You Bet Your Garden Archive
Mike McGrath loves radio, but he’s always down to show off in front of a crowd. This week’s You Bet Your Garden is a very sp
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Air Date: September 28, 2018
Listen 48:42
What’s Eating my Garden? And are the ‘Leftovers’ Safe?
Your tomatoes and peppers are under attack; big chunks are missing! On the latest You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath identif
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Air Date: September 21, 2018
Listen 47:13
Tomato Sauce 101: From Vine to Jar
Got lots of ripe tomatoes coming in? More than you can eat? On the latest You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath walks you throu
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Air Date: September 14, 2018
Listen 45:37
September is THE Time for Lawn Care and Repair
In fall, a young man’s fancy turns to…killing greasy grubs! On the latest You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath lays out your or
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Air Date: September 7, 2018
Listen 43:31
Hey Joe, What’s in That Mosquito Spray in Your Hand?
If you’ve been to a home show, you’ve seen the rival franchises selling mosquito spray packages to homeowners. On the latest You
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Air Date: August 31, 2018
Listen 48:07
In the Garden and on the Lawn, Cheaters Always Win
Nobody wants to work hard outside. On the latest You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath reveals that cheaters always win—espec
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Air Date: August 24, 2018
Listen 44:24
Getting the Most Out of Your Garlic
Your garlic harvest is in…now what? Use it fresh before it sprouts? On the latest You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will
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Air Date: August 17, 2018
Listen 44:19
Got Skeeters Bad? Call in the Dragonflies!
Mosquito prevention time is over; now is the time to switch tactics to protection. On the latest You Bet Your Garde
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Air Date: August 10, 2018
Listen 48:37
Beneficial Bugs? Or Filthy Flies?
A listener wants to attract beneficial insects, but instead is beset by flies! On the latest You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath d
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Air Date: August 3, 2018
Listen 48:50
Using Grass Clippings for Mulch
Is it ever right to use your grass clippings as a garden mulch?? On the latest You Bet Your Garden, we’ll bend
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Air Date: July 27, 2018
Listen 48:09
You Bet Your Garden Summer Special #2
Plants under glass, mushroom hunting, permaculture, and copper plugs. On this week’s You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath ta
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Air Date: July 20, 2018
Listen 00:46:43
Crossing The Pond with the Intent to Commit Horticulture
It’s often a bad idea to take plants across state lines with the intent to commit horticulture. On the latest You Bet Your Garden
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Air Date: July 13, 2018
Listen 44:53
You Bet Your Garden Summer Special
Radioactive roses; peerless pollinators; the famed “Banana of the North;” and puckering persimmons. On the next You Bet Your
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Air Date: July 6, 2018
Listen 00:48:42
Keep Your Credit Cards Out of the Compost!
A British gardening magazine recommends pouring grass clippings on top of shredded paper to make “quick compost.” On You Bet Your
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Air Date: June 29, 2018
Listen 46:36
What’s eating your roses? On the latest You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath dons his detective’s cap to pinpoint the perpetrat
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Air Date: June 22, 2018
Listen 46:27