The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin

Latest Episodes:

More About Insect Pests Jan 23, 2021

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It's the time of year gardeners struggle with pests on their indoor tropicals. We discuss humidity, light levels, watering and pruning. And some proactive gardeners are out scouting for Gypsy Moth egg sacs on their trees. Never a dull moment in the gardening world!

Roses, Bonsai and More! Jan 16, 2021

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Callers and emailers want to know how to keep their houseplants healthy and happy during the dark days of winter. Agapanthus bulbs and Dahlia tubers are topical too.

Fungus Gnats and Flowers! Jan 09, 2021

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Several callers are having trouble with pesky fungus gnats in their potted plants. Less water and Safer's Sticky Stiks are the recommendation from Charlie. What about re-potting? And pruning? And fertilizing? And the best question - what was that flowering plant I remember from my childhood? Charlie has answers for everyone!

Sharing Your Christmas Tree With Wildlife! Jan 02, 2021

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Charlie explains 'best practices' when it comes to Christmas tree disposal. Callers ask about planting avocado seeds, how to transplant Christmas cacti and wonder why some flowering plants (like Magnolia) just don't flower.

Boxing Day Boxwoods Dec 26, 2020

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We start the program with a hardy replacement for Buxus (boxwood) plants. Native Ilex glabra 'Compacta' (inkberry) is a tougher choice that sports white flowers in spring and black berries in fall. Callers express frustration due to spring plants growing now - after we had a warm spell in late fall. And amaryllis is discussed again!

Everything is Blooming! Dec 19, 2020

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Callers share stories about blooming orchids and amaryllis. Plus garlic and spring bulbs are growing now due to mild weather!

The Chrismukkah Show! Dec 12, 2020

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Call it a Hanukkah bush or a Christmas tree - it's all about celebration! Food, fun and lots of great questions from our callers. Fungus gnats, voles, Christmas cactus, lemon trees and squirrels. We cover it all!

Peach Trees, Banana Trees, and Christmas Trees! Dec 05, 2020

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Callers to the Garden Show are still wanting to prune, transplant and eliminate invasive plants like Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia). As usual Charlie and Frank handle all inquiries with great aplomb.

Frank Takes Your Calls Nov 28, 2020

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Frank is joined by Dennis Flanagan of Landscape Ontario to take your calls on the last weekend before December

Time to Feed the Birds Nov 21, 2020

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Thriving ornamental cabbage plants need dividing, a crab apple tree defoliates before autumn every year and what about Buckwheat - can it act as a herbicide?