Michelle Lee

How, and why, a hobby can bring joy to your life

If it brings you pleasure, is meaningful, and you can do it regularly, you've got yourself a hobby! Here's why they can benefit us so much.
12 months ago

Weed control options for your lawn

A healthy lawn needs an application of fertilizer at least once or twice a year. Additionally, you may need to use a weed killer occasionally.
12 months ago

Managing stress as a new parent

What causes the stress, why mothers tend to worry more than fathers, and how new parents can work together to help manage that stress.
12 months ago

How to successfully grow annual plants in containers

Brian Lloyd from Olson’s Greenhouse joined the latest KSL Greenhouse show and shared tips on how to successfully grow annual plants in a container.
12 months ago

Why is exercising good for us emotionally?

In the latest Let’s Get Moving with Maria podcast episode, host Maria Shilaos spoke with Studio 5 KSL’s Health and Wellness Contributor Miki Eberhardt to discuss how exercising can improve our daily mood
1 year ago

What to know about planting trees

SALT LAKE CITY – It’s time to start planting trees! On last week’s KSL Greenhouse show, Taun and Maria discussed everything you need to know about buying and planting trees. “Right now the best selection of trees you’re going to find in garden centers is during April and early May,” Taun said. Some people start […]
1 year ago

Getting yourself ready for spring cleaning

Spring cleaning can help with our mental renewal! There are three steps to dClutterfly Founder, Tracy McCubbin's process.
1 year ago

Time to get started on spring lawn care

On the latest KSL Greenhouse show, Taun and Maria talked about what you can do to care for your lawn during the warm spring weather.
1 year ago

The sound and lyrics of music can heal the mind, heart

Heather Fellows, a state-certified music therapist from the Huntsman Cancer Institute shares how music can heal the mind.
1 year ago

Tips for planting and growing peas in Utah

Pea planting season in Utah usually begins around April 15, but because of ongoing snow, some are starting by growing peas indoors.
1 year ago

The practice of mindful and joyful eating

Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Tansy Boggon, who is an author, nutritionist, and recipe developer, about the practice of joyful eating.
1 year ago

How to get kids excited about gardening

Taun interviewed USU Extension Professor and Utah 4-H Program Lead Dave Francis about how to get kids excited about gardening.
1 year ago

Is marriage the next step to your relationship?

Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Dr. Dave Schramm about whether marriage is always the next step in a couple's relationship.
1 year ago

How to prepare and improve your garden soil

Start pre-prepping garden soil now, the KSL Greenhouse hosts say, by purchasing potting soil and bagged compost (if necessary).
1 year ago

Are your thoughts on productivity counterproductive?

Getting burnout is extremely common, especially when you're trying so hard to achieve productivity.
1 year ago

What you can do about snow mold in your lawn

SALT LAKE CITY – Snow is starting to melt in some areas, which means you might be seeing some snow mold on your lawn. Although there isn’t much you can do to prevent that from happening, Taun and Maria gave some tips on the latest KSL Greenhouse show. How can you tell if there’s snow […]
1 year ago

Beating the Monday blues and the Sunday scaries

One expert said that Mondays have a cultural implication about "getting back to the grind" and that’s why it often impacts our mood.
1 year ago

How to divide the right perennials

SALT LAKE CITY – It will soon be time to divide perennials. With the temperatures moving up to the mid-50s, a lot of perennials will start breaking dormancy. On the latest Greenhouse show, horticulturist Liz Hamilton joined Taun Beddes and Maria Shilaos as guest co-host. They talked about which perennials you should and shouldn’t divide […]
1 year ago

The science behind the gluten-free diet

Some doctors say that the public automatically thinks the gluten-free diet is healthy, however, that doesn’t mean it’s better for you.
1 year ago

Tips on when and how to prune shrubs

Pruning is the main topic of this time of year. Taun and Maria discuss when and how to prune your shrubs on the latest KSL Greenhouse show.
1 year ago

Preparing garden beds for early planting

SALT LAKE CITY — Spring is coming very soon, so Taun and Maria went over preparing your garden beds for early planting on the latest KSL Greenhouse show. One thing you have to watch out for is the weather. Taun says the soonest you can really get out is mid-March when the snow is melting […]
1 year ago

How to get moving if you’re feeling lazy

SALT LAKE CITY – Winter can be a rough time for people to get moving because oftentimes we end up feeling lazy. In the latest Let’s Get Moving with Maria podcast episode, host Maria Shilaos spoke with Emily Nelson, CEO and co-owner of High Fitness and fitness expert at Studio 5 KSL, about ways you […]
1 year ago

What is the little fruit tree method?

SALT LAKE CITY – Now that it’s time to start pruning fruit trees, Taun and Maria introduced the little fruit tree method on the latest KSL Greenhouse show. M’li Nielson Hoki is the founder and owner of Water Wise Designs. She joined the show to explain what exactly the little fruit tree method is. This […]
1 year ago

Ways to energize your relationship

In the latest Let’s Get Moving with Maria podcast episode, host Maria Shilaos spoke with Lauren Clucas, who is a relationship counselor and author.
1 year ago