Debbie Cook, Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, welcomed Ashton Ritchie from The Scott’s Company. Ashton called in to the show this week to talk turf and gardening and answer listener questions. With the cooler weather also comes feeding time for your grass. This is especially important for your turf’s root system. Ashton suggests feeding your […]
Debbie Cook, Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, received listener questions on a variety of tops this week. She gives great storage tips for delicious tasting tomatoes along with the health benefits and tomato fun facts. Do you have a poinsettia you’re wanting to be red and beautiful by Christmas? Now is the time to start […]
Q: Hello, I am looking for a little help. This happens to this plant every fall. I don’t know the name of it but is there anyway to stop this from happening? It looks great all summer but I want to enjoy the fall color. Thanks A: Thanks for the question. The plant is an […]
Debbie Cook, Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, started off her show this week with a delicious recipe for Countryside Canned Tomato Soup from listener, Margie. Listen in to get all the details. Now is the time to fertilize your lawn. Be aware it is not the time to fertilize woody plants such as trees, roses, […]
Debbie Cook, Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, started off her show this week talking about rose petal beads. Listen in as she gives step by step instructions on how to make these fragrant beads out of rose petals and try it for yourself. Do you know when cantaloupes and watermelons are ready to pick? Did […]
Debbie Cook, Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, received some great questions about bugs this week. Ash trees are being affected by lilac ash borers and aphids this time of year. Debbie explains what to look for and how and when they should be treated. Are you seeing signs of geranium budworms around your geraniums and […]
Debbie Cook, Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, started off her show this week sharing the best watering times for your lawn and garden during this extreme heat. Debbie also shared the many benefits of using organic mulch around your plants. One listener calls in to explain all the benefits of planting Marigolds in your garden. […]
Debbie Cook, Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, received some great listener questions on a wide variety of topics this week. Do you see squash bug eggs on your squash plants? Have you seen cabbage moths in your garden? Are you wondering when to pull your onions up to let them dry out? When is the […]
Debbie Cook, Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, gives a lot of great information about insects in your garden. Do you know which insects are beneficial or harmful for your garden? Are you curious about what should and should not be fertilized in your yard right now? Have you treated your stone fruit trees for peach […]
Debbie Cook, Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, addressed a variety of gardening topics this week. Are you curious about the growing cycle of corn? Do you have tomato plants wilting and falling over right now? Are little white spiders invading your garden and bugging you? Listen in to hear what advice she shares. Also, now […]
