You Bet Your Garden

WDIY 88.1 FM
  • 4.8 (28)
  • HOME & GARDEN
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Garden Guru and former Organic Gardening Editor-in-Chief Mike McGrath tackles your toughest garden, lawn and pest problems. You Bet Your Garden® is an hour of "chemical-free horticultural hijinks" with ‘fiercely organic’ advice for gardeners. Have a question for Mike? Email him at: mikemcg@ptd.net.You can also listen to new episodes of You Bet Your Garden® on major podcast platforms, including:SpotifyApple PodcastsPodbeanNPR.org

  1. 3D AGO

    How Far South Can You Grow Raspberries? | You Bet Your Garden

    Mike McGrath provides work-arounds for growing fruit like raspberries in hotter climates. Plus, a new kind of potato, and your fabulous phone calls!

    1h 1m

  2. FEB 6

    Gardening in Any Body | You Bet Your Garden

    Mike McGrath gives tips for people with mobility struggles. Plus, a founding organic voice, and your fabulous phone calls!

    56 min

  3. JAN 30

    What to Fill Your Raised Beds With | You Bet Your Garden

    Mike McGrath reveals the perfect mixture to fill your raised beds with. Plus, your fabulous phone calls!

    56 min

  4. JAN 23

    The Worms Go In, the Worms Go Out | You Bet Your Garden

    Mike McGrath explains how to make the perfect soil addition for your garden. Plus, your fabulous phone calls!

    56 min

  5. JAN 16

    What to Do with Old Potting Soil | You Bet Your Garden

    Mike McGrath gives uses for your old potting soil. Plus, is it a rose or not, and your fabulous phone calls!

    56 min

  6. JAN 9

    The Secret to a Weed-Free Lawn | You Bet Your Garden

    Mike McGrath explains how to keep weeds from popping up amongst your grass. Plus, protecting birds, and your fabulous phone calls!

    57 min

  7. JAN 2

    The Best Interviews of 2025 | You Bet Your Garden

    Mike McGrath's producer James and assistant Sean take over once again to pick the best interviews of 2025!

    56 min

  8. 12/26/2025

    The Best Calls of 2025 | You Bet Your Garden

    Mike McGrath lets his producer James and assistant Sean pick some of their favorite calls of 2025. Plus, a mysterious related Question of the Week!

    56 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.8
out of 5
28 Ratings

About

Garden Guru and former Organic Gardening Editor-in-Chief Mike McGrath tackles your toughest garden, lawn and pest problems. You Bet Your Garden® is an hour of "chemical-free horticultural hijinks" with ‘fiercely organic’ advice for gardeners. Have a question for Mike? Email him at: mikemcg@ptd.net.You can also listen to new episodes of You Bet Your Garden® on major podcast platforms, including:SpotifyApple PodcastsPodbeanNPR.org

Information

  • Creator
    WDIY 88.1 FM
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    You Bet Your Garden

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