1999 - 2000 PY & G Program Resources

1999-2000 Prairie Yard and Garden program resources

The Salad Bowl - April 27, 2000 Watch...
Salad is no longer limited to a few varieties of lettuce, and has now taken on a worldly look. Bob Johannes from Hancock joined host Sue Gooch to share his experience growing and eating a multitude of exotic greens from this country as well as from abroad.

Lakescaping - April 20, 2000 Watch...
With the continued development along the shorelines of our 10,000 lakes, we need to look carefully at protecting the quality of these precious natural resources. Carroll Henderson from the DNR in St. Paul and host Sue Gooch discussed factors to consider when planning to landscape your home at the lake near the water's edge.

Growing Orchids - April 13, 2000 Watch...
With its showy blooms, this Cadillac of the plant kingdom only appears to be difficult to grow. Shirley Holt from Montevideo joined host Sue Gooch to tell us just how easy orchids are to grow.

Question Roundtable - April 6, 2000 Watch...
With spring just around the bend, it's once again time to put the final touches on this year's garden plans. This episode of PY & G focused exclusively on answering your questions.

Ottertail County Garden Tour - March 30, 2000 Watch...
To celebrate the 13th season of Prairie Yard and Garden, host Sue Gooch toured the gardens of Ottertail County in Northwest Minnesota. Accompanied by gardners Tom Geiser and Tim Hanley of Fergus Falls, Clarence Bjorkland of Richville, Nellda Lehne of Underwood, Sonja Oehler and Karen Kreiser of Erhard, and Jean Johnson of Dent, Sue visited a wide variety of unique and interesting gardens located in this picturesque lake region of Minnesota.
(Repeat, originally aired 10-7-99)

Growing for Show - March 23, 2000 Watch...
Chippewa County Master Gardener Barb Larson and host Sue Gooch discussed various tips on "growing for the show." Barb shared tips on how to prepare produce for the judges at county fairs and she gave advice on making sure specimens are ready for the show.

Asparagus - March 16, 2000 Watch...
In the vegetable garden, nothing says spring more than the emerging tips of tender asparagus. How to successfully grow this delectable early season vegetable was the topic for host Sue Gooch and guest, Ray Bielke from Carlos, MN.

Tree Diseases - March 9, 2000 Watch...
Cindy Ash, plant pathologist from St. Paul, made a return visit to our porch. This time she and host Sue Gooch discussed the consequences of girdling roots in trees, as well as other common diseases of landscape trees.

Starting Seeds: Tips and Tricks - March 2, 2000 Watch...
The time is approaching to start a wide variety of vegetable and flower seeds. This relatively simple process can be made even easier knowing the tricks and tips Steve Poppe, Plot Coordinator at the West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris, shared with host Sue Gooch.

Lilacs - February 24, 2000 Watch...
Ron Wienhold of Little Sauk, Minnesota, stopped by the Prairie Yard and Garden porch to talk about lilacs. He and Sue discussed lilac varieties, history, and care.

Wintering Tender Perennials - February 17, 2000 Watch...
Gardening in zones three and four limits our choices in perennials that survive the winter, but many tender perennials can be overwintered inside. Lavonne Swart, Renville County Master Gardener, shared her secrets for success with these not-so-hardy plants.

Winter Care of Houseplants - February 10, 2000 Watch...
Chris Melberg of Morris Floral joined host Sue Gooch on the porch to talk about proper care of houseplants in the winter. Some common problems to winter growing along with their remedies were discussed as well.

Dwarf Conifers - February 3, 2000 Watch...
Evergreens offer a diversity of texture and color that combine well with many of our flowering plants. Ken Anderson from Farwell, Minn. joined host Sue Gooch and discussed the versatility of using dwarf conifers in the landscape, as well as the plant choices that are rapidly becoming available in the garden centers.

Creating a Garden for the Birds - January 27, 2000 Watch...
Al Glaeseman, Douglas County Master Gardener, joined host Sue Gooch to discuss how to encourage birds to take up residence in your yard, adding another dimension to the many joys of gardening.

Plant Families - January 20, 2000 Watch...
Margaret Kuchenreuther, plant biologist and gardener, returned to the Prairie Yard and Garden porch to describe the basics of how and why plants are grouped into particular families, paying special attention to members of the rose family and also the group of plants commonly called the umbels.

Growing Melons - January 13, 2000 Watch...
Wes Gray from Morris, Minn. shared with host Sue Gooch his gardening tricks and tips for guaranteed success in most years with this tasty late summer fruit.

Munsinger Gardens - January 6, 2000 Watch...
Prairie Yard and Garden traveled to St. Cloud, Minn. for a visit to the impressive Munsinger and Clemons Gardens. Located along the Mississippi River, these gardens are a must see for anyone traveling to central Minnesota.

Garden Accessories - November 18, 1999 Watch...
Guest Randee Hokanson and host Sue Gooch shared tips on how to make a garden a unique and special place using garden decorations and accessories.

Garden Photography - November 11, 1999 Watch...
Doug Mossberg, Kandiyohi County Master Gardener, visited host Sue Gooch and shared his tips and secrets for obtaining top-notch garden photos that will last a lifetime.

Daylilies - November 4, 1999 Watch...
Guest Nancy Snyder and Host Sue Gooch took an in-depth look at daylilies, an easy to grow perennial flower with many rewarding blooms.

Hosta - October 28, 1999 Watch...
Ron Snyder, Willmar, joined host Sue Gooch and shared information on hosta, one of the most versatile foliage plants around.

The Dry Shade Garden - October 21, 1999
Jean Johnson from Jean's The Right Plant Place joined host Sue Gooch to share the many plant varieties that can tolorate limited sun and limited moisture. Perfect for that shade nook under trees or overhangs.
(Repeat, originally aired 3-4-99)

Question Free-For-All - October 14, 1999 Watch...
Larry Zilliox, University of Minnesota extension educator, and Sheila Norling, Douglas County Master Gardner, joined Sue to answer viewer questions about gardening in the in north. Fall lawn care, growing garlic, tipping roses, and protecting newly planted trees were just a few of the topics covered.

Ottertail County Garden Tour - October 7, 1999 Watch...
To celebrate the 13th season of Prairie Yard and Garden, host Sue Gooch toured the gardens of Ottertail County in Northwest Minnesota. Accompanied by gardners Tom Geiser and Tim Hanley of Fergus Falls, Clarence Bjorkland of Richville, Nellda Lehne of Underwood, Sonja Oehler and Karen Kreiser of Erhard, and Jean Johnson of Dent, Sue visited a wide variety of unique and interesting gardens located in this picturesque lake region of Minnesota.

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