Episode of the Week
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January 9th, 2010
Get Drew Demler's tips for planting fruit trees and how to protect current trees from insects like plum curculio.
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Plant of the Week: Christmas Cactus
Tips of the Week
- Pick up old coffee grounds at coffee houses to add to your compost pile.
- Watch for insects like scale, mealy bugs and fungus gnats on houseplants. Spray the leaves and stems with neem oil. You can also do a soil drench with soapy water or orange oil to deal with soil-borne larva. Be cautious about overwatering in winter.
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Question of the Week
What should I do about my frozen plants, especially my agaves?
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