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 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. 

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

Keith from Haddonfield called the Bloomers in the Garden hotline and has a weed taking over the area where he seeded this past fall! We'll tell explain what it is and what to do! Every year John from Whippany battles Wild Onion in his garden & landscape beds. John texted us on the Hotline and we have a solution!! Pam called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and asked about an old practice for her roses. Julio and I will tell you what that is, and how you can have beautiful roses too! Paul is a listener from Westfield, NJ and a few weeks back he asked about Mealybugs on his houseplants. He sent us a Thank You text to the Hotline and shared with us how Bloomers in the Garden is becoming a Family program. "What's Buggin You!". This week those tiny little ants are buggin ME! We'll tell you how repel these home invaders!

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!

Nothing says Spring like a bunch of Pussy Willows in a vase! How about you grow your own? We're going to introduce you to a new variety that will grow great in your landscape! This Winter the weather has been such a tease!! During our second and third segments we're going to highlight some early flowering perennials available right now at your local Garden Center!! What are you giving up for lent? It's certainly isn't going to be Hellebores!!  In our 3rd Segment we're going to share with you all of the astounding benefits of the evergreen perennial! Maryanne called the hotline and observed a lot of activity in her Birdhouses! We'll tell you all about the birds and maybe the bees in our 4th segment. On this week's "House Plant Rant" Paul from Westfield texted the Bloomers in the Garden hotline and had a question about "cottony nests" on his plants! We'll explain what's going on in our final segment!

The theme for This Year's Philadelphia Flower Show is "The Garden Electric!" Seth will share all of the highlights for this year's show!

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!

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. 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.