Archived Shows
July 2005

7/2/05
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Are you tired of giving blood a tenth of a dram at a time? Mike McGrath will reveal how garlic can make your yard a mosquito-free zone; and discuss the two chemical-free repellants that have been proven to keep mosquitoes from biting you. Plus: An update on catnip; and the surprising new plant that may provide the best natural repellant of all. Plus, the wild story behind wood chips that glow in the dark!

7/9/05
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The beetles are back and it looks like a bad year! Mike will provide ten ways to deal with the Japanese beetles defoliating your landscape right now; and he'll reveal what you can do this summer to reduce next year's numbers of armored eaters. Plus: Texas organic advocate Howard Garrett "The Dirt Doctor" joins us to discuss his favorite chemical-free pest controls and gardening tips.M

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7/16/05
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Recent medical studies find that chemical herbicides can kill amphibians, imperil human fertility and increase your risk of getting Parkinson's disease. Mike will take a close look at products that kill weeds with all-natural ingredients like vinegar and clove oil. We'll also find out how you can nominate a great gardener for an American Horticultural Society award.

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7/23/05
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Left unchecked, "Running Bamboos" often take over entire landscapes. Mike will reveal your options for eradication, discuss how to plant aggressive types safely, and talk about bamboos that are very well behaved, and don't spread rapidly. Plus: Tips on how to force plants and bulbs to bloom in your house all winter long from perennial Philadelphia Flower Show award winner Art Wolk! Art is the author of a new book called Garden Lunacy.

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7/30/05
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Are your plants being eaten to the ground, but you can't find any predators? Slugs are nasty plant-eating pests that often go undetected because they do their damage in the middle of the night. Their favorite foods are lettuce and hostas, but they'll attack everything in your garden. Mike McGrath will reveal thirteen organic ways to catch and stop the savaging slimers - everything from beer, to coffee, to human hair!