DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden
553 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★ - 4 ratingsThe DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden is a quick podcast to help you become a better gardener right now. No matter what level of gardener you are, we are here to help you build your garden care knowledge and skills fast!
Sean is part of the dynamic-duo of Spoken Garden, with his wife Allison McManus. Together they create garden content for beginner and advanced gardeners everywhere to help them become better gardeners. Learn more about them and their journey at spokengarden.com.
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When to Fertilize Your Bulbs - DIY Garden Minute
March 30, 2024 16:57 - 3 minutes - 4.23 MBOn this episode, Sean breaks down the best times to fertilize your bulbs. Listen to hear the 4 level process of when you can add fertilizer to your bulbs to keep them healthy! Links in this episode: Bulbs - Generally Everything Bulbs Youtube Playlist BioTone from Espoma Eden Brothers New Bulbs for 2024 'Creme de Cognac' Dahlias Moonlight Mix Anemones and Ranunculus Pollen-Free Roselilies Thank you for listening! You can find other quick-tip garden topics on our podc...
10 New Summer Flowers from Seed - DIY Garden Minute
March 05, 2024 20:30 - 2 minutes - 4.12 MBOn this episode, we share 10 new summer flowers that you can grow from seed from our favorite online seed source, Eden Brothers. The ten are listed below with links to each, along with some other helpful links. Happy seed sowing and flowering growing! Zinderella Peach Zinnias Sunshine Mix Gazanias Alaska Salmon Nasturtiums White Goddess Stock Twilight Statice Jasmine Tobacco Double Click Cranberries Cosmos Joseph's Coat Early Splendor Amaranthus Fireball French Marigolds ...
How to Treat Your Seeds - DIY Garden Minute
February 28, 2024 17:39 - 3 minutes - 5.02 MBOn today's episode, it's all about how we treat our seeds to give them the best chance to germinate. There are different seed treatments out there to improve your germination rate and in this episode we cover the three main ones with seed examples: 1) Soaking, 2) Scarifying, and 3) Cold Stratification. Listen to hear seed examples that need one of more of these treatments and understand seed treatments better. Links in this episode: Get more seed tips and hacks from our YouTube Seed...
2024 Gardening and What's New This Year! - DIY Garden Minute
January 12, 2024 16:40 - 2 minutes - 4.09 MBOn this episode, hear what we are up to at the beginning of 2024 and what's on the horizon! Also, hear how you can start your 2024 gardening the right way! Check out our January 6th Live on YouTube: Sow your seeds at the right depth everytime with a Dibby! Our Etsy Shop On Amazon Thank you for listening! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
5 Garden Trends To Watch For 2024 - DIY Garden Minute
December 27, 2023 18:15 - 3 minutes - 5.37 MBOn this episode, you'll learn what 5 new garden trends to watch for in the new year (2024) and how you can add them to your garden! This episode is based off of Garden Media Groups yearly "Garden Trends" for 2024 and you can get the full report, including all 7 trends, by going to GardenMediaGroup.com and signing up for the report! Watch us talk about these five trends in our latest Garden Weekly News Roundup on Youtube! Seed sowing starts right now (especially for peppers, tomat...
Quick 2023 Garden Roundup and Happy Holidays to You - DIY Garden Minute
December 22, 2023 23:35 - 5 minutes - 5.68 MBOn this episode, we share some 2023 garden highlights with you and some lessons learned. Listen to hear what happened this year in our garden and click through to actually watch these on YouTube. Also, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays to you.🎄🎅 We'll see ya in the new year and we will definitely see you in the garden! ProvenWinners ColorChoice Hydrangeas in this episode: 'Firelight Tidbit' 'Fairytrail Bride' 'Let's Dance Can Do' 'Quick Fire Fab' Garden Highligh...
USDA Hardiness Map Update – Is It Still Useful? - DIY Garden Minute
December 15, 2023 20:58 - 3 minutes - 3.76 MBOn this episode, Sean tells you why the USDA Hardiness Zone Map is still relevant and why you should still use it when gardening. The map was updated this past November and there were differring opinions on if the map is still useful. Hear Sean's take. If you are looking for more garden-related news, check out our new YouTube video series we started, Weekly Garden News Roundup! Thank you for Listening and we'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music...
🎁7 Great Garden Gifts for 2023 - DIY Garden Minute Ep259🎄
December 07, 2023 00:35 - 4 minutes - 4.64 MBOn today's episode, we tell you about 7 great garden gifts for any level of gardener. Hear which gifts we highlight and describe, AND which will fit the needs of your garden or that gardener you need to buy for this holiday season. See the garden gift list below and follow links to each specific gift. Gift List: The Garden Guru Garden Tool Essentials Set SmartPots 6 foot raised bed planter Classic Cut Hand Pruners with a durable leather belt sheath Bellingham Bamboo Garden Gloves The In...
🤔5 Steps to Store Dahlia Bulbs For Winter 😮 - DIY Garden Minute
November 16, 2023 21:04 - 4 minutes - 10 MBOn today's episode, Sean tells you the steps to store your dahlia bulbs and other bulbs over this winter. Listen to hear these 5 easy and proven steps to safely store your bulbs this winter. Want more bulb tips? Pick through and watch our bulb videos on YouTube!😮😀 Click this link to learn more.👍🏼 Dibbies as Holiday Gifts: Etsy Shop Amazon All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Transplanting Plants Any Time of Year - DIY Garden Minute
October 30, 2023 21:18 - 2 minutes - 7.13 MBOn today's episode, hear three different transplanting mistakes to avoid and how to avoid them. Visit our YouTube channel for more fall gardening and transplanting tips by clicking this link! Also, if you want to sow your vegetable and flower seeds at the right depth everytime, visit our Etsy shop and Amazon to get your very own Little Dibby and Dibby XL! Little Dibbies and Dibby XL's on our Etsy Shop Little Dibbies and Dibby XL's on Amazon And, we'll see you in the garden! All...
Why Fall Planting of Perennials is a Great Idea - DIY Garden Minute
October 24, 2023 19:36 - 2 minutes - 6.01 MBOn todays episode, Sean tells you why Fall is a great time to plant perennials into your garden. Listen to hear there 4 different reasons to understand better why you should consider planting perennials this fall and hear examples of perennials to plant. Also, if you are sowing vegetable or flower seeds this fall, head over to our Etsy or Amazon shops to find your Little Dibby or Dibby XL to help you plant each seed at the right depth. Our Etsy shop Our Amazon shop Thanks for list...
4 Perennials That Can Flower in Fall and Spring - DIY Garden Minute
October 09, 2023 11:30 - 2 minutes - 5.98 MBOn this episode, it's all about double-duty flowering! These 4 perennials can flower in both the fall and spring for you. It's about finding that sweet-spot of growing conditions AND if any of these plants will grow in your garden. Listen to find out if you can grow any of these 4 perennials or what double-flowering plants need to give you two doses of color each year! Fall is here and it's cool-season vegetable seed sowing season. Get your very own Little Dibby or Dibb XL garden tool! Pic...
3 Things You Need to Do This Fall BEFORE Mulching Your Container Plants - DIY Garden Minute
September 25, 2023 18:38 - 2 minutes - 7.08 MBOn this episode, hear what you need to do BEFORE you put mulch in and around your container plants. These three things will set your plants up (and you!) for success for the months and seasons ahead! Check out how to do each of these 3 things by heading over to our @YouTube channel to watch our quick #shorts videos: https://www.youtube.com/@SpokenGarden/shorts Have all your seed sowing supplies ready, including your seed dibbers and widgers. The Little Dibby and Dibby XL help you sow you...
4 Ways to Prep Your Perennials in Containers at Summers End - DIY GM
September 14, 2023 22:13 - 3 minutes - 7.67 MBOn this episode, Sean tells you 4 different things you can do to prep your perennials in containers for fall and beyound. Listen to this episode to know what you can do to make sure your perennials are healthy and ready for the fall and winter months! If you want to see us cut back Coreopsis, Agastache, or Nepeta, watch one our more recent YouTube videos: https://youtu.be/vbZSoFdmYb0 Make sure to get your Little Dibby or Dibby XL at one of our three shops listed below so you are re...
7 Perennial Seeds to Sow This Fall - DIY Garden Minute
August 31, 2023 22:17 - 5 minutes - 12.5 MBOn today's episode, learn how to sow these 7 perennial plants this fall and if they will grow in your garden! The 7 perennials and their Eden Brothers links are: New England Asters Russell Lupine English Lavender Foxglove or Digitalis Oriental Poppies Black-eyed Susan Shasta Daisy For planting guides, follow this link! Get ready for Fall vegetable and flower seed sowing season by having the right seed sowing tool! Find your Little Dibby or Dibby XL at one of our shops/sto...
3 Time Saving Options to Simplify Garden Watering - DIY Garden Minute
August 09, 2023 16:56 - 3 minutes - 7.99 MBIn this episode, Sean tells you 3 different alternative options that can save you time when watering your plants. Listen to hear all three and save time while watering. And, we'll see ya in the garden! Products and links from this episode: Oya's Soaker Hoses Rain Barrels Where to buy Little Dibby and Dibby XL Etsy Shopify Amazon All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
What is Plant Heat Stress and What Plants are Affected - DIY Garden Minute
July 25, 2023 18:29 - 3 minutes - 7.45 MBOn today's episode, Sean talks about what plant heat stress is, what popular plants are susceptible, and what signs to look for in your garden. Listen to this episode to hear if you have any of these popular plants in your garden and what to plant heat stress can look like. Now, fall is right around the corner so make sure you have all your seed sowing supplies and tools ready to start sowing soon! Our exclusive, one of a kind Little Dibby and Dibby XL seed sowing tool helps you sow your ...
5 Reasons Your Summer Bulbs Arent Flowering DIY Garden Minute
July 17, 2023 20:30 - 3 minutes - 3.7 MBOn today's episode, learn these five different reasons why your summer flowering bulbs aren't actually flowering and what you can do about it. Sean lists these 5 reasons and lets you know exactly what you can do to make sure they flower next year! Also, it's that time of year to buy your fall planted bulbs! They are going fast! ,So head over to EdenBrothers.com to start building your shopping cart. Buy your bulbs now while supplies last! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music...
Rex Begonias - A Mini Plant Profile - DIY Garden Minute
June 23, 2023 21:49 - 3 minutes - 3.81 MBOn this episode, learn all about the Rex Begonia and how (if) to grow it in your garden! Sean breaks down what it needs to grow, what to expect for diseases and pests, and how to get the most out of your Rex Begonias. Listen to get the skinny on these beauties and click through the links below to learn even more! Rex "Jurassic Dino" Series from Ball Horticulture Spoken Garden Little Dibbies and Dibby XL's on Etsy Shop Amazon Store Shopify Store Listen to more garden topics on your ...
Will Begonias Grow In Your Garden? 7 Different Kinds - DIY Garden Minute
June 14, 2023 22:40 - 5 minutes - 6.21 MBOn this episode, Sean tells you about the 7 different kinds of Begonias out there, including ones that might even grow in your garden. Listen to find out more! You never know until you try! 😉 Links in this episode: Eden Brothers Tuberouse Begonias Our YouTube Video "Shade Loving Perennials That Bloom During Summer" Spoken Garden Podcast Page Thank you for listening and subscribing. We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tiss...
The Secret to Pruning Your Lavender Plants in Spring - DIY Garden Minute
May 17, 2023 22:26 - 2 minutes - 2.89 MBOn todays episode, I am going to tell you the one secret to pruning your lavender this spring! Are you ready? Lavender plants can be tricky when it comes to pruning them, BUT knowing this one secret will make you a lavender pruning hero! If you are looking for more pruning tips and know-how, check out our pruning YouTube video playlist by clicking here. Looking for more gardening podcasts? Click here to visit our podcast page to pick your garden category! Happy spring gardening 😉😊 ...
6 Summer Flowering Plants to Direct Sow in May - DIY Garden Minute
May 11, 2023 19:30 - 3 minutes - 5.19 MBOn this episode, find out THE one thing you need to know to direct sow these (below) 6 flowering plants to still see flowers from this year (just a little later 😉) ! Products mentioned in this podcast: Zinnias like Bonbon Bicolored Mix and Meteor at EdenBrothers.com Cosmos like Apricotta at BotanicalInterests.com Cape Daisy like Zulu Prince BotanicalInterests.com Nasturtiums like Fiesta Blend BotanicalInterests.com Celosia like Flamma Orange Verbena like Vanity Also, consiste...
3 Ways to Check if Spring Bulbs Are Alive Before You Plant Them - DIY Garden Minute
April 11, 2023 23:40 - 2 minutes - 3.14 MBOn this episode, find out 3 ways you can check if any of your bulbs are alive and their viability to flower before you plant them These 3 simple ways to check your bulbs viabilty are a must or you could be wasting your time and money. Listen and find out how to check your bulbs! If you want to see more of Allison and I planting bulbs this spring, head over to our YouTube channel and watch our latest video on planting gladiolus bulbs in a container. Eden Brothers.com, and American Mead...
5 New Spring Planted Bulbs To Add To Your Garden This Year - DIY Garden Minute
April 04, 2023 20:03 - 1 minute - 2.01 MBOn this episode, find out which 5 New flowering bulbs you can plant this spring to add to your garden. These 5 new spring planted, summer flowering bulbs area available at Eden Brothers.com, and American Meadows.com. These 5 bulbs were a part of our 12 new summer flowering bulbs that we shared in our weekly email last week. If you want to see the other 7 new spring planted, summer flowering bulbs this year, make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter, link in this episodes description...
Caring For Your Spring Flowering Bulbs in 5 Steps - DIY Garden Minute
March 31, 2023 23:46 - 3 minutes - 3.84 MBToday, I am going to tell you how to generally care for your spring flowering bulbs! From when to start watering them, when to fertilize, dead head, cut them back, and how to get them to go dormant, listen to learn how to care for your spring flowering bulbs in 5 steps! If you are looking for bulbs to plant in your garden, look no-further than EdenBrothers.com! They carry a wide assortment of both spring and summer flowering bulbs that are perfect for any garden. They still have bulbs in...
Is March Too Late to Plant Daffodils or Tulips? - DIY Garden Minute
March 13, 2023 18:23 - 2 minutes - 3.34 MBOn this episode, it's all about if you can plant fall-planted bulbs right now and into the early spring. Sean talks about which bulbs you can still plant right now and the ins-and-outs of getting it done. Listen to learn which bulbs you can still plant right now! Links mentioned in this episode are below: Bulb planting and care podcast episodes at SpokenGarden.com Watch our bulb planting playlist Get your Dibby XL and Little Dibby at our Etsy shop We'll see ya in the garden! All rig...
7 Shrubs You Can Prune in Winter - DIY Garden Minute
February 22, 2023 22:38 - 2 minutes - 2.81 MBOn this episode, it's all about pruning in the winter months. You CAN prune some shrubs in the winter to get them ready for this coming spring and summer. Listen to find out which 7 different shrubs you can prune right now. Links mentioned in this episode are below: Podcast Pruning Episodes at SpokenGarden.com Download our updated Pruning Freebie Watch our pruning playlist We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
5 Flowers That Attract Pollinators To Sow Right Now - DIY Garden Minute
February 01, 2023 21:57 - 2 minutes - 3.86 MBIf you're like us, you want to help promote and bring more pollinators to your garden. A great way to do this is to sow flowering plant seeds Right Now! On this episode, you find out 5 fun flowers to attract more pollinators in your garden that you can sow right now, when to sow them, and how to figure that out. Echinacea Lavender Petunia Eucalyptus Verbena Farmers Almanac frost dates: a direct link Checkout our "Winter Seed Sowing and Indoor Gardening Supplies" page to...
3 Exciting Winter Garden Activities to Kickstart 2023 - DIY Garden Minute Ep.238
January 03, 2023 00:22 - 2 minutes - 3.83 MBIn this episode, Sean tells you 3 exciting and fun winter garden activities to start your new year! Listen to hear all three and click the links below to find out more about what Sean talks about. National Garden Bureau - New Plants and 2023 Green Thumb Award Winners Eden Brothers new seed varieties and Botanical Interests new seed varieties Knowing Nature.com for microgreens Winter Seed Sowing and Indoor Gardening Supplies - our Amazon Shop page Thank you for listening! Head ...
3 Watering Tips For Overwintering Mums DIY Garden Minute Ep.237
December 20, 2022 22:36 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBOn this episode, hear how to best water you overwintering mums with our 3 tips! These work great whether you are overwintering your mums outside or indoors. Listen to hear our 3 tips and make sure you don't overwater your mums, or other plants, this winter! Get ready for the 2023 planting season by getting your Little Dibby or Dibby XL at our Etsy shop or Shopify store. Have your own accurate seed dibber ready to get your seed sowing game on! Pick from many different colors to personalize ...
10 Indoor Gardening Ideas When You Can't Get Outside - DIY Garden Minute
December 12, 2022 20:23 - 2 minutes - 2.88 MBListen to todays episode to hear 10 different indoor gardening ideas when you can't get outside to garden! Make sure to click the links below to see what we mean and what sparks your interest: Grow Microgreens, like at knowingnature.com Learn new garden skills by reading new books or taking free garden ecourses Grow hydroponic food, herbs, flowers Start seeds indoors Visit botanical gardens, indoor plant conservatories, etc Do garden crafts, like wreath-making, cards, or pr...
7 Seed Startng Holiday Gift Ideas - DIY Garden Minute
December 05, 2022 22:57 - 3 minutes - 3.71 MBOn today's episode, we have 7 seed starting holiday gift ideas we think will be perfect that gardener you know. From tools, supplies, materials, and seeds, listen to hear our fun list and look below for each gift ideas link to check them out! NewKits Plant Germination Seed Starter Kit The Seeding Square Gardeninnovations Seed-in Soil Digger and Soil Spacer Eden Brothers Vegetable Seed Variety Pack Botanical Interests Container Vegetable Collection Little Dibby Dibby XL We ...
(Release from this spring) 5 Fun Winter and Spring Deer Resistant Flowering Plants to Plant Right Now - DIY Garden Minute Ep219
November 27, 2022 22:42 - 1 minute - 2.53 MBListen to this weeks newest DIY Garden Minute to hear all about 5 fun deer resistant flowering plants you can plant right now! This episode was to be published earlier this year, but never was, so here it is. It still applies to planting plants this fall, so give it a listen and we hope it's helpful! Plant your seeds with confidence every time! Use the graduated seed depth rings on the Little Dibby to sow your seeds at the right depth! Choose from 6 different colors and buy your Little Di...
Last Frost Date vs First Frost Date - DIY Garden Minute Ep.234
November 27, 2022 20:54 - 2 minutes - 2.83 MBOn this episode, learn the difference between and the importance of your last frost date, in the spring, and your first frost date in the fall. Make sure to check out our Etsy shop for shopping deals on The Little Dibby and The Dibby XL this holiday seaon! We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
How to Prune 4 Types of Hydrangeas This Fall - DIY Garden Minute Ep.233
November 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 3.09 MBOn this episode, we go over 4 different hydrangeas that flower from different tissue maturity and how to think about each of them when pruning this fall. Listen to learn more and thank you for listening. We'll see ya in the garden! www.spokengarden.com All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
Saturday-LIVE-10-22-2022-4-Bulb Planting Tools and Much More! Ep 59
October 24, 2022 22:31 - 1 hour - 21.7 MBOn this Saturday LIVE, it's bulb planting season and we talk to you about 4 tools we use to get the job done and how each is BEST used. Also, we answer audience questions, talk about gardening in the news, what's new with us at Spoken Garden, and our top 3 viewed videos this week! There's a lot to chat with you about! So let's talk about gardening!! Bring your coffee or tea. 😊👍 ☕ Bulb Planting Tool Links from this Live: ⚒️ Corona Hand Trowel with graduated markings: https://amzn.to/3RFRP...
3 Ways to Know When to Transplant Your Water-Rooted Cuttings - DIY Garden Minute Ep 232
October 17, 2022 23:30 - 1 minute - 4.28 MBOn this episode, Sean outlines 3 different ways you can visually tell if your water-rooted cuttings are ready to be transplanted. Listen to hear when to get those cuttings transplanted into soil, pronto! Looking to take cuttings this fall? Download our Stem Cuttings Freebie for 20 perennials you can take cuttings from right now! We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
Saturday Morning LIVE 10-1-22 - Fall is Here - Q&A - & We are Trying New Things
October 03, 2022 21:29 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBOn this episode, we are trying out a new format for our Live Saturday Garden Chats covering not only audience Q&A's, but also a news article that goes over how gardening can help you live longer, and we talk about by pruning your hydrangea's is a good thing (going against what others are saying). Download and tune into this Saturday Live and we hope you enjoy it! Watch the LIVE here: https://youtu.be/PNNwWBiDh4Q We'll see ya in the garden! S&A All rights reserved for Spoken Garde...
How To Plant a Lasagna Bulb Planter This Fall - DIY Garden Minutes
September 20, 2022 00:15 - 3 minutes - 5.22 MBOn this episode, I go over the steps how to plant a 3-layer lasagna bulb planter this fall. Get your supplies ready! We are planting! This is a little longer episode, cause there is so much to say, but we hope it's useful info for your to get that planter done this fall. Click here if you want to see us plant a lasagna bulb planter during a previous live video on YouTube. Hear us talk more about lasagna bulb planter on Twitter this Wednesday! Supplies: - 2 bags of potting soil - 3+ dif...
The 5 Types of Flowering Bulbs and Examples of Each - DIY Ep. 230
September 12, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 5.59 MBOn this podcast episode, you'll learn about the 5 different types of bulbs and examples of each. If you're a new gardener and/or new to flower bulb gardening, our ebook "7 Popular Bulbs to Plant This Fall" will help you handle and plant these seven bulbs with our easy to follow 3 step planting process. Head over to our Etsy shop at etsy.com/shop/spokengarden to get your copy of our ebook and start learning more about fall planted bulbs now! Here is a direct link! We'll see ya in the ga...
4 Ways to Add Free Plants to Your Garden This Fall! DIY Garden Minute Ep. 229
August 30, 2022 00:28 - 1 minute - 2.29 MBOn this episode, find out four different ways you can make new plants for free this fall! If you don't know which plants to take cuttings from, click the link below to download a free list of 20 different perennials that you can take cuttins from this fall. https://spoken-garden.ck.page/cuttings Thank you for listening and we'll see you in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
How Should You Deadhead Your Verbena Plants? - DIY Garden Minute
August 11, 2022 21:37 - 2 minutes - 2.87 MBOn this episode, we tell you how to deadhead old flowers from your verbena plants so they can keep flowering the rest of the summer! Fun, and .... MORE FLOWERS! Yay!! Check out our YouTube #shorts video to see how to deadhead your Verbena plants: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WJRA7cTeBWA Planting seeds is easy! Plant at the right depth with confidence using the Little Dibby! Go to our Etsy Shop at etsy.com/shop/spokengarden to find 1 of 6 colors to buy your Little Dibby today! We'll s...
When to Harvest Zinnia, Cosmos, and Coneflower Seeds, Ep. 227
August 01, 2022 22:06 - 2 minutes - 4.64 MBDo you know when to harvest your zinnia, cosmos, or coneflower seeds? On this episode we cover when to harvest these seeds and what to look for, and how to handle them after harvest. Listen to know when to harvest these seeds and get a quick harvesting tip at the end. Thanks for listening! We'll see ya in the garden. If you ar sowing seeds this late summer or fall, check out The Little Dibby. Our seed sowing tool has graduated depth markings so you don't have to guess anymore or use a pe...
5 Common Dahlia Pests - Found Where, Damage, & Control or Prevent Them Ep.226
July 29, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 8.15 MBOn this episode, we talk about 5 common dahlia pests for you to look for. For each pest, we tell you what damage they can do, what damage to look for and where to find them on your dahlias, AND how to either control or prevent them from further damaging your plants. These products are mentioned in this episode: - Sluggo Plus for slug, snail, and earwig prevention - Neem Oil Spray for insect and fungal control - The Little Dibby Seed Sowing + Seedling Transplanting Tool Thanks for l...
Easy Wave Petunias - A Mini Plant Profile - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 225
July 19, 2022 16:01 - 2 minutes - 4.13 MBCaring for your Easy Wave Petunias is easy and we outline how to give your Easy Wave's the best care on this episode. Checkout and learn more about Easy Wave Petunias at www.wavegardening.com . If you are gathering seed sowing tools and supplies, or shopping for holiday gifts, make sure to checkout The Little Dibby! Plant seeds at the right depth with confidence! Go to our Etsy Shop at www.etsy.com/shop/spokengarden to find 1 of 6 colors to buy your Little Dibby today! We'll see ya in t...
4 Summer Care Tips For Hardy Mums to Increase Fall Flowers
July 12, 2022 23:54 - 2 minutes - 14.1 MBOn today's episode, we have 4 summer care tips to maximize your garden mums flowers this fall. Listen to hear all 4 and get your mums fall-ready. Visit our YouTube channel to watch our mum videos! We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
What is Root Pruning and 5 Reasons To Do It? - DIY Garden Minute
July 06, 2022 11:34 - 1 minute - 2.31 MBOn todays episode, find out what root pruning is and hear five reasons why you should consider doing it when transplanting or moving your plants. If you want to see us root prune a large False Dracaena, head over to ur YouTube channel to watch the video "Cordyline australis Transplanting Project". Also, head over to spokengarden.com and click on the Listen tab to listen to more of our podcast episodes. Have fun gardening and we'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken ...
Summer Watering Best Practices - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 222
July 03, 2022 23:27 - 2 minutes - 9.96 MBSummer is finally here and one of the most important garden chores during this time of year is watering. So, here are 6 summer watering best practices we hope you find helpful to keep your plants healthy and hydrated during these hot months. Click here to watch our watering videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ6rP_rhn7I&list=PL0bGScNOgvzKYZIeJknouwbMkFZSBsBaq We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
Seed Sowing - Part 1 - Kinds of Sowing|Pro's and Con's
April 04, 2022 23:16 - 8 minutes - 10.2 MBHey there! Sean here from Spoken Garden, and we are here to help you become a better gardener! On this episode, I talk about different kinds of seed sowing, what seeds need to germinate, and the pro's and con's of sowing seeds. We hope there are good nuggets of info for you to take away from this episode. We'll see ya in the garden! Links from episode: - SpokenGarden.com - The Little Dibby All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by The Lookers.
Itoh Peonies and THE Most Important Planting Tip - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 221
March 28, 2022 22:05 - 1 minute - 2.65 MBOn this episode, learn what an Itoh Peony is, their basic growing info, and what THE most important planting tip is to make these plants thrive in your garden! Watch our YouTube video on how we plant two of these amazing plants: https://youtu.be/ePObKxiePxY Find your own Itoh Peonies at M Lilies and Perennials out of Stayton, OR! http://mliliesperennials.com/product-category/peony/ We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by The Lookers.