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Garden Guru and former Organic Gardening Editor-in-Chief Mike McGrath tackles your toughest garden, lawn and pest problems. You Bet Your Garden® is an hour of "chemical-free horticultural hijinks" with ‘fiercely organic’ advice for gardeners. Have a question for Mike? Email him at: [email protected] can also listen to new episodes of You Bet Your Garden® on major podcast platforms, including:SpotifyApple PodcastsPodbeanNPR.org

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from You Bet Your Garden podcast

Gardening in Any Body | You Bet Your Garden

2026/02/06

Mike McGrath gives tips for people with mobility struggles. Plus, a founding organic voice, and your fabulous phone calls!

What to Fill Your Raised Beds With | You Bet Your Garden

2026/01/30

Mike McGrath reveals the perfect mixture to fill your raised beds with. Plus, your fabulous phone calls!

The Worms Go In, the Worms Go Out | You Bet Your Garden

2026/01/23

Mike McGrath explains how to make the perfect soil addition for your garden. Plus, your fabulous phone calls!

What to Do with Old Potting Soil | You Bet Your Garden

2026/01/16

Mike McGrath gives uses for your old potting soil. Plus, is it a rose or not, and your fabulous phone calls!

The Secret to a Weed-Free Lawn | You Bet Your Garden

2026/01/09

Mike McGrath explains how to keep weeds from popping up amongst your grass. Plus, protecting birds, and your fabulous phone calls!

The Best Interviews of 2025 | You Bet Your Garden

2026/01/02

Mike McGrath's producer James and assistant Sean take over once again to pick the best interviews of 2025!

The Best Calls of 2025 | You Bet Your Garden

2025/12/26

Mike McGrath lets his producer James and assistant Sean pick some of their favorite calls of 2025. Plus, a mysterious related Question of the Week!

Should You Start Scarlet Runner Beans Indoors? | You Bet Your Garden

2025/12/19

Mike McGrath shares the best methods for growing one of the hummingbird's favorite plants. Plus, a heaping helping of your fabulous phone calls!

Are You Ready to Melt Your Ice and Handle Your Snow? | You Bet Your Garden

2025/12/12

Mike McGrath shares safer ice melting methods than typical rock salt. Plus, the man who's creating the perfect compost, and your perfect phone calls!

Tough Year for Christmas Trees | You Bet Your Garden

2025/12/05

Mike McGrath explains how to keep your Christmas tree alive through the holidays. Plus, your fabulous phone calls!

Not Too Last Minute Gifts for Gardeners | You Bet Your Garden

2025/11/28

Mike McGrath gives his latest list of holiday gifts for the gardener in your life. Plus, a year of garden inspired living, and your inspired phone calls!

How to Start Your Own Seeds - If You Dare! | You Bet Your Garden

2025/11/21

Mike McGrath gives tips for the gardeners brave enough to take on seed starting. Plus, getting plants and trees to play nice, and your nice phone calls!

Gardening for the Differently Abled | You Bet Your Garden

2025/11/14

Mike McGrath gives tips and tricks for those looking to stay in the garden despite physical limitations. Plus, a Philadelphia Flower Show contest, and your fabulous phone calls!

How to Handle Leaf "Litter" | You Bet Your Garden

2025/10/31

Mike McGrath explains whether or not you should collect your fallen leaves. Plus, one of the founding voices of the organic gardening movement, and your fabulous phone calls!

Peas, Please! | You Bet Your Garden

2025/10/24

Mike McGrath explains why peas are the perfect cold-weather crop. Plus, a heaping helping of your fabulous phone calls!