Question Roundtable - Thursday, April 4, 2002 Watch...
With signs of spring just around the bend, it's once again time to put the final touches on this year's garden plans. This program is devoted exclusively to your garden questions; call, write, or e-mail questions for Sue Gooch and her guests, Master Gardeners Randee Hokanson and Doug Mossberg

The Cutting Garden - Thursday, March 28, 2002 (Repeat) Watch...
Summer is a big bouquet of flowers ready to be picked and enjoyed throughout the house. Karen Kreiser from Erhard, Minn., grows a garden just for cutting. She reveals the plant selections she finds most suitable for cut flowers.

Peonies - Thursday, March 21, 2002 Watch...
Jill Stevens from Benson, Minn., has fallen in love with peonies. She and host Sue Gooch discuss the care and culture needed to produce the exquisite satin-like flowers of these old-time favorite June-blooming perennials, as well as show off some of Jill's favorite cultivars.

The Miniature Garden - Thursday, March 14, 2002 (Repeat) Watch...
Small plants deserve a garden of their own in order to show off their unique qualities. Jean Johnson from Perham, Minn., joins host Sue Gooch discussing and demonstrating how to put these tiny botanical wonders together in a garden of miniatures.

Gold in the Garden - Thursday, March 7, 2002 Watch...
Searching for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Then look no further than in your garden. Ken Anderson from Farwell, Minn., explains how the use of gold foliage and flowers can add a tone of richness to the garden that will surely catch your eye.

Patio Gardening - Thursday, February 28, 2002 Watch...
Small and intimate, patios, decks, and balconies lend themselves to a wide variety of plants in containers. Deb Brown from the University of Minnesota Yard and Garden Line visits with Sue Gooch at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for a lively discussion of the do's and don'ts associated with gardening in a confined space.

Flower Arranging - Thursday, February 21, 2002 Watch...
Perennial guest Ron Wienhold from Little Sauk, Minn. demonstrates and discusses various styles of flower arrangements suitable for everyday use in your home. Ron and host Sue Gooch talk about containers, plant material selection, and the aftercare of an arrangement.

Hosta - Thursday, February 14, 2002 Watch...
From the big and bold to the diminutive and dainty, hosta adds a unique character to a wide variety of landscape situations. Ron Synder, from Willmar, Minnesota shares his passion for this highly versatile foliage plant with host Sue Gooch.

Diseases - Thursday, February 7, 2002 Watch...
Feeling ill is not fun for either us or our plants. The plant doctor, Cindy Ash, plant pathologist from St. Paul, returns to the Prairie Yard and Garden porch to discuss symptoms and solutions for a variety of common plant diseases.

Grafting Fruit Trees - Thursday, January 31, 2002 Watch...
Gardeners can experiment with growing new kinds of fruit trees using the method of grafting. Tim Swedberg of Swedberg Floral in Battle Lake, Minn. has grafted literally hundreds of trees. Tim demonstrates the correct method to select, cut and attach grafts together to create a successful grafted fruit tree.

Medicinal Herbs - Thursday, January 24, 2002 Watch...
Ginkgo, Echinacea, and St. John's wort are just a few of the many medicinal herbs that can be grown and used. Marcia Neely, from Honey and Herbs in Benson, Minn. visited the Prairie Yard and Garden porch to share her insights into the resurgence of interest in these plants for all-natural, theraputic healing qualities.

Renville County Garden Tour - Thursday, January 17, 2002 Watch...
Host Sue Gooch visited four gardens in Renville County Minnesota - a secluded shade garden near Buffalo Lake, Minn., a restored prairie in Hector, Minn., a cutting garden and a compact vegetable garden both near Olivia, Minn. Each garden is an individual's own expression, yet collectively, demonstrates the joy and pleasure of working the land.

Vines - Thursday, January 10, 2002 Watch...
Mike Zins, Extension Horticulturist at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen, Minn. joins host Sue Gooch for a discussion and tour of a wide variety of vines displayed at the Arboretum. From the showy flowers of the clematis to the fruit bearing hardy kiwi, all have a unique place in the garden.

Noeremberg Garden Tour - Thursday, January 3, 2002 Watch...
Deb Brown, University of Minnesota horticulturist, takes us on a tour of Noeremberg Gardens, part of the Hennepin County (Minn.) Park System located along the shores of Lake Minnetonka. She places particular emphasis on the unique combinations of perennials and annuals displayed at the public garden.

Poinsettia and Its Relatives - Thursday, November 15, 2001 Watch...
In another of our series exploring the botanical relationships of plants, Margaret Kuchenreuther, a botanist as well as a gardener, returns to the Prairie Yard and Garden porch to describe the diverse members of the Euphorbia family.

Daylilies - Thursday, November 8, 2001 Watch...
Color abounds when you grow dayliles. These show stoppers of the perennial garden are easy to grow and definitely rewarding with their many blooms. Nancy Synder from Willmar joins host, Sue Gooch for an in depth look at a wide range of daylily varieties.

150 Years of Hardy Plants - Thursday, November 1, 2001 Watch...
From apples and mums to potatoes and azaleas - just a few of the many introductions of hardy plants from the University of Minnesota. Host Sue Gooch joins Mary Meyer, Associate Professor of Horticulture, at the Mn. Landscape Arboretum for a discussion of the research, past and present, that has produced these plant selections specifically adapted for our climate.

Lawncare Equipment Maintenance - Thursday, October 25, 2001 Watch...
Mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, - all have fairly simple engines. Maintaining them properly will add years to their lifetime as well as get the job done faster and easier. Tom Turner from Tony's Lawn Service in Morris joins host Sue Gooch for a demonstration of maintenance tips.

Viewer's Questions - Thursday, October 18, 2001 Watch...
From fall lawn care to how to grow garlic, tip roses, and protect newly planted trees - these are just a few of the topics we will cover. Larry Zilliox, Douglas Co. Extension Educator and host Sue Gooch will answer your questions. Our phones are available anytime so call in your questions early

Mums - Thursday, October 11, 2001 Watch...
Prairie Yard and Garden celebrates its 15th season by inviting Neil Anderson from the Mum Breeding Project at the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus. Neil and Sue visit the West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris and discuss mum varieties, growing tips and varieties that are suitable for growing in our growing region.