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Watch video gardening tips from Metro natural gardening expert Carl Grimm, courtesy of AM Northwest, KATU-TV and KPTV.

Metro's natural gardening expert Carl Grimm has appeared numerous times on KATU TV's AM Northwest program to share his knowledge with viewers about how to grow a beautiful garden without having to use toxic chemicals. He has also appeared on KPTV. View videos below, or click links to see the clips on the websites of KATU and KPTV.

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Mastering meal moths and clothes moths

Jan. 19, 2012 – Get rid of moths without resorting to toxic pesticides. View KATU video

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Nontoxic rodent control

Dec. 22, 2011 – Mice and rats can be a problem but beware of toxic baits. Learn how to conquer rodents safely and naturally. View KATU video

Foiling fruit flies - naturally!

Nov. 17, 2011 – Keep fruit flies out of your face without using toxic pesticides. View KATU video

Bugs in your garden!

Nov. 9, 2011 – Learn easy ways to help friendly creepy crawlies live and work in your garden. View KPTV video

Ants!

Oct. 20, 2011 – Get the lowdown on keeping ants out of your house safely and naturally. View KATU video

Garden spiders are good

Sept. 15, 2011 – Spiders fight pests in your garden and are much safer than pesticides. View AM Northwest video

Natural summer pest control

Aug. 25, 2011 – Fight pests and disease in your yard without using harmful toxic chemicals. View KATU video

Learn to compost

June 8, 2011 – Questions about composting? Metro natural gardening expert Carl Grimm helps you get started turning your kitchen scraps into organic matter for your garden.

Planting your fall-winter vegetable garden

Aug. 24, 2011 – Easy soil prep and planting tips to help you extend the season of your edible garden. View KPTV video

Safe garden fun for kids

July 18, 2011 – Help your kids have fun in the garden while they learn about bugs, plants and compost – at home or at Blue Lake Park's Natural Discovery Garden. View KATU video

Get started growing edibles

June 15, 2010 – Soil prep, seeding and transplanting: Learn some simple steps to growing fresh ingredients in your garden.

Eliminate hazardous chemicals from your yard

Jan. 25, 2010 – Do you know what's really in the stuff you spray or spread on your yard? You can find effective solutions that protect the ones you love.View AM Northwest video

Toxic-free solutions

Jan. 25, 2010 – Pesky slugs? Leaf blight? Weeds? It's easier than ever to tackle garden problems without toxic chemicals.View AM Northwest video

Pre-spring weeding...naturally!

Feb. 7, 2011 – As signs of spring inspire you to go outside, you might see a little green carpet of weeds covering our garden soil. There are easy things you can do right now to prevent them without poisons. View AM Northwest video

Winter garden repair

Feb. 9, 2009 – Does your garden look like a disaster zone? Discover a treasure trove of tips to help heal your garden’s winter woes. View AM Northwest video

What's hot in gardening this spring?

March 19, 2009 – Learn the latest tips and trends in this spring's garden world. Get great planting ideas and see ways to stop weeds without worry and pests without poison.View AM Northwest video

Spring garden pest control

March 25, 2010 – Springtime in the garden. Ready to dig in?View AM Northwest video

Stir it up! Composting tips from the expert

March 26, 2010 – Learn how to make the most of your compost.View KPTV video

Growing a cover crop

April 16, 2011 – Learn the benefits of growing a cover crop. View KATU video

Earth-friendly gardening tips

April 23, 2009 – Many nontoxic products are now widely available. Here are a few tips to help us choose the best products for getting our gardens growing.View AM Northwest video

Sensory gardens for kids and kids at heart

April 29, 2010 - Looking for a great way to get your kids outside to explore the garden - and maybe even get them hooked on homegrown veggies? View AM Northwest video

Food gardening: Get a natural start with tomatoes!

May 22, 2009 - Haven't joined the food-gardening craze sprouting all over the region? May is a great time to stretch your dollars further with homegrown organic edibles.View AM Northwest video

Learn to compost

June 8, 2011 - Questions about composting? Metro natural gardening expert Carl Grimm helps you get started turning your kitchen scraps into organic matter for your garden. View KPTV video

Safely rid your yard of bugs

July 12, 2010 - Bugged by pesticides? No worries. There are safer solutions to summer garden problems. View AM Northwest video

Tackle garden pests without pesticides

Aug. 13, 2009 - You can rid your garden of pests and disease the natural way.View AM Northwest video

How to turn your brown lawn green again!

Sept. 8, 2009 - Give your lawn a "green" makeover and keep it beautiful, growing and Earth-friendly.View AM Northwest video

Organic lawn care

April 17, 2009 - From mowing to weeding to watering, check out these easy tips to grow a great looking lawn without toxic chemicals.

Backyard makeovers

Sept. 29, 2008 - Give your backyard a makeover and it will attract wildlife all winter long.View AM Northwest video

Creepy crawlies for your garden

Oct. 27, 2008 - Find out how creepy creatures can help your garden thrive without pesticides. Worms, beetles and beneficial bugs don’t just go "bump" in the night; they also help build healthy soil, eat bad bugs, and feed friendly birds.View AM Northwest video

What is hot in winter gardening: organics!

Nov. 4, 2010 - Sizzling tips to keep your winter garden growing healthy and strong.View AM Northwest video

Put nature's leaves to work for you

Nov. 16, 2009 - Why not just let your leaves lie on bare soil? They'll help keep weeds down, prevent polluted runoff into rivers and streams, add nutrients to your soil and provide vital habitat. View AM Northwest video

Gifts to inspire green gardening

Dec. 9, 2010 - Top tips for green gardening gifts. View AM Northwest video

Saving your garden from the winter freeze

Dec. 12, 2008 - Worried winter weather will wipe out your garden’s color and feathered friends? Have no fear. There are plenty of natural ways to protect your garden and the birds that visit.View AM Northwest video