Turning Your Compost

It's the 'dirty little secret' of composting. On this week's You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath, will discuss whether or not you really have to sing, "turn, turn, turn" to your compost piles. Plus answers to all your growing questions.

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September 10, 2011

Bare and Patchy Grass

What's going on when discolored circles appear in a lawn. On this week's You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will discuss the most common causes of rings, spots and patches. Plus your fabulous phone calls.

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September 17, 2011

Growing Garlic

The kids are back in school and that means peace, quiet and garlic planting time! On this week's You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will reveal how to grow the best looking garlic on the block. Plus Mike talks with Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms. And your fabulous phone calls.

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September 24, 2011

Are Hibernating Insects Invading Your Home?

It's the time of year for hibernating insects to try and move in with us. On this week's You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will reveal how to trap stinkbugs and other invaders before-and after- they get in. Plus answers to all your growing questions.

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