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For the Joy of Gardening! Presented by Estabrook's

For the Joy of Gardening! features Maine gardening news, discussion, special guests and answers to YOUR gardening questions. The show is hosted by Tom Estabrook, Vice President of Estabrook's, the fam... Read more

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#84: Tom's Favorite Plants

#84: Tom's Favorite Plants

You asked and Tom answered! Tom runs down a list of his favorite plants by season on this week's show. You can save big ... Read more

6 Sep 2014

53mins

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#16: Vegetable Gardening

#16: Vegetable Gardening

It's a great time to plant vegetables! Tom walks you through what to seed (and what not to), how to prepare your soil, a... Read more

18 May 2013

1hr 45mins

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#86: Planting Bulbs

#86: Planting Bulbs

Tom offers some tips on planting your spring flowering bulbs this fall. Plus, discussion of pruning, mulching, fall plan... Read more

20 Sep 2014

53mins

Ranked #4

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#15: Casella Organics

#15: Casella Organics

Chris Bales of Casella Organics talks to Tom about Nutri-Mulch, their mix of aged bark mulch and compost. Plus, answers ... Read more

11 May 2013

1hr 48mins

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#20: Japanese Beetles

#20: Japanese Beetles

Japanese Beetle season is upon us and Tom has solutions to prevent or manage them. We also have answers to tons of your ... Read more

15 Jun 2013

1hr 47mins

Ranked #6

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#18: Perennial Month!

#18: Perennial Month!

June is here and that means perennials! Estabrook's Nursery Manager Jim Masse is in studio to talk about his favorite va... Read more

1 Jun 2013

1hr 47mins

Ranked #7

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#88: Fall Planting

#88: Fall Planting

It's not too late to plant! Tom walks you through the steps you need to take when planting late in the season. Plus, hou... Read more

4 Oct 2014

53mins

Ranked #8

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#17: Memorial Day Weekend

#17: Memorial Day Weekend

It may be a rainy Memorial Day Weekend, but that doesn't stop Tom from discussing fertilizer, lilacs and grasses along w... Read more

25 May 2013

1hr 47mins

Ranked #9

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#23: Summer Pests and Diseases

#23: Summer Pests and Diseases

Hot, humid weather often means pests and disease in the garden. Tom discusses japanese beetles, powdery mildew, cabbage ... Read more

6 Jul 2013

1hr 48mins

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#87: Adding Fall Color

#87: Adding Fall Color

Your fall garden can add tons of beautiful color and texture during the fall. Tom runs down his favorite plants for fall... Read more

27 Sep 2014

53mins

Ranked #11

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#83: Fall is Here

#83: Fall is Here

Fall is here and it's a great time to plant. Tom runs down a long list of plants that look great right now and will exte... Read more

30 Aug 2014

53mins

Ranked #12

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#80: Solutions to Summer Problems

#80: Solutions to Summer Problems

Customers have been visiting the garden center with lots of disease and insect problems this summer - Tom provides some ... Read more

9 Aug 2014

53mins

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#79: Summer Plants

#79: Summer Plants

Tom runs down a list of some of his favorite summer plants, including hibiscus, phlox, hydrangeas and more. Plus, transp... Read more

2 Aug 2014

54mins

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#78: Summer Insects

#78: Summer Insects

Are insects plaguing your garden this summer? Tom talks about japanese beetles, spider mites, aphids and tomato horn wor... Read more

26 Jul 2014

54mins

Ranked #15

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#77: American Beauties

#77: American Beauties

Ray DeFeo of Prides Corner Farms joins Tom to discuss American Beauties, a collection of native plants for the home gard... Read more

19 Jul 2014

53mins

Ranked #16

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#75: Endless Summer Hydrangeas

#75: Endless Summer Hydrangeas

Alec Charais from Bailey Nurseries joins Tom to talk about Endless Summer Hydrangeas, including the all-new 'BloomStruck... Read more

5 Jul 2014

53mins

Ranked #17

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#74: Noble Trees

#74: Noble Trees

Mark Faunce, past president of the Maine Landscape and Nursery Association, joins Tom to talk about Noble Trees and the ... Read more

28 Jun 2014

54mins

Ranked #18

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#73: Summer Mailbag

#73: Summer Mailbag

Summer is here and Tom is catching up with the questions you've been submitting. Topics include hydrangeas, pruning, win... Read more

21 Jun 2014

53mins

Ranked #19

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#72: Pest Management

#72: Pest Management

Art Crockett from Bonide joins Tom to discuss how to deal with pests and diseases this time of year throughout your lawn... Read more

14 Jun 2014

54mins

Ranked #20

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#71: Ongoing Maintenance

#71: Ongoing Maintenance

The growing season is in full swing and that means so are insects, fungal diseases and weeds. Tom walks you through some... Read more

7 Jun 2014

53mins

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