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Your Midwest Garden Podcast

Your Midwest Garden Podcast

By: 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. Serving the Toledo, Ohio area since 1953!© 2025 Your Midwest Garden Podcast
Episodes
  • Banana Tree Pups - Another Angle to over Wintering!

    Banana Tree Pups - Another Angle to over Wintering!
    Jul 2 2025

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    Scott brought in a new friend, who has a twist on over wintering Musa Basjoos... aka, hardy banana trees! We've talked before about Scott's banana trees, but he has not been as successful as Terry Keefe.

    Terry and Scott never knew they lived in the same neighborhood and had the same drive... to re-create poolside tropics in Midwest Ohio.

    Listen in as we discuss Terry's way(s) of having successful over winter success.

    And yes, Scott is jealous!


    Previous episodes:

    S3 E14: Banana Tree #1

    https://www.buzzsprout.com/887557/10762678


    S3 E17: Banana Tree #2

    https://www.buzzsprout.com/887557/10941034


    The Banana Trees 365 Update

    https://www.buzzsprout.com/887557/13070990

    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 you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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    Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!
    https://blackdiamondgrows.com/

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    43 mins
  • ALERT EPISODE: The Heat Is On!

    ALERT EPISODE: The Heat Is On!
    Jun 25 2025

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    The guys throw some quick tips on dealing with the extreme Midwest heat that's scorching the area. A few things to do and to NOT do! Basically... keep an eye on your plants/garden/landscape & lawn! And water them, hose yourself down too!

    Support the show

    Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!
    https://blackdiamondgrows.com/

    Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!
    https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast
    @yourmidwestgardenpodcast
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    29 mins
  • Attracting Hummingbirds

    Attracting Hummingbirds
    Jun 15 2025

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    Today, we welcome back the Midwest Garden Gal, Lisa Hinzman Howard. Scott found her blog about hummingbirds and had a few encounters this spring with the cute little fliers, so here's some tips & advice on attracting these long distance migrators. Help a traveler out, would ya?

    https://www.midwestgardengal.com/

    https://www.midwestgardengal.com/attract-more-hummingbirds/

    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 you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Support the show

    Black Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!
    https://blackdiamondgrows.com/

    Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!
    https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast
    @yourmidwestgardenpodcast
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    1 hr and 3 mins

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