For the Joy of Gardening! Presented by Estabrook's

Thanksgiving is almost here and that means it's time to deck the halls. Tom gives some tips on decorating inside and out for the holidays.

Tom talks to Art Crockett of Bonide about some late fall products to keep your home and garden looking good and pest free. Plus, get some helpful houseplant tips!

Tom talks about the exciting holiday events coming up at Estabrook's in addition to exploring what goes on at a garden center during the winter. Plus, answers your questions about topdressing with compost, winter garden protection, houseplants and more.

Tom talks to Bob Hartman of Espoma about why fall fertilizing is important, what products to use and how to apply them. Plus, answers to your questions about choosing bulbs, planting garden mums and more.

Halloween is this Thursday! Tom gives some tips on how to keep your pumpkins looking their best until the big night. Plus, answers to your questions about hemlocks, composting and more.

Tom continues his discussion of fall gardening activities with bulb planting tips, some bird feeder reminders and an explanation of why mulch is important to your garden this time of year. All that plus answers to your questions!

Winter will be here before you know it! Tom details what you should be doing in your garden this fall to get it ready, including how to protect roses, turn yard waste into compost and plant bulbs for next spring.

Brad Nichols of WILT-PRUF talks to Tom about his product and why it's an important part of fall and winter gardening. Plus, what you should be doing in your garden this fall and answers to your questions about composting, lime and more.

Tom shares his favorite plants for adding beautiful fall foliage to your garden, talks to Marilyn Traiser of the St. Mary's Garden Club about a special upcoming event, and answers your questions about dappled willows, asters, drying flowers and more.

Fall cleanup tasks are easier with the right tools. Tom runs down a complete checklist of tools you'll need this fall and what to look for when you purchase them. Plus, answers to your questions about hibiscus, bulbs, hemlocks and more.

Fall is here and Tom catches up on your gardening questions. Topics include garden bed preparation, tree planting, roses, seeding a lawn and many more. Plus, some recommendations on products to help you with fall gardening tasks.

Tom talks fall gardening this week, including garden mums, bulbs, lawns and what clean-up tasks you should be undertaking. Plus, answers to your questions about pine trees, landscaping for new homes and more.

Tom talks to Lisa Colburn, author of The Maine Garden Journal, about the book, some of her favorite plants and what it means to be a gardener in Maine. Plus, answers to your questions as we transition from summer into fall.

Ed Gardner of Ocean Gate Realty talks to Tom about the value and importance of landscaping when buying and selling a home. Plus, Tom covers what you should be doing in your garden to get ready for fall.

Tom talks to Paul Gallione of Johnny's Selected Seeds about what they offer, when to plant seeds and how to achieve success. Plus, answers to your questions about late blight, hydrangeas, transplanting and more.

Tim Lindsay of Bartlett Tree talks to Tom about appropriate care for your trees during the summer, including how to water, mulch, fertilize, prune and manage diseases. Plus, Kathleen Marty of the Garden Club Federation of Maine talks about her organization and garden clubs around the state of Maine.

Mike Storey of MJ Storey Landscape talks to Tom about the services they offer, stone patios, custom fire pits and the Estabrook's planting program. Plus, answers to your questions about perennials, crabapples, japanese beetles, transplanting and more.

Betty Ann Listowich of Norpine Landscape and president of the Maine Landscape and Nursery Association talks to Tom about a range of topics including MELNA, hydroseeding and native plants. Plus, Tom answers your questions about woodchucks, fertilizing, transplanting and more.

Tom welcomes three fantastic guests to the show this week! Bob Hartman of Espoma talks about organic fertilizers, Estabrook's Nursery Manager Jim Masse suggests some summer plants and how to care for them, and Jim Dill of the Maine Cooperative Extension discusses pest management in the garden. All that, plus answers to your questions!

Tom talks to Jon Snell of Jaiden Landscaping about hiring a landscaper, including what questions to ask and how to decide which contractor is right for you. Plus, Tom answers your questions about seaside gardening, lilacs, vegetables, crabapples and more.

Hot, humid weather often means pests and disease in the garden. Tom discusses japanese beetles, powdery mildew, cabbage worm, blackspot and other nasty problems, plus what to do about them. He also answers tons of your calls and questions submitted online.

Summer is here! Tom talks about some great summer plants, how to keep your hanging baskets looking healthy and what to do about ticks. Plus, answers to your questions about orchids, bird feeders, fountains and more.

Tom catches up on some of the questions submitted online while also answering a bunch of live calls. Topics include vegetable gardening, lawns, daylilies, fruit trees and many more. Plus, it's garden tour time! Tom talks about some of his favorites here in Maine.

Japanese Beetle season is upon us and Tom has solutions to prevent or manage them. We also have answers to tons of your gardening questions ranging from planting a vegetable garden, dealing with crabgrass, taking care of daylilies and many more.

Tom talks to Joy Ahrens of the Yarmouth Community Garden about what community gardening is all about and how to get involved. Other topics include vegetable gardening, fertilizing, insects, slugs and more.

June is here and that means perennials! Estabrook's Nursery Manager Jim Masse is in studio to talk about his favorite varieties, offer some growing tips and discuss common pests and diseases to look out for.

It may be a rainy Memorial Day Weekend, but that doesn't stop Tom from discussing fertilizer, lilacs and grasses along with taking your calls! Plus, Tom talks to Jeff O'Donal from O'Donal's Nursery about the Independent Garden Centers of Maine.

It's a great time to plant vegetables! Tom walks you through what to seed (and what not to), how to prepare your soil, and how to ward off disease, pests and wildlife. Plus answers to your gardening questions on roses, viburnum, dandelions and more!

Chris Bales of Casella Organics talks to Tom about Nutri-Mulch, their mix of aged bark mulch and compost. Plus, answers to your gardening questions about pruning, when and what to plant, vegetables and more.

Tom talks to Lois Stack, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Andy Aiken of Proven Winners about the Downy Mildew problem that is affecting impatiens during an expanded 2 hour show!

Ray DeFeo from Prides Corner Farm chats with Tom about the unique plant lines they offer and exciting new plants to look for when you visit your local garden center. Plus, Tom takes your live calls for the first time!

If you have a lawn, you probably have at least some crabgrass. Tom shares some tips on how to reduce and eliminate it while also answering your gardening questions about mulch, fruit trees and dealing with winter damage in your landscape.

Your questions, answered! Tom devotes the entire show to answering your gardening questions. Topics include growing fresh herbs, caring for japanese maples, vegetable gardening, planning a landscape and more.

Tim Lindsay of Bartlett Tree Experts stops by to talk with Tom about pruning and care of your trees. Plus, Tom answers your questions about fertilizing perennials, placing plants near fire pits and more.

Tom talks with Carlos Quijano of Coast of Maine about their organic soils, mulches and fertilizers and how you can use them in your garden. Plus, answers to your questions about pansies, planting trees and shrubs, and more.

Snow plows often rip up our lawns and gardens during the winter here in Maine. We offer some tips to help reverse these problems. Plus, Tom answers your questions on dahlias, invasive plants and more.

We're talking new trees and shrubs with Estabrook's Nursery Manager Jim Masse this week. Plus, Tom answers your questions about amaryllis, pruning and more.

Mark Faunce of Hort Couture stops by to introduce an exciting new collection of annual and tropical plants coming this spring, and Tom revisits a question about impatiens.

The 2013 Portland Flower Show is almost here! Tom previews what you can expect to see and also answers your questions about terrariums, fairy gardens, seed starting and more.

Estabrook's Nursery Manager Jim Masse returns to continue his preview of new perennials for 2013 and answer your questions. Plus, Tom talks houseplants and roses.

Tom discusses pest management techniques and answers your questions about perennials, soil, lilacs, snow load and more.

Tom talks about pruning and answers your gardening questions about roses, hydrangeas and more.

Estabrook's Nursery Manager Jim Masse drops by to discuss new perennials for 2013 and Tom answers your gardening questions.