Episodes

  • Bleume - The New Houseplant Fertilizer!
    May 7 2025

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    YMGP has found a new product that we think you are going to love! It's just recently been released and we are all on the ground floor. But don't be fooled the by packaging, it's not a gardener's lotion, but as colorful as the bottle is, it's a plant fertilizer!

    So simple to use, not only will the beginner like the mild 7-7-7 no burn formula, but the experienced gardener will like the quick 4 pumps and disperse!

    Check out our interview with Sam Niemann, the inventor, researcher... well, the Mr. Everything of BLEUME!

    https://growbleume.com/

    Black Diamond Garden Centers
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    45 mins
  • Rain Barrel Design
    Apr 16 2025

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    This episode is a follow up to our "Advantages of Rainwater" show in season four. Scott is installing a rain barrel system from Jesse's company at the garden center. This episode talks about siting the system and a bunch of tips from Jesse. So listen in, there's a lot of information here.

    AND LISTEN IN FOR A PROMO CODE TO GET A DISCOUNT ON YOUR BLUE BARREL RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEM PURCHASE!!!

    Pictures to follow along with:

    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ANyLY2HdD/?mibextid=wwXIfr


    To build your own rain water catchment system visit:

    https://www.bluebarrelsystems.com

    Want to hear the first episode with Jesse? Click here:

    https://www.buzzsprout.com/887557/13567298


    Black Diamond Garden Centers
    Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 70 years!

    Bluebarrel Rainwater Catchment Systems
    The cost of water is rising. Reduce water and power bills by collecting rainwater...

    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!
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    47 mins
  • Engaging Kids to Learn Through Gardening
    Apr 11 2025

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    Em Shipman, Executive Director of Kidsgardening.org joins us to discuss kids learning through gardening. We discuss tips to get kids interested by playing in the dirt, experimenting with seed plantings and even just bringing toys into the garden bed. Developing an interest as to where food comes from by activities in and around the garden. Join us for a casual conversation, especially educators and childcare facilities, to learn how Kidsgardening.org can help with lesson plans and more!

    https://kidsgardening.org/


    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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    46 mins
  • What We Learned over Winter Break!
    Mar 26 2025

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    In our first spring 2025 episode, with all the early seeds planted and doing the basement germination thing, Mike & Scott review what they learned over the winter gardening break. I'm sure you remember those essays in school when returning to class in the fall, What I Did On Summer Break... here's the gardener's version!

    Some you may know what we learned, hopefully a few ideas you don't. And if you have more tips, message us and become a guest on the show! Remember, it's just a couple gardeners talking over the fence... so I am sure you can do it with no problem.

    In the next show we are also going to teach Scott it's a concrete or cinder block NOT a cylinder block! Jeez Scott! haha... Did you catch that mistake?

    Cement Block: Heavy, dense, and ideal for load bearing walls and foundations. Cinder Block: Lightweight, cost-effective, and perfect for DIY projects and garden structures

    Black Diamond Garden Centers
    Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 70 years!

    Bluebarrel Rainwater Catchment Systems
    The cost of water is rising. Reduce water and power bills by collecting rainwater...

    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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    53 mins
  • YMGP Top Ten Seed Packets - Flowers
    Mar 5 2025

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    And as promised, PRE-SEASON Episode number two, our fav flowering seeds to plant. Don't forget these can be annuals and or perennials you decide to sow. Take a listen as we discuss a few of our favs...

    Anybody ever do a large perennial raised bed? Thinking about doing one extra large one at the garden center as a display. Maybe even just a section of the display yard...??? Hmmm...


    Support the show

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

    Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!
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    25 mins
  • YMGP Top Ten Seed Packets - Veggies
    Mar 1 2025

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    And we are back! Well... it's a couple of PRE-SEASON Episodes to get the wires humming again. Besides, we are chatting about seed packets, as it's that time of year when you all buy seeds, prep them and back time their planting schedules. Take a listen as we discuss a few of our favs...

    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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    32 mins
  • Season 5: Final Thoughts 2024 Season
    Oct 15 2024

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    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.

    Here's the link for your rain barrel system!

    https://www.bluebarrelsystems.com


    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

    Have a show topic, send us a message or call 567-343-1349 and leave an old fashion voice message!

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    40 mins
  • Growing under the Covers
    Sep 25 2024

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    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 winter? Here's how you can do it!

    Direct link to her blog on this subject:
    https://www.midwestgardengal.com/growing-under-the-covers-usda-zones-5-and-6/

    If you'd like Lisa to appear at your club or convention, check out this link: https://www.midwestgardengal.com/services/teach/

    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

    Have a show topic, send us a message or call 567-343-1349 and leave an old fashion voice message!

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    1 hr and 13 mins