
You Bet Your Garden Archive
It’s time to say hoe-hoe-hoe — that’s H O E, of course. Mike McGrath hosts You Bet Your Garden’s annual holi ...
Air Date: December 27, 2014
ListenBig bold Amaryllis are one of the most popular holiday plants. Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, reveals the s ...
Air Date: December 20, 2014
ListenDo plants need to be buried alive this winter?
Do grape vines and roses need to be completely covered in soil to survive the winter? Why some people’s plants reall ...
Air Date: December 13, 2014
ListenBring the outdoors in no matter where you live
Do you live in an apartment and long to bring the outdoors in? Mike McGrath helps a young couple give their children somethi ...
Air Date: December 6, 2014
ListenHarvest holiday greens from your landscape
Looking to your landscape as a source of free holiday greens? Mike McGrath reveals how to healthily harvest holly. Plus: Mik ...
Air Date: November 29, 2014
ListenProtect your landscape from unwanted critters this winter
Winter’s upcoming arrival means lots of hungry herbivores laying waste to your landscape. Mike McGrath discusses how to be ...
Air Date: November 22, 2014
ListenWhat to do when houseplants outgrow your house!
Can a massive philodendron possibly survive winter outdoors? Mike McGrath discusses what to do when houseplants get bigger t ...
Air Date: November 15, 2014
ListenChickweed: Wicked or wonderful?
Is it a wicked weed? Or a delicious, nutritious and attractive ground cover? Mike McGrath reveals what you can do when chick ...
Air Date: November 8, 2014
ListenTurn your fall leaves into black gold!
What’s the best way to turn your fall leaves into commendable compost? Mike McGrath answers four questions that will ...
Air Date: November 1, 2014
ListenIt’s stupid, senseless, and as ugly as the dogs’ breakfast. Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, will try to ...
Air Date: October 25, 2014
ListenPruning big trees down to size
Is it ALWAYS wrong to cut the tops off of trees? Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, will reveal the correct way ...
Air Date: October 18, 2014
ListenThat chill in the air means its prime time for chores! Mike McGrath reveals Ten Tips that’ll help you have an awesome ...
Air Date: October 11, 2014
ListenHave you ever wondered if you could grow a giant tree in your yard?
What’s the difference between a giant Sequoia and a regular old Sequoia? And can YOU grow either one? Mike McGrath, h ...
Air Date: October 4, 2014
ListenThe mysterious wild American strawberry
Mike McGrath explains why fall is the best time to plant a tree, how to get your fig tree to produce more fruit, how to ...
Air Date: September 27, 2014
ListenDon’t underestimate the weed known as “Jack in the Pulpit”
Mike McGrath explains how to get rid of yellow jackets and borers safely, what benefits thousand-leggers offer, the bes ...
Air Date: September 20, 2014
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