1. Saying good bye to 2022 by confessing our own Garden Blunders and leaving them in the past!

2. A recent article in the Lancaster Farming News cited a University of Maryland study comparing the life span of Honey Bees today vs 1970? We'll tell you what's the buzz is about in our 2nd segment!

3. We will tell you how you can repurpose your Christmas tree!

4. Just before Christmas we discussed with you the winter solstice and marveled how the Ancient world knew this date long before calendars existed. A university of California Study has some answers.

5. Julio & Len share with you their New Year's resolutions!

1. We discuss some of the common problems you may encounter with your poinsettia!

2. Do you still have some spring flowering bulbs you haven't planted yet? We'll talk about what you can do with them in our 2nd segment!

3. Houseplants face a lot of challenges during the winter. Julio and I will discuss winter care for your houseplants for our 3rd segment.

4. The temperatures have really dropped and it's critical to feed the birds.

5. Julio and I are going to share with you what Christmas means to us.

Merry Christmas!

1. A listener texted us on the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and is having major problems with Squirrels! We have some solutions to try in our 1st segment!

2. Wednesday, December 21st at 4:47pm marks the Winter Solstice, we will explain what that means and why it is significant to you!

3. A listener called the Bloomers in the Garden hotline and asked us about the ZZ Plant! You'll hear why it makes a great houseplant!

4. Santa may come only once a year but these great gift Ideas will be getting you praise all year long! Listen to our Gifts for Gardeners suggestions.

5. One of my favorite Gardens to Visit is the Grounds for Sculpture! Just because many plants have gone dormant grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton NJ puts on a fantastic night time show!!

1. The fascinating story of the Poinsettia story of an Aztec King and an American Spy!

2. A story of a foreign Ambassador and the influence of a Presidential election.

3. A story that weaves itself right here through Philadelphia.

4. During the roaring twenties the tale heads west right to Sunset Boulevard.

5.. We might have never know the whole story If it wasn't for a small German Grower!

6.  In our final segment we'll tell you what the Poison Control Center said about poinsettias and their toxicity.

1. Amaryllis all the ways you can buy them and how to get them to come back too.

2. Holiday flowering Christmas Cactus!

3. Refresher how to take care of that Poinsettia.

4. What to do when you get your Fresh Cut Christmas Tree!

5. This Segment is for the Birds! A listener texted us and reminded us about a natural Winter Source of bird food from a very annoying plant.

1. Fresh Evergreen Wreaths could be as big a symbol of Christmas as the Christmas Tree.

2. Garland, Mantles Pieces, Table Runners are variations of garlands.

3. Swags, Bunches even grave blankets all start with a foundation of Fresh greens.

4. Using Balled & Burlaped or Potted living Christmas Trees is a great way to add an evergreen to your yard and memorialize Christmas.

5. History And Guide to Fresh Cut Christmas Trees!

1. First Up On todays show we've received a tough call on the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline! Asking is it too late to plant Butterfly Weed? Listen for the answer in our 1st segment.

2. Firewood, types of wood you should buy. How to light a fire and more!

3. The benefits of feeding the wild birds suet!

4. Blight that affects Vegetable Garden.

5. Don't go to Thanksgiving diner empty handed, we're going to suggest some fun and fantastic hostess gifts.

1. In our 1st segment a member of the Bloomers in the Garden Team called the hotline and asked about leaves being shaken from a tree.

2. Aaron's second part of his call asked about using his mower to mulch his leaves. Is that a problem?

3. People love growing fresh figs! These border line hardy trees need special winter protection. Hear how in our 3rd segment.

4. Feeding Wild Birds is one of the most popular hobbies in the US! We're talking all about it in our 4th Segment!

5. Drop the hedge sheers and back away!

1. Are you wondering if you still need to care for your landscape plants? Julio and I will tell you what you need to know.

2. We'll tell you what to do to winterize your pond.

3. Caroline called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and told us about her beautiful Gardenia growing outdoors.

4. Our buddy Harold from Staten Island called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and asked about snow this winter on his large arborvitae.

5. If you're thinking about pruning your dogwood tree, "Drop this Pruners!" 

1. Fall fireworks have started and the Autumn leaves are putting on a colorful show.

2. Get FREE Perennials!! It's time to Split those perennials!

3. It's time to store those summer flowering bulbs for the winter!

4. Gardening season isn't over it's time to plant Garlic & Onion sets!

5. Cover crops enrich your soil, cuts down on weeds and do so much more. We've got you covered in our final segment!