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SUN 11/8/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

On this rainy Sunday broadcast live from Milberger’s Landscaping and Nursery, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson dive into winter vegetable gardening, highlighting ideal conditions for harvesting broccoli and planting root crops like carrots, beets, and radishes. The trio also takes caller questions on Sandhill crane migrations and bird-feeding strategies, details CPS Energy tree rebate options, and provides practical advice for choosing cold-hardy annuals and preparing landscapes for upcoming cold weather.

SAT 11/7/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, November 9, 2026

Live from Milberger’s Landscaping and Nursery, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson dish out expert South Texas gardening advice on everything from seasonal sales to fall lawn care. This episode covers essential techniques for protecting plants against upcoming cold fronts, choosing the best cool-weather annuals and winterizers, and managing late-season tomato crops alongside local monarch butterfly sightings.

SUN 11/1/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

In this Sunday follow-up episode of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson broadcast live from Milberger’s Landscaping and Nursery to check in on fall garden progress and answer listener calls. The team highlights early fall tomato harvests, proper acorn germination techniques for local oaks, onion varieties like "Candy," and best practices for protecting young shade trees from weather and wildlife.

SAT 10/31/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

In this Halloween edition of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson broadcast live from Milberger’s Landscaping and Nursery to share seasonal gardening tips and highlight local store deals. The panel dives into a detailed discussion on selecting hardy shade trees for South Texas—such as Sierra Red Oak, Chinquapin Oak, and Montezuma Cypress—while covering essential autumn yard care, native wildflower planting, and winterizer fertilization.

SUN 10/25/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, October 26, 2026

In this episode of Milberger's Gardening South Texas, host Alex Escobar and experts Dr. Calvin Finch and Mark Peterson broadcast live from Milberger's Landscaping and Nursery to share fall gardening tips, focusing on winter annuals like pansies, violas, and cyclamen. The team discusses shade tree selection, CPS Energy's green shade tree rebate, lawn winterizer fertilizers, and seasonal pest and wildlife advice while taking questions from callers.

SAT 10/24/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, October 26, 2026

In this episode of Milberger's Gardening South Texas, host Alex Escobar and experts Dr. Calvin Finch, Mark Peterson, and guest David Rodriguez dive into fall gardening essentials, focusing on landscape and patio citrus care, freeze protection techniques, and vibrant seasonal annuals. Broadcasting live from Milberger's Landscaping and Nursery, the team also shares advice on selecting shade trees, managing fall vegetable crops, and making the most of autumn planting opportunities.

SUN 10/18/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, October 19, 2026

Broadcast live from Milberger's Landscaping and Nursery during their Spooktacular Halloween event, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson share seasonal advice on preparing South Texas gardens for cooler autumn weather. The team answers caller questions on topics ranging from winterizing lawns and selecting shade trees to tracking fall wildlife, including migrating hummingbirds and monarch butterflies.

SAT 10/17/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, October 19, 2026

Broadcast live from Milberger's Landscaping and Nursery during their Spooktacular Halloween event, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson answer listener questions while highlighting fall garden preparations, seasonal plant sales, and local wildlife sightings like migrating hummingbirds and monarch butterflies. The experts also offer practical gardening advice on managing cold fronts, optimizing fall vegetable beds, protecting citrus, and selecting the best shade trees for South Texas soil.

SUN 10/11/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, October 12, 2026

In this episode of Milberger's Gardening South Texas live from Milberger's Landscaping and Nursery on 930 AM The Answer, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson answer caller questions while discussing cool-weather annuals like stocks, violas, and snapdragons. The trio also covers early fall vegetable planting, winterizer lawn fertilization, milkweed pruning for monarch migration, and the CPS Energy Green Shade Tree Rebate program.

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

Monday, October 12, 2026

In this pre-recorded episode of Milberger's Gardening South Texas on 930 AM The Answer, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson discuss seasonal landscape care as cooler autumn temperatures reach South Texas. The team highlights ideal cool-weather annuals—such as snapdragons, dianthus, petunias, and ornamental kale—while covering winterizer lawn fertilization, CPS energy shade tree rebates, cabbage looper pest controls, and current Stage 3 watering guidelines.

SUN 10/4/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, October 5, 2026

In this episode of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson answer listener questions on cool-weather vegetable gardening, milkweed pest management, and tree pruning techniques. The panel also outlines eligible species for the active CPS Energy Green Shade Tree Rebate program and highlights upcoming seasonal sales on fall mums and annual flowers at the nursery.

SAT 10/3/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, October 5, 2026

In this episode of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson discuss seasonal fall planting techniques, optimal lawn care strategies, and bird activity following recent rains in the San Antonio area. The experts detail proper selection for cool-weather flowers like rocket snapdragons, evaluate recommended shade tree options for the CPS Energy rebate program, and offer practical advice on vegetable harvesting.

SUN 9/27/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, September 28, 2026

In this episode of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson offer expert advice on transitioning your lawn for fall, applying pre-emergent fertilizers, and planting cold-tolerant seasonal vegetables and flowers. The team also answers listener questions about native plant options and hummingbird activity, while showcasing ongoing nursery sales on crepe myrtles, roses, and houseplants alongside upcoming community gardening events.

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

Monday, September 28, 2026

In this episode of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson discuss seasonal lawn care transitions, effective pre-emergent weed control, and strategies for establishing new plants as cooler temperatures and rain approach. The team also fields caller questions on managing persistent ant infestations in electrical boxes, addresses neighborhood oak wilt prevention, and highlights upcoming fall gardening events and nursery sales.

SUN 9/20/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, September 21, 2026

On this episode of Milberger's Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson dive into essential fall gardening practices, covering proper watering strategies for newly planted trees and optimal timing for cool-season vegetable transplants. The team also highlights upcoming local pollinator events, offers expert advice on propagating turmeric and ginger, and tackles the regional debates surrounding local pepper varieties and monarch butterfly migration timelines.

SAT 9/19/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, September 21, 2026

On this episode of Milberger's Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson discuss local fall gardening updates, including a call for listener data on native milkweed plantings and the highly anticipated arrival of migrating monarch butterflies. The team also fields live listener calls to troubleshoot tomato care, break down the differences between chili petine and piquin peppers, and share their top recommendations for drought-tolerant plants and birdbaths.

SUN 9/13/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, September 14, 2026

In this episode of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson offer expert advice for local gardeners, featuring a step-by-step masterclass on how to collect, select, and propagate native oak trees from acorns. The trio also takes live calls from listeners, answering questions on bird and butterfly identification, container plant winterization, and seasonal citrus care.

SAT 9/12/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Monday, September 14, 2026

In this episode of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson help San Antonio listeners navigate late-summer heatwaves while preparing their gardens for the upcoming fall and winter vegetable seasons. The trio takes live callers to discuss late-season vegetable selections, proper soil drainage for herbs like rosemary, and the safety of pest controls around native pollinators and visiting hummingbirds.

SUN 9/6/26 W ALEX ESCOBAR, DR. CALVIN FINCH, & MARK PETERSON

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Broadcast live from Milberger's Landscaping and Nursery in San Antonio, Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson offer seasonal advice on transitioning landscapes from summer to fall. Throughout the episode, the panel fields listener questions on managing heat stress in roses and controlling garden pests with BT, while highlighting fall vegetable seed selections, native pollinator plants, and storewide Labor Day sales.

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

Thursday, September 10, 2026

In this episode of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson broadcast live from Milburger's Landscaping and Nursery to guide listeners through the upcoming fall planting season. Joined by special guest and County Horticulturist David Rodriguez, the panel answers caller questions, breaks down essential care for native plants like kidneywood and desert willow, and shares timely advice on growing cool-weather crops, attractors for migrating pollinators, and preparing garden beds.

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