Rooted in Utah: A Green Journey with Tony Gliot, Director of Salt Lake City’s Urban Forestry Division Today, we're delving into the fascinating world of Urban Forestry with Tony Gliot, the Director of Salt Lake City's Urban Forestry Division. In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the power of shade, the benefits of trees, and more!     •    Tony's journey and his role as the Director of Salt Lake City's urban forestry division.     •    Insights into the amazing story of trees in Utah.     •&nb ..read more

Jana's Husband Eric makes his Podcast debut! In this hilarious Memorial Day special, Eric shares practical gardening tips that anyone can implement.    Don't miss the Memorial Day sale at American Stone!  www.american-stone.com This is the type of trunk protector that every gardener needs: https://amzn.to/3oArOjS Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/gardeningutah ..read more

Gardening Utah is BACK, baby!    In this quick episode, Jana catches us up on what’s been going on since last fall. Hear the funny story of her State Fair winning squash, (shoutout to Lanny for paying her State Fair entry fees!) potential flooding and more. More episodes on the way!   The absolute BEST garden tool: https://amzn.to/3Qc7cXo Follow us on the gram: https://instagram.com/gardeningutah Links mentioned in the show: https://www.american-stone.com Jana's award winning squash video ..read more

Fall is planting season! Cameron Allcott with Progressive Plants joins Jana to discuss some amazing perennials to plant this time of year to enjoy for years to come! Learn the benefits of Fall planting as well as some unique and interesting varieties of perennials you may not even know exists!   Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: Reminiscent™ roses https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=remin+coral  Links mentioned in the show: https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=bee+balm   My absolute favorite garden tool: https://amzn.to/3Qc7cXo   Fo ..read more

Aldine, KRCL's Punk Rock Farmer joins Jana for a fun episode talking about the #agrihood. We talk everything from Farmers Markets, the benefits of growing your own food and different varieties of tomatoes and peppers.   Listen to Jana’s appearance on his show: https://krcl.org/blog/radioactive-070822/   Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: Hydrangea Paniculata Limelight Prime®! https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=limelight+prime   My absolute favorite garden tool: https://amzn.to/3Qc7cXo     Follow us on the gram: https://insta ..read more

Today we play a little game of "Never have I ever..." Garden edition. This has been such a weird year all around for weather, pests, plant diseases etc and many of us are experiencing some "firsts" in the garden no matter how seasoned we are. I read what our listeners posted about what’s happening in their yards, as well as Horticulturist Liz Hamilton teaches us how to tackle the dreaded Squash Bug!   Link to Jana’s Viral TikTok mentioned in the show: https://www.tiktok.com/@janafrancis/video/7126291893926825259?_t=8UZHrJer0CE&_r=1   Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the w ..read more

Get inspired with Nikki Hancock from Botanicals in Kaysville and Sandy while she tells us ways we can still have beautiful outdoor surroundings in a drought. Container gardens is an easy way to do it! We also learn some lessons from our St George friends on how to have a beautiful, yet waterwise landscape in our current conditions.   In the tip of the week, Jana talks about how planting Zinnias can help and attract  our pollinator friends.   Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: Cesky Gold Birch! https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=cesky+gold ..read more

Jana and Cameron are in studio today having a fun conversation about design principles, how to keep your yard from MELTING in this heat, and ways to have the yard you want but conserve water at the same time.     Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=aronia+hedger   Follow us on the gram: https://instagram.com/gardeningutah   PROMO CODES:   Free Shipping on Seed Orders Over $45 at True Leaf Market!     The germination heat mat I love à https://amzn.to/33bMofE   $5 off your Big Y ..read more

Eric Marble is back with all the tips and tricks we need to know to maintain our turf grass in this drought.  www.chanshare.com   Mentioned in the show:  Grubx à https://amzn.to/3z2f2NV         Follow us on the gram: https://instagram.com/gardeningutah   PROMO CODES:   Free Shipping on Seed Orders Over $45 at True Leaf Market!       $5 off your Big Yellow Bag, use code DIRTDEVILS when you purchase: https://www.bigyellowbag.com/      Get a $35 credit to Home Chef!  https://www.homechef.com/i ..read more

Mark Anderson from Anderson’s Seed and Garden in Logan joins Jana for a  Tomato Clinic! Learn everything you need to know to grow a successful harvest of Tomato’s this season! Links mentioned in the show:   FoxFarm FX17010 Bush Doctor CalMag à https://amzn.to/3KN6o89   Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub of the week: Sister redhead! https://www.progressiveplants.com/catalog.html?0=sister+red     Follow us on the gram: https://instagram.com/gardeningutah   PROMO CODES:   Free Shipping on Seed Orders Over $45 at True Leaf Market!   &n ..read more