The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin

Latest Episodes:

Mulch, Weeds, Peonies and Cyclamen. Winter is coming! Nov 16, 2024

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Can there be too many leaves on the garden beds? What about storing calla lilies overwinter? Will roses survive after being stripped by Japanese beetles earlier in the season? And lots more... Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Leave the leaves? And more on Pruning! Nov 09, 2024

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Pruning Rose of Sharon, Bougainvillea, a cedar hedge, and Clematis. Great tip to repel squirrels, and should we put small rocks in the bottom of pots when planting? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Pesky Roots, Squirrels and Cats! Nov 02, 2024

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Callers have tips for controlling cats indoors and squirrels outdoors. Roots growing into raised gardens, storing tender bulbs overwinter and indoor tropical plants defoliating. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Overwintering Tender Bulbs Oct 26, 2024

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Caring for Dipladenia, Lisianthus, and Dahlia tubers over the winter is topical. Keeping a plant-eating cat under control, and Hydrangeas with no flowers are also covered this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Winter is Coming! Fertilizers, transplanting and indoor plant care are all addressed this week. Oct 19, 2024

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This week it's all about fall lawn fertilizer, pruning Holly and Dogwood, transplanting and insects on plants coming indoors for the winter. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Overwintering Tender Bulbs, Amaryllis, Strawberries and More! Oct 12, 2024

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Brussels sprouts with no sprouts! Overwintering Dahlias, Canna lilies, strawberries and more. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Pruning, Potting Mixes, and Blight! Oct 05, 2024

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Boxwood and tomato blight, pruning lilacs and honeysuckle shrubs, and burying pots of hostas and redbud plants are all covered this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Milkweed and Lilies From Seed, and Those Pesky Rabbits! Sep 28, 2024

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Lots about pruning: rose of Sharon, Limelight Hydrangea and more. Listeners call about the joy of Hummingbird moths and the sorrow of mealy bugs! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Fall is the New Spring! Sep 21, 2024

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Jonas Spring (Ecoman.ca) joins us to talk about recent flooding and how to ameliorate it's effects in our gardens. We speak of condos as cliff gardens, and all those little sprigs of growth popping up in between sidewalk slabs. He refers to these areas as Alvar Ecosystems. Callers are starting to think about bringing the tropical plants inside for winter! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Best Pollinators in my Garden Now! Sep 14, 2024

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Callers have lawn issues: grubs, overseeding etc. Beets are being eaten, dead boxwood needs a replacement and when to prune Weigela and rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) are topical. Meanwhile, Charlie shares some great plant tips to support late season pollinators! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio