Episode of the Week
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September 1st, 2012
Billy Lee Myers, Jr. LMFT analyzes how gardening reflects and affects our well-being. On tour, see what jumpstarted Kati & David Timmons' garden progression. Daphne Richards explores how annual color impacts our mood. Pick of the Week is annual sweet potato vine. Trisha Shirey picks the best cucumbers and how to grow them.
Plant of the Week: Sweet potato vine
Tips of the Week
- Watch for spider mites and other heat-loving pests on your vegetables. A strong jet of water, used regularly, is usually enough to keep these pests at bay until you can harvest the last of your summer crop.
- Plant cucumbers.
- Plant tomatoes for another crop this fall. They will benefit from some shading.
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Question of the Week
Exactly what are annuals and how do they affect our mood?
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