
You Bet Your Garden Archive
Are opossums dangerous or nature’s helpers?
Is there anything weirder than America’s native marsupial? Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, will discuss wh ...
Air Date: February 1, 2014
ListenGetting rid of roaches without toxic sprays
Even the cleanest of homes can sometimes be visited by the contemptible cockroach. Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your G ...
Air Date: January 25, 2014
ListenUsing perlite to amend your soil
Mike explains the right soil mix for a Florida garden, how to make the dream of growing your own tea a reality, what pl ...
Air Date: January 18, 2014
ListenWant bright, red berries during winter? We’ll show you how
Mike explains the process of growing apple trees from seed, why native bees are so important, the dangers of GMO’ ...
Air Date: January 11, 2014
ListenHow to care for the famed Christmas rose
Mike explains when and how to plant your Christmas blue spruce, how to extend your growing season with garden fleece, w ...
Air Date: January 4, 2014
ListenMike McGrath’s annual Christmas spectacular!
Ready for some holiday greenery that’s really green? It’s time for our annual Christmas spectacular featuri ...
Air Date: December 28, 2013
ListenAre weeds fresh from the sea good for your garden?
Mike explains how to care for jade plants, why you should call a professional when removing trees, how to care for dama ...
Air Date: December 21, 2013
ListenGet rid of snow and ice without harsh chemicals
Mike explains that ornamental peppers ARE edible, how to care for your succulents indoors for the winter, how to get th ...
Air Date: December 13, 2013
ListenDon’t put that mower away just yet!
Mike explains how to contain English ivy organically, what types of clover you can plant to attract deer, how to get ri ...
Air Date: December 7, 2013
ListenStoring summer-blooming bulbs over the winter
What’s the best way to store summer-blooming bulbs over the winter? Mike will help you properly protect your dahlias, ...
Air Date: November 29, 2013
ListenAre roots invading your compost pile?
Mike explains how to grow a Bermuda grass lawn, the best way to care for a transplanted lilac tree, how to move a tree ...
Air Date: November 23, 2013
ListenSpruce up your desk with easy-to-care-for house plants!
Mike explains why you should not plant new bulbs over existing bulbs, how to introduce a pheasant population onto your ...
Air Date: November 16, 2013
ListenDon’t mistake fall leaf treasure for trash!
Mike explains why it’s not too late to plant trees and shrubs, which fruits prefer to grow in colder climates, ho ...
Air Date: November 9, 2013
ListenAre deer destroying your tender trees?
Mike explains how to safely rid your soil of wasps, the best way to protect your potted plants through the winter, how ...
Air Date: November 2, 2013
ListenCalling all northern gardeners: Imagine planting an orange tree!
Mike discusses how to thin patches of overcrowded companion plants, what to do with “Zoo-Doo”, how to care ...
Air Date: October 26, 2013
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