Archived Shows
November 2005

11/05/05
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It's finally Spring bulb planting time! Mike McGrath will talk about all the planting basics, and he'll discuss how to protect those beauties-to-be from squirrels, voles and other vermin. We'll also suggest some Spring bulbs that like growing in wet soil. Already planted your bulbs? Go out and buy more; they're a real deal this time of year!

11/12/05
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The single most important thing you can do to insure a healthy, productive garden is to make compost for your soil. But should you include things like weeds, wood ash and droppings from small herbivores in that pile? Mike McGrath will reveal exactly what seemingly worthless waste you can safely turn into glorious garden gold!

11/19/05
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Do Ladybugs bite? It's hard to imagine that these pretty, beneficial insects could have an aggressive side! Mike will answer this puzzling question, and explain why ladybugs move into people's houses every winter. He'll also reveal how to handle these annual invasions.

11/26/05
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Common Sense Pest Control expert Bill Quarles reveals a new insecticide that's safe for people and pets but deadly to pest caterpillars, beetles, thrips, termites and even fire ants! Bill is director of the Bio Integral resource Center in California. Later on the show, Mike McGrath reveals Holiday tree tips! He'll explain how to prevent needle drop and how to keep the tree watered without bending over. He'll share the secret recipe for a "Guaranteed fire proof tree" and important advice for those planning on planting their tree after the holidays.