Season Three

#301 "All -America Selections for 2004/Jumpstarting the Garden with Season Extenders"

Get a head start on growing the latest and greatest proven garden annuals and perennials-with an eye on some winners from past years.  Plus, tips on how to safely get an early start on growing your garden. Award-winning horticulturist and gardening author Melinda Myers hosts. 

#302 "Early Planting and Design/ Pruning Spring Flowering Bushes"

Helpful suggestions for making positive changes to an existing garden and how to start something nice from scratch early in the year.  Also, identifying methods and timeframes for pruning early flowering shrubs. Melinda Myers hosts. 

#303 "Bringing Your Houseplants Outdoors/Planting and Care of Bushes and Shrubs"

Most gardeners can't wait to get into the garden-or put their plants outside.  Pick up some tips on giving your indoor plants some outdoor exercise.  Also, good techniques for getting a desired bush or shrub into the ground*plus some tricks for making sure it thrives. Melinda Myers hosts.

#304 "The Longwood Gardens Conservatory/Trough Garden Construction"

One of the most extraordinary indoor gardens exists on the former DuPont estate in Kennett Square, PA.  It's the Longwood Gardens Conservatory, and it makes for an incredible visit any time of year.  Also, Jodi Olson learns how to construct a container garden in a trough. Melinda Myers hosts. 

#305 "Planting a Trough Garden/Peat Moss Production"

For those looking for a container garden challenge, Jodi Olson finds the best plants and techniques for creating a trough garden.  Then, a visit to a Northeast Canada Peat Bog to see how peat moss is harvested. Award-winning horticulturist and gardening author Melinda Myers hosts. 

#306 "Perennial Garden Design/Designing the Right Garden for Your Home-Style"

Adding interesting and unusual elements to the garden always makes for great conversation--and a beautiful landscape.  Attention-grabbing perennials can provide the perfect touch.  Also, a historic home provides a backdrop for a look at attractive garden styles for any homestead. Melinda Myers hosts. 

#307 "Use of Stone in the Landscape/Garden Photography"

Perhaps it's time to create a less-traditional type of landscape.  With that idea in mind, Jodi Olson demonstrates that there's a rock for every application!  Plus, Kevin Pulz visits with an accomplished flower photographer to discover techniques to capture that perfect garden image on film.  Melinda Myers hosts. 

#308 "Chicago City Hall's Rooftop Garden/Selecting Stone for Your Landscape"

A botanical wonder-a dozen or so stories over the Windy City!   Visit Chicago to enjoy an incredible garden in an incredible environment.  Also, Jodi Olson travels to a Wisconsin quarry to find out the best ways to choose the perfect stone for any landscape.  Melinda Myers hosts. 

#309 "Plants for Difficult Situations/ Installing an Irrigation System"

Overly dry, sunny, wet or shady areas can be challenges to a gardener trying to create a just-right landscape.  Surprisingly, quite a few botanical offerings fit that truly difficult growing space.  Also, watch the start-to-finish installation of a much needed irrigation system in a suburban yard.  Award-winning horticulturist and gardening author Melinda Myers hosts. 

#310 "Plants for a Water Garden/ Rooftop Gardening Materials"

A backyard water feature can be the soothing remedy the doctor ordered.  Take a look at some of the best plants to include in any water garden. Plus, a Chicago-hosted conference of rooftop gardeners offers some great ideas for materials to use for gardening over the top.  Melinda Myers hosts. 

#311 "Mid-Season Flower Care/ Rotary Gardens of Janesville"

What to do when daisies droop and salvia sag?  Take a few tips for making sure the garden looks its best even during the heat of mid-summer. Also, Liddie Collins visits an extensive and truly lovely Janesville garden, provided courtesy of the local Rotary.  Melinda Myers hosts.

#312 "Water Garden Features/An Artist's Garden"

Planning a water garden is more than figuring out where to dig the hole.  A visit to a unique garden situated deep in the woods inspires suggestions for planning a water feature in a residential yard.  Also, a Milwaukee area artist uses his professional eye to weave beauty into his natural environment.  Melinda Myers hosts. 

#313 "Tidying Up the Garden/ Peat Moss Marsh Reclamation"

A little late spring cleaning can make any garden look fresher.  Tips for tenderly trimming garden plants are offered.  Plus, a Canadian peat moss bog begins its centuries-long rebirth.  Award-winning horticulturist and gardening author Melinda Myers hosts. 

#314 "New Brunswick, Canada's Historic Acadian Village/ Native Prairie Plants"

A visit to our "Neighbors of the North" features a stop at an old time village, with venerable buildings and vintage gardens.  Also, host Melinda Myers tours a savannah to look at native prairie plants that work well in the home landscape.  

#315 "Golf Course Turf Grass and Care/A Historic Victorian Landscape"

The Professional Golfers Association Championship for 2004 plays on this course that Jodi Olson visits.  How Whistling Straits in Kohler, WI assures a 'good lie' for all golfers.  Also, a Victorian home and landscape that's the pride of a Milwaukee suburb.  Melinda Myers hosts.

#316 "Golf Course Conservation and Preservation/ Planting a Tree"

The PGA's 2004 Championship at Whistling Straits features a gorgeous backdrop of Lake Michigan.  But how does the grounds crew ensure that the surrounding environs are left in a natural state after the tournament is done.  Plus, tips on how to plant and care for a young tree- nothing benefits the environment better that the planting of a new tree.  Award-winning horticulturist and gardening author Melinda Myers hosts. 

#317 "The Longwood Gardens of Pennsylvania/ Identifying Common Street Trees"

A trek to the outskirts of Philadelphia features a long and welcome walk through the many indoor gardens of Longwood.  Plus, host Melinda Myers demonstrates how to easily name and recognize just about any tree that lines the block. 

#318 "Invasive Non-Native Plants/ Creating an Effective Compost Bin"

The movement to 're-include' native species in the home landscape is strong... but beware of plants that appear native, but are not.  We'll take a look at what to exclude when considering prairie plants in the garden.  Plus, a 'Compost King' and host Melinda Myers demonstrate an easy and effective method for creating a useful compost bin. 

#319 "Installing a Water Feature / Peat Moss Research"

More and more gardeners are discovering the beauty and serenity of a water feature in their landscape.  A look at how to add a gorgeous water feature to the backyard.  Also, a look at how much effort goes into the research of peat moss and determining its many benefits* as well as ensuring environmental harmony.  Melinda Myers hosts. 

#320 "Choosing Bulbs and Designing a Bulb Planter/Making-Over Melinda's Yard, Part 1" 

Bulb guru Brent Heath joins us at the Chicago Botanic Gardens to show off some of his favorite spring flowering bulbs-and  demonstrate how to best create a showy bulb container.  Also, see what starting from scratch is like in Melinda's yard.  Award-winning horticulturist and gardening author Melinda Myers hosts. 

#321"Care for A New Tree/ Making-Over Melinda's Yard, Parts 2 and 3"

The tree is in the ground*. Now what?  We'll look at how to best care for a new elm, oak or ash.  Plus, checking the progress and finishing the reconstruction of host Melinda Myers' front yard renovation. 

#322 "Bulbs: Landscape, Containers and Planting/Cooking Garden Fresh-Apple Pie!"

A visit to the Chicago Botanic Gardens yields plenty!  First, a look at some interesting bulbs and their use in containers and the landscape.  Then, Jodi Olson meets an award-winning chef who serves up a delectable rendition of Mom's Apple Pie-picked fresh from the orchard!  Melinda Myers hosts.