Archived Shows
April 2007

04/07/07
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Would you like to pick your own fresh apples and peaches, but worry about what you'd have to do to keep all those pests and disease at bay? Don't worry - organic fruit-growing is possible! Mike McGrath will reveal how you can enjoy a bounty of nice clean fruits with the help of compost, clay, clippers and cleanliness!

04/14/07
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Would you like to have a pest-free garden without using any sprays? Beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings are the answer; beneficials are insects that eat only pests and don't bother good bugs or your plants. Mike McGrath will reveal which beneficial insects you can buy to release in your garden, and how you can attract many more with our list of plants that lure the good bugs in!

04/21/07
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Spring means it will soon be Mosquito time again. Mike McGrath will help you break the cycle of biting when he reveals the roles of water, fish and frogs in fighting these pests. He will also discuss an all-natural product that prevents the bloodsuckers from breeding; and the brand new chemical-free repellant made from wild tomatoes that's very effective and works against ticks too!

04/28/07
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Are you worried that the recent decline in honeybee numbers means your posies won't be properly pollinated this season? Don't "bee"! Most garden pollination is performed by native bees, like the ones nesting in lawns right now! They are harmless creatures but often scare gardeners because of their size or seemingly aggressive behavior. Mike McGrath will tell you how to attract and protect these priceless pollinators and keep them happy.