Archived Shows
December 2007

12/01/07
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Blueberries are one of Nature's most perfect foods, they are packed with naturally occurring antioxidants that fight cancer and other ailments; and phytochemicals that can delay the onset of dementia. Mike McGrath will discuss everything you need to know to grow your own in your own backyard.

12/08/07
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All the leaves necessary to make great compost come down just as temperatures begin to fall as well - which stops or slows the composting process. Is it possible to keep your compost cooking during the winter? Mike McGrath will discuss winter composting, and explain how to get through the cold season without losing any composting opportunities.

12/15/07
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Looking for a holiday gift for the gardener in your life? Mike McGrath will reconstruct the classic "Twelve Days of Christmas" to present you with a dozen unique, useful and ecologically sound options. There's something for everyone, from the hard-core, already chemical-free grower to newbies you're hoping to coax away from bottles and bags with big warnings on them.

12/22/07
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It's our annual You Bet Your Garden Holiday Spectacular! Our musical director, Mr. Kenn Kweder and the Reindeer Band join us to play holiday tunes and--our annual traditional--the full version of our rocking theme song. We'll discuss the Christmas Rose with Barry Glick of Sunshine Farm and Garden (www.sunfarm.com), and Ellen Spector Platt (www.ellenspectorplatt.com) explains how rosemary and lavender can be used in holiday decorations. Mike will read one of his garden stories and we'll talk about Christmas ferns. Plus: Mistletoe: Friend or Foe? So be sure to join us for Holiday cheer and great music!

12/29/07
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This is the time of year when many people hear the tap-tap-tapping of woodpeckers on their chamber wall. What are they doing there? "Probably not eating bugs" says woodpecker expert Dr. Jerry Jackson, biology professor at the Florida Gulf University in Fort Myers, Florida. He explains that the birds are tearing up your siding to build a nest. He'll discuss how you can protect your home, and create other habitats for these beautiful and beneficial birds.