Rosie on the House

4/29/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Desert Botanical Gardens And Boyce Thompson Arboretum

The Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix  is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres.  Boyce Thompson Arboretum is the oldest and largest botanical garden in Arizona with desert plants and trees from around the world.  Jennifer visited both places and discusses what you'll see on your next visit.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-botanical-garden-interview/

4/22/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! #RefreshBBQGrill & Homeowner Questions

Whether you use your grill daily, weekly, monthly, this is the time to refresh it so your grilled eats stay delicious.  Current events and homeowner questions with an opinion about power factor correction capacitors, vinyl siding and solar install questions, recoating a wood patio and more!
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-refresh-bbq-grill/

4/22/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Sheds Are Not Just For Storage Anymore!

Think sheds are for storing things you don't have room for in your home?  Bob and Rachel Oxley of our newest Rosie Certified Partner Urban Shed Concepts talks about other uses they've designed and built for other applications.  With valuable advice on how to plan for your shed with ideas you may have never thought of.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-sheds-more-than-just-storage-with-urban-shed-concepts/

4/22/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! #BackyardAnimals With The Urban Farm!

The Urban Farm's Greg Peterson and Kari Spencer of City Farming Book.com discuss the advantages of having chickens, goats and other livestock for you backyard.  The many, many benefits they provide from food to fertilizer, proper ways to protect and house them and checking your city and rural codes for keeping them.  
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-backyardanimals-with-greg-peterson-of-the-urban-farm-and-kari-spencer-of-city-farming-book/
 
 
 

4/15/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! #Fountains&Pools

Discussion on water features like fountains or living ponds that can make a soothing accent to your home.  Our Tucson Partner Omni Pool Builders talks about a water feature design that went to a whole new level.  And we visit with our other Tucson partners Pella Windows And Door and Rebath Of Tucson during the SAHBA Home Show.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-fountains-and-ponds/
 
 

4/15/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Plants That Work In The Desert & Those That Don’t

What plants, bushes, vines, palms, even fruit bearing trees grow well in the desert while other don't?  Think Green's Landscape Architect Angelique Kerbaugh has many suggestions that adapt well to our desert climate and some that are not worth the effort.  With added discussion on soil prep, water and fertilizing.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-plants-that-work-in-the-desert-and-those-that-dont/

4/15/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! #Lawn Transition With Jay Harper

Its time to begin transitioning your lawn.  Or not.  Garden/Lawn Expert Jay Harper discusses cutting, watering and fertilizing tips to bring the summer bermuda lawns back from winter rye grass.  Especially during the dry period before monsoon season.  Plus what is the reason to 'paint' tree trunks.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-lawn-transitions-with-jay-harper/

4/8/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! #PoolBarriers & Homeowner Questions!

Meghan Chute of The Drowning Prevention Coalition Of Arizona discusses pool barriers to prevent drownings.  But that's just one layer of protection.  Additional layers to consider because adult supervision is not enough.  Dr. Sky talks about the modern day space race back to the moon.  Pella's new showroom in Tucson.  Homeowner questions including why we don't recommend washable air conditioning filters.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-pool-barriers/

4/8/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Getting Your Air Conditioning Ready For Summer!

Todd Russo of REEis Air Conditioning breaks down how the air conditioner works to cool your home by transferring heat.  The function of its parts like coils, compressors, motors, air handler and condensate line. What uses the most energy in a unit. Disadvantage of short cycling. All part of the importance of a pre-summer A/C maintenance check.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-getting-your-ac-ready-for-warm-weather-with-reeis-air-conditioning/

4/8/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! #PinkTrumpetTree #Irrigation

Agriscaping Expert Justin Rohner discusses the Tree Of The Month the Pink Trumpet Tree.  A top notch shade tree that produces beautiful blooms, loves the heat and provides some medicinal purposes.  Deep watering tips to address summer heat and avoid root rot.  Core aeration for lawns and natural ways for weed control.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-talking-trees-irrigation-tree-of-the-month-pink-trumpet-tree-with-agriscaping/