2016 Almanac Gardener Series | UNC-TV

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.