Rosie on the House

9/18/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Garden Notes With Jay Harper!

Fall gardening tips from soil preparation to raised planter ideas including hay bales, horse troughs and square foot gardening.  Explaining planting from seed the leaf, root and modified stem type of vegetables.  Advantage of frost cloth besides protection from frost.  Rule of thumb for watering.  And the benefits of pollinators.

9/11/21 - OUR 9/11 SPECIAL! WHAT CAN BE DONE TO RESTORE UNITY?

We look back at 9/11 by focusing on 9/12.  How Americans became unified in their resolve to stand strong.  Grand Canyon University Historian Dr. Dean joins us to recall what Americans did to show their resolve and what makes historic US war events different from 9/11.  And listeners share their stories about that day.  Its a conversation worth your time.

9/11/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Protecting Pets From Wildlife In Your Neighborhood!

You are living in their environment.  Amy Burnett of Arizona Game And Fish explains what you can do to avoid encounters like bobcats, coyotes, javalina, birds of prey and other wildlife.  And what to do if you encounter them while hiking or walking your pet.   Our Arizona Staycation winner Ronna Murphy talks about her trip to Prescott, Arizona.  Plus discussions on an amazing glue Rosie found, parapet leak prevention and home warranties.

9/11/21 -OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees With SavATree!

Certified Arborist John Eisenhower discusses soil enhancements, the many benefits of wood chips and other tips to keep your trees thriving.  Testing a different type of grass besides rye for winter lawns with interesting results.  Who's responsible if a neighbor's tree causes damage to your property?  And our Tree Of The Month:  The Canary Island Pine Tree.

9/4/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Surge And Lightning Protection! Pool Sanitation With Little Chlorine! Life Worth Living In Place!

Follow up on monsoon prep clarifying the difference between surge protection and lightning protection.  APS Solar Buyback rates decreasing October 1st.  What you need to know.  Plus the Weekly To Do with Steve Berens, CEO of the Clear Comfort pool system.  An innovative, alternative way to treat pools for healthier, cleaner water, with little maintenance producing chlorine amounts less than tap water.

9/4/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Creating A Backyard Habitat For Wildlife!

Thinking about livening up your backyard? Want to attract wildlife and birds? Now that fall is approaching, start planning your backyard habitat and enjoy the birds, butterflies, and lizards that pop by for a visit.  Plus, how to control the unwelcomed 'wildlife' like mosquitos, flies, ants and other pests so you can enjoy your backyard habitat.

9/4/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Arizona Farm Bureau! Farm Fresh Arizona Apples!!

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree is joined by Mandy Kirkendall of Apple Annie's in Willcox, Arizona.  Apple Annie's is a family farming operation that's one of the premier 'you-pick' fruit and vegetable growing areas.  Mandy discusses their harvest season and how they share the family farm experience when you visit.  Including those delicious pies and other treats too!

8/28/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Homeowner Questions And Answers!

Its it worth insulating a hot garage?  Rosie explains insulating alone isn't enough.  Seal or need to replace a 3 year old tile shower leak?  Cause of a window leak could be from stucco or roof leaks?  Weekly To Do with Water Use It Wisely for simple ways to save water.  And our Life Worth Living In Place segment on making your medical wishes known.

8/28/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Draining Surface Water! Its Not A Cut And Dry Solution

When developing raw land, the first thing to do is develop a drainage plan.  But over time in that development, changes can occur leading to problems draining surface water.  We discuss how that happens and why its not an easy solution.  Plus Romey's notes from The Arizona Water Law Conference including a water diversion plan to move flood water to parts of the West.

8/28/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! The Urban Farm! Planting Fruit Trees!

Farmer Greg Peterson has the lowdown to ultimate fruit tree success.  Digging the proper hole, dirt and planting mix proportions for the hole, mulch, fertilizing, watering, shade, root stocks, chill hours and more.  The varieties that work in the low desert and the 3 things that can kill your fruit trees.

8/21/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! What’s Next When Your Roof Is Leaking Or Damaged? And Other Homeowner Questions!

Our certified roofers have been very busy after storm damage. Tyler Johnson of Johnson Roofing discusses the things you should do if you can't get a roofer in a timely manner. Our 'Aging In Place' segment on elderly fall prevention around the home and a great product we found that can help. Plus homeowner questions on dust in the home, water heater draining and air conditioner condensate problem.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-monsoon-prep/

8/21/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Thinking ’Outside The Box’ About Water!

A different perspective on water conservation. Water is a finite source but infinitely renewable. We only see it at the point of use. We discuss how you should 'think outside the box'. Water is used for creating products from electricity to plastics. In some cases more water to make one product! And with the recent record rainfall, it doesn't mean reducing conservation efforts.  
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-record-rainfall-doesnt-mean-reducing-water-conservation-efforts/

8/21/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Gardening With Jay Harper! Fall Prep And Planting!

Record monsoon rainfall has softened the ground making it easy to start tilling a place for your fall garden. Jay has a time saving way to prepare your garden soil over 3 weekends for 30 minutes each week. Seed tips including spacing and a simple way to plant using seed tape. Root and leaf edibles to plant now and establish a harvest thru spring. Plus thoughts on lawn transition to fall rye grass.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-fall-garden-prep-with-jay-harper/

8/14/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Vinyl Windows And Flood Insurance!

While our long hot summers have some homeowners wondering if vinyl windows are durable enough to be a smart choice for Arizona homes, they’re one of the most popular choices that Rosie-Certified partner DunRite Windows & Doors installs.  Sal Sacauto explains why they can be more bang for your buck.  Plus if you think you don't need flood insurance in Arizona, Rosie has some things to consider.

8/14/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Water! Use It Wisely And Still Have A Beautiful Landscape!

Donna DiFrancesco of Rosie Certified Water,Use It Wisely  joins us to talk landscaping.  Specifically the ways to be water conscience and still have a lovely yard.  Whether installing a new landscape, renovating an existing one, or just looking for ways to conserve water in an urban environment, proper planning and design are essential to creating a water wise landscape!