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Bloomers in the Garden

Len Schroeder and Julio Zamora

Bringing the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey region practical advice in maintaining your gardens, landscapes and yards. Subscribe to the show to keep up with seasonal advice for your garden!

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58:13

BITG 12/23/23 Year End Chores • Snow on Shrubs •...

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2023/12/23

In our first segment we're going to discuss Year end Clean up tasks you may have missed!! It's inevitable the snow will come and bend over your shrubs! We have simple rules to follow to protect your plants in our 2nd segment! We received a text from a listener and their shrubs have overgrown their border. They asked if they can cut them back. We'll have the answer In our 3rd segment. Are you on the Gardening Naughty or Nice List?We discuss what list we're on. Hear all about it in our 4th

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59:39

BITG 12/16/23 Geranium Still Going • Trash Pick...

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2023/12/16

Doreen of Philadelphia reached out to us and sent us some photos. She took them of her outdoor geranium on Dec 9th. It looked so good it could have been June 9th. Julio & I explaining why! Debbie Muller sent us an Emergency request! Her neighbor pulled up a Holly and brought it to the curb. Debbie wanted to install it in her own yard. She asked how and if it was worth the bother. Hear all about it in our 2nd segment! We discuss the Burrrrrds....... Our feathered friends need special care during

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58:20

BITG 12/09/23 Extraordinary History of the Poinsettia

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2023/12/08

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

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57:51

BITG 12/02/23 Houseplants • Christmas Cactus •...

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2023/12/01

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

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58:35

BITG 11/25/23 Wreaths • Garland • Boughs • B&B...

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2023/11/25

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.

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58:38

BITG 11/18/23 Bulbs • Houseplant Problems • Garlic •...

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2023/11/17

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

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58:49

BITG 11/11/23 Cabbage, Kale & Pansies • Camelias •...

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2023/11/11

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

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57:50

BITG 11/04/23 Cold Weather • Bird Seed • Hydrangeas •...

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2023/11/02

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

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56:41

BITG 10/28/23 Fall Foliage • Lawn Changing Color? •...

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2023/10/21

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

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56:01

BITG 10/21/23 Bulb Show

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2023/10/21

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

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56:53

BITG 10/14/23 Pond Winterization • Pumpkin Picks •...

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2023/10/12

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

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56:06

BITG 10/07/23 Deer! • Collecting Seeds • Weeds •...

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2023/10/07

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

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57:50

BITG 09/30/23 Johnny Appleseed • Fall Feeding your...

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2023/09/23

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

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55:26

BITG 09/23/23 Crape Myrtles • Big Old Lilac • Asters...

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2023/09/23

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

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57:51

BITG 09/16/23 Pruning Azaleas & Crape Myrtles •...

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2023/09/16

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 &

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BITG 09/09/23 Bobby Blew Centerton Nursery

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2023/09/07

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!

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59:49

BITG 09/02/23 Mums • Celosia • Pansies • Combo Pots •...

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2023/09/01

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

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57:38

BITG 08/26/23 Nutgrass • Overwinter Tropicals •...

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2023/08/26

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

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58:12

BITG 08/19/23 Firethorn • Hardy Mums • Where are the...

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2023/08/18

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

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BITG 08/12/23 Starting Garden • Fall Vegetable...

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2023/08/12

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

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