Growing on the High Plains Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.; Saturdays at 12:45 p.m. Growing on the High Plains with Skip Mancini teaches about all things that grow on the High Plains.  Listen as Skip discusses gardening or talks with the pros around the region.  One things for sure, Skip will prepare listeners for growing just about anything.

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Henbit - Today Skip exposes a weed that disguises itself as a pretty spring flower.

Chives - This herb is at home in both the kitchen and the flower bed.

Phlox - A look at one of the most popular flowers in the garden.

Pioneer Plantfinder - Not all New World explorers discovered countries.  Some found new plants for the world to enjoy.  Today we'll look at a naturalist who helped record the floral finery of the gulf coast of Texas.

Broccoli - You'll have to grow this veggie in a narrow weather-window on the high plains, but the health benefits make up for any extra care it might require.

Bromeliads - These popular houseplants can pay you back with babies galore!

The Money Plant - This old-fashioned plant from the cutting garden flowers with coins of the realm.

Poke Salad - A traditional spring tonic in some parts of the country, this salad can pack an unexpected punch if picked late in the season. 

Eastern Red Cedars Part 2 - A tree that helped save the soil in the Great Dustbowl has now become a pest in many areas of the High Plains. 

Eastern Red Cedars Part 1 - A tough tree for tough growing conditions on the High Plains. 

Going Green Part 2 - Now there's another choice besides 'paper or plastic' in the checkout line, but it's not necessarily a new-fangled idea. 

Roses - We complete our Month of Love programs with a brief history of everybody's favorite Valentine flower.

Loveweed - Today we continue our search for Valentine plants by going off the beaten path to discover a noxious weed that may help you find your true love.

Strawberry Valentine - A look at red ripe fruit that can say 'I love you berry much'!

Love in a Mist - Today we celebrate the beginning of the Month of Love with an annual flower that bears the unusual name of Love-In-A-Mist.

Going Green - Tips on keeping your garden (and the planet) on a healthier environmental course.

Late Bloomers - Today we'll plan ahead for summer blooms that show their beauty in shade and shadow. 

Bonsai Plants - A look at some basics of this gardening art form. 

Jade Plants - What could be better than an easy care houseplant to keep something green going during winter weather. 

Fir Trees - A look at the classic holiday tree. 

Live Christmas Trees - Care and feeding of a holiday tree that will be around long past the holidays.

Christmas Holly - Look for this traditional holiday plant on cards and wrapping paper, because it's hard to find in High Plains gardens.

Persimmons - Persimmons are possibly the most pucker producing palnt on the planet!