On this Classic YBYG Mike prepares you for the third season of Gardening into the Fall!!!! Plus your fabulous classical phone calls!!

From the long lost 2020 pandemic archives Mike McGrath answers a FOUR part Question of the Week; With Deer & Evil Squirrels, Cartoon Dice, Killing a Lawn softly, and Explaining Endorphins! Plus your Fabulous Phone Calls!!

ENCORE: On this Classic episode of YBYG Mike warns of LAWN CLIPPINGS that may contain remaining chemicals that can hurt your Compost piles and your Plants!! Plus your Fabulous phone calls!!!

ENCORE: Why Are My Arborvitae Turning Brown? On this episode of YBYG Mike turns out answers as to why Arborvitae are browning? Plus your fabulous phone calls!

ENCORE: On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath saves your plants from Aphids- not Fungus! Plus your 'Fungal' phone calls!!

Batter up!  In this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike steps up to the plate and compares Americas favorite past time to Gardening in the Question of the Week!  Plus your foul ball phone call

On this classic episode of  YBYG, Mike McGrath heads to the British Isles to solve International pest problems! And gives you great info on PHS and their Gardening Contest **The contest is closed PHS is no longer taking submissions** phsonline.org/for-gardeners/gardening-contest

In this Fresh look at an episode of YBYG, Mike digs in to Potato Bed success in the Question of the Week! Plus your digging phone calls!!

On this encore episode of YBYG Mike helps you cringe over Creosote! Is Creosote is the reason your grass won't grow?! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this spicier than most ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike McGrath sizzles into an especially hot -but somewhat testy- Question of the Week on Carolina Reapers! Plus your pepper picking phone calls!!

On this floating goat filled episode of YBYG Mike McGrath returns to an episode of seasons past-with current relevance! Plus your relevant phone calls!!

On this compostable episode of YBYG Mike McGrath perfects your Compost Tea! Plus your perfect manure filled phone calls!!

On this delicious episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs in to the mystery of your missing Buds! Plus your mysterious phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath hits a 'triple' in the Question(s) of the Week! Covering conventional plants grown organically, bunny poop & shredded leaf compost!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!

On This 3 leaf episode of YBYG Mike McGrath highlights CLOVER in the Question of the Week! PLUS an interview with Jesse of FeralForaging.com on CLOVER and it many uses!! Plus your lucky phone calls!!!

On this Springtime episode of YBYG Mike McGrath 'seeds' your Lawn through all seasons in the Question of the Week!  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike fights the good fight with Monsanto Trial Expert Witness Dr. Chadi Nabhan!  Plus in the Question of the week; Fleabane and its misbegotten misgivings!!  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!

On this itchy episode of YBYG Mike McGrath silences the myths on Sulfur in your Garden and its use beyond Chiggers!  Plus your ankle biting then itching phone calls!! Song Credit: 'SeasickSteve; Chiggers

On this Dandelion filled episode of YBYG Mike McGrath helps your 'Irish Daisy' filled Lawn! Plus your 'Puff-Ball' phone calls!!

On this winning episode of YBYG Mike McGrath weathers the storms in your garden in the Question of the Week!  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this Pumpkin prepping episode of YBYG Mike McGrath teaches you how to grow a great Pumpkin patch!  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this Tall tale of an episode of YBYG Mike McGrath levels out your Asters in the Question of the Week!  Plus your heightened phone calls!

On this buzzing episode of YBYG Mike McGrath gets your region ready for TRILLIONS of Cicadas! PLUS Award-winning Chef, Author & Show Host Alan Bergo 'The Forager Chef' talks Mugolio and more!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!  

On this classic episode of YBYG Mike McGrath introduces you to sounds of growing Rhubarb- in the dark!  Plus your growing darker sounding phone calls!!

On this thought promoting episode of YBYG Mike McGrath scares up your Tomatoes by re defining the terror known as 'Soil Borne Wilts'!  Plus your terrifying phone calls!!

On this Legume filled episode of YBYG Mike McGrath snaps your Peas and Beans to an early start in the Question of the week!  Plus our audio editor 'The Lovely Jazzy Jonas Bone' finds the long lost Pennsylvania Farm Show call with Doug Dooling!! Plus your black and white turned technicolor phone calls!!

On this creepy crawly episode of YBYG Mike McGrath squirms through the differences in native worms! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this ENCORE Disease fighting episode of YBYG Mike McGrath give you timely advice for the season to protect against Ticks! Plus your season protecting phone calls!!! 

On this 'healing' episode of YBYG Mike McGrath relates the many uses of Hibiscus! Plus your fabulous phone calls!! 

On this well caffeinated episode of YBYG Mike McGrath percolates over 'Tall Tales and Rumors' and grinds how to 'REALLY' use coffee grounds in the garden for the Question of the Week! PLUS The Philadelphia Flower Show 2024 is upon us! Mike interviews Seth Pearsoll; Creative Director and Vice President for the Philadelphia Flower Show from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society!! PLUS your fabulous phone calls!!! Learn more info @ www.phsonline.org

On this problem solving episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs at the 'Root' of your Aphid issues!  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this NEW episode of YBYG Mike McGrath saves your 'Dogwood' in the Question of the Week!  Plus your saving phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath warns you from tilling bad 'Manure! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this high flying episode of YBYG Mike McGrath helps your favorite Birds live longer and happier lives by teaching you how to grow your own seed! Plus your high flying phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath weighs in on the difference between 'making' compost or 'just' composting in the Question of the Week!  Plus your just made phone calls!!

On this Annual Classic episode of YBYG Mike reveals rosemary's secret potential!  

On this Annual episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs through the year with a festive look at the Seasons past!  Plus you fabulous annual phone calls!!

On this Festive Episode of YBYG Mike McGrath gifts you tips on after holiday 'holiday' plant care!  PLUS Author Jarema Osofsky on her new book: Moon Garden: A Guide to Creating an Evening Oasis!! "An enchanting guide to creating a moon garden, plus soothing rituals to practice in your night-blooming oasis."     

On this Pesty episode of YBYG Mike McGrath takes a swat at your 'Pantry Moths' PLUS more Book Gift Ideas for the holidays!! 

On this spongy episode of YBYG Mike McGrath squeezes out his Luffa crop with a review on this years harvest!  PLUS an interview with Linda Vater Author of The Garden Journal: A 5-year record of your home garden!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!

On this spicier than most ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike McGrath sizzles into an especially hot -but somewhat testy- Question of the Week on Carolina Reapers! Plus your pepper picking phone calls!!

From the 2020 pandemic archives Mike McGrath answers a FOUR part Question of the Week; With Deer & Evil Squirrels, Cartoon Dice, Killing a Lawn softly, and Explaining Endorphins! Plus your Fabulous Phone Calls!!

On this 'spud' filled episode of YBYG Mike McGrath harvests Yukon Gold in the Question of the Week!  Plus your fabulous french fried phones calls!!

On this NEW episode of YBYG Mike McGrath scuttles your 'Stag Beetle' fears in the Question of the Week!  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this Monarch saving episode of YBYG Mike McGrath migrates your Monarchs safely with tips and tricks on Milkweed and their Foes!  Plus your migrating phone calls!!

On this Fall abundant episode of YBYG Mike McGrath dives in your leaf piles in the Question of the Week!  Plus your fabulous Fall phone calls!!

On this Spongy episode of YBYG Mike McGrath cleans up your Garden in a soapy Question of the Week!  Plus your soapy phone calls!!

On this nutty episode of YBYG Mike McGrath cracks the case 'Black Walnuts: Threat or Menace' in the Question of the Week! Plus your nutty phone calls!!

On This New Episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs that crazy mixed up lawn in the Question of the Week! PLUS Andrew Bunting from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society 'PHS' on a new Philly based Garden Walking tour- to a soundtrack!! Plus your sound tracked phone calls!!!

On this Classic episode of YBYG from last season Mike reveals rosemary's secret potential! Otherwise, its a HYBRID-IZED show, cats and kittens! New Calls! Old Calls! And PLENTY of Mike McGrath to store up til next winter! 

On this SALTIER THAN MOST Classic episode of YBYG Mike McGrath addresses an age old topic: Epsom Salts in the Question of the Week! Plus your 'salty' phone calls!!

On This CLASSIC YBYG Mike McGrath prepares you for the third season of Gardening into the Fall!! Plus your fabulously classic phone calls!!

On this YBYG Classic; Mike McGrath gets you ready to save your seeds for next years garden. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this Classic episode of YBYG Mike warns of LAWN CLIPPINGS that may contain remaining chemicals that can hurt your Compost piles and your Plants!! Plus your Fabulous phone calls!!

On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike teaches you how to pulverize your Garlic and reveals more of his LOVE of GARLIC!!  

In this SEASON STARTING Episode of YBYG Mike McGrath interviews long time friend and author Lee Reich about his book, 'Growing Figs in Cold Climates' PLUS in the Question of the Week: "Getting Garlic in the Ground"  Original Air date Saturday Sep 10, 2022

On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike Preps you for fall with a 'Bakers Dozen of thing you must and SHOULD do for Fall!!  Plus Jake Chalfin of Laurel Valley Soils brings his wealth of knowledge to your gardens!!  Plus Plus YOUR fabulous phone calls!!!

On this CLASSIC episode of YBYG Mike interviews with author Amy Ziffer about how to plant shade tree gardens.  PLUS A warning to not plant "ornamental" Pear trees!! Original Air Date Saturday Oct 01, 2022

On this episode of YBYG Mike saves your plants from Aphids- not Fungus! Plus your 'Fungal' phone calls!! ENCORE from October 2022

On this weed infested episode of YBYG Mike McGrath uses 'Goats' to clear the way to the water in the 'Question of the week!!' Plus your 'weedy' phone calls!! Can Floating Goats Control Water Weeds ENCORE 10/22/2022

On this spicier than most ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike McGrath sizzles into an especially hot -but somewhat testy- Question of the Week on Carolina Reapers! Plus your pepper picking phone calls!!

Why Are My Arborvitae Turning Brown? On this episode of YBYG Mike turns out answers as to why Arborvitae are browning? Plus your fabulous phone calls!! Original Airing 11/10/2022

On this encore episode of YBYG Mike helps you cringe over Creosote! Is Creosote is the reason your grass won't grow?! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this Classic 'Thistly' episode of YBYG Mike answers WICKED questions from the local Wicked Plant Festival! Plus 3 ways to get even with Thistle in the Question of the Week!!!

On this Classic episode of YBYG Mike warns of LAWN CLIPPINGS that may contain remaining chemicals that can hurt your Compost piles and your Plants!! Plus your Fabulous phone calls!!! Read the full description.

From the 2020 pandemic archives: On this CLASSIC episode of YBYG Mike McGrath answers a FOUR part Question of the Week; With Deer & Evil Squirrels, Cartoon Dice, Killing a Lawn softly, and Explaining Endorphins! Plus your Fabulous Phone Calls!!

On this Disease fighting episode of YBYG Mike McGrath give you timely advice for the season to protect against Ticks! Plus your season protecting phone calls!!! 

On this season capping episode of YBYG Mike fights the good fight with Monsanto Trial Expert Witness Dr. Chadi Nabhan!  Plus in the Question of the week; Fleabane and its misbegotten misgivings!!  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!

On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike flys through the Question of the Week responding to our #1 fan & Master Gardeners concerns; For the Birds! Plus your #1 flying phone calls!

On this long held NEW episode of YBYG Mike McGrath flushes out info on Deer Poop in your Garden?! Plus 'In the News' Louisiana Hot Sauce makes an burning appearance!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!! 

In this Fresh look at an episode of YBYG, Mike digs in to Potato Bed success in the Question of the Week! Plus your digging phone calls!!

On this timely episode of YBYG Mike interviews The Kingsessing Morris Men!  Plus 'Top Tips for Spring Bloom Success' for next year!!  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!

In this soon to not be forgotten episode of YBYG Mike finds the bulbs you were supposed to plant last fall!! And dishes up the real deal on Bare Rooted plants!! Plus your un-forgotten phone calls!!! Aired 4/21/2022

Batter up!  In this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike steps up to the plate and compares Americas favorite past time to Gardening in the Question of the Week!  Plus your foul ball phone calls!! Original Air Date Saturday Mar 26, 2022

On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath slides in GREAT advice on how to tame Snails and Slugs!! Plus your Sliding Phone Calls!!

On Part 2 of this 'Well Exercised' episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs deeper into tips and tricks for your gardening movement health! Plus In the News: BLUE Mt. in Palmerton Pa. gets more GREEN restoration!!  Plus your restoring phone calls!!!

On this body building episode of YBYG Mike McGrath tones you up for the coming season!  Plus your Garden tone phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath introduces you to sounds of growing Rhubarb- in the dark!  Plus your growing darker sounding phone calls!!

In this Apple info filled episode of YBYG Mike interviews long time guest on YBYG Lee Reich PLUS new guest from 'The Seed Savers Exchange' Orchard Manager- Jaime Hansen PLUS PLUS in the Question of the Week: 'How to Get Your Lettuce to PERSIST in Summer' 

On this flowering episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs into Hydrangeas and Peonies!  Plus in our new segment, 'News YOU Can Use' about Light Pollution, which leaves mating bugs 'waiting in vain'!!  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!

On this NEW episode of YBYG Mike McGrath explores Hügelkultur (pronounced Hoogle Culture) and Raised bed success for this season!  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this NEW episode of YBYG Mike McGrath takes a new look into the Elderberry Saga!  And 'News You Can Use' this week: Great news about Eagles, Hawks and Raptors high above HAWK MOUNTAIN Pennsylvania!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!! 

In this continuing series on fighting 'Produce-Flation' Mike McGrath hones in on Tomatoes and Peppers in the Question of the Week!  Plus in your fabulous phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike lends you MORE Seedy advice on how to fight 'Produce-Flation'! Plus your fabulous phone calls!! 

In this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike digs in on how to grow Rhubarb in the Question of the Week! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!  Original Air Date 3-27-2021

On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike gets you ready for Spring! Plus your fabulously preparing phone calls!! Original Air Date 1/27/2022

On this Pea filled episode of YBYG Mike features the perfect cool weather crop, the pea! Plus your pod bound phone calls!!

On this economical episode of YBYG Mike helps you to order your seeds early to combat cost hikes in produce!  Plus your earlier harvested phone calls!!

On this 'Over the Hill' episode of YBYG Mike lays out the path for those LESS young to a future with MORE gardening! Plus your under hill phone calls!!

On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike flys through the Question of the Week responding to our #1 fan & Master Gardeners concerns; For the Birds! Plus your #1 flying phone calls!

On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike squirms through the Question of the Week with tips for Worms and their many uses! Plus your useful phone calls! 

On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs into several cucumber complications!  Plus your fabulous less complicating phone calls!!

On this 'enclosed' episode of YBYG Mike takes you behind the glass for a 'Review' course on Green Houses! Plus your 'enclosing' phone calls!!   Original air date December 4, 2021

On this episode of YBYG Mike helps you cringe over Creosote! Is Creosote is the reason your grass won't grow?! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this PRE Holidays episode of YBYG, Mike sets you up with 'Last Minute Gifts For Gardeners! Plus you last minute phone calls!! Originally aired December 2021

On this 'Thistly' episode of YBYG Mike answers WICKED questions from the local Wicked Plant Festival!  Plus 3 ways to get even with Thistle in the Question of the Week!!! 

On this spicier than most episode of YBYG Mike McGrath sizzles into an especially hot -but somewhat testy- Question of the Week on Carolina Reapers!  Plus your pepper picking phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike turns out answers as to why Arborvitae are browning?  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!  

In this Annual scare Mike haunts your Garden with info on Scary Plants!  Plus your Scary phone calls!!

On this weed infested episode of YBYG Mike McGrath uses 'Goats' to clear the way to the water in the 'Question of the week!!' Plus your 'weedy' phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike saves your plants from Aphids- not Fungus! Plus your 'Fungal' phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike goes over how to ripen up that last tomato run for Fall!  Plus your ripening phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike interviews with author Amy Ziffer about how to plant shade tree gardens.  PLUS A warning to not plant "ornamental" Pear trees!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike Preps you for fall with a 'Bakers Dozen of thing you must and SHOULD do for Fall!!  Plus Jake Chalfin of Laurel Valley Soils brings his wealth of knowledge to your gardens!!  Plus Plus YOUR fabulous phone calls!!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike teaches you how to pulverize your Garlic and reveals more of his LOVE of GARLIC!!  

In this SEASON STARTING Episode of YBYG Mike McGrath interviews long time friend and author Lee Reich about his book, 'Growing Figs in Cold Climates' PLUS in the Question of the Week: "Getting Garlic in the Ground"

On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike preps you shreds your FALL leaves to compost in a timely Question of the Week! Plus your shredding phone calls!!ORIGINALLY AIRED September 2021

On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike McGrath sails through a rundown of the BEST Milk Weeds and other plants to feed the Monarch Butterfly in your Pollinator Garden! Plus your feeding phone calls!! Originally aired 2021.

What Went Wrong with My Tomato plants?! On this episode of YBYG Mike helps gardens whose tomatoes took a late season slump! Plus your fabulous phone calls!! Original Aired September 2021

On this Fresher Look at an episode of YBYG Mike gets your bulbs ready before the Winter- for success in the Spring! Plus your fabulous phone calls! Originally aired: September 2021

On this Fresh Look Mike prepares you for the third season of Gardening into the Fall!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this 'FRESH LOOK' at an episode of YBYG, Mike gets you ready to save your seeds for next years garden. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!  Originally aired 8/26/2021

On this encore episode of YBYG Mike addresses an age old topic: Epsom Salts in the Question of the Week! Plus your 'salty' phone calls!!

The Dreaded Squash Vine Borer  Originally Aired: 8/11/2021In this 'Dreadful' episode of YBYG, Mike details the 'Dreaded Squash Vine Borer' in the Question of the Week.!  Plus your 'Squishy Squashy phone calls!!

The Seed of the Potato Bears Bitter Fruit  Originally aired 8/9/21 On this fresh look Mike answers a local couples gardening concerns on 'Potato woes' in the question of the week! Plus your concerned phone calls!!

Hornet Warnings Above and Below Originally 'Stung' July 31, 2021 On this episode of YBYG, Mike gives you a buzz on Hornet Nests in trees and the ground! Plus your 'Buzzy' phone calls!! 

On this 'fresh look' at an episode of YBYG, Mike discusses findings that will have you taking down those feeders and bird baths post haste! Plus your fabulous phone calls!! 

On this "Fresher Look" at an episode of YBYG from last season Mike reveals rosemary's secret potential! Otherwise, its a HYBRID-IZED show, cats and kittens! New Calls! Old Calls! And PLENTY of Mike McGrath to store up til next winter! 

In this fresher look at an episode from last season of YBYG Mike covers 4 topics in the Question of the week; Tomato Rot, Compost, Woodchips & Cuke FREE Cucumbers!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!

On this fresher look at an episode from last season of YBYG Mike warns of LAWN CLIPPINGS that may contain remaining chemicals that can hurt your Compost piles and your Plants!! Plus your Fabulous phone calls!!

On this 'fresh look' at an episode from last season Mike McGrath answers 'The 4 Part' Question of the Week! With Deer & Evil Squirrels, Cartoon Dice, Killing a Lawn softly, and Explaining Endorphins!! Plus your Fabulous Phone Calls!!!

On this 'fresh look' at an episode of last seasons YBYG, Mike McGrath heads to the British Isles to solve International pest problems! And gives you great info on PHS and their Gardening Contest **The contest is closed PHS is no longer taking submissions** phsonline.org/for-gardeners/gardening-contest

In this FRESH LOOK at an episode of YBYG Mike praises 'snags' in the Question of the Week! PLUS an interview with Leslie Halleck on her 2021 book, "Tiny Plants: Discover the joys of growing and collecting itty-bitty houseplants"

On this 'fresh look' Mike sets you up for Spring with a 'Question of the Week' on proper setup of Compost in your raised beds! And of course your fabulous phone calls! 

In this VERY SPECIAL EDITION of YBYG Mike speaks with the 'lords of dance"   The Kingsessing Morris Men! Bringing Spring and Song for our gardens!! PLUS 'How to plant a Tree' in the Question of the Week!!!

"Now for something completely different!" In this new episode of YBYG Mike celebrates International Composting Awareness Week in all its glory by interviewing one of California's finest Composters: Robert Reed from 'Recology' San Francisco's employee-owned recycling and composting collection company!!

In this soon to not be forgotten episode of YBYG Mike finds the bulbs you were supposed to plant last fall!! And dishes up the real deal on Bare Rooted plants!! Plus your un-forgotten phone calls!!!

On this hybrid episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs into Spring Saviors like Forsythia & Spring Bulbs! And of course your fabulous phone calls!!

On this 'rotational episode of YBYG Mike teaches you the #1 cause of Tomato troubles and how to fix it! Plus your 'rotating' phone calls!!

Batter up!  In this episode of YBYG Mike steps up to the plate and compares Americas favorite past time to Gardening in the Question of the Week!  Plus your foul ball phone calls!!

On this Pea starting episode of YBYG Mike gets your Spring Pea plans laid out in the Question of the Week!  Plus your Springy phone calls!! 

On this Hybrid Episode of YBYG Mike McGrath slides in GREAT advice on how to tame Snails and Slugs!! Plus your Sliding NEW 2022 Phone Calls!!

In this finalizing episode of YBYG Mike concludes his annual lessons on Seed Starting! Plus your annualizing phone calls!!

In this pentagonal episode of YBYG Mike McGrath seals up another lesson on Seed Starting with Special appearance by Dahlia's!! Plus your 'quinquennial' phone calls!!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike continues his series on successful seed starting! Plus your successful phone calls!! 

On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath illuminates your garden with Lighting techniques in Seed Starting part 3! Plus your illuminating phone calls!!

On this 70th Birthday Edition of YBYG Mike McGrath (now 70 years young) continues to celebrate the wonders of Spring and Seed starting! Plus your 'Celebratory' phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike begins a 'preparing' series to get you ready for Spring! Plus your fabulously preparing phone calls!!

On this new episode of YBYG Mike McGrath sails through a rundown of the BEST Milk Weeds and other plants to feed the Monarch Butterfly in your Pollinator Garden! Plus your feeding phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath explains Misinformation on Monarchs in the Question of the Week! Plus your misinforming phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike flys through the Question of the Week responding to our #1 fan & Master Gardeners concerns; For the Birds! Plus your #1 flying phone calls!

ENCORE PRESENTATION: In this Fresh Look Mike McGrath reviews the annual question; Is it ethical to use fallen leaves for garden mulch and compost making? Or should we leave them alone? Plus your questionably ethical phone calls!! 

On this 'Fresh Look' at a Happy Holiday episode of YBYG Mike digs in to the legal and landscaping dangers of 'Running Bamboo'! Plus your running phone calls!

On this Holiday episode of YBYG, Mike sets you up with 'Last Minute Gifts For Gardeners! Plus you last minute phone calls!! 

*Originally aired November 2019* Need gift ideas for the gardeners in your life? Mike McGrath shares three books on gardening that also make perfect holiday gifts. Plus, **FROM THE BEFORE TIMES ** Sam Lemheney, designer of the famed Philadelphia Flower Show, reveals what they have in store for the show in March 2020 in this iconic encore interview!! *Dates of Show do not apply*

On this 'enclosed' episode of YBYG Mike takes you behind the glass for a course on Green Houses! Plus your 'enclosing' phone calls!! 

On this 'Fresh Look' Mike takes you through the wild world of Praying Mantis'.  Plus an encore presentation of an iconic interview with Sam Lemheny of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society about the famed Philadelphia Flower Show!!  (DATES DO NOT APPLY)

On this episode of YBYG Mike squirms through the Question of the Week with tips for Worms and their many uses! Plus your useful phone calls! 

On this 'fresh look' at a seasonal episode of YBYG Mike preps your Holly for Winter plant pruning. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG, Mike McGrath targets in on plants that are deadly to other plants in the Question of the Week! Plus your deadly phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike wishes your garden a Happy Halloween! And we learn some important info on Poke Weed in the Question of the Week!!

On this 'fresh look' at an episode of YBYG Mike takes you through tips for mice problems as we head into the fall! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

In this 'Fresh Look' Mike McGrath warns you not to PRUNE so quickly this fall! And takes you into the fall with Tips for 'Taming' Rampant Rousers!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!

On this episode of YBYG, Mike takes you 'Down Under' to the wild world of Composting in the Question of the Week! Plus your wild phone calls!! 

On this episode of YBYG, Mike gives you needed info of deterring slugs and squirrels using the 'Hair of the Dog'! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike preps you shreds your FALL leaves to compost in a timely Question of the Week! Plus your shredding phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike helps gardens whose tomatoes took a late season slump! Plus your fabulous phone calls!! 

On this Fresh Look at an episode of YBYG Mike gets your bulbs ready before the Winter- for success in the Spring! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this Fresh Look Mike prepares you for the third season of Gardening into the Fall!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this 'FRESH LOOK' at an episode of YBYG, Mike gets you ready to save your seeds for next years garden. Plus your fabulous phone calls!

On this new episode of YBYG Mike addresses an age old topic: Epsom Salts in the Question of the Week! Plus your 'salty' phone calls!!

In this new episode of YBYG, Mike details the 'Dreaded Squash Vine Borer' in the Question of the Week. Plus your 'Squishy Squashy' phone calls!!

On this new episode of YBYG, Mike answers a local couples gardening concerns on 'Potato woes' in the question of the week! Plus your concerned phone calls!!

On this new episode of YBYG, Mike gives you the buzz on Hornet Nests in trees and the ground! Plus your 'Buzzy' phone calls!!

Could you possibly be ‘helping’ your songbirds to a painful and premature death by providing food and water for them over the summer? On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike discusses startling findings that’ll have you taking down those feeders and bird baths post haste! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this "Fresh Look" at an episode of YBYG from last season Mike reveals rosemary's secret potential! Otherwise, its a HYBRID show, cats and kittens! New Calls! Old Calls! And PLENTY of Mike McGrath to store up til next winter!

In this fresh look at an episode from last season of YBYG Mike covers 4 topics in the Question of the week; Tomato Rot, Compost, Woodchips & Cuke FREE Cucumbers!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!

On this fresh look at an episode from last season of YBYG Mike warns of LAWN CLIPPINGS that may contain remaining chemicals that can hurt your Compost piles and your Plants!! Plus your Fabulous phone calls!!!

On this 'fresh look' at an episode from last season of YBYG Mike McGrath answers a 4 part Question of the Week! With Deer & Evil Squirrels, Cartoon Dice, Killing a Lawn softly, and Explaining Endorphins!! Plus your Fabulous Phone Calls!!!

On this 'fresh look' at an episode of last seasons YBYG, Mike McGrath heads to the British Isles to solve International pest problems! And gives you great info on PHS and their PAST Gardening Contests *DISCLAIMER * LAST YEARS CONTEST INFO & NO LONGER VALID* - PLUS your Fabulous Phone calls!

In this episode of YBYG Mike praises 'snags' in the Question of the Week! PLUS an interview with Leslie Halleck on her new book, "Tiny Plants: Discover the joys of growing and collecting itty-bitty houseplants"

In this episode of YBYG Mike shares best practices when dealing with furry friends!! Plus your furry phone calls!! 

In this episode Mike discovers that Wilt can affect Maple Trees as well as Tomatoes! PLUS an update on The 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show!

In this episode of YBYG Mike waits motionless for prey with his large spiky forelegs folded like hands in prayer on the Question of the Week... And covers various "Global" Praying Mantises! PLUS gets you ready for The 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show with an encore presentation interview with Sam Lemheney from The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. 

In this episode of YBYG Mike squashes the mystery behind your eaten Zucchini! Plus your squishy phone calls!!

In this episode of YBYG, Mike digs in to Potato Bed success in the Question of the Week! Plus your digging phone calls!!

In this episode of YBYG Mike warns listeners of Garlic care mistakes in the Question of the Week! Plus your caring phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike features PINE in the Question of the Week! PLUS For Earth Day, an interview with Tassia Schreiner, author of The Magical Mythical Bees!! 

In this episode of YBYG Mike goes over how to care for your Spring Bulbs- and correctly! Plus your correcting phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG, Mike digs in to Bag Worms and their sneaky and creepy traits! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike chomps on a new Question of the Week about critters in your garden! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

In this episode of YBYG Mike digs in on how to grow Rhubarb in the Question of the Week. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike prepares you for the '17' year itch: CICADAS!! 'Pharaoh Cicada' AKA 'Brood X' returns to the East Coast and beyond! Plus your 'Brooding' phone calls!!

On this new episode of YBYG, Mike goes over the best flowers for cuttings! Plus your cutting phone calls!!

On this new episode of YBYG Mike defines 'DIRT' in the Question of the Week! Plus your compost defining phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike sets you up for Spring with a 'Question of the Week' on proper setup of Compost in your raised beds PLUS secrets on success for the coming season! And of course your fabulous phone calls!!

In this episode of YBYG the 'Trilogy' on Seed Starting is Complete with tips for Spring! Plus your fabulous phone calls!! 

In Part 2 of a 'Trilogy' on Seed Starting, Mike McGrath helps you plant the seeds for success with a focus on lighting in a sequel Question of the Week!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike prepares you for the start of Spring with a review on 'Seed Starting Basics!' Plus your fabulous phone calls!! 

On this episode of YBYG Mike digs into Legumes and when/how to start seeding in the Question of the week! PLUS Seed Pioneer, Renee Shepherd 'zooms' by for a chat on Sun Flowers and seeding in 2021!! PLUS PLUS your 'zoomy' phone calls

On this episode of YBYG Mike answers an International Question of the week from Spain! And your International and National phone calls!!

On this new episode of YBYG Mike answers a Question of the week on care tips for Southern Crape Myrtle- in Northern climates. Plus a very special guest, Sam Lemheney of PHS tells us about the 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show!!

On this new episode of YBYG, Mike teaches you how to get RID of RATS! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

In this Fresh Look Mike McGrath reviews the Annual question; Is it ethical to use fallen leaves for garden mulch and compost making? Or should we leave them as they lay? Plus your questionably ethical phone calls!!

On this Holiday Hangover episode of YBYG Mike takes a fresh look at the legal and landscaping dangers of 'Running Bamboo'! Plus your running phone calls!!

In part 2 of this Avocado double whammy Mike dives into the compost pile with a special guest from Laurel Valley Soils, Jake Chalfin! Plus a refresher on last weeks 'Nationwide' Avocado Seeding in the Question of the Week

On this episode of YBYG Mike covers Interstate Avocado Seeding in the Question of the Week! Plus your fabulous phone calls!! 

On this new episode of YBYG Mike goes over the differences in Winter pruning (and not pruning) techniques. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this Encore episode of YBYG Mike preps you for Winter plant pruning. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike answers an International Question of the Week and explains 'what you do with worm poop, over the winter'   Plus speaks with the Sue Goetz, Author of the new book "Complete Container Gardening"  

On this episode of YBYG Mike preps you to prep your bulbs for next season! Plus your 'preppy' phone calls!!

In this episode of YBYG Mike goes over one of the biggest rookie mistakes for composters in a multiple Q/A!  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this Halloween episode of YBYG, Mike teaches you to beware of pokey creepy crawly caterpillars in the Question of the Week! Plus your spooky phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike takes you through tips for mice problems as we head into the fall! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike goes over how to choose the BEST Leaf Shredder in the Question of the Week! Plus your fabulous phone calls!

In this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath takes you into the fall with Tips for 'Taming' Rampant Rousers. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath teaches you how to keep your Pepper plants inside for the winter! Plus your fabulous phone calls!! 

On this episode of YBYG, Mike talks Terrariums with special guest, Patricia Buzo- Author of the new book ‘A Family Guide To Terrariums For Kids’.   And goes over the Perils of Pruning in the Question of the week!!  

On this episode of YBYG Mike covers how to plant spring bulbs properly in the fall with special instructions for Tulips. Plus your fabulous phone calls!! 

On this episode of YBYG Mike readies you for the 3rd season into the Fall with tips for autumn. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG, Mike gets you ready to save your seeds for next years garden. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this Centennial Episode of YBYG Mike takes a fresh look at the most sought after question of the week; Can Porch Painting to make Ghosts AND Wasps go away! Plus your centennial phone calls!! 

It is Garlic planting time and on this episode of YBYG, Mike takes you through the steps to get the Happiest Garlic Harvest, EVER!! And your fabulous phone calls!

In this episode of You Bet Your Garden Mike teaches you "When to Pick your Produce.  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

In this new episode of YBYG Mike covers 4 topics in the Question of the week; Tomato Rot, Compost, Woodchips & Cuke FREE Cucumbers!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike warns of lawn clippings that may contain remaining chemicals that can hurt your Compost piles and your Plants!! Plus your Fabulous phone calls!!!

On this fresh look at an episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath takes you through ALL the HAPPY TIPS to get your tomatoes in the ground! Plus your fabulous Phone calls!

On this "Fresher Look" at an episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath reveals rosemary's true abilities of alertness and memory. Plus, he also reveals which plants can repel human pests like mosquitos. Otherwise, its a HYBRID show, cats and kittens! New Calls! Old Calls! And PLENTY of Mike McGrath to store up 'til next winter!

On this Encore Episode of YBYG Mike McGrath slides in GREAT advice on how to tame Snails and Slugs!! Plus your Fabulous Phone Calls!!

On this episode of YBYG, host Mike McGrath shares do's and don't using grass clippings for mulch and compost making in your garden. And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls. 

On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath answers a 4 part Question of the Week; With Deer & Evil Squirrels, Cartoon Dice, Killing a Lawn softly, and Explaining Endorphins. Plus your Fabulous Phone Calls!

On this episode of YBYG, Mike McGrath heads to the British Isles to solve International pest problems! And gives you great info on PHS and their Gardening Contest - PLUS your Fabulous Phone calls!! 

On this episode of YBYG, Mike McGrath goes the distance helping you make it to the end of the season -before you know it is here! And of course your Fabulous phone calls!!

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath reveals rosemary's true abilities of alertness and memory. Plus, he also reveals which plants can repel human pests like mosquitos -- just in time for planting. Otherwise, its a fabulous phone call question show, cats, and kittens!

Are your plants being eaten overnight by slugs or snails? In this episode on YBYG, host Mike Mcgrath reveals 50 ways you can get rid of the creatures and protect your plants. And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls. 

On this week's YBYG, host Mike Mcgrath goes over do's and don'ts for installing new trees and shrubs. For example, you should never try to "improve" the soil in the planting hole and we will go over why. And of course, we take your fabulous phone calls. 

More and more people want to start or expand their own gardens. In this episode, host Mike McGrath will continue to share advice for beginner gardeners as well as go over warnings on tilling and the proper use of horse manure. 

On this week's episode of YBYG, host Mike McGrath shares 26 tips for success for first-time gardeners And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls. 

On this week's on YBYG, host Mike McGrath reveals dozens of ways to ensure a great tomato harvest. And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls. 

Some crops such as peas, beans, sweet corns, and greens are supposed to be "direct-seeded. In this episode of YBYG, host Mike McGrath explains what it means for these crops to be "direct-seeded." And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls as well.

On this week's on YBYG, host Mike McGrath discusses how to keep flowers such as forsythia and daffodils blooming year after year in the springtime. And of course, he takes you fabulous phone calls. 

A Fresh Look: Mike McGrath reveals how he accidentally conquered an allegedly-invincible rose virus. Plus, a United Nations Researcher comes to the Lehigh Valley to learn about how sustainable agriculture can help fight hunger.

A Fresh Look: On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath tells us why blight is the last thing you want your tomatoes to have and how to prevent the most common tomato problems when you install your plants this season. Otherwise, it's a phone call extravaganza!

On this week's YBYG, host Mike McGrath explains how enjoying the outdoors and plants is a great "cure" for quarantine blues. Also, Mike interviews Lynn Landes, the founder of The Wild Foodies of Philly and talks about their community of people who love learning about edible food and plants in the wild.

On this week's YBYG, host Mike McGrath reveals spider mites' weaknesses and how to protect your garden. And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls. 

On this week's YBYG, host Mike McGrath reviews the rules of fallen leaves and introduce a brand new version of the "spotted Lanternfly" song. 

On this week's episode of YBYG, host Mike McGrath shares the proper and successful chemical-free ways to care for your roses. And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls. 

Did you mulch your spring bulbs and perennials over the winter? On this week's YBYG, host Mike McGrath reveals exactly when to remove that mulch to help plants emerge safely in the spring. And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls.

On this week's episode, host Mike McGrath reveals the best way to turn sand into garden soil as he answers a listener's question from Australia. 

On today's YBYG, host Mike McGrath Mike discusses the basics of successful seed starting such as peppers and tomatoes. Additionally, Mike interviews the director of the Mt. Cuba Center in Delaware on the topic of native plants.

On Today's YBYG, host Mike McGrath discusses the pros and cons of having a fox living in your yard. They do eat mice and voles, but they can also can be a nuisance. And of course, we take your fabulous phone calls. 

On today's YBYG, host Mike McGrath explains how to correctly use coffee grounds and ashes from a hardwood stove to help improve plants' health. And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls. 

On today's YBYG, host Mike McGrath speaks with a gentleman who's mission is to find, name, and preserve America's heritage apples. And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls. 

Are you gardens overrun with weeds and disease? On today's YBYG, Mike McGrath reveals a way to cure your garden beds if you're willing to let the plot to take a summer off. 

Is it acceptable to use fallen leaves for garden mulch and compost making or should we leave them alone? And of course, Mike Mcgrath takes your phone calls. 

Fresh Look: On today's episode of YBYG, Mike McGrath tells us why that beautiful stand of running bamboo at your neighbor's home will soon be yours, too. Of course, Mike takes lots of your fabulous phone calls.

 A Fresh Look: Mike McGrath marks the 20th year of continuous episodes of You Bet Your Garden on public broadcasting and the first show out of our headquarters at Lehigh Valley Public Media. Episode topics include poison ivy removal, why chemical fertilizers make flea beetles fat and happy, and of course, Mike takes your phone calls. 

On today's YBYG, host Mike McGrath answers your holiday related gardening questions as well as suggests a few more last-minute gift ideas. 

On today's YBYG, Mike McGrath reveals ways to severely reduce the number of ticks in your yard as well as how to guarantee you won't get bitten. Plus, hear about a few more holiday gift ideas for gardeners. 

On this week's YBYG, Mike McGrath interviews Sonja Michaluk, New Jersey high school science fair winner, who discusses her project on measuring the DNA of midges to determine the health of local waterways. Additionally, Mike suggests three more gardening books for holiday gift ideas in case you still need something for the gardener in your life. 

Need gift ideas for the gardeners in your life? On today's YBYG, Mike McGrath shares three books on gardening that also make perfect holiday gifts. Plus, Sam Lemheney, designer of the famed Philadelphia Flower Show, reveals what they have in store for the show in March 2020. 

The holidays are fast approaching! Are you ready? Today on YBYG, host Mike McGrath reveals the safest ways to take cuttings from your evergreens and holly, revealing the timing for holiday greens success. 

On this episode of YBYG, Mike McGrath tackles the dreaded Spotted Lanternfly, the pesky and invasive insects that seem to be taking over everything. We'll explain what they are and explore the best ways to get rid of them so that your garden stays healthy and happy.  

Think again! On this episode of YBYG, host Mike McGrath tells us how to make magnificent mulch and commendable compost with the help of electrically-powered blower-vacs! Plus, do you know what it takes for a plant to be awarded a gold medal?

On this episode of YBYG, host Mike McGrath tells us why you should leave the straw for the scarecrows this season, instead of using it to reduce yields in your garden. Otherwise, its a fabulous phone call questions show!

In this episode, we travel back in time with Mike McGrath to talk about what to do if the spirit of Martha Stewart is haunting you to pick up your pruners & why your fig tree is still not producing figs. Plus, we sit down to talk about the 21st year of the Empty Bowl Dinner.

We’re talking all things compost on this episode of You Bet Your Garden with Mike McGrath! He’ll walk us through compost conundrums and queries & as always, take your phone call questions!

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath explains why now is NOT the time to cut back overgrown plants, despite the fact that your climbing roses are climbing to the stars. Otherwise, it’s a fabulous phone call questions show!

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host Mike McGrath tells us all about garlic: what to plant, how to plant it, how to harvest and what to do with your harvest! Plus we hear some folk songs about lantern flies and other pests.

On this 'fresh look' episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath tells us why ivy growing up a tree may or may not be a reason insurance companies could cancel a policy. Plus, Adrian Higgins from the Washington Post talks with us about why Bradford Pear trees might be the worst tree of all time and, as always, an extra heaping helping of your phone calls.

On this episode of YBYG, host Mike McGrath helps us name that pest and tell us what to do if Sawflies are wilting down your willow trees. Plus, we talk products that actually don’t protect you from mosquito bites. And, as always, we take your fabulous phone call questions!

Deer need to eat 6-10 pounds of greenery a day, but what plants can you grow in your garden that aren’t on their list of top options? On today’s episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath gives us some advice on what to do! Otherwise, it’s a fabulous phone call show!

On this episode of YBYG, our host Mike McGrath breaks down the difference between spring-time, non-stinging, native bees & late summer, aggressive yellow jackets. He also tells us how to deal with the potential danger living below the grass. Otherwise, it’s a fabulous phone call show!

Many gardeners who live in cold climate dream about growing plants in greenhouses. On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host Mike McGrath tells is why the inside of your home might be the best place to grow out of season.

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath reveals several ways you can try and stop those “long-tailed servants of Satan” before they get to your plants. We also talk to a researcher from the Smithsonian who explains the connection between dangerously bitter squash and wooly mammoths! And, as always, we take your phone call questions!

On this episode of YBYG, our host Mike McGrath reveals why peppers are perhaps the only “plants of summer” that will accept such tender mercies this late in the season. Otherwise, it’s a fabulous phone call question show!

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath tells us if service berry deserves tough love if its been growing in a nursery bed for a year, and why you should never “improve” the soil in the planting hole when installing new plants and shrubs in your garden. Otherwise, it’s a fabulous phone call show!

On this episode of YBYG, our host, Mike McGrath, explains why grinding down above-ground tree stumps of healthy trees is one of the worst landscaping practices often seen at condo associations. Otherwise, it’s a fabulous phone call question show.

The shade loving Hosta plant was the hot topic in a recent show, but we’re changing our tune. Instead of learning how to eradicate the plant, host Mike McGrath tells us how to save a Hosta when the trees that throw shade are no more. Otherwise, it’s a phone call question show!

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host Mike McGrath tells us how useful that pond scum can actually be! Otherwise, its a fabulous phone call questions show!

Hostas thrive in the shade so well that some people consider them weeds. On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath answers the ultimate question-- Hostas: threat or menace? Plus, we talk with a guest who teaches us how to turn houseplants into pets. And, as always, your fabulous phone call questions. 

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath explains what you need to know for saving your tomato seeds and how to keep the Radiator Charlie tomato in your line up. Otherwise, its a fabulous phone call question show!

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath reveals what is in your package of Preen, why its banned for use in the European Union, and the devastating effects these herbicides can have on the natural order. Otherwise, it’s an extra heaping handful of your phone call questions!

Bulk compost is more available than ever, but there is an alarming new trend in how some of them are composed. On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host Mike McGrath gives us a heads up on what to look for when buying that black gold. Plus, Mike talks with master seed-supplier, Renee Shepherd, & discusses selecting seeds for flavor. As always, we take your fabulous phone call questions.

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host Mike McGrath reveals how to defeat the weird little moth whose babies are paralyzing your pumpkins & zapping your zucchini! Plus, author Lorraine Ballato explains why you could be doing much better with your hydrangeas. Plus, we take your phone call questions!

How important is it to not play with your plants when they're wet? On this episode of YBYG, Mike McGrath explains why you should never handle them & name the real drama queens who are just waiting to make a wet touch turn fatal! Otherwise, its a fabulous phone call questions show.

Greenhouses are great for starting plants & growing cold weather crops over the winter. But, what about in the summer? On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host, Mike McGrath, reveals how to keep it cool enough for plants to survive & more!

Our host, Mike McGrath, is on a break this week to finish building his new raised beds for his tomato plants. He wondered which recent show would most ring true for the season, so PBS39 brings you a very special episode from last month that highlights the wide range of materials & soils you can buy in bulk for your lawn and garden. Plus, we discuss what to do when soil tests give rogue results and take a couple of your fabulous phone call questions. 

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath reveals rosemary's true abilities of alertness and memory. Plus, he also reveals which plants can repel human pests like mosquitos -- just in time for planting. Otherwise, its a fabulous phone call question show, cats and kittens!

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host Mike McGrath tells us why you should never improve the soil when installing new shrubs. Otherwise, its a fabulous phone call questions show!

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host Mike McGrath suggests three books you should read if you're looking to learn about the idea of the perfect lawn, the original forest canopy of America, and how pesticides became popular despite their lack of effect. Plus, information on another book giveaway!

Some crops like sweet corn, peas and greens are supposed to be 'direct-seeded'. On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host, Mike McGrath, discusses what 'direct-seeding' even is & answers your phone call questions.

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike gets us ready for International Compost Awareness Week & tells us what to do when soil test results go rogue. Plus, as always, Mike takes your phone call questions. 

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath reveals how he accidentally conquered an allegedly-invincible rose virus when it struck his garden. Plus, a United Nations Researcher comes to the Lehigh Valley to learn about what our methods of sustainable agriculture can do to help fight hunger. And, as always, Mike takes your phone call questions.

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath tells us why blight is the last thing you want your tomatoes to have & how to prevent the most common tomato problems when you install your plants this season. Otherwise, its a fabulous phone call questions show!

On this week's episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host, Mike McGrath, reveals why oak leaves really aren't so bad and tells you how to use all kinds of leaves for your spring planting. Otherwise, its a fabulous phone call question show! 

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath tells us about the three books about gardening that he recommends-- You'll never look at roses, figs or pawpaws the same way again! As always, Mike takes your fabulous phone call questions!

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host Mike McGrath tells us why slugs or snails should be your first suspects when you find your plants have been eaten overnight. Plus, the many ways to rid the slimy creatures from your garden. Plus, a heaping handful of your phone call questions.

Looking to plant some seeds this season? On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, our host Mike McGrath explains how to produce starts that are better than what you'll find at home and garden centers! As always, Mike takes your fabulous phone call questions.

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath gives us a fresh look at previous episodes while he's traveling across the country! Mike tells us how to avoid tomato troubles this summer by discussing split skins and poor returns. Plus, we talk about how to make backyard chickens feel like part of the family. And, as always, we take your phone call questions!

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike tells us the best way to get rid of unwanted insects come to party in your worm bin & how to banish fruit flies. And as always, Mike takes your fabulous phone call questions!

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath tells you what you need to know if you are planning on growing tomatoes from seeds that you saved from last summer & what to do if you plan to save some seeds this summer! Otherwise, its a fabulous phone call question show!

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath tells us the 8 rules to follow if you want to get that extra delicious taste of summer in your sweet corn. Plus, Mike takes your phone call questions.

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath tells us why egg shells might be the answer to blossom end rot & the surprising number of plants that those shells can help out. Plus, we preview the Philadelphia Flower Show!

On this week's episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike tells us how and when you should prune your winterberry plants & what these priceless plants need to be useful to birds and for your holiday decor. Otherwise, its a fabulous phone call question show!

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath tells us how to grow some show stopping, four-foot-tall, multicolored lupines for your garden. We also take a look at Burnside Plantation's recreation of classic gardens. And, as always, Mike takes your phone calls.

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath tells us how to move on from your cut Christmas trees & how to perennial-ize your poinsettias. Plus, we talk about the Seed Farm -- a farm that grows farmers. And, as always, Mike takes your fabulous phone call questions. 

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath tells us why that beautiful stand of running bamboo at your neighbor's home will soon be yours, too. Of course, Mike takes lots of your fabulous phone calls. 

In this week's episode, we travel back in time with Mike to revisit the first episode of horticultural hijinks at the PBS39 Studios in Bethlehem, PA. We also mark the 20th year of continuous episodes of You Bet Your Garden on public broadcasting. Episode topics include poison ivy removal, why chemical fertilizers make flea beetles fat and happy, and of course, Mike takes your phone calls.

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath tells us why ivy growing up a tree may or may not be a reason insurance companies could cancel a policy. Plus, Adrian Higgins from the Washington Post talks with us about why Bradford Pear trees might be the worst tree of all time and, as always, an extra heaping helping of your phone calls. 

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike tells us a list of 5 suspects to blame when your turf is suddenly tattered. Plus, we get an extra heaping handful of your viewer questions, including one about an uncommon citrus tree.

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike tells us why a "technique" called pollarding was a great idea in 1 AD, but a terrible idea for the present. Plus, we learn how the fabulous 2019 Philadelphia Flower Show is planning a tribute to Flower Power on the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. As always, Mike takes your questions. 

It's almost the holidays! On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath gives you some essential tips and tricks to cutting the perfect Christmas tree for a needle-free floor and making sure it's fireproof. We sit down with Director of Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, Ethan Kaufman, who discusses how he helped to turn a private estate into a beautiful public garden. AS always we take your phone calls and answer your questions.

In this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath reveals what is really going on when carpenter ants are found in your tree or terrace & why you should say 'thanks' for the heads up. Mike also takes an extra heaping helping of your phone call questions. 

Mike McGrath hosts a tree filled episode this week! Mike outlines your options when it comes to taking down trees and how to make those stumps come in handy. Plus, we sit down with Joe Bayer from Bartlett Tree Experts to talk about the lost art of mulching & how volcano mulching could cost you. As always, we take your phone calls. 

In this episode, Mike discusses whether you should use your compost piles now, or wait until the spring. We're joined by special guest Holly Shimizu, former Executive Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden, to talk about the relationship between people and plants. And, as always, Mike takes your phone calls.

On this episode of You Bet Your Garden, Mike answers why your tomato plants didn't do so well this summer. Plus, we chat with Lisa Steele, author of '101 Chicken Keeping Hacks,' to get some ideas on how to make the feathered friends feel more like family. As always, Mike takes your phone calls. 

In this episode, Mike McGrath talks about what to do if the spirit of Martha Stewart is haunting you to pick up your pruners and landscape & why your fig tree is still not producing figs. Plus, we sit down with Rachel Falcove, the Executive Director of the Interfaith Hospitality Network, to talk about the 20th year of the Empty Bowl Dinner. And, as always, Mike takes your phone calls. 

In this episode, Mike McGrath sits down with Dan DeVault of Pheasant Hill Farm to talk about the organic ingredients that go into his kombucha. Mike tells us what type of scarab beetle (there are 30,000 different types!) devoured your roses this summer & takes your phone calls. 

Mike McGrath explains why so many flowers and plants are acting like spring chickens despite being close to Halloween. Plus, Mike is taking an extra heaping helping of your phone call questions.

Mike McGrath marks the 20th year of continuous episodes of You Bet Your Garden on public broadcasting and the first show out of the PBS39 Studios in Bethlehem.Episode topics include poision ivy removal, why chemical fertilizers make flea beetles fat and happy, and of course, Mike takes your phone calls.