Down & Dirty

Succulents are great for our hot, dry Southern climate. Gardener Jim Martin points out the variety of succulents at Hyams, a Charleston, S.C., area garden center. Then see how to turn those succulents into beautiful hanging baskets and containers for your home garden. For comments: downanddirty@charlestonparksconservancy.org
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In this episode, Jim Martin welcomes plant pathologist Kari Whitley to talk about common plant pests and diseases. For comments: downanddirty@charlestonparksconservancy.org
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If you thought composting was complicated, you're wrong! Jim Martin explains how simple it is to set up a composting container as well as what you should -- and shouldn't -- compost. If you like this video, consider a donation to the Conservancy to support more projects like this. https://www.charlestonparksconservancy.org/donate/

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What exactly do you do with your plants after freezing winter temperature attack the garden? Jim Martin shows how to trim back some of the "mush" while explaining which plants need to be left alone for a few more weeks. If you like this video, consider a donation to the Conservancy to support more projects like this. https://www.charlestonparksconservancy.org/donate/

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You see the fabulous finished product each month, but here we decided to give you a look at what happens behind the scenes. Have a little chuckle -- and then be sure to check out all the polished episodes of Down & Dirty with Gardener Jim Martin. If you like this video, consider a donation to the Conservancy to support more projects like this. https://www.charlestonparksconservancy.org/donate/

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Gardener Jim Martin offers up suggestions for some plants that do great indoors and shows a way to display bromeliads that's, well, unique. Watch the whole video because you won't want to miss the final display. Comments: downanddirty@charlestonparksconservancy.org. If you like this video, consider a donation to the Conservancy to support more projects like this. https://www.charlestonparksconservancy.org/donate/

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In this episode of Down & Dirty with Gardener Jim Martin, learn how to plant bulbs so they are flowering just in time for the holiday season (and figure out what to do with them when the holidays are over). So get ready to laugh and learn! Comments: downanddirty@charlestonparksconservancy.org. http://www.charlestonparksconservancy.org. Special thanks to Hyams Garden Center for the use of their space and products. If you like this video, consider a donation to the Conservancy to support more projects like this. https://www.charlestonparksconservancy.org/donate/

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In this episode of Down & Dirty with Gardener Jim Martin, learn about how to incorporate tropical plants into your garden. For comments: downanddirty@charlestonparksconservancy.org. If you like this video, consider a donation to the Conservancy to support more projects like this. https://www.charlestonparksconservancy.org/donate/

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Welcome to the premiere of Down & Dirty with Gardener Jim Martin, a monthly video podcast about gardening in the South. Jim isn't afraid to get down and dirty to demonstrate what you need to know to tackle your flowerbeds and vegetable gardens. In this episode: getting your veggie garden ready for fall. For comments: downanddirty@charlestonparksconservancy.org. If you like this video, consider a donation to the Conservancy to support more projects like this. https://www.charlestonparksconservancy.org/donate/

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