Getting rid of tough plants

Want to start a garden right away, but the area is a mess of tough invasives like ivy or mint? This week on You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath reveals your long and short-term options for getting rid of these tough plants. Plus tips on growing great edibles from George Ball, President of the Burpee Seed Company; and chemical free answers to all your garden questions.

Credit: "Creeping Thistle" photo by daryl_mitchell from flickr.com

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March 21st, 2009

The bountiful benefits of using compost

Have you heard about the bountiful benefits of using compost in your garden, but have none of your own? This week on You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath tells you how to find this gardeners' gold pre-bagged. Also an interview with the Chair of the Seed Savers Exchange, Amy Goldman, author of the new book, The Heirloom Tomato. For more info about Amy, visit www.rareforms.com and click on what's new.

Credit: "1 sq. meter Compost bags" photo by bobbyuggles from flickr.com

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March 14th, 2009

How to keep YOU and your garden in shape

Are you ready to start putting sweat equity into your yard? This week on You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath talks about important fitness tips that will help you keep you and your garden in great shape all season long.

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March 7th, 2009

Container tomatoes

Do you want to grow tomatoes, but have no actual land to do that growing in? This week on You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath reveals the secrets of getting those home grown favorites to flourish in containers.

Credit: "Our Deck Garden: tomatoes" photo by KoKee from flickr.com

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