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On our show, we tell stories to make climate change seem less overwhelming. We know that our episodes are no replacement for massive policy changes...
- Added: Mar 24, 2021
- Length: 04:00
How would you like to get all of your electricity from renewable sources? It turns out, you can, and you don’t even need to put panels on your roof...
- Added: Mar 22, 2021
- Length: 03:28
On this episode of YBYG Mike prepares you for the '17' year itch: CICADAS!! 'Pharaoh Cicada' AKA 'Brood X' returns to the East Coast and beyond! ...
- Added: Mar 19, 2021
- Length: 54:58
Learn all about lemurs with Faye Goodwin from the Duke Lemur Center. Mixed with great music!
- Added: Mar 18, 2021
- Length: 58:00
I order a lot of takeout food these days. And I often cringe when I see the packaging, especially when I get all of those little soy sauce packets....
- Added: Mar 15, 2021
- Length: 03:54
There are about 5.5 million different species of bugs and they make up nearly 80% of all animals on Earth. But all is not well with the world’s mos...
- Added: Mar 08, 2021
- Length: 03:53
Today, we have a question from listener Tom Chun. Recently, his water heater stopped working. Tom didn’t have time to spare, so he just went with t...
- Added: Mar 01, 2021
- Length: 03:46
In this episode of YBYG the 'Trilogy' on Seed Starting is Complete with tips for Spring! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
- Added: Feb 17, 2021
- Length: 54:58
Take a look out your window. What color is the ground? It turns out that what you see plays a big role in the speed of climate change.
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- Added: Feb 15, 2021
- Length: 03:35
- Purchases: 1
On Part 2 in a 2021 Trilogy on Seed Starting Mike plants the seeds for success in a sequel Question of the Week!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!
- Added: Feb 11, 2021
- Length: 54:58
If you follow the news about climate change, you’ve probably heard the phrase “net zero.” But what does “net zero” really mean?
- Added: Feb 08, 2021
- Length: 03:37
Today we have a question from Natalie Herbermann. She’s heard that when you put your clothes in the washing machine, they can leave behind harmful ...
- Added: Feb 01, 2021
- Length: 03:44
On this episode of YBYG Mike digs into Legumes and when and how to start seeding in the Question of the week! PLUS Seed Pioneer, Renee Shepherd '...
- Added: Jan 27, 2021
- Length: 54:58
Taking into account the energy that goes into making a whole new car, is it more energy-efficient to keep the gas car you already have, or to get a...
- Added: Jan 27, 2021
- Length: 04:00
On this episode of YBYG Mike answers an International Question of the week! And your International phone calls!!
- Added: Jan 20, 2021
- Length: 54:58
Today, we have a question from listener David Kellogg. He’s a big fan of solar power, but he wants to know, is it better to put solar panels on you...
- Added: Jan 18, 2021
- Length: 03:41
On this new episode of YBYG Mike answers a Question of the week on care tips for Southern Crape Myrtle- in Northern climates. Plus your caring pho...
- Added: Jan 13, 2021
- Length: 54:58
Today, we’re answering a question from Ada, a student from Bristol, Rhode Island. She wants to know the best thing kids can do at home to help stop...
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- Added: Jan 11, 2021
- Length: 03:33
- Purchases: 1
On this new episode of YBYG, Mike teaches you how to get RID of RATS! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
- Added: Jan 07, 2021
- Length: 54:58
In June of 2020, a 72-year-old man in the UK named Gerald Stratford posted a photograph of himself in his garden on Twitter. He wrote, “Just giving...
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- Added: Jan 05, 2021
- Length: 25:11
- Purchases: 1
In this Fresh Look Mike McGrath reviews the annual question; Is it ethical to use fallen leaves for garden mulch and compost making? Or should we l...
- Added: Dec 30, 2020
- Length: 54:58
In part 2 of this Avocado double whammy Mike dives into the compost pile with a special guest! Plus a refresher on 'Nationwide' Avocado Seeding in...
- Added: Dec 16, 2020
- Length: 54:58
On this episode of YBYG Mike covers Interstate Avocado Seeding in the Question of the Week! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
- Added: Dec 09, 2020
- Length: 54:58
Hydroelectric power is the most widely-used renewable energy source in the world. It creates about one-sixth of the world’s electricity. But how ex...
- Added: Dec 09, 2020
- Length: 03:58
On this new episode of YBYG Mike goes over the differences in Winter pruning (and not pruning) techniques. Plus your fabulous phone calls!!
- Added: Dec 02, 2020
- Length: 54:59
