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a list of resources for topics covered on each show. |
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Episode
1: "A Back Yard Makeover in Ravenna"
Doug and Greg makeover a
small back yard in Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood. Check
schedule for air times. |
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 Episode
2: "It's All About Dirt"
Learning about your soil and
correct planting techniques are the topic of this episode with a
guest appearance by Lisa Taylor of Seattle Tilth. Check
schedule for air times.
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 Episode 3:
"Lawn Rejuvenation The Natural Way"
Greg and Doug visit the
King County Greenhouse and Nursery which produces over 25,000 plants
annually for King County
projects. The hosts demonstrate how to
overhaul a lawn and get free plants through
propagation. Check
schedule for air times.
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 Episode 4:
"Using Manure in the Garden "
Traveling from a snowy, small
farm expo in Enumclaw to a beautiful sunny garden in Seattle, Doug
and Greg hear from the region's leading experts on using manure in
the garden. From cattle to rabbits, they’ll show you how to have a
healthy and safe garden, while recycling nature’s fertilizer. Also,
learn how to control moss and have a beautiful lawn, naturally.
Check
schedule for air times.
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 Episode 5:
"Weeds"
Greg and Doug review what you need to know about
managing weeds -- from the best and easiest ways to remove simple
garden weeds to how to manage noxious weeds. Then on Vashon Island
they meet up with a herd of weed-eating goats. Check
schedule for air times. |
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 Episode 6:
"Native Plants"
Greg and Doug immerse themselves in
native plants. They visit plant sales, salvage events and beautiful
gardens as they travel around the county to show you some amazing
ideas for using native plants. Check
schedule for air times. |
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 Episode 7:
"Compost"
Learn how to make and use compost to create
a beautiful and healthy yard. Doug and Greg visit a large scale
commercial compost facility, and a backyard composter. This episode
features beautiful gardens around the county that demonstrate
amazing uses of compost. Check
schedule for air times. |
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 Episode 8:
"Trees"
This episode covers what you
need to know about selecting, planting and caring for your tree from
the roots up! Doug and Greg show you how to select the right tree
for your yard, how to prune a tree, how to plant a tree, signs of an
unhealthy tree and what you can do with wood once a tree is
downed.
Check
schedule for air times.
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 Episode 9: "Backyard Wildlife
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Join Doug and Greg as they tour the beautiful
Vashon Island garden of the Van Fleet residence. This amazing garden
is packed with wildlife and features two ponds, a vegetable garden
and over 370 different species of plants. As a result, the Van
Fleets have seen more than 68 different species of birds visiting
their yard. Check
schedule for air times. |
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Episode 10: "Waterwise Gardening"
Make the most of every drop of water in
your yard. This episode covers drought tolerant landscaping, using
cisterns and rain barrels and Smart Watering techniques. Greg and
Doug visit the Covington Water District's drought tolerant
demonstration garden, the Cedar River Watershed Education Center to
learn about the water cycle, and chat with King County Executive Ron
Sims about reclaimed water. Check
schedule for air times.
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 Episode 11:
"Healthy Home Companion"
Chemicals used in your yard and on
your lawn can end up in your home. Greg and Doug show you ways to
prevent and eliminate tracking toxins into your house for a safer,
healthier home. Learn how to identify risky products, how to safely
recycle chemicals found in your garage or garden shed and how to
have a beautiful, healthy yard without chemicals. Check
schedule for air times.
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 Episode
12: "Green Roofs and Rain Gardens "
Join the Yard Talk duo as they travel from the roof
of the Woodland Park Zoo to a Seattle homeowner’s rain garden. Tour
Seattle’s High Point neighborhood’s features to see what steps this
new development used to protect Longfellow Creek. Learn from the
experts and see what steps you can take to help save Puget Sound.
Check
schedule for air times.
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Talk is brought to you by KCTV and the King County Department of Natural
Resources and Parks. |
