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BITG 5.3.25 • The Vegetable Garden Show!!! • By Plant or By Seed? • Soil Prep • Feeding Your Baby Veggies • Placement and Staking • Controlling Disease and Insects • & More! Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley Saturdays at 8am 860am | WWDB-AM Saturday at 6am & 5pm | 93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word".... NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am | 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len is your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations. Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center. Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com ....

BITG 4.12.25 • Frost Free Date • Blue Mountain Pinks? • Tomato Time is Coming! • Hotline Strawberry Caller • Easter Flowers & More! 1. The Frost Free Date Shouldn't be ignored. We had 29° this past week!! In our 1st segment we're going to discuss the first free date!  2. How is it possible that there are Blue Mt. Pinks? We're going to discuss Mt. Pinks also known as Creeping Phlox. We're going to discuss these landscape favorites in our 2nd segment!! 3. I warned you about planting too early in our first segment. In our 3rd segment we're going to tempt you with a segment all about Tomatoes! Don't worry worry Tomato Time is Coming! 4. We recieved a call from a listener about Growing Strawberries. Hear all about it in our 4th segmant. 5. It's Palm Sunday Weekend and We'll wrap up todays show talking about Easter Flowers and thier care!  Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley  Saturdays at 8am 860am | WWDB-AM Saturday at 6am & 5pm | 93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word"....   NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len is your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations. Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center. Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com ....

BITG • 3.22.25 • Why does Moss grow in Lawns? • Camellias • Skip Laurels • Hollytone Through Mulch? • Early Flowering Shrubs • & More! Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley  Saturdays at 8am 860am | WWDB-AM  Saturday at 6am & 5pm |93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word"....  NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len is your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations. Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center. Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com ....

Bloomers in the Garden • 06-08-24 • Ann's Skips' • Naive to Natives • Dead Heading • Feeding Veggies • What's Buggin U? Spotted Lantern Flies Ann from Madison NJ sent a text with Pictures to the Bloomers in the Garden hotline! She has some branches turning brown and wanted our advice! Hear all about Cherry Skip Laurels in our 1st segment. Are You naïve to Natives? Listen in during our second segment! We'll discuss plants you may have never known are Natives. Trimming and deadheading help your flower plants rebloom. We'll explain how in our 3rd segment. Feed the Veggies that feed you! We'll give you a fertilizing guide during our 4th segment. What's Buggin You?? I spotted spotted Lantern fly this weekend. Learn what they look now and why you should spray them now during our final segment!  Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley Saturdays at 8am 860am WWDB-AM Saturday at 6am & 5pm 93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word"....   NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len and Julio are your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations.   Your hosts, Len Schroeder & Julio Zamora Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center. Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Julio Zamora has worked within Bloomers Nursery Department for over a decade and is a life-long gardener. Julio's unique passion for customers inspires Gardeners of all ages to try new things. His relaxed friendly demeanor and enthusiastic joy when discussing the benefits of gardening is inspirational. Julio's authentic love and concern for people makes him and exceptional individual and host!   Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com or julio@bloomers.com

BITG 5.25.24 There's Room for Mushrooms • "The Honeydew List," • Holy Hydrangeas! • Heating Up H2O • Glowing Firefly Petunias  Do you have Mushrooms growing in your lawn? Wondering if they're good or bad? Learn all about it during our first segment! Honey dew apples & ants! A listener has ants all over their apple tree. It's not the ants but the honey do. We'll explain in our second segment! Last week we talked about how to change Mop Type Hydrangeas pink to blue! The world of Hydrangeas are made up of more then mophead varieties. Panicle, Smooth In our 3rd segment we'll tell you the best choices for a living fence. Our Spring has been cool and wet!! We've been having an easy time when it comes to watering our yards. That is coming to an end and it may catch you off guard! As temperatures heat up your plants may start to wilt! We'll give keys to care for your plants as summer starts to move in during our 4th segment. In our final segment! We have an update about the Firefly Glow in the dark petunia. Our plants have arrived and we'll share with you our latest information. Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley Saturdays at 8am 860am WWDB-AM Saturday at 6am & 5pm 93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word"....   NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len and Julio are your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations.   Your hosts, Len Schroeder & Julio Zamora Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center. Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Julio Zamora has worked within Bloomers Nursery Department for over a decade and is a life-long gardener. Julio's unique passion for customers inspires Gardeners of all ages to try new things. His relaxed friendly demeanor and enthusiastic joy when discussing the benefits of gardening is inspirational. Julio's authentic love and concern for people makes him and exceptional individual and host!   Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com or julio@bloomers.com

BITG 5.18.24 • Seed VS Cutting • Lawn Weed Control • Instant Privacy Hedging • The Hydrangea Blues • Branded Plant Marketing   Are you ever confused why Annual Flowers have such widely different prices? We'll explain why the more expensive plants may be the best option!. Listen in during our first segment! Are your weeds growing faster then your lawn? We'll tell you why they seem to be in overdrive this year and the best methods to get rid of them in our second segment. As the weather warms up everyone starts spending more time outside. Have you noticed your neighbors getting closer! Want to regain your privacy!! In our 3rd segment we'll tell you the best choices for a living fence. Hydrangeas will be blooming any time now. If your Hydrangeas look a little more pink then blue we have the science to turn them back for you! Listen how to get the Blues in our 4th segment! Since plants have discovered marketing you don't know what is an original introduction and which is an old variety with a good label!! We'll try to clear up the confusion as best we can in our final segment! Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley Saturdays at 8am 860am WWDB-AM Saturday at 6am & 5pm 93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word"....   NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len and Julio are your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations.   Your hosts, Len Schroeder & Julio Zamora Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center. Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Julio Zamora has worked within Bloomers Nursery Department for over a decade and is a life-long gardener. Julio's unique passion for customers inspires Gardeners of all ages to try new things. His relaxed friendly demeanor and enthusiastic joy when discussing the benefits of gardening is inspirational. Julio's authentic love and concern for people makes him and exceptional individual and host!   Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com or julio@bloomers.com

BITG 5.11.24 • A Day at the Nursery • Standards Set at the Nursery • Customer Needs • No Brown Thumb • Watering Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley Saturdays at 8am 860am WWDB-AM Saturday at 6am & 5pm 93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word"....   NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len and Julio are your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations.   Your hosts, Len Schroeder & Julio Zamora Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center. Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Julio Zamora has worked within Bloomers Nursery Department for over a decade and is a life-long gardener. Julio's unique passion for customers inspires Gardeners of all ages to try new things. His relaxed friendly demeanor and enthusiastic joy when discussing the benefits of gardening is inspirational. Julio's authentic love and concern for people makes him and exceptional individual and host!   Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com or julio@bloomers.com

BITG 5.4.24 Combo Pots • Cut Flower Gardens • Growing Azaleas • Lavender Concerns  In our first two segments we're going to talk about creating a combo pot! First thing we're going to talk about is "Hangley Dangleys" those fantastic trailing plants that hang over the edge of your pots and hanging baskets. The second part of our Combo Pot Series will focus on center accent plants. If you're as sick as of dracaena spikes as we are stay tuned! Just arrived at BLOOMERS! A complete themed selection of plants specifically for creating a cut flower garden! We'll tell you all you need to have beautiful bouquets from your own garden in our 3rd segment! Azaleas are coming in to full bloom right now. There is a reason why you should plant Azaleas in your landscape! We'll discuss the benefits of this most beautiful landscape plant in our 4th segment. In our final segment we'll discuss a texter's Lavender plant concerns! Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley Saturdays at 8am 860am WWDB-AM Saturday at 6am & 5pm 93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word".... NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR   Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len and Julio are your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations. Your hosts, Len Schroeder & Julio Zamora Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center.

Steve called called the Father-in-law Garden Hotline and wants to put in a raised vegetable garden along a neighbor's hedge. Hear all about the do's and don'ts In our 1st segment. Harold of Staten Island called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and had a question about tulips in our 2nd segment. Prevent Sweetgum balls from dropping in your yard. We have a solution to eliminate the “gumball” fruits from hurting your feet in our 3rd Segment. Using a slow release fertilizer will get you the best results across the board! We'll help you choose the best fertilizer for you in our 4th segment! Professor Steve of Florida and Washington Twp NJ is enroute back to NJ with a car full of uprooted geraniums! Hear all about it in our final segment!

Steve from Broomall contacted the Father in Law hotline and asked questions about his lawn renovation project. Hear all about it In our first segment! Continuing in the lawn. Many of you have moss growing in your lawn choking out your grass! We'll give you solutions In our 2nd segment!! One of the most beautiful landscape plants are dwarf lilacs. We'll have you heading to your local garden center to add them you your yard after listening to our 3rd Segment! Every year about this time our people are playing chicken with the frost free date! We'll help you navigate this precarious time in our 4th segment! Feeding any of your plants is as 1-2-3! It doesn't matter indoor, outdoor, landscape, or vegetable! Don't make it so hard we'll give you the magic formula of feeding plants in our final segment!

Getting impatient waiting for your grass seed to grow? In our first segment we'll tell you how to have success with Grass Seed!  Are you thinking about planting a Perennial Garden? Len and I will give you some great tips to create a dynamic garden In our 2nd segment!! Every time you put a shovel in the ground you should add a soil amendment! Julio & I will discuss what you should be using for each type of plant during our 3rd Segment! Tony called the hotline and had a common problem growing tomatoes. Hear all about it in our 4th segment! We'll wrap up todays show with a listener's text looking for Pansies!!

Is It OK to Plant?" We'll let you know the answer in our 1st Segment! Azaleas and some Rhododendrons are starting to crack color! In our 2nd segment we're going to discuss these landscape favorites! Urban & Suburban deer have become one of the largest pests in home garden's and landscapes. In our 3rd segment we'll discuss how to combat them in our 3rd Segment In our 4th segment we'll discuss why attracting birds to your garden is a good thing! We wrap up the show with our "What's Buggin You" segment!! Ant's are on the march!  

We're also going to talk about Getting your pond started and how to get a jump on holding off algae! It's time to clean up your rose bushes! We'll discuss pruning, Fertilizing and spraying during our 2nd Segment. Steve my son in law from Broomall called his father-in-laws cell phone to ask lawn questions. We'll explain easy to understand landscape design technics you can use to plant a beautiful landscape. We'll wrap up todays show talking about preparing your garden and which vegetables you can plant RIGHT NOW!

Suzanne called the Bloomers & the Garden hotline and asked about growing plants in her pot that didn't need to be pollinated. Joe called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and has Ground Bees!! Hear all about how to rid this pest in our 2nd Segment. Jimmy Called the Bloomers in the garden hotline and was hoping racoons would solve his grub problem. We can help eliminate all of his grubs without relying on wildlife!  We received a cheery call asking what can be planted now to help the hummingbirds! Our old friend Harold Kozak of Staten Island called to tell us about the upcoming solar eclipse April 8th. 

With a Name like pansy they have to be tough! During our 1st segment we're going to talk about growing pansies in the spring!! Weeds are popping up everywhere. These weeds you have to kill now! We'll tell you how in our 2nd Segment. It's nesting season for songbirds! We'll tell you what you can do to help our feather friends raise the next family of songbirds! Fruit Trees have never been more popular! To have a great harvest there are specific tasks you must do! We'll tell you what they are in our 4th segment. Nursery Deliveries are rolling in with some of the latest and greatest landscape plants. We'll tell you about our favorites during our final segment!

During our 1st segment Julio & I will tell you how important PH is to growing great plants! If you're going to do ONE thing for your lawn it would be? Applying a Crabgrass Pre Emergent! But what if you have bare spots? We'll tell you what you need to know in our 2nd Segment. It's time to prune your roses but what kind do you have?! We'll tell you how to handle it In our 3rd Segment! Sharron from Lodi Called us with a question about growing potatoes in a barrel. What's Buggin me is Rose Rosette Disease on Shrub Roses. Hear all about what you can do to stop it during our final segment!

Does it feel like spring or WHAT!! A few weeks back we spoke about Hellebores! Now that they are appearing on garden center tables we though we should discuss them again. If you have ornamental Grasses in your landscape it's time to cut them back. We'll tell you how in our 2nd Segment. Get ready for your mailbox to get stuffed with offers promising a perfect lawn in only "4 Steps"! HOGWASH!!! In our 3rd Segment Julio and I will discuss why it's best to avoid the "4 Step Program" all together! We receive more questions about Hydrangeas than any other topic. Why they don't bloom, when to prune them, etc… We're going to explain what to do or NOT to do right now in our 4th segment. Last but not least it's time to bring back "What's Buggin You!". This week those tiny little ants are buggin ME! We'll tell you how repel these home invaders during our final segment!

Jazmin Albarran, the Executive Director of Seed Your Future! A movement to promote horticulture and inspire people to pursue careers working with plants.   Green Career Week is March 4-8, 2024. Green Career Week is a national initiative led by Seed Your Future and industry professionals to increase awareness about green industry careers and help build relationships with local schools, colleges and universities. 'Seed Your Future's' vision is for a world where everyone understands and values the importance of plants and the people who work in the art, science, technology and business of horticulture! Their mission is to promote horticulture and inspire people to pursue careers working with plants!

The first sign of Spring is not seeing a Robin on your front lawn but the Philadelphia Flowers Show! Today on Bloomers in the Garden we have Special Guest Seth Pearsoll the Creative Director & Vice President of the Philadelphia Flower Show. This Year the Philadelphia Flower Show is again being held indoors at the Philadelphia Convention Center. The theme for 2024  is: "United By Flowers". I found the theme's association with the "Loneliness Epidemic" incredibly interesting.  Seth was quoted “I always think of the Flower Show as something best done with somebody else.” Yes!! The perfect date night!! This is the 195th Year for the Philadelphia flower show. It has an incredible history and is in fact the longest running indoor flower show in the world!! Seth will give us inside information on how to get the most out of this year's Flower Show!

This Wednesday Is Valentines Day! Are you getting or giving Roses to your Sweetheart? We'll tell you how to make them last in our 1st segment! Anybody Can hand their Sweetheart a Dozen Roses! How about planting them a whole garden? We'll tell you how during our second segment! When is a Rose Not a Rose? When it's a Lenten Rose! One of the earliest and our favorite flowering perennials. Also known as Hellebores and ready to bloom any minute, we tell you all about them during our 3rd segment. "Sex in the Garden"! The Birds and the Bees, the Flowers & the Trees! What did you think was going on in a pollinator Garden? We'll explain in our 4th segment! We received a Call on the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline asking "Now What Do I Do With My Poinsettia"!! We'll have Valentine's Day, Roses, the answer In our final segment.

1. Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ presents "Night Forms".  This mind bending sight, sound experience shouldn't be missed. 2. At the Tropical Plant International Exposition Suntory won the best new plant award for its new Blu-phoria Mandevilla. Hear all about this and more during our second segment! 3. Looking for a petunia that is really different? Not a new color exactly how about a petunia that glows in the dark? It's coming soon, hear all about it during our 3rd segment. 4. Spring is coming fast and it will be time to Mulch again. Rather than just go with the same old "Black Dyed Mulch why don't you try something different? We'll discuss alternative mulching choices in our 4th segment! 5. Caroline Called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and asked if her husbands mulch choice could have harmed her roses?

Nothing is more stunning then a Red Cardinal against a white snow background. We'll discuss the best way to attract Cardinals to your home during our first segment! Garden Gate Magazine is one of our favorite Gardening publications. Recently they published a list of the best new trees & shrubs. Hear all about it during our 2nd segment! Now that the temperatures have become winter like and fruit trees are dormant it's time for winter pruning! We'll tell you how and why during our 3rd segment. Looking for A fun winter family project? Make Seed Bombs! We'll explain more in our 4th segment! During the Winter our houseplants may look a little "shabby". How about yours? We have some helpful tips In our final segment.

Recently Julio & I Attended MANTS in Baltimore. Ok so What's MANTS? Mid-Atlantic Nurseryman's Trade Show, we'll share with you our impressions during our first segment! For 25 years the Pantone Color of the year has influenced fashion, interior Design, Product design, branding, marketing and even plants!! This year the Pantone's Color of the year is "Peach Fuzz"! Hear all about it during our 2nd segment! During our visit to MANTS we were on the hunt for new plants and new trends. Hear what we found during our 3rd segment. While at the Nursery Show we spoke with a popular rose grower and hybridizer about the Rose Rosette Virus. Hear how the host plants have evolved in our 4th segment! What are you reading? During winter we catch up on literary Endeavors. I have a unique excerpt from something I'm reading. Here all about what we're reading or listening to In our final segment.

On todays show we're going to talk about adding houseplants to your home!! Now that the Christmas tree's out of the house you may be  craving a little green company! ‘Studies have shown that interaction with indoor plants reduce psychological and physiological stress and in fact they can have a soothing effect. Len & I will tell you how to get started how to make any room a living room!

It's Winter right? The weather has been warm and there is some weird things going on. My lawn is green and customers alerted us about their bulbs sprouting. Should you do something about it? We'll tell you in our first segment! There's a NEW trend for 2024, Edimentals! Plants that are both edible and ornamental that are used in the garden and landscape! Boxwood blight is a disease with no known cure. It has adversely affected the nursery industries $170 million dollar boxwood production. We discuss the details and alternative plants to use during our 3rd segment. The hottest Plant on the Planet right now is the Hydrangea Eclipse hear all about it in our 4th segment!  I recently filed out the NJ Tree Survey. It asked some interesting questions that we'll discuss In our final segment.

Pest's are looking at your home as a warm winter vacationing spot! We'll explain what you can do to prevent or eliminate these snowbirds from invading your home. Our Government is finally doing something about the invasion. No not the southern border! The New Jersey Senate has a new list of invasive plant species! Hear if one of your plants is on the chopping block! The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has come out with it's top 10 gardening trends for 2024. Shortly you will be taking your Christmas tree out of your home! Now what? We'll tell you how you can repurpose your fresh Christmas tree! Today's Show is airing just before New Years! In our final segment we're going to share our new years Gardening resolutions.

In our first segment we're going to discuss Year end Clean up tasks you may have missed!! It's inevitable the snow will come and bend over your shrubs! We have simple rules to follow to protect your plants in our 2nd segment! We received a text from a listener and their shrubs have overgrown their border. They asked if they can cut them back. We'll have the answer In our 3rd segment. Are you on the Gardening Naughty or Nice List?We discuss what list we're on. Hear all about it in our 4th segment! Today's Show is airing just before Christmas! In our final segment Julio, Aaron and I will Share with you what Christmas means to us.

Doreen of Philadelphia reached out to us and sent us some photos. She took them of her outdoor geranium on Dec 9th. It looked so good it could have been June 9th. Julio & I  explaining why! Debbie Muller sent us an Emergency request! Her neighbor pulled up a Holly and brought it to the curb. Debbie wanted to install it in her own yard. She asked how and if it was worth the bother. Hear all about it in our 2nd segment! We discuss the Burrrrrds....... Our feathered friends need special care during the winter. We'll tell you the best way to feed the wild birds. December 21 at 10:27 p.m marks the Winter Solstice. It is the longest night of the year. We'll explain what that means and why it is significant to you in our 4th segment! Santa may come only once a year but these great gift Ideas will be getting you praise all year long! Listen to our Gifts for Gardeners suggestions in our final segment.

On todays show we're going to tell you the true story of an Aztec King and an American Spy! A story of a foreign Ambassador and the influence of a Presidential election. A story that weaves itself right here through Philadelphia. During the roaring twenties the tale heads west right to Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard. We might have never know the whole story If it wasn't for a small Grower from Germany! So what are we talking about? The fascinating story of the Poinsettia. In our final segment we'll tell you what the Poison Control Center said about poinsettias and their toxicity.

  Suzzanne called the Bloomers in the garden Hotline and has a problem with her Houseplants. Hear all about it in our first segment! Christmas Cactus are a popular Holiday Plant. Hear about the differences from Thanksgiving Cactus vs Christmas Cactus and how to grow them in our second segment! Do you love Amaryllis as much as I do? This beautiful Flowering Bulb has a story almost as beautiful as the flower! Learn all about Amaryllis during our 3rd segment! We received a text message asking how to care for their potted Spiral Alberta Spruce. Listen in during the 4th segment! During our final segment we're going to give you basic poinsettia Care Tips!

Fresh Evergreen Wreaths could be as big a symbol of Christmas as the Christmas Tree. Garland, Mantles Pieces, Table Runners are variations of garlands. Swags, Bunches even grave blankets all start with a foundation of Fresh greens. Using Balled & Burlaped or Potted living Christmas Trees is a great way to add an evergreen to your yard and memorialize Christmas. Fresh Cut Christmas Trees Types, Care & Lore.

 Relax it's not too late to plant spring flowering bulbs! We'll revisit how to plant your bulbs for a beautiful display this spring in our first segment! Alice came in this week and was having a problem with her fiddleleaf fig. Leaves were blotchy and not looking to good! We'll explain what's going on in our second segment! Our Buddy Harold Kozak of Staten Island called the "Bloomers in the Garden Hotline" and had two questions! First was about growing garlic. The Harold's second Question was about feeding succulents! Don't go to Thanksgiving diner empty handed, we're going to suggest some host or hostess gifts you can bring during our final segment!

So we've had a freeze and your annuals, even your Mum's are looking really bad! There are some ornamental plants you can plant right now that will last for a really long time! Hear what they are in the first segment. Camelias are an underused broadleaved evergreen that can be grown in our area with a little bit of help. Hear how to get these cold weather bloomers to grow in your yard during our second segment! We have a call from a listener in North Jersey! She had Questions about planting Bulbs and growing Boxwood in containers. The call continued with Maryanne's Husband asking her to ask us a question about giving squirrels a hot tongue! During our final segment we received two text messages that couldn't be more different! First up is a question about Hydrangeas and second is about tomatoes! 

Baby it's Cold Outside!! On this week's show we're talking about what to expect and what to do when the weather turns cold! Cold weather brings the need to feed Wild Birds! We'll explain why you should put up a feeder and what you should feed them during our second segment! Wondering if you should cut back your Hydrangeas. We'll tell you what to do in our 3rd segment! Dave from Cherry Hill called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and asked questions about Daylilies & Lilacs. Joan from Feasterville called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and has what sounds like a paper wasp nest in her lilac.  She asked the best way to remove it! 

The Brightest Bulb may actually be in the Ground!!  Today's show is all about Flowering Bulbs!! In our 1st segment we'll be explaining the differences between Summer Flowering and Spring Flowering bulbs. Once you know which are Summer Flowering bulbs you're going to have to dig them up and store them over the winter! Daffodils & Narcissus are a Spring flowering bulbs in the same family. We'll share with you how to grow them in our 3rd segment! Tulips are a possibly the most popular of all bulbs. Listen in how to have success with Tulips in our 4th segment. Last but not least there bulbs are a real PIP, really! Somewhat lesser known bulbs like Crocus, Hyacinths are discussed during our final segment!

The Fall fireworks have started and the Autumn leaves are putting on a colorful show. Have you ever wondered why? Julio and I will explain what's happening during our 1st segment.  Has your lawn suddenly started changed colors? We'll tell you what's happening during our second segment! We're going to talk about Autumn Anomalies! Shrubs that are flowering now in late fall! Get FREE Perennials!! It's time to Split those perennials! We'll share with you how to divide your favorites in our 2nd segment! Before you put away that mower there are a few things to take care of. 

October 14, 2023 Bloomers in the Garden Radio The Chill is in the air! Do you own a pond or Water Garden? We'll tell you what to do to winterize your pond in our 1st segment. During our second segment we're going to talk about Pumpkins. Not just orange face pumpkins but gourds and those unique stacking pumpkins too! Prof. Steve called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and had comments and questions about the Birds & the Bees. Listen in during our third segment! The fall can be a beautiful time for Roses but winter is on it's way. In our 4th segment you'll be given instructions on what is the best way to prepare your roses for the winter. What's Buggin You!! Sal called the Bloomers in the Garden hotline and has Dust Mites biting causing Allergic Reactions. Hear how to eliminate these highly annoying pests during our final segment!

Joe from texted the hotline and asked for help saving his newly planted flowering cherry. The bark was completely shredded on one side!! There is only one pest that would do this and it weighs in at 200lbs. Kathy called the "Bloomers in the Garden Hotline", and has harvested seeds from her flower garden. Kathy asked some great questions that we answer during our second segment!  Our buddy Doug from Bristol texted the bloomers in the garden hotline and asked how to get rid of Creeping Charlie and ground Ivy. Listen how you too can get rid of these aggravating weeds in our third segment! A listener texted the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline asking the best way to deadhead daisies.  What's Buggin You!! Stink Bugs bug EVERYBODY!! Do you have Stink bugs trying to get in your house? Warm & snuggly over winter at 68° in your house compared to the 30° outside? I might be coming over too!! Hear how to Stop Stinkbugs during our final segment!

A Listener from Morristown NJ called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and asked about her Crape Myrtle! Hear all about it in our 1st Segment!  Pat from Linden NJ Texted the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and had several questions. First is how to prune a big old lilac. Listen to our advice during our second segment! Pat also asked how to cut back Asters & Montauk daisies & asked how to care for them during the growing season!  We received a text to the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and were asked where to find vegetable seedlings for fall harvesting. Find out where the veggies are in our 4th Segment! The best time to plant Onion Sets is in the fall! Hear why and how during our final segment!

September 26th is Johnny Appleseed Day! Was Johnny Appleseed is a myth or a real person? You'll find out in our 1st segment. It's time to Feed your Lawn & Landscape! Listen to our advice for an incredible yard & garden during our second segment! Our third segment is a real stinker! Skunks, Moles, Voles and Groundhogs can be a big problem. We'll give you some tips that don't stink! A regular listener Jim from Mount Arlington called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and asked about covering his garden. Hear what Jim had to say in our 4th Segment! Julio received a surprise visit from a long time listener, Harold Kozak from Staten Island. Harold's passion is for Carnivorous Plants. He was in town visiting his son, CBS 3 Meteorologist Andrew Kozak. Hear all about his visit in our final segment!

First up on today's Show a Listener from Brooklyn NY texted the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and Asked us about trimming Azaleas! Hear How in our 1st Segment! Doris called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and Asked a question about Crape Myrtle. Listen in during our second segment! One of the Longest Lasting colorful Fall Plants are the Ornamental Kale & Cabbage! Listen in how long they last and how to tell the difference in our 3rd Segment! You can design and install your own landscape. Len & I will share some tricks of the trade to make you look like a pro in our 4th Segment! So Why is Fall for Planting? We'll explain the benefits of Landscaping in the fall during our final segment!

On today's Show we have a special Guest. Bobby Blew VP of Centerton Nursery! Centerton Nursery is one of the finest nurseries in the country!! Truly a family run operation now in it's third generation. Bobby runs the Nursery with his two siblings Donald Blew, President and Amy Ordog-Blew VP of Sales. During our time together today we'll discuss Centerton's colorful history and current operation! Don't worry there will be plenty of plant talk!

 One of our long time listeners, Dr. Jim Called me out about a point I failed to make during our Hardy Mum Segment!! Hear what we missed during our first segment! Chrysanthemums are not the only Autumn Flower! Celosia brings bright colors to your yard and we'll tell you all about them in our 2nd segment. With a name like pansy, they have to be tough!! Learn if there is a difference between spring & winter pansies and more during our 3rd segment. Are your summer flowering combo pots looking tired? We'll give you some ideas to help fresh them up during our fourth segment! What's Buggin You? Are Imported Cabbageworm eating your cabbage, broccoli, or kale! 

Nutgrass is a major weed that can infest not only our lawns but also our landscapes and Gardens. We'll tell you how to control nutgrass In our first segment! Do you had any houseplants or Tropical Plants outside this summer. We'll tell you what you need to do for a smooth transition indoors in our 2nd segment! Is it true Hummingbirds "ride" on the back of other birds during their migration across the Gulf of Mexico? We'll give you the answer in our 3th segment. Prof. Steve is a loyal listener and friend of Bloomers. He  left a commentary and objective view on gardens. We'll discuss his call during our fourth segment! What's Buggin You? It's scary to look at but it's not as menacing as it appears. Cicada Killer Wasps Hear all about it in our final segment!!

08/19/23 Bloomers in the Garden A nursery plant that has multi season appeal is the Firethorn, AKA Pyracantha! We'll share with you all of it's benefits and why it may be the perfect shrub for your landscape! Hear all about Firethorn In our first segment! Hardy Mums are making it to your local Garden Center. We'll tell you how to grow and care for them in our 2nd segment! Did you know with some plants you need a male and a female in order to get berries? It's true, hollies, Skimmia and even some viburnums need both male & female to cross pollinate to have berries? It's time for "the talk" in our 3rd segment. Drought, disease insects all have taken their toll this summer. Lawns are looking ragged!! Bare spots need to be reseeded so they can fill in before winter. Listen how to have the best results during our fourth segment! What's Buggin You? Aaron has a ground Hog that's buggin him!! Learn what to do about Ground Hogs in our final segment!!

 Joe called the Boomers in the Garden Hotline and asked when to plant his garden. Hear all about it in our first segment. Joe gets some good news during our next segment! Fall vegetable seedlings have arrived!! We'll tell you how to install a fall vegetable garden in our 2nd segment! I've teased Julio about his Zoysia Lawn regularly on the show! This week  listener Maureen asked a question about her own Zoysia Lawn. We'll consult Julio "Zoysia" Zamora the Zoysia Man during the 3rd segment. We received a call from a listener to the Bloomers in the Garden hotline who has a Predatory Weed engulfing her daylily. Hear all about it during our fourth segment! What's Buggin You?? I had a large insect fly in to me and low and behold it was a full grown adult Spotted Lantern Fly!! Oh brother here we go again!! Hear what YOU need to do in our final segment!!

Crape Myrtles are in full bloom and we're going to talk about how to maintain them to get the best blooms each year. Hear all about it in our first segment! Len and I had a debate about getting stoned in the landscape! "No not that kind of stoned", using stone as a mulch! The debate continues in our 2nd segment! Do you have a Rose of Sharron growing at your home?? Well you should!!! Learn why in our 3rd segment. Peter a listener called the Bloomers in the garden hotline! He has an interesting question about his tomato plants growing in 5gal buckets. Hear all about it during our fourth segment! What's Buggin You?? Colorado Potato Beetles are bugging me and it's more than a traumatic childhood experience!! I know you want to hear more!! Dr. Julio is in during our final segment!!

A listener texted the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and asked what flowers are eatable! We'll give you a list for lunch in our 1st segment. It's déjà vu all over again! This time of year listeners ask, "why didn't my Hydrangea Bloom"? We'll tell you what might be going on in our 2nd segment!  Certain Vines can climb in to the top branches of trees. Some can compete for sunlight and kill the tree. We'll tell you what you need to do in our 3rd segment. Speaking of unwanted vines!! Leaves of three Let it be!! Poison ivy is a real problem to most homeowners! We have ways to eliminate poison ivy during our fourth segment! What's Buggin You?? A listener called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and asked us to identify an insect he's been battling. What was it? The Snowy Leaf Hopper! Hear all about it in our final segment!!

Grass, Pachysandra & ivy are the most popular ground covers but There is a wider world of plants that can even handle foot traffic. We're going to share with you a fresh look in to ground covers our 1st segment. We discuss a much under used landscape plant called, Callicarpa or Beauty Berry! It's iridescent purple berries are stunning and work great in a landscape border or foundation planting! The traffic, the crowds, the green heads… Instead of going to the beach why don't you visit one of the many botanical gardens we have in this area. We'll give you some suggestions during our 3rd segment. During our 4th segment we'll demystify "dead Heading"! It's a great way to keep your plants blooming longer and is easier then you think! We'll explain during our fourth segment! What's Buggin You??  Fruit flies and fungus gnats are bugging us! We'll tell you how to control these simmular but different pests in our final segment!!

07/15/23 Bloomers in the Garden Crocosmia is unique perennial and a favorite of Hummingbirds. We'll tell you where to plant it and how to grow it in our 1st segment. Successful summer watering can make the difference in a brown or green thumb! We'll give you watering tips how to care for your summer containers and planting In our 2nd segment! Are you are thinking about installing a Pond or Water Garden but don't know where to start? We're going to share with you the water garden basics you should know during our 3rd segment. During our 4th segment we're going to stay in the pond. Algae is one of the biggest problems facing most pond owners. We'll tell you what to do during our fourth segment! What's Buggin You?? Spotted Lantern Fly! I had one hanging on my car and hitching a ride. We'll tell you what you can do to stop them from becoming adults in our final segment!!

Keeping your Hydrangeas happy during times of oppressive summer heat can be a challenge! In our 1st segment will give you care tips to keep your hydrangeas in tip top shape. In our 2nd segment we're going to discuss one of the largest flowers you can grow in the garden. With flowers approaching 12" across the Hardy Hibiscus is a showstopper in the landscape & garden! Do you have falling foliage? Are your evergreens insides turning yellow? We'll tell you what is normal and what is not during our 3rd segment. Jim a Listener from Mt. Arlington, NJ called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and has questions about tomatoes. Listen in during our fourth segment! What's Buggin You?? That Scab on the end of your tomAda is buggin both of us!! Not to mention that lesion on your pepper! We'll diagnosis and help you cure Blossom end rot in our final segment!!

 A frustrating question we regularly receive is, Can you still plant in Summer? What? Hear why it's a great time for you to plant during our 1st segment. The three Pillars of an attractive landscape, or any planting, are: Color, Texture & Form!! Listen how you can improve any project during our 2nd segment! Hummingbirds are Here!! Setting up a Hummingbird Feeder  will make your yard a regular stop on the hummingbirds search for nectar! Hear how you can become a Hummingbird Haven during our 3rd segment. Mosquitoes our going to be a problem with all of this wet weather we're having. Four cases of Malaria have been reported in Florida for the 1st time since 2003! We'll have some ways to stop this menace from attending your next bbq! Listen how during our fourth segment! So What's Buggin You? Wasps & Hornets are bugging me!! I'll tell you what I use to evict these stingers during our final segment!!

One of our favorite listeners, Pearl, like the necklace called the BITG Hotline. We used horticultural jargon on last  weeks show and we have "got some esplainin to do"!  This week two listeners contacted us about lilacs. Before we dig in to their questions we're going to discuss the differences between Korean lilacs and tree type lilacs.  Two different listeners contacted the BITG hotline and asked about how to care for lilacs.   It's almost independence day!! Len & I are going to help you design a Patriotic combo planter using Red, White & Blue Flowers. We received a splendid call to the BITG Hotline that really made us feel great! 

1. A listener texted us on the Bloomers in the garden hotline and asked 3 questions one was about last weeks segment on Bagworms. Hear our answers during the 1st segment! 2. Sue called the Bloomers in the Garden hotline and was having problems with her roses. We have the diagnosis and solution during our second segment! 3. As Sue's call attested to there's fungus among us!! Where going to discus drought and how that can bring disease issues during our 3rd segment.. 4. Teresa called the Bloomers in the garden hotline and wants to landscaping the side of her home. It's a DYI project and was looking for landscape design inspiration. Hear all about our favorite resources during our 4th Segment! 5. So what's buggin you?? Cucumber beetles are buggin me a pest and disease carrier! Here what you can do to avoid the Cucumber Beetle in our final segment!!

1. An Insect's Table Manners will tip off to your control!! 2. Don't wait too long or you'll miss the chance to stop the damage! 3. I see damage and holes but I never see an insect! 4. Bugs that look like something else! 5. Dangerous Insects

June is National Pollinator's Month! Pollinators are so important not only do they get a month but they get a whole week too June 19-25. Have you ever wondered what the heck a pollinator is? That's what our 1st segment is all about!! Butterflies are the most popular of the Garden Pollinators. It's a strange Dichotomy because those same butterflies pollinating your plants start off as caterpillars that eat your plants. We'll take a deep dive in to what came 1st the caterpillars or the butterfly in our 2nd segment! Over the last decade I've watched Bees go from a nuisance stinging  pests to beloved cherished savior of the known world. The facts are that Honey bees and other once frightening insects like hornets are now mans best friend to a productive harvest. In our 3rd Segment we'll discuss the benefits of honey bees and bumble bees and what you can do to help them! Like Butterflies, Hummingbirds are jewels of the garden. Almost as beautiful as the flowers they get nectar from. They also are a very productive pollinator! Listen in during our 4th segment!  During our final Segment!! We're going to talk about the best practices for encouraging pollinators. That includes growing the plants butterflies will lay eggs on, feed the caterpillars so they pupate in your garden.

Today during our 1st segment we're going to discuss the Spotted Lantern Fly. How to identify what it looks like today and what to do about it! Pam called the Bloomers in the garden Hotline and was having lawn problems. We have a 1-2-3 punch to knock it out.  Hear all about it in our 2nd segment! We received a text on the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and a listener asked for advice planting a Hydrangea and had problems getting grass to take.  Jim called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and had some yellowing leaves on his tomato plants.  We received a touching and inspirational call concerning Memorial Day from our friend Prof. Steven. 

1. Today we're going to tell you about cosmos! An annual flowering plant that's light airy foliage is as beautiful as their flowers. 2. Patio Snacker cucumber is a space saving cucumber plant with full size fruit.  Hear all about it in our 2nd segment! 3. Heuchera aka Coral Bells are a dynamic perennial that has highly ornamental leaves and flowers. Hear about some of our favorites in our 4th segment!  4. Are you looking for a Blue flowering tall border or rear foundation plant? Monrovia Nursery Summertime Blues™ Chaste Tree might be the answer!! 5. It's Weed Wars!! l'll tell you about a weed that seems to have taken over my lawn! Listen in how to control Wild Strawberry! During our final Segment!!

1. Paul from Westfield called the Bloomers in the Garden hotline with Questions about grubs in his garden and ants on his houseplants! Hear what he can do to eliminate these pests in our 1st segment. 2. Roses are starting to bloom and insect activity is increasing! We have solutions to protect your roses before insects and diseases get out of control! Listen in our 2nd segment! 3. It's Mother's Day weekend and there are a lot of combination pots and hanging baskets being given as gifts. Watering correctly is life and death to these beautiful gifts. Listen how to care for these beauties during our 3rd Segment! 4. In our 4th segment we want to share with you one of our favorite new plants! Columnar Illuminati Mock Orange!  5. Tom called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and has a plan to control his poison ivy. I like but there is one step I'd like to add to kill it down to the root!! Listen in during our final segment!

Shilder called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and Publics Work cut everything down in a community landscape she and her neighbors planted! She asks a lot of great questions! Hear the answers in our 1st segment. "Holy Hydrangeas Batman" it's that time of year again. Hydrangeas are budded heavy and we're going to discuss their care and our favorite varieties! One of our favorite listeners Vincent called the hotline with a question about his garden. Listen in during our 3rd Segment! Len and I love perennials. We've always told you, take your time planting your perennial garden. We have picked three each of our favorites that are prime right now!  Len:  Jonathan texted the Hotline and asked whether to just mow over the catkins dropping from his trees or bag his clippings? We've got the answer in our final segment!

Linda called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and is having a problem with Squirrels in her garden. Listen to how frustrating these critters can be and our solutions during our first segment!  Did your production from your tomato plants decline last year? Did the fruit have a scab at the base of the fruit? We'll discuss problems and solutions to growing the best Tomatoes! Trish called the hotline and has a problem with poison Ivy. It grows just fine but she wants to control it organically!! We'll discuss the 1-2-3 of feeding your garden and landscape plants! Yes, It's that easy, but not everyone is willing to put in the effort. Want a green thumb? You do have to earn it and it starts with fertilizer! 1-2-3 Tom called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and is trying to find an organic lawn fertilizer. We have some suggestions in our final segment!

Weeds Gone Wild!!! This Spring weeds are worse than I've seen in years. We'll give you some tools to get back on top of things! It's the season to sharpen up your Horticulture Vocabulary. We're going to define some of the most confusing gardening terms in our 2nd segment! Elaine called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and asked for help with her lawn and is also has pest issue.  Ann called the hotline and put us on the case of disappearing garlic! We solve the case in our 4th segment. Have you been tempted to transplant the herb plants from the produce isle from your local grocery store? Peter called the Bloomers in the Garden hotline and he just can't seem to get his herbs to grow. Hear our solution in our final segment!

You're in for a real treat!! We have a special Guest in the Garden this week. David Wilson the Director of Marketing at Overdevest Nurseries. To quote David himself "Born and raised in Northern Ireland ("the greatest wee place on earth"). And has been growing plants and cultivating gardens since I was a boy of 12". David went to Greenmount College in Northern Ireland and came to the United States by Scholarship and was actually a real student of the US Nursery Industry! David relocated to the USA and enjoys helping gardeners here discover the many virtues of growing fascinating and gorgeous plants, and the pleasures of working the earth. David has been the Marketing Director for Overdevest Nurseries in Bridgeton, NJ for over 23 years! His YouTube Videos have been viewed by over 6 million viewers and are some of the most educational and entertaining on the Web!

Azaleas and Rhododendrons are starting to crack color! In our first segment we're going to discuss these landscape favorites! Japanese Maples are some of the most sought after trees in the nursery. Dwarf trees like Crimson Queen only get a few feet tall and grow very slowly. Others can reach 25ft tall and shade your house.  What did the one hummingbird say to the other hummingbird. "I just flew across the gulf of Mexico and boy are my wings tired! In our 3rd Segment we're going to talk about this amazing flower feeder and it's incredible migration!! Just like garden soil temperatures, the water temperature in your pond sparks all types of activity. We'll tell you what you need to do to get your Water Garden up and running smoothly. Our friend Professor Steve called us from Florida and was heading back north hauling back some of his plants.

This week it's the early Show!! Everything is about Early Plants! In our 1st segment we're going to talk about Early types of flowering trees!! Next We discuss Early Flowering Shrubs! We'll tell you about some of our favorites. Earliest flowering herbaceous perennials and sure winners for your garden! The frost free date is May 15th but we know some of you push the envelope! You try to get a jump on the season but end up getting burned. We're going to tell you what vegetables and cool season flowering annuals you can plant now with little worry about the weather. Sal sent us a text asking about what weed killer he should use and asked how to use it! We have the answers!

Suzie Called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and asked a good Question about poison ivy! We'll explain what to do if you battle poison Ivy too! Aaron texted the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and asked us about controlling Dead Nettle growing in his yard!!  Gretta called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and has a draining issue around her garden and roses, we'll explain how to make a French drain In our 3rd Segment! A listener from North Jersey has roots embedded in her wood siding and her patio furniture is covered in a black soot. We have some answers in our 4th segment. Soil is the solution! Great Gardens and Landscapes start with great soil! Listen to what the building blocks for great soil are in our final segment.

Joan from Feasterville called the Bloomers in the Garden hotline and has battled swarms of Flying Ants! We'll explain what to do if this happens to you! Can you use Epsom Salts on more than just roses! Caroline a listener and a customer of Bloomers. Caroline called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and has weeds growing under her tulips. She's in a tough spot, we'll explain A listener from of last weeks show asked us to repeat the products we recommended to control ants. We'll revisit the topic and tell you what to use A listener from of last weeks show asked us to repeat the products we recommended to control ants. We'll revisit the topic and tell you what to use.

During our 1st segment Julio & I will tell you how important PH is to growing great plants! To Seed, or Not to seed, that is the question!! Spring seeding requires taking specific steps for success. We'll explain in our second segment!! Get ready for your mailbox to get stuffed with offers promising a perfect lawn in only "4 Steps"! HOGWASH!!!  In our 3rd Segment Julio and I will discuss why it's best to avoid the "4 Step Program" all together! We receive more questions about Hydrangeas than any over topic. Why they don't bloom, when to prune them, etc… We're going to explain what to do or NOT to do right now in our 4th segment. The Philadelphia Flower Show Kicks off today! A couple weeks ago Seth Pearsoll, Creative Director for PHS Philadelphia Flower Show joined us in the Garden. We're going to recap what not to miss at this years flower show that runs until March 12!

Are you getting or giving Roses to your Sweetheart? We'll tell you how to make them last. Ron from Bergen County sent us a text message to the Bloomers in the Garden Hot Line. He is having problems with his Boxwood. It's time to get out in the yard and start you winter pruning! Do you want to have knock out summer blooming shrubs. Learn what to do in our 3rd Segment.  One of our favorite flowering perennials is starting to bloom! We'll tell you all about Hellebores in our 4th segment. On this week's "House Plant Rant" we're talking about Rabbits foot fern! Learn all about this beautiful house plant with the furry feet in our final segment!

1. Our friend Vincent from Paramus called and he told us about his forsythia starting to bloom! 2. Joanne texted the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and is having negative encounters with woodpeckers. 3. MaryAnn called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and described a problem with her pink dogwood. 4. New Jersey Department Of Agriculture Places All Counties In NJ on Spotted Lantern Fly Quarantine! We'll explain what that means to NJ & PA residents in our 4th segment. 5. This week's "House Plant Rant" we're talking about the craze for collectable houseplants!

1. Julio and Len visited the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show. One of the 1st things we noticed were how many families were there! 2. While at the Farm Show Len & Julio visited the Calving Corner. It was like watching the incredible Dr. Pol live! 3. When you think of Farm Animals you think cows, sheep even pigs but Rabbits? One of the coolest areas was seeing all of the different kinds of Rabbits. 4. The Farm Show had so much diversity! The Competition wasn't It wasn't just for Animals but also flower Arranging, houseplants and even Christmas Trees. 5. On this week's "House Plant Rant" we're talking about one of my favorites Aglaonema.

Julio, My Son Carl (AKA Bloomers Nursery Manager) and I visited the Mid Atlantic Nurseryman's Trade Show. One of the 1st things we noticed was how busy it was and that it has finally recovered from covid.   Have you ever wondered where new plants come from? It's part keen eye, part science and part Indiana Jones.  We're always looking out for the latest and greatest new plants. One that caught our eye was a red leaved Crape Myrtle! We'll tell you about that and other exciting plants in our 3rd Segment! A familiar name is entering the houseplant market. Proven Winners is the latest hybridizer to throw it's hat in the ring.   On this week's "House Plant Rant" we're talking about the popular Rubber Tree. New colors and variegation had made an old favorites new again!

1. Winter Pansies will put on a show this fall and then come out for an encore in Spring! 2. Walking through the Nursery I found myself admiring how full of flowers the Abelia Landscape Shrub is right now! Abelia could be the perfect plant! 3. Fall Bulbs are here and need to be planted! First Up Daffodils! 4. Talkin' Tulips 5. Caller's Wisteria is not Blooming!! We can help!!

1. It's Halloween time and time for those spooky sounds you hear in the night! You know those scratchy sound sounds in your kitchen, pantry, basement or even the attic!! Not ghosts or goblins but mice!!! 2. Barbara called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and has a 30 year old Amaryllis that stopped blooming. We have suggestions you'll hear in our 2nd segment! 3. Valerie called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and questioned why our application suggestions of Espoma Bio Tone contradicted the manufacturers package! 4. Phyllis has a mystery plant and question about Hollies! 5. Phyllis mentioned White spots on her azaleas, Lace Bugs, holy tone, neem oil and Bumper crop! We help straighten it all out!!!  

Elon Musk became the majority stock holder for Twitter. Now a lot of Twitter employees are upset... probably because now they'll have to work harder. Musk is pushing the platform to reconstruct its censorship rules, and that may open the door for Donald Trump to return to Twitter. Also, Elon is looking to get an "edit" button added to Twitter, which most users would love.A man was arrested for masterbating on a Southwest flight.Scientists are looking to make contact with aliens by sending them a message. Beacon in the Galaxy (BITG) is the project that will send information about our DNA, where Earth is in our solar system, what elements are on Earth, Earth's features, mathmatics, and more. While some are excited for this, I'm reminded of Stephen Hawking's words - 'If you look at history, contact between humans and less intelligent organisms have often been disastrous from their point of view, and encounters between civilisations with advanced versus primitive technologies have gone badly for the less advanced,'. I also can't help but think about 'Dark Forest Theory'. For info on Dark Forest Theory - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7cjE19oiRwAnd Jamais Vu, the strange phenomenon often described as the "opposite" of Déjà Vu. Have you experienced either?

There is a 150 pound pest that can devour a flower garden in one night! Len and Julio will discuss flowers that you can grow without the fear of deer.  Hydrangeas are a beautiful addition to anyone's landscape. In our second segment we will help you select the right one for your home! Bringing your houseplants outside for the summer may not always be the best idea. We'll give you tips on making sure they transition well during and especially after their summer vacation! We got an interesting call from one of our listeners who is a huge fan of growing Okra. Not only was a vegetable but also as an ornamental flower. In our "Whats Buggin' You" segment a caller and several customers have contacted us about small black insects crawling all over their plants!

TSC245 Take 2. Sophie, Allister and Sinclair sit down to discuss the philosophy of Dark Souls 2. We talk about the general story, the experience of the undead as well as Aldia and Vendrick.

It has been hot outside!  The first 90 degree days have come upon us, but does that mean planting season is over?  We say NO!  Len and Julio will explain why planting season never ends and why you shouldn't let a little heat scare you away. In our second segment, we discuss one of our favorite flowers, Daylilies.  There are so many colors, flower styles, and everblooming varieties plus they are so easy to care for that Daylilies should be a part of everyone's landscapes! Hummingbirds are fun and whimsical visitors to our gardens.  In our third segment, we'll tell you what to plant to entice them to your home. Then wrapping up the show we go to the Bloomers In The Garden Hotline where we field questions about how long you can save seeds and what the numbers on fertilizer bags actually mean!

In our first segment, we're hopping on the bandwagon and are all-in on Raised Garden Beds.  We'll tell you how to get started including DIY construction, soil and which plants to use. Are you new to the garden?  In our second segment, we've got some great tips for beginners to help you get started but could also be a good refresher for all you vets out there.  Nothing is worse than getting your vegetable garden established and then insects come and wipe them all out!  In our third segment we'll talk about what insects to look out for and what to do about them. Wrapping up the show we go the the Bloomers In the Garden Hotline where we field questions about citrus and fruit trees.

It's Mother's Day weekend and what's better than giving your mom a bouquet of flowers??  Growing your own bouquet right from your own garden!  In our first segment, we'll review a selection of plants specifically for creating your own cut flower garden! Remember those dreaded Spotted Lantern Flies?  They will be back soon and Len and Julio have some timely tips on how to treat them before you start seeing them.  Later in the show, we'll give you some watering tips for combo pots and hanging baskets.  And wrapping up the show we go to the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline where we've received questions about containing a neighbor's out of control plant and another on selecting the right soil for their project.

Join Marty as he sits down with Marshall Holbrook, founder of BitG@s, to discuss: - Marshall's experience with natural gas over the last two decades - How natural gas gets delivered to the grid - The decrease in nat gas prices - Using Bitcoin mining to get more money for his gas - The design of a bitcoin mining shed on a nat gas field - Mining with S9s - Trying to convince other nat gas producers to get into mining - much more Shoutout to this week's sponsors. Cash App. Start #stackingsats today. Use the promo code: "stackingsats" to receive $10 and contribute $10 to OWLS Lacrosse when you download the app.

On this episode, we present Marshall Holbrook, the founder of BitG@s Inc., a natural gas manufacturing system provider that changes the game by partnering with other natural gas producers to apply their production towards manufacturing crypto. BitG@s eliminates the pipeline, local utility, gas broker and the deflated gas rate from the natural gas production equation. As a gas producer and system provider, Marshall started BitG@s to focus on the future of gas production, increase demand and increase revenue. Marshall’s company generates power from wellhead energy to re-purpose, harness and apply energy to fuel crypto manufacturing processes. He believes blockchain technology is the future of the natural gas industry. https://blog.cryptomining.tools/2020/02/017-marshall-holbrook-crypto-mining-tools-podcast/

Much is made of the importance of a team culture when it comes to success – it is often touted as the secret sauce to a team’s results. In fact, Sir Alex Ferguson, former Manchester United Football Manager (soccer) would often cite his team dynamic as their secret. There have been a number of examples […] The post BITG 075: Team Culture – Building a Successful Culture in Your Team appeared first on Brain In The Game | Sport Mind Coaching Podcast.

By taking a deep look at the typical yearly cycle most athletes traditionally follow, we uncover the hidden mental and emotional minefield athletes unknowingly put themselves through every year: The pre-season The start of season The mid-to-end of season, and The (much-awaited) post-season So in this episode, we unpack what is often ‘willingly’ done to self-sabotage […] The post BITG 074: Cycle of Performance – When is the right time to improve, to perform, or to recover? appeared first on Brain In The Game | Sport Mind Coaching Podcast.

Good intentions are not good enough. Statistically, they say the third Monday of the new year is traditionally one of our mentally darkest days for modern society, as we realise those New Years resolutions that we made with all good intentions have already slipped. Our plans of glory fly out the window before they even […] The post BITG 071: Pre-Season Goal Setting – 5 Key Steps to Staying on Track appeared first on Brain In The Game | Sport Mind Coaching Podcast.

Almost every coach will understand the frustration and pain that comes from an athlete being mentally and emotionally paralysed by a mental block. That uncharacteristic derailing and shuddering halt of a normally calm, in control and capable athlete by what can only be described as an irrational FEAR – be it a block around a […] The post BITG 070: Mental Blocks and how we can better deal with them – FOREVER appeared first on Brain In The Game | Sport Mind Coaching Podcast.

Whose fault was it, really? When things are going well and athletes are winning, people love to take the credit. However, when things fall over, those same people are very quick to play the “Blame Game”. “It wasn’t my fault… they didn’t give me the right information… I couldn’t do my job… they distracted me.” etc […] The post BITG 069: Re-thinking the Blame Game appeared first on Brain In The Game | Sport Mind Coaching Podcast.

Who are you playing for? It’s an age-old conundrum for elite and professional athletes, “Do I change who I am and how I play to fit the mould of the selectors current criteria OR do I back my own unique skills and become the player I know I can be?” And the answer isn’t ‘Immediately’ […] The post BITG 068: Do I Fit the Selectors Mould, or do I Create My Own Style? appeared first on Brain In The Game | Sport Mind Coaching Podcast.

Believe it or not, athletes – more than others – tend to suffer with low self-esteem and low self-belief. This sounds bizarre when you think just how cocky they can appear on the outside. That is, until you understand the 24/7 public scrutiny they are constantly under today, expected to always be “available”. Beyond their sporting performance […] The post BITG 067: Self-Belief is a System, Not a Feeling – Building Sustainable Self-Belief appeared first on Brain In The Game | Sport Mind Coaching Podcast.

Every athlete gets fatigued. Heck! We train hard, we push ourselves to the limits and beyond – so it’s no surprise we become physically fatigued. However, there is a BIG difference between physical fatigue and mental fatigue. One is sore muscles and dwindling energy, the other can have a catastrophic impact on our ability to […] The post BITG 066: An Athletes Guide to Managing Your Brain – 4 Steps to Beat Mental Fatigue appeared first on Brain In The Game | Sport Mind Coaching Podcast.

After Rob got married we saw ill-health pretty much devastate The Lolocaust team as Bouncy was put on a risk list. His health is questionable - although he definitely doesn't have Monkey AIDS - but Rob visited him at home and they have recorded a new episode of BITG for your listening delight.Episode Contents:* Nintendo NX/Switch* Gears of War 4 Horde Matchmaker* EGX 2016 - Rezzed North?* GAME Charging for PSVR Demos* NonsensePending Health we will be back up and running fortnightly going forward, but your support and enthusiasm has been brilliant. If you want to support the podcast you can recommend it, review it or donate via our website Paypal link. We also have Amazon and Loot Crate links available if you feel inclined to let us get a cut of your purchases, at no cost to yourselves.Thanks again! See you next time!