The Organic Gardener

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.