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S4E8 Visiting Old Economy Village’s wonderful historic garden.

In this week's show we explore Old Economy Village and the wonderful, historic garden there.

I'm planting a special garden with the team from Buy Fresh Buy Local/Farm to Table Western PA, which provides fresh produce and the first garden question in years that stumped me, I wonder if you would know the answer.

Transplanting "Compost Surprise" tomatoes in containers for the last tomato planting of the season.

Two hydrangeas that actually flower every year and answering the question, "Why doesn't my hydrangea bloom?"

Rob Kruljac from The Davey Tree Expert Company explains what apple scab is, how to prevent and treat the disease.

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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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