“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 400 episodes. It is co-hosted by John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category.

This show is focused on agri-tourism and Michigan's growing season. It aired April 16-17, 2022.

Behind the Mitten is presented by Treetops Resort in Gaylord - Michigan’s Most Spectacular Resort. Make your summer golf reservations now at https://www.treetops.com/.

Segment 1 - Plant expert Rick Vuyst joins John and Amy to talk about Michigan's climate and rich soil that makes it one of the Top 10 states in the country to produce fruits and vegetables. They also talk about some of the top things for gardeners to grow this season.

Segment 2 (10:40) - Rick returns to talk about of this favorite places to visit around Michigan. To learn more about Rick, and his recent book "I Need to Change My Plants," check out his website https://thankyouverymulch.com/.

Segment 3 (20:03) - John and Amy talk about some of their favorite destinations that celebrate horticulture.

Above the Mitten (29:59) - John and Amy take you to the Island Resort and Casino near Escanaba.

Segment 4 (31:41): John and Amy talk about Agri-Tourism and feature Sarah Anderson of Iron Fish Distillery in Thompsonville. She co-owns the 120-acre farm in Northern Michigan that grows and harvests its own grains, making it Michigan's first distillery on a working farm. Learn more about Iron Fish at https://ironfishdistillery.com/.

BTM airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on WILS-1320 AM in Lansing

*10 a.m. Saturdays on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM in Benton Harbor.

*1 p.m. Sundays on WSGW-AM (790) and FM (100.5) in Saginaw.

*6 p.m. Sundays on WOOD-AM (1300) and (106.9) in Grand Rapids.

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