Archived Shows
January 2007

01/06/07
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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.

01/13/07
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Coffee drinkers like to recycle their grounds in their gardens; and coffee stores much rather give their grounds to gardeners than pay to haul them away. But are coffee grounds good for your garden? Mike McGrath will discuss detailed test results from the legendary Woods End Laboratory in Maine that reveal how best to use this nutrient-dense material in your landscape.

01/20/07
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This is the time of year when many people hear the tap-tap-tapping of woodpeckers on their chamber wall. What are they doing there? "Probably not eating bugs" says woodpecker expert Dr. Jerry Jackson, biology professor at the Florida Gulf University in Fort Myers, Florida. He explains that the birds are tearing up your siding to build a nest. He'll discuss how you can protect your home, and create other habitats for these beautiful and beneficial birds.

01/27/07
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Are you hoping to grow heirloom vegetables like Kentucky Wonder Beans, or Green Zebra Tomatoes and unusual varieties of flowers like beautiful sweet peas next season? These unique varieties are rarely available as already started plants - so you'll have to grow your own from seed. Mike McGrath will walk you through the seven steps that insure seed starting success, with a special focus on providing the right amount of light for your young starts.