Saunders of Little Hollow Flowers, a specialty cut flower farm nestled along Colorado's Front Range. Dustin shares how a fallen ash tree unexpectedly led him and his partner, Kate, into flower farming, and how their diverse backgrounds in landscaping and biodynamic vegetable farming shaped their approach. We discuss season extension techniques, the challenges of farming in Colorado's extreme climate, and their passion for growing dahlias, ranunculus, and unique perennials. Dustin also shares insights into building a thriving farmer's market presence, working with the Colorado Flower Collective, and the importance of supporting local flowers over imports.If you love growing flowers, sustainable farming, or supporting local blooms, this episode is a must-listen!

Row crop farmers attending the 73rd annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show in Memphis has a bleak outlook on the upcoming growing season. With input costs remaining high and commodity prices low, growers are preparing for a tough year for the second time in a row. There is some hope though, as USDA Secretary brooke Rollins recently announced plans for farmers being able to begin applying for money from the $10 billion passed in relief aid at the end of 2024.

It may be winter, but it's the right time to prepare for a spectacular summer of gardening. Jon Weiss, a Larimer County Master Gardener, shares all the things you should (and shouldn't) do now to set yourself up for success.

So we got absolutely walloped. Breaking from the trend of the last few winters, the GTA and much of Ontario got absolutely nailed with snow over the last week. Records were set. Driveways were shovelled again and again and again and again. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland recount Snowmageddon 2025 on this week's episode of The Growing Season. Matt highlights his adventures blowing close to 20 driveways with 14”- 16” of snow blanketed over the area. Over the last few weeks the GTA has seen close the 2.5 feet  it has been absolutely crazy  With climate change on the forefront of our minds shouldn't storms like this be a thing of the past? Snow ploughs dropping insanely heavy snow at the ends of our driveways. Yikes  Is there a way of avoiding such a mess? How will your trees and shrubs deal with all this snow?  Will there be damaged done to their structure? Can your pets drink melted snow safely? Streamers and lack of lake freeze becomes a topic of conversation. The McFarland trio recount historical snow storms. 1975, 1977, 1999 share the spotlight.Jack tells a ploughing story for the ages.  Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE.Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE.

So who had “an important time in history” on their bingo card for February 2025?We sure didn't! Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland guide The Growing Season into waters inspired by the current news-making trade-war that Canada currently finds itself embroiled in with the United States. We're proud to be Grown in Canada!Obviously politics will figure into this week's conversation and Canada's border with the US is the topic that kicks off the show. What does “Made In Canada” actually mean? Where does broccoli come from at this time of the year. Jack and Matt get into an argument over the subject. The trend from farming in Canada gets the boys heated in conversation. What is the “Wheat Board?”  How does it function? Jack dives into the different types of farming and their environmental impact. Canada is known for their blueberries. Why? Cheese, milk, eggs and all things dairy are Canadian specialities. The trio discuss our dairy superiority. You'll be surprised to learn the water requirements for a single cow. Potatoes!  Yup. We get Canadian about them spuds. Canola is the most valuable crop you can grow in Canada. Hens and hormones - let's talk. If it's grown in Canada the McFarlands talk about it on this week's show. Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE.Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE.

"This week's show makes repeated references to coition, coitus, copulation, carnal carnivals and other c words.  We'll be putting the Bed in flower beds on this weeks episode of The Growing Season and may not be suitable for the fruits of your intimate interactions... "Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland highlight the sexiest plants for Valentines Day in what has become an annual tradition. Romantic movies, music and treats for this time of the year come into focus. Jack and Matt tell stories about falling in love with their wives. Roses, roses, roses... What a great place to start.  How do you keep your cut flowers looking fresh well after Valentines Day?Does the colour of the floral vase make a difference? How has Jack's cancer journey affected the romantic side of his marriage?Matt discusses his grocery journey this past week.  In trying to buy Canadian products he happened upon some interesting products. Orchids, chrysanthemum, baby's breath and many more plants are reported to have aphrodisiacal qualities.  The trio bust some myths. Viagara and chocolate - Happy Valentines Day!Does coffee have a relationship with intimacy?   We find out. Swords, shields, bottles of monkey urine and underdeveloped chicken embryos - yup, all related to Valentines Day. Looking to get in the mood?  Try some whale vomit. Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE. 

Shan and Don introduce Dr. Lee Kalcsits from Washington State University. Dr. Kalcsits is project head for SPARC: Strengthening Pear and Apple Resilience to Climate. He outlines what that grant will focus on over the next several years. Additionally, Don and Kari talk early season orchard maintenance as a follow-up to last season.If you'd like to help research, please take the survey for SPARC: English - https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eyfLFPQZ3dHutUiSpanish - https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8q21anBgzuBmlamHosts: Don Seifrit, Kari PeterSpeakers: Shan Kumar, Lee KalcsitsMusic Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org This work is/was supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Specialty Crop Research Initiative project "Preparing U.S. Pome Fruit Production for Extreme Temperatures in a Changing Climate" (2024-51181-43289; Accession #1032988)Make sure you sign up to get notified of future Extension events for tree fruit growers! Sign UpFlight Seasonalities of Main Fruit Pests During the Growing Season

There was just SOOOO much info.50 Years and Counting pt. 2 is the feature on this week's episode of The Growing Season.What did people do before the microwave?   Lynne McFarland describes how she would heat up her husband's meal when he arrived home from the jobsite late at night. "Imagine If You Will" takes you back to 1975. Jaws, mutton chops, blockbusters, muscle cars and smoking in operating rooms are just some of the touchstones mentioned. "99% of all the oxygen around the world is stored in rock..."How much toilet paper will a human use in their lifetime? What is caustic soda?Jack McFarland tells a story about how buried construction materials really threw a  monkey wrench into his plans.Horticultural chemicals and their sale/use over the last 50 years is discussed.   Matt tells a story of an industry peer that was exposed to said chemicals over the course of time. Jack's extensive use of pressure treated wood in the 1970's and 1980's comes into focus. DDT - that acronym sends shudders down the spines of many - and for good reason!   The McFarlands discuss why. Roundup, roundup, roundup... Lets debate.  The new formulation of Roundup is chatted on. Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE.

What has changed in the last 50 years?A LOT!   The last half century is dotted with enough change that you could say the world that once was no longer is.  The McFarlands discuss the changes in the world of horticulture that have occurred over the last 50 years. Jack and Lynne are celebrating 50 years of wedded bliss and we thought that was a great conversation piece for The Growing Season.Matt reminisces about his experience snow tubing with the kids.  IT WAS AWESOME.Jack discusses the difference in the price of fuel 50 years ago.   You might not want to know!Harlequin Maples and why they are no longer used is discussed.  The Ash is no longer used as a street tree and its such a shame as its a glorious organism.  Leaf miner and birch borer are the reasons we don't use many birch these days.   That's also a shame.  Hybridizing of large trees into smaller varieties is highlighted.  What evergreen uprights were popular 50 years ago?   Why have we changed our selections?  Pruning a Mountbatten Juniper is discussed and Matt openly wonders why they've stopped using Weeping Peashrub.The Purpleleaf sands cherry is a timestamp.  Matt explains why. Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE.

Proudly armed with their New Year Growing Resolutions, Andy and Kate sit down and plan out their 2025 growing season.  If our 2024 planning season episode is anything to go by, we wouldn't bet good money on solid plans emerging from this episode.  So grab a drink and join us as we dream, laugh and plan for the 2025 gardening season.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest advice before making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!Check them out here➡️ https://rb.gy/55t356

Early indications are that U.S. farmers will increase planted grain acres this year despite continuing low prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if it just didn't snow?   Or get below freezing? Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland take a hypothetical journey on this week's episode of The Growing Season.  Gone: Winter dives into "what if Winter just disappeared?"  Its a sobering topic but one that needs to be discussed with Climate Change coming to the forefront in the news once more. Matt discusses his snow filled adventures this winter.   "Streamers" have become a common term being used to describe snow events.  Are there more streamers happening in our current climate change filled landscape? Outdoor skating is being impacted due to climate.  The trio explain how. Jack focuses on human fluid transference and derails a WHOLE segment.  What is a GoGirl?   Matt follows this topic down the rabbit hole.The Ice Road and the trucks that transport goods across it come into focus.  The cost of produce and dry winters are correlated.  Want a snowless winter?  Be prepared to pay more at the grocery store.How would lack of winter effect birds and insects?  You'd be surprised to learn the myriad of interesting ways less winter would effect the former and latter.  Warmer climate = MORE TICKS!   Uh-oh. Jack links the spongy moth invasion and climate change...Cold weather has a surprising effect on human blood pressure. Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE.

Wondering how to keep track of your seed starting and planting times throughout the year? Confused about which dates to mark on your calendar and how to determine them? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss planning your growing season using a wall calendar. They cover why a physical calendar may be a good choice and walk through the steps to fill out your first and last frost dates, planting windows, and target seed starting dates. Listen to the podcast and get organized for a year of beauty and bounty in the garden! The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener's Workshop's YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a ⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠. In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions! Mentions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest Episode 25 - Seed Starting & Transplant Timing Episode 75 - Cool Flower Succession Planting in Very Early Spring & Beyond Useful Links (Including AT-A-GLANCE Yearly Wall Calendar) Shop: Seeds ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW iPhone App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (iOS App Store) ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW Android App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Google Play) ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne"⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gardener's Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ and co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa is the founder and owner of The Gardener's Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. Lisa is the award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Flower Farming School Online, Farmer-Florist School Online, and Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lisa's Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with her on social media. Layne is an avid gardener, seed starter, and engineer who loves learning and applying her technical knowledge to all areas of life, including gardening and growing flowers. Thanks for joining us!

Don joins Amy & Jack (filling in for JJ Gordon) to talk about new seed catalogs, how to determine if the newest variety is the best, rabbits and the importance of snow cover for our gardens and landscapes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Corey gives us an inside look at what goes into planning his farm's next growing season. Brent and Zach from AgXplore join the conversation, sharing their expert perspectives on optimizing every phase of farming decisions—from crop inputs and soil health to technology adoption and risk management.The discussion explores the challenges Corey faces as he preps his operation and how AgXplore's innovative products and strategies can provide solutions. Whether you're a farmer gearing up for spring or just curious about the behind-the-scenes decisions of a modern operation, this episode offers valuable insights into the planning process that ensures success. Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/