
Growing on the High Plains
Airs Thursdays at 10:30 am CT and Saturdays at 8:35 am CT
Years ago Skip Mancini left the rocky coast of Northern California to return to her roots in the heartland. Her San Francisco friends, concerned over her decision to live in a desolate flatland best known for a Hollywood tornado, were afraid she would wither and die on the vine. With pioneer spirit, Skip planted a garden. She began to learn about growing not only flowers and vegetables, but hearts and minds. If you agree that the prairie is a special place, we think you'll enjoy her weekly sojourns into Growing on the High Plains.
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Latest Episodes
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On today's episode, tune in for a sweet story in the round. Sometimes the best treats are worth chasing, but remember that "you can't always get what you want."
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It's been hot, High Plains. I don't know about you, but I already have my mind on the Fall—and t's about that time to start planning for planting some trees around your place.
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Today, we're getting a little fruity as I share an annual tradition that takes over my kitchen for a while — but it's all for a good, furry cause.
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Folks, it's been HOT. That's why today's edition of Growing on the High Plains will talk about plants that can handle the heat.
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On today's edition of the program, winter is coming. (Well, not really, but don't tell the snowballs!)
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If there's one thing for sure on the High Plains, it's been TOO HOT to think too much about planting ANOTHER garden when it's a challenge to keep up with care for the one that's in the ground. But now is the time to begin planning if you're hoping for an autumnal plot.
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Today's edition of Growing on the High Plains will praise the mighty "love apple," also known as the "wolf peach"—though you and I know them as plump, juicy tomatoes.
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Is it a cantaloupe? Is it a honeydew? Is it a muskmelon? Well, yes and no...but it's definitely a Jenny LInd melon!
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Today, we continue our discussion of milkweed—a crucial plant for monarch butterflies and other pollinators, but also a resource for humans throughout history.
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Today's Growing on the High Plains kicks off a two-part exploration of the glorious milkweed plant. Crucial for some species, it's a great addition to any outdoor space — and it's easy to care for, too.