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Gardening with Doug

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S4E7 Visit two gardens that help battle food insecurity in the South Hills

This week I'm visiting two of the many gardens run by the South Hills Interfaith Movement. The gardens help long time residents with food insecurity and create a community for those moving here from other countries. I'm also in the garden planting a container with a plant gifted from last week's guest Frank Pizzi. Don't forget to love your lilies too, I've got tips on saving money when planting them. Rob Kruljac from Davey Tree shows how to identify trees.

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S4E6 Visit the amazing private garden of a Pittsburgh horticulture legend

This week I'm visiting the garden of my friend Frank Pizzi, former curator of Horticulture and Ground at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. We've known each other for decades and I was excited to see his garden which was a decade in the making. I'm also planning for fall bulb planting, and have a great trick to mark the areas for planting. For "You Should Grow This," I highlight an indestructible, deer resistant perennial that's a beauty. Rob Kruljac from Davey Tree explains what black knot is and how homeowners can deal with the disease.

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S4E5 Enjoy and “Edible Trail” and learn to grow disease free tomatoes

Check out this unique Edible Trail filled with goodies to nibble on while walking.

I'm in the garden showing tips and tricks for growing disease free tomatoes and showcasing a beautiful and tasty snow pea.

There's an indestructible, long blooming rose you should grow too.

Rob Kruljac from The Davey Tree Expert Company helps me with a beloved flowering crabapple that took a hit during the big storm.

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In Doug’s Garden S4E4 Rooftop hops at the Convention Center and touring Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Did you know there are 20 foot tall hop plants growing on top of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center? This amazing collaborative project between North Country Brewing and the Convention Center creates a beer called Rooftop Hops. Learn how two high school buddies put their heads together to create this innovative growing system. I'm also giving a personal tour of Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent, England. It was my third visit to this wonderful garden. 'Super Chili' is my favorite hot pepper, learn how to grow peppers in containers, it's easy and fun. Rob Kruljac from Davey Tree explains how to deal with invasives like barberry and others.

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