Archived Shows
September 2003

9/6/03
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Do you love garlic? You'll love it even more when you grow your own! Get the cloves into the ground now, and you'll harvest plenty of bulbs next year. Mike McGrath will explain which garlic works best in your region, and how to plant it. And, although it's way too soon to plant Spring bulbs, it is prime time to buy them. Mike will tell you what to look for and when it will be safe for you to plant your Spring blooming beauties.

9/13/03
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Looking for some color in your garden now that summer is over? Mike McGrath will discuss one of his favorite flowers - this beauty is perhaps the only posie with the potential to provide ten months of bloom. All you have to do is follow Mike's seemingly out-of-season suggestion and plant them now! We'll also discuss the powerful natural nutrient these eminently edible flowers provide for battling varicose veins.

9/20/03
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Fall is the perfect time of year to cure what ails your sad looking sod, so Mike McGrath will discuss proper feeding and reseeding; recommend aeration for troubled turfs that are heavily trafficked. He'll also suggest the best grass varieties for your region, and explain how to establish a new lawn that will look lush. Plus we'll discuss new science that shows that garlic sprays can chase your slimy slugs away!

9/27/03
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Love the look of orchids, but afraid to try and grow them? Our special guest Walter Off from world-renowned Waldor Orchids in New Jersey will help us master these pretty plants. He'll discuss good varieties for beginners, watering, and feeding. Later on the show, Mike McGrath will explain what you have to do right now to get your Christmas cacti and amaryllis to bloom for the holidays.