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Almanac Gardener
Controlling Kudzu Bugs
Mike Gray and the NCSU horticultural agents uncover secrets to controlling the pesky Kudzu Bugs. Mike and guests also answers a number of plant and fruit questions sent in to the show from viewers.
Preparing Broccoli
Brenda Sutton, “The Produce Lady”, shows us how to Prepare Broccoli. Brenda gives a variety of ways to prepare Broccoli for dinner delight.
Durham Bulls Grass
Bill Lord gives insight to how the Durham Bulls maintenance team keeps the athletic field grass in great shape all year. Bill also shares ways on how homeowners can get their lawns in shape.
Saving on Garden Tools
Mike Gray and the show guests share many great ways to save money on buying garden tools. Mike and guests also answer a number of horticultural questions sent in to the show from viewers.
Extra Night Lighting
Mike Gray and the panel discuss various ways to add extra lights to walk ways and lawns. Mike and guests also answers a number of plant questions sent in to the show from viewers.
Growing Fresh Herbs
Brenda Sutton, “The Produce Lady”, shows us how to grow and enjoy fresh Herbs. Brenda gives a variety of ways to prepare Broccoli for dinner delight.
Picking up Acorn
Mike Gray and the horticultural panel discuss several easy ways to pick up acorn from lawns without stressing backs, knees and other body parts. Mike and guests also answers a number of plant questions sent in to the show from viewers.
Looking at Caterpillars
Mike Gray and the horticultural panel examine a variety of caterpillars that cause problems to summer plants. Mike and the guests also answers a number of plant questions sent in to the show from viewers.
Mating Problems
Mike Gray and the NCSU horticultural agents share tips on keeping birds and other animals from mating in front of home windows. Mike and guests also answers a number of plant questions sent in to the show from viewers.
Solving Root Problem
Mike Gray and the horticultural experts discuss various ways to solve plant root problems that frustrate growers when growing new plants. Mike and guests also answers a number of plant questions sent in to the show from viewers.
Backyard Chickens
Jeana Myers, Horticultural Agent, Wake County share helpful information on how viewers can grow and care for their very own chickens.
NC Apples
Brenda Sutton, The Produce Lady, give viewers a look at the variety of apples grown in North Carolina. Brenda also demonstrates a variety of ways to prepare apples for delicious eating.
Growing Flouliphus Orchids
Host, Mike Gray, and the horticultural panel demonstrate how to grow Flouliphus Orchids. Mike and the panel also answer a variety of other gardening questions from viewers
Innovative Planting Ideas
Host, Mike Gray, and the professional panel give innovative planting ideas for growing plants. Mike and the panel also answer a variety of other gardening questions from viewers.
SEEDS Garden of Eatin
Bill Lord, along with Hilary Nichols, Garden Manager at SEEDS, tour the Garden of Eatin located in downtown Durham. The Garden of Eatin is an edible garden that encourage visitors to freely eat whatever is growing in the garden.
Protecting a Backyard Stream
Lucy Bradley and Greg Jennings share how the lack of care for water streams can impact community’s drinking water and shorten the life cycle of wildlife living in streams.
Eating Pineapple Guava
Host, Mike Gray, and the horticultural panel give innovative tips on growing Pineapple Guava. Mike and the panel also answer a variety of other gardening questions from viewers
Gardening at School
Karen Neill introduces viewers to the School Garden Network program. Karen tours a local Elementary school who uses the program to connect teachers and students in hands-on gardening to educate.
Growing a Variety of Fruit Trees in Your Backyard
Jeana Myers, Horticultural Agent, Wake County share helpful information on growing a variety of fruit trees in your very own yard.
Making a Good Impression with the Judges at the County Fair
Linda Blue take a tour through a local County Fair to size up the competitors who compete for the best produce/product display. Linda give contestans tips on what the Fair Judges look for in deciding winners.
SEEDS Community Garden
Bill Lord, along with Hilary Nichols, Garden Manager at SEEDS, tour the Inter-City Garden located on the SEEDS propriety. The Inter-City Garden is program that provides gardening space for inter-city youth to grow their own fruits and vegetables to feed their community and to sell at local farmer markets.
New Variety of Sweet Potatoes
Host, Mike Gray, and the professional panel guests give insights on growing new variety of Sweet Potatoes. Mike and the panel also answer many other gardening questions from viewers.
Know Your Pest Control
Host, Mike Gray, and the Almanac Gardener panel shares important advise on selecting the best pest controls for your needs. The panel also mentions which brands of pest control to look for at your local lawn and garden supply store.
SavingSeeds
Linda Blue demonstrates how to select the right plants for saving seeds to replant in the future. Linda demonstrates how to care and store the seed in the right containers so they're ready to use in the next growing season.
Controlling Kudzu Bugs
Mike Gray and the NCSU horticultural agents uncover secrets to controlling the Kudzu Bugs.
Preparing Broccoli
Brenda Sutton, “The Produce Lady”, shows us how to Prepare delicious Broccoli.
Durham Bulls Grass
Bill Lord gives insight to how the Durham Bulls maintenance team keeps field grass in grea
Saving on Garden Tools
Mike Gray and the show guests share many great ways to save money on buying garden tools.
Extra Night Lighting
Mike Gray and the panel discuss various ways to light up walk ways and lawns.
Growing Fresh Herbs
Brenda Sutton, “The Produce Lady”, shows viewers how to grow and enjoy fresh Herbs.
Picking up Acorn
Mike Gray and the horticultural panel discuss several easy ways to pick up acorn from lawn
Looking at Caterpillars
Mike Gray and the horticultural panel study a variety of caterpillars that cause problems
Mating Problems
Mike Gray and the NCSU horticultural agents share tips on keeping birds from mating in fro
Solving Root Problem
Linda Blue show vegetable lovers how they can plant an early season vegetable garden.
Backyard Chickens
Jeana Myers share information on how viewers can grow and care for their very own chickens
NC Apples
Brenda Sutton, The Produce Lady, give viewers a look at the variety of apples grown in Nor
Growing Flouliphus Orchids
Host, Mike Gray, and the horticultural panel demonstrate how to grow Flouliphus Orchids.
Innovative Planting Ideas
Host, Mike Gray & the professional panel give innovative planting ideas for growing plants
SEEDS Garden of Eatin
Bill Lord, along with Hilary Nichols, Garden Manager at SEEDS, tours the edible garden tha
Protecting a Backyard Stream
Lucy & Greg Bradley share how the lack of care for water streams can impact drinking water
Eating Pineapple Guava
Host, Mike Gray, & the horticultural panel give innovative tips on growing Pineapple Guava
Gardening at School
Karen Neill introduces viewers to the School Garden Network program.
Growing a Variety of Fruit Trees in Your Backyard
Jeana Myers share how to grow a variety of fruit trees in your very own yard.
Making a Good Impression with the Judges at the County Fair
Linda Blue shares helpful tips on entering your favorite items into Fair competition.
SEEDS Community Garden
Bill Lord, along with Hilary Nichols, Garden Manager at SEEDS, tour the Inter-City Garden.
New Variety of Sweet Potatoes
Host, Mike Gray, and the panel guests give insights on growing new variety of Sweet Potato
Know Your Pest Control
Mike Gray, and the Almanac Gardener panel shares advise on selecting pest controls.
SavingSeeds
Linda Blue demonstrates how to select the right plants for saving seeds to replant in the
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Whether you’d like to cultivate a window box of flowers, a backyard patch of vegetables, or an acre full of healthy grasses, join Almanac Gardener's gardening guru Mike Gray, as he and his fellow experts from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service at North Carolina State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences take viewers through the finer points of garden planning, maintenance & blooming innovation.
Over the 20 week season, airing April to August 2013, each episode of this long-running, home horticultural series plants fertile ideas with timely features highlighting local landscaping techniques, vegetable & flower gardening, water conservation, beneficial bugs and much more! So, no matter whether you’re a late bloomer in the garden or a resident green thumb, this informative original series addresses all of your growing concerns with half-hour episodes chock full of the latest gardening tips, techniques and insights.
Specifically this season, amid the stressful economy, the long-running series focuses on saving your money with informative segments highlighting home vegetable planting and preparing fresh vegetables right from the garden.
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