Rooted in Utah: A Green Journey with Tony Gliot, Director of Salt Lake City’s Urban Forestry Division Today, we're delving into the fascinating world of Urban Forestry with Tony Gliot, the Director of Salt Lake City's Urban Forestry Division. In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the power of shade, the benefits of trees, and more! • Tony's journe…

Jana's Husband Eric makes his Podcast debut! In this hilarious Memorial Day special, Eric shares practical gardening tips that anyone can implement. Don't miss the Memorial Day sale at American Stone! www.american-stone.com This is the type of trunk protector that every gardener needs: https://amzn.to/3oArOjS Follow us on Instagram! https://www.ins…

Gardening Utah is BACK, baby! In this quick episode, Jana catches us up on what’s been going on since last fall. Hear the funny story of her State Fair winning squash, (shoutout to Lanny for paying her State Fair entry fees!) potential flooding and more. More episodes on the way! The absolute BEST garden tool: https://amzn.to/3Qc7cXo Follow us on t…

Fall is planting season! Cameron Allcott with Progressive Plants joins Jana to discuss some amazing perennials to plant this time of year to enjoy for years to come! Learn the benefits of Fall planting as well as some unique and interesting varieties of perennials you may not even know exists! Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: Reminisce…

Aldine, KRCL's Punk Rock Farmer joins Jana for a fun episode talking about the #agrihood. We talk everything from Farmers Markets, the benefits of growing your own food and different varieties of tomatoes and peppers. Listen to Jana’s appearance on his show: https://krcl.org/blog/radioactive-070822/ Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: Hyd…

Today we play a little game of "Never have I ever..." Garden edition. This has been such a weird year all around for weather, pests, plant diseases etc and many of us are experiencing some "firsts" in the garden no matter how seasoned we are. I read what our listeners posted about what’s happening in their yards, as well as Horticulturist Liz Hamil…

Get inspired with Nikki Hancock from Botanicals in Kaysville and Sandy while she tells us ways we can still have beautiful outdoor surroundings in a drought. Container gardens is an easy way to do it! We also learn some lessons from our St George friends on how to have a beautiful, yet waterwise landscape in our current conditions. In the tip of th…

Jana and Cameron are in studio today having a fun conversation about design principles, how to keep your yard from MELTING in this heat, and ways to have the yard you want but conserve water at the same time. Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=aronia+hedger Follow us on the gram: https://i…

Eric Marble is back with all the tips and tricks we need to know to maintain our turf grass in this drought. www.chanshare.com Mentioned in the show: Grubx à https://amzn.to/3z2f2NV Follow us on the gram: https://instagram.com/gardeningutah PROMO CODES: Free Shipping on Seed Orders Over $45 at True Leaf Market! $5 off your Big Yellow Bag, use code …

Mark Anderson from Anderson’s Seed and Garden in Logan joins Jana for a Tomato Clinic! Learn everything you need to know to grow a successful harvest of Tomato’s this season! Links mentioned in the show: FoxFarm FX17010 Bush Doctor CalMag à https://amzn.to/3KN6o89 Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: Sister redhead! https://www.progressive…

Mark Anderson from Anderson’s Seed and Garden in Logan joins Jana to discuss all things seeds, vegetables, and more! What to plant now, and what to sow directly in the ground after the last frost. Also learn how to care for Raspberry bushes in Utah, and what to do if your fruit tree flowers got hit by the latest freeze. Also, learn THE recipe for t…

In the tip of the week, Jana covers the crops and flowers you can plant now and which you should be waiting on. Then Jana and Cameron answer a few more of your Spring Garden questions. Then we deep dive into things you should consider when hiring help for your landscape. Whether it’s a landscape designer, yard maintenance, or a landscape installati…

Is it too early to plant pansies? Does it help to plant marigolds by your tomatoes? What do I fill my garden box with? All of your spring garden questions answered by our experts! Follow us on the gram: https://instagram.com/gardeningutah Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=Show+Off+Starlet…

Shaun Moser, Manager of Conservation Garden Park joins Jana to discuss our relationship to lawn. When did lawns first get established, and what purpose was it for? Be inspired and learn the benefits of lawn and alternatives to provide a similar effect while conserving water. In the tip of the week, Jana explains why putting Epsom salt on your flowe…

The hottest new trends in Utah Landscapes with Cynthia Bee from Localscapes! She walks us through how to make your landscape more efficient. We discover resources for learning, and saving money with NEW local rebates that may be available to you. Let your yard work for you instead of you working for your yard! Links: https://utahwatersavers.com - g…

Indoor seed starting season is upon us and Jana gives us the top 10 most common indoor seed starting mistakes to avoid! Everything from starting too early to improper lighting conditions, you’ll learn how to start your seeds with success! Also in the tip of the week, learn two things to never do when you bring home a new houseplant! Follow us on th…

Never waste money or time in the garden again! Mike Lorenc from Conservation Garden Park tells us the products we should never buy and why, and the garden practices we should stop right away. The bonus? You’ll save so much time, and money! Upcoming classes at the Park: https://conservationgardenpark.org/events Follow us on the gram: https://instagr…

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 m…

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…

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.…

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 Plan…

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 …

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 …

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 discussi…

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 gus…

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 Gard…

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% …

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 fa…

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 visit…

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 …

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 d…

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 her…

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 Sou…

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 G…

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 offe…

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…

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/428831361453…

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 th…

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 pa…

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…

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!…

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 fro…

Landscape Designer Jessica Schmutz joins Jana and Cameron to talk about new trends in Landscape Design! What plants are gaining popularity and what will be hard to find this year. We also discuss why it’s important to hire a Landscape Designer and how they can help you avoid pitfalls in your garden and yard. Find Jessica and other experts: https://…

The team from Progressive Plants is here to talk Hydroponics and the future of growing food! The President of Progressive Plants Janet Simonich, Matt Przybysz and Cameon Allcott join Jana for a discussion on how it works, what vegetables they are growing, and how YOU can buy some! Home Hydroponics: https://amzn.to/3aWFzyo https://gardeningutah.com …

Part 2! Fruit Tree Pruning and all about Apple and Peach Trees with Horticulturist Alex Grover and Cameron Allcott with Progressive Plants. When to prune, and how! Also a secret place where can you get amazing fruit pies in Utah! Learn how Apple cider is made, and which varieties to use. Also more on peach trees and learn which trees need pollinato…

Fruit Tree Pruning and all about Apple Trees with Horticulturist Alex Grover and Cameron Allcott with Progressive Plants. When to prune, and which Apple tree to never buy and the best, most delicious varieties to plant! https://instagram.com/gardeningutah https://Facebook.com/gardeningutah https://instagram.com/janamfrancis https://progressiveplant…

Part two of the truth about the garden myths you read on the internet. Horticulturist Liz Hamilton and Cameron Allcott from Progressive Plants use science-based information to explain why some of the common advice we hear about and see just aren’t true. Should you add fertilizer when you plant? Do planting marigolds with your tomatoes really do any…

The truth about the garden advice you read on the internet! We dig deep into traditional garden advice and debunk the myths and misconceptions that many people think is true. Horticulturist Liz Hamilton and Cameron Allcott from Progressive Plants use science-based information to explain why some of the common advice we hear about and see just aren’…

Creative ways to upcycle your Christmas tree in the tip of the week! Jana speaks with Marita Tewes Tyrolt, Horticulture Director of Red Butte Garden tells us the difference between Xeric and Xeriscape. She also inspires us with a continued virtual tour of each themed garden at Red Butte Garden and highlights some of the interesting and notable plan…

Marita Tewes Tyrolt, Horticulture Director of Red Butte Garden tells us the changes that they had to make in 2020 after losing so much revenue due to Covid19. Then, she inspires us with a virtual tour of each themed garden at Red Butte Garden and highlights some of the interesting and notable plants in each that could work well in our yards too. Sh…