Episode of the Week
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June 18th, 2011
Explore the psychoactive plants in our lives (including that coffee you're drinking right now) with author Susan Wittig Albert in her latest China Bayles' mystery, Mourning Gloria.
Plant of the Week: Shrimp Plant
Tips of the Week
- Plant tomato and pepper transplants again. It will be beneficial to give them some shade, from official garden shade products to umbrellas and old window screens.
- Water new trees and shrubs, with a slow drip.
- Avoid pruning, other than cleaning up. Keep some seed heads for the wildlife that rely on them.
- Provide water and food for the wildlife.
- Set out a shallow dish of water for toads and beneficial insects.
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Question of the Week
Can I use Mosquito Dunks or Bits in my rain barrel to water my vegetables?
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Mark Akin pond and garden design
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