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Sweet, sweet potatoesNovember 21st, 2009 Sweet potatoes are super-nutritious, but you need to know a few tricks to grow them well. This week on You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath reveals what sweet potatoes need from YOU to produce their healthy treats. Photo Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nataliemaynor/ / CC BY 2.0  Question of the Week
Dear Mike: I’m interested in growing sweetpotatoes in my garden. I tried it a few years back, but they looked awful. I ordered slips from a place I found online in Texas, and they arrived looking sad. Do you know where I might find local sweetpotato slips (preferably organic)? Thanks! Get the answer » 
 November 14th, 2009 
How to deal with bulbous weedsBulbous weeds like wild onion and Star of Bethlehem are some of the hardest to eradicate. This week on You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath discusses what your options are with these little annoyances. Photo Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cje/ / CC BY 2.0 November 7th, 2009 
The wonderful world of plant pollinationDo your female holly plants need a boyfriend nearby to produce colorful berries? You Bet Your Garden host Mike McGrath delves into the wonderful world of plant pollination. Also, exciting new tulips and answers to phone calls. Photo Credit: From Garden Splendor.com October 31st, 2009 
Don't burn your leaves!Forget Halloween; you know what's really scary? People burning their leaves! On the next thrilling episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath reveals how to harvest this rich bounty of miracle mulch and black gold-to-be. Photo Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sshb/ / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 October 24th, 2009 
Soil aerationHas your lawn carried a lot of extra weight over the years? Host Mike McGrath reveals how to ease the compaction this can cause with soil aeration and other weighty issues on the next You Bet Your Garden. Photo Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thevince/ / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 October 17th, 2009 
Perennial vegetablesSay perennial and most gardeners think blooming beauties - but you can also enjoy the returning bounty of perennial vegetables! Mike McGrath will name seven interesting edibles that you plant once and enjoy virtually forever. He'll also discuss the Biennial vegetable, explain how some potatoes and tomatoes seem to be perennial, and name the edible favorite that's perennial if protected from frost. Photo Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/itsjustanalias/ / CC BY 2.0 "CSAs:" Community Supported Agriculture
CSAs are organic farms in which you buy a 'share' for the season and share in that season's weekly harvests. You eat fresh and local, while supporting local sustainable agriculture in your community. -Here's a list of local CSAs from the Robyn Van En Center For more info about how CSAs work, click here » |
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Empty Bowl Dinner to Benefit the Homeless Thurs., November 19th; Join Mike as he once again hosts this great event whose proceeds go to fund one of the best programs for homeless families in our area. 
Volunteers needed to Plant 1,000 Trees in Philadelphia Sat., November 21st PHS is looking for LOTS of volunteers to help plant LOTS of trees in LOTS of Philadelphia neighborhoods. A great time of year to plant trees and a great way to give something back. 
Got a gardening or pest control problem? The solution has probably been delivered in depth on our show! Click here for the written versions at our archive of "Previous Questions of the Week." If you have problems with feral cats, contact Alley Cat Allies for resources and information. For more information on Pest Control - especially termites - visit www.birc.org |
