The Organic Gardener

The holiday season is here. Doug and Jess hear from callers about who inspired them to garden. Plus, they answer questions about caring for poinsettias and paperwhites. Mrs. Know-It-All calls to discuss how wet the garden has been and how it can influence our plants. 

Looking for the perfect gift for the gardner in your life? Doug and Jess share some of their favorite tools for gift giving. They also talk to a caller about pruning dogwood trees and storing apples.

The holiday season is here! Doug and Jess talk to callers about Christmas cactus care, as well as tree pruning and garlic planting. They also cover bulb planting tips and pepper varieties. 

Jessica offers tips for selecting a healthy, long-lasting Christmas tree, caring for outdoor trees over the coming months, and protecting trees and shrubs from animal damage,

Doug and Jess tell you how tofind out.  They also help callers with advice on poinsettia care, watering houseplants, dealing with azalea lacebugs, and overwintering canna tubers.

Jess and Doug share advice on controlling ground ivy and other weeds in the lawn.  They also cover tips for managing tomato diseases, over wintering figs, and planting bulbs.

Learn what to do when deer rub the bark off your trees, plus Doug and Jess talk to callers about pruning forsythia and holly and moving plants indoors.

On today's show Jessica invites callers to share their garden stories.  She also talks to callers about the benefits of not cleaning up their gardens in the fall, how to deal with moss in the landscape, and growing asparagus.

Doug talks about closing up your garden with the late stages of fall and winter on the horizon. He also discusses deer-resistant bulbs.

Doug talks about keeping the deer away from your garden, using mushroom compost when you have to, and planting bulbs till we get that first frost.

Fall gardening tasks are starting to pile up. On today's show, Doug and Jess talk to callers about feeding rhododendrons, re-blooming amaryllis, and dividing hydrangeas. 

Doug and Jess share their favorite planting techniques, plus they talk to callers about iris borers, holly bushes, and rose pruning.  Plus, Rob from Davey Tree joins in the fun.

Doug and Jess talk about fall planting tips for trees,shrubs, perennials, and vegetables.  Jess also tells us how to raise monarch butterflies at home.  Listen to find out how to diagnose blight issues for tomatoes.

Doug and Jess talk to callers about what is happening in their gardens and what they need to do this time of year.  They are also joined by the People from Davey Trees to talk about taking care of the trees around your house and trying to Identify a listeners tree.

Jessica chats with callers about pruning, insects, and the importants of public gardens.  She also discusses tree care and trouble shooting.

THe Tomato and Garlic is a free event to benefit the food bank.  Jess and doug talk to Dick TIll from Davey trees.

Doug and Jess discuss septoria leaf spot, blights, and other tomato diseases and troubles.  They also talk to callers about growing figs, drying basil, and harvesting cantaloupes.

Doug answers question about Blue Bells and tomato plants. He is also joined by Todd from Davey Tree and they discuss the proper mulching around a tree.

Summer's heat brings pests and maintenance.  Doug and Jess answer callers' questions about lacebugs,birch leaf drop, dividing day lillies, and more.

Arbourist Dick Till from Davey Tree joins us to discuss summer storm tree care.  Doug and Jess also talk to callers about managing tomato disease, growing Freesia, and growing figs.

Doug is still planting in his garden and is even planting a tree.  Davey Tree let him know the best way to plant and answer other tree questions the listeners have.

Even though summer can be fun it can also bring some some garden woes.  Today, Doug and Jess answered questions about tomato leaf curl, zucchini problems,managing slugs, and growing peaches.

Jess tackles pruniing tips and fungal disease management on today's show.  She also talks with Todd Sherbondy with Davey Tree about pruning dogwoods and watching trees for tree disease.

Doug talks about how to choose the best plant for where you are planting in your yard.  He also talks about proper spacing for plantd and touched on bee keeping.

Davey Tree joins us for a conversation about summer tree care.  Doug and Jess also answer questions about getting rid of thistles,pruning evergreens, and managing rust on hollyhocks.

Spring is in full swing and the garden is bursting with blooms.  Jess talks ato callers about mulching, organic weed control, lawn care, and more.  She also discusses tick ID and management.

Learn about managing spring  tree troubles with Miles from Davey Tree and hear many of the benefits of the trees.  Plus, Doug and Jess talk to callers about pruing roses, moving rhubarb, and succession planting.

Doug and Jess tackle preventing fungal disease on tomatoes, managing rasberry rust, fertilizing basil, and managing tough weeds.

Jess and Doug talk to Todd Sherbondy from Davey Tree about common spring tree troubles.  They talk to callers about pruning myrtles, grafted roses, and southern magnolias.

Doug and Jess discuss organic fertilizers, fig trees, and how to get rid of out of control animals and herbs. And Doug shares the joy of Joe Hamm’s American Daffodil Society Display Garden in Washington County, and a miraculous tale of a double rainbow.

Matt from Davey Trees stops by to tell us about the "Sargent" crabapple.  Doug and Jess also talk to callers about dividing fig trees, planting spearamint, and caring for a money tree plant.

John Harrison from Espoma joins the program to talk about spring fertilization.  Doug and Jess also talk to callers about azalea deer damage, growing giji berries, and handling Juniper blight.

Doug and Jess talk to Dick Till from Davey Tree about spring tree care. They also take calls about growing Asiatic Lilies and caring for a Kalanchoe plant.

Doug and Jess talk to Steve Repasky of the PA Bee Keepers Association about ways to protect pollinators.  They also talk to callers about pruning hollies and fruit trees, and preparing raised beds.

Doug and Miles, from Davey trees talk about tree health and how they will come through the winter.  They talk about what to look for from your tree to know the health of the trees in your yard.

Doug talks about how it is still to early to plant a lot of what you want in your garden. He does tell you that you can get started with certain seeds though.

Sandee Reid from Davey Tree joins Jess and Doug on today's show.  They also help callers manage their pepper seeding, control morning glory vines, and care for spruce trees and hemlocks.

Doug and Jess talk to callers about managing scale and other pests on indoor plants. They also tackle growing artichokes, lilacs and holly along with managing moles in the lawn. 

Trouble i with asparagus patch?  Learn how to spruce an established asparagus patch and handle pesky asparagus beetles.  Doug and Jess also share info on how to prevent squash vine borers, cut back perennials, and prune roses.

Doug and Jess talk to author Niki Jabbour about her new book, Veggie Garden Remix.  They also talk to callers about parsley disease, roses, and managing tomato hornworms.

Are deer decimating your garden?  Is your dogwood struggling?  Dooug and Jess offer plenty of tips to handle both situations.  Plus, learn how to control pests on indoor plants and which varieties do best in containers.

Doug and Jess have great tips to get you started.  Learn how to grow citrus in pots, prune blueberries, and grow mexican sunflowers.  Plus, get tips from a few listeners on how to handle bears in the garden.

Doug talked about the all the different types of tomatoes out there including green ones.

Doug and Jessica discuss what to do first before ordering seeds whether they be perennial seeds or small seeds. They also talk about the way to test for germination and onion leek at Janoski's Farm a month ago.

Jessica offers callers useful tips on applying manure to the garden, forcing hyacinths, and managing fertilizer burn on indoor plants.  Plus, she  shares her favorite gardening books of 2017.

Despite the coldweather, doug and Jess talked to gardeners about planting milkweed, managing basil mildew, and care for poinsettias.

Doug talked about last minute Christmas gifts that you can get that special gardener in your life.  He also talks on how to get your orchid to rebloom and how great Jessica's new book is.

As the holidays approach, Doug and Jess chat with callers about helping poisettias and holiday cactus plants.  They also tackle getting rid of bishp's weed, moving figs trees, and controlling scale on an indoor lemon tree.

Jessica announces the release of her new book, Container Gardening Complete. She and Doug also answer questions about adding coffee grounds to the compost pile, starting peppers from seed, and taking cuttings of impatiens.

Doug and Jess tackle how to get amaryllis to re-bloom, which tomato varieties are best for sauce making,how to control weeds, and manage deer in the garden.