Archived Shows
August 2004

8/7/04
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Are nasty yellowjackets making your summer miserable? Mike McGrath will tell you how to avoid getting stung by these highly aggressive and dangerous wasps, how to destroy a nest safely, and he'll reveal the Secret Substance that erases the pain of any insect sting!

8/14/04
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Bunnies may look cute, but they are just as pestiferous as Japanese Beetles, and can do serious harm in your garden. Mike McGrath will discuss three ways to keep bunnies away; pets, fencing and repellants. He'll also answer lots of listener questions.

Read the tips on dealing with bunnies at Gardens Alive.

8/21/04
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Are you moving, and would like to take your garden with you? Or do you have to move some plantings around in your landscape? Mike McGrath will explain which plants you're allowed to take with you after you have sold a house, how to get the plants out of the ground without hurting them, and when to plant them in their new location. He'll also reveal a great source for free organic fertilizer!

8/28/04
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Fall is the best time for many of us to feed and repair our lawns or to just give up on that sea of weeds and start a brand new one. Special guest Dr. Nick Christians, professor of horticulture at Iowa State University, will join us to reveal the best grass for your region and conditions, and the right time for you to work on it! Later on the show, Mike will save you time and flavor with his tomato saucing tips.

Read Mike's Super-Fast Time-Saving Tomato Saucing Tip at Garden's Alive.