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In Doug’s Garden S4E4 Rooftop hops at the Convention Center and touring Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Did you know there are 20 foot tall hop plants growing on top of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center? This amazing collaborative project between North Country Brewing and the Convention Center creates a beer called Rooftop Hops. Learn how two high school buddies put their heads together to create this innovative growing system. I'm also giving a personal tour of Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent, England. It was my third visit to this wonderful garden. 'Super Chili' is my favorite hot pepper, learn how to grow peppers in containers, it's easy and fun. Rob Kruljac from Davey Tree explains how to deal with invasives like barberry and others.

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How to Grow Healthy, Blight Free Tomato Plants from PTL

One of the most common problems gardeners face are tomato plants infected with early blight or septoria leaf spot.
These fungal issues plague tomatoes, especially during a cool, wet season.
Here are some easy steps to keep those tomatoes healthy and disease free from Pittsburgh Today Live.

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Join me on a trip of a lifetime to Southern Italy and Sicily, watch webinar detailing every stop too.

Join me for an amazing trip to explore Southern Italy and the Island of Sicily October 29th through November 10th, 2025. This is the best time to be in Italy as the weather will be perfect and the crowds will be small.

We’ll visit Palermo, Monreale, Agrigento, Valley of the Temples, Piazza Armerina, Giardini Naxos, Taormina, Strait of Messina, Winery Tour & Tasting, Matera, Sorrento, Positano, Pompeii and many other places.

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In Doug’s Garden S4E3 a visit to Choderwood, one of Pittsburgh’s hidden gems.

This week for In Doug's Garden by Davey Tree I'm visiting to Choderwood, one of Pittsburgh's hidden gems. This amazing garden on the Allegheny River is a spectacular combination of art and gardening. Planting lilies with the help from Flowerbulbs.com, how to get shade plants thriving and showcasing a repeat blooming lilac. Rob Kruljac from Davey explains what to expect when and arborist visits.

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