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Your Midwest Garden Podcast

Mike O'Rourke, Scott Sandstrom

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A casual conversation about gardening in the Midwest with Toledo's Garden Guy, Mike O'Rourke and Rookie Gardener, Scott Sandstrom. Mike interviews various guests, from experts to local DIY gardeners in a relaxed conversation. While Scott keeps the subjects down to the weekend warrior level. We hope you enjoy each podcast episode, as even the most basic topics can reveal a surprise tip or hint you may not know about! Your Midwest Garden is sponsored by Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. Se ...
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Send us a text Today we wrap up season number FIVE! This final show of the season is a mixed bag of tidbits and wishes that you had a great gardening season. We know it was tough in the Midwest with another drought, Spotted Lantern Fly, Aphids and of course the sun and HEAT of the summer. Check out our final thoughts of this past gardening season. …
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Send us a text Today's episode recorded just before Summer 2024 ended, is a part two of sorts to our recent episode, The Forgotten Season. This episode has Lisa teaching us about building and using garden row covers. Which let's us to continue growing cool weather veggies all winter long. Doesn't some fresh veggies sound great in the dead of the wi…
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Send us a text ENCORE EPISODE: Bringing back one you may have missed in the archives... listen into VINE TIME! Gourds, Pumpkins or Squash? Mike has a mystery fruit growing in NW Ohio, bringing up the question about Cucurbita (Latin for gourd) or herbaceous vines in the gourd family. Then, the alternative use of pumpkin seeds... got to listen in for…
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Send us a text Today, along with the Midwest Garden Gal... we walk through the simple step by step process of growing garlic in the Midwest. The good news is that this prcess is spread out over a nine month period and five of those months you don't have much to do at all... if ANYTHING! Join us and bring a pencil & paper. We once again welcome in o…
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Send us a text , ALERT EPISODE: Today's episode stared with a conversation with a garden center customer. And took off from there... Mike & I have brought on board a returning guest, Amy Stone, of The Ohio State Extension Office to discuss the invasive Tree of Heaven. And the tag along friend, the Spotted Lantern Fly. We chat about how hard it is t…
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Send us a text The Midwest Garden Gal joins us once again to discuss The Forgotte n Season. The late planting season time to sow some more cool weather veggies right now in mid August! Take a listen and take advantage of the warm soil and soon to be cool morning dew. PLUS, get some cucumber scoop form the Iowa expert herself! Here's the Grow guide:…
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Send us a text The guys welcome in, returning guest from Season One... Melisa Sherman-Weckerlin! Melisa is the grower at Black Diamond Garden Centers, our business and sponsor, where she also oversees plant buying. Melisa and Scott have been discussing natives though-out the work days this year and it was time to bring her back to educate us with s…
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Send us a text Mike & Scott touch on a number of mid-summer gardening issues. From using a "Phone A Friend" Lifeline to basic tomato end rot to save your next harvest. Black Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 70 years! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If yo…
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Send us a text YMGP went on "on the road" today... we visited the Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District offices to discuss what they do and to find out about an event they are in charge of. So, if you are close by, plan on making a day trip to Holland, Ohio for the Lucas County Farm Connection, on July 20th, 2024. https://www.lucasswcd.org/lcf…
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Send us a text Just a quick update on some news for YMGP as Feedspot RSS Reader has listed our show in their top 15 gardening podcasts for 2024! The best Nursery podcasts from thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by relevancy, authority, social media followers & freshness. Listen in for all the details, plus a few more tidbits. https://podca…
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Send us a text Today we welcome back The Midwest Garden Gal for a pollinators discussion. But more so, since June is perennial month and pollinators week falls within the month of June, we decided to combine the subjects into one fun conversation. Lisa, The MGG, is based in Iowa and its nice to get that western midwest side of the gardening world n…
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Send us a text It seems like a perennial, the Asiatic lilies are on the come back... popularity wise. These easy to care for "true" lilies have great size and colorful blooms. So stop reading this and hit PLAY on your favorite podcast player app and get the scoop on these sun loving, tropical looking lilies! Black Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Bla…
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Send us a text What we thought would be a super fast episode... turned into a number of revealing tidbits unknown to Mike. But not to worry, Mike had a thing or two on that 5th Year Rookie. And Scott's hoping his one impressive tidbit find, YOU may not know either... listen in and find out! Black Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nursery…
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Send us a text The FOUR C's for this show are not what all the ladies are thinking... today's diamonds are not carats (but carrots is a better guess). Nope, today's C's are Cosmos, Coleus, Cleome and Cabbage (?). A few sun loving plants we think need 15 seconds more fame than they are getting. So let Mike & Scott help introduce these plants to you,…
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Send us a text Steve, one of our loyal listeners introduced Mike & I to Lisa Hinzman Howard, aka The Midwest Garden Gal after he attended one of her garden show lectures. That gave us a chance to invite Lisa on the show to discuss her recent book, Cheap Tricks Gardening. Listen in as we talk about the western half of the midwest and about facets of…
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Send us a text Let’s talk lawns, subscribers. If you fertilize your own or have a lawn service company push the spreader, you should know the basics. And seeing that the first-round application is close to closing as this article prints, it’s time to get spreading. But the biggest advice is this; if you’re going to spend the money fertilizing, plea…
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Send us a text The guys get into the nitty gritty of the Goldenrod, which gets a bad rap as a ragweed. A native North American perennial wildflower that's tall, slim with fluffy golden flower spikes in various shades of yellow. Once an invasive species, we discuss the change in direction for this easy to grow beauty. Black Diamond Garden Centers We…
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Send us a text One of the first spring bloomers, even popping up through the snow... the Hellebore. Associated with the Easter holiday, the Hellebore or Lenten Rose has an interesting association with the rising of Christ, the first bloomer of spring and of interesting note is actually an evergreen? Tune in as we have more tidbits of info to pass a…
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Send us a text Many think the Clematis Vine is a fragile, delicate flower. That it's a hard plant to keep going. But Scott thinks it's a great tropical looking climber and would look great in a sunny area. So we dive into the ABCs of the queen of the climbers... from A to Z! Listen in to hear what we discovered while doing our homework. Black Diamo…
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Send us a text Multiple chances of recycling occur with worm composting... from garbage to garden. Saving the landfills, food scraps that feed the worms, worms recycling that into compost, compost giving nutrients to veggies/herbs, veggies coming back onto our plates. The garden circle of life, all with the help of worms. From the common worms we p…
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Send us a text And we're back... season number five has officially begun! To keep everyone from getting frostbite, I know... the warmer weather has hit us early but lets keep the itch to garden in the planning stages. Until the temps are consistently warm, all the critters are still in their winter naps. Disturbing their beds would be a bad thing w…
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With more than 40 years of experience in finance, Vic Melfa knows what makes a company’s culture really work. As the visionary founder and president of Factor Investment Group, he has skillfully steered the company toward remarkable achievements, including the prestigious inclusion in INC Magazine's 500 Fastest Growing Companies list twice, and a s…
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Send us a text GETTING THAT ITCH TO GET BACK INTO THE GARDEN? WELL NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO PREP. AND THAT MEANS GIVING YOUR PLANTS THE BEST WATER AVAILABLE... LISTEN IN TO THIS RECENT, BUT IMPORTANT EPISODE! We were in search of why rain water perks up our lawns and gardens more than tap water. Not a scientific white paper chat, but a quick 101.…
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Both emerging entrepreneurs and experienced business executives have much to gain from the world of sports. In this episode, we are joined by a true legend, Fran Tarkenton, a former NFL quarterback and entrepreneur extraordinaire. Tarkenton draws from his experiences on the field and in the boardroom, sharing his thoughts on how leaders can elevate…
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In the past year, I've engaged in conversations with numerous managers and executives contemplating a shift from the corporate realm to the SME sector for diverse reasons. Whether you find yourself considering this transition or are already navigating it, this serves as a reminder or a guide to adapt successfully. Venturing into the SME landscape o…
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In this episode, we meet Anders Eriksson, a true hockey legend with over 15 years of NHL experience, including a Stanley Cup championship. Although his current role as hockey director for the Florida Kings helps fulfill his sense of purpose as a former professional athlete, it’s his philosophy on development and coaching that truly defines him. Eri…
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You may have come into the new year with some budget to spend, projects to be delivered,and new initiatives to be undertaken however may not have the internal capability to delivery and need to look for contractors to support you. Here are 8 ways to help you when you need a contractor or team of contractors for your business…
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When pet owners decide to move or are relocated for work, they are often faced with the heart-wrenching decision of whether their furry companions can join them in their new location. Companies that relocate domestically and internationally are seeing the upside to offering pet transport benefits to their employees and are gaining hero status as a …
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The topic of trust dominates our conversation with retired Sgt. Major Greg Kelly. Through gripping anecdotes and candid personal reflections, Kelly shares how his experiences as a Green Beret and Boston firefighter helped shape his understanding of what it truly means to lead with integrity. Noting the profound impact military service has had on hi…
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Major life transitions such as moving come with a lot of stress, especially for aging adults. On this episode, we sit down with Greg Gunderson, a pioneer in the Senior Move Management industry and founder of Gentle Transitions of California, to discuss the inspiration behind his company. The reassurance and relief Senior Move Management services pr…
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If there is one defining aspect of Kiera DesChamps career, it would be helping people navigate the twists and turns of life. Her roles as an educator, college administrator, and counselor have all centered around empowering people to thrive, regardless of their circumstances. Now, as she guides business development for the CRI's move management com…
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Delivering exceptional customer service is the mission of most moving companies, but what sets Showtime Relocations apart is the pride they take in their craft, the empathy they bring to each move, and the understanding that they're not just handling possessions; they're handling people's lives. In this episode, we'll explore how owners/spouses Chr…
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Send us a text Our last episode for the 2023 gardening season... a little smorgasbord of last minute things to do, Mike does a reverse pop quiz on Scott, plus a few insights on the most downloaded episodes of season four. Jump to the end for several of our coupon codes... help support our show (popularity wise) by purchasing with these codes and pl…
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Andrew Miziniak's journey from a childhood behind the Iron Curtain to founding the global training and development firm, Hansa One, is a testament to the power of curiosity, adaptability, and cultural understanding and the influence it has on communication. His insights into language and culture are a roadmap for organizations navigating the comple…
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Send us a text The guys welcome back, Mike Chancey...aka Mushroom Man. Mushroom Mike is here to explain to Scott which types of mushrooms are in the energy drink he has been consuming for a few weeks now. Why those particular mushrooms were probably chosen and how they help with the mind and body. Magic Mind was designed for long-term boost in cogn…
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Intelligent automation and AI are revolutionizing today’s workplace environments…and it doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. Leading the charge is Invoke, a firm dedicated to transforming business processes through automation-based solutions. Our guest, Johnny Ramodino, CEO of Invoke, shares a realistic depiction this technology and the wa…
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Send us a text This episode is an unscheduled ALERT EPISODE! Amy Stone from The Ohio State Extension Office contacted us, wanting to update our listeners about the spread of the Spotted Lantern Fly. Listen in as we discuss the spread of this pest, how you can help destroy the next generation... thus saving crops like grapes. If you like wine, then …
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Send us a text YMGP traveled to visit and speak with the North Baltimore Garden Cub last week. The group requested the subject of winterizing your garden & landscape. We turned it around on them and had the group become our third co-host for the night! So together, we chatted about buttoning up the garden and so much more. See, those experienced ga…
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Join Anthony Horton, Corporate Relocation International’s CEO, as he reveals the vision behind 'The People Part of Business' podcast. Horton’s years spent in Human Capital Management have given him a unique perspective on the value of employee engagement and how elevating the human experience within any workplace can significantly impact recruitmen…
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In this episode of "The People Part of Business," we sit down with Dave Gilbertson, longtime UKG Software executive, as he recounts his remarkable professional journey, spanning the minor leagues of baseball to the open mic of the comedy stage and ultimately to a thriving career in corporate strategy. Dave’s unconventional path proves that there ar…
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Send us a text YMGP once again hits the road... traveling to Bensell's Greenhouse to discuss safe ways to bring your house plants inside for the winter. But we added a twist! Toledo gardener Amanda joins us to share what she does to bring her plants in from summer vacation out on the patio. Will our resident expert, Mary, agree with her approach? L…
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Send us a text We were in search of why rain water perks up our lawns and gardens more than tap water. Not a scientific white paper chat, but a quick 101. We found the answer and a easy way to collect rain water! PLUS, our guest proved Mike wrong about city regulations! Something Mike was happy to be wrong about. So listen in, it's basically a doub…
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Send us a text Back in Season One, we discussed hydrangea care. https://www.buzzsprout.com/887557/6117871 With the number of questions that are still asked about hydrangea pruning, which time of year, why didn't mine bloom this year? This episode, it's strictly a chat about pruning. Black Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn …
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Send us a text A quick reminder show about 4.5" type of perennials that are usually on sale at this time of year. They might not look the best, but hey, they've been sitting in a tiny container in the hot sun all summer just awaiting your TLC and a forever home! Support the show Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Oh…
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