Drought Tolerant Plants
Episode 1; Season 23

It seems that every year during certain parts of the summer we experience dry conditions in our yards. Mary Meyer from the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum discusses recommendations on flowers, shrubs and trees that do well in drought conditions. Host Larry Zilliox.

A Prairie Homestead Resotration
Episode 2; Season 23

Have you ever wondered what your anchestor's farm would have looked like when they first homesteaded the land in the 1800's? Host Larry Zilliox travels to Todd County, Minnesota to visit with Dave Jacobson, who is restoring his grandparent's farm to recreate the prairie landscape of the 1800's.

The Rooftop Garden
Episode 3; Season 23

Over a century ago, sod houses were common throughout the prairie. Corrie Zoll from the Minnesota Green Roof Council, details why today's homeowners are opting to implement rooftop gardening to help control cooling and heating costs, and as a way to help the environment by reducing and filtering storm water runoff. Host Larry Zilliox.

From Shade To Sun
Episode 4; Season 23

Storms, tree diseases, and construction can damage shade trees and have lasting effects on your landscape. What was once shade is now full sun. Larry Zilliox visits Donna Middleton's yard to see how a homeowner can make the transition from shade to full sun.

The Art Of Bonsai
Episode 5; Season 23

Bonsai, simply meaning a tree growing in a pot, has been practiced for centuries by Asian cultures. Larry Zilliox meets bonsai artist Lloyd Harding as he explains the fascinating world of creating these living works of art.

The Vegetable Garden
Episode 6; Season 23

Vegtable gardens have regained popularity as families look for alternatives for pesticide-free vegetables and to reduce grocery costs. Ted Pew, from the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, explains the basics of vegetable gardening. Host Larry Zilliox.

The Perfect Back Yard
Episode 7; Season 23

Every gardener strives to create the perfect back yard, the one with all the features that create a sense of aesthetic beauty. This week Prairie Yard & Garden visits the lake home of Linda and Glen Heubner in rural Kensington, MN that incorporates many features and creates the near perfect yard.

The Wedding Garden
Episode 8; Season 23

In the last few years the trend for wedding venues has moved from indoors to outdoors. In the upper Midwest this means summer garden weddings. Join host Larry Zilliox as he tours a wedding garden with guest Mary Norton from Linstrom, MN.

Wine Vinegars And Herbs
Episode 9; Season 23

For years wine making aficionados have been making their own vintage wine verities. Nancy and Ron Leasman from Long Prairie, MN have taken wine making one step further by making herbal wine vinegars. Host Larry Zilliox visits with Nancy and Ron and they discuss the old world tradition of making herbal vinegars.

The Evolving Garden
Episode 10; Season 23

Gardens seem to always be in a state of change. Our yards often start as a blank pallet and then over years the gardens evolve to match our desire to create aesthetically pleasing spaces. Join host Larry Zilliox as he visits with Steve Cederstrom of Willmar as they discuss the changes he made to his yard over a nine year period.

Growing Dahlias
Episode 11; Season 23

For sheer beauty and impressive color in a single bloom it's hard to beat a dahlia. Randy Siem, and award winning dahlia grower from Litchfield, discusses with host Larry Zilliox the characteristics important to raising state fair winning dahlias.

The Farmers Market
Episode 12; Season 23

This week Prairie Yard & Garden visits the Willmar Farmer's Market. With over 50 vendors it is one of the largest farmer's markets in west central Minnesota. It displays and eclectic mix of traditional country market produce as well as specialty crops, meats, craft items, and canned and baked goods. Join host Larry Zilliox as he tours the Willmar farmer's market.

Emeral Ash Borer
Episode 13; Season 23

The Emerald Ash Borer is the latest in a line of highly destructive tree insects that is now devastating ash trees in the upper midwest. Join host Larry Zilliox and his guest Jeff Hahn, U of M entomologist, to learn more about this pest and steps we need to take to slow its march across the nation.