You Bet Your Garden, the Orchid, March 8, 2007

We usually think of orchids as gorgeous and fickle indoor plants. But there's a whole world of hardy, perennial outdoor orchids! They grow anywhere from Alabama to Alaska. Our guest is Dr. Bill Mathis of the Wild Orchid Company, author of The Gardener's Guide to Growing Hardy Perennial Orchids. He will discuss varieties and growing conditions for these beautiful plants. During the Question of the Week, Mike McGrath will tackle an invasive weed that has many aliases. Whether you call it ground ivy, creeping Charlie, or "Gill Over the Ground" Mike has the cure to get this weed out of your lawn and flower beds! [Broadcast Date: March 8, 2007]