You Bet Your Garden Archive

December 8, 2012 — Ever hear of the famed “Banana of the North?” These native fruit trees reign on You Be ...

December 1, 2012 — Do evil squirrels hobble your horticulture? Mike McGrath reveals how researchers at Clemson University ...

November 24, 2012 — Got weeds? Get a goat! Mike McGrath reveals how goats are one of the our best weapons in the war again ...

November 17, 2012 — The exotic spice known as ginger is tasty and therapeutic; it’s also ridiculously easy to grow! ...

November 10, 2012 — How do you protect potted plants in places with wicked winters? Mike McGrath reviews the basics on keeping ...

November 3, 2012 — Many people make impulsive decisions when choosing trees, and often end up with a specimen that’s short-l ...

October 27, 2012 — Planting is easy, growing can be difficult and harvesting is always hard. Mike McGrath, talks with author ...

October 20, 2012 — Many people think of clover as a lawn weed, but a surprising number welcome the white flowered plant into t ...

October 13, 2012 — It’s time for the second season of great growing! Mike McGrath reveals a dozen things you can — and sho ...

October 6, 2012 — In the fall, every gardener’s fancy turns to… no, not love! Shredding leaves! Mike McGrath revea ...

September 29, 2012 — He’s always telling you to make compost in the fall, but what should you cook your compost in? Mike ...

September 22, 2012 — As cold weather approaches homeowners need to be careful not to accidentally invite vermin to nest nearby ...

September 15, 2012 — Can you grow garlic in containers over the winter? Mike McGrath changes his position on this topic of gre ...

September 8, 2012 — Cool season grasses often need a little help at the end of summer — especially this summer. Mike McGrath ...

September 1, 2012 — What’s going on when a red crepe myrtle turns white? Mike McGrath investigates the curious case of color ...