The secret of rock dust

Want to restore all the minerals that time has sucked out of your soil? On the next thrilling episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath discusses how rock dust can perk up your plants.

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September 19th, 2009

How to prevent the return of late blight

Many tomato patches were claimed by late blight this season. You Bet Your Garden host Mike McGrath not only tells you how to prevent its return, but also how to deal with diseased plants in general.

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September 12th, 2009

Thinking about Spring bulbs

Mike McGrath will review how to get the best show for your buck and identify the most naturally pest-resistant varieties. He'll also discuss how to protect the ones that are pest magnets, like oh-so-tasty tulips and crocuses.

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September 5th, 2009

When yellowjackets attack!

Do you have insects that look like bees that are nesting in the ground? Watch out - they're probably yellowjackets. This week on You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath explains how to safely eradicate their dangerous underground nests.

Credit: "Yellowjacket Hover Fly at Zilker Botanical Gardens" photo by motleypixel.

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