You Bet Your Garden

Latest Episodes:

The Story Behind Haint Blue Paint | You Bet Your Garden May 29, 2026

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Mike McGrath ends his 30 years on public radio in style with a blowout celebration full of phone calls, interviews, and live music!

Sawflies: A Truly Weird Garden Pest | You Bet Your Garden May 22, 2026

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Mike McGrath examines a garden pest that may have many people confused. Plus, a heaping helping of your fabulous phone calls!

Helping Your Hopeless Hydrangeas | You Bet Your Garden May 15, 2026

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Mike McGrath reveals what to do about your hydrangeas that were hurt by odd weather. Plus, a heaping helping of your fabulous phone calls!

Companion Planting for Cabbage Pests | You Bet Your Garden May 08, 2026

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Mike McGrath explains how to keep insect pests from eating your vegetables. Plus, a tool to save birds, and your fabulous phone calls!

Relocating and Splitting Your Spring Bulbs | You Bet Your Garden May 01, 2026

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Mike McGrath gives tips for separating or moving your Spring bulbs. Plus, a heaping helping of your fabulous phone calls!

How to Axe Your Ants | You Bet Your Garden Apr 24, 2026

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Mike McGrath explains how to prevent ants in your kitchen. Plus, a heaping helping of your fabulous phone calls!

Spring Lawn Care Advice: Leave It Alone! | You Bet Your Garden Apr 17, 2026

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Mike McGrath explains why you shouldn't worry about your lawn right now. Plus, a heaping helping of your fabulous phone calls!

How to Beat Your Beetles | You Bet Your Garden Apr 10, 2026

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Mike McGrath reveals how to keep Japanese beetles away from your plants. Plus, a heaping helping of your fabulous phone calls!

Of Mice and Mint and Mothballs | You Bet Your Garden Apr 03, 2026

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Mike McGrath answers whether mint can keep mice out of your home. Plus, a heaping helping of your fabulous phone calls!

Ticks Are a Tenacious Trouble! | You Bet Your Garden Mar 27, 2026

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Mike McGrath reveals the best ways to keep ticks away. Plus, an important show announcement, and your important phone calls!