Archived Shows
May 2007

05/05/07
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The terrible taste of store-bought tomatoes is enough to get even non-gardeners to put a few plants in the ground. Luckily, growing tomatoes is fun and easy, if you give them a few things they crave and require at planting time. Mike McGrath will help you achieve love apple success with his Top Ten Tips for Terrific Tomatoes!

05/12/07
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Put down your pruners and don't touch them again until after our interview with pruning guru Lee Reich! Lee is the author of several books, among them "The Pruning Book." He'll explain when to prune what, how much to cut off, and when not to prune. During the Question of the Week, Mike McGrath explains that watering your garden at the wrong time of day can allow diseases take over your plants. Watering too often virtually guarantees a weed-filled lawn. He'll reveal the surprising secrets of how to water your plants to sweet success.

05/19/07
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Squirrels and rabbits made a lot of tulip lovers miserable this Spring - and now they're looking forward to the next course! Mike McGrath will reveal how you can easily deter rabbits from eating your garden. He'll also suggest tactics to keep squirrels from creating havoc in your landscape, and explain why neighbors who feed squirrels may be the worst garden pests of all!

05/26/07
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Having trouble getting rhododendrons, lilacs and dogwoods to flower the way they should? Mike McGrath will discuss the causes of feeble flowers, and explain how you can boost your blooming bounty. Plus: A side-effect of using garden chemicals that will have all the men out there canceling their Chem-Lawn contracts on the spot.