http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/For-the-Joy-of-Gardening.jpg http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/ en-us 2016. All rights reserved. Maine gardening news, discussion and answers to your questions, hosted by Tom Estabrook, Vice President of Estabrook's. Estabrook's Maine gardening news, discussion and answers to your questions, hosted by Tom Estabrook, Vice President of Estabrook's. For the Joy of Gardening! features Maine gardening news, discussion, special guests and answers to YOUR gardening questions. The show is hosted by Tom Estabrook, Vice President of Estabrook's, the family owned and operated garden centers throughout Southern Maine. no maine,gardening,trees,shrubs,perennials,annuals,vegetables,herbs,nursery,home,improvementwebmaster@estabrooksonline.com Estabrook's We're excited to announce that our Yarmouth store will be opening for the season on Saturday, March 5th! Tom previews some of the plants and products that will be available and discusses some late winter / early spring projects you can be doing in your garden right now. We're excited to announce that our Yarmouth store will be opening for the season on Saturday, March 5th! Tom previews some of the plants and products that will be available and discusses some late winter / early spring projects you can be doing in your garden right now. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/podcast/shows/EST02242016.mp3 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 08:00:00 EST 35:28 maine, gardening, opening date, spring production, website, garden newsletter, mobile app, beacons, silk flowers, fairy gardens, primrose, gerbera daisies, herbs, easter lilies, repotting, insects, winter damage, grass seed, plow damage, pruning, birds, hibiscus, seeds webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Back by popular demand, it's the "For the Joy of Gardening!" show, now exclusively in podcast form. Join Tom as he discusses some exciting changes coming to Estabrook's and beyond in 2016. Plus, get an update on what's happening in our greenhouses, some tips on what you can be doing at home while we wait for spring and much more. Thank you to Bensound (http://www.bensound.com) for the music in this episode. Back by popular demand, it's the "For the Joy of Gardening!" show, now exclusively in podcast form. Join Tom as he discusses some exciting changes coming to Estabrook's and beyond in 2016. Plus, get an update on what's happening in our greenhouses, some tips on what you can be doing at home while we wait for spring and much more. Thank you to Bensound (http://www.bensound.com) for the music in this episode. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/podcast/shows/EST02032016.mp3 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 08:00:00 EST 32:42 maine, gardening, vegetables, herbs, easter lilies, pansies, primrose webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom bids goodbye (for now) as this version of the Estabrook's radio show comes to a close. He takes a look back at the history of the show and answers a few final questions covering maple trees, hydrangeas and more. Thank you to everyone for listening! Tom bids goodbye (for now) as this version of the Estabrook's radio show comes to a close. He takes a look back at the history of the show and answers a few final questions covering maple trees, hydrangeas and more. Thank you to everyone for listening! http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST10252014.mp3 Sat, 25 Oct 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, perennial clearance, landscaping, maples, halloween, shrub covers, endless summer hydrangea, radio show webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom catches up with the questions you've been submitting on this week's show. Topics include planning a landscape, moving shrubs around the garden, growing vines on a trellis and much more. Tom catches up with the questions you've been submitting on this week's show. Topics include planning a landscape, moving shrubs around the garden, growing vines on a trellis and much more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST10182014.mp3 Sat, 18 Oct 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, bulbs, vegetables, pruning, fall fertilizing, lawn mowing, weeding, mulch, vines, trellises, lilacs, transplanting, landscaping, dormant oil, scale, peonies, stump grinding webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's We're halfway thru October, which means winter is right around the corner. Tom details some of the things you should be doing in your garden to get ready for winter. Plus, answers to your gardening questions! We're halfway thru October, which means winter is right around the corner. Tom details some of the things you should be doing in your garden to get ready for winter. Plus, answers to your gardening questions! http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST10112014.mp3 Sat, 11 Oct 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, weeding, pruning, composting, hoses, mouse magic, fall planting, vegetables, tomato blight, itea, dividing webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's It's not too late to plant! Tom walks you through the steps you need to take when planting late in the season. Plus, houseplants, composting, fall grasses and... Christmas lights? It's not too late to plant! Tom walks you through the steps you need to take when planting late in the season. Plus, houseplants, composting, fall grasses and... Christmas lights? http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST10042014.mp3 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, christmas, compost, grasses, fall planting, christmas lights, houseplants, fertilizer, tomatoes webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Your fall garden can add tons of beautiful color and texture during the fall. Tom runs down his favorite plants for fall foliage and what steps you can take to help them through the winter. Plus, more talk about fall clean-up, bulbs, composting and more. Your fall garden can add tons of beautiful color and texture during the fall. Tom runs down his favorite plants for fall foliage and what steps you can take to help them through the winter. Plus, more talk about fall clean-up, bulbs, composting and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST09272014.mp3 Sat, 27 Sep 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, vegetables, clean-up, lawn care, snow mold, bulbs, soil perfector, mouse magic, composting, leaves, spring requests, itea, lilac, viburnum, watering, fleas webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom offers some tips on planting your spring flowering bulbs this fall. Plus, discussion of pruning, mulching, fall planting and more. Tom offers some tips on planting your spring flowering bulbs this fall. Plus, discussion of pruning, mulching, fall planting and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST09202014.mp3 Sat, 20 Sep 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, bulbs, fall silks, christmas, poinsettias, plant requests, leaves, pruning, hydrangeas, roses, fall planting, mulch, raised beds webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Fall clean-up of your garden is an important task this time of the season. Tom walks you through pruning, dividing, using the right tools and more. Plus, answers to your gardening questions! Fall clean-up of your garden is an important task this time of the season. Tom walks you through pruning, dividing, using the right tools and more. Plus, answers to your gardening questions! http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST09132014.mp3 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, fundraisers, vegetables, grass seed, lawn, overseeding, houseplants, fall cleanup, fall sale, pruning, weigela, quince, bird feeding, tubtrugs, tools, felco pruners, dividing, peonies, fertilizing, mouse magic, repellents, bulbs webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's You asked and Tom answered! Tom runs down a list of his favorite plants by season on this week's show. You can save big on these varieties and many more during our Fall Plant Sale. Plus, Tom talks pruning, fall decorating and more. You asked and Tom answered! Tom runs down a list of his favorite plants by season on this week's show. You can save big on these varieties and many more during our Fall Plant Sale. Plus, Tom talks pruning, fall decorating and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST09062014.mp3 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, fall sale, fall decorating, garden mums, pruning, favorite plants, pulsatilla, hellebore, flowering crabapple, lilacs, viburnum, forsythia, perennials, delphinium, leucanthemum, ornamnetal grasses, japanese maples, mugo pine, smoke bush, fall planting webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Fall is here and it's a great time to plant. Tom runs down a long list of plants that look great right now and will extend your garden's interest well into the next few months. Plus, answers to your questions about watering, fertilizing and more. Fall is here and it's a great time to plant. Tom runs down a long list of plants that look great right now and will extend your garden's interest well into the next few months. Plus, answers to your questions about watering, fertilizing and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST08302014.mp3 Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, rose of sharon, ornamental grasses, hydrangea, roses, joe pye weed, burning bush, watering, fertilizing, vegetables, fundraisers, fall decorating webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Art Crockett from Bonide returns to the show to talk about some helpful products and techniques that will aid your garden this fall. Topics include fall web worm, tomato diseases, dealing with mice, seeding a lawn and more. Art Crockett from Bonide returns to the show to talk about some helpful products and techniques that will aid your garden this fall. Topics include fall web worm, tomato diseases, dealing with mice, seeding a lawn and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST08232014.mp3 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, art crockett, bonide, rain, soil types, watering, grass seed, fall web worm, tomato diseases, mouse magic, lawn, sod webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Believe it or not, but fall is only weeks away. Tom talks about a few things you can start doing in your garden to get ready, including planting mums, taming crabgrass and more. Plus, some discussion of houseplants, mosquitos, and what that purple flower on the side of the road is! Believe it or not, but fall is only weeks away. Tom talks about a few things you can start doing in your garden to get ready, including planting mums, taming crabgrass and more. Plus, some discussion of houseplants, mosquitos, and what that purple flower on the side of the road is! http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST08162014.mp3 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, quick fire hydrangea, garden mums, crabgrass, herbs, houseplants, corn gluten, purple loosestrife, mosquitos, climbing honeysuckle webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Customers have been visiting the garden center with lots of disease and insect problems this summer - Tom provides some solutions to powdery mildew, blossom end rot, aphids and more. Plus, how to seed your lawn, dealing with sucker growth, and picking out a good hose. Customers have been visiting the garden center with lots of disease and insect problems this summer - Tom provides some solutions to powdery mildew, blossom end rot, aphids and more. Plus, how to seed your lawn, dealing with sucker growth, and picking out a good hose. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST08092014.mp3 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, impatiens, downy mildew, trees, stressed plants, fall webworm, aphids, powdery mildew, tomatoes, blossom end rot, apple trees, sucker growth, lawn, grass seed, crabgrass, pine, spruce, hoses, grasses webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom runs down a list of some of his favorite summer plants, including hibiscus, phlox, hydrangeas and more. Plus, transplanting tips and a brief history of Estabrook's. Tom runs down a list of some of his favorite summer plants, including hibiscus, phlox, hydrangeas and more. Plus, transplanting tips and a brief history of Estabrook's. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST08022014.mp3 Sat, 02 Aug 2014 08:00:00 EST 54:00 maine, gardening, sawfly, hibiscus, summer plants, hydrangeas, hypericum, phlox, beebalm, butterfly bush, russian sage, transplanting, watering, history of estabrook's, mulch webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Are insects plaguing your garden this summer? Tom talks about japanese beetles, spider mites, aphids and tomato horn worm on this week's show. Plus, an update on his vegetable garden, what to do about crabgrass and more. Are insects plaguing your garden this summer? Tom talks about japanese beetles, spider mites, aphids and tomato horn worm on this week's show. Plus, an update on his vegetable garden, what to do about crabgrass and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST07262014.mp3 Sat, 26 Jul 2014 08:00:00 EST 54:00 maine, gardening, japanese beetles, spider mites, aphids, lettuce, kale, vegetables, tomato horn worm, tomatoes, crabgrass webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Ray DeFeo of Prides Corner Farms joins Tom to discuss American Beauties, a collection of native plants for the home gardener, and the benefits of planting native plants. Ray DeFeo of Prides Corner Farms joins Tom to discuss American Beauties, a collection of native plants for the home gardener, and the benefits of planting native plants. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST07192014.mp3 Sat, 19 Jul 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, blight, tomatoes, impatiens downy mildew, perennials, ray defeo, american beauties, bees, native plants, powdery mildew, hydrangeas webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's It's not too late to plant! Tom talks about some strategies for summer planting, answers your gardening questions and more. Plus, an update on the future of Estabrook's in Scarborough. It's not too late to plant! Tom talks about some strategies for summer planting, answers your gardening questions and more. Plus, an update on the future of Estabrook's in Scarborough. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST07122014.mp3 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 08:00:00 EST 54:01 maine, gardening, vegetables, late blight, annuals, perennials, fertilizers, planting, scarborough, clam festival, japanese beetles, insecticides webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Alec Charais from Bailey Nurseries joins Tom to talk about Endless Summer Hydrangeas, including the all-new 'BloomStruck' variety. Plus, an update on Tom's garden and answers to your gardening questions! Alec Charais from Bailey Nurseries joins Tom to talk about Endless Summer Hydrangeas, including the all-new 'BloomStruck' variety. Plus, an update on Tom's garden and answers to your gardening questions! http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST07052014.mp3 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, alec charais, bailey nurseries, vegetables, hydrangeas, endless summer hydrangeas, nyssa sylvatica, mouse damage, weevils, rosemary, squash, powdery mildew, slugs, emerald ash borer webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Mark Faunce, past president of the Maine Landscape and Nursery Association, joins Tom to talk about Noble Trees and the threats they're facing, particularly Emerald Ash Borer. Mark Faunce, past president of the Maine Landscape and Nursery Association, joins Tom to talk about Noble Trees and the threats they're facing, particularly Emerald Ash Borer. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST06282014.mp3 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 08:00:00 EST 54:00 maine, gardening, multiflora rose, cabbage worm, spider mites, mark faunce, noble trees, emerald ash borer, strawberries, transplanting webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Summer is here and Tom is catching up with the questions you've been submitting. Topics include hydrangeas, pruning, winter damage, grubs and more. Summer is here and Tom is catching up with the questions you've been submitting. Topics include hydrangeas, pruning, winter damage, grubs and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST06212014.mp3 Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, endless summer hydrangea, vegetables, jack's dead bug brew, spruce bud worm, sawfly, watering, pruning, rhododendron, winter damage, grubs webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Art Crockett from Bonide joins Tom to discuss how to deal with pests and diseases this time of year throughout your lawn and garden. Art Crockett from Bonide joins Tom to discuss how to deal with pests and diseases this time of year throughout your lawn and garden. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST06142014.mp3 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 08:00:00 EST 54:02 maine, gardening, weeding, art crockett, bonide, pruning, winter damage, fertilizing, flea beetles, lawn, crabgrass, powdery mildew, grubs, japanese beetles, ticks, mosquitos webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's The growing season is in full swing and that means so are insects, fungal diseases and weeds. Tom walks you through some of the maintenance tasks you should be doing now to ensure a garden you can enjoy all season. The growing season is in full swing and that means so are insects, fungal diseases and weeds. Tom walks you through some of the maintenance tasks you should be doing now to ensure a garden you can enjoy all season. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST06072014.mp3 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, weeding, insects, grubs, fungal problems, pruning, vegetables, roses, burning bush, slugs, annuals, cedar apple rust, butterfly bush webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Author Kerry Ann Mendez returns to the show to discuss perennials as we head into the summer months. Plus, Tom talks summer annuals, fertilizing, watering and more. Author Kerry Ann Mendez returns to the show to discuss perennials as we head into the summer months. Plus, Tom talks summer annuals, fertilizing, watering and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST05312014.mp3 Sat, 31 May 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, kerry ann mendez, fertilizing, annuals, supertunias, watering, perennials, hydrangea, geraniums, coreopsis, japanese iris, phlox, echinacea, russian sage, roses, sluggo webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Memorial Day Weekend is here! Tom talks tomatoes and hanging baskets as we celebrate the traditional start of the Maine gardening season. Plus, answers to your questions about shasta daisies, roses and more. Memorial Day Weekend is here! Tom talks tomatoes and hanging baskets as we celebrate the traditional start of the Maine gardening season. Plus, answers to your questions about shasta daisies, roses and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST05242014.mp3 Sat, 24 May 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:56 maine, gardening, memorial day, shasta daisies, tomatoes, knock out roses, grafted tomatoes, actinovate, vegetables, sluggo, herbs, basil, lily leaf bettle, impatiens, hanging baskets webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Evergreen screens are a natural way to block unsightly views and add definition to your property. Tom talks about what to look for if you'd like to plant some this season. Plus, vegetable gardening tips, growing annuals from seed and more. Evergreen screens are a natural way to block unsightly views and add definition to your property. Tom talks about what to look for if you'd like to plant some this season. Plus, vegetable gardening tips, growing annuals from seed and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST05172014.mp3 Sat, 17 May 2014 08:00:00 EST 54:09 maine, gardening, lilac, viburnum, winter interest, pansies, vegetables, evergreen screens, deer damage, seed annuals, lily leaf beetle, arborvitae, magnolia webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Maine is known for blueberries, so why not grow your own? Tom walks you through how to choose, care for and harvest homegrown blueberries. Plus, answers to your gardening questions! Maine is known for blueberries, so why not grow your own? Tom walks you through how to choose, care for and harvest homegrown blueberries. Plus, answers to your gardening questions! http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST05102014.mp3 Sat, 10 May 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:57 maine, gardening, forsythia, nursery plants in bloom, pruning, fruit trees, blueberries, butterfly bush, containers, slugs, tomatoes, grafted tomatoes, grubs webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's May is here and Tom is catching up on many of the questions you've been submitting. Topics include dealing with snow damage, dividing perennials, what to plant in wet soil and many more. May is here and Tom is catching up on many of the questions you've been submitting. Topics include dealing with snow damage, dividing perennials, what to plant in wet soil and many more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST05032014.mp3 Sat, 03 May 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:58 maine, gardening, vegetables, snow damage, forsythia, grubs, mother's day, herbs, pruning, weigela, hydrangea, dappled willow, perennials, wet conditions, impatiens, downy mildew webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's It's time to get active in the garden! Tom has tons of things you should be thinking about, including soil prep, mulch, pruning, clean-up, pest management and more. Plus, answers to your gardening questions. It's time to get active in the garden! Tom has tons of things you should be thinking about, including soil prep, mulch, pruning, clean-up, pest management and more. Plus, answers to your gardening questions. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST04262014.mp3 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:52 maine, gardening, crabgrass, annuals, deer damage, nutri-mulch, peonies, iris, soil moist, super soil, hydrangeas, moles, voles, mice webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's It's cold out there! Tom talks about how colder than usual spring temperatures affect your garden and the tasks you should be thinking about this time of year. Plus, answers to your gardening questions about vegetable seeds, hydrangeas, ornamental grasses and more. It's cold out there! Tom talks about how colder than usual spring temperatures affect your garden and the tasks you should be thinking about this time of year. Plus, answers to your gardening questions about vegetable seeds, hydrangeas, ornamental grasses and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST04192014.mp3 Sat, 19 Apr 2014 08:00:00 EST 54:08 maine, gardening, pansies, scale, magnolias, leaf rollers, viburnum, easter, crab grass, vegetable seeds, cold temperatures, harvest guard, endless summer hydrangea, actinovate, ornamental grasses, parsley, container gardening, mobile app webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's The snow is gone and it's time to start thinking about lawn care. Tom walks you through which products to use and when to use them to help you enjoy a fantastic lawn this season. Plus, some tips on starting vegetable seeds. The snow is gone and it's time to start thinking about lawn care. Tom walks you through which products to use and when to use them to help you enjoy a fantastic lawn this season. Plus, some tips on starting vegetable seeds. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST04122014.mp3 Sat, 12 Apr 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:58 maine, gardening, vegetables, seeds, corn gluten, crabgrass, actinovate, fungicide, lime, easter, easter lilies, chickens webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's The deer are hungry! Tom talks about what to do if deer have been visiting (and eating) your garden. Plus, answers to your early spring gardening questions. The deer are hungry! Tom talks about what to do if deer have been visiting (and eating) your garden. Plus, answers to your early spring gardening questions. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST04052014.mp3 Sat, 05 Apr 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:57 maine, gardening, pansies, mobile app, deer damage, euonymus, pests, arborvitae, emerald ash borer, hosta, tomatoes, ticks webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's You can now take the expertise of Estabrook's with you on the go! Learn about our brand new mobile app on this week's show. Plus, Tom is talking spring and answering your questions on the first live show of the season. You can now take the expertise of Estabrook's with you on the go! Learn about our brand new mobile app on this week's show. Plus, Tom is talking spring and answering your questions on the first live show of the season. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST03292014.mp3 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:57 maine, gardening, pansies, maine maple sunday, mobile app, vegetables, seeds, tomatoes, peppers, deer webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom catches up on some of the garden questions that you've been submitting as we head into spring. The topics include spring bulbs, snow mold, evergreens, peonies and many more. Tom catches up on some of the garden questions that you've been submitting as we head into spring. The topics include spring bulbs, snow mold, evergreens, peonies and many more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST03222014.mp3 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, silk flowers, seed starting, portland flower show, fertilizer, spring bulbs, pansies, snow mold, grass seed, plow damage, evergreens, vegetables, peonies, apples webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Estabrook's Nursery Mananger Jim Masse returns to talk perennials for 2014. Tom and Jim discuss new varieties, emerging trends in the garden, and dealing with winter damage. Estabrook's Nursery Mananger Jim Masse returns to talk perennials for 2014. Tom and Jim discuss new varieties, emerging trends in the garden, and dealing with winter damage. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST03152014.mp3 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, jim masse, perennials, ornamental onion, winter damage, shade gardens, delphinium, foxglove, sweet william, iris, hydrangeas webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Estabrook's Nursery Manager Jim Masse joins Tom this week to recap the 2014 Portland Flower Show and discuss some of the exciting plants featured in this year's show. Plus, a few late winter tips to get your garden ready for spring. Estabrook's Nursery Manager Jim Masse joins Tom this week to recap the 2014 Portland Flower Show and discuss some of the exciting plants featured in this year's show. Plus, a few late winter tips to get your garden ready for spring. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST03082014.mp3 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, jim masse, portland flower show, deer, green giant arborvitae, salt damage webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's The 2014 Portland Flower Show kicks off this week! Tom talks to Jeff Marstaller of Cozy Acres Greenhouses about what it takes to grow flowers for the show. Plus, a chat with Kevin Kearns, Director of the Seedling Program at the Morrison Center. The 2014 Portland Flower Show kicks off this week! Tom talks to Jeff Marstaller of Cozy Acres Greenhouses about what it takes to grow flowers for the show. Plus, a chat with Kevin Kearns, Director of the Seedling Program at the Morrison Center. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST03012014.mp3 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, jeff marstaller, kevin kerns, portland flower show, forcing, morrison center, phlox webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's The 2014 Portland Flower Show starts March 5th. Tom has a preview with Jon Snell of Jaiden Landscaping and Jason Curtis of Portland Yacht Services. The 2014 Portland Flower Show starts March 5th. Tom has a preview with Jon Snell of Jaiden Landscaping and Jason Curtis of Portland Yacht Services. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST02222014.mp3 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, jon snell, jaiden landscaping, jason curtis, portland flower show, portland yacht services, rhododendrons, birds webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom talks to Jeff Marstaller of Cozy Acres Greenhouses about his solar greenhouse initiative and Kerry Ann Mendez about her business, gardening books, move back to Maine and a special announcement. Tom talks to Jeff Marstaller of Cozy Acres Greenhouses about his solar greenhouse initiative and Kerry Ann Mendez about her business, gardening books, move back to Maine and a special announcement. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST02152014.mp3 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, jeff marstaller, kerry ann mendez webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's The University of Maine's Lois Stack returns to the show to talk about the effects of the Polar Vortex on your garden, downy mildew, seed starting and more. The University of Maine's Lois Stack returns to the show to talk about the effects of the Polar Vortex on your garden, downy mildew, seed starting and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST02082014.mp3 Sat, 08 Feb 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, emerald ash borer, lois stack, impatiens, downy mildew, coleus, seeds, polar vortex webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom encourages you to be on the lookout for Emerald Ash Borer, a devastating insect that is on the way to Maine. Plus, answers to your questions about impatiens, underused spring plants and more. Tom encourages you to be on the lookout for Emerald Ash Borer, a devastating insect that is on the way to Maine. Plus, answers to your questions about impatiens, underused spring plants and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST02012014.mp3 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, impatiens, emerald ash borer, trees, pear trees, kousa dogwood, star magnolia, agapanthus webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Portland Press Herald gardening journalist Tom Atwell joins Tom for a discussion about his career, his experiences as a gardener and his favorite plants. Portland Press Herald gardening journalist Tom Atwell joins Tom for a discussion of his career, his xperiences as a gardener and his favorite plants. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST01252014.mp3 Sat, 25 Jan 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, tom atwell, portland press herald, vegetables, container gardening, impatiens webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom catches up with some of the gardening questions you've submitted, including planting herbs indoors, choosing trees for your home, protecting your bird feeders from squirrels and more. Tom catches up with some of the gardening questions you've submitted, including planting herbs indoors, choosing trees for your home, protecting your bird feeders from squirrels and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST01182014.mp3 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, cut flowers, garden catalog, herbs, dutch elm disease, trees, bird feeders, squirrels, amaryllis, seeds, trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom introduces some exciting new plants to look forward to in 2014 and explains why you should find a home for them in your garden this season. Tom introduces some exciting new plants to look forward to in 2014 and explains why you should find a home for them in your garden this season. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST01112014.mp3 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, hydrangea, magnolia, crabapples, lilacs, roses, pennisetum, hibiscus webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's 2014 is here and Tom has been preparing spring orders, which means deciding which trees and shrubs to offer this year. He runs down some of his personal favorites and why they should be included in your garden. 2014 is here and Tom has been preparing spring orders, which means deciding which trees and shrubs to offer this year. He runs down some of his personal favorites and why they should be included in your garden. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST01042014.mp3 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, crabapples, hydrangeas, viburnums, laburnum, norway spruce, alberta spruce, dogwood, beech trees, ginkgo, stewartia, arborvitae, hydrangeas webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's The holidays are nearly over, so it's time to think spring! Tom primes you for a new season with a list of his must-have perennials. The holidays are nearly over, so it's time to think spring! Tom primes you for a new season with a list of his must-have perennials. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST12282013.mp3 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, rhododendrons, perennials, nepeta, shasta daisy, lupine, campanula, baptisia, peonies, coneflowers, phlox, sedum, daylilies, rudbeckia, ferns, monarda webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Christmas is nearly here; Tom runs down some last minute gifts that would be great for the gardener on your list. Plus, answers to your questions about Christmas cactus, poinsettias, apple trees and more. Christmas is nearly here; Tom runs down some last minute gifts that would be great for the gardener on your list. Plus, answers to your questions about Christmas cactus, poinsettias, apple trees and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST12212013.mp3 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, christmas clearance, gifts, bulbs, candles, terrariums, fountains, wind chimes, gardening tools, christmas cactus, poinsettias, whiteflies, apple trees, pruning, bird feeders, ornamental grasses webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Insects are a common problem with houseplants during the winter thanks to dry indoor conditions. Tom walks you through what to look for and how to treat your plants if they're infested. Plus, recyling Christmas trees, planting bulbs, last minute holiday decorating and more. Insects are a common problem with houseplants during the winter thanks to dry indoor conditions. Tom walks you through what to look for and how to treat your plants if they're infested. Plus, recyling Christmas trees, planting bulbs, last minute holiday decorating and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST12142013.mp3 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, deer damage, deer repellent, centerpieces, fungus gnats, shore flies, houseplants, mealy bugs, succulents, spidermites, leaf shine, recycling christmas trees, bulbs, ice melt webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom explores poinsettias, cyclamen and other popular indoor plants for the holidays and beyond. Plus, Tom Munroe of Abbott Farm Alpacas drops by to talk about "Christmas with Alpacas" and raising alpacas in Maine. Tom explores poinsettias, cyclamen and other popular indoor plants for the holidays and beyond. Plus, Tom Munroe of Abbott Farm Alpacas drops by to talk about "Christmas with Alpacas" and raising alpacas in Maine. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST12072013.mp3 Sat, 07 Dec 2013 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, wilt-pruf, winter protection, christmas with alpacas, poinsettias, amaryllis, cyclamen, orchids webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom walks you through how to pick out a fresh Christmas tree, including what to look for, which kind to choose and how to care for it when it's home. Tom walks you through how to pick out a fresh Christmas tree, including what to look for, which kind to choose and how to care for it when it's home. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST11302013.mp3 Sat, 30 Nov 2013 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, christmas with alpacas, christmas trees, wilt-pruf, christmas lights, garland, living christmas trees webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Thanksgiving is almost here and that means it's time to deck the halls. Tom gives some tips on decorating inside and out for the holidays. Thanksgiving is almost here and that means it's time to deck the halls. Tom gives some tips on decorating inside and out for the holidays. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST11232013.mp3 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, bulbs, christmas lights, holiday decorating, deer, wilt-pruf, pruning, fundraisers, winterberry, roping, centerpieces, winter garden projects webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom talks to Art Crockett of Bonide about some late fall products to keep your home and garden looking good and pest free. Plus, get some helpful houseplant tips! Tom talks to Art Crockett of Bonide about some late fall products to keep your home and garden looking good and pest free. Plus, get some helpful houseplant tips! http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST11162013.mp3 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, holiday events, greenhouse holiday market, houseplants, christmas trees, art crockett, bonide, mouse magic, deer repellent, repels-all, insects, all-seasons oil, copper fungicide, wilt stop webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom talks about the exciting holiday events coming up at Estabrook's in addition to exploring what goes on at a garden center during the winter. Plus, answers your questions about topdressing with compost, winter garden protection, houseplants and more. Tom talks about the exciting holiday events coming up at Estabrook's in addition to exploring what goes on at a garden center during the winter. Plus, answers your questions about topdressing with compost, winter garden protection, houseplants and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST11092013.mp3 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, fall decorating, holiday decorating, an evening with estabrook's, gutters, leaves, winter, garden center, events, compost, mulch, winter protection, houseplants webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom talks to Bob Hartman of Espoma about why fall fertilizing is important, what products to use and how to apply them. Plus, answers to your questions about choosing bulbs, planting garden mums and more. Tom talks to Bob Hartman of Espoma about why fall fertilizing is important, what products to use and how to apply them. Plus, answers to your questions about choosing bulbs, planting garden mums and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST11022013.mp3 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, wilt-pruf, hydrangeas, bulbs, paperwhites, amaryllis, birds, mouse magic, transplanting, garden mums, bob hartman, fall fertilizing, watering, holiday events, holiday decorating webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Halloween is this Thursday! Tom gives some tips on how to keep your pumpkins looking their best until the big night. Plus, answers to your questions about hemlocks, composting and more. Halloween is this Thursday! Tom gives some tips on how to keep your pumpkins looking their best until the big night. Plus, answers to your questions about hemlocks, composting and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST10262013.mp3 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, pumpkins, bulbs, cyclamen, christmas lights, hemlocks, liquid iron, composting, fertilizing, holiday events webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom continues his discussion of fall gardening activities with bulb planting tips, some bird feeder reminders and an explanation of why mulch is important to your garden this time of year. All that plus answers to your questions! Tom continues his discussion of fall gardening activities with bulb planting tips, some bird feeder reminders and an explanation of why mulch is important to your garden this time of year. All that plus answers to your questions! http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST10192013.mp3 Sat, 19 Oct 2013 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, bulbs, bird feeders, david austin roses, perennials, mulch, ficus, dried flowers, hydrangeas, compost webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Winter will be here before you know it! Tom details what you should be doing in your garden this fall to get it ready, including how to protect roses, turn yard waste into compost and plant bulbs for next spring. Winter will be here before you know it! Tom details what you should be doing in your garden this fall to get it ready, including how to protect roses, turn yard waste into compost and plant bulbs for next spring. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST10122013.mp3 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, pumpkins, birds, roses, generators, composting, bulbs, watering, insecticides, cat grass webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Brad Nichols of WILT-PRUF talks to Tom about his product and why it's an important part of fall and winter gardening. Plus, what you should be doing in your garden this fall and answers to your questions about composting, lime and more. Brad Nichols of WILT-PRUF talks to Tom about his product and why it's an important part of fall and winter gardening. Plus, what you should be doing in your garden this fall and answers to your questions about composting, lime and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST10052013.mp3 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 08:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, magnolias, winter protection, mouse magic, wilt-pruf, composting, lime webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom shares his favorite plants for adding beautiful fall foliage to your garden, talks to Marilyn Traiser of the St. Mary's Garden Club about a special upcoming event, and answers your questions about dappled willows, asters, drying flowers and more. Tom shares his favorite plants for adding beautiful fall foliage to your garden, talks to Marilyn Traiser of the St. Mary's Garden Club about a special upcoming event, and answers your questions about dappled willows, asters, drying flowers and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST09282013.mp3 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 07:00:00 EST 107:46 maine, gardening, crabapples, mouse magic, bird seed, dappled willow, animal repellents, wilt-pruf, coreopsis, pruning, asters, dry flowers, fall foliage, st. mary's garden club webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Fall cleanup tasks are easier with the right tools. Tom runs down a complete checklist of tools you'll need this fall and what to look for when you purchase them. Plus, answers to your questions about hibiscus, bulbs, hemlocks and more. Fall cleanup tasks are easier with the right tools. Tom runs down a complete checklist of tools you'll need this fall and what to look for when you purchase them. Plus, answers to your questions about hibiscus, bulbs, hemlocks and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST09212013.mp3 Sat, 21 Sep 2013 07:00:00 EST 107:57 maine, gardening, transplanting, evergreens, WILT-PRUF, composting, lawn, grasses, cotoneaster, holly, mums, flowering cabbage, blue mist spirea, hibiscus, bulbs, fall tools, impatiens downy mildew webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Fall is here and Tom catches up on your gardening questions. Topics include garden bed preparation, tree planting, roses, seeding a lawn and many more. Plus, some recommendations on products to help you with fall gardening tasks. Fall is here and Tom catches up on your gardening questions. Topics include garden bed preparation, tree planting, roses, seeding a lawn and many more. Plus, some recommendations on products to help you with fall gardening tasks. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST09142013.mp3 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 07:00:00 EST 107:42 maine, gardening, bulbs, hydrangeas, mouse magic, leaf shine, pruning, pumpkins, fall decorating, garden mums, bed prep, winterberry, fall perennials, tree planting, fruit trees, squash borer, composting, roses, fountains, lawns, deer webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom talks fall gardening this week, including garden mums, bulbs, lawns and what clean-up tasks you should be undertaking. Plus, answers to your questions about pine trees, landscaping for new homes and more. Tom talks fall gardening this week, including garden mums, bulbs, lawns and what clean-up tasks you should be undertaking. Plus, answers to your questions about pine trees, landscaping for new homes and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST09072013.mp3 Sat, 07 Sep 2013 07:00:00 EST 106:51 maine, gardening, watering, fall mums, fall planting, impatiens, bulbs, pine trees, landscaping, new home, vegetables, preserving, canning, fall clean-up, lawn, overseeding, crabgrass, houseplants webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom talks to Lisa Colburn, author of The Maine Garden Journal, about the book, some of her favorite plants and what it means to be a gardener in Maine. Plus, answers to your questions as we transition from summer into fall. Tom talks to Lisa Colburn, author of The Maine Garden Journal, about the book, some of her favorite plants and what it means to be a gardener in Maine. Plus, answers to your questions as we transition from summer into fall. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST08312013.mp3 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 07:00:00 EST 107:45 maine, gardening, mums, composting, ornamental grasses, fall clean-up, lisa colburn, the maine garden journal, astilbe, peonies, fall decorating, watering, fall fertilizing webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Ed Gardner of Ocean Gate Realty talks to Tom about the value and importance of landscaping when buying and selling a home. Plus, Tom covers what you should be doing in your garden to get ready for fall. Ed Gardner of Ocean Gate Realty talks to Tom about the value and importance of landscaping when buying and selling a home. Plus, Tom covers what you should be doing in your garden to get ready for fall. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST08242013.mp3 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 07:00:00 EST 108:12 maine, gardening, vegetables, perennials, pruning, watering, ed gardner, ocean gate realty, fall, dividing, transplanting, bare root trees, fertilizing, grasses, magnolias, houseplants, fairy gardens, impatiens webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom talks to Paul Gallione of Johnny's Selected Seeds about what they offer, when to plant seeds and how to achieve success. Plus, answers to your questions about late blight, hydrangeas, transplanting and more. Tom talks to Paul Gallione of Johnny's Selected Seeds about what they offer, when to plant seeds and how to achieve success. Plus, answers to your questions about late blight, hydrangeas, transplanting and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST08172013.mp3 Sat, 17 Aug 2013 07:00:00 EST 107:59 maine, gardening, late blight, tomatoes, watering, sawfly, vegetables, japanese beetles, milky spore, endless summer hydrangea, cucumbers, rhubarb, transplanting, lime, lawn, paul gallione, johnny's selected seeds, butterfly bush, bleeding heart, lupine, pruning webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tim Lindsay of Bartlett Tree talks to Tom about appropriate care for your trees during the summer, including how to water, mulch, fertilize, prune and manage diseases. Plus, Kathleen Marty of the Garden Club Federation of Maine talks about her organization and garden clubs around the state of Maine. Tim Lindsay of Bartlett Tree talks to Tom about appropriate care for your trees during the summer, including how to water, mulch, fertilize, prune and manage diseases. Plus, Kathleen Marty of the Garden Club Federation of Maine talks about her organization and garden clubs around the state of Maine. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST08102013.mp3 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 07:00:00 EST 107:42 maine, gardening, tim lindsay, bartlett tree, watering, blue spruce, mulching, tree diseases, linden, cedar apple rust, borer, mosquitos, ticks, vegetables, kathleen marty, garden club federation of maine, deer, tulips, echinacea webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Mike Storey of MJ Storey Landscape talks to Tom about the services they offer, stone patios, custom fire pits and the Estabrook's planting program. Plus, answers to your questions about perennials, crabapples, japanese beetles, transplanting and more. Mike Storey of MJ Storey Landscape talks to Tom about the services they offer, stone patios, custom fire pits and the Estabrook's planting program. Plus, answers to your questions about perennials, crabapples, japanese beetles, transplanting and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST08032013.mp3 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 07:00:00 EST 107:09 maine, gardening, hanging baskets, hydrangeas, MJ Storey Landscape, patios, fire pits, beebalm, yarrow, foxglove, crabapples, cedar apple rust, japanese beetles, transplanting webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Betty Ann Listowich of Norpine Landscape and president of the Maine Landscape and Nursery Association talks to Tom about a range of topics including MELNA, hydroseeding and native plants. Plus, Tom answers your questions about woodchucks, fertilizing, transplanting and more. Betty Ann Listowich of Norpine Landscape and president of the Maine Landscape and Nursery Association talks to Tom about a range of topics including MELNA, hydroseeding and native plants. Plus, Tom answers your questions about woodchucks, fertilizing, transplanting and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST07272013.mp3 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 07:00:00 EST 107:56 maine, gardening, hydrangeas, vegetables, cabbage moth, woodchucks, ants, endless summer hydrangea, fertilizing, melna, betty ann listowich, hydroseeding, native plants, blueberries, transplanting, apple trees, fungus, yard sale webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom welcomes three fantastic guests to the show this week! Bob Hartman of Espoma talks about organic fertilizers, Estabrook's Nursery Manager Jim Masse suggests some summer plants and how to care for them, and Jim Dill of the Maine Cooperative Extension discusses pest management in the garden. All that, plus answers to your questions! Tom welcomes three fantastic guests to the show this week! Bob Hartman of Espoma talks about organic fertilizers, Estabrook's Nursery Manager Jim Masse suggests some summer plants and how to care for them, and Jim Dill of the Maine Cooperative Extension discusses pest management in the garden. All that, plus answers to your questions! http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST07202013.mp3 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 07:00:00 EST 107:56 maine, gardening, bob hartman, espoma, jim masse, jim dill, pest management, maine cooperative extension, yarmouth clam festival, weeds, perennials, late blight, tortoise beetle, botritis, cucumber beetle, japanese beetles, bees webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom talks to Jon Snell of Jaiden Landscaping about hiring a landscaper, including what questions to ask and how to decide which contractor is right for you. Plus, Tom answers your questions about seaside gardening, lilacs, vegetables, crabapples and more. Tom talks to Jon Snell of Jaiden Landscaping about hiring a landscaper, including what questions to ask and how to decide which contractor is right for you. Plus, Tom answers your questions about seaside gardening, lilacs, vegetables, crabapples and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST07132013.mp3 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 06:00:00 EST 107:56 maine, gardening, vegetables, seaside gardening, bamboo, lily leaf beetle, lilacs, beets, peppers, crabapples, powdery mildew, landscaping, slugs webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Hot, humid weather often means pests and disease in the garden. Tom discusses japanese beetles, powdery mildew, cabbage worm, blackspot and other nasty problems, plus what to do about them. He also answers tons of your calls and questions submitted online. Hot, humid weather often means pests and disease in the garden. Tom discusses japanese beetles, powdery mildew, cabbage worm, blackspot and other nasty problems, plus what to do about them. He also answers tons of your calls and questions submitted online. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST07062013.mp3 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 06:00:00 EST 108:37 maine, gardening, downy mildew, hydrangeas, asparagus, russian sage, topsoil, milky spore, cabbage worm, shasta daisies, overwatering, tomatoes, phlox, powdery mildew, apples, blackspot, hosta, daylilies, grasses webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Summer is here! Tom talks about some great summer plants, how to keep your hanging baskets looking healthy and what to do about ticks. Plus, answers to your questions about orchids, bird feeders, fountains and more. Summer is here! Tom talks about some great summer plants, how to keep your hanging baskets looking healthy and what to do about ticks. Plus, answers to your questions about orchids, bird feeders, fountains and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST06292013.mp3 Sat, 29 Jun 2013 06:00:00 EST 108:13 maine, gardening, blights, king tut, orchids, hanging baskets, bird feeders, fertilizers, summer plants, fountains, ticks, cedar apple rust, roses webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom catches up on some of the questions submitted online while also answering a bunch of live calls. Topics include vegetable gardening, lawns, daylilies, fruit trees and many more. Plus, it's garden tour time! Tom talks about some of his favorites here in Maine. Tom catches up on some of the questions submitted online while also answering a bunch of live calls. Topics include vegetable gardening, lawns, daylilies, fruit trees and many more. Plus, it's garden tour time! Tom talks about some of his favorites here in Maine. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST06222013.mp3 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 06:00:00 EST 107:38 maine, gardening, vegetables, garden tours, grass, spirea, lilacs, lawn, grass seed, daylilies, purpleleaf sand cherry, herbs, junipers, cedar apple rust, dappled willow, fruit trees, weeds webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Japanese Beetle season is upon us and Tom has solutions to prevent or manage them. We also have answers to tons of your gardening questions ranging from planting a vegetable garden, dealing with crabgrass, taking care of daylilies and many more. Japanese Beetle season is upon us and Tom has solutions to prevent or manage them. We also have answers to tons of your gardening questions ranging from planting a vegetable garden, dealing with crabgrass, taking care of daylilies and many more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST06152013.mp3 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:00:00 EST 107:54 maine, gardening, viburnum, sawfly, perennials, crabgrass, transplanting, japanese beetles, peonies, hedges, red thread, tomatoes, milky spore, vegetables, daylilies, fertilizer, deer, tomato horn worm webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom talks to Joy Ahrens of the Yarmouth Community Garden about what community gardening is all about and how to get involved. Other topics include vegetable gardening, fertilizing, insects, slugs and more. Tom talks to Joy Ahrens of the Yarmouth Community Garden about what community gardening is all about and how to get involved. Other topics include vegetable gardening, fertilizing, insects, slugs and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST06082013.mp3 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 06:00:00 EST 107:38 maine, gardening, pruning, climbing hydrangeas, vegetables, aphids, fertilizing, insects, fruit trees, home run rose, containers, slugs, snails, diatomaceous earth, yarmouth community garden webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's June is here and that means perennials! Estabrook's Nursery Manager Jim Masse is in studio to talk about his favorite varieties, offer some growing tips and discuss common pests and diseases to look out for. June is here and that means perennials! Estabrook's Nursery Manager Jim Masse is in studio to talk about his favorite varieties, offer some growing tips and discuss common pests and diseases to look out for. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST06012013.mp3 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 06:00:00 EST 107:42 maine, gardening, perennials, peonies, coreopsis, red hot poker, hosta, penstemon, delphinium, cimicifuga, annuals, perennial care, mountain laurel, bulbs, snowdrops, lily leaf beetles, iris borer, hanging baskets webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's It may be a rainy Memorial Day Weekend, but that doesn't stop Tom from discussing fertilizer, lilacs and grasses along with taking your calls! Plus, Tom talks to Jeff O'Donal from O'Donal's Nursery about the Independent Garden Centers of Maine. It may be a rainy Memorial Day Weekend, but that doesn't stop Tom from discussing fertilizer, lilacs and grasses along with taking your calls! Plus, Tom talks to Jeff O'Donal from O'Donal's Nursery about the Independent Garden Centers of Maine. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST05252013.mp3 Sat, 25 May 2013 06:00:00 EST 107:53 maine, gardening, pruning, fertilizer, foxglove, impatiens downy mildew, magnolia, scale, lilacs, soil, grasses, japanese beetles, independent garden centers of maine, climbing hydrangea webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's It's a great time to plant vegetables! Tom walks you through what to seed (and what not to), how to prepare your soil, and how to ward off disease, pests and wildlife. Plus answers to your gardening questions on roses, viburnum, dandelions and more! It's a great time to plant vegetables! Tom walks you through what to seed (and what not to), how to prepare your soil, and how to ward off disease, pests and wildlife. Plus answers to your gardening questions on roses, viburnum, dandelions and more! http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST05182013.mp3 Sat, 18 May 2013 06:00:00 EST 105:06 maine, gardening, roses, rose borer, viburnum, hydrangeas, pruning, grass, phlox, vegetable seeds, tomato blight, vegetable gardens, community gardens, dandelions, fertilizing webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Chris Bales of Casella Organics talks to Tom about Nutri-Mulch, their mix of aged bark mulch and compost. Plus, answers to your gardening questions about pruning, when and what to plant, vegetables and more. Chris Bales of Casella Organics talks to Tom about Nutri-Mulch, their mix of aged bark mulch and compost. Plus, answers to your gardening questions about pruning, when and what to plant, vegetables and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST05112013.mp3 Sat, 11 May 2013 06:00:00 EST 108:28 maine, gardening, pruning, butterfly bush, planting tips, hanging baskets, wind, frost, hydrangea, vegetables, mother's day, roses, casella organics, nutri-mulch, daffodils webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom talks to Lois Stack, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Andy Aiken of Proven Winners about the Downy Mildew problem that is affecting impatiens during an expanded 2 hour show! Tom talks to Lois Stack, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Andy Aiken of Proven Winners about the Downy Mildew problem that is affecting impatiens during an expanded 2 hour show! http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST05042013.mp3 Sat, 04 May 2013 06:00:00 EST 107:47 maine, gardening, lawn, grubs, milky spore, impatiens, downy mildew, proven winners webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Ray DeFeo from Prides Corner Farm chats with Tom about the unique plant lines they offer and exciting new plants to look for when you visit your local garden center. Plus, Tom takes your live calls for the first time! Ray DeFeo from Prides Corner Farm chats with Tom about the unique plant lines they offer and exciting new plants to look for when you visit your local garden center. Plus, Tom takes your live calls for the first time! http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST04272013.mp3 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:00:00 EST 53:21 maine, gardening, jeepers creepers, pink ribbon plants, american beauties, peonies, roses, home run rose, clematis, bloomerang lilac, blueberries, hydrangeas, perennials, houseplants, spider mites webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom provides some tips on reducing and eliminating the crabgrass on your lawn. If you have a lawn, you probably have at least some crabgrass. Tom shares some tips on how to reduce and eliminate it while also answering your gardening questions about mulch, fruit trees and dealing with winter damage in your landscape. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST04202013.mp3 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:00:00 EST 53:50 maine, gardening, mulch, loam, delivery, nutri-mulch, fruit trees, crabgrass, lawn fertilizer, winter damage, evergreens webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom opens up the mailbag and answers your spring gardening questions. Your questions, answered! Tom devotes the entire show to answering your gardening questions. Topics include growing fresh herbs, caring for japanese maples, vegetable gardening, planning a landscape and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST04132013.mp3 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 07:00:00 EST 53:50 maine, gardening, herbs, lettuce, cat grass, japanese maples, roses, vegetables, landscaping webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tim Lindsay of Bartlett Tree Experts stops by to talk with Tom about pruning and care of your trees. Tim Lindsay of Bartlett Tree Experts stops by to talk with Tom about pruning and care of your trees. Plus, Tom answers your questions about fertilizing perennials, placing plants near fire pits and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST04062013.mp3 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:00:00 EST 53:50 maine, gardening, fertilizing, perennials, trees, pruning, ticks, mosquitoes, fire pits, lawn mowers webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom talks to Carlos Quijano of Coast of Maine organic soils, mulches and fertilizers. Tom talks with Carlos Quijano of Coast of Maine about their organic soils, mulches and fertilizers and how you can use them in your garden. Plus, answers to your questions about pansies, planting trees and shrubs, and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST03302013.mp3 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 07:00:00 EST 53:50 maine, gardening, pansies, spring bulbs, coast of maine, soils, fertilizers, planting trees and shrubs webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's We offer some tips to help correct snow plow damage to your lawn and garden, plus Tom answers your questions. Snow plows often rip up our lawns and gardens during the winter here in Maine. We offer some tips to help reverse these problems. Plus, Tom answers your questions on dahlias, invasive plants and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST03232013.mp3 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 07:00:00 EST 53:50 maine, gardening, dahlias, invasive plants, plow damage, grow lights webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's A preview of this year's new trees and shrubs with Estabrook's Nursery Manager Jim Masse. We're talking new trees and shrubs with Estabrook's Nursery Manager Jim Masse this week. Plus, Tom answers your questions about amaryllis, pruning and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST03162013.mp3 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:00:00 EST 53:50 maine, gardening, amaryllis, forsythia, chamaecyparis, arborvitae, hydrangea, blueberries, pruning, paperwhites webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom is at the Portland Flower Show and previewing Hort Couture, an all-new collection of tropical and annual plants coming this spring. Mark Faunce of Hort Couture stops by to introduce an exciting new collection of annual and tropical plants coming this spring, and Tom revisits a question about impatiens. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST03092013.mp3 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 07:00:00 EST 53:50 maine, gardening, impatiens, hort couture, mark faunce, begonias webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Tom previews the 2013 Portland Flower Show and answers your questions The 2013 Portland Flower Show is almost here! Tom previews what you can expect to see and also answers your questions about terrariums, fairy gardens, seed starting and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST03022013.mp3 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 07:00:00 EST 53:50 maine, gardening, terrariums, fairy gardens, portland flower show, hort couture, seed starting webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's More of this year's new perennials, plus answers to your questions Estabrook's Nursery Manager Jim Masse returns to continue his preview of new perennials for 2013 and answer your questions. Plus, Tom talks houseplants and roses. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST02232013.mp3 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 07:00:00 EST 53:50 maine, gardening, houseplants, insects, perennials, winter webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Techniques to deal with slugs, snails and japanese beetles Tom discusses pest management techniques and answers your questions about perennials, soil, lilacs, snow load and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST02162013.mp3 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 07:00:00 EST 53:51 maine, gardening, slugs, snails, japanese beetles, perennials, soil, lilacs, winter, snow webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's Pruning tips and answers to your questions Tom talks about pruning and answers your gardening questions about roses, hydrangeas and more. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST02092013.mp3 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:00:00 EST 53:50 maine, gardening, pruning, roses, hydrangeas webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno Estabrook's This year's new perennials and answers to your questions Estabrook's Nursery Manager Jim Masse drops by to discuss new perennials for 2013 and Tom answers your gardening questions. http://www.estabrooksonline.com/about/podcast/shows/EST02022013.mp3 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 07:00:00 EST 53:49 maine, gardening, perennials webmaster@estabrooksonline.comno