This week, join Nathan as he gives the ins and outs of growing blackberries and raspberries. From planting, trellising, pruning, and enjoying growing them, you'll be ready to grow your own!
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Figs are probably one of the best summertime fruits found in our southern gardens! They are relatively easy to grow, easy to propagate, nearly pest-free, and wonderfully delicious! Nathan discusses about everything you need to know to get your
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This week Nathan answers your gardening questions!
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Summer wears down both the gardener and the garden! After your beautiful plants from spring have bloomed at least once and dealt with Southern heat and humidity, they might begin to look a bit sad. Yellow, "wilty", or brown leaves
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Sure you can add plants to your garden by purchasing them in a local garden center...that's always a good thing to do! But this week Nathan gives you his top 5 secrets to making more plants from ones you already have...for free!
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Get your coverage on! This week, Nathan talks about plants that work well to cover an unsightly view or cover and protect the soil. From arborvitaes to tea olives, Nathan talks about plants that grow large enough to create a screen or hedge to
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Happy July 4th weekend! In honor of America's birthday, Nathan discusses the people, the plants, and the places of the 1700s that have influenced the way we garden today. From Monticello to Southern Magnolia, it's a conversation suited to
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This week, Nathan answers your gardening questions! He starts off by answering Shane's question about Japanese Pieris and ponders five different reasons why it might not be blooming. Then, Kathleen asks about plants that make great
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When and how to water is a very confusing subject! Unfortunately, there's no sure-fire template but this week Nathan gives you his tips and suggestions for watering container plants, newly planted plants, and more established plants. Hint: Mon
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Nathan just HAD to go to Hawaii over the past week for a family wedding. It just couldn't be helped. He had to go. But he came home with his observations of this tropical locale including the landscapes and plants he saw. Nathan was further inspired
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Now that we are in the month of June, summer is just around the corner...and pests are lurking right behind it! Maybe you've already had some pest issues in the garden that need controlling, either way, Nathan is here to help! He discusses the basics
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Your questions, Nathan's answers! This week, Nathan opens the mailbag to help you get growing and get growing well! This week, Carl asks what books are great for more information on perennial plants and Nathan gives his Top 4! Ashley
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As we continue talking about the perennial garden, we must accept the fact that these living plants will need some attention and maintenance. Nathan gives you tips and ideas to help maintaining the perennial garden seem more fun than drudgery. Watering,
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This week Nathan continues his discussion on the perennial garden! The most important thing you can do for your perennial plants is to provide them with an amazing soil before you even plant them! Perennials will be garden tenants for years
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Planting perennial plants at the best time of year will give your new garden tenants the best shot at growing and growing well! This week, Nathan discusses the worst times of year to plant and, of course, the best times! He details the reasons
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Nathan continues his discussion on the perennial garden in this week's episode as he talks about buying plants! Shopping for plants is always a fun activity! Whether you are buying them at a local plant nursery or through a mail-order nursery, plants
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This week, Nathan answers your gardening questions! Rhoda in Gainesville, Ga. asks what kind of hydrangea she has and wonders why it doesn't bloom. Nathan identifies her shrub from the picture she sent and discusses the different types of hydrangeas
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This week, Nathan helps guide you through selecting the best perennial plants for your perennial garden! Perennial plants are those wonderful garden tenants that survive year after year for several years- no annual replanting needed!
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As spring develops, so does the variety of things we can begin to plant! This week, it should be getting warm enough to begin thinking seriously about planting tomatoes. Nathan gives the ins and outs on tomatoes and growing them in the
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This week Nathan talks all about cucumbers! From their humble beginnings in India to growing them in your garden, this is a crash course on growing a favorite garden vegetable. Nathan discusses the botany of cucumbers, U.S. and worldwide production,
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