Podcasts by You Bet Your Garden
“You Bet Your Garden” touted as an hour of ”chemical-free horticultural hijinks,” is a weekly, nationally syndicated broadcast hosted by Mike McGrath. It is produced in the studios of PBS39 in Bethlehem, PA. This weekly call-in program offers ‘fiercely organic’ advice to gardeners far and wide.
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What I Have Learned About Luffa Gourds PLUS Book Review with Linda Vater Author of The Garden Journal from 2023-12-09T13:20:23
On this spongy episode of YBYG Mike McGrath squeezes out his Luffa crop with a review on this years harvest! PLUS an interview with Linda Vater Author of The Garden Journal: A 5-year record of ...
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@YBYG Classic: Carolina Reapers Hot Hot Hotter! from 2023-12-02T12:31:22
On this spicier than most ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike McGrath sizzles into an especially hot -but somewhat testy- Question of the Week on Carolina Reapers! Plus your pepper picking phone calls!!...
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@YBYG Classic: The Four Part Question of the Week from 2023-11-25T12:00
From the 2020 pandemic archives Mike McGrath answers a FOUR part Question of the Week; With Deer & Evil Squirrels, Cartoon Dice, Killing a Lawn softly, and Explain...
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Saving Home Grown Potatoes For Planting from 2023-11-18T13:14:27
On this 'spud' filled episode of YBYG Mike McGrath harvests Yukon Gold in the Question of the Week! Plus your fabulous french fried phones calls!!
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Put Out The Welcome Mat For Stag Beetles from 2023-11-11T13:20:12
On this NEW episode of YBYG Mike McGrath scuttles your 'Stag Beetle' fears in the Question of the Week! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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Milkweed and their Foes from 2023-11-04T13:32:56
On this Monarch saving episode of YBYG Mike McGrath migrates your Monarchs safely with tips and tricks on Milkweed and their Foes! Plus your migrating phone calls!!
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How To Handle Leaf Litter from 2023-10-28T11:35:20
On this Fall abundant episode of YBYG Mike McGrath dives in your leaf piles in the Question of the Week! Plus your fabulous Fall phone calls!!
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Luffa Gourds: How To Grow Your Own Shower Sponges from 2023-10-21T17:00:29
On this Spongy episode of YBYG Mike McGrath cleans up your Garden in a soapy Question of the Week! Plus your soapy phone calls!!
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Black Walnuts: Threat or Menace from 2023-10-14T11:54:16
On this nutty episode of YBYG Mike McGrath cracks the case 'Black Walnuts: Threat or Menace' in the Question of the Week! Plus your nutty phone calls!!
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Dig That Crazy Mixed Up Lawn PLUS A Sound Track Guided PHS Walking tour! from 2023-10-07T13:13:33
On This New Episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs that crazy mixed up lawn in the Question of the Week! PLUS Andrew Bunting from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society 'PHS' on a new Philly based Ga...
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The Great Garlic Debate PLUS Author Spotlight ’The Green Witches Guide to Magiacal Plants and Flowers’ from 2023-09-30T08:48:14
On this NEW episode of YBYG Mike McGrath continues the debate on Garlic planting times! PLUS a Double interview with Chris Young and Susan Ottaviano Co Authors of the new book; 'The Green Witch...
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@YBYG Classic: Does rosemary have the power to deter insect pests? from 2023-09-23T14:26:02
On this Classic episode of YBYG from last season Mike reveals rosemary's secret potential! Otherwise, its a HYBRID-IZED show, cats and kittens! New Calls! Old Calls! And PLENTY of Mike McGrath t...
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@YBYG Classic: What’s the Deal with Epsom Salts? from 2023-09-16T10:01
On this SALTIER THAN MOST Classic episode of YBYG Mike McGrath addresses an age old topic: Epsom Salts in the Question of the Week! Plus your 'salty' phone calls!!
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@YBYG Classic: Time for the third season of Gardening from 2023-09-09T11:19:18
On This CLASSIC YBYG Mike McGrath prepares you for the third season of Gardening into the Fall!! Plus your fabulously classic phone calls!!
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@YBYG Classic: The Crash Course for saving some SEEDS for next Season from 2023-09-02T12:25:42
On this YBYG Classic; Mike McGrath gets you ready to save your seeds for next years garden. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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@ YBYG Seasonal Reminder: Death by Lawn; The Sad Story of Contaminated Clippings from 2023-08-26T12:01
On this Classic episode of YBYG Mike warns of LAWN CLIPPINGS that may contain remaining chemicals that can hurt your Compost piles and your Plants!! Plus your Fabulous phone calls!!
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@YBYG Classic: Pulverize Your Garlic from 2023-08-19T13:54:52
On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike teaches you how to pulverize your Garlic and reveals more of his LOVE of GARLIC!!
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@YBYG Classic: Garlic Planting Time PLUS Growing Figs in Cold Climates from 2023-08-12T11:00
In this SEASON STARTING Episode of YBYG Mike McGrath interviews long time friend and author Lee Reich about his book, 'Growing Figs in Cold Climates' PLUS in the Question of the Week: "Getting G...
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@YBYG Classic: A Bakers Dozen of Things You Must Do For Fall from 2023-08-05T12:28:39
On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike Preps you for fall with a 'Bakers Dozen of thing you must and SHOULD do for Fall!! Plus Jake Chalfin of Laurel Valley Soils brings his wealth of knowledge to...
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@YBYG Classic: Please Do Not Plant Ornamental Pear Trees :) from 2023-07-29T12:58:25
On this CLASSIC episode of YBYG Mike interviews with author Amy Ziffer about how to plant shade tree gardens. PLUS A warning to not plant "ornamental" Pear trees!! Original Air Date Saturday Oc...
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@YBYG Classic: A Convincingly Crappy Crepe Myrtle Calamity from 2023-07-22T11:01
On this episode of YBYG Mike saves your plants from Aphids- not Fungus! Plus your 'Fungal' phone calls!!
ENCORE from October 2022
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@YBYG Classic: Can Floating Goats Control Water Weeds? from 2023-07-15T11:43:20
On this weed infested episode of YBYG Mike McGrath uses 'Goats' to clear the way to the water in the 'Question of the week!!' Plus your 'weedy' phone calls!!
Can Floating Goats Control Wa...
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@YBYG Classic: Carolina Reapers Hot Hot Hot! from 2023-07-08T09:01
On this spicier than most ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike McGrath sizzles into an especially hot -but somewhat testy- Question of the Week on Carolina Reapers! Plus your pepper picking phone calls!!...
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@YBYG Classic: Why Are My Arborvitae Turning Brown? from 2023-07-01T13:39:53
Why Are My Arborvitae Turning Brown? On this episode of YBYG Mike turns out answers as to why Arborvitae are browning? Plus your fabulous phone calls!! Original Airing 11/10/2022
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A YBYG Classic: Cringing Over Creosote from 2023-06-24T12:42:37
On this encore episode of YBYG Mike helps you cringe over Creosote! Is Creosote is the reason your grass won't grow?! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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A YBYG Classic: Three Ways to Get Even with Thistle from 2023-06-17T10:01
On this Classic 'Thistly' episode of YBYG Mike answers WICKED questions from the local Wicked Plant Festival! Plus 3 ways to get even with Thistle in the Question of the Week!!!
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A YBYG Classic: Death by Lawn; The Sad Story of Contaminated Clippings from 2023-06-10T12:46
On this Classic episode of YBYG Mike warns of LAWN CLIPPINGS that may contain remaining chemicals that can hurt your Compost piles and your Plants!! Plus your Fabulous phone calls!!! Read the fu...
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A YBYG Classic: The Four Part Question of the Week from 2023-06-03T13:11:17
From the 2020 pandemic archives: On this CLASSIC episode of YBYG Mike McGrath answers a FOUR part Question of the Week; With Deer & Evil Squirrels, Cartoon Dice, Killing a Lawn softly, and Expla...
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How to Outwit Terrible Ticks! from 2023-05-27T14:11:06
On this Disease fighting episode of YBYG Mike McGrath give you timely advice for the season to protect against Ticks! Plus your season protecting phone calls!!!
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’Fleabane’ The Misunderstood Pollinator Plant PLUS an interview with Author of TOXIC EXPOSURE Dr. Chadi Nabhan from 2023-05-20T12:32:54
On this season capping episode of YBYG Mike fights the good fight with Monsanto Trial Expert Witness Dr. Chadi Nabhan! Plus in the Question of the week; Fleabane and its misbegotten misgivings!...
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A Fresher Look: For the Birds! from 2023-05-13T09:00
On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike flys through the Question of the Week responding to our #1 fan & Master Gardeners concerns; For the Birds! Plus your #1 flying phone calls!
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Of Poop, Prions, and Pesky Parasites from 2023-05-07T12:15:46
On this long held NEW episode of YBYG Mike McGrath flushes out info on Deer Poop in your Garden?! Plus 'In the News' Louisiana Hot Sauce makes an burning appearance!! Plus your fabulous phone ca...
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A Fresh Look: In Praise of Potatoes from 2023-05-06T13:36:05
In this Fresh look at an episode of YBYG, Mike digs in to Potato Bed success in the Question of the Week! Plus your digging phone calls!!
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The Top Tips for Spring Bloom Success PLUS The Kingsessing Morris Men Return from 2023-04-29T00:12:07
On this timely episode of YBYG Mike interviews The Kingsessing Morris Men! Plus 'Top Tips for Spring Bloom Success' for next year!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!
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A Fresh Look: Forgotten Bulbs&the ’Real Deal’ on Bare Rooted Plants from 2023-04-21T17:49:54
In this soon to not be forgotten episode of YBYG Mike finds the bulbs you were supposed to plant last fall!! And dishes up the real deal on Bare Rooted plants!! Plus your un-forgotten phone call...
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A Fresh Look: Baseball Is Gardening - Is Baseball from 2023-04-15T10:58:25
Batter up! In this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike steps up to the plate and compares Americas favorite past time to Gardening in the Question of the Week! Plus your foul ball phone calls!!
A Fresher Look: 50 Ways To Lose Your Sluggies from 2023-04-08T11:47:38
On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath slides in GREAT advice on how to tame Snails and Slugs!! Plus your Sliding Phone Calls!!
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Proper Posture for Personal Protection from 2023-04-01T13:17:40
On Part 2 of this 'Well Exercised' episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs deeper into tips and tricks for your gardening movement health! Plus In the News: BLUE Mt. in Palmerton Pa. gets more GREEN r...
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Exercises to ’Get You Ready for Gardening without Pain’ from 2023-03-25T13:30:51
On this body building episode of YBYG Mike McGrath tones you up for the coming season! Plus your Garden tone phone calls!!
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Dancing in the Dark with Rhubarb from 2023-03-18T05:00
On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath introduces you to sounds of growing Rhubarb- in the dark! Plus your growing darker sounding phone calls!!
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Apples Galore PLUS Summer Persisting Lettuce from 2023-03-11T12:59:23
In this Apple info filled episode of YBYG Mike interviews long time guest on YBYG Lee Reich PLUS new guest from 'The Seed Savers Exchange' Orchard Manager- Jaime Hansen PLUS PLUS in the Question...
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Hydrangeas and Peonies from 2023-03-04T13:24:52
On this flowering episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs into Hydrangeas and Peonies! Plus in our new segment, 'News YOU Can Use' about Light Pollution, which leaves mating bugs 'waiting in vain'!! ...
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Hügelkultur and Raised Bed Building from 2023-02-25T13:33:35
On this NEW episode of YBYG Mike McGrath explores Hügelkultur (pronounced Hoogle Culture) and Raised bed success for this season! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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The Elderberry Saga: A New Look from 2023-02-18T13:20:12
On this NEW episode of YBYG Mike McGrath takes a new look into the Elderberry Saga! And 'News You Can Use' this week: Great news about Eagles, Hawks and Raptors high above HAWK MOUNTAIN Pennsyl...
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Fighting ’Produce-Flation’ Emphasis on Tomatoes and Peppers from 2023-02-12T07:45:25
In this continuing series on fighting 'Produce-Flation' Mike McGrath hones in on Tomatoes and Peppers in the Question of the Week! Plus in your fabulous phone calls!!
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More Seedy Suggestions to Fight ’Produce-flation’ from 2023-02-11T09:23:25
On this episode of YBYG Mike lends you MORE Seedy advice on how to fight 'Produce-Flation'! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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A Fresh Look: Where’s the Rhubarb from 2023-02-04T13:04:35
In this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike digs in on how to grow Rhubarb in the Question of the Week! Plus your fabulous phone calls!! Original Air Date 3-27-2021
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A Fresh Look: Getting Started for Seed Starting from 2023-01-28T08:33:59
On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike gets you ready for Spring! Plus your fabulously preparing phone calls!! Original Air Date 1/27/2022
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Peas Please!! from 2023-01-21T12:58:17
On this Pea filled episode of YBYG Mike features the perfect cool weather crop, the pea! Plus your pod bound phone calls!!
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The Rising Cost of Produce Means ’Back to the Garden!” from 2023-01-14T13:05:35
On this economical episode of YBYG Mike helps you to order your seeds early to combat cost hikes in produce! Plus your earlier harvested phone calls!!
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Gardening for the ’Differently Abled’&Those ’Less Young’ from 2023-01-07T13:16:56
On this 'Over the Hill' episode of YBYG Mike lays out the path for those LESS young to a future with MORE gardening! Plus your under hill phone calls!!
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A Fresh Look: For the Birds! from 2022-12-31T13:40:12
On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike flys through the Question of the Week responding to our #1 fan & Master Gardeners concerns; For the Birds! Plus your #1 flying phone calls!
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Great Ideas for Worms from 2022-12-24T13:06:25
On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike squirms through the Question of the Week with tips for Worms and their many uses! Plus your useful phone calls!
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What’s Behind These Cucumber Complications?! from 2022-12-17T13:10:02
On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs into several cucumber complications! Plus your fabulous less complicating phone calls!!
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Green House 101 Review from 2022-12-10T09:32:40
On this 'enclosed' episode of YBYG Mike takes you behind the glass for a 'Review' course on Green Houses! Plus your 'enclosing' phone calls!! Original air date December 4, 2021
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Cringing Over Creosote! from 2022-12-03T13:12:35
On this episode of YBYG Mike helps you cringe over Creosote! Is Creosote is the reason your grass won't grow?! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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Last Minute Gifts For Gardeners - in time for this year! from 2022-11-26T12:12:07
On this PRE Holidays episode of YBYG, Mike sets you up with 'Last Minute Gifts For Gardeners! Plus you last minute phone calls!! Originally aired December 2021
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Three Ways To Get Even With Thistle from 2022-11-19T13:03:37
On this 'Thistly' episode of YBYG Mike answers WICKED questions from the local Wicked Plant Festival! Plus 3 ways to get even with Thistle in the Question of the Week!!!
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Carolina Reapers Hot Hot Hot! from 2022-11-12T10:01
On this spicier than most episode of YBYG Mike McGrath sizzles into an especially hot -but somewhat testy- Question of the Week on Carolina Reapers! Plus your pepper picking phone calls!!
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Why Are My Arborvitae Turning Brown? from 2022-11-05T13:03:53
On this episode of YBYG Mike turns out answers as to why Arborvitae are browning? Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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Poke Salad for Halloween from 2022-10-29T09:59:43
In this Annual scare Mike haunts your Garden with info on Scary Plants! Plus your Scary phone calls!!
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Can Floating Goats Control Water Weeds? from 2022-10-22T12:59:51
On this weed infested episode of YBYG Mike McGrath uses 'Goats' to clear the way to the water in the 'Question of the week!!' Plus your 'weedy' phone calls!!
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A Convincingly Crappy Crepe Myrtle Calamity from 2022-10-15T13:09:36
On this episode of YBYG Mike saves your plants from Aphids- not Fungus! Plus your 'Fungal' phone calls!!
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Last Minute Tomatoes from 2022-10-08T12:21:12
On this episode of YBYG Mike goes over how to ripen up that last tomato run for Fall! Plus your ripening phone calls!!
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Please Do Not Plant Ornamental Pear Trees :) from 2022-10-01T13:00:03
On this episode of YBYG Mike interviews with author Amy Ziffer about how to plant shade tree gardens. PLUS A warning to not plant "ornamental" Pear trees!!
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A Bakers Dozen of Things You Must Do For Fall from 2022-09-24T13:06:51
On this episode of YBYG Mike Preps you for fall with a 'Bakers Dozen of thing you must and SHOULD do for Fall!! Plus Jake Chalfin of Laurel Valley Soils brings his wealth of knowledge to your g...
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Pulverize Your Garlic! from 2022-09-17T13:35:04
On this episode of YBYG Mike teaches you how to pulverize your Garlic and reveals more of his LOVE of GARLIC!!
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Garlic Planting Time PLUS Growing Figs in Cold Climates from 2022-09-10T12:19:01
In this SEASON STARTING Episode of YBYG Mike McGrath interviews long time friend and author Lee Reich about his book, 'Growing Figs in Cold Climates' PLUS in the Question of the Week: "Getting G...
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Composting TIme Returns! from 2022-09-03T11:40:36
On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike preps you shreds your FALL leaves to compost in a timely Question of the Week! Plus your shredding phone calls!!ORIGINALLY AIRED September 2021
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A Fresh Look: A Battleship Full of Butterfly Plants from 2022-08-27T12:49:53
On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike McGrath sails through a rundown of the BEST Milk Weeds and other plants to feed the Monarch Butterfly in your Pollinator Garden! Plus your feeding phone calls...
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A Fresh Look: What Went Wrong with My Tomato plants?! from 2022-08-20T21:30:56
What Went Wrong with My Tomato plants?! On this episode of YBYG Mike helps gardens whose tomatoes took a late season slump! Plus your fabulous phone calls!! Original Aired September 2021
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A Fresher Look: Tip Toe Your Tulips to Spring Bulb Success from 2022-08-13T12:42:46
On this Fresher Look at an episode of YBYG Mike gets your bulbs ready before the Winter- for success in the Spring! Plus your fabulous phone calls!
Originally aired: September 2021
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A Fresh Look: Time for the third season of Gardenin from 2022-08-06T13:04:57
On this Fresh Look Mike prepares you for the third season of Gardening into the Fall!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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A Fresher Look: The Crash Course for saving some SEEDS for next Season from 2022-07-30T14:05:46
On this 'FRESH LOOK' at an episode of YBYG, Mike gets you ready to save your seeds for next years garden. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
Originally aired 8/26/2021
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A Fresh Look: What’s the Deal with Epsom Salts? from 2022-07-23T03:54:42
On this encore episode of YBYG Mike addresses an age old topic: Epsom Salts in the Question of the Week! Plus your 'salty' phone calls!!
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A Fresh Look: The Dreaded Squash Vine Borer from 2022-07-16T00:52:16
The Dreaded Squash Vine Borer Originally Aired: 8/11/2021In this 'Dreadful' episode of YBYG, Mike details the 'Dreaded Squash Vine Borer' in the Question of the Week.! Plus your 'Squishy Squas...
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A Fresh Look: The Seed of the Potato Bears Bitter Fruit from 2022-07-09T09:37:57
The Seed of the Potato Bears Bitter Fruit
Originally aired 8/9/21
On this fresh look Mike answers a local couples gardening concerns on 'Potato woes' in the question of the week! ...
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A Fresh Look: Hornet Warnings Above and Below from 2022-07-02T06:08:07
Hornet Warnings Above and Below Originally 'Stung' July 31, 2021 On this episode of YBYG, Mike gives you a buzz on Hornet Nests in trees and the ground! Plus your 'Buzzy' phone calls!!
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A Fresh Look: Summer Song Bird Safety from 2022-06-25T03:06:04
On this 'fresh look' at an episode of YBYG, Mike discusses findings that will have you taking down those feeders and bird baths post haste! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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Forgotten Bulbs&the ’Real Deal’ on Bare Rooted Plants from 2022-04-16T06:12:14
In this soon to not be forgotten episode of YBYG Mike finds the bulbs you were supposed to plant last fall!! And dishes up the real deal on Bare Rooted plants!! Plus your un-forgotten phone call...
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A Hybrid Look: The Saviors of Springtime from 2022-04-09T03:19:02
On this hybrid episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs into Spring Saviors like Forsythia & Spring Bulbs! And of course your fabulous phone calls!!
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Tomatoes! It’s All About the Rotation! from 2022-04-02T11:36:52
On this 'rotational episode of YBYG Mike teaches you the #1 cause of Tomato troubles and how to fix it! Plus your 'rotating' phone calls!!
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Baseball Is Gardening - Is Baseball from 2022-03-26T09:54:49
Batter up! In this episode of YBYG Mike steps up to the plate and compares Americas favorite past time to Gardening in the Question of the Week! Plus your foul ball phone calls!!
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Top Tips For LOTS of Spring Peas from 2022-03-19T03:41:24
On this Pea starting episode of YBYG Mike gets your Spring Pea plans laid out in the Question of the Week! Plus your Springy phone calls!!
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A Hybrid Look: 50 Ways To Lose Your Sluggies from 2022-03-12T11:18:31
On this Hybrid Episode of YBYG Mike McGrath slides in GREAT advice on how to tame Snails and Slugs!! Plus your Sliding NEW 2022 Phone Calls!!
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Seed Starting 6 The Final Chapter from 2022-03-05T03:41:54
In this finalizing episode of YBYG Mike concludes his annual lessons on Seed Starting! Plus your annualizing phone calls!!
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Seed Starting 5 What’s in the Bag? COMPOST!! from 2022-02-26T08:00:55
In this pentagonal episode of YBYG Mike McGrath seals up another lesson on Seed Starting with Special appearance by Dahlia's!! Plus your 'quinquennial' phone calls!!!
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Seed Starting 4: Feeding and Watering from 2022-02-18T20:58:55
On this episode of YBYG Mike continues his series on successful seed starting! Plus your successful phone calls!!
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Seed Starting ’3’ Lights: A New Hope from 2022-02-11T17:20
On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath illuminates your garden with Lighting techniques in Seed Starting part 3! Plus your illuminating phone calls!!
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The Right Way To Start Seeds from 2022-02-04T20:25:02
On this 70th Birthday Edition of YBYG Mike McGrath (now 70 years young) continues to celebrate the wonders of Spring and Seed starting! Plus your 'Celebratory' phone calls!!
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Getting Started for Seed Starting from 2022-01-28T17:20
On this episode of YBYG Mike begins a 'preparing' series to get you ready for Spring! Plus your fabulously preparing phone calls!!
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A Battleship Full of Butterfly Plants from 2022-01-21T16:20
On this new episode of YBYG Mike McGrath sails through a rundown of the BEST Milk Weeds and other plants to feed the Monarch Butterfly in your Pollinator Garden! Plus your feeding phone calls!!
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Are Milk Weed Bugs A Menace to Monarchs from 2022-01-14T16:20
On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath explains Misinformation on Monarchs in the Question of the Week! Plus your misinforming phone calls!!
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For the Birds! from 2022-01-08T06:50:15
On this episode of YBYG Mike flys through the Question of the Week responding to our #1 fan & Master Gardeners concerns; For the Birds! Plus your #1 flying phone calls!
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A Fresh Look: ”Running Bamboo For the Holidays” from 2021-12-25T04:03:34
On this 'Fresh Look' at a Happy Holiday episode of YBYG Mike digs in to the legal and landscaping dangers of 'Running Bamboo'! Plus your running phone calls!
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Last Minute Gifts For Gardeners from 2021-12-18T02:54:21
On this Holiday episode of YBYG, Mike sets you up with 'Last Minute Gifts For Gardeners! Plus you last minute phone calls!!
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A Fresh Look from the ‘Before Times‘: Gardening Books as Holiday Gifts from 2021-12-10T17:01
*Originally aired November 2019* Need gift ideas for the gardeners in your life? Mike McGrath shares three books on gardening that also make perfect holiday gifts. Plus, **FROM THE BEFORE TIMES ...
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Green House 101 from 2021-12-04T11:26:03
On this 'enclosed' episode of YBYG Mike takes you behind the glass for a course on Green Houses! Plus your 'enclosing' phone calls!!
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A Fresh Look: Praying Mantis: Garden Fiend or Garden Friend from 2021-11-27T10:33:42
On this 'Fresh Look' Mike takes you through the wild world of Praying Mantis'. Plus an encore presentation of an iconic interview with Sam Lemheny of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society abou...
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Great Ideas for Worms, Worms, Worms from 2021-11-20T07:52:16
On this episode of YBYG Mike squirms through the Question of the Week with tips for Worms and their many uses! Plus your useful phone calls!
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A Fresher Look: Holly Jolly Holiday Pruning of Evergreens and Holly from 2021-11-13T05:20:24
On this 'fresh look' at a seasonal episode of YBYG Mike preps your Holly for Winter plant pruning. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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When Plants Kill Plants from 2021-11-06T12:57:58
On this episode of YBYG, Mike McGrath targets in on plants that are deadly to other plants in the Question of the Week! Plus your deadly phone calls!!
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Halloween Special - Poke Weed&The Gators Got Her Granny from 2021-10-30T04:52:34
On this episode of YBYG Mike wishes your garden a Happy Halloween! And we learn some important info on Poke Weed in the Question of the Week!!
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A Fresh Look: Of Mice, Of Mint...&Moth Balls from 2021-10-23T01:25:50
On this 'fresh look' at an episode of YBYG Mike takes you through tips for mice problems as we head into the fall! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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A Fresh Look: The Most Fruitful Way to Tame Rampant Rousers from 2021-10-16T03:31:17
In this 'Fresh Look' Mike McGrath warns you not to PRUNE so quickly this fall! And takes you into the fall with Tips for 'Taming' Rampant Rousers!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!
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Composting, Down Under from 2021-10-09T03:17:15
On this episode of YBYG, Mike takes you 'Down Under' to the wild world of Composting in the Question of the Week! Plus your wild phone calls!!
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Hair of the Dog -that bit Slugs from 2021-10-02T05:51:15
On this episode of YBYG, Mike gives you needed info of deterring slugs and squirrels using the 'Hair of the Dog'! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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Composting Time! from 2021-09-25T05:08:12
On this episode of YBYG Mike preps you shreds your FALL leaves to compost in a timely Question of the Week! Plus your shredding phone calls!!
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What Went Wrong with My Tomato plants from 2021-09-18T09:34:20
On this episode of YBYG Mike helps gardens whose tomatoes took a late season slump! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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A Fresh Look: Tip Toe Your Tulips to Spring Bulb Success from 2021-09-11T14:09:58
On this Fresh Look at an episode of YBYG Mike gets your bulbs ready before the Winter- for success in the Spring! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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A Fresh Look: Time for the third season of Gardening from 2021-09-05T06:42:28
On this Fresh Look Mike prepares you for the third season of Gardening into the Fall!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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A Fresh Look: The Crash Course for saving some SEEDS for next Season from 2021-08-28T14:41:45
On this 'FRESH LOOK' at an episode of YBYG, Mike gets you ready to save your seeds for next years garden. Plus your fabulous phone calls!
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What's the Deal with Epsom Salts from 2021-08-21T02:49:22
On this new episode of YBYG Mike addresses an age old topic: Epsom Salts in the Question of the Week! Plus your 'salty' phone calls!!
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The Dreaded Squash Vine Borer from 2021-08-14T09:46:03
In this new episode of YBYG, Mike details the 'Dreaded Squash Vine Borer' in the Question of the Week. Plus your 'Squishy Squashy' phone calls!!
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The Seed of the Potato Bears Bitter Fruit from 2021-08-07T07:55:34
On this new episode of YBYG, Mike answers a local couples gardening concerns on 'Potato woes' in the question of the week! Plus your concerned phone calls!!
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Hornet Warnings Above and Below from 2021-07-31T03:36:22
On this new episode of YBYG, Mike gives you the buzz on Hornet Nests in trees and the ground! Plus your 'Buzzy' phone calls!!
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Summer Song Bird Safety from 2021-07-25T02:14:48
Could you possibly be ‘helping’ your songbirds to a painful and premature death by providing food and water for them over the summer? On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike discusses start...
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A Fresh Look: Tomato Rot, Compost, Woodchips&Cuke FREE Cucumbers! from 2021-07-11T07:37:23
In this fresh look at an episode from last season of YBYG Mike covers 4 topics in the Question of the week; Tomato Rot, Compost, Woodchips & Cuke FREE Cucumbers!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!...
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A Fresh Look: The Four Part Question of the week from 2021-06-26T13:40:26
On this 'fresh look' at an episode from last season of YBYG Mike McGrath answers a 4 part Question of the Week! With Deer & Evil Squirrels, Cartoon Dice, Killing a Lawn softly, and Explaining En...
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A Fresh Look: Fighting Bugs, Butterflies and Slugs-in Scotland from 2021-06-18T17:48:18
On this 'fresh look' at an episode of last seasons YBYG, Mike McGrath heads to the British Isles to solve International pest problems! And gives you great info on PHS and their PAST Gardening Co...
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In Praise of Snags PLUS an interview about 'Tiny Plants' by Leslie Halleck from 2021-06-11T18:48:47
In this episode of YBYG Mike praises 'snags' in the Question of the Week! PLUS an interview with Leslie Halleck on her new book, "Tiny Plants: Discover the joys of growing and collecting itty-bi...
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Update on Groundhog&Racoon Woes: The People Speak from 2021-06-04T14:57:54
In this episode of YBYG Mike shares best practices when dealing with furry friends!! Plus your furry phone calls!!
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Whack the Wilt PLUS Flower Show Update!! from 2021-05-28T16:46:27
In this episode Mike discovers that Wilt can affect Maple Trees as well as Tomatoes! PLUS an update on The 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show!
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Praying Mantis: Garden Fiend or Garden Friend from 2021-05-22T01:55:08
In this episode of YBYG Mike waits motionless for prey with his large spiky forelegs folded like hands in prayer on the Question of the Week... And covers various "Global" Praying Mantises! PLUS...
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Squash Beetles, Squash Bugs, What is Squashing My Zucchini from 2021-05-15T00:51:12
In this episode of YBYG Mike squashes the mystery behind your eaten Zucchini! Plus your squishy phone calls!!
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In Praise of Potatoes from 2021-05-07T23:41:27
In this episode of YBYG, Mike digs in to Potato Bed success in the Question of the Week! Plus your digging phone calls!!
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Careful with that Garlic, Eugene from 2021-04-30T21:35:13
In this episode of YBYG Mike warns listeners of Garlic care mistakes in the Question of the Week! Plus your caring phone calls!!
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Pine Needles, Pine Straw and Pine Fine from 2021-04-24T06:11:29
On this episode of YBYG Mike features PINE in the Question of the Week! PLUS For Earth Day, an interview with Tassia Schreiner, author of The Magical Mythical Bees!!
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Now is the Time to Care for Spring Bulbs Correctly from 2021-04-17T05:26:51
In this episode of YBYG Mike goes over how to care for your Spring Bulbs- and correctly! Plus your correcting phone calls!!
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Are Bag Worms the Creepiest or Sneakiest Caterpillar? from 2021-04-10T08:38:22
On this episode of YBYG, Mike digs in to Bag Worms and their sneaky and creepy traits! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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Moles, Voles, Shrews and Woodchucks: What is Eating My Garden? from 2021-04-03T07:41:12
On this episode of YBYG Mike chomps on a new Question of the Week about critters in your garden! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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Where's the Rhubarb from 2021-03-27T11:54:40
In this episode of YBYG Mike digs in on how to grow Rhubarb in the Question of the Week. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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Attack of the 17 Year Cicadas from 2021-03-20T01:43:41
On this episode of YBYG Mike prepares you for the '17' year itch: CICADAS!! 'Pharaoh Cicada' AKA 'Brood X' returns to the East Coast and beyond! Plus your 'Brooding' phone calls!!
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The Best Flowers for Cutting from 2021-03-12T20:23:37
On this new episode of YBYG, Mike goes over the best flowers for cuttings! Plus your cutting phone calls!!
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Mike's Definitions of Dirt! from 2021-03-05T23:30:14
On this new episode of YBYG Mike defines 'DIRT' in the Question of the Week! Plus your compost defining phone calls!!
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The Dirty Little Secret of Raised Bed Success from 2021-02-26T15:49:40
On this episode of YBYG Mike sets you up for Spring with a 'Question of the Week' on proper setup of Compost in your raised beds PLUS secrets on success for the coming season! And of course your...
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Seed Starting Part 3 from 2021-02-19T16:51:48
In this episode of YBYG the 'Trilogy' on Seed Starting is Complete with tips for Spring! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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Seed Starting Part 2 Let There Be Light from 2021-02-12T11:42:50
In Part 2 of a 'Trilogy' on Seed Starting, Mike McGrath helps you plant the seeds for success with a focus on lighting in a sequel Question of the Week!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!
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Seed Starting Basics from 2021-02-05T17:47:24
On this episode of YBYG Mike prepares you for the start of Spring with a review on 'Seed Starting Basics!' Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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Peas and Beans, To Start or Not To Start? from 2021-01-29T13:15:28
On this episode of YBYG Mike digs into Legumes and when/how to start seeding in the Question of the week! PLUS Seed Pioneer, Renee Shepherd 'zooms' by for a chat on Sun Flowers and seeding in 20...
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A Christmas Tree Year Round- in Spain from 2021-01-22T17:04:34
On this episode of YBYG Mike answers an International Question of the week from Spain! And your International and National phone calls!!
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Caring for Crape in Colder Climbs PLUS Sam Lemheney from PHS on the 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show from 2021-01-15T10:55:04
On this new episode of YBYG Mike answers a Question of the week on care tips for Southern Crape Myrtle- in Northern climates. Plus a very special guest, Sam Lemheney of PHS tells us about the 20...
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What to do About Dirty Rats from 2021-01-08T15:31:47
On this new episode of YBYG, Mike teaches you how to get RID of RATS! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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A Fresh Look:The Ethics of Fallen Leaves from 2021-01-01T17:34:10
In this Fresh Look Mike McGrath reviews the Annual question; Is it ethical to use fallen leaves for garden mulch and compost making? Or should we leave them as they lay? Plus your questionably ethi...
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A Fresh Look: The Legal&Landscaping Dangers of Running Bamboo from 2020-12-26T02:45:06
On this Holiday Hangover episode of YBYG Mike takes a fresh look at the legal and landscaping dangers of 'Running Bamboo'! Plus your running phone calls!!
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A talk on Compost and Salinity with Jake Chalfin PLUS More Avocado Seeding from 2020-12-18T13:25:04
In part 2 of this Avocado double whammy Mike dives into the compost pile with a special guest from Laurel Valley Soils, Jake Chalfin! Plus a refresher on last weeks 'Nationwide' Avocado Seeding ...
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An Old Avocado Tree in Tennessee and a 'troubled youngster' in New Jersey from 2020-12-11T12:54:42
On this episode of YBYG Mike covers Interstate Avocado Seeding in the Question of the Week! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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When is a Prune - not a Prune? from 2020-12-04T16:21:49
On this new episode of YBYG Mike goes over the differences in Winter pruning (and not pruning) techniques. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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Holly Jolly Holiday Pruning of Evergreens and Holly from 2020-11-27T13:42:14
On this Encore episode of YBYG Mike preps you for Winter plant pruning. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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What to do with Worm Bins Over the Winter + The NEW book "Complete Container Gardening" Author interview with Sue Goetz from 2020-11-20T15:19:18
On this episode of YBYG Mike answers an International Question of the Week and explains 'what you do with worm poop, over the winter' Plus speaks with the Sue Goetz, Author of the new book "Co...
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Spring and Summer Bulb Stories&Beer Fridge Advice from 2020-11-13T12:23:16
On this episode of YBYG Mike preps you to prep your bulbs for next season! Plus your 'preppy' phone calls!!
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One of the Biggest Rookie Mistakes in the Wonderful World of Composting from 2020-11-06T14:42:31
In this episode of YBYG Mike goes over one of the biggest rookie mistakes for composters in a multiple Q/A! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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The Spooky Creepy Crawly Question of the Week from 2020-10-30T10:43
On this Halloween episode of YBYG, Mike teaches you to beware of pokey creepy crawly caterpillars in the Question of the Week! Plus your spooky phone calls!!
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Of Mice, Of Mint...&Moth Balls from 2020-10-23T15:02:05
On this episode of YBYG Mike takes you through tips for mice problems as we head into the fall! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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Leaf Shredding Season Begins! from 2020-10-16T18:48:11
On this episode of YBYG Mike goes over how to choose the BEST Leaf Shredder in the Question of the Week! Plus your fabulous phone calls!
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The Most Fruitful Way to Tame Rampant Rousers from 2020-10-08T13:58:44
In this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath takes you into the fall with Tips for 'Taming' Rampant Rousers. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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How to Perennialize your Peppers from 2020-10-02T16:58:04
On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath teaches you how to keep your Pepper plants inside for the winter! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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Terrariums For Beginners&The Perils of Pruning from 2020-09-25T13:29:34
On this episode of YBYG, Mike talks Terrariums with special guest, Patricia Buzo- Author of the new book ‘A Family Guide To Terrariums For Kids’. And goes over the Perils o...
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How to have Spring Bulb success with Tulips from 2020-09-18T10:56:03
On this episode of YBYG Mike covers how to plant spring bulbs properly in the fall with special instructions for Tulips. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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It is time for the 3rd Season of Gardening from 2020-09-11T12:48:44
On this episode of YBYG Mike readies you for the 3rd season into the Fall with tips for autumn. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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The Crash Course for saving some SEEDS for next Season from 2020-09-04T11:07:55
On this episode of YBYG, Mike gets you ready to save your seeds for next years garden. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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The Most Popular Question of the Week from 2020-08-28T15:37:59
On this Centennial Episode of YBYG Mike takes a fresh look at the most sought after question of the week; Can Porch Painting to make Ghosts AND Wasps go away! Plus your centennial phone calls!! ...
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The Happiest Garlic Harvest, EVER!, from 2020-08-21T16:05:15
It is Garlic planting time and on this episode of YBYG, Mike takes you through the steps to get the Happiest Garlic Harvest, EVER!! And your fabulous phone calls!
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When should you PICK your Produce?! from 2020-08-14T16:54:52
In this episode of You Bet Your Garden Mike teaches you "When to Pick your Produce. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
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Tomato Rot, Compost, Woodchips&Cuke FREE Cucumbers!! from 2020-08-07T14:43:25
In this new episode of YBYG Mike covers 4 topics in the Question of the week; Tomato Rot, Compost, Woodchips & Cuke FREE Cucumbers!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!
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A Fresh Look: Death by Lawn; The Sad Story of Contaminated Clippings from 2020-07-31T17:20:18
On this episode of YBYG Mike warns of lawn clippings that may contain remaining chemicals that can hurt your Compost piles and your Plants!! Plus your Fabulous phone calls!!!
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A Fresh Look: Happy Tomato Planting Tips from 2020-07-24T14:10:26
On this fresh look at an episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath takes you through ALL the HAPPY TIPS to get your tomatoes in the ground! Plus your fabulous Phone calls!
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A Fresher Look: Does rosemary have the power to deter insect pests? from 2020-07-17T14:02:24
On this "Fresher Look" at an episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath reveals rosemary's true abilities of alertness and memory. Plus, he also reveals which plants can repel human pests...
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A Fresher Look: 50 Ways to Lose your Slugs from 2020-07-10T17:55:57
On this Encore Episode of YBYG Mike McGrath slides in GREAT advice on how to tame Snails and Slugs!! Plus your Fabulous Phone Calls!!
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Do's and Don'ts for Using Grass Clippings in Gardens from 2020-07-03T14:34:44
On this episode of YBYG, host Mike McGrath shares do's and don't using grass clippings for mulch and compost making in your garden. And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls.
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The Four Part Question of the Week; Deer&Evil Squirrels, Cartoon Dice, Killing a Lawn softly, and Explaining Endorphins from 2020-06-26T15:29:05
On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath answers a 4 part Question of the Week; With Deer & Evil Squirrels, Cartoon Dice, Killing a Lawn softly, and Explaining Endorphins. Plus your Fabulous Phone C...
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Fighting Bugs, Butterflies and Slugs-in Scotland! from 2020-06-18T18:21:17
On this episode of YBYG, Mike McGrath heads to the British Isles to solve International pest problems! And gives you great info on PHS and their Gardening Contest - PLUS your Fabulous Phone call...
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Attempting to Ensure Late Season Success from 2020-06-12T15:56:38
On this episode of YBYG, Mike McGrath goes the distance helping you make it to the end of the season -before you know it is here! And of course your Fabulous phone calls!!
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A Fresh Look: Does rosemary have the power to deter insect pests? from 2020-06-05T16:02:39
On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath reveals rosemary's true abilities of alertness and memory. Plus, he also reveals which plants can repel human pests ...
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50 Ways to Protect Your Plants from Slugs and Snails from 2020-05-29T16:44:33
Are your plants being eaten overnight by slugs or snails? In this episode on YBYG, host Mike Mcgrath reveals 50 ways you can get rid of the creatures and protect your plants. And of course, he t...
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Tips on Installing New Trees and Shrubs from 2020-05-22T14:11:55
On this week's YBYG, host Mike Mcgrath goes over do's and don'ts for installing new trees and shrubs. For example, you should never try to "improve" the soil in the planting hole and we will go ...
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More Tips for Beginner Gardeners from 2020-05-15T17:05:15
More and more people want to start or expand their own gardens. In this episode, host Mike McGrath will continue to share advice for beginner gardeners as well as go over warnings on tilling and...
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Sharing 26 Tips for First-Time Gardeners from 2020-05-08T18:14:14
On this week's episode of YBYG, host Mike McGrath shares 26 tips for success for first-time gardeners And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls.
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How to Plant Happy Tomatoes from 2020-05-01T20:19:36
On this week's on YBYG, host Mike McGrath reveals dozens of ways to ensure a great tomato harvest. And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls.
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What are "Direct Seeded" Crops? from 2020-04-24T14:15:03
Some crops such as peas, beans, sweet corns, and greens are supposed to be "direct-seeded. In this episode of YBYG, host Mike McGrath explains what it means for these crops to be "direct-seeded....
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How to Keep Springtime Flowers Blooming Every Year from 2020-04-17T15:47:09
On this week's on YBYG, host Mike McGrath discusses how to keep flowers such as forsythia and daffodils blooming year after year in the springtime. And of course, he takes you fabulous phone cal...
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Episode 80 : A Rose Disease is Making the Rounds! from 2020-04-10T13:55:52
A Fresh Look: Mike McGrath reveals how he accidentally conquered an allegedly-invincible rose virus. Plus, a United Nations Researcher comes to the Lehigh Valley to learn about how sustainable a...
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Got Tomato Problems? from 2020-04-03T17:52:01
A Fresh Look: On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath tells us why blight is the last thing you want your tomatoes to have and how to prevent the most common tomato problems wh...
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Enjoying Plants During Quarantine & Interviewing a Wild Foodie from 2020-03-27T14:52:16
On this week's YBYG, host Mike McGrath explains how enjoying the outdoors and plants is a great "cure" for quarantine blues. Also, Mike interviews Lynn Landes, the founder of The Wild Foodies of Ph...
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Getting Rid of Spider Mites from 2020-03-21T00:37:56
On this week's YBYG, host Mike McGrath reveals spider mites' weaknesses and how to protect your garden. And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls.
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Episode 76: The Rule of Fallen Leaves from 2020-03-13T13:29:08
On this week's YBYG, host Mike McGrath reviews the rules of fallen leaves and introduce a brand new version of the "spotted Lanternfly" song.
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Taking Care of Roses from 2020-03-06T16:16:28
On this week's episode of YBYG, host Mike McGrath shares the proper and successful chemical-free ways to care for your roses. And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls.
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Removing Mulch From Spring Bulbs from 2020-02-27T15:10:15
Did you mulch your spring bulbs and perennials over the winter? On this week's YBYG, host Mike McGrath reveals exactly when to remove that mulch to help plants emerge safely in the spring. And o...
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Turning Sand into Perfect Garden Soil from 2020-02-21T11:54:53
On this week's episode, host Mike McGrath reveals the best way to turn sand into garden soil as he answers a listener's question from Australia.
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Tackling Successful Seed Growing from 2020-02-14T12:29:56
On today's YBYG, host Mike McGrath Mike discusses the basics of successful seed starting such as peppers and tomatoes. Additionally, Mike interviews the director of the Mt. Cuba Center in Delawa...
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Are Foxes Good or Bad for your Backyard? from 2020-02-07T15:29:41
On Today's YBYG, host Mike McGrath discusses the pros and cons of having a fox living in your yard. They do eat mice and voles, but they can also can be a nuisance. And of course, we take your f...
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Coffee Grounds and Stove Ashes can Improve Your Plant's health from 2020-01-31T12:10:54
On today's YBYG, host Mike McGrath explains how to correctly use coffee grounds and ashes from a hardwood stove to help improve plants' health. And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls....
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The Mission to Preserve America's Heritage Apples from 2020-01-24T13:07:59
On today's YBYG, host Mike McGrath speaks with a gentleman who's mission is to find, name, and preserve America's heritage apples. And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls.
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Curing Garden Beds of Weeds and Disease from 2020-01-17T13:10:38
Are you gardens overrun with weeds and disease? On today's YBYG, Mike McGrath reveals a way to cure your garden beds if you're willing to let the plot to take a summer off.
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Ethics of Fallen Leaves from 2020-01-10T14:40:36
Is it acceptable to use fallen leaves for garden mulch and compost making or should we leave them alone? And of course, Mike Mcgrath takes your phone calls.
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What are the legal and landscape dangers of planting bamboo? from 2020-01-03T11:11:01
Fresh Look: On today's episode of YBYG, Mike McGrath tells us why that beautiful stand of running bamboo at your neighbor's home will soon be yours, too. Of course, Mike takes lots of your fabulous...
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What is the best way to remove poison Ivy? And why do flea beetles love chemical fertilizers? from 2019-12-27T12:03:43
A Fresh Look: Mike McGrath marks the 20th year of continuous episodes of You Bet Your Garden on public broadcasting and the first show out of our headquarters at Lehigh Valley Public Media. Epi...
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Answering Your Holiday Gardening Questions from 2019-12-23T10:39:55
On today's YBYG, host Mike McGrath answers your holiday related gardening questions as well as suggests a few more last-minute gift ideas.
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Ticks & Tricks- Reduce Tick Populations in Your Yard While Also Guaranteeing They'll Leave You Alone from 2019-12-12T13:06:46
On today's YBYG, Mike McGrath reveals ways to severely reduce the number of ticks in your yard as well as how to guarantee you won't get bitten. Plus, hear about a few more holiday gift ideas fo...
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High School Science Fair Winner Shares Her Project on Measuring Midges DNA from 2019-12-06T11:05:53
On this week's YBYG, Mike McGrath interviews Sonja Michaluk, New Jersey high school science fair winner, who discusses her project on measuring the DNA of midges to determine the health of local wa...
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Gardening Books as Holiday Gifts & Sneak Peek of the Philadelphia Flower Show from 2019-11-30T14:41:17
Need gift ideas for the gardeners in your life? On today's YBYG, Mike McGrath shares three books on gardening that also make perfect holiday gifts. Plus, Sam Lemheney, designer of the famed Phil...
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The Safest Ways to Prune Evergreens and Holly from 2019-11-22T13:16:54
The holidays are fast approaching! Are you ready? Today on YBYG, host Mike McGrath reveals the safest ways to take cuttings from your evergreens and holly, revealing the timing for holiday green...
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Getting Rid of those Pesky Spotted Lanternflies from 2019-11-15T13:20:38
On this episode of YBYG, Mike McGrath tackles the dreaded Spotted Lanternfly, the pesky and invasive insects that seem to be taking over everything. We'll explain what they are and explore the b...
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Are leaf blowers only good for making noise? from 2019-11-08T10:13:59
Think again! On this episode of YBYG, host Mike McGrath tells us how to make magnificent mulch and commendable compost with the help of electrically-powered blower-vacs! Plus, do you know what i...
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What can you do with those leftover straw bales? from 2019-11-01T10:00
On this episode of YBYG, host Mike McGrath tells us why you should leave the straw for the scarecrows this season, instead of using it to reduce yields in your garden. Otherwise, its a fabulous ...
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A Fresh Look at Pruning Problems and Fig Trees from 2019-10-25T11:09:55
In this episode, we travel back in time with Mike McGrath to talk about what to do if the spirit of Martha Stewart is haunting you to pick up your pruners & why your fig tree is still not produc...
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Let’s Consolidate Your Compost Confidence! from 2019-10-18T10:00
We’re talking all things compost on this episode of You Bet Your Garden with Mike McGrath! He’ll walk us through compost conundrums and queries & as always, take your phone call questions!
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Stop! Don’t tame those rampant runners! from 2019-10-11T10:00
On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath explains why now is NOT the time to cut back overgrown plants, despite the fact that your climbing roses are climbing to the stars. Otherwise...
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Is Your Garlic in the Ground Yet? from 2019-10-04T10:55:33
On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host Mike McGrath tells us all about garlic: what to plant, how to plant it, how to harvest and what to do with your harvest! Plus we hear some folk s...
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A Fresh Look At: Got ivy growing up your trees? from 2019-09-27T08:45:13
On this 'fresh look' episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath tells us why ivy growing up a tree may or may not be a reason insurance companies could cancel a policy. Plus, Adrian Higgins fr...
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Name That Pest! Sawfly Edition from 2019-09-20T10:00
On this episode of YBYG, host Mike McGrath helps us name that pest and tell us what to do if Sawflies are wilting down your willow trees. Plus, we talk products that actually don’t protect you f...
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What’s NOT on the deer’s menu of choice? from 2019-09-13T10:55:09
Deer need to eat 6-10 pounds of greenery a day, but what plants can you grow in your garden that aren’t on their list of top options? On today’s episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath...
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What kind of buzzing bee is living in your lawn? from 2019-09-06T11:00
On this episode of YBYG, our host Mike McGrath breaks down the difference between spring-time, non-stinging, native bees & late summer, aggressive yellow jackets. He also tells us how to deal wi...
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What is the best out-of-season greenhouse? from 2019-08-30T09:25:33
Many gardeners who live in cold climate dream about growing plants in greenhouses. On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host Mike McGrath tells is why the inside of your home might be the...
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Are evil squirrels eating your tomatoes & tree fruits? from 2019-08-23T11:10:20
On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath reveals several ways you can try and stop those “long-tailed servants of Satan” before they get to your plants. We also talk to a resear...
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Is it too late for pepper plants? from 2019-08-16T10:29:08
On this episode of YBYG, our host Mike McGrath reveals why peppers are perhaps the only “plants of summer” that will accept such tender mercies this late in the season. Otherwise, it’s a fabulou...
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Think twice before “improving” the soil when planting plants and shrubs! from 2019-08-09T12:57:31
On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath tells us if service berry deserves tough love if its been growing in a nursery bed for a year, and why you should never “improve” the so...
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What is one of the worst landscaping practices? from 2019-08-02T11:58:19
On this episode of YBYG, our host, Mike McGrath, explains why grinding down above-ground tree stumps of healthy trees is one of the worst landscaping practices often seen at condo associations. ...
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Hostas: No longer a threat or menace! from 2019-07-26T11:00
The shade loving Hosta plant was the hot topic in a recent show, but we’re changing our tune. Instead of learning how to eradicate the plant, host Mike McGrath tells us how to save a Hosta when ...
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How can pond scum help your garden? from 2019-07-19T15:11:07
On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host Mike McGrath tells us how useful that pond scum can actually be! Otherwise, its a fabulous phone call questions show!
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Hostas: Threat or menace? from 2019-07-12T11:07:56
Hostas thrive in the shade so well that some people consider them weeds. On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath answers the ultimate question-- Hostas: threat or menace? Plus,...
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Planning on saving tomato seeds this season? from 2019-07-05T11:01:24
On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath explains what you need to know for saving your tomato seeds and how to keep the Radiator Charlie tomato in your line up. Otherwise, its ...
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What are the dangers of using Preen? from 2019-06-28T11:00
On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath reveals what is in your package of Preen, why its banned for use in the European Union, and the devastating effects these herbicides can ha...
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Do You Know What’s In Your Compost? from 2019-06-21T12:00
Bulk compost is more available than ever, but there is an alarming new trend in how some of them are composed. On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host Mike McGrath gives us a heads up on w...
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Have your squash plants ever collapsed mid-summer? from 2019-06-14T11:00
On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host Mike McGrath reveals how to defeat the weird little moth whose babies are paralyzing your pumpkins & zapping your zucchini! Plus, author Lorraine Ba...
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Can handling wet plants be fatal? from 2019-06-07T12:49:21
How important is it to not play with your plants when they're wet? On this episode of YBYG, Mike McGrath explains why you should never handle them & name the real drama queens who are just waiting ...
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Summer Greenhouses-- What are they good for? from 2019-05-31T13:38:25
Greenhouses are great for starting plants & growing cold weather crops over the winter. But, what about in the summer? On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host, Mike McGrath, reveals how to...
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It's a You Bet Your Garden Rewind! from 2019-05-24T13:00
Our host, Mike McGrath, is on a break this week to finish building his new raised beds for his tomato plants. He wondered which recent show would most ring true for the season, so PBS39 brings you ...
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Does rosemary have the power to deter insect pests? from 2019-05-17T13:00
On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath reveals rosemary's true abilities of alertness and memory. Plus, he also reveals which plants can repel human pests like mosquitos -- just ...
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Should you ever "improve the soil" when installing new trees or shrubs? from 2019-05-10T13:00
On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host Mike McGrath tells us why you should never improve the soil when installing new shrubs. Otherwise, its a fabulous phone call questions show!
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Looking for a new book this season? from 2019-05-03T13:28:36
On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host Mike McGrath suggests three books you should read if you're looking to learn about the idea of the perfect lawn, the original forest canopy of Ameri...
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What is 'direct-seeding'? from 2019-04-26T14:09:15
Some crops like sweet corn, peas and greens are supposed to be 'direct-seeded'. On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host, Mike McGrath, discusses what 'direct-seeding' even is & answers you...
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Is it possible to have to much organic matter in your soil? from 2019-04-19T12:13:56
On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike gets us ready for International Compost Awareness Week & tells us what to do when soil test results go rogue. Plus, as always, Mike takes your phone cal...
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A rose disease is making the rounds! Here is what you can do. from 2019-04-12T14:13:09
On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath reveals how he accidentally conquered an allegedly-invincible rose virus when it struck his garden. Plus, a United Nations Researcher comes to t...
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Are oak leaves really that troublesome? from 2019-03-29T13:00
On this week's episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host, Mike McGrath, reveals why oak leaves really aren't so bad and tells you how to use all kinds of leaves for your spring planting. Otherwise, ...
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