Today Sean James, horticulturist, naturalist, eco-warrior and communications expert joins the show! We talk about native plants, sustainable design and the importance of beauty in our gardens. Plus callers ask about: organic fertilizers for houseplants, controlling Pulmonaria and birdseed that's not working.

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Early cold and snow frustrates most gardeners. What to do with all those leaves? And can roses still be pruned? What about Magnolias? And lilacs? Perennials? Bottom line - can we re-use potting soil in our pots next year?

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Paul Oliver (UrbanNatureStore.ca) joins Charlie in studio to share tips on wild bird support this winter. Callers want to: eliminate invasive zebra grass, prune overgrown Ficus benjamina, care for Bromeliads, grow milkweed from seed and get peonies to flower.

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Steven Biggs (foodgardenlife.com) shares tips and tricks for growing and harvesting tender plants. Like figs,

olives and lemons! Plus we discuss storing dried herbs, pruning roses and growing a money tree!

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Lawn care rules this week. Seeding, fertilizing, weeds (including crab grass) and tips about the final mow of

the season. Also are apples and/or leaves left on lawns overwinter a problem? Japanese beetles, pear rust

and more!

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When to plant garlic? Drought effects on rhubarb, Cosmos and Gladiolus'. When to cut back Hydrangea, Iris' and transplanting daylilies, Christmas cactus and more!

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Figs, rosemary and other plants want to come indoors before winter. How to be successful? Fertilizing outdoors now? Rejuvenation of an older perennial garden and what to do with Dahlias? Lots of good info this week on the Garden Show!

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Re-using tomato plant soil from pots in our gardens. More about mycorrhizae for growing great plants. Pruning lilacs, rose of Sharon and silver lace vine at the right time! Bare root planting and more.

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For the best consistent harvest every year means changing planting locations for plants from the same family. Tomatoes, peppers and eggplants MUST shift with beans, carrots, kale, lettuce etc. I know, not always easy! Plus lawn care now, Amaryllis (again), apples, cedars and overwintering an ancient Easter cactus!

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Overwintering canna lilies and peonies. Mushrooms growing in a lawn, transplanting Clematis and propagating Dipladenia. Plus tar spot on maples and pruning Hydrangeas.

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