2016 Almanac Gardener Series | UNC-TV Podcast
1) 3315 Demonstration Segment: Growing Raspberries
Lucy Bradley and Gina Fernandez takes viewers through the steps to growing raspberries on small and large trellises. They also share the best locations in landscapes to start growing raspberry plants...Show More
2) 3315 Demonstration Segment: An Original NC Yard
What are some of the new varieties of grasses that will be available in the future to grow in NC? Bill Lord visits the NCSU Turf Grass Research Center to interview Grady Miller who shares a variety o...Show More
3) 3315 Episode: Kids & Seeding Squares
Mike Gray and guests shares a fun approach to getting kids to help plant seeds in gardens. They show gardeners how to get kids using a seeding square that helps place seed in the ground at the right ...Show More
4) 3314 Demonstration Segment: Special Summer Plants
Jeana Myers and Mark Weathington, Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum, gives viewers a tour of the arboretum’s beautiful flowerbeds. They also give insights on which flowers can withstand the hot su...Show More
5) 3314 Demonstration Segment: Keeping Trimmers Running
If you’re having trouble starting your grass trimmer, Bill Lord gets answers from Steve Rose, the Manager of Equipment Repairs at Stone Bros. & Byrd, to why most trimmers have trouble starting. Steve ...Show More
6) 3314 Episode: Sticky Traps for Bugs
What is the best way to catch an irritating bug? Mike Gray and the horticultural guests suggests the use of a sticky trap to get rid of the bugs. They also demonstrates ways to use the trap to catch ...Show More
7) 3313 Demonstration Segment: Backyard Blue Birds
Jeana Myers invites Bill Satterwhite, aka the Blue Bird Man of Wake County, to her backyard and explains how to care for baby Blue Birds. Bill shares information that dispels old myths on caring for ...Show More
8) 3313 Demonstration Segment: Solving Tomato Problems
Lucy Bradley visits with Chris Gunter, Extension Specialist at NCSU, to checkout the latest research on growing healthier tomatoes. Lucy and Chris also share tips to growing tomatoes on trellises.
9) 3313 Episode: Using Lemongrass in Cooking
Mike Gray and the panel of agents gives tips on growing lemongrass and using the plant as a culinary herb. Lemongrass can be dried and powered or used fresh in teas, soups, curries and food. Mike an...Show More
10) 3312 Demonstration Segment: Prize Winning Watermelons
Bill Lords visits the NC State Fair to get the scoop on who won the contest for growing the largest watermelon. Bill interviews HC Williams of Bailey NC, the winner of the watermelon contest, to unco...Show More