The Organic Gardener

Amidst all the rain, rain, rain the work continues. Doug and Jess are talking bugs; how to keep the bad ones out and the good ones pollinating. Worries about moisture, trees and spiders are addressed and Doug suggests checking your garlic.  

Their guest, Ron Hegner from Davey tree, shares valuable information about Hemlock adelgids and oak wilt. They also talk to callers about planting milkweed, managing weeds in the asparagus patch, and handling rhubarb die back.

On today's show, Jessica talks to callers about managing bacterial wilt on cucumbers, growing plants under large trees, and improving your hydrangea blooms. She also talks to Todd Sherbondy from Davey Tree about great ways to grow healthier trees.

On today's show, they chat with Marianne Wilburn, author of Big Dreams, Small Gardens. They also take calls about using wood ash in the garden, how to reconsider how you view insects in the garden, and controlling pests in the apple orchard.

On today's show, Jess talks to Miles Stephens from Davey Tree expect company about assessing trees for hazards and disease. She also talked to callers about the best way to water the lawn and prune lilacs.

On today's show, Doug and Jess celebrate moms with information about planting trees,picking the perfect mother's day gifts, helping pollinators, and growing great radishes.

On today's show, we talk to arborist Dick Till from Davey Tree about the best trees for small landscapes. They also talk to callers about getting rid of poison ivy, picking the best perennials, and planting spring crops.

Doug talks to Michael Marriot from David Austin Roses and Ron Hegner of The Davey Tree Expert Company. Doug announces that he and Jessica will no longer be doing appearances at Giant Eagle, but they both thank all the fans who have spent their Sundays with them over the last decade. 

On today's show, Doug and Jess take calls about how to keep weeds out of the vegetable garden and how to handle rhododendron die back. Todd Sherbondy from Davey Tree company stops by to chat about hemlock wooly adelgid and share advice on managing the health of spruce trees.

Jess and Doug offer tips and advice for pruning junipers, fertilizing blueberries, and caring for an aspargus patch. Mrs Know It All also stops by to offer advice on hiring a great landscaper.

A great garden starts with great soil! Doug and Jessica have forgone their rototillers for compost and have tips for what to do about heavy metals in your soil. Jessica helps a caller with poinsettia problems and Doug uses his pantyhose for pumpkins.