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KJJP-FM 105.7 is currently operating at 15% of power, limiting its signal strength and range in the Amarillo-Canyon area. This due to complicated problems with its very old transmitter. Local engineers are continuing to work on the transmitter and are consulting with the manufacturer to diagnose and fix the problems. We apologize for this disruption and service as we work as quickly as possible to restore KJPFM to full power. In the mean time you can always stream either the HPPR Mix service or HPPR Connect service using the player above or the HPPR app.
Growing on the High Plains
New episodes are no longer released, but we invite you to listen to past programs from our archive below!
Hosted by Skip Mancini

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. 

Contact Skip Mancini about the program. 

Latest Episodes
  • Growing on the High Plains: Butterfly Garden—Part Two
    Today we'll continue our two-part series that offers tips on for how to summon the "flying flowers" to your garden. Because the more butterflies you have flitting around, the more lively the garden experience.
  • Growing on the High Plains: Butterfly Garden—Part One
    What's not to love about butterflies? As pretty as a flower and quite beneficial to growing garden plants, these welcome buddies deserve a little consideration.
  • Growing on the High Plains: Forcing Bulbs
    Gardeners, remember that you can always defeat the dumps that winter weather brings by forcing bulbs. It's easy, and it ushers a breath of spring in the dead of winter.
  • Growing on the High Plains: Seasons of Giving
    The holidays always take me back to a time with family, so today we'll wander back to the memories I have of visits with my dad, planting and growing in our very own garden.
  • Growing on the High Plains: Christmas Holly
    The traditional foliage trimming for the season might not be too common in our region, but there are holly varieties that can succeed on the High Plains!
  • Growing on the High Plains: Amaryllis - Part Two
    This week on Growing on the High Plains, tune in for part two of our deep dig on the splendid amaryllis.
  • Growing on the High Plains: Amaryllis - Part One
    There's a fun way to keep a promise of spring in your home throughout the chillier months of Winter. Consider potting an amaryllis bulb in your window, and bask in the bright, bountiful blooms that unfurl.
  • Growing on the High Plains: Conserve Comfort
    For Thanksgiving, this week's episode shares some sweet news about our holiday table, with a focus on conserves, jams, jellies, preserves, and marmalades.
  • Growing on the High Plains: Forcing Hyacinth Bulbs
    Today's episode might be a saving grace for any of you High Plains gardeners longing for a pop of Spring color on your chilly windowsill. If you try, you can force a hyacinth bulb in the winter months — offering a lovely reminder that Spring is always right around the corner.
  • Growing on the High Plains: Growing Garllic
    Believe it or not, this week's installment of Growing on the High Plains continues to keep an eye to next year's vegetable bed with a crack at the mighty garlic plant.
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