2016 Almanac Gardener Series | UNC-TV

3315 Demonstration Segment: Growing Raspberries Jul 31, 2016

Lucy Bradley and Gina Fernandez takes viewers through the steps to growing raspberries on small and large trellises. They also share the best locations in landscapes to start growing raspberry plants.

3315 Demonstration Segment: An Original NC Yard Jul 31, 2016

What are some of the new varieties of grasses that will be available in the future to grow in NC? Bill Lord visits the NCSU Turf Grass Research Center to interview Grady Miller who shares a variety of new grasses that will be available to grow in lawns throughout the state.

3315 Episode: Kids & Seeding Squares Jul 31, 2016

Mike Gray and guests shares a fun approach to getting kids to help plant seeds in gardens. They show gardeners how to get kids using a seeding square that helps place seed in the ground at the right distance and depth. Mike and the guests also answers viewers gardening questions.

3314 Demonstration Segment: Special Summer Plants Jul 22, 2016

Jeana Myers and Mark Weathington, Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum, gives viewers a tour of the arboretum’s beautiful flowerbeds. They also give insights on which flowers can withstand the hot summer temperature.

3314 Demonstration Segment: Keeping Trimmers Running Jul 22, 2016

If you’re having trouble starting your grass trimmer, Bill Lord gets answers from Steve Rose, the Manager of Equipment Repairs at Stone Bros. & Byrd, to why most trimmers have trouble starting. Steve also recommends ways to store trimmers during the winter season.

3314 Episode: Sticky Traps for Bugs Jul 22, 2016

What is the best way to catch an irritating bug? Mike Gray and the horticultural guests suggests the use of a sticky trap to get rid of the bugs. They also demonstrates ways to use the trap to catch a variety of annoying bugs. Mike and the panel answers questions from viewers.

3313 Demonstration Segment: Backyard Blue Birds Jul 17, 2016

Jeana Myers invites Bill Satterwhite, aka the Blue Bird Man of Wake County, to her backyard and explains how to care for baby Blue Birds. Bill shares information that dispels old myths on caring for Blue Birds.

3313 Demonstration Segment: Solving Tomato Problems Jul 17, 2016

Lucy Bradley visits with Chris Gunter, Extension Specialist at NCSU, to checkout the latest research on growing healthier tomatoes. Lucy and Chris also share tips to growing tomatoes on trellises.

3313 Episode: Using Lemongrass in Cooking Jul 17, 2016

Mike Gray and the panel of agents gives tips on growing lemongrass and using the plant as a culinary herb. Lemongrass can be dried and powered or used fresh in teas, soups, curries and food. Mike and the panel answers questions from viewers.

3312 Demonstration Segment: Prize Winning Watermelons Jul 09, 2016

Bill Lords visits the NC State Fair to get the scoop on who won the contest for growing the largest watermelon. Bill interviews HC Williams of Bailey NC, the winner of the watermelon contest, to uncover his secrets to growing the largest watermelon.

3312Episode: Using Adaptive Tools for Gardening Jul 09, 2016

Mike Gray and the Almanac Gardener panel showcases an adaptive tool to use while gardening. Mike and panel also answers viewers gardening questions.

3311 Demonstration Segment: Growing Medicinal Herbs Jun 29, 2016

Amy-Lynn Albertson takes a tour of Gentle Harmony Farms to share the multiple ways of using herbs to help people deal with illnesses. Pam Leonard, Owner of Gentle Harmony Farms, explains the many benefits to using herbs.

3311 Demonstration Segment: Taking Care of Lawnmowers Jun 29, 2016

Bill Lord gets some helpful tips from Steve Rose, an Equipment Repair Specialist at Stone Bros. & Byrd, to getting lawnmowers ready for the busy mowing season. Bill and Steve also gives advice on caring for lawnmowers after the mowing season ends.

3311 Episode: Protection from UV Rays Jun 29, 2016

Mike Gray and guests gives helpful advice to protecting skin from the harmful sunlight UV rays while working outdoors. Mike and the guests also answers viewers gardening questions.

3310 Demonstration Segment: Growing New Blackberries in NC Jun 25, 2016

Amy-Lynn travels to the Piedmont Research Station to uncover some of the best new variety of Blackberries to grow in North Carolina. She visits Hunter Berrier, a Researcher, who takes her on a tour of two Blackberry fields.

3310 Demonstration Segment: A Honey Bee Update Jun 25, 2016

Bill Lord visits the NC State Fair in Raleigh to checkout the latest information on the status and population of bees in the state. Bill interviews Don Hopkins, the NC Apiary Inspector, who gives insights to the status and population of NC bees.

3310 Episode: Journalizing Your Plants Jun 25, 2016

Mike Gray and the Almanac Gardener panel demonstrates how to use computers and cellular phones to help record and chart the progress of plant activity. They also share how plant enthusiasts can develop on-line community groups to send and exchange plant information.

3309 Demonstration Segment: Deer Resistant Plants I May 29, 2016

Charlotte Glen, Horticultural Agent in Pender County, talk with Bobbi Crawford, Master Gardener, on identifying plants that deer resist eating while growing in landscapes.

3309 Demonstration Segment: Variety of ways to use Herbs May 29, 2016

Karen Neill takes to the kitchen and share tips to using various herbs to give a little flavor to water and snacks.

3309 Episode: When to use a Treegator May 29, 2016

What plants can help control insects from eating your favorite plants? Mike Gray and the panel of horticultural experts recommend several plants that will keep insects from nesting and eating your houseplants.

3308 Demonstration Segment: Creating Green Landscape Texture with Plants that Don’t Bloom May 29, 2016

Michelle Wallace, Horticultural Agent, Durham County, and Bobby Morttern, Director of Horticulture at Duke Gardens, share tips to creating texture to your landscape.

3308 Demonstration Segment: Getting the Most From Your Tomato Crop May 29, 2016

Lucy Bradley visit the Raleigh City Farm to uncover the answer to what happens to tomato plants when there leaves began to curl up? Chris Gunter, Extension Specialist, at NCSU, give Lucy an understanding to what happens to plants.

3308 Episode: Plants that Control Insects May 29, 2016

What plants can help control insects from eating your favorite plants? Mike Gray and the panel of horticultural experts recommend several plants that will keep insects from nesting and eating your houseplants.

3307 Demonstration Segment: Pruning & Training Blackberry Canes May 29, 2016

Michelle Wallace shares how viewers can get a head start on pruning and training Blackberry Canes so that plants yields great harvest.

3307 Demonstration Segment: Growing Day Lilies at Lakeview Farm May 29, 2016

Jeana Myers, Horticultural Agent in Wake County, visits the Lakeview Daylily Farm, to get the scoop on growing beautiful Day Lilies. Owner, Noel Weston, share techniques to growing and planting a variety of Day Lilies.

3307 Episode: Building Community Gardens May 29, 2016

Mike Gray and the Horticultural Agents demonstrate how Filbert trees can be grown as a shrub, hedge or a tree in landscapes. Mike and guests also answers viewer questions sent in to the show.

3306 Demonstration Segment: Controlling Voles in Your Landscape May 09, 2016

Lucy Bradley talk with Peter Herti, Research Assist at NCSU, about controlling Voles that reap problems in landscapes.

3306 Demonstration Segment: Growing Spring Onion May 09, 2016

Scott Welborn shares why Hydrangea can be the perfect plant for landscapes with terraces. Hydrangea plants can bring beauty to unattractive slope areas in landscapes.

33065 Episode: Filbert Trees are good for Hedges May 09, 2016

Mike Gray and the Horticultural Agents demonstrate how Filbert trees can be grown as a shrub, hedge or a tree in landscapes. Mike and guests also answers viewer questions sent in to the show.

3305 Demonstration Segment: Growing Spring Onion Apr 30, 2016

Onion " Bill Lord shows how to start growing various onions in the spring season so viewers can have great tasting carrots to eat throughout the summer season

3305 Demonstration Segment: Growing Cold Hardy Gardenias Apr 30, 2016

Charlotte Glen visits the Oakmont Nursery in Chatham County to talk with Thomas Dark on growing Crown Jewel Gardenias.

3305 Episode: Showing Passalong Plants Apr 30, 2016

Mike Gray and guest share tips to selecting Passalong plants that will thrive and grow in the everyday garden. Mike and guests also answers viewer questions sent in to the show.

3304 Demonstration Segment: Duke's Ornamental Grasses Apr 26, 2016

Michelle Wallace visits the Duke Gardens to get insights on growing ornamental grasses in North Carolina. Michelle interviews Bobby Mottern, Director of Horticulture at Duke Gardens, to get his opinion on growing ornamental grasses near ponds.

3304 Demonstration Segment: Growing Spring Greens Apr 26, 2016

Bill Lord demonstrates how to start growing Lettuce, Spinach, Beets and other green plants in the spring season.

3304 Episode: The Blooming of Rare Plants Apr 26, 2016

Mike Gray and the panel of experts from NCSU share some green plants that are less likely to blossom in the spring season. They also answer various gardening questions sent over the Internet from viewers.

3303 Demonstration Segment: Controlling Rose Rosette Disease Apr 26, 2016

Karen Neill demonstrates how to control Rose Rosette Disease that is common to form on roses. Karen also reveals how to get rid of the disease on roses.

3303 Episode: Using A Broadfork to Handle Garden Jobs Apr 26, 2016

Mike Gray and the panel of experts break out the Broadfork, an old garden tool, to put some fun back into gardening. They also answer various gardening questions sent over the Internet from viewers.

3302 Demonstration Segment: Attracting Birds to Landscapes Apr 26, 2016

Lucy Bradley interviews Chris Moorman, NCSU, Forestry /Environmental Res., on how to attract birds to landscapes. Lucy and Christ Moorman also reveals the importance of water attracting attracting birds to landscapes.

3302 Demonstration Segment: Well Mannered Pollinator Garden Apr 26, 2016

Scott Welborn takes a tour through the Tanglewood Arboretum to highlight the well-planned and organized pollination garden. The spacious garden attracts many visitors daily to admire its beauty.

3302 Episode: Growing Beautiful Cover Crops Apr 26, 2016

Mike Gray and guests explore ways to grow cover crops in the spring season. They share secrets to growing beautiful Crimson Clover so they’re ready to show off in spring

3301 Demonstration Segment: Pollinator Paradise Garden Apr 20, 2015

Charlotte Glen interviews Debbie Roos to get the secrets to creating a successful pollination garden that attracts various insects.

3301 Demonstration Segment: Growing Spring Potatoes Apr 20, 2015

Bill Lord demonstrates how to start growing potatoes in the spring season so viewers can have great tasting potatoes all summer long.

3301 Episode: Selecting Salad from a Mesclun Mix Sep 13, 2014

Join Mike Gray and the panel of agriculture experts from NCSU Cooperative Extension as they kick off Almanac Gardener’s 33nd season discussing the selection of best mix greens to create an Mesclun Salad.

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