GardenLife's Sneak Peeks
This week's radio show
Saturday, March 27
8 - 9 am PST
11am - Noon EST
 Ever heard of the Plant Man of Alcatraz? Project Manager for the Alcatraz Historic Gardens, Shelagh Fritz, will tell us all about restoring the gardens created by those who lived on "the rock" during its military and prison eras. Besides the stories of famous prisoners such as George "Machine Gun" Kelly, Robert Stroud "The Bird Man of Alcatraz" and Al Capone, there were many unheralded gardeners who helped transform a harsh and barren environment into a place of beauty for officers, families, and prisoners confined to Alcatraz by sentence or duty. Be sure to call John, Sharon or Shelagh with your gardening questions at 1-866-606-TALK (8255).
Sunday, March 14
8 - 10am PDT
11am - 1pm EDT
 During the first hour of the show, Karen Hagenow will provide an introduction to the world-famous Missouri Botanical Garden located in St. Louis. Its Buckmister Fuller-inspired Climatron is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Plantsman Bob Reidmuller from Oasis Gardens will highlight the unusual climbing onion that is a must-have for the succulent collector.
The second hour, Ken Kukorowski from Bayer Advance will let us know about Huanglongbing, a recent disease that has been destroying citrus crops and how to protect all our fruit trees. And for those of us who need trees that thrive in containers, Lance Walheim will provide us with some great suggestions. Join John, Sharon, Bryan and our guests on GardenLife at 1-866-606-8255 (TALK).
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9 Easy Tips for Transplanting Tomatoes
When seedlings are 4-6 inches tall and the danger of frost is over and the outdoor evening temperature range is in the mid-50's, transplant them outdoors
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 Sharon's Secrets to Growing Super Sumptuous Tomatoes
· 1/3 bag of and enriched organic mulch like Master Nursery Bumper Crop or Gardner & Bloome Harvest Supreme
· 1 cup organic fertilizer like Biosol
· 2 cups Denali Gold
· 2 cups Worm Gold
· 1 Tbsp John & Bob's Soil Optimizer
· 2 aspirin pushed 2" into soil on opposite sides of plant (read why in "Did You Know?", below)
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Did You Know?
 "Take two aspirin and see you in the morning," has been a doctor's prescription for a variety of minor ailments, but did you know that aspirin is good for plants, too?
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Reserve Vegetable Plants NOW!
Pre-order rare, hard-to-find and delicious melons, squash and tomatoes. All orders must be placed by April 5. Don't miss out on these gastronomic delights! ORDER NOW
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Featured Product
Climbing Onion
Bowiea volubilis, native to South Africa, is known as the "Climbing Onion". It forms a light green layered bulb to 6" in diameter. A collector's dream!
3.5" size
Regular Price: $14.95
Sale Price: $10.50
Buy Online>>
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GardenLife Special
FREE Split Rock!
For the rest of the month of March we will be pleased to give one to anybody who places an order of succulents. There's nothing else to do, we'll just include it in the box with the rest of your order!
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Shutterbug Contest
Be the first person to correctly identify this plant and you'll win a free book
Hint: It's not Cindy Lou Who
This week's prize is from the Cool Springs Press
"Grocery Gardening"
by Jean Ann Van Krevelen, Amanda Thomsen, Robin Ripley, and Teresa O'Connor
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ROSE of the WEEK
Gilbert Becaud - Electric Colors!
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