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Howard Garrett is the leader in the practical research and the teaching of natural organic gardening, farming, landscaping, pet health, natural pest control and healthier lifestyles. You can watch the Dirt Doctor video podcasts on:
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About Howard
Howard Garrett’s experience includes landscape contracting, greenhouse growing, golf course planning and maintenance, and organic product development. He is an organic marketplace leader and consults on natural organic gardening, landscaping, farming, pet health, pest control and natural living.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree in park administration and landscape architecture from Texas Tech University in 1969. After a stint in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Howard began his career at Club Corporation of America where he worked from laborer to assistant course superintendent.
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Episode 826: August 22, 2026 ~ Dirt Doctor audio Cicada Killers Beetles and Fertilizer
Dirt Doctor This Week - Cicada Killers Beetles and Fertilizer The August 22, 2026, Dirt Doctor Podcast with Howard Garrett answering listener questions regarding insects, weeds,…
Episode 825: August 15, 2026 ~ Dirt Doctor Podcast audio Public event, Mealty bugs, Scale and Galapagos show
The August 15, 2026, Dirt Doctor Podcast with Howard Garrett answering listener questions and discussing photos sent in to illustrate the problems they asked about.…
Episode 824: August 8, 2026 ~ Dirt Doctor Podcast cactus compost, button bush, fasciation, and molasses
Dirt Doctor This Week - cactus compost, button bush, fasciation, and molassesThe August 8, 2026, Dirt Doctor Podcast with Howard Garrett discusses why cactus pads…
Episode 823: August 1, 2026 ~ Dirt Doctor Podcast Audio This Week - Biquinho "Little Beak" Peppers
The August 1, 2026, Dirt Doctor Podcast with Howard Garrett discusses a small Brazilian pepper he discovered in a restaurant that he now grows to…
Episode 822: July 25, 2026 ~ Dirt Doctor Podcast Audio Slime Mold, Plant Diseases, and Insect Control
The July 25, 2026, Dirt Doctor this week Podcast with Howard Garrett discusses how slime mold appears (lots of ways) and behaves in the yard…
