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Pests in the Garden - It turns out you’re not the only one eyeing your vegetables – there are all sorts of critters out there hoping to make a meal out of your entire garden. Don Rosenberg shares some safe ways to protect your harvest!

Be Fire Wise About Wildfires - Each year, thousands of wildfires burn across millions of acres of land, mostly west of the Mississippi River. Laurie Hallihan discusses what homeowners can do to help protect their property, possessions and family.

 

 

First Ever Pink Blueberry!  Rocking the garden world this year, this deliciously fruity pink blueberry boasts mouth-watering flavor and good firmness, bearing fruit from May through October. Pink Lemonade also offers four seasons of color, a must for today’s gardener. 

Is Your Home Designed to Sell? If you are in the process of putting your home on the market or if your home has been on the market for some time, interior designer Corena Lea Kessel, shares some of the ways to get it ready, or make those needed changes before changing that asking price.

Cacti & Succulents - Cacti and succulents are excellent plants in the home because they require little attention. They naturally store and conserve water and do not need quite as much care as plants in the home. Mike Rimland 'The Plant Hunter' discusses cacti and succulents.


Organized to Sell Your Home - The more organized you are, the easier your move will be. You want it to move quickly and as close to the asking price as possible. Regina Leeds 'The Zen Organizer' shares what you can do if you are selling your home.

Sun Loving Crape Myrtles: Find out about these sun loving and summer blooming plants. A tree that does not lift pavement and is drought resistant -perfect for warmer climates.

 

 

Green Restorations: Sustainable Building & Historic Homes - Author Aaron Lubeck brings his expertise as a restoration contractor and preservation consultant to this first-of-its-kind guide, leading the reader through the steps for restoring historic building using sustainable practices and green building techniques.

 

August Gardening Tips - The most important task in the summer months is make sure your garden is properly and regularly watered. Deep watering means all your plants need at least one inch of water a week.

Designing Children's Gardens - Landscape Designer W. Gary Smith explains that Children's Gardens should stimulate imagination and creativity. Kids don't need to be "taught" things, they need to explore without being over-directed, and this can be done in any home garden, no matter how small or how urban.

Lovely Lavender - Lavender is a welcomed addition to any garden providing pleasure to the senses for years to come. Doreen Pollack 'The Garden Goddess' explains how to grow, harvest and use lavender in cooking, as scent products and more.
 

DIY Fences - Listen to our recent interview with HGTV Carpenters Russ Hemmis & Marcus Hunt, who shared their tips on building and repairing fences.
 

Growing Berries - Few fruits have quite the provocative allure, the fragile charm or the nutrients of berries. Mark Highland 'The Organic Mechanic' explains how to grow Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries & Blueberries.