Archived Shows
February 2007

02/03/07
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Valentine's Day is coming up! Not sure what to get that special someone in your life? Bored with roses, or tired of them wilting so quickly? Mike McGrath will suggest several sexy alternatives to the same old dozen roses; reveal a neat trick that "conditions" cut roses to look good twice as long; and tell you how to turn cut roses from a bouquet into live rose bushes in your garden.

02/10/07
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Have you ever wondered how they get all those Spring bulbs, flowering trees, shrubs and other plants to burst into bloom weeks and even months ahead of schedule for Springtime Flower Shows? Legendary Philadelphia Flower Show forcer John Story of Meadowbrook Farm in Pennsylvania joins us to reveal his secrets. He'll also share how you can perform a little indoor wintertime forcing magic!

02/17/07
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Are you troubled by large numbers of flies that seem to show up inside your home every winter? You have Cluster Flies, which are also known as attic flies. These very interesting creatures can be a huge annoyance. Mike McGrath will describe their unique life cycle and explain how you can keep them on the other side of your four walls.

02/24/07
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Spring is coming, and that means soon it will be time to get your garden going. Mike McGrath will help new gardeners avoid rookie mistakes with details on how to create a super-productive, easy-care raised bed. Raised beds warm up faster and drain better than flat ground gardens; they are much easier to weed, and provide your plants with a nice loose earth by creating a visible barrier against the intrusion of soil-compacting feet. Garden veterans are also likely to pick up a tip or two for the best raised beds.