You Bet Your Garden

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“You Bet Your Garden” touted as an hour of ”chemical-free horticultural hijinks,” is a weekly, nationally syndicated broadcast hosted by Mike McGrath. It is produced in the studios of PBS39 in Bethlehem, PA. This weekly call-in program offers ‘fiercely organic’ advice to gardeners far and wide. read less

Our Editor's Take

For anyone who doesn't know their hydrangeas from their peonies, the You Bet Your Garden podcast is here to help. Gardening expert Mike McGrath offers expert advice and seasonal suggestions throughout the series.

Mike's experience stems from sharing his gardening knowledge on shows like the PBS TV series Your Organic Garden. You Bet Your Garden started as a weekly radio show in 2018. Mike now broadcasts the show as a podcast from the PBS39 studios in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

The premise behind You Bet Your Garden is to offer chemical-free horticultural advice. Mike welcomes listeners to call in with their gardening dilemmas. There's even a "Question of the Week" segment to highlight the most interesting question.

Mike shares tips on all areas of gardening. He discusses how to deal with pests, such as snails and slugs. There are recommendations on how best to grow food, such as peppers and tomatoes. Listeners can learn how to build raised beds and take the best clippings. Plus, Mike shares tips on which seeds to plant early to help with fighting produce inflation.

As well as helpful tips and ideas, Mike shares interesting horticultural facts. What does rhubarb sound like when it's growing in the dark? Why are people experiencing cucumber complications? There's also a weekly news update for the latest gardening stories.

Mike and guests help listeners with every aspect of caring for their gardening. One episode focuses on "Proper Posture for Personal Protection." It's all about gardening without pain or discomfort. Another focuses on harvesting apples with orchard manager Jaime Hansen. Together they discuss the best apples to grow and how to ensure a fruitful crop.

The You Bet Your Garden podcast is a fantastic guide for all types of gardeners. Mike invites listeners of all abilities to get involved in his show. With new weekly episodes, there's always something new to learn and discover.

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