Romantic Remodeling and Celebrating 60 Years at Sanderson Ford! Print

Matt Kimmerle with Sanderson joins the conversation. He runs the Tomcar Division...and shares his story and some fun stories about Rosie. Listen and learn about the Ford Raptor too!

We replay Romey's conversation with Matt's Dad, Dave, owner of Sanderson Ford from earlier in the week. Thanks to Dave for taking time from his vacation in Hawaii to talk about all the charity work they do in Arizona.

Sanderson Ford Charities:

• SARRC
• Phoenix Children's Hospital
• Ronald McDonald House Charities
• MAM
• St. Mary's Food Bank

Another member of the Sanderson Family, Brooke joins us. She runs The Starlight Diner.

John from Integrity Tree Service and Greg Peterson with The Urban Farm join us for the Landscape Hour!!!

*We're giving away Gold-Dipped Roses from Jewels & Estate Gallery By G. Darrell Olson.

Tip of the Week: It's prime time to prune.  Trees, shrubs, frost damaged branches. This time of year is past the frost season and will also give the plants time to recover before the summer heat.

• Greg talks about edible landscapes. He shares his mission and his history.  His Urban Farm is his home and you can learn about it here.  He's also a fan of a favorite of Jennifer's,  Desert Harvester's in Tucson.
• Rosie and Greg talk about tortillas made out of the mesquite beans.

John talks about pruning fruit trees and the challenges it creates.  Take a class at the Desert Botanical Gardens or for the 1st time, join John at Integrity Tree Service for a lesson!  Sign up here!

John channels the Beatles and sings for his wife on Valentine's Day.....You'll Love It!!!

Callers:

• Rich - He wants some advice on buying a desert museum palo verde.....he's not sure between seed grown or hybrids.

Recommendation - He doesn't know much about the seed grown trees, just make sure the plant has wide attachments at the base of the tree between the main stems. 

• Larry - He planted tomatoes in September and they never blossomed. He covered them in the winter, but still nothing. What should he do?

Recommendation - Add organic fertilizer, because this is the best time of year for growing tomatoes.

John and Greg discuss his vision for Phoenix when it comes to gardening and growing food in the city!

• Food Everywhere!
• Educating the population is his biggest goal.
• Make a difference!
• How to have a happy tree.  

Callers:

• Gabe - He wants to know if he can grow a satsuma tree in Arizona and if so, where can he buy one?

Recommendation - Yes! Pick one up at Treeland Nurseries in Mesa. Greg says add wood chips and mulch for a healthy tree.  He could add a shade cloth in the severe summer heat if it's still sensitive, but it should be fine if he plants it right now.

*Water fruit trees twice a month in the summer months, once a month during winter. Over-watering is a very common mistake. 

*Drip versus Flood Irrigation.

• Shirlene - She has a grapefruit and lemon tree that aren't producing fruit.  She knows its time to fertilize, but does that help the fruit or is it just to keep the tree healthy.

Recommendation - Research shows fertilizing this time of year is key for a healthy fruit producing tree.  It won't have an affect on the existing fruit, but will help next years crop.

John talks about restoring sheered shrubs and how they should be pruned and grown back to its normal shape and to control overgrown bushes that can takeover a yard.

Callers:

• Steve - He has a 20 year old mesquite tree and it drops black tarry substance all over the yard and his sidewalk. He's used sealers to try and stop it, but nothing is working.

Recommendation - The tar substance is called "slime flux" and it's a mild bacteria infection. It's a natural occurrence. John recommends wrapping the wounds with burlap to soak it up.

*Keith called and wanted to know our opinion on the irrigation stakes driven deep into the ground next to trees to water deeper.  John thinks this method works, but just watering in fertilizer is a better method.

If you have questions about trees in your landscape or need trimming done around your home, call Integrity Tree Service!

Thanks to Greg Peterson with Urban Farm for joining us today too!

Celebrating 1955, the year Sanderson Ford opened, with the Arizona Crawfish Company and all kinds of prizes and giveaway's!

*We send subscriptions to the Arizona Highway's Magazine to listeners with family stuck in snowstorms across the US.

*Romey talks about a new stud-finder, the Franklin ProSensor 710.

Callers:

• Cindy - She's replacing two patio doors in her home. It currently has a 2 inch threshold, but with the new doors it will be even higher.  Is that standard or is there something else she should do?

Recommendation - It sounds pretty standard.  After removing the old frame, it should drop down to a normal height. Make sure to seal it properly to keep out moisture and bugs.

We have some trivia about 1955 and Jennifer has tips for our 4th hour from listeners!

Max from Sanderson Ford joins us to talk about all that's happening for their 60th Anniversary.

*Learn about "eco-boost" and how to save money on fuel without losing horsepower!

We're giving away a prize package worth over $400 as part of the International Sportsmen's Expo & Arizona Boat Show!

Sign up for the Sanderson Ford Arizona Staycation!

Editor of Arizona Highways Magazine,  Win Holden joins us to talk about their 90th Anniversary and what to expect in their Special Issue coming up in April.

Callers:

• Andy - He's heard about a developer using shipping containers to build homes and wants to know how they install windows and insulate them?

Recommendation - This started out in the middle east and has become more common and Rosie talks about some of the reasons why.

Helping thank Sanderson Ford customers with a Crawfish boil and giveaway's.

Make sure to sign up for the Arizona Crawfish Festival at Bison Ranch in August!

**Learn about trapping crawfish in Arizona and the festival this summer.

*Rosie discusses the new manual for installing fireplaces that went into effect January 1st.  Ugh...make sure you're legal and safe.  If you're looking for fireplace, visit John at The Weather Shack.

As part of our Valentine's Day Weekend, we give away Gold-Dipped Roses from Jewels & Estate Gallery By G. Darrell Olson!

Rosie shares a very simple Romantic Remodel for your home.....buy new high thread count sheets (400 or more) from Pima Cotton.  You'll never go back and we share some history about Pima Cotton.

*Did you know they make bamboo sheets?

*Mood lighting in your backyard can create a romantic mood without leaving home.

Jennifer had a caller with a great suggestion for Valentine's Day Treat - Finish that "Honey-do List!" Rosie isn't as big a fan of this idea as Jen.....shocker!

Caller:

• Mark - He's been out of town for a few months and figured it would be a good time to drain his water heater.  Is there a way he should do this?

Recommendation - Yes, he should flush it. Attach a hose to the drain. Crack it open and draining into the backyard. Rosie shares how to do it correctly. It could take a long time if there is a lot of sediment built up. (over 24 hours in some instances) Listen to the whole segment for more specific tips to do this correctly.

Celebrating 60 years in business for Sanderson Ford in Glendale!

Callers:

• Zach - He just bought some land and wants to build an A-Frame home and wants some advice on who to build and the timeline he should expect.

Recommendation - There are several companies with building plans that could build the exterior fairly quickly. Rosie talks through different septic systems he could use too.

We talk about adding a 4th Hour to our Weekly Broadcast of Rosie On The House!

*What are your ideas for the show? More landscaping questions, food, etc.?

Our very own Stan joins us to talk about a Valentine's Day gift he gave his wife that didn't go over very well.....Funny stuff you could learn from.

Jennifer joins the guys to help them out and shares 5 tips from "The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages" a book by Shaunti Feldhahn.

1. Take her hand.
2. Leaver her a voicemail letting her know you're thinking about her. 
3. Hold her hand when you're out in public.
4. Tell her sincerely that she is beautiful!
5. He pulls himself when he's morose or grumpy or upset instead of withdrawing.

*Rosie makes Stan feel better by sharing an attempt at romance that didn't go very well at all.....

Callers:

• Carol - She wanted to know if it's too late to drain her older water heater and she also make Stan feel better by sharing a story about her Valentine Day gift.

Recommendation - It's not too late to drain the water heater and she sounds like a great gift giver for the guys on our crew too. A new revolver.

An authentic Cajun comes down to verify that our crawfish is the real deal....and she approves!!

*Her husband is a military man and she share how she ended up from the Bayou all the way to Arizona.

Rosie talks about all the charities Sanderson Ford supports:

• SARRC
• Phoenix Children's Hospital
• Ronald McDonald House Charities
• MAM
• St. Mary's Food Bank

Thanks to Sanderson Ford and congratulations on your 60th Anniversary!

Join Rosie On The House every Saturday Morning from 7 to 11!!!