Archived Shows
December 2005

12/03/05
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Every garden and landscape needs compost, the rich black super soil that feeds your plants, and prevents disease better than any chemical fungicide. Ergo, every gardener needs a composter! So to kick off our seasonal gift suggestions, Mike McGrath is going to describe several units you can purchase, or make yourself, to get that special gardener of yours on the road to black gold!

12/10/05
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The Holidays are coming, and Mike McGrath will help you avoid some of the prerequisite panic by going over great gift suggestions for gardeners. Most of these ideas have been contributed by our listeners, but Mike adds some of his favorite critter- and weed-defeating gifts, and a brand-new suggestion that has become a staple in his collection of gardening gadgets. We'll also hear about an interesting tip concerning festive paper whites!

12/17/05
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It's the You Bet Your Garden Christmas Spectacular! Paul Myers, director of the Morris Arboretum will offer growing tips for hollies, Professor Karen Snetsellar explains the science behind the aromas of evergreens, and author Kris Wetherbee helps us attract beautiful birds into our backyards. Will also hear about Christmas in the South, and grants that are available to very young gardeners! Mike will read a holiday story, and musical director Kenn Kweder and his Reindeer Band join us in the studio to perform holiday favorites, and of course, our theme song!

12/24/05
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Winter means icy sidewalks and worries about what the salt or other chemicals used to make those surfaces safe is going to do to the poor plants in the proximity. Russ Alger, Director of the Institute of Snow Research at extremely icy Michigan Tech joins us to discuss ice melting options that are safest for plants.

12/31/05
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Mike McGrath takes a look back at the year 2005 with our favorite listener phone calls and gardening questions. He will also share his New Year's Resolutions for gardeners for 2006!