Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast · Forum Communications Co.

Make the holidays merry and bright for the gardener on your list

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Greenhouse work sounds romantic until you realize it's a demanding business.

Growing Together hosts John Lamb and Don Kinsler discuss holiday gift-giving for gardeners and address listener Michelle's career transition question. Don shares wisdom from running a garden center for 25 years, addressing common misconceptions about greenhouse work. The episode covers gift ideas across all gardening interests: houseplants (clay pots, books, fertilizers), landscape features (sprinklers, water features), and career guidance emphasizing work ethic and flexibility. Don stresses that while gardening experience is valuable, understanding that garden centers are businesses requiring profit margins is essential. The episode balances practical instruction with authentic expertise.

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Practical Christmas gift ideas for gardeners, rooted in winter use and spring planning.

John Lamb and Don Kinsler keep the focus on practical Christmas gifts for gardeners, with winter weather never far away. Snow gets treated as insulation for perennials, and it also brings the useful reminder to check for rabbit damage and add protection where it is needed.

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Gift ideas for the gardener who already owns the obvious tools.

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