GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening
339 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsGardenDC is the award-winning podcast all about gardening in the greater Washington, DC, and Mid-Atlantic area. Hosted by Kathy Jentz, editor of Washington Gardener Magazine (www. WashingtonGardener.com). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support
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Dogwoods
April 13, 2024 20:19 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk all about dogwoods with George Waters, a horticulturist with the U.S. National Arboretum. The plant profile is on Loropetalum and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Stalking My Local Nursery by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy lis...
Organic Gardening
April 06, 2024 16:05 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with food system instructor and author* Tanya Denckla Cobb about organic gardening techniques. The plant profile is on Japanese Andromeda and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on the Wildflower Garden. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC P...
Making More Plants
March 30, 2024 16:34 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with renowned lecturer and garden book author Ken Druse about making more plants*. The plant profile is on Ipheion and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Sharing is Caring by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ Garde...
Mad About Mulches
March 23, 2024 16:05 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dr. Glynn Percival about mulching myths and facts. The plant profile is on Flowering Almonds and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on a Quirky Egg Hunt by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episo...
Planning Your Vegetable Garden
March 16, 2024 16:05 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Resh Gala about planning your vegetable garden. The plant profile is on Oxalis and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on My Failing Peach Tree by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 124: Ra...
Birdscaping
March 09, 2024 17:05 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Tim Mack about birdscaping. The plant profile is on Wind Anemone and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Garden Escape by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 174: Wildscaping https://wash...
Spring Garden Prep
March 02, 2024 17:05 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with horticulturist Miri Talabac about Spring Garden Prep. The plant profile is on Senetti and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Gathering Grapefruits by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode ...
Elderberry
February 24, 2024 17:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with herbalist Susan Belsinger all about Elderberries. The plant profile is on Dill and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Winter Dreams of Spring by Christy Page of Green Prints. See Susan's elderberry recipes at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/02/elderberry...
Amsonia
February 17, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Sam Hoadley, Manager of Horticultural Research at Mt. Cuba Center, all about Amsonia. The plant profile is on Coralberry and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Craving Summer Flavors by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listen...
Invasive Plants
February 10, 2024 15:53 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Maddie Hoagland-Hanson, horticulturist with Casey Trees, all about invasive plants. The plant profile is on Adonis amurensis and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Composting with Paul the Possum by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy liste...
Stoneleigh - A Natural Garden
February 03, 2024 17:05 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Ethan Kauffman, director of Stoneleigh, a new-ish public garden near Philadelphia, PA. The plant profile is on African Violets and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Thankfulness by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ Garde...
Why Winter Garden
January 31, 2024 01:11 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with returning garden Marianne Willburn, garden book author and speaker, about gardening in the winter. The plant profile is on Aronia and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Creating a Healthy Dip by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening...
Hollies
January 20, 2024 18:31 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Sue Hunter all about hollies. Sue is the owner of Heartwood Nursery and is president of the Holly Society of America. The plant profile is on Osteospermums and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Starting the New Year Off with a Bang by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked ...
New Plants and Products for 2024
January 13, 2024 16:54 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Peggy Riccio of PegPlant.com all about the new plants and products we saw at MANTS 2024. The plant profile is on Tillandsia and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on If at First, You Don't Succeed, Try, Try Again by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listenin...
Garden Trends for 2024
December 09, 2023 17:05 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Katie Dubow of the Garden Media Group all about 2024 gardening trends. The plant profile is on Collards and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Crape Murder by Craig McManus, host of The Garden Question Podcast. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episod...
Herstory of DC Gardens
December 02, 2023 17:05 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Kaitlin Calogera, a licensed tour guide and author about the women behind many of Washington, DC's public gardens. The plant profile is on Calendula and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Self-Sowing Plants by Dr. Allan Armitage. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ Gard...
Wildscaping
November 18, 2023 17:05 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Nancy Lawson, author of Wildscape* and The Human Gardener*. The plant profile is on Mock Orange and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Visiting the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network. Show Notes are posted at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/1...
Native Plant Fallacies
November 11, 2023 17:12 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Carol Reese, retired Extension Horticulture Specialist, about native plant fallacies. The plant profile is on Sweetgum and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Cooking with Pumpkins by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: Show Note...
Scent in the Garden
November 04, 2023 16:05 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Christopher Barrett Sheridan, The Flower Sommelier, about fragrance in the garden. The plant profile is on Loofah and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Fairy Gardens by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Episode 44:...
Murder in the Garden
October 28, 2023 16:08 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Marta McDowell, author of Gardening Can Be Murder and Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley*. The plant profile is on Blue Mist Shrub and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Fun with Pumpkins by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network. *You can order Garden Can Be Murder by Marta McDowell at...
Moon Gardening
October 21, 2023 16:19 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Jarema Osofsky of Dirt Queen NYC all about Moon Gardens*. The plant profile is on Cilantro and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Bumper Crops by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Episode 155: Planting by the Signs ...
Cyclamen
October 14, 2023 13:47 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with John Lonsdale of Edgewood Gardens all about Cyclamen. The plant profile is on Arugula and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Hostas by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Episode 43: Galanthus with David L. Culp http...
Favorite Fall Perennials
October 07, 2023 17:28 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Doug Oster, Pittsburgh's Garden Guru, about Favorite Fall Perennials. The plant profile is on Autumn Daffodils and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Flying Squirrels by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Episode 53: Su...
Flinging with the Garden Tourist
September 30, 2023 13:49 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Jana Milbocker, the Garden Tourist, all about the recent Fling tours of gardens in the greater Philadelphia, PA, region. The plant profile is on Jujube and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Cooking with Apples by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network. Jana's books: ~ The Garden Tourist: 120...
Figs
September 23, 2023 15:55 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Jon Traunfeld, Program Director of the UMD Home & Garden Information Center, all about growing figs. The plant profile is on Cleome and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out Dr. Allan Armitage**, who returns to share the Last Word on Plant Critters. **Dr. Allan Armitage is offering GardenDC listeners a discount for free ...
Gardening and the Weather with Margaret Roach
September 16, 2023 17:02 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with garden writer Margaret Roach, all about gardening and the weather. The plant profile is on Hardy Banana and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Growing Container Strawberries by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podc...
Begonias
September 09, 2023 16:01 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with John Boggan, a retired Smithsonian botanist, all about Begonias. The plant profile is on Salvia 'Black and Blue' and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on the Raspberries by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Ep...
Plant Geekiness and Must-Have Plant Picks
September 02, 2023 15:26 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Michael Perry aka Mr. Plant Geek, all about plant geekiness and his must-have plant picks. The plant profile is on Ninebark and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on the Joy of Apple Picking by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~...
Garden Myth Busting
August 26, 2023 16:57 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Derek Haynes, the Chocolate Botanist, all about garden myth busting. The plant profile is on Monkey Balls and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Bears and Blueberries by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how ...
Adaptive Gardening
August 19, 2023 16:12 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Duane Pancoast, author of The Geriatric Gardener, all about adaptive gardening. The plant profile is on the Franklin Tree and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on French Drain Systems with Craig McManus, host of The Garden Question Podcast. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as ...
Gardening in the 21st Century with Janet Draper
August 12, 2023 18:32 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Janet Draper, Horticulturist at the Mary Livingston Ripley Garden, part of Smithsonian Gardens. The plant profile is on Balloon Flower and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Gardening with Water from the late James van Sweden. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenD...
Herbal Mocktails, Cocktails, and Other Garden Libations
August 05, 2023 13:20 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with KIMANI Anku, founder of Gardening and Beats, about making herbal mocktails, cocktails, and other garden-inspired libations. The plant profile is on Shasta Daisy and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with garden designer and host of Better Lawns & Gardens Teresa Watkins, who shares the Last Word on growing houseplants ...
Garden Transformations
July 29, 2023 16:29 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Claudia Kousoulas author of Private Gardens of the Potomac and Chesapeake: Washington, DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia*, about garden design transformations. The plant profile is on Pickerel Weed and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out Dr. Allan Armitage**, who returns to share the Last Word on Plant Pronounciations. I...
Ginger and Turmeric
July 22, 2023 13:21 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with herbalist Susan Belsinger, all about growing Ginger and Turmeric. The plant profile is on Eggplant and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Mini Meadow Design by Graham Gardener, author of Tiny + Wild*. The full show notes are up at - https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast...
Gardening for Wild Bees
July 15, 2023 14:34 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Sam Droege, a wildlife biologist at the USGS, all about gardening for native and specialist bees The plant profile is on Bronze Fennel and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with a tribute to the garden writer Pam Harper* as our Last Word. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast...
Planting by the Signs
July 08, 2023 18:54 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Sarah L. Hall, author of Sown in the Stars (https://amzn.to/3rkFxMM)* all about planting by the signs. The plant profile is on Lotus and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with Ellen Zachos of BackyardForager.com, who gives the Last Word on Eating Your Weeds. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:...
Townhouse Gardening
July 01, 2023 15:24 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with David Yost, horticulturist and plant specialist, Merrifield Garden Center, all about small-space and townhouse gardening. The plant profile is on Vitex and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with returning guest, Doug Oster, who gives the Last Word on Succession Planting. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as ...
An American Garden Story
June 24, 2023 13:06 - 54 minutes - 50 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, returning guest Barbara Melera, president of Harvesting-History.com, shares the story of the Constitutional Convention and how a garden visit helped found a new nation. The plant profile is on Butterfly Weed and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with our host, Kathy Jentz, who gives the Last Word on whether gardening is only for t...
Heritage Seeds
June 17, 2023 14:57 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we speak with Bonnetta Adeeb of the Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance, a program under the non-profit STEAM ONWARD, all about heritage seeds. The plant profile is on Yarrow and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out Ellen Wells of Food & Flower Ink, who shares the Last Word on Growing Cucamelons. BTW, YOU can become a listener suppo...
Clematis
June 10, 2023 14:53 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk all about Clematis with Jeff Jabco, Director of Grounds and Coordinator of Horticulture at Swarthmore College and the Scott Arboretum. The plant profile is on Penstemon and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out Dr. Allan Armitage*, who returns to share the Last Word on heat in the garden. BTW, YOU can become a listener suppor...
Sourcing Native Plants
May 13, 2023 10:37 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Amanda McClean and Claudio Vazquez, co-owners of Izel Plants about sourcing native plants. Izel Native Plants developed a unique model in horticulture by consolidating the inventories of several native plant nurseries in a user-friendly website. The plant profile is on Baptisia and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out wi...
Garden Design for Plant Collectors
May 06, 2023 12:28 - 1 hour - 57 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with garden designer Linda Hostetler, about designing gardens for plant collectors. The plant profile is on Bletilla and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with Sean and Allison McManus of the Spoken Garden, who share the Last Word on why you should plant Liatris. Show Notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspo...
Serviceberries and Saskatoons
April 29, 2023 10:54 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with returning guest Stanton Gill, Extension Specialist in IPM and Entomology with University of Maryland Extension, and co-owner of MacBride and Gill Falcon Ridge Fruit Orchard in Westminster, MD, about growing Serviceberries and Saskatoons in the Mid-Atlantic USA. The plant profile is on Bearded Iris and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segme...
Sustainable Gardening Practices
April 22, 2023 14:01 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Lois J. de Vries, Executive Director of the Sustainable Gardening Institute and Library, about sustainable gardening practices. The plant profile is on Golden Ragwort and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with Dr. Allan Armitage, who returns to share the Last Word on Annual Plant Snobs. Show Notes are at https://washin...
Spring Color Inspiration
April 15, 2023 11:45 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Roger Davis, Longwood Gardens’ outdoor landscape manager, about their spring bulb color displays. The plant profile is on Spanish Bluebells and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Core Aeration from Jeff L. Rugg, author of Greener View Gardening. Show Notes are now up at https://washingtongardener...
Everything is Politics, Even Gardening
April 08, 2023 16:17 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dr. Sunil Dasgupta, host of the I Hate Politics Podcast, all about how politics impact gardening and vice versa. The plant profile is on PJM Rhododendrons and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word from Kim Stoddart, co-author of The Climate Change Garden*, on Building Natural Resilience in the Garden. B...
Flowering Cherry Trees
April 01, 2023 12:18 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dr. Margaret Pooler, Research Leader for Floral and Nursery Plants at the US National Arboretum, all about flowering cherry trees. The plant profile is on the Grape Hyacinths and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Crabgrass Prevention from Jeff Rugg, author of Greener View Gardening. Show Notes ar...
Balcony Food Growing
March 25, 2023 12:59 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Bill Dugan of the Food Gardening Network, all about growing food on your balcony. The plant profile is on the Spirea and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Signs of Spring from Heather Prince of the Fearless Gardening Blog. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month...
Hydrangea Care and Pruning
March 18, 2023 17:43 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Lorraine Ballato, author of Success with Hydrangeas. The plant profile is on the St. John's Wort and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with Dr. Allan Armitage who shares the Last Word on Gardening with Hydrangeas. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm...
Nature's Best Hope
March 11, 2023 12:21 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Doug Tallamy, author of Nature's Best Hope. The plant profile is on the Cornellian Cherry and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with Eva Monheim, host of The Plant a Trillion Trees Podcast, who shares the Last Word on Trees with Unique Services. Tallamy's books include Nature's Best Hope (https://amzn.to/40363q9), Natu...