Protecting Your Home from Termites

Many install chemical trenches around their home to prevent termites. On this week's You Bet Your Garden, host Mike Mcgrath will discuss how long these tunnels remain toxic and safer ways to protect your home. Plus: The dangers of moving firewood with Leigh Greenwood from The Nature Conservancy, Forest Health Program. And your fabulous phone calls.

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December 10, 2011

Growing Your Own Artichokes!

Can you grow your own artichokes? On this week's You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will discuss how people outside of California can attempt to coax this edible thistle along. Plus your fabulous phone calls.

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December 17, 2011

You Bet Your Garden Christmas Spectacular

On this week's You Bet Your Garden, join us for our annual Christmas Spectacular where you'll learn fascinating facts about poinsettias, Christmas cactus and mistletoe. Plus holiday tunes from Ken Kweeder and the Reindeer band.

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December 24, 2011

Going Greenhouse

Just what can you accomplish with a greenhouse? On this week's You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will explain the big difference between free standing and attached; and the types of tricks any greenhouse will do best. Plus: organic answers to all your growing questions.

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December 31, 2011

Best of You Bet Your Garden!

Looking forward to a new season of growing? On this week's You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will ring in the New Year by listening back to some of your most fabulous phone calls from the season past. Plus: Your gardening New Years resolutions.

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