Your backyard microclimate

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008

You need to know more than just how hot or cold it gets in Kansas, if you want to keep your garden at its best. You should also know your growing hardiness number, so the plants you pick will actually survive. Meteorologist Alex Harrington digs right into it. Watch video.

Fall does not always mean dying plants

Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008

Learn why saving your summer plants will save you several tanks of gas. Watch video.

Green thumb won't get numb

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008

You don't need to let your gardening hoe and shovel get rusty quite yet. Meteorologist Alex Harrington gets his hands dirty planting spring bulbs and finds out how you can keep your green thumb working outside all winter long. Watch video.

Poinsettia's need tender loving care

Friday, Nov. 7, 2008

Just what steps do you need to take to keep your poinsettia healthy for years to come. Watch video.

Killer Poinsettias?

Busting myths and stating truths about poinsettia plants

Friday, Nov. 7, 2008

If you are planning on buying your children a new puppy for Christmas, will you need to keep its paws off your annual poinsettia plant? Watch video.

Gardening Tip 24: Arrival of fall means more yard maintenance

Monday, Oct. 27, 2008

49 News Anchor Gena Terlizzi speaks with our garden expert Dave Jackson, who explains why seeing fall foliage should prompt homeowners to head for the garden store. Watch video.

Getting up and dirty!

It's time to clean those gutters

Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008

Meteorologist Alex Harrington gets his hands dirty cleaning gutters, safely! Watch video.

Gardening Tip 21: Put your green thumbs to use in October

Monday, Oct. 6, 2008

49 News' Garden Expert Dave Jackson drops by the set of Good Morning Kansas to talk about how you can prepare now for beautiful flower beds come spring. Watch video.

Plants to enjoy all year long

Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008

If you want to start plants for next year's growing season this winter, you would think that they should all be grown inside. 49 Meteorologist Alex Harrington found out that at least one common flower can grow in some very cold temperatures. Watch video.

Fall coming in with a stomp

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008

Campbell's Winery held its annual grape stomp Saturday. But if this were a thousand years ago, just who would be doing all the stomping? Watch video.