Farmer Greg of The Urban Farm provides some great tips on gardening to grow fruits and vegetables.  Observing the space to determine where to plant, watching sun patterns, ingredients for healthy organic soil, how weed are a good thing (to a point) and watering tips and tricks.  If you ever had an itch to plant a garden, listen to what Farmer Greg says.

We open the show looking at the stars in a clear, dark sky!  Astrophysicist, former fighter pilot, and Chairman of the Oracle State Park Dark Sky Initiative Mike Weasner talks about how Oracle became the first Arizona State Park to get the initiative, star parties, astronomy photography, stories as a fighter pilot, apps to assist the night sky view and homeowner details about night lighting.

Do You Need To Ventilate Your Attic?  The answer may suprise you.  Rosie discusses that topic along with more listener calls about last week's topic 'Out-sulation', epoxy flooring for an airplane hanger, shower drain issue, ceiling fans and drill bit help drilling into cement.

Rosie has a follow up on raidiant barriers, explains the cost of designing and remodeling bath and kitchen, and helps callers with their home issues including insulation, neighbor's smoking problem, plumbing leak, replacing a flagstone patio, and more!

Donna & Steve of Water, Use It Wisely talk about the many ways to conserve and properly water your trees and plants efficiently.  You can find tips on water scheduling HERE.

We're all excited to see rain as Monsoon Season officially starts.  Dr. Sky discusses Mars and its effects on the closest its been in 15 years. Our Arizona Staycation Of The Month owners Nancy & Ted from The Lazy Trout Cabins & Motel in Greer, AZ and our winner Domingo join us to talk about the beautiful Greer, AZ.

Its NATIONAL HOMEOWNERS MONTH! Rosie tackles home maintenance questions from listeners including advice on what to look for and ask during a final walk thru of a home purchase. Rosie Certified Realtor John Gluch discusses the hot housing market in Arizona. And Rosie talks about some of the scams that don't save you money on your electric bill.  

There's insulation.  And OUTsulation!  You may consider some insulation on the outside to keep cooler during the summer.  Rosie has some ideas on outsulation including Enduromax.  Plus more listener insulation questions, water heater maintenance and installing baseboards on an adobe wall.

John Eisenhower of Integrity Tree Service talks about our Tree Of The Month, The Phoenix Datoliphia (date palm tree), unique root system of palm trees, preparing trees for monsoon season and a disease that can effect saguaro cactus'.  Plus listener questions on their tree issues.

Rosie kicks off the show with a rundown of topics including The Bellmont Stakes, Arizona activities, Rosie's tool suggestions for Father's Day, and Meteorogist Royal Norman talks about the beginning of Monsoon Season comparing dewpoints versus humidity.  (And boy do we need the rain)

All month, we focus on the roof.  There are various types of roofing systems.  We look at 6 of them and 2 new wild ideas on our BLOG. More listener home question on designing and building landscaping, roofing, and a challenging plumbing question.  

Rosie tackles listener questions about their 'house, home, castle or cabin'. Including replacing the anode rod in your water heater and plumbing/water pressure issues. Plus Casa Grande, AZ Information & Security Officer Thomas Anderson talks about crime prevention guidelines for your home.   Here's Rosie's Home Security Consumer Guide

June is Dairy Month.  Julie Murphree of Arizona Farm Bureau and Kevin Danzeisen of Danzeisen Dairy discusses the process and procedures of how their milk goes from the cows to the store in glass bottles! (No cartons)

Updating the activities around Arizona, stories surrounding the continuing drought, a delicious summer dessert from Jan D'Atri and we talk with the winner of our Rosie On The House Arizona Staycation to Snowflake, AZ. Jan's Philly Fruit Cloud Recipe

Follow along on our blog How To Fix That Messy,Cracked,Dirty Concrete Driveway.   Plus a pro and con discussion on radient barriers and a listener has a cold water coming out hot issue.

Rosie takes homeowner listener calls on various issues like a shower rebuild after the contractor walked away, sink detachment from granite counter top, and the advantages of an inexpensive whole home energy audit to save money on your electric bill.

Farmer Greg of The Urban Farm and Kari Spencer of City Farming talking apple and peach harvest in Arizona.  (Yes you can grow fruit in the desert) Plus a great discussion on techniques in preserving including canning, pickling, dehydrating and freezing fruit and vegetables.  (Did you know you can pickle watermelon rind?)

Grand Canyon University Historian Dr. David Dean discusses the history and traditions of Memorial Day.  The meaning of placing poppie flowers at military graves.  And the incredible stories of the many Arizona veterans past and present including those you may not be familiar with like Ira Hayes.  He's part of a memorable event in military history. We salute those in the Arizona Veterans Hall Of Fame.

Find the complete article on giving your garage a total do over on our BLOG.  Proper storage can mean actually space for your car!  Also in this hour, more listener calls on tackling fixes for home projects.  As we broadcast live from Sanderson Ford!

Rosie takes listener questions about their house, home, castle or cabin.  Including a wall removal to open up space, mystery plumbing issues, water softner problem and things that go pop in the house.

Rick Cober of Treeage, one of Phoenix's leading arborists, discuss care and fertilization of citrus trees and more.  Including questions from listeners about various tree issues.

A FANTASTIC HOUR ON THE REBIRTH OF A HISTORIC ARIZONA HOT SPIRNGS RESORT! Castle Hot Springs Resort dates back to 1896.  Many dignitaries such as Franklin D Roosevelt, The Wrigley's, Vanderbilts, and President John F Kennedy visited for the natural beauty, temperate winter weather, secluded location, dedicated to rest and vitality and the healing properties of the hot springs.   Now Castle Hot Springs Resort will be reborn as we talk with Steve Sampson of Westrock about the incredible history and updating the restoration opening October 2018.    

All month long, we're focusing on the garage.  Why Your Old Garage Door May Have To Go Blog.  Plus more listeners with home maintenance questions like home lifting (jacking), ready to assemble cabinets, and Rosie helps a listener on the cost of a kitchen remodel.

Rosie tackles home owner questions on electric water heaters, metal roofs, roof repair, gate door repair, kitchen remodeling and the Patio Pal from Phoenix Manufacturing.  Also how willing are you to automate your home?

John Eisenhower of Integrity Tree Service talks about our Tree Of The Month: Blue Palo Verde.  Also tree tips and the difference between trimming and pruning.  Plus listeners call in with their tree issues.

Arizona travel writer Roger Naylor explores the places, stories and good eats around the state.  He encourages everyone to explore the great state of Arizona.  He talks with Rosie about his latest adventure, his books on Route 66, Death Valley, Boots and Burgers and The Kolb Brothers of the Grand Canyon.  His next book focuses on the award winning Arizona State Parks.  Plus the latest on our Arizona Staycations

Rosie and Romey discuss ways to insulate and cool down your garage. Your garage space can be used for more that cars and storage. Plus listeners call in with their garage questions. More details can be found at How To Cool Off Your Garage!

Rosie tackles listener home improvement questions including replacing sewer line, reducing nearby road noise to quiet the home, well water treatment, caulking spaces in concrete, and landscape suggestion for a dirt backyard.

Julie Murphree and Stephanie Smallhouse, President Of The Arizona Farm Bureau join Romey to talk about BEEF.  May is National Beef Month. Stephanie's 5th generation family raises beef at The Carlink Ranch which has existed since 1884.  They discuss how beef gets from the field to the table. Find great recipes at Fill Your Plate.org

Our guest is a big time hiker and outdoor expert Sirena Dufault of Trails Inspire and her Blog Sirena's Wanderings. Sirena is an avid hiker and backpacker who adores exploring Arizona's trails, canyons, peaks and rivers and sharing them through writing and photography. She is the founder of Trails Inspire, a consulting company that develops and promotes trails and connects communities.

Mark Gabbard of Sunburst Landscaping and Easy Turf discuss creating your outdoor living space.  Artificial turf is a great option but there are a few things to consider including quality turf, draining and hygene.  Plus other ways to enhance your space for whatever you envision using it for. Plus consider these 7 Things You Should Know About Patio Furniture

Rosie talks with Dr. Mike Manning, an Arizona allergist doctor.  They discuss allergies and tests to discover what you could be allergic to.  Plus ways to manage your allergies. And Bruce Yacko, the inventor of JAWS Cleaner Products (Just Add Water System).  Offering eco-friendly, streak free cleaners for glass, shower, hardwood floors and kitchen degreaser.  A resuable bottle and a simple cartridge.  (Listen for a special offer for Rosie listeners good thru 5/6/18) For spring cleaning or year round cleaning, check out How/When To Deep Clean Your Home    

Talking everything CHICKENS!  With Farmer Greg of The Urban Farm and Kari Spencer.  Chickens provide more that eggs on the urban farm. Different breeds, sizes, housing (coops) for roosting, caring and other info on how to raise them.  Plus listener have chicken questions. Side note:  Its a myth that rooster crow just in the morning.  

Our guest is Eli Griffen, Manager Trail Development Resources for the Rails To Trails Conservancy.  Who's mission is creating a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people.   Find A Trail By Clicking Here  

Discussion on adding shade sturctures, some maintenance free, to your outdoor living space. Consider running power and water to it for various comfort ideas.  Plus some more home improvement and repair questions from listeners. Follow along with our BLOG!

Rosie tackles home maintenance questions from listeners.  Discussions on water heater maintenance, leaky faucet counter top cabinet issue, super cooling, plumbing and electrical.  Plus Romey is on location at Habitat For Humanity's REstore in Tempe.

Jay Harper of The Farms Choice and Rosie answer various gardening questions from listeners, discuss the blooming of The Corpse Flower in Tucson, and Romey is on location at Habitat For Humanity's REstore opening in Tempe.

DR. SKY gives us the latest on what's going on in outer space.  Including the launch of a Space X rocket to search for new planets and stars, a runaway star larger than the sun moving at 300,000 MPH, an explanation of a 'Super Nova', and discussion on meteor showers.

A look at misting systems to Creating The Perfect Cooling Mist for your backyard.

Rosie opens up the phones to take listener questions about their house, home, castle or cabin.  Plus he talks about his recent European trip.

Sara, the plant health director, and Rick, the tree wizard of Integrity Tree Service discuss an article The Whispering Of The Trees that tells how trees actually feed and communicate with each other to survive.  Plus we take listener questions on tree issues.

With the tax deadline, Dr. Dean from Grand Canyon University discusses the story of how the income tax came to be during the Progressive Era from the 1890s to the 1920s.  The progressives were smart thinking people who developed the income tax to solve the haphazard way the US was making revenue and fund necessary, practical projects. Its not what you think of today's taxes.

Evaporative Coolers (Evacs) have been a way to keep cool in the desert for decades.  But Phoenix Manufacturing has taken them to a new level.  Portables with ice chests and tool boxes built in!  For your backyard gatherings and garages.  A wide discussion on everything 'Evap'!  How they work and something to consider that could reduce your energy bill. Click on our BLOG for things you need to know about Evaporative Coolers.

An informative hour for those with aging family members.  If they are staying or moving into a home, remodeling with safety features so they can live comfortably.  Having a detailed plan with family members with each aspect of their lifestyle as they age.  And how to live with purpose!  Featuring Donna Taylor of Lifestream Living and special interview with Rosie's friends about their plan with family memebers as they age.  

An EGGcellent hour with Arizona's own Hickmans Family Farms.  Decades of egg production and gardening products from The Farms Choice.  Along with the Arizona Farm Bureau, they discuss their business of how eggs get from the farm to the table, their recycling efforts in packaging and some receipes too!

Rosie visits The Arizona Hiking Shack in Phoenix as part of his effort to get out and enjoy the beautiful state of Arizona.  If you can hike, climb, or paddle it, tips on getting fit for the right equiptment.  Including hiking The Grand Canyon rim to rim in one day! And Jan D'Atri shows us how to make a one minute omelette featuring our Arizona Farm Fresh of the month, EGGS.

First Impression Ironworks discuss what they design and create for security doors, iron entry doors, window guards, gates, screens and more!  Eye appealing and security all in one. Click on this BLOG for the 7 features your security doors should have.

Romey answers listener home maintenance questions and updates whats going on at Rosie On The House.