You Bet Your Garden

On this buzzing episode of YBYG Mike McGrath gets your region ready for TRILLIONS of Cicadas! PLUS Award-winning Chef, Author & Show Host Alan Bergo 'The Forager Chef' talks Mugolio and more!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!

On this classic episode of YBYG Mike McGrath introduces you to sounds of growing Rhubarb- in the dark!  Plus your growing darker sounding phone calls!!

On this thought promoting episode of YBYG Mike McGrath scares up your Tomatoes by re defining the terror known as 'Soil Borne Wilts'!  Plus your terrifying phone calls!!

On this Legume filled episode of YBYG Mike McGrath snaps your Peas and Beans to an early start in the Question of the week!  Plus our audio editor 'The Lovely Jazzy Jonas Bone' finds the long lost Pennsylvania Farm Show call with Doug Dooling!! Plus your black and white turned technicolor phone calls!!

On this creepy crawly episode of YBYG Mike McGrath squirms through the differences in native worms! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this ENCORE Disease fighting episode of YBYG Mike McGrath give you timely advice for the season to protect against Ticks! Plus your season protecting phone calls!!!

On this 'healing' episode of YBYG Mike McGrath relates the many uses of Hibiscus! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this well caffeinated episode of YBYG Mike McGrath percolates over 'Tall Tales and Rumors' and grinds how to 'REALLY' use coffee grounds in the garden for the Question of the Week! PLUS The Philadelphia Flower Show 2024 is upon us! Mike interviews Seth Pearsoll; Creative Director and Vice President for the Philadelphia Flower Show from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society!! PLUS your fabulous phone calls!!! Learn more info @ www.phsonline.org

On this problem solving episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs at the 'Root' of your Aphid issues!  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this NEW episode of YBYG Mike McGrath saves your 'Dogwood' in the Question of the Week!  Plus your saving phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath warns you from tilling bad 'Manure! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this high flying episode of YBYG Mike McGrath helps your favorite Birds live longer and happier lives by teaching you how to grow your own seed! Plus your high flying phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath weighs in on the difference between 'making' compost or 'just' composting in the Question of the Week!  Plus your just made phone calls!!

On this Annual Classic episode of YBYG Mike reveals rosemary's secret potential!

On this Annual episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs through the year with a festive look at the Seasons past!  Plus you fabulous annual phone calls!!

On this Festive Episode of YBYG Mike McGrath gifts you tips on after holiday 'holiday' plant care!  PLUS Author Jarema Osofsky on her new book: Moon Garden: A Guide to Creating an Evening Oasis!! "An enchanting guide to creating a moon garden, plus soothing rituals to practice in your night-blooming oasis."

On this Pesty episode of YBYG Mike McGrath takes a swat at your 'Pantry Moths' PLUS more Book Gift Ideas for the holidays!!

On this spongy episode of YBYG Mike McGrath squeezes out his Luffa crop with a review on this years harvest!  PLUS an interview with Linda Vater Author of The Garden Journal: A 5-year record of your home garden!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!

On this spicier than most ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike McGrath sizzles into an especially hot -but somewhat testy- Question of the Week on Carolina Reapers! Plus your pepper picking phone calls!!

From the 2020 pandemic archives Mike McGrath answers a FOUR part Question of the Week; With Deer & Evil Squirrels, Cartoon Dice, Killing a Lawn softly, and Explaining Endorphins! Plus your Fabulous Phone Calls!!

On this 'spud' filled episode of YBYG Mike McGrath harvests Yukon Gold in the Question of the Week!  Plus your fabulous french fried phones calls!!

On this NEW episode of YBYG Mike McGrath scuttles your 'Stag Beetle' fears in the Question of the Week!  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this Monarch saving episode of YBYG Mike McGrath migrates your Monarchs safely with tips and tricks on Milkweed and their Foes!  Plus your migrating phone calls!!

On this Fall abundant episode of YBYG Mike McGrath dives in your leaf piles in the Question of the Week!  Plus your fabulous Fall phone calls!!

On this Spongy episode of YBYG Mike McGrath cleans up your Garden in a soapy Question of the Week!  Plus your soapy phone calls!!

On this nutty episode of YBYG Mike McGrath cracks the case 'Black Walnuts: Threat or Menace' in the Question of the Week! Plus your nutty phone calls!!

On This New Episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs that crazy mixed up lawn in the Question of the Week! PLUS Andrew Bunting from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society 'PHS' on a new Philly based Garden Walking tour- to a soundtrack!! Plus your sound tracked phone calls!!!

On this NEW episode of YBYG Mike McGrath continues the debate on Garlic planting times!  PLUS a Double interview with Chris Young and Susan Ottaviano Co Authors of the new book; 'The Green Witches Guide to Magical Plants and Flowers'

On this Classic episode of YBYG from last season Mike reveals rosemary's secret potential! Otherwise, its a HYBRID-IZED show, cats and kittens! New Calls! Old Calls! And PLENTY of Mike McGrath to store up til next winter!

On this SALTIER THAN MOST Classic episode of YBYG Mike McGrath addresses an age old topic: Epsom Salts in the Question of the Week! Plus your 'salty' phone calls!!

On This CLASSIC YBYG Mike McGrath prepares you for the third season of Gardening into the Fall!! Plus your fabulously classic phone calls!!

On this YBYG Classic; Mike McGrath gets you ready to save your seeds for next years garden. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this Classic episode of YBYG Mike warns of LAWN CLIPPINGS that may contain remaining chemicals that can hurt your Compost piles and your Plants!! Plus your Fabulous phone calls!!

On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike teaches you how to pulverize your Garlic and reveals more of his LOVE of GARLIC!!

In this SEASON STARTING Episode of YBYG Mike McGrath interviews long time friend and author Lee Reich about his book, 'Growing Figs in Cold Climates' PLUS in the Question of the Week: "Getting Garlic in the Ground"  Original Air date Saturday Sep 10, 2022

On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike Preps you for fall with a 'Bakers Dozen of thing you must and SHOULD do for Fall!!  Plus Jake Chalfin of Laurel Valley Soils brings his wealth of knowledge to your gardens!!  Plus Plus YOUR fabulous phone calls!!!

On this CLASSIC episode of YBYG Mike interviews with author Amy Ziffer about how to plant shade tree gardens.  PLUS A warning to not plant "ornamental" Pear trees!! Original Air Date Saturday Oct 01, 2022

On this episode of YBYG Mike saves your plants from Aphids- not Fungus! Plus your 'Fungal' phone calls!! ENCORE from October 2022

On this weed infested episode of YBYG Mike McGrath uses 'Goats' to clear the way to the water in the 'Question of the week!!' Plus your 'weedy' phone calls!! Can Floating Goats Control Water Weeds ENCORE 10/22/2022

On this spicier than most ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike McGrath sizzles into an especially hot -but somewhat testy- Question of the Week on Carolina Reapers! Plus your pepper picking phone calls!!

Why Are My Arborvitae Turning Brown? On this episode of YBYG Mike turns out answers as to why Arborvitae are browning? Plus your fabulous phone calls!! Original Airing 11/10/2022

On this encore episode of YBYG Mike helps you cringe over Creosote! Is Creosote is the reason your grass won't grow?! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this Classic 'Thistly' episode of YBYG Mike answers WICKED questions from the local Wicked Plant Festival! Plus 3 ways to get even with Thistle in the Question of the Week!!!

On this Classic episode of YBYG Mike warns of LAWN CLIPPINGS that may contain remaining chemicals that can hurt your Compost piles and your Plants!! Plus your Fabulous phone calls!!! Read the full description.

From the 2020 pandemic archives: On this CLASSIC episode of YBYG Mike McGrath answers a FOUR part Question of the Week; With Deer & Evil Squirrels, Cartoon Dice, Killing a Lawn softly, and Explaining Endorphins! Plus your Fabulous Phone Calls!!

On this Disease fighting episode of YBYG Mike McGrath give you timely advice for the season to protect against Ticks! Plus your season protecting phone calls!!!

On this season capping episode of YBYG Mike fights the good fight with Monsanto Trial Expert Witness Dr. Chadi Nabhan!  Plus in the Question of the week; Fleabane and its misbegotten misgivings!!  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!

On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike flys through the Question of the Week responding to our #1 fan & Master Gardeners concerns; For the Birds! Plus your #1 flying phone calls!

On this long held NEW episode of YBYG Mike McGrath flushes out info on Deer Poop in your Garden?! Plus 'In the News' Louisiana Hot Sauce makes an burning appearance!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!

In this Fresh look at an episode of YBYG, Mike digs in to Potato Bed success in the Question of the Week! Plus your digging phone calls!!

On this timely episode of YBYG Mike interviews The Kingsessing Morris Men!  Plus 'Top Tips for Spring Bloom Success' for next year!!  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!

In this soon to not be forgotten episode of YBYG Mike finds the bulbs you were supposed to plant last fall!! And dishes up the real deal on Bare Rooted plants!! Plus your un-forgotten phone calls!!! Aired 4/21/2022

Batter up!  In this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike steps up to the plate and compares Americas favorite past time to Gardening in the Question of the Week!  Plus your foul ball phone calls!! Original Air Date Saturday Mar 26, 2022

On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath slides in GREAT advice on how to tame Snails and Slugs!! Plus your Sliding Phone Calls!!

On Part 2 of this 'Well Exercised' episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs deeper into tips and tricks for your gardening movement health! Plus In the News: BLUE Mt. in Palmerton Pa. gets more GREEN restoration!!  Plus your restoring phone calls!!!

On this body building episode of YBYG Mike McGrath tones you up for the coming season!  Plus your Garden tone phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath introduces you to sounds of growing Rhubarb- in the dark!  Plus your growing darker sounding phone calls!!

In this Apple info filled episode of YBYG Mike interviews long time guest on YBYG Lee Reich PLUS new guest from 'The Seed Savers Exchange' Orchard Manager- Jaime Hansen PLUS PLUS in the Question of the Week: 'How to Get Your Lettuce to PERSIST in Summer'

On this flowering episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs into Hydrangeas and Peonies!  Plus in our new segment, 'News YOU Can Use' about Light Pollution, which leaves mating bugs 'waiting in vain'!!  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!

On this NEW episode of YBYG Mike McGrath explores Hügelkultur (pronounced Hoogle Culture) and Raised bed success for this season!  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this NEW episode of YBYG Mike McGrath takes a new look into the Elderberry Saga!  And 'News You Can Use' this week: Great news about Eagles, Hawks and Raptors high above HAWK MOUNTAIN Pennsylvania!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!

In this continuing series on fighting 'Produce-Flation' Mike McGrath hones in on Tomatoes and Peppers in the Question of the Week!  Plus in your fabulous phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike lends you MORE Seedy advice on how to fight 'Produce-Flation'! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

In this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike digs in on how to grow Rhubarb in the Question of the Week! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!  Original Air Date 3-27-2021

On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike gets you ready for Spring! Plus your fabulously preparing phone calls!! Original Air Date 1/27/2022

On this Pea filled episode of YBYG Mike features the perfect cool weather crop, the pea! Plus your pod bound phone calls!!

On this economical episode of YBYG Mike helps you to order your seeds early to combat cost hikes in produce!  Plus your earlier harvested phone calls!!

On this 'Over the Hill' episode of YBYG Mike lays out the path for those LESS young to a future with MORE gardening! Plus your under hill phone calls!!

On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike flys through the Question of the Week responding to our #1 fan & Master Gardeners concerns; For the Birds! Plus your #1 flying phone calls!

On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike squirms through the Question of the Week with tips for Worms and their many uses! Plus your useful phone calls!

On this episode of YBYG Mike McGrath digs into several cucumber complications!  Plus your fabulous less complicating phone calls!!

On this 'enclosed' episode of YBYG Mike takes you behind the glass for a 'Review' course on Green Houses! Plus your 'enclosing' phone calls!!   Original air date December 4, 2021

On this episode of YBYG Mike helps you cringe over Creosote! Is Creosote is the reason your grass won't grow?! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this PRE Holidays episode of YBYG, Mike sets you up with 'Last Minute Gifts For Gardeners! Plus you last minute phone calls!! Originally aired December 2021

On this 'Thistly' episode of YBYG Mike answers WICKED questions from the local Wicked Plant Festival!  Plus 3 ways to get even with Thistle in the Question of the Week!!!

On this spicier than most episode of YBYG Mike McGrath sizzles into an especially hot -but somewhat testy- Question of the Week on Carolina Reapers!  Plus your pepper picking phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike turns out answers as to why Arborvitae are browning?  Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

In this Annual scare Mike haunts your Garden with info on Scary Plants!  Plus your Scary phone calls!!

On this weed infested episode of YBYG Mike McGrath uses 'Goats' to clear the way to the water in the 'Question of the week!!' Plus your 'weedy' phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike saves your plants from Aphids- not Fungus! Plus your 'Fungal' phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike goes over how to ripen up that last tomato run for Fall!  Plus your ripening phone calls!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike interviews with author Amy Ziffer about how to plant shade tree gardens.  PLUS A warning to not plant "ornamental" Pear trees!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike Preps you for fall with a 'Bakers Dozen of thing you must and SHOULD do for Fall!!  Plus Jake Chalfin of Laurel Valley Soils brings his wealth of knowledge to your gardens!!  Plus Plus YOUR fabulous phone calls!!!

On this episode of YBYG Mike teaches you how to pulverize your Garlic and reveals more of his LOVE of GARLIC!!

In this SEASON STARTING Episode of YBYG Mike McGrath interviews long time friend and author Lee Reich about his book, 'Growing Figs in Cold Climates' PLUS in the Question of the Week: "Getting Garlic in the Ground"

On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike preps you shreds your FALL leaves to compost in a timely Question of the Week! Plus your shredding phone calls!!ORIGINALLY AIRED September 2021

On this ENCORE episode of YBYG Mike McGrath sails through a rundown of the BEST Milk Weeds and other plants to feed the Monarch Butterfly in your Pollinator Garden! Plus your feeding phone calls!! Originally aired 2021.

What Went Wrong with My Tomato plants?!On this episode of YBYG Mike helps gardens whose tomatoes took a late season slump! Plus your fabulous phone calls!! Original Aired September 2021

On this Fresher Look at an episode of YBYG Mike gets your bulbs ready before the Winter- for success in the Spring! Plus your fabulous phone calls! Originally aired: September 2021

On this Fresh Look Mike prepares you for the third season of Gardening into the Fall!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this 'FRESH LOOK' at an episode of YBYG, Mike gets you ready to save your seeds for next years garden. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!  Originally aired 8/26/2021

On this encore episode of YBYG Mike addresses an age old topic: Epsom Salts in the Question of the Week! Plus your 'salty' phone calls!!

The Dreaded Squash Vine Borer  Originally Aired: 8/11/2021In this 'Dreadful' episode of YBYG, Mike details the 'Dreaded Squash Vine Borer' in the Question of the Week.!  Plus your 'Squishy Squashy phone calls!!

The Seed of the Potato Bears Bitter Fruit  Originally aired 8/9/21 On this fresh look Mike answers a local couples gardening concerns on 'Potato woes' in the question of the week! Plus your concerned phone calls!!

Hornet Warnings Above and BelowOriginally 'Stung' July 31, 2021On this episode of YBYG, Mike gives you a buzz on Hornet Nests in trees and the ground! Plus your 'Buzzy' phone calls!!

On this 'fresh look' at an episode of YBYG, Mike discusses findings that will have you taking down those feeders and bird baths post haste! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

On this "Fresher Look" at an episode of YBYG from last season Mike reveals rosemary's secret potential! Otherwise, its a HYBRID-IZED show, cats and kittens! New Calls! Old Calls! And PLENTY of Mike McGrath to store up til next winter!

In this fresher look at an episode from last season of YBYG Mike covers 4 topics in the Question of the week; Tomato Rot, Compost, Woodchips & Cuke FREE Cucumbers!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!

On this episode of YBYG, host Mike McGrath shares do's and don't using grass clippings for mulch and compost making in your garden. And of course, he takes your fabulous phone calls.