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Garden Guys

Garden Guys
Soil Health
Southwest Colorado
Gardening
Flower Gardening
Biodiversity
Tomatoes
Chili Peppers
Sunflowers
Trees
Pollinators
Microorganisms
Human Microbiome
Climate Change
Agriculture
Mental Health
Onions
Durango
Durango, United States
Seed Saving
Native Plants

Tom and Darrin take a light-hearted look at gardening in the Four Corners and Southwest Colorado. Darrin is the CSU Extension Director in La Plata County and Tom runs GrowFoodWell.com. Each week, Garden Guys topics could include: growing a diversity of fruits and vegetables in a challenging climate; tips on seeding, planting, processing, and eating the bounty around us; garden disasters (and how t... more

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Happy Birthday, America! 250 years old and you don't look a day over 200! We fire up the (veggie-oil-fueled) copter and head over to the SOIL Garden in Durango. We talk about all things gardens, how plants make kids grow (see what I did there?), and ... more

Love us a site visit, especially when we see someone else's garden doing better than ours! This week our intrepid duo travels (by bio-fuel helicopter) to a site visit in La Plata County where Sean Stewart (Red Cliffs Pottery) has developed his own ec... more

Darrin's on vacation (what do you expect - he's a government worker) so we go back to the summer of '23 when the season sure felt similar. AND: the word of the week!

The good, the bad, and the ugly. Thank you, Mr. Eastwood.

Glass half-full: it hasn't really been that hot. Yet

Glass half-empty: it hasn't really rained south of Hermosa. For a long time.

We talk about irrigation, all things alliums, sad seed sit... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Stewart
Stu, Red Cliffs Pottery founder and local gardener
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Episode: Going on a Trip on our Favorite Rocketship!
Jo Robinson
Author and investigative journalist specializing in science and health
eatwild.com
Episode: Jo Robinson - Part 1
Jude Schuenemeyer
Co-founder of MORP
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Episode: Core Conversations: Thanksgiving Edition
John Piccaro
Tomato grower talked about on the episode
local grower in La Plata County
Episode: Piccaro's Paradise
Pam Wilhoyt
Founder and co-director of Pine River Shares
Pine River Shares
Episode: Pine River Shares Community Farm
Chris Rasmussen
Grow Manager, Pine River Shares
Pine River Shares
Episode: Pine River Shares Community Farm
Dan Hobbs
recent transplant to Montezuma County with Pueblo Seed Company
Pueblo Seed Company
Episode: Pueblo Food & Seed Company
David Temple
Master arborist and owner of Trees of Trail Canyon
Trees of Trail Canyon
Episode: Trees of Trail Canyon
Scott Smith
Greenhouse owner and former Master Gardener student
Episode: Whoa. Now that's a Greenhouse!

Hosts

Tom Bartels
Host of Garden Guys; runs GrowFoodWell.com; likely focuses on practical growing, climate-adaptive strategies, and home-garden optimization.
Darrin Parmenter
Co-host; CSU Extension Director in La Plata County; involved in Garden Guys discussions on extension practices and local agriculture.

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Jo Robinson Interview - Part 2
Q: Why is certification important when shopping for grass-fed or pasture-raised products?
Certification provides an independent guarantee of how animals were raised and fed, helping consumers avoid greenwashing and making it easier to identify products that truly meet grass-fed standards.
Jo Robinson Interview - Part 2
Q: What sparked Jo Robinson's interest in nutrient density and grass-fed systems?
Her work began with research on omega-3 fatty acids and how feeding practices influence nutrient content; collaborations in Greece on purslane-fed chickens demonstrated how diet affects meat and egg nutrition, which led to broader findings on pasture-based systems.
TBT - Encore Show - Listeners' Questions
Q: Would you advise that I adhere to the space requirements on the seed packets, or can I get away with tighter spacing to grow more in that space?
Spacing is a balance between the seed packet guidelines and your soil fertility and amendments. If your soil is well-amended and rich, you can often plant a bit closer than the packet suggests, but you should avoid overcrowding which competes for nutrients and moisture and can push plants to seed early. A practical approach is to use square-foot style planting and measure out near to the recommended spacing, then adjust based on real soil conditions and plant performance.
Encore for Rain - bring it (back)!
Q: Well, I have what I would call a garden etiquette question. When visiting a friend's garden and you see weeds, is it appropriate to pull them or is that a faux pas?
The hosts suggest it depends on the weed and the situation, but generally you should consider the person's sensitivity, ask for permission if possible, and be mindful of their attire and garden state; using that approach fosters goodwill rather than unintended criticism.
Whoa. Now that's a Greenhouse!
Q: Do you find that that is a learning curve that you've had to deal with, with having a greenhouse?
Scott positively affirms that finding the right balance of environmental control has been a crucial learning curve for him.

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What is Garden Guys about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Garden Guys offers a practical, regionally focused dive into Four Corners and Southwest Colorado gardening. Episodes cover climate-adaptive growing, irrigation strategies (notably drip systems), soil health, season extension, preservation and canning, and the day-to-day joys and frustrations of tending home gardens. The hosts share hands-on tips, local context, and personal anecdotes, often incorporating guest expertise to broaden perspectives on crops, orchard heritage, and food systems. Notable throughlines include water management in arid climates, agroecology and regenerative practices, and community resources for home gardeners. The format tends to balance instructional guidance with light banter, making it approachable for hobbyists w... more

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1. Sean Stewart
2. Jo Robinson
3. Jude Schuenemeyer
4. John Piccaro
5. Pam Wilhoyt
6. Chris Rasmussen
7. Dan Hobbs
8. David Temple

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