
On this episode of In the Garden with Andre Viette, Andre talks about Dogwoods, tent caterpillars and container gardening.

The peonies are in full bloom this spring and Andre Viette is talking about them! There are many varieties of Peonies and Andre talks about caring for them, when to prune and cut them back and where you can find Peonies to pick for yourself.
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So, you had a downpour of rain on your garden, but it only lasted for a few minutes. How much rain did you get? Do you still need to water your plants? Andre Viette talks about the importance of having a rain gauge and tracking your rainfall. Andre also talks about Woodpeckers. In the spring you hear them pecking away at your trees. Does that damage the trees? Andre tells you on this episode of In the Garden with Andre Viette.
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Everyone gardens…we’ll almost. If you live in an apartment and have house plants, you’re a gardener! When you have limited space, or you want to keep your plants from spreading, like certain herbs, container gardening is the way to go. Andre Viette talks about planting with containers and share tips on growing everything from flowers to vegetables in containers!
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It’s Mother’s Day weekend and on this week’s In the Garden with Andre Viette, Andre talks about the history of Mother’s Day and how it’s been celebrated over the years. Also, gardening gifts for moms.

The gardening season has come early in 2025, with temperatures climbing in the early spring and even late winter. That’s forced flowers to bloom and trees to bud early. Andre Viette talks about the impact of the warm temperatures, drought and more recent rainfall.

For years gardeners have turned to chemicals to control insects on their plants and lawn. On this episode of In the Garden with Andre Viette, Andre talks about the importance of limiting your use of chemicals, along with alternatives and natural ways to control insect pests.

On this episode of In the Garden with Andre Viette, Andre talks about roses and rose care. Aphids and other insects and disease can impact your roses. Andre talks about care and control of the pests and keeping your roses looking great!

The warm temperatures since February and March have brought plants into bloom earlier, and many plants are blooming early and some, that normally don’t start showing new growth until May or June, are already coming out. Andre Viette talks about the early growth and how to adjust when you do things, based on this year’s warmer temperatures.

This week’s In the Garden with Andre Viette show was broadcast live from the Harrisonburg location of Rocking R Ace Hardware. Andre talks about the Stihl Timbersports event going on at Rocking R Ace Hardware in Harrisonburg VA. Andre broadcast the show from their location.