Spring Gardening Tips, Alaska’s Giant Veggies, Tick Safety & Travel Hacks | The Bend Show S5 E236

🌱 Spring is here! In this episode of The Bend Show, hosts Rebecca Wanner aka BEC and Jeff “Tigger” Erhardt deliver practical springtime insights for gardeners, outdoor lovers, travelers, and rural families. From giant vegetables grown in Alaska to frost date tips by state, plus tick safety for pets and a genius travel hack — this episode is packed with need-to-know info for the season.

🎧 Tune in to hear on Season 5, Episode 236:

• 🥕 How Alaska grows world-record veggies (138 lb cabbage? Yep!)

• 🌻 Planting tips & last frost dates for North Dakota, Pennsylvania & North Carolina

• 🐶 How to protect your pets & family from ticks

• ✈️ Travel tip that makes carry-ons easier & smarter

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Alaska Agriculture: Midnight Sun = Monster Veggies
Thanks to 20+ hours of summer sun, Alaskan farmers grow world-record vegetables like 138-pound cabbage, 65-pound cantaloupe & more!

Gardening by State – When to Plant
✔️ North Dakota: Last frost May 15–30
✔️ Pennsylvania: April 15–May 10
✔️ North Carolina: March 20–April 15
Know your zone before planting! Visit your local extension office or use online frost date tools.

Tick Season is Back – Here’s How to Stay Safe
Our dog Naked picked up 12 ticks in one afternoon! Learn how to protect your pets, yourself, and your family from Lyme disease & more.

Smart Travel Hack
Pack a lightweight, foldable grocery tote as your personal carry-on — TSA-friendly, roomy, and easy to carry for all travelers.

🤠 About Your Hosts – Tigger & BEC

Jeff “Tigger” Erhardt & Rebecca “BEC” Wanner are ranchers, broadcasters, and lifelong outdoors enthusiasts bringing you the stories that matter most to Rural America and the Western Lifestyle. From cattle to conservation, gardening to hunting and of course RODEO — they live this life and love to share it with you.

🧭 Learn more about the journey: https://tiggerandbec.com

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