March 19, 2022 Bloomers in the Garden Radio 

1. Early Spring Flowering Trees

2. Cool Season Vegetables

3. Kentucky Governor's Mansion Grounds Keeper Texts the Hotline & Guest Steve Leyland from VPG 

4. Debbie Called the Hotline asked about Raking Her Lawn before feeding.

5. Power Equipment to help Seed Your Lawn

It all starts in the soil. Learn where to find a pH test kit for your soil and how to use it.

The weeds are starting to emerge. Learn how to control early cool season lawn weeds.

Dogs may be nice pets but to your lawn they can be dangerous pests. We'll tell you what you can do about your doggie poo and wet spots that may be killing your lawn.

What if you have weeds that have overwintered your garden? We'll give you ideas on how to control those weeds! 

It's that time of the year where the weather is getting warmer, the days are getting brighter and more work is starting to emerge in your lawn and garden. On today's episode, we discuss the truths and fictions of the 4 Step Lawn Lawn Care Program that may be finding its way into your mailbox.

Listen in and we'll guide you to make the right steps for a beautiful, healthy lawn!

Today's episode of Bloomers in the Garden is all about lawn care. We're digging deep in this episode to set you up for the best results. 

From pH to crabgrass to fertilizers, we'll tell you what methods work and which ones to stay away from!

It's just about time to start pruning your flowering shrubs now, so you get a better bloom in the summer.

It's time to start planing! Hellebores are one of our favorite early flowering perennials.

Continuing the theme of early perennials, english daisies, pansies and more are ready to be planted too!

If you want to grow something it all starts with soil. Learn how to get the best results.

We got a caller asking about how to grow avocados.

Through three generations of dedication and innovations, Centerton is one of the best nurseries, making selecting plants easy for the homeowner.

Learn how Tim got started and what he witnessed through the growth if this family nursery.

From Blue Label Shrubs to Caterpillar Caterpillar Candy, Centerton Launched some widely renounced brands.

Learn how Centerton became so innovative in their techniques.

Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ has extended their "Night Form" mind bending sight and sound experience through April 3rd.

It's time to start pruning your fruit trees.

Every year the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society selects plants that are outstanding and label them as Gold Metal Plants.

Hellebores are a one of a kind flowering plant and an early bloomer!

Paul called the hotline asking about how to care for struggling houseplants in the winter.

Today's episode all started with a call on the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline from our listener Chris about African Violets.  So, we bring onto the show Vice President of the Garden State African Violet Club, April Van Hess.  April is here to tell us all about these popular potted houseplants as well as the number of African Violet Clubs that exist throughout the region and the country! 

People have always had a vital relationship with plants. Having houseplants in your home can be beneficial to your mental and physical health.

Learn how to give your indoor plants the best lighting conditions.

Watering your plants can be tricky and may vary depending on your humidity.

Learn about some of our favorite houseplants and find which ones best suite you!

Learn how to remove your Christmas tree hassle free!

Listen as we tell you how to keep your tree out of the landfill.

Poinsettias don't last forever. We'll tell you when to toss them and when to give them extra care.

You may want to consider replacing your artificial Christmas tree.

Learn some tips on how to properly take down and store all your Christmas Decorations.