You Bet Your Garden

Latest Episodes:

Seed Starting Basics Feb 05, 2021

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On this episode of YBYG Mike prepares you for the start of Spring with a review on 'Seed Starting Basics!' Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

Peas and Beans, To Start or Not To Start? Jan 29, 2021

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On this episode of YBYG Mike digs into Legumes and when/how to start seeding in the Question of the week! PLUS Seed Pioneer, Renee Shepherd 'zooms' by for a chat on Sun Flowers and seeding in 2021!! PLUS PLUS your 'zoomy' phone calls

A Christmas Tree Year Round- in Spain Jan 22, 2021

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On this episode of YBYG Mike answers an International Question of the week from Spain! And your International and National phone calls!!

Caring for Crape in Colder Climbs PLUS Sam Lemheney from PHS on the 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show Jan 15, 2021

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On this new episode of YBYG Mike answers a Question of the week on care tips for Southern Crape Myrtle- in Northern climates. Plus a very special guest, Sam Lemheney of PHS tells us about the 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show!!

What to do About Dirty Rats Jan 08, 2021

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On this new episode of YBYG, Mike teaches you how to get RID of RATS! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

A Fresh Look:The Ethics of Fallen Leaves Jan 01, 2021

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In this Fresh Look Mike McGrath reviews the Annual question; Is it ethical to use fallen leaves for garden mulch and compost making? Or should we leave them as they lay? Plus your questionably ethical phone calls!!

A Fresh Look: The Legal & Landscaping Dangers of Running Bamboo Dec 26, 2020

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On this Holiday Hangover episode of YBYG Mike takes a fresh look at the legal and landscaping dangers of 'Running Bamboo'! Plus your running phone calls!!

A talk on Compost and Salinity with Jake Chalfin PLUS More Avocado Seeding Dec 18, 2020

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In part 2 of this Avocado double whammy Mike dives into the compost pile with a special guest from Laurel Valley Soils, Jake Chalfin! Plus a refresher on last weeks 'Nationwide' Avocado Seeding in the Question of the Week

An Old Avocado Tree in Tennessee and a 'troubled youngster' in New Jersey Dec 11, 2020

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On this episode of YBYG Mike covers Interstate Avocado Seeding in the Question of the Week! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

When is a Prune - not a Prune? Dec 04, 2020

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On this new episode of YBYG Mike goes over the differences in Winter pruning (and not pruning) techniques. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!