288 episodes

“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.

You Bet Your Garden Lehigh Valley Public Media

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    • 4.5 • 392 Ratings

“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.

    New Thoughts on the 'Soil Borne Wilts' that Terrify Tomatoes

    New Thoughts on the 'Soil Borne Wilts' that Terrify Tomatoes

    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!!

    • 49 min
    How to start Peas and Beans indoors

    How to start Peas and Beans indoors

    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!!

    • 51 min
    Alien Earth Worms

    Alien Earth Worms

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

    • 54 min
    A Fresh Look: How to Outwit Terrible Ticks!

    A Fresh Look: How to Outwit Terrible Ticks!

    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!!! 

    • 50 min
    The Healing Power of Hibiscus

    The Healing Power of Hibiscus

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

    • 54 min
    How to 'REALLY' Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden

    How to 'REALLY' Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden

    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

    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
392 Ratings

392 Ratings

bug🍀 ,

Healing the ecosystem pod by pod

A really in-depth garden podcast full of vast knowledge and research. Many entertaining callers and questions. I’m always inspired by the discussion and advice on how to care for helpful insects, worms, and creatures. There’s a lot of plant love here and it feels good to relax and listen.

Medicare4All2020 ,

Nothing compares!!

Nothing compares to this informative and funny pod, beaming with tons of anecdotes and useful advice. I’ve met Mike in person and he’s as nice as he sounds. Thanks for all you help us with, Mike!! You’re truly a gardeners gem.

Syd the kid3 ,

Insufferable!

It’s too bad we can’t get the information contained in this show without his delivery. Although it’s solid advice, he just can’t seem to wait to prove all he knows, simultaneously insulting the callers…..and the listeners.
…..and then there’s the fluff…..it sounds like someone has given an 8year old an acoustic guitar and aired the recordings to kill time. If they cut out the ‘music’, the show would be half the length. I understand you need segue music, but not two minutes of it at every break.
The bad FAR outweigh the good in this podcast. A much better option(and less insulting) is Gardeners Question Time from the BBC.

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