
You Bet Your Garden Archive
Some Tips and Tricks to Fight Miserable Mosquitoes
Tired of giving blood to miserable mosquitoes? Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath will reveal how ...
Air Date: April 25, 2015
Listen 00:52:57Bring in the Birds and the Bees with these plants
Mike McGrath reveals ten native plants that the Audubon Society says are great at attracting awesome amounts of auspici ...
Air Date: April 18, 2015
Listen 00:52:57Ways to Prevent Snow Mold on Your Lawn
An early snow on vigorously growing grass can lead to a condition known as snow mold. Mike McGrath, host of You Bet You ...
Air Date: April 11, 2015
ListenSome Tips and Tricks for the Sun Challenged
What can you do when the only sun on your property falls directly on a driveway? Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Gard ...
Air Date: April 4, 2015
ListenAvoid the “Dirty Dozen” When Choosing Your Produce
There’s a new list of the twelve fruits and veggies most heavily sprayed with pesticides. Mike McGrath, host of You Be ...
Air Date: March 28, 2015
ListenProtect Precious Hummingbirds!
What can you do when hummingbirds become prey for wasps and mantises? Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, wi ...
Air Date: March 21, 2015
ListenWhat’s the most likely cause when African violets go into decline? Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, will dis ...
Air Date: March 7, 2015
ListenDecorate your deck with delectable fruit
Will any fruits grow well on a deck or a balcony?! Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, will discuss the possible cult ...
Air Date: February 28, 2015
ListenCold weather can’t stop you from growing your own sprouts! Mike McGrath discusses the rules of safe sprouting and micro-gr ...
Air Date: February 20, 2015
ListenTo use ash or not to use ash, that is the question!
This time of year many wood stove owners are looking to recycle their ashes. Mike McGrath answers a listener’s question ab ...
Air Date: February 13, 2015
ListenMike’s top beginner gardening books
What are the most essential gardening books for beginners? Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, will share his sh ...
Air Date: February 7, 2015
ListenLets bust some myths about birds!
Does peanut butter kill birds? And do they really explode if they eat rice thrown at a wedding? Mike McGrath looks into the ...
Air Date: January 23, 2015
ListenAre persimmons pleasing or puckering?
Are they a delicious fruit? Or an astringent annoyance only to be eaten under puckering protest? Mike McGrath, reveals the ...
Air Date: January 17, 2015
ListenHow to have the first ripe red tomatoes on the block
Mike McGrath reveals the secrets behind super-early tomato success. Plus answers to all your growing questions. ...
Air Date: January 10, 2015
ListenBe the first to show off your produce this year
When growing time arrives, which fruit will be the first to appear? Mike Mcgrath names three sweet treats that produce their ...
Air Date: January 3, 2015
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