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SUN 5/31/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, June 1, 2026

The team is live from Milberger’s Landscaping and Nursery to help you navigate a lush, post-rain South Texas summer! Host Alex Escobar and experts Dr. Calvin Finch and Mark Peterson offer tactical advice for controlling aggressive Cat’s Claw vines with targeted stump killers, and they explain how to prune Crepe Myrtles correctly (hint: never "top" them!) to maximize summer blooms.

SAT 5/30/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, June 1, 2026

The team is live from Milberger’s Landscaping and Nursery to help you prep your backyard for a hot South Texas summer! Host Alex Escobar and experts Dr. Calvin Finch and Mark Peterson break down essential summer gardening strategies, including the famous 3-2-1 watering schedule for establishing new shade trees and why the resilient Mexican Sycamore is a top choice for local yards.

SUN 5/24/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

After a soggy week in South Texas, the clouds have parted! Join host Alex Escobar along with horticultural experts Dr. Calvin Finch and Mark Peterson as they broadcast live under a beautiful Sunday sun on the patio at Milberger’s Landscaping and Nursery. On this episode, the team focuses heavily on shifting our garden mindsets as we transition out of spring and gear up for the intense June heat.

SAT 5/23/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Grab your rain gear and join host Alex Escobar, along with horticultural experts Dr. Calvin Finch and Mark Peterson, broadcasting live from a wet and rainy patio at Milberger’s Landscaping and Nursery! In this episode, the team dives deep into the best practices for handling South Texas' erratic weather—explaining how recent heavy rainfall impacts the local aquifer system and what it means for your soil reservoir.

SUN 5/17/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, May 18, 2026

Live from the patio at Milberger’s Landscaping and Nursery, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson bring you a bright Sunday edition of Gardening South Texas on 930 AM The Answer. The trio chats about the high humidity and upcoming rain forecasts before answering live listener questions and sharing advice on the best tough, drought-tolerant plants for your South Texas landscape.

SAT 5/16/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, May 18, 2026

Live from the patio at Milberger’s Landscape and Nursery, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson bring you a breezy Saturday afternoon edition of Gardening South Texas. The guys celebrate a big San Antonio Spurs victory before diving headfirst into your local horticultural questions and highlighting the best ways to keep your yard thriving as the South Texas heat settles in.

SUN 5/10/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Join the team at Milberger’s Gardening South Texas as hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson share expert gardening advice, Mother’s Day plant specials, tree care tips after recent storms, and the best pollinator plants for South Texas landscapes. From roses and figs to lawn care and Festival of Flowers giveaways, this lively episode is packed with practical gardening wisdom for every green thumb.

SAT 5/9/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, May 11, 2026

Join the crew at Milberger's Landscaping and Nursery for a lively edition of Gardening South Texas as the hosts discuss storm damage at the nursery, caring for trees after heavy winds, Mother’s Day gardening specials, pollinator-friendly plants, roses, figs, water conservation, and expert advice for planting shade trees. Plus, listeners call in with questions about vegetables, roses, and landscaping while the team shares seasonal gardening tips perfect for South Texas gardeners.

SUN 5/3/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, May 4, 2026

In this episode of Milberger's Gardening South Texas, the team is broadcasting live from the studio once again as Milberger’s Nursery works to repair the damage from a massive live oak that took down power lines. Hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson discuss the "environmental agricultural difficulties" of the week and how the recent heavy rains are reshaping the San Antonio landscape.

SAT 5/2/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, May 4, 2026

In this episode of Milberger's Gardening South Texas, the team handles an unexpected "audible" after a massive oak tree took down power lines at the nursery, forcing the broadcast into the studio. Hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson dive into the aftermath of the recent heavy rains across San Antonio and the surrounding areas.

SUN 4/26/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, April 27, 2026

With temperatures hitting a humid 93°F, the team discusses the final stretch of spring gardening in South Texas. The central theme of this episode is the Monarch and Milkweed initiative, highlighting the success of recent classes and the final upcoming "AgriFest" workshop in New Braunfels.

The experts take live questions from the nursery patio, covering everything from managing Johnson Grass and garden grubs to the "beer trick" for protecting hostas. Dr. Calvin Finch also shares a professional "mea culpa" regarding herbicide labeling, reminding listeners that when it comes to garden chemicals, the label is the law.

SAT 4/25/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, April 27, 2026

In this episode, the experts broadcast live from the nursery patio following a week of significant rainfall that raised the San Antonio aquifer by ten feet. The team dives deep into the "Monarch and Milkweed" initiative, sharing updates on successful germination trials and upcoming classes in New Braunfels.

Dr. Calvin Finch offers a candid "mea culpa" regarding a recent newspaper article about herbicides, emphasizing the legal and practical importance of following product labels. The team also fields live questions from the audience on topics ranging from deer-resistant shade trees for allergy sufferers to why a Peace Lily might stop blooming.

SUN 4/19/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, April 20, 2026

San Antonio finally got the "real rain" it’s been waiting for! The experts kick off this Sunday episode celebrating a noisy night of thunder and an inch-and-a-half of much-needed moisture. From rain reports to tough-as-nails desert plants, this episode is a deep dive into the resilient species that make South Texas gardening unique.

SAT 4/18/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, April 20, 2026

Despite a cold front and heavy winds sweeping through San Antonio, the experts are back on the porch to help your garden thrive! This episode is packed with seasonal advice on everything from butterfly conservation to the best "tough-love" plants for South Texas.

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