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The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener Radio Show from
March – Oct weekly
Heard on Joy 1340 AM & 98.7 FM Milwaukee, WI Saturday mornings 7-8 AM CST https://tunein.com/radio/Joy-1340-s30042/
Heard on WAAM 1600 AM & 92.7 FM Ann Arbor, MI Sundays 7-8 AM EST https://tinyurl.com/p68cvft
Heard on KDIZ 1570 AM Minneapolis, MN Saturdays 4-5 PM and replay Sundays 2-3 PM CST http://player.listenlive.co/57071
Heard on KFEQ 680 AM at 107.9 FM St. Joseph/Kansas City, MO Sundays 10-11 AM CST http://www.680kfeq.com/live-stream/
Heard on WRMN 1410 AM & 96.7 FM Elgin/Chicago, IL Sundays Noon-1 PM CST https://www.wrmn1410.com/
Heard on KYAH 540 AM Delta/Salt Lake City, UT Saturdays 1-2 PM MST Reply Sundays 9-10 PM MST https://www.yahradio540.com/listen-live/
Heard on KMET 1490 AM & 98.1 FM Banning, CA Tuesdays 9 - 10 AM PST April – Oct https://www.kmet1490am.com/
Heard on WCRN 830 AM Westborough/Boston, MA Saturdays 10-11 AM EST https://tunein.com/radio/WCRN-AM-830-Full-Service-Radio-s1112/
Heard on WOGO 680 AM & 103.1 FM Chippewa Falls, WI Sundays 9-10 AM CST https://www.christiannetcast.com/listen/player.asp?station=wogo-am
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In segment one Joey and Holly talk about 8 you want in the garden
from https://www.organiclesson.com/
1. Lady bugs Preys: aphids, whitefly, mites, fleas, Colorado potato beetle
Attracted by: Dill, Dandelion, Fern-leaf Yellow, Basket of Gold, Common Yarrow
Facts: Ladybugs can consume more than 5,000 aphids during their lifetime. Live up to 3 years
2 Bees pollinate
3 Worms aerate the soil and break down organic matter
4. Praying Mantis
Preys: wide range including caterpillars, moths, beetles, gnats, and crickets
Attracted by: tall grasses and shrubs, cosmos, marigolds, dills
Facts: Mantis can turn their heads 180 degrees to view their surroundings.
5 Spiders: Preys: wide range including bed bugs, aphids, roaches, grasshoppers, mosquitoes, and fruit flies
Attracted by: tall plants for weaving spiders, mulch for predatory spiders
Facts: Most spiders complete their life cycle in one year.
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6.Soldier Beetles Preys: grasshopper eggs, aphids, soft-bodied insects
Attracted by: goldenrod, zinnia, marigold, linden trees
Facts: soldier beetles do not damage plants and are harmless to people.
7. Ground Beetles
Preys: slugs, caterpillars, ants, Colorado potato beetles, cutworms
Attracted by: evening primrose, amaranthus, clover
Facts: Ground beetles are typically only active at night.
8. Minute Pirate Bugs
Preys: spider mites, insect eggs, caterpillars, aphids, thrip
Attracted by: Caraway, Fennel, Alfalfa, Spearmint, Peter Pan Goldenrod
Facts: both immature stages and adults prey on a variety of small insects.
NOTE: you can buy these this insects and bugs on line but you don’t need
to they will come and if you do buy you need to check with the laws in your area if you are legally allowed to introduce them in to your area.
In segment two Joey and Holly talk about gardening with your pets
Pets are great garden companions
Be aware of where your pet is
Remember lilies are toxic to cats
Be mindful of thorny plants
Make sure any harmful tools or toxic garden supplies are not near where your pet can access them
Do not use cocoa mulch if you have dogs
Provide plenty of shade
Watch woody areas and treat your pet for fleas and ticks
Know your garden and what might be toxic to your pets - There are hundreds of plants that are toxic when ingested by pets such as yew, holly, tulips, azaleas, sago palms, chrysanthemum, oleander, poinsettia, English ivy, and rhododendrons. Walking the perimeter of your garden on a regular basis and taking inventory of plants can help prevent potential illnesses from occurring.
Keep pet waste out of the garden or compost - Poop should never be composted due to the bacteria and parasites that can be present in the stool. It should also be removed from your dog’s run immediately. Certain bacterial strains of E. coli/salmonella can actually be transmitted to humans through contact with infected stool. Hookworm and roundworm eggs passed in stool turn into larvae that can also infect humans."
Gravel can be hard on the paws of large – pawed dogs
Ensure your pet is drinking plenty of water if out in the garden with you for long periods of time
In segment three Joey and Holly welcome their guest
Linda Ly is a plant lover, passionate road-tripper, and cookbook author whose savvy advice and bestselling books have been featured in TIME, Outside, and Food & Wine. She has a website full of garden info at https://www.gardenbetty.com/
We are curious why your website is titled Garden Betty, and your name is Linda?
You are a fan of the florida weave for trellising tomatoes as are we. What is the florida weave and why do you use it?
Aphids are the ticks of the garden world, what are your best tips for dealing with them?
We love growing garlic, but like many you may not always know when it is time to harvest. What are some good tips on harvesting garlic?
Blossom end rot is a common tomato problem – what are your tips for dealing with it?
How can we find out more about you?
NOTE : Seed starting mix
Note how long do seeds last
The Backyard Fire Cookbook
In segment four Joey and Holly answer garden questions
Peony
Q:I have a tree peony growing with a regular peony. I would like to take out regular peony but do not want to hurt the Tree peony. Is it possible? I really only care about the tree peony. It is somewhat nice since after the tree peony blooms I get the regular peony flower. It just started happening a year or so ago.
A: Yes this is possible it is best to remove the regular peony in fall as this is the time you would dig them up divide them if you were to do it now you would damage the roots tree peony and compromise it and it may not bloom for you. Do not use any weed killing chemicals on it as it will kill both of them. What you can do now is as you see the regular on coming up keep cutting in back do it can get the sunlight it t need and it will not get in the way of the tree peony and then in the fall you can did the regularly on up
Ground squirrels/chipmunks
Q What is your best advice for getting rid of ground squirrels/chipmunks that keep burrowing under my day lilies, redbuds and rock walls [making the walls unstable]? I don’t want to harm any birds, and I want to be mindful of our dog, who spends a lot of hours outside when we are outside, and without strict supervision, since she never strays off our property and we live in the country, so she does roam around while we are working. [ And sometimes she finds nests full of little edible bunnies, so she is a very good dog!]
A Thank you for your question: So Chipmunks and squirrels absolutely can’t stand the smells of certain strong oils like peppermint, citrus, cinnamon, and eucalyptus. These can be sprayed around the area. Chipmunks can’t stand the smell of garlic. Pepper-based repellents work best and have been proven to keep chipmunks off objects and surfaces and away from homes. However most if not all will need to be reapplied after a rain. Mothballs will deter chipmunks and squirrels But If eaten, a mothball would kill a chipmunk or squirrel and other animals can eat them and become sick or die also. Sprinkling cayenne, chili powder or other hot, intense spices around your garden next to the wall is a non-toxic way to discourage chipmunks from hanging around. Now a decoy predator, like a motion-activated owl, can scare chipmunks away from your yard. I hope this will prove you with a starting point
How much need to can
Q How many pounds of vegetable / fruit needed to can use canning cart
A:Vegetable Pounds per quart
Asparagus 2½–4½
Beans, green, wax, or snap 1½–2½
Beans, lima 3–5
Beets, without tops 2–3½
Carrots, without tops 2–3
Corn, cream-style or whole kernel 3–6
Peas, green 3–6
Pumpkin 1½–3
Spinach and other greens 2–6
Squash, winter 1½–3
Tomatoes 2 1/2 to 3 ½
Thinning
Q: How long would you give carrots to grow before thinning out?
A: about 4 weeks cut them out not pull them
Walapini gardener
Q: What are your thoughts on walapini gardener
A: a walipini is an in-ground food production structure. An aquapini is a walipini incorporating aquaponics. These structures are built into the ground because below the frost line the earth maintains a temperature of 55 degrees F/13 C. Building these structures sunk deep enough into the ground benefits from this and helps keep these structures both cool in the summer and warmer in the winter.
Flowers on basil
Q: Any tips on slowing the production of flowers on basil?
A: Basil that is going to flower can be caused but hot temperatures indoor and out, pick the flowers off as soon as you see them. Basil won’t live forever but cutting the flowers off and keeping the plant cool in good soil can make it last a bit longer. Instead of harvesting individual leaves, you can also harvest stems or the entire plant. Basil will grow back and provide a second or even third harvest even after being completely stripped of leaves.
Nutrients and ph up/down
Q. Can you speak to the shelf life of the nutrients and ph up/down? I’m guessing we should keep them in cool dry places?
A: shelf life for PH up/down is based on how often you open the bottle and how long you leave it open. Each time you open the pH up bottle air enters the bottle so CO2 is introduced so if you are see that the ph/up and down is not working as effectively as it has been this is the reason. nutrients will last for years if kept in a cool dark place. The only exception are nutrients inoculated with beneficial bacteria and fungi, which often have a shelf life of about two years.
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