2016 Almanac Gardener Series | UNC-TV

Lucy Bradley and Gina Fernandez takes viewers through the steps to growing raspberries on small and large trellises. They also share the best locations in landscapes to start growing raspberry plants.

What are some of the new varieties of grasses that will be available in the future to grow in NC? Bill Lord visits the NCSU Turf Grass Research Center to interview Grady Miller who shares a variety of new grasses that will be available to grow in lawns throughout the state.

Mike Gray and guests shares a fun approach to getting kids to help plant seeds in gardens. They show gardeners how to get kids using a seeding square that helps place seed in the ground at the right distance and depth. Mike and the guests also answers viewers gardening questions.

Jeana Myers and Mark Weathington, Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum, gives viewers a tour of the arboretum’s beautiful flowerbeds. They also give insights on which flowers can withstand the hot summer temperature.

If you’re having trouble starting your grass trimmer, Bill Lord gets answers from Steve Rose, the Manager of Equipment Repairs at Stone Bros. & Byrd, to why most trimmers have trouble starting. Steve also recommends ways to store trimmers during the winter season.

What is the best way to catch an irritating bug? Mike Gray and the horticultural guests suggests the use of a sticky trap to get rid of the bugs. They also demonstrates ways to use the trap to catch a variety of annoying bugs. Mike and the panel answers questions from viewers.

Jeana Myers invites Bill Satterwhite, aka the Blue Bird Man of Wake County, to her backyard and explains how to care for baby Blue Birds. Bill shares information that dispels old myths on caring for Blue Birds.

Lucy Bradley visits with Chris Gunter, Extension Specialist at NCSU, to checkout the latest research on growing healthier tomatoes. Lucy and Chris also share tips to growing tomatoes on trellises.

Mike Gray and the panel of agents gives tips on growing lemongrass and using the plant as a culinary herb. Lemongrass can be dried and powered or used fresh in teas, soups, curries and food. Mike and the panel answers questions from viewers.

Bill Lords visits the NC State Fair to get the scoop on who won the contest for growing the largest watermelon. Bill interviews HC Williams of Bailey NC, the winner of the watermelon contest, to uncover his secrets to growing the largest watermelon.

Mike Gray and the Almanac Gardener panel showcases an adaptive tool to use while gardening. Mike and panel also answers viewers gardening questions.

Amy-Lynn Albertson takes a tour of Gentle Harmony Farms to share the multiple ways of using herbs to help people deal with illnesses. Pam Leonard, Owner of Gentle Harmony Farms, explains the many benefits to using herbs.

Bill Lord gets some helpful tips from Steve Rose, an Equipment Repair Specialist at Stone Bros. & Byrd, to getting lawnmowers ready for the busy mowing season. Bill and Steve also gives advice on caring for lawnmowers after the mowing season ends.

Mike Gray and guests gives helpful advice to protecting skin from the harmful sunlight UV rays while working outdoors. Mike and the guests also answers viewers gardening questions.

Amy-Lynn travels to the Piedmont Research Station to uncover some of the best new variety of Blackberries to grow in North Carolina. She visits Hunter Berrier, a Researcher, who takes her on a tour of two Blackberry fields.

Bill Lord visits the NC State Fair in Raleigh to checkout the latest information on the status and population of bees in the state. Bill interviews Don Hopkins, the NC Apiary Inspector, who gives insights to the status and population of NC bees.

Mike Gray and the Almanac Gardener panel demonstrates how to use computers and cellular phones to help record and chart the progress of plant activity. They also share how plant enthusiasts can develop on-line community groups to send and exchange plant information.

Charlotte Glen, Horticultural Agent in Pender County, talk with Bobbi Crawford, Master Gardener, on identifying plants that deer resist eating while growing in landscapes.

Karen Neill takes to the kitchen and share tips to using various herbs to give a little flavor to water and snacks.

What plants can help control insects from eating your favorite plants? Mike Gray and the panel of horticultural experts recommend several plants that will keep insects from nesting and eating your houseplants.

Michelle Wallace, Horticultural Agent, Durham County, and Bobby Morttern, Director of Horticulture at Duke Gardens, share tips to creating texture to your landscape.

Lucy Bradley visit the Raleigh City Farm to uncover the answer to what happens to tomato plants when there leaves began to curl up? Chris Gunter, Extension Specialist, at NCSU, give Lucy an understanding to what happens to plants.

What plants can help control insects from eating your favorite plants? Mike Gray and the panel of horticultural experts recommend several plants that will keep insects from nesting and eating your houseplants.

Michelle Wallace shares how viewers can get a head start on pruning and training Blackberry Canes so that plants yields great harvest.

Jeana Myers, Horticultural Agent in Wake County, visits the Lakeview Daylily Farm, to get the scoop on growing beautiful Day Lilies. Owner, Noel Weston, share techniques to growing and planting a variety of Day Lilies.

Mike Gray and the Horticultural Agents demonstrate how Filbert trees can be grown as a shrub, hedge or a tree in landscapes. Mike and guests also answers viewer questions sent in to the show.

Lucy Bradley talk with Peter Herti, Research Assist at NCSU, about controlling Voles that reap problems in landscapes.

Scott Welborn shares why Hydrangea can be the perfect plant for landscapes with terraces. Hydrangea plants can bring beauty to unattractive slope areas in landscapes.

Mike Gray and the Horticultural Agents demonstrate how Filbert trees can be grown as a shrub, hedge or a tree in landscapes. Mike and guests also answers viewer questions sent in to the show.

Onion " Bill Lord shows how to start growing various onions in the spring season so viewers can have great tasting carrots to eat throughout the summer season

Charlotte Glen visits the Oakmont Nursery in Chatham County to talk with Thomas Dark on growing Crown Jewel Gardenias.

Mike Gray and guest share tips to selecting Passalong plants that will thrive and grow in the everyday garden. Mike and guests also answers viewer questions sent in to the show.

Michelle Wallace visits the Duke Gardens to get insights on growing ornamental grasses in North Carolina. Michelle interviews Bobby Mottern, Director of Horticulture at Duke Gardens, to get his opinion on growing ornamental grasses near ponds.

Bill Lord demonstrates how to start growing Lettuce, Spinach, Beets and other green plants in the spring season.

Mike Gray and the panel of experts from NCSU share some green plants that are less likely to blossom in the spring season. They also answer various gardening questions sent over the Internet from viewers.

Karen Neill demonstrates how to control Rose Rosette Disease that is common to form on roses. Karen also reveals how to get rid of the disease on roses.

Mike Gray and the panel of experts break out the Broadfork, an old garden tool, to put some fun back into gardening. They also answer various gardening questions sent over the Internet from viewers.

Lucy Bradley interviews Chris Moorman, NCSU, Forestry /Environmental Res., on how to attract birds to landscapes. Lucy and Christ Moorman also reveals the importance of water attracting attracting birds to landscapes.

Scott Welborn takes a tour through the Tanglewood Arboretum to highlight the well-planned and organized pollination garden. The spacious garden attracts many visitors daily to admire its beauty.

Mike Gray and guests explore ways to grow cover crops in the spring season. They share secrets to growing beautiful Crimson Clover so they’re ready to show off in spring

Charlotte Glen interviews Debbie Roos to get the secrets to creating a successful pollination garden that attracts various insects.

Bill Lord demonstrates how to start growing potatoes in the spring season so viewers can have great tasting potatoes all summer long.