The Organic Gardener

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.

Doug and Jess can help.  Learn about a cool tool for weed removal and how to adjust your soils pH.  They also cover blueberry fertilization and planting tulips in pots.

Doug talked about the first hard freeze of the season.  He also talks about how he was out planting bulbs and working in the cold soil. 

Doug and Jess cover all your fall gardening needs on today's show.  Want to know how to over-winter dahlias and cannas, plant bulbs or prune Japanese maples?  We've got you covered.