Lilacs too tall, Wisteria fruit (pods), spraying fruit trees and Hibiscus dropping buds. And does Cosmos make a good hedge? What about transplanting shrubs now?Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Lilacs too tall, Wisteria fruit (pods), spraying fruit trees and Hibiscus dropping buds. And does Cosmos make a good hedge? What about transplanting shrubs now? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Lilacs, Wisteria, Fruit trees and Hibiscus. All need attention now

It's not only Japanese Beetles being pests in our gardens now, also powdery mildew, squirrels and more. Tune in to hear about tips and solutions to these issues, plus what does it mean when a plant drops all it's leaves now?Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

It's not only Japanese Beetles being pests in our gardens now, also powdery mildew, squirrels and more. Tune in to hear about tips and solutions to these issues, plus what does it mean when a plant drops all it's leaves now? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Japanese Beetles are in the Garden!

Wayne calls in with a big thank you after winning binoculars 2 weeks ago from the Urban Nature Store. Meanwhile callers want to know more about pruning Wisteria, replacing Birch trees, and controlling Japanese beetles on roses.Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Wayne calls in with a big thank you after winning binoculars 2 weeks ago from the Urban Nature Store. Meanwhile callers want to know more about pruning Wisteria, replacing Birch trees, and controlling Japanese beetles on roses. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Pruning Wisteria & Binocular Bonanza!

Pruning clematis for maximum blooms and wondering when and how to prune Wisteria for the same reason. Spotty leaves on beans and beets likely due to heat and lack of water. Black leaves in lawn? And what about all the smoke in the air - will it affect the quality of our vegetables?Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Pruning clematis for maximum blooms and wondering when and how to prune Wisteria for the same reason. Spotty leaves on beans and beets likely due to heat and lack of water. Black leaves in lawn? And what about all the smoke in the air - will it affect the quality of our vegetables? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Happy Canada Day!

Charlie provides a full answer for a caller from last week re: grapes. This weeks callers want to know more about aphids on roses, non-blooming peonies, and the differences between different irises.Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Charlie provides a full answer for a caller from last week re: grapes. This weeks callers want to know more about aphids on roses, non-blooming peonies, and the differences between different irises. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

The Story of the Grape

Callers have questions about Viburnum Leaf Beetle, Clematis not blooming, when to divide Iris' and coping with infestations like Dog Strangling Vine, Box Tree Moths and more.Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Callers have questions about Viburnum Leaf Beetle, Clematis not blooming, when to divide Iris' and coping with infestations like Dog Strangling Vine, Box Tree Moths and more. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Dog Strangling Vine!

Birds eating beans, raspberries in the rhubarb, hardening off seedlings, choosing soil for planters, researching native plant nurseries and bark damage on maples - all covered on the Garden Show this week.Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Birds eating beans, raspberries in the rhubarb, hardening off seedlings, choosing soil for planters, researching native plant nurseries and bark damage on maples - all covered on the Garden Show this week. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

May 24 Weekend Means: Let's Get Planting!

Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Is It Time to Plant Outside Yet?

So much going on in gardens now. Unhappy Magnolia, chewed Japanese Maples, ancient Lilacs in need of rejuvenation, and trees that refuse to flower. Indoors Anthurium, Spider plants and Dieffenbachia need attention too!Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

So much going on in gardens now. Unhappy Magnolia, chewed Japanese Maples, ancient Lilacs in need of rejuvenation, and trees that refuse to flower. Indoors Anthurium, Spider plants and Dieffenbachia need attention too! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Who knew squirrels eat young leaves of Japanese Maple!

Lawns with grubs, Hibiscus' needing transplanting, mini daffs with no flowers, compost creation, and what can possibly grow under a mature Norway maple?Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Lawns with grubs, Hibiscus' needing transplanting, mini daffs with no flowers, compost creation, and what can possibly grow under a mature Norway maple? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Spring has truly sprung! The questions come in hot and heavy this week on the Garden Show

Zoomer Radios Garden Show host is noted author, columnist, radio and HGTV personality Charlie Dobbin. Shell update you with each weeks gardening tips and professional advice, while taking your calls and having some fun with gardening as well. Every Saturday from 9-10am on Zoomer Radio AM740 and FM96.7

Ancient Privet hedges and red currants need attention. Along with insects on Hibiscus, controlling slugs in Hostas, and eliminating goutweed in a raspberry patch. Not to mention dividing Delphiniums and planting wildflower seeds.Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Ancient Privet hedges and red currants need attention. Along with insects on Hibiscus, controlling slugs in Hostas, and eliminating goutweed in a raspberry patch. Not to mention dividing Delphiniums and planting wildflower seeds. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Rejuvenating Old Privet and Red Currants is on Callers Mind's this Week

Callers need info about lavender, pruning roses, optimal apple tree care, rhododendrons, Easter Lilies, and lawn rejuvenation. It's a full hour this week on the Garden Show!Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Callers need info about lavender, pruning roses, optimal apple tree care, rhododendrons, Easter Lilies, and lawn rejuvenation. It's a full hour this week on the Garden Show! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Unseasonable warmth = In the Garden!

Charlie reports back on recommended roses, and we discuss pruning and spraying with dormant oil now. Callers have questions about overfertilized lawns, seed starting, transplanting, pruning and dividing perennials.Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Charlie reports back on recommended roses, and we discuss pruning and spraying with dormant oil now. Callers have questions about overfertilized lawns, seed starting, transplanting, pruning and dividing perennials. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Dormant Oil Spray Now to protect roses, fruit trees, crab apples and more

Charlie reports back on growing Chayote, listeners want to know more about transplanting seedlings, caring for waxed Amaryllis, Gardenias, mini-roses and Clematis pruning tips. Stay tuned next week for Charlie's rose picks for a caller!Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Charlie reports back on growing Chayote, listeners want to know more about transplanting seedlings, caring for waxed Amaryllis, Gardenias, mini-roses and Clematis pruning tips. Stay tuned next week for Charlie's rose picks for a caller! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Redbud seedlings, soil and Chayote homework!

Callers want to prune climbing roses, restore old Clematis, eliminate Bamboo and grow Chayote. Dahlias and blind Daffodils come up too!Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Callers want to prune climbing roses, restore old Clematis, eliminate Bamboo and grow Chayote. Dahlias and blind Daffodils come up too! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Invigorate Your Plants!

Callers want to know more about propagating tuberous Begonia, Canna lily, Coleus and Poppy seeds. We discuss rose care and whether hybrid pepper seeds will breed true to type.Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Callers want to know more about propagating tuberous Begonia, Canna lily, Coleus and Poppy seeds. We discuss rose care and whether hybrid pepper seeds will breed true to type. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Time to Get Growing!

Callers are reaping the benefits of following past advice with lots of great stories. Pruning indoors is popular - spider plants, Hibiscus and Jade plants are all thriving. Great groundcovers for sun, fertilizer for trees and lots more on this week's Garden Show.Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Callers are reaping the benefits of following past advice with lots of great stories. Pruning indoors is popular - spider plants, Hibiscus and Jade plants are all thriving. Great groundcovers for sun, fertilizer for trees and lots more on this week's Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

So Many Successes!

We're on the cusp of spring and caller's are thinking both indoors and out. C. 'Blue Angel' is high on a caller's list, potted bulbs and cedars peeled open in the latest dump of snow. What to do?Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

We're on the cusp of spring and caller's are thinking both indoors and out. C. 'Blue Angel' is high on a caller's list, potted bulbs and cedars peeled open in the latest dump of snow. What to do? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

A Search for Clematis

I'm zooming with the Riverdale Hort Society on March 8th and my topic is 'Sexy Soil'. Everyone is in a tizzy! Plus we talk about overgrown Hibiscus, pussy willow branches, petunias from seed, ice damage to trees and paperwhite Narcissus that won't bloom.Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

I'm zooming with the Riverdale Hort Society on March 8th and my topic is 'Sexy Soil'. Everyone is in a tizzy! Plus we talk about overgrown Hibiscus, pussy willow branches, petunias from seed, ice damage to trees and paperwhite Narcissus that won't bloom. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Sexy Soil

From super cold, to super mild. February has been challenging for wildlife, plants and people! But we're getting ready to plant seeds, prune properly and control overwintering insects - like scale on Euonymus.Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

From super cold, to super mild. February has been challenging for wildlife, plants and people! But we're getting ready to plant seeds, prune properly and control overwintering insects - like scale on Euonymus. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

What's with this Weather?

Too much radio show and not enough garden show. I didn’t listen long. Couldn’t stand the extended socializing between friends

Not for me

Great

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