The height of the gardening season in the northern hemisphere is on the horizon which means peak time for gardening questions! Today we dig into why rhubarb might not turn red when ready to harvest, what the numbers on fertilizers mean and why the source matters, battling asparagus beetles, and preventing garden damage from animals during drought.


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Episode Resources:


Asparagus beetles in home gardens | UMN Extension


The Asparagus Beetle: Organic Control Tips – Mother Earth News


How and When to Fertilize Your Vegetable Garden | The Old Farmer's Almanac


Garden Fertilizer Basics | University of Maryland Extension (umd.edu)


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