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Localscapes: Landscaping for Where You Live

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...

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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.

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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!

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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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Growing Your Own Seedlings With Red Butte Garden

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 - 2:17pm

Modern Gardner partnered with Red Butte Garden Greenhouse to bring you a simple guide to starting seedlings indoors. There are many advantages to growing transplants and we're here to help you succeed. Spring is the best time to get started, so let's get planting!

Indoor plants at Thyme and Place, a botanical boutique in Salt Lake City

Indoor Plants with Thyme and Place

Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 4:20pm

Modern Gardener visited Thyme and Place, a botanical boutique in Salt Lake City, to learn about some interesting houseplants and the best way to care for them!

Ashley Patterson and one of her cold frames in her backyard garden.

Cold Frame Gardening: Your Own Mini Greenhouse

Monday, December 9, 2019 - 4:04pm

We met with home gardener Ashley Patterson to learn about how she uses cold frames to keep growing fresh salad greens all winter long.

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Growing Microgreens and Sprouts Part 3: Growing and Eating

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 4:05pm

In this video we go over lighting, what seeds shouldn’t be grown and consumed as a microgreen and sprout, keeping a log, harvesting and storing, and finally tasting!

Zenaida Sengo showing Modern Gardener how to gift wrap with plants

Sustainable Gift Wrapping with Plants

Friday, December 22, 2017 - 5:10pm

Gift wrapping with plants is a great idea if you want to make a gift extra meaningful, and want to reduce waste during the holiday season. Horticulturist Zenaida Sengo joined Modern Gardener to show us how!

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