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You Bet Your Garden

WDIY 88.1 FM
Organic Gardening
Peas
Gardening Tips
Philadelphia Flower Show
Gardening Techniques
Composting
Seed Savers Exchange
Pantry Moths
Pest Control
Backyard Chickens
Flowers For Cutting
Cover Crops
Kimchi
Pepper Plants
Organic Solutions
Serviceberry
Winter Mulch
Mushroom Soil
Pawpaw
Pollinators

Garden Guru and former Organic Gardening Editor-in-Chief Mike McGrath tackles your toughest garden, lawn and pest problems. You Bet Your Garden® is an hour of "chemical-free horticultural hijinks" with ‘fiercely organic’ advice for gardeners. Have a question for Mike? Email him at: mikemcg@ptd.net.You can also listen to new episodes of You Bet Your Garden® on major podcast platforms, including:Spo... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Akopian
Bird advocate and inventor of Bird Savers
Bird Savers
Episode: The Secret to a Weed-Free Lawn | You Bet Your Garden
Lawrence Zettler
Professor of biology at Illinois College and research associate at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Illinois College
Episode: The Best Interviews of 2025 | You Bet Your Garden
Thor Hansen
Conservation Biologist, Guggenheim Fellow and author of 'Buzz' and 'Close to Home'
Episode: The Best Interviews of 2025 | You Bet Your Garden
Scott Russell Smith
Author of On Compost, A Year in the Life of a Suburban Garden
Christmas Lake Press
Episode: Are You Ready to Melt Your Ice and Handle Your Snow? | You Bet Your Garden
Linda Vader
Author of A Year of Garden-Inspired Living
Quattro
Episode: Not Too Last Minute Gifts for Gardeners | You Bet Your Garden
Andy Dibbin
Co-author of Silvohorticulture, a grower's guide to integrating trees into crops
Chelsea Green Publishers
Episode: How to Start Your Own Seeds - If You Dare! | You Bet Your Garden
Ben Raskin
Co-author of Silvohorticulture, horticulturist and author
Chelsea Green Publishers
Episode: How to Start Your Own Seeds - If You Dare! | You Bet Your Garden
Elliot Coleman
Organic gardening advocate and author
Chelsea Green Publishing
Episode: How to Handle Leaf "Litter" | You Bet Your Garden
Nancy Matsumoto
Author of the new book Reaping What She Sows, How Women Are Rebuilding Our Broken Food System
Melville House
Episode: Tiptoe Your Tulips into Spring | You Bet Your Garden

Host

Mike McGrath
Expert on gardening and former Organic Gardening Editor-in-Chief, known for providing humorous and practical advice on horticulture and pest solutions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Would be better if concentrated on gardening

    This show gives you good gardening information in the first section and the end but wastes the bulk of the show on pushing an ideological message sadly. Gone the way of many formerly good pbs shows

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    wellgaveitatry
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the humorous yet informative advice on gardening topics.
There are concerns that the content sometimes strays too far into ideological discussions rather than practical gardening advice, detracting from overall value.

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Are You Ready to Melt Your Ice and Handle Your Snow? | You Bet Your Garden
Q: What do you advise for indoor gardening in winter?
Mike suggests using grow lights to help plants thrive indoors during the winter months.
Are You Ready to Melt Your Ice and Handle Your Snow? | You Bet Your Garden
Q: What ice melt products should gardeners use to protect their lawns and gardens?
Mike recommends calcium chloride and other plant-safe options and emphasizes the dangers of rock salt for landscaping.
Gardening for the Differently Abled | You Bet Your Garden
Q: What tips do you have for people who love to garden but have to contend with physical disabilities or limitations?
Wide lanes, balance, garden grab bars, installing tall perennials, tabletop gardening, and utilizing tools that minimize bending are crucial for making gardening accessible.
Peas, Please! | You Bet Your Garden
Q: How do you safely move a 20-foot crepe myrtle tree?
To safely move it, ensure you have the right equipment to create a large root ball and do it during dormancy, keeping the tree well-watered post-move.
Peas, Please! | You Bet Your Garden
Q: What is your opinion on starting tomato seeds inside?
Starting tomato seeds indoors is best done 6-8 weeks before the last frost date using a professional seed-starting mix and providing adequate light.

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The content focuses on providing practical advice and solutions for a variety of gardening, lawn care, and pest-related challenges. Host Mike McGrath brings his expertise and humor to discussions about organic gardening practices, soil health, and innovative gardening techniques. Throughout episodes, he engages with listeners by addressing their gardening queries and promoting eco-friendly methods, aligning with sustainable practices and a love for nature. The show features notable guests discussing relevant topics and offering insights that enhance the gardening experience. This unique blend of expert advice, listener interaction, and entertaining storytelling makes it appealing to both novice and experienced gardeners.

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Recent guests on You Bet Your Garden include:

1. Jeff Akopian
2. Lawrence Zettler
3. Thor Hansen
4. Scott Russell Smith
5. Linda Vader
6. Andy Dibbin
7. Ben Raskin
8. Elliot Coleman

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