Horticultural Hoaxes: Unveiling Garden Myths

The Helpful Gardeners

In every gardener's journey, we encounter a plethora of tips, tricks, and age-old myths that have been passed down through generations. But have you ever wondered if those 'golden rules' are actually based on solid ground or merely sprouting from hearsay? Today, the gardeners will bring clarity to the muddy waters of gardening myths.

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In this weeks episode ....

• 00:00 | Introduction
• 04:30 | Myth: You need ants for peonies to bloom.
• 07:00 | Myth: Hydrangeas will turn blue if you bury a nail under them.
• 12:15 | Myth: Spruce trees cause acidity so other plants can't grow.
• 18:10 | Myth: Coffee grounds act as fertilizer and weed control.
• 22:00 | Myth: Cutting tomato leaves so fruit will ripen quicker.
• 26:00 | Myth: Using Tomato Leaves to Control Aphids.
• 32:00 | Myth: Grass Clippings will create thatch on lawns.
• 36:40 | Myth: Use epson salts as a garden fertilizer.
• 40:00 | Fun Fact: How many organisms live in soil?
• 44:30 | Next week.... WATER!

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RESOURCES

Myth: Crushed Tomato Leaves Kill Aphids

Myth: Coffee Grounds good for the Garden

Myth: Hydrangea Myths

Podcast Episode: Trees & Shrubs W Jean-Mathieu Daoust

Podcast Episode: Lawncare Tips W Shelley Vance of Scott's Canada

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