Archived Shows
November 2002

11/2/02
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Was your garden ablaze with brilliant colors this summer, and the whole neighborhood envied your calla lilies? Don't let these beauties be one-season wonders! Cold weather is coming, and Mike McGrath will tell you how to protect the beautiful tropical bulbs of summer - like dahlias, gladiolas, canna lilies, and calla lilies - from what could otherwise be a fatal chill. Plus we'll reveal garden writer Patricia Taylor's Top Ten List of Deer-Resistant plants.

11/9/02
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Mike McGrath discusses what belongs in a compost pile, and deliver a quick lesson on "Composting for the Clueless." Follow these easy basics and black gold will be yours! We'll also chat with our old friend Lee Reich about the dangers of Fall and Winter pruning. Reich is the author of "The Pruning Book" and "Weedless Gardening."

11/16/02
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A soil test can reveal what kind of dirt you have in your landscape - whether it's acidic or alkaline and what kinds of nutrients it contains. A test could also alarm gardeners of possible dangers hidden in their garden beds! Mike McGrath will explain how to get the best and cheapest soil test, whether you're checking for PH balance or heavy metals.

11/23/02
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Fig trees and rosemary are classic examples of Mediterranean plants we love, but many of us are growing them in climates that make it difficult for these prized plants to survive the winter. Mike McGrath will discuss how you can protect them during the cold season. Mike will also put grow lights to the test: many are mostly dim, but one type really can light up your indoors like the summer sun.

11/30/02
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The Holiday Season is here, and Mike McGrath will go through the first part of his list of great gifts for the gardener in your life. He'll discuss his favorite tools to deal with deer and weeds. Mike will also share his Christmas Tree advice and explain what you can do to keep your tree from losing its needles and turning brown.