Caring for your garden in the heat of the summer is this episode’s focus. Then I answer gardeners’ questions on managing powdery mildew on perennial sweet peas and killing lawn thistles. Then Kristin Gies joins me for tips on identifying and managing galls. I finish off with tips on making your own slow watering device.

This podcast I focus again on hot, dry weather and what plants to grow in this environment. Next Kristin joins me to report on the results of the podcast survey.

In this week’s podcast you’ll find there’s still time to plant and enjoy fresh vegetables from the garden. I answer questions on yellow trumpet vines, yews with brown leaves, and Japanese beetles. I then discuss pear slugs that feed on cherries and pears in mid to late summer. Finally for garden enjoyment, plant Easter Egg radishes and Purple Haze carrots.

In this podcast I'll discuss a few eco-friendly things we can all do to make a difference in our homes and backyards.  I'll offer ideas on small changes that can make a big impact on the environment. Then I'll answer gardeners' on corn gluten Growing Gardeners activiy books. I welcome you to share your favorite kid activities. One of my favorites is Bottle Biology, a great activity for kids and grown ups alike. For more information visit bottlebiology.org. My pest tip covers slug control. I finish with a mention of Project Evergreen - this organization's weekly eco-friendly tip can be found on the homepage of my website.

In this podcast I cover managing and recycling fall leaves. Then I answer gardeners’ questions on mulching roses with leaves and composting leaves from scab infested crabapples. Next Kristin Gies joins me for tips on identifying and managing tar spot. I finish off with a favorite product, the Delux Electric Leaf Shredder, used to manage fall leaves.

In this podcast I focus on reviving summer stressed lawns. I answer a gardener's question on ridding the lawn of wild violets. Then Kristin Gies joins me for tips on managing scab. I finish off with a favorite product, Grass Fast, a fabric mulch used to establish newly seeded lawns.

In this podcast I'll discuss the aftermath of drought and how we often forget about the framework of our landscape - our trees. I answer gardeners' questions on bringing hibiscus indoors for the winter and planting seeds. Multicolored Asian lady beetle is the subject of my pest tip. I then finish with a product to help get your newly planted trees off to a good start - Treegator®

In this podcast I focus on xeriscaping, as a continuation of our water conservation series. Then I answer gardeners' questions on the spacing of Blue Rug junipers and planting hostas under trees. Next Kristin joins me to discuss managing and avoiding leaf scorch. I finish by recommending a favorite product, Milorganite.