Archived Shows
September 2008

09/06/08
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Are your edible gardening efforts hampered by lack of sun? On this week's episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will reveal the tasty treats that can survive -- maybe even thrive -- with some shade!

09/13/08
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Want to save some money -- and help save the world? This week on You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will reveal how to save your own seeds from season to season and protect our genetic diversity.

Mike also interviews George DeVault, incoming President of the Seed Savers Exchange in Decorah, Iowa. More info on this fine non-profit organization can be found at www.seedsavers.org

09/20/08
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Out with the old and in with the new! This week on You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath tells you how to replace the plants of summer with the crops that crave the cold; as well as suggests serious succession strategies for maximum good eating next season.

09/27/08
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Think poisons were the only early answer to insects? This week on You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath talks with James McWilliams about his new book "American Pests" - who explains how early controls were highly advanced! Plus: fighting Phragmites: the Monster Weed of the Wetlands.