Bloomers in the Garden
213 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago -Bringing the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey region practical advice in maintaining your gardens, landscapes and yards.
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BITG 4.6.24 Is it Ok to Plant Now? • Azaleas & Rhododendron • Deer Fears • Birds in the Garden • What's Buggin' U? Ants!!
April 04, 2024 17:27 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBIs It OK to Plant?" We'll let you know the answer in our 1st Segment! Azaleas and some Rhododendrons are starting to crack color! In our 2nd segment we're going to discuss these landscape favorites! Urban & Suburban deer have become one of the largest pests in home garden's and landscapes. In our 3rd segment we'll discuss how to combat them in our 3rd Segment In our 4th segment we'll discuss why attracting birds to your garden is a good thing! We wrap up the show with our "What's Bu...
BITG 3.30.24 Water Garden • Rose Care • Lawn Care • Landscape Design • Veggie Garden
March 29, 2024 17:16 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBWe're also going to talk about Getting your pond started and how to get a jump on holding off algae! It's time to clean up your rose bushes! We'll discuss pruning, Fertilizing and spraying during our 2nd Segment. Steve my son in law from Broomall called his father-in-laws cell phone to ask lawn questions. We'll explain easy to understand landscape design technics you can use to plant a beautiful landscape. We'll wrap up todays show talking about preparing your garden and which vegetable...
BITG 03.23.24 Where the Bees Don't Go • Ground Bees • Garden Grubs • Hummingbirds • Eclipse
March 22, 2024 23:03 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBSuzanne called the Bloomers & the Garden hotline and asked about growing plants in her pot that didn't need to be pollinated. Joe called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and has Ground Bees!! Hear all about how to rid this pest in our 2nd Segment. Jimmy Called the Bloomers in the garden hotline and was hoping racoons would solve his grub problem. We can help eliminate all of his grubs without relying on wildlife! We received a cheery call asking what can be planted now to help the ...
BITG 03/16/24 Pansies • Lawn Weeds • Bird Boxes • Fruit Trees • New Nursery Plants
March 15, 2024 13:41 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBWith a Name like pansy they have to be tough! During our 1st segment we're going to talk about growing pansies in the spring!! Weeds are popping up everywhere. These weeds you have to kill now! We'll tell you how in our 2nd Segment. It's nesting season for songbirds! We'll tell you what you can do to help our feather friends raise the next family of songbirds! Fruit Trees have never been more popular! To have a great harvest there are specific tasks you must do! We'll tell you what th...
BITG 03/09/24 PH • Get the Crab • Pruning Roses * Potatoes • Rosette Virus
March 09, 2024 14:27 - 59 minutes - 45 MBDuring our 1st segment Julio & I will tell you how important PH is to growing great plants! If you're going to do ONE thing for your lawn it would be? Applying a Crabgrass Pre Emergent! But what if you have bare spots? We'll tell you what you need to know in our 2nd Segment. It's time to prune your roses but what kind do you have?! We'll tell you how to handle it In our 3rd Segment! Sharron from Lodi Called us with a question about growing potatoes in a barrel. What's Buggin me is ...
BITG 03/02/24 Hellebores•Ornamental Grass•4Step?•Hydrangeas•Ants
March 01, 2024 23:34 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBDoes it feel like spring or WHAT!! A few weeks back we spoke about Hellebores! Now that they are appearing on garden center tables we though we should discuss them again. If you have ornamental Grasses in your landscape it's time to cut them back. We'll tell you how in our 2nd Segment. Get ready for your mailbox to get stuffed with offers promising a perfect lawn in only "4 Steps"! HOGWASH!!! In our 3rd Segment Julio and I will discuss why it's best to avoid the "4 Step Program" all to...
BITG 03/02/24 Hellebores•Ornamental Grass•4Step?•Hydrangeas•Ants
March 01, 2024 23:34Does it feel like spring or WHAT!! A few weeks back we spoke about Hellebores! Now that they are appearing on garden center tables we though we should discuss them again. If you have ornamental Grasses in your landscape it's time to cut them back. We'll tell you how in our 2nd Segment. Get ready for your mailbox to get stuffed with offers promising a perfect lawn in only "4 Steps"! HOGWASH!!! In our 3rd Segment Julio and I will discuss why it's best to avoid the "4 Step Program" all to...
BITG 02/24/24 Seed Your Future - Green Career Week March 4-8
February 22, 2024 21:08 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBJazmin Albarran, the Executive Director of Seed Your Future! A movement to promote horticulture and inspire people to pursue careers working with plants. Green Career Week is March 4-8, 2024. Green Career Week is a national initiative led by Seed Your Future and industry professionals to increase awareness about green industry careers and help build relationships with local schools, colleges and universities. 'Seed Your Future's' vision is for a world where everyone understands and va...
BITG 02/17/24 Philadelphia Flower Show 2024
February 17, 2024 16:35 - 59 minutes - 55 MBThe first sign of Spring is not seeing a Robin on your front lawn but the Philadelphia Flowers Show! Today on Bloomers in the Garden we have Special Guest Seth Pearsoll the Creative Director & Vice President of the Philadelphia Flower Show. This Year the Philadelphia Flower Show is again being held indoors at the Philadelphia Convention Center. The theme for 2024 is: "United By Flowers". I found the theme's association with the "Loneliness Epidemic" incredibly interesting. Seth was quo...
BITG 02/10/24 Vday Roses • Rose Garden • Lenten Roses • Sex in the Garden • Poinsettia Year Round
February 09, 2024 19:32 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBThis Wednesday Is Valentines Day! Are you getting or giving Roses to your Sweetheart? We'll tell you how to make them last in our 1st segment! Anybody Can hand their Sweetheart a Dozen Roses! How about planting them a whole garden? We'll tell you how during our second segment! When is a Rose Not a Rose? When it's a Lenten Rose! One of the earliest and our favorite flowering perennials. Also known as Hellebores and ready to bloom any minute, we tell you all about them during our 3rd seg...
BITG 02/03/24 Visit GFS • New Mandevilla • Glowing Petunias • Mulch • Caller
February 02, 2024 22:29 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB1. Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ presents "Night Forms". This mind bending sight, sound experience shouldn't be missed. 2. At the Tropical Plant International Exposition Suntory won the best new plant award for its new Blu-phoria Mandevilla. Hear all about this and more during our second segment! 3. Looking for a petunia that is really different? Not a new color exactly how about a petunia that glows in the dark? It's coming soon, hear all about it during our 3rd segment. 4. S...
BITG 01.27.24 Cardinals • New Plants • Winter Pruning • Seed Bombs • Houseplants
January 26, 2024 22:38 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBNothing is more stunning then a Red Cardinal against a white snow background. We'll discuss the best way to attract Cardinals to your home during our first segment! Garden Gate Magazine is one of our favorite Gardening publications. Recently they published a list of the best new trees & shrubs. Hear all about it during our 2nd segment! Now that the temperatures have become winter like and fruit trees are dormant it's time for winter pruning! We'll tell you how and why during our 3rd segm...
BITG 01/20/24 MANTS 2024 • Pantone Color of the Year • New Plants & Trends • Rose Rosette • What R U Reading
January 19, 2024 23:16 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBRecently Julio & I Attended MANTS in Baltimore. Ok so What's MANTS? Mid-Atlantic Nurseryman's Trade Show, we'll share with you our impressions during our first segment! For 25 years the Pantone Color of the year has influenced fashion, interior Design, Product design, branding, marketing and even plants!! This year the Pantone's Color of the year is "Peach Fuzz"! Hear all about it during our 2nd segment! During our visit to MANTS we were on the hunt for new plants and new trends. Hear wh...
BITG 01/13/24 Warm Winter • Edimentals • Boxwood Blight • Hydrangea Eclipse Arbor Day Tree Survey
January 06, 2024 15:32 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIt's Winter right? The weather has been warm and there is some weird things going on. My lawn is green and customers alerted us about their bulbs sprouting. Should you do something about it? We'll tell you in our first segment! There's a NEW trend for 2024, Edimentals! Plants that are both edible and ornamental that are used in the garden and landscape! Boxwood blight is a disease with no known cure. It has adversely affected the nursery industries $170 million dollar boxwood productio...
BITG 01/06/24 Houseplants: Why, How, Where & What
January 06, 2024 15:07 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBOn todays show we're going to talk about adding houseplants to your home!! Now that the Christmas tree's out of the house you may be craving a little green company! ‘Studies have shown that interaction with indoor plants reduce psychological and physiological stress and in fact they can have a soothing effect. Len & I will tell you how to get started how to make any room a living room!
12/30/23 BITG Winter Pests • Invasive Plants • 2024 Trends • repurpose Tree • Resolutions
December 31, 2023 18:51 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBPest's are looking at your home as a warm winter vacationing spot! We'll explain what you can do to prevent or eliminate these snowbirds from invading your home. Our Government is finally doing something about the invasion. No not the southern border! The New Jersey Senate has a new list of invasive plant species! Hear if one of your plants is on the chopping block! The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has come out with it's top 10 gardening trends for 2024. Shortly you will be taking...
BITG 12/23/23 Year End Chores • Snow on Shrubs • Trimming • Naughty or Nice? • Meaning of Christmas
December 23, 2023 15:04 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBIn our first segment we're going to discuss Year end Clean up tasks you may have missed!! It's inevitable the snow will come and bend over your shrubs! We have simple rules to follow to protect your plants in our 2nd segment! We received a text from a listener and their shrubs have overgrown their border. They asked if they can cut them back. We'll have the answer In our 3rd segment. Are you on the Gardening Naughty or Nice List?We discuss what list we're on. Hear all about it in our 4t...
BITG 12/16/23 Geranium Still Going • Trash Pick Replant • Buuurds • Winter Solstice Gifts for Gardeners
December 16, 2023 14:50 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBDoreen of Philadelphia reached out to us and sent us some photos. She took them of her outdoor geranium on Dec 9th. It looked so good it could have been June 9th. Julio & I explaining why! Debbie Muller sent us an Emergency request! Her neighbor pulled up a Holly and brought it to the curb. Debbie wanted to install it in her own yard. She asked how and if it was worth the bother. Hear all about it in our 2nd segment! We discuss the Burrrrrds....... Our feathered friends need special ca...
BITG 12/09/23 Extraordinary History of the Poinsettia
December 08, 2023 18:11 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBOn todays show we're going to tell you the true story of an Aztec King and an American Spy! A story of a foreign Ambassador and the influence of a Presidential election. A story that weaves itself right here through Philadelphia. During the roaring twenties the tale heads west right to Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard. We might have never know the whole story If it wasn't for a small Grower from Germany! So what are we talking about? The fascinating story of the Poinsettia. In our fi...
BITG 12/02/23 Houseplants • Christmas Cactus • Amaryllis • Potted Shrubs • Pointsettias
December 01, 2023 21:12 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBSuzzanne called the Bloomers in the garden Hotline and has a problem with her Houseplants. Hear all about it in our first segment! Christmas Cactus are a popular Holiday Plant. Hear about the differences from Thanksgiving Cactus vs Christmas Cactus and how to grow them in our second segment! Do you love Amaryllis as much as I do? This beautiful Flowering Bulb has a story almost as beautiful as the flower! Learn all about Amaryllis during our 3rd segment! We received a text message a...
BITG 11/25/23 Wreaths • Garland • Boughs • B&B Christmas Tree • Cut Christmas Trees
November 25, 2023 12:13 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBFresh Evergreen Wreaths could be as big a symbol of Christmas as the Christmas Tree. Garland, Mantles Pieces, Table Runners are variations of garlands. Swags, Bunches even grave blankets all start with a foundation of Fresh greens. Using Balled & Burlaped or Potted living Christmas Trees is a great way to add an evergreen to your yard and memorialize Christmas. Fresh Cut Christmas Trees Types, Care & Lore.
BITG 11/18/23 Bulbs • Houseplant Problems • Garlic • Feeding Succulents • Gifts
November 17, 2023 16:54 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBRelax it's not too late to plant spring flowering bulbs! We'll revisit how to plant your bulbs for a beautiful display this spring in our first segment! Alice came in this week and was having a problem with her fiddleleaf fig. Leaves were blotchy and not looking to good! We'll explain what's going on in our second segment! Our Buddy Harold Kozak of Staten Island called the "Bloomers in the Garden Hotline" and had two questions! First was about growing garlic. The Harold's second Que...
BITG 11/11/23 Cabbage, Kale & Pansies • Camelias • Bulbs & Boxwoods • Hot Birdseed • Hydrangeas & Tomatoes
November 11, 2023 11:45 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBSo we've had a freeze and your annuals, even your Mum's are looking really bad! There are some ornamental plants you can plant right now that will last for a really long time! Hear what they are in the first segment. Camelias are an underused broadleaved evergreen that can be grown in our area with a little bit of help. Hear how to get these cold weather bloomers to grow in your yard during our second segment! We have a call from a listener in North Jersey! She had Questions about plan...
BITG 11/04/23 Cold Weather • Bird Seed • Hydrangeas • Daylilies & Lilacs • Wasps
November 02, 2023 23:35 - 57 minutes - 53 MBBaby it's Cold Outside!! On this week's show we're talking about what to expect and what to do when the weather turns cold! Cold weather brings the need to feed Wild Birds! We'll explain why you should put up a feeder and what you should feed them during our second segment! Wondering if you should cut back your Hydrangeas. We'll tell you what to do in our 3rd segment! Dave from Cherry Hill called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and asked questions about Daylilies & Lilacs. Joan ...
BITG 10/28/23 Fall Foliage • Lawn Changing Color? • Autumn Anomalies • Let's Split • Mower Care
October 21, 2023 13:01 - 56 minutes - 52 MBThe Fall fireworks have started and the Autumn leaves are putting on a colorful show. Have you ever wondered why? Julio and I will explain what's happening during our 1st segment. Has your lawn suddenly started changed colors? We'll tell you what's happening during our second segment! We're going to talk about Autumn Anomalies! Shrubs that are flowering now in late fall! Get FREE Perennials!! It's time to Split those perennials! We'll share with you how to divide your favorites in o...
BITG 10/21/23 Bulb Show
October 21, 2023 12:36 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBThe Brightest Bulb may actually be in the Ground!! Today's show is all about Flowering Bulbs!! In our 1st segment we'll be explaining the differences between Summer Flowering and Spring Flowering bulbs. Once you know which are Summer Flowering bulbs you're going to have to dig them up and store them over the winter! Daffodils & Narcissus are a Spring flowering bulbs in the same family. We'll share with you how to grow them in our 3rd segment! Tulips are a possibly the most popular o...
BITG 10/14/23 Pond Winterization • Pumpkin Picks • Bees & Birds • Rose Prep for Winter • Dust Mites
October 12, 2023 17:56 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBOctober 14, 2023 Bloomers in the Garden Radio The Chill is in the air! Do you own a pond or Water Garden? We'll tell you what to do to winterize your pond in our 1st segment. During our second segment we're going to talk about Pumpkins. Not just orange face pumpkins but gourds and those unique stacking pumpkins too! Prof. Steve called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and had comments and questions about the Birds & the Bees. Listen in during our third segment! The fall can be a beau...
BITG 10/07/23 Deer! • Collecting Seeds • Weeds • Daisies • Stink Bugs
October 07, 2023 14:58 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBJoe from texted the hotline and asked for help saving his newly planted flowering cherry. The bark was completely shredded on one side!! There is only one pest that would do this and it weighs in at 200lbs. Kathy called the "Bloomers in the Garden Hotline", and has harvested seeds from her flower garden. Kathy asked some great questions that we answer during our second segment! Our buddy Doug from Bristol texted the bloomers in the garden hotline and asked how to get rid of Creeping C...
BITG 09/30/23 Johnny Appleseed • Fall Feeding your Yard • Critter Ridder • Garden Cover Crops • Visiting Listener
September 23, 2023 15:41 - 57 minutes - 53 MBSeptember 26th is Johnny Appleseed Day! Was Johnny Appleseed is a myth or a real person? You'll find out in our 1st segment. It's time to Feed your Lawn & Landscape! Listen to our advice for an incredible yard & garden during our second segment! Our third segment is a real stinker! Skunks, Moles, Voles and Groundhogs can be a big problem. We'll give you some tips that don't stink! A regular listener Jim from Mount Arlington called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and asked about co...
BITG 09/23/23 Crape Myrtles • Big Old Lilac • Asters & Montauk Daisies • Seedlings in Bristol • Onion Sets
September 23, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBA Listener from Morristown NJ called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and asked about her Crape Myrtle! Hear all about it in our 1st Segment! Pat from Linden NJ Texted the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and had several questions. First is how to prune a big old lilac. Listen to our advice during our second segment! Pat also asked how to cut back Asters & Montauk daisies & asked how to care for them during the growing season! We received a text to the Bloomers in the Garden Hotlin...
BITG 09/16/23 Pruning Azaleas & Crape Myrtles • Ornamental Kale & Cabbage • Landscape Design Tips • Fall is for Planting
September 16, 2023 13:53 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBFirst up on today's Show a Listener from Brooklyn NY texted the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and Asked us about trimming Azaleas! Hear How in our 1st Segment! Doris called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and Asked a question about Crape Myrtle. Listen in during our second segment! One of the Longest Lasting colorful Fall Plants are the Ornamental Kale & Cabbage! Listen in how long they last and how to tell the difference in our 3rd Segment! You can design and install your own la...
BITG 09/09/23 Bobby Blew Centerton Nursery
September 07, 2023 23:20 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBOn today's Show we have a special Guest. Bobby Blew VP of Centerton Nursery! Centerton Nursery is one of the finest nurseries in the country!! Truly a family run operation now in it's third generation. Bobby runs the Nursery with his two siblings Donald Blew, President and Amy Ordog-Blew VP of Sales. During our time together today we'll discuss Centerton's colorful history and current operation! Don't worry there will be plenty of plant talk!
BITG 09/02/23 Mums • Celosia • Pansies • Combo Pots • Cabbageworm
September 01, 2023 19:26 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBOne of our long time listeners, Dr. Jim Called me out about a point I failed to make during our Hardy Mum Segment!! Hear what we missed during our first segment! Chrysanthemums are not the only Autumn Flower! Celosia brings bright colors to your yard and we'll tell you all about them in our 2nd segment. With a name like pansy, they have to be tough!! Learn if there is a difference between spring & winter pansies and more during our 3rd segment. Are your summer flowering combo pots l...
BITG 08/26/23 Nutgrass • Overwinter Tropicals • Hummingbirds • Garden Expression • Cicada Killer
August 26, 2023 13:10 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBNutgrass is a major weed that can infest not only our lawns but also our landscapes and Gardens. We'll tell you how to control nutgrass In our first segment! Do you had any houseplants or Tropical Plants outside this summer. We'll tell you what you need to do for a smooth transition indoors in our 2nd segment! Is it true Hummingbirds "ride" on the back of other birds during their migration across the Gulf of Mexico? We'll give you the answer in our 3th segment. Prof. Steve is a loyal...
BITG 08/19/23 Firethorn • Hardy Mums • Where are the Berries? • Reseeding • Ground Hogs
August 18, 2023 18:35 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB08/19/23 Bloomers in the Garden A nursery plant that has multi season appeal is the Firethorn, AKA Pyracantha! We'll share with you all of it's benefits and why it may be the perfect shrub for your landscape! Hear all about Firethorn In our first segment! Hardy Mums are making it to your local Garden Center. We'll tell you how to grow and care for them in our 2nd segment! Did you know with some plants you need a male and a female in order to get berries? It's true, hollies, Skimmia and ...
BITG 08/12/23 Starting Garden • Fall Vegetable Seedlings • Zoysia Grass • Splitting Daylily • SLF
August 12, 2023 12:29 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBJoe called the Boomers in the Garden Hotline and asked when to plant his garden. Hear all about it in our first segment. Joe gets some good news during our next segment! Fall vegetable seedlings have arrived!! We'll tell you how to install a fall vegetable garden in our 2nd segment! I've teased Julio about his Zoysia Lawn regularly on the show! This week listener Maureen asked a question about her own Zoysia Lawn. We'll consult Julio "Zoysia" Zamora the Zoysia Man during the 3rd segm...
BITG 08/05/23 Crape Myrtles • Stoned • Rose of Sharron • Bucket Tomatoes • Colorado Potato Beetles
August 04, 2023 17:05 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBCrape Myrtles are in full bloom and we're going to talk about how to maintain them to get the best blooms each year. Hear all about it in our first segment! Len and I had a debate about getting stoned in the landscape! "No not that kind of stoned", using stone as a mulch! The debate continues in our 2nd segment! Do you have a Rose of Sharron growing at your home?? Well you should!!! Learn why in our 3rd segment. Peter a listener called the Bloomers in the garden hotline! He has an in...
BITG 07/29/23 Eating Flowers • No Blooms on Hydrangea? • Vines in you Tree • Poison Ivy • Leaf Hopper
July 28, 2023 18:21 - 57 minutes - 53 MBA listener texted the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and asked what flowers are eatable! We'll give you a list for lunch in our 1st segment. It's déjà vu all over again! This time of year listeners ask, "why didn't my Hydrangea Bloom"? We'll tell you what might be going on in our 2nd segment! Certain Vines can climb in to the top branches of trees. Some can compete for sunlight and kill the tree. We'll tell you what you need to do in our 3rd segment. Speaking of unwanted vines!! Le...
BITG 07/22/23 Ground Cover • Beauty Berry • Visit a Garden • Deadheading • Fruit Flies
July 22, 2023 03:51 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBGrass, Pachysandra & ivy are the most popular ground covers but There is a wider world of plants that can even handle foot traffic. We're going to share with you a fresh look in to ground covers our 1st segment. We discuss a much under used landscape plant called, Callicarpa or Beauty Berry! It's iridescent purple berries are stunning and work great in a landscape border or foundation planting! The traffic, the crowds, the green heads… Instead of going to the beach why don't you visit ...
BITG 07/15/23 Crocosmia • Watering • Pond Basics • Algea • Spotted Lantern Fly
July 15, 2023 12:45 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB07/15/23 Bloomers in the Garden Crocosmia is unique perennial and a favorite of Hummingbirds. We'll tell you where to plant it and how to grow it in our 1st segment. Successful summer watering can make the difference in a brown or green thumb! We'll give you watering tips how to care for your summer containers and planting In our 2nd segment! Are you are thinking about installing a Pond or Water Garden but don't know where to start? We're going to share with you the water garden basics ...
BITG 07/08/23 Hydrangeas • Hardy Hibiscus • Falling Foliage •Tomatoes • Blossom End Rot
July 07, 2023 17:55 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBKeeping your Hydrangeas happy during times of oppressive summer heat can be a challenge! In our 1st segment will give you care tips to keep your hydrangeas in tip top shape. In our 2nd segment we're going to discuss one of the largest flowers you can grow in the garden. With flowers approaching 12" across the Hardy Hibiscus is a showstopper in the landscape & garden! Do you have falling foliage? Are your evergreens insides turning yellow? We'll tell you what is normal and what is not d...
BITG 07/01/23 Summer Landscaping • Landscape Design Principles • Hummer R Here! • Mosquitoes • Wasps
June 30, 2023 13:34 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBA frustrating question we regularly receive is, Can you still plant in Summer? What? Hear why it's a great time for you to plant during our 1st segment. The three Pillars of an attractive landscape, or any planting, are: Color, Texture & Form!! Listen how you can improve any project during our 2nd segment! Hummingbirds are Here!! Setting up a Hummingbird Feeder will make your yard a regular stop on the hummingbirds search for nectar! Hear how you can become a Hummingbird Haven during...
BITG 06/24/23 Jargon • Types Lilacs • Lilac Care • Patriotic Planter • Pat on the Back
June 24, 2023 13:33 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBOne of our favorite listeners, Pearl, like the necklace called the BITG Hotline. We used horticultural jargon on last weeks show and we have "got some esplainin to do"! This week two listeners contacted us about lilacs. Before we dig in to their questions we're going to discuss the differences between Korean lilacs and tree type lilacs. Two different listeners contacted the BITG hotline and asked about how to care for lilacs. It's almost independence day!! Len & I are going to h...
BITG 06/18/23 Bagworms-Rose Disease-Drought & Disease-DIY Landscape-Cucumber Beetle
June 19, 2023 01:18 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB1. A listener texted us on the Bloomers in the garden hotline and asked 3 questions one was about last weeks segment on Bagworms. Hear our answers during the 1st segment! 2. Sue called the Bloomers in the Garden hotline and was having problems with her roses. We have the diagnosis and solution during our second segment! 3. As Sue's call attested to there's fungus among us!! Where going to discus drought and how that can bring disease issues during our 3rd segment.. 4. Teresa called the...
BITG 06/10/23 What's Buggin You?!
June 09, 2023 16:21 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB1. An Insect's Table Manners will tip off to your control!! 2. Don't wait too long or you'll miss the chance to stop the damage! 3. I see damage and holes but I never see an insect! 4. Bugs that look like something else! 5. Dangerous Insects
BITG 06/03/23 Pollinator Month • Butterflies • Bee Friendly • Hummingbirds • Pollinator Success
June 02, 2023 23:08 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBJune is National Pollinator's Month! Pollinators are so important not only do they get a month but they get a whole week too June 19-25. Have you ever wondered what the heck a pollinator is? That's what our 1st segment is all about!! Butterflies are the most popular of the Garden Pollinators. It's a strange Dichotomy because those same butterflies pollinating your plants start off as caterpillars that eat your plants. We'll take a deep dive in to what came 1st the caterpillars or the butt...
BITG 05/27/23 Spotted Lantern Fly • Lawn Problems • Hydrangeas • Tomato Plants • Memorial Day
May 25, 2023 19:26 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBToday during our 1st segment we're going to discuss the Spotted Lantern Fly. How to identify what it looks like today and what to do about it! Pam called the Bloomers in the garden Hotline and was having lawn problems. We have a 1-2-3 punch to knock it out. Hear all about it in our 2nd segment! We received a text on the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and a listener asked for advice planting a Hydrangea and had problems getting grass to take. Jim called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotli...
BITG 05/20/23 Cosmos • Cucumbers • New Dwarf Vitex • Heuchera • Weed Wars
May 19, 2023 17:36 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB1. Today we're going to tell you about cosmos! An annual flowering plant that’s light airy foliage is as beautiful as their flowers. 2. Patio Snacker cucumber is a space saving cucumber plant with full size fruit. Hear all about it in our 2nd segment! 3. Heuchera aka Coral Bells are a dynamic perennial that has highly ornamental leaves and flowers. Hear about some of our favorites in our 4th segment! 4. Are you looking for a Blue flowering tall border or rear foundation plant? Monrov...
BITG 05/13/23 Grubs & Ants • EZ Rose Care • Watering • New Mock Orange • Poison Ivy
May 12, 2023 20:02 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB1. Paul from Westfield called the Bloomers in the Garden hotline with Questions about grubs in his garden and ants on his houseplants! Hear what he can do to eliminate these pests in our 1st segment. 2. Roses are starting to bloom and insect activity is increasing! We have solutions to protect your roses before insects and diseases get out of control! Listen in our 2nd segment! 3. It's Mother's Day weekend and there are a lot of combination pots and hanging baskets being given as gifts. ...
BITG 05/06/23 Public Garden Public Works • Holy Hydrangeas • Garden Fallow • Favorite Perennials • Mulch or Bag
May 05, 2023 20:07 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBShilder called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and Publics Work cut everything down in a community landscape she and her neighbors planted! She asks a lot of great questions! Hear the answers in our 1st segment. "Holy Hydrangeas Batman" it's that time of year again. Hydrangeas are budded heavy and we're going to discuss their care and our favorite varieties! One of our favorite listeners Vincent called the hotline with a question about his garden. Listen in during our 3rd Segment! Le...