Fawn Rueckert of Sego Lily Flower Farm. KUED, All Rights Reserved

Tips for Starting Your Own Cut Flower Garden

It’s increasingly popular to grow your own food, but have you ever considered growing your own market bouquet of flowers? W e visited local South Jordan flower farmer Fawn Rueckert to get tips about how to start a beginner’s cut flower garden.

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Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 3:47pm

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Lizzi Brosseau holds the root ball of a Moonshine snake plant, just prior to propagation at Freckle Farm in Hyde Park, UT. KUED, All Rights Reserved

How to Propagate Indoor Plants

Friday, June 19, 2020 - 10:29am

Anyone can propagate an indoor plant—no horticulture degree or master gardener certificate required. With the help of Lisa Gramse, store manager at Freckle Farm in Hyde Park, Utah we here at Modern Gardener are here to show you how.

Seedlings under a grow light.

Tips for How to Use Grow Lights

Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 1:58pm

Has quarantine got you using a grow light for the first time? Are your plant starts just not flourishing like you’d hoped? We spoke with Moonlight Garden Supplies to get some of our most pressing grow light questions answered.

Gino Sky in front of his Salt Lake City area spring landscape. KUED, All Rights Reserved.

Spring Bulbs in Salt Lake City: Gino Sky Landscape Feature

Friday, April 17, 2020 - 8:17am

Gino Sky is a Utah author and poet who loves extravagant flowers as much as he loves words. He learned his love for bright and eye-catching flowers from his mother. "I do it for show, because that's what my mother taught me, to always have something showy." We visited Gino Sky this month to get a closer look at his beautiful and fragrant landscape.

Localscapes - Finished yard redo

Localscapes: Landscaping for Where You Live

Friday, May 25, 2018 - 10:46am

Don't landscape the fun out of your yard! Localscapes® uses a design approach for landscaping that solves many common challenges. Join us as we learn about creating "localized" outdoor living and playing spaces that are in harmony with our climate.

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Back-Farms with The Green Urban Lunch Box

Monday, April 23, 2018 - 1:00pm

Modern Gardener visited with Shawn Peterson of The Green Urban Lunch Box to learn more about their Back-Farm program, which installs and maintains home gardens at a senior's home using volunteers and farm apprentices. Watch the video to learn more!

What's Up With Your Soil?

Tuesday, April 9, 2019 - 5:05pm

The health and quality of your soil cannot be underestimated when it comes to producing a successful garden. In fact, many plant diseases and problems start in your soil. We at Modern Gardener called upon local soil expert, Paul Grossl, to learn more.

Red Butte Garden Greenhouse Tour - Part 1

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - 2:29pm

The Modern Gardener team visited Red Butte Gardens to gain some insight for the upcoming growing season. Greenhouse manager Eric Cook gives us a tour of the Red Butte’s impressive tropical plant collection.

Modern Gardener on CSAs

Community Supported Agriculture

Friday, August 11, 2017 - 4:52pm

CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, and it is a great way to get local, seasonal produce while supporting local farmers and building community. Join us as we meet with Luke Petersen of Petersen Family Farms to learn more!

Fred Montague with tools Copyright KUED

Garden Planning for Beginners with Fred Montague

Monday, March 25, 2019 - 10:59am

Planning your Garden for spring is never an easy task which is why Modern Gardener partnered with Professor emeritus Fred Montague to ease your gardening woes. In this episode, we bring you a tried and true garden box design, as well as the best tips and practices for gardeners of any experience level.

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