
You Bet Your Garden Archive
Producing tasty Brussels sprouts
January 28, 2012 — Although the butt of jokes, Brussels sprouts are a highly nutritious member of the cabbage family. Mike McG ...
Air Date: January 28, 2012
ListenThe deadly and exotic castor bean plant
January 21, 2012 — Is it a deadly menace? A natural mole repellant? An attractive tropical? Mike McGrath takes a close look at ...
Air Date: January 21, 2012
ListenAre your spring bulbs sprouting?
January 14, 2012 — What can you do if your spring bulbs are jumping the gun? Mike McGrath discusses premature sprouting of spr ...
Air Date: January 14, 2012
ListenHow to lower your pesticide exposure
January 7, 2012 — Worried about the safety of store bought food? Mike McGrath names the crops that are the most peppered with ...
Air Date: January 7, 2012
ListenDecember 31, 2011 — Looking forward to a new season of growing? Mike McGrath rings in the New Year by listening back to some o ...
Air Date: December 31, 2011
ListenDecember 24, 2011 — Just what can you accomplish with a greenhouse? Mike McGrath explains the big difference between free stan ...
Air Date: December 24, 2011
ListenYou Bet Your Garden Christmas Spectacular
December 17, 2011 — Join us for our annual Christmas Spectacular where you’ll learn fascinating facts about poinsettias, ...
Air Date: December 17, 2011
ListenDecember 10, 2011 — Can you grow your own artichokes? Mike McGrath discusses how people outside of California can attempt to c ...
Air Date: December 10, 2011
ListenProtecting your home from termites
December 3, 2011 — Many install chemical trenches around their home to prevent termites. Mike McGrath discusses how long these ...
Air Date: December 3, 2011
ListenNovember 26, 2011 — The holidays are coming! Mike McGrath discusses how to harvest some of your landscape for holiday greenery ...
Air Date: November 26, 2011
ListenScary spiders, pest predators or both!
November 19, 2011 — Many people fear spiders, but almost all of America’s arachnids are harmless predators of pest insec ...
Air Date: November 19, 2011
ListenNovember 12, 2011 — Many people love to grow in containers, but what do you do with your potted plants over winter? Mike M ...
Air Date: November 12, 2011
The beautiful and edible dogwood fruit
November 5, 2011 — Many dogwoods produce beautiful and enticing fruit-like structures after they flower. Mike McGrath examines ...
Air Date: November 5, 2011
ListenMonkeying around with mondo grass
October 29, 2011 — Is it an acceptable lawn alternative? An interesting ornamental? Or both? Mike McGrath takes a close look a ...
Air Date: October 29, 2011
ListenOctober 22, 2011 — Many people turn to composting to keep their kitchen waste out of landfills. Mike McGrath reviews the right ...
Air Date: October 22, 2011
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