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In this episode, Kathy Cropp talks with Adina Nance of Gro Green Organics.

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Garden How-To is a podcast featuring Master Gardeners who share season-appropriate gardening tips and techniques for gardeners of all levels. Hosted by garden writer, Master Gardener and radio personality Kathy Cropp, Garden How-To is a production of Horticulture Radio, from Horticulture Magazine.
Garden How-To:: Episode 15: Gro Green Organics
May 18, 2012 – 11:21 am | No Comment
Garden How-To:: Episode 15: Gro Green Organics

In this episode, Kathy Cropp talks with Adina Nance of Gro Green Organics.

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Garden How-To :: Episode 14: Vines and Climbers in the Garden
February 28, 2012 – 11:02 am | 2 Comments
Garden How-To :: Episode 14: Vines and Climbers in the Garden

Kathy Cropp talks with Dan Long, owner of Brushwood Nursery, about choosing and caring for vines and climbing plants.

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Garden How-To :: Episode 13: The Wonder of Watermelons
February 13, 2012 – 11:37 am | 2 Comments
Garden How-To :: Episode 13: The Wonder of Watermelons

In this episode, Kathy Cropp talks with Don Dobbs, who has been the general manager of Willhite Seed for 50 years. Don shares new developments in seed varieties—especially in watermelons, which have long been a …

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Welcome to Garden How-To University
November 1, 2011 – 9:15 am | No Comment
Welcome to Garden How-To University

Listen to this free podcast to hear Kathy Cropp describe the benefits of Garden How-To University and talk with Diana Warren about garden learning in general.

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Garden How-To :: Episode 11: A Garden Store Shelf
June 7, 2011 – 10:19 am | 2 Comments
Garden How-To :: Episode 11: A Garden Store Shelf

In this episode of Garden How-To, Kathy offers information to help you navigate that confusing “product” aisle and find the herbicide, pesticide, fungicide or fertilizer that is right for your garden. She covers both organic and non-organic options.

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Garden How-To :: Episode 10: All Garden Bugs
May 17, 2011 – 11:01 pm | No Comment
Garden How-To :: Episode 10: All Garden Bugs

In this episode of Garden How-To, Kathy Cropp discusses beneficial and damaging insects commonly encountered in gardens. She interviews her daughter, Darcy Cropp, a certified pesticide applicator and market grower of flowers and vegetables, for …

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Garden How-To :: Episode 9: Energy-Wise Landscaping
April 26, 2011 – 2:26 pm | No Comment
Garden How-To :: Episode 9: Energy-Wise Landscaping

Host Kathy Cropp shares some new websites and apps for planning and tending your garden, and then she talks with Sue Reed, a landscape designer who focuses on creating beautiful, sustainable and energy-efficient gardens.

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Garden How-To :: Episode 8: Choosing Optimal Plants
April 18, 2011 – 1:20 pm | No Comment
Garden How-To :: Episode 8: Choosing Optimal Plants

Garden How-To host Kathy Cropp talks with nurseryman Frank Robertson about choosing the best-quality plants for your garden when you’re out shopping. He’ll tell you just what to look for and what to avoid. Frank …

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Garden How-To :: Episode 7: Landless Gardening
March 31, 2011 – 2:36 pm | 2 Comments
Garden How-To :: Episode 7: Landless Gardening

Host Kathy Cropp talks with Jenny Koester about her past gardens as well as how she gets along today as a “landless gardener.” How does she satisfy her love of plants and gardening without a …

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Garden How-To :: Episode 6: Learning from Your Garden
March 8, 2011 – 5:00 pm | One Comment
Garden How-To :: Episode 6: Learning from Your Garden

Garden How-To: Master Gardener Kathy Cropp discusses how gardening is a learning experience and relates stories of plants she killed as a beginning gardener. She suggests what things you really should find out about a …

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Garden How-To :: Episode 5: Seed Pack Wisdom
February 28, 2011 – 5:44 pm | One Comment
Garden How-To :: Episode 5: Seed Pack Wisdom

Growing from seed is an economical and rewarding gardening practice. Master Gardener Kathy Cropp and Botanical Interests’ resident horticulturist, Ryan Schmitt, help you navigate the wealth of information on seed packages. It’s really all on …

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