Garden Talk

Oh it must be Springtime! The calls came pouring in today on everything from Arborvitaes to Lilacs. Also some timeless ditties like which do most of us prefer, toilet paper over the top or under the bottom? The answer may surprise you. Some outrageous taxes passed in history and today around the world. State government officials are restricted from listening to these! Until next time...we'll see you in the garden!

Our whole show this week was dedicated to spreading the word on the Emerald Ash Borer: what it is, how it got here, what its doing, what you can do about it, where its going and how it affects you. Chances are it will, and it may cost you money or worse. Oh sure we had fun with other stuff too, but you really have got to listen to this informative show featuring Dr. Claire Rutledge, Entomologist from Connecticut's own New Haven Agricultural Experiment Station....and Katie, her very smart daughter. Until next time...we'll see you in the garden.

Our whole show this week was dedicated to spreading the word on the Emerald Ash Borer: what it is, how it got here, what its doing, what you can do about it, where its going and how it affects you. Chances are it will, and it may cost you money or worse. Oh sure we had fun with other stuff too, but you really have got to listen to this informative show featuring Dr. Claire Rutledge, Entomologist from Connecticut's own New Haven Agricultural Experiment Station....and Katie, her very smart daughter. Until next time...we'll see you in the garden.

Today's was our Agriculture Appreciation show in recognition of National Agriculture Appreciation week. Our guest was Renee Giroux of Earth's Palate Farm. Her professional journey is well worth listening to. Its a joy to listen to someone who has captured her passion for growing plants, communities, family and friends and integrate all those into a satisfying profession. Plus your calls and all the other usual stuff. We'll see you in the garden!

Today's was our Agriculture Appreciation show in recognition of National Agriculture Appreciation week. Our guest was Renee Giroux of Earth's Palate Farm. Her professional journey is well worth listening to. Its a joy to listen to someone who has captured her passion for growing plants, communities, family and friends and integrate all those into a satisfying profession. Plus your calls and all the other usual stuff. We'll see you in the garden!

The snow and ice have done their best but the hope of Spring still twinkles in our eyes! It's just around the corner. The Green-some Threesome are together again hosting an eclectic two hours of gardening questions and comments. How should I repair my lawn? What organic lawn care company would you recommend? What sized farm animal should I be able to through through my properly pruned fruit trees? The secret to thriving house plants? What do sundried tomatoes, soy sauce, anchovies, shitake mushrooms and aged cheese have in common? And finally why is Ketchup America's favorite condiment. Where else can you get the answers to these questions but on Garden Talk? We'll see you in the garden!

The snow and ice have done their best but the hope of Spring still twinkles in our eyes! It's just around the corner. The Green-some Threesome are together again hosting an eclectic two hours of gardening questions and comments. How should I repair my lawn? What organic lawn care company would you recommend? What sized farm animal should I be able to through through my properly pruned fruit trees? The secret to thriving house plants? What do sundried tomatoes, soy sauce, anchovies, shitake mushrooms and aged cheese have in common? And finally why is Ketchup America's favorite condiment. Where else can you get the answers to these questions but on Garden Talk? We'll see you in the garden!

Its time to prune berry bushes, grape vines and fruit trees! Ok you can wait until the snow melts...but not much longer. The future of agriculture when you follow the money instead of common sense and other subjects of interest. Until next time...we'll see you in the garden. Len

 Kristie Gonsalves of the Connecticut Flower and Garden Show joins us, to preview the 38th annual event, taking place February 21-24th at the Connecticut Convention Center. Explore over 300 booths overflowing with fresh flowers, plants, herbs, bulbs, seeds, gardening books, garden equipment & much more. View beautifully landscaped gardens. Visit the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut design & horticulture competition. Attend over 80 hours of seminars and demonstrations.

Wow! Talk about one HOT show. Yes, our annual hot sauce show was a blazing hit... at least to our tongues. Discussions on how to make hot sauce and hot pepper dishes that go from garden to table. Your calls as well. We'll see you in the garden. -Len

Wow! Talk about one HOT show. Yes, our annual hot sauce show was a blazing hit... at least to our tongues. Discussions on how to make hot sauce and hot pepper dishes that go from garden to table. Your calls as well. We'll see you in the garden. -Len

Listen in as we lay down the rules everyone should follow. Lastly, Lisa's "Fire Cider". Easy to make and potent for all that ails you. We'll see you in the garden!

You might imagine there would be little to talk about garden-wise in the middle of January. NOTHING could be further from the truth! So what is your new year's garden resolution? What can you do now to make it easier on you in spring? Got seed catalogs? Sure you do. Now what steps should you take to get the best seed selection for next year's garden? 

A special show to end out 18th year on the air. How time flies... and so we dedicated this week's show to our flying friends, the song birds. As gardeners, we appreciate what the birds do for us in keeping down insect populations. OK, I realize they can be a pain when it comes to fruit production but in most cases more is gained by their presents than lost. Let's face it there's not a lot to do in the garden this time of the year. Our guest was Harlan Hyde of the Aspen Song Bird Seed Co., a regional provider of quality seed for all types of birds. Listen in to hear some very insightful info on bird seed, feeders, and of course....how to keep the Squirrels at bay. Lastly you'll never look at a turkey vulture the same way again. Until next time...we'll see you in the garden! -Len

A special show to end out 18th year on the air. How time flies... and so we dedicated this week's show to our flying friends, the song birds. As gardeners, we appreciate what the birds do for us in keeping down insect populations. OK, I realize they can be a pain when it comes to fruit production but in most cases more is gained by their presents than lost. Let's face it there's not a lot to do in the garden this time of the year. Our guest was Harlan Hyde of the Aspen Song Bird Seed Co., a regional provider of quality seed for all types of birds. Listen in to hear some very insightful info on bird seed, feeders, and of course....how to keep the Squirrels at bay. Lastly you'll never look at a turkey vulture the same way again. Until next time...we'll see you in the garden! -Len

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