Shopping for seeds

Can hybrid seeds and plants still be organic? On this week's You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will reveal what to look for as you shop for this season's seeds. Plus: Why is the Philly flower show changing its name?

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January 23rd, 2010

Pretty peonies

Having trouble with your peonies? On this week's You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will reveal what they need to bloom their best and discuss the partnership of peonies and ants. Plus: how fungi can harm and help your plants. Here's more information on Fungi and Plants with Professor Karen Snetselaar at the Wagner Free Institute.

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January 16th, 2010

How to take care of those beautiful orchids

Did you get a beautiful orchid for the holidays? Thinking about one for Valentine's Day? On this week's You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will delve into the care and feeding of these fabulous flowers.

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January 9th, 2010

Slithering snakes

Nothing creeps some folks out more than a little garden snake slithering near their squash. This week on You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will reveal how these little guys eat lots of pests; and how to avoid them if you don't care.

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January 2nd, 2010

How to prevent powdery mildew

One of the most common garden diseases is powdery mildew. This week on You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will reveal how to prevent it, and also what to do if it shows up anyway.

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