Latest Gardening tips Podcast Episodes
012 - How To Repot Houseplants
ASK gardenstead with Jaz and Shannon - February 06, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutesRepotting houseplants is almost like an art form! But a big question often remains: to repot or not too repot?! You might be surprised at how often you don't have to actually repot your plants. Listen as Jaz and Shannon share their tips and tricks on when and how to repot your houseplants.
How to Arrange Flowers Like a Pro
ASK gardenstead with Jaz and Shannon - January 23, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutesFollow Shannon along as she shows you how you too can create flower arrangements like a pro. Every flower and every tool Shannon uses is 100% organic and environmentally conscious! 🌷🌱 0:17 - Easiest way to create the best flower arrangement 1:19 - The best herbs you need for your flower arrang...
011 - How to Arrange Flowers Like a Pro
ASK gardenstead with Jaz and Shannon - January 23, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutesFollow Shannon along as she shows you how you too can create flower arrangements like a pro. Every flower and every tool Shannon uses is 100% organic and environmentally conscious! 🌷🌱 0:17 - Easiest way to create the best flower arrangement 1:19 - The best herbs you need for your flower arrang...
010 - How to NOT kill your Orchid
ASK gardenstead with Jaz and Shannon - January 13, 2020 19:00 - 15 minutesHowdy! You know Shannon came prepared to talk orchids when she puts her farmer's hat on. Watch and learn as Shannon gives you the low-down on how to keep your orchids alive. They are definitely one of those flowers that are extremely popular, yet high-maintenance. That's why we've gathered up ...
009 - What Your Plant is Trying to Tell You - with House Plant Journal
ASK gardenstead with Jaz and Shannon - December 11, 2019 18:00 - 21 minutesHold on. Wait a second. Don't forget, your plant is more than a pretty object. It's alive! Whether you are beginning your houseplant journey or established an indoor jungle, light is the prerequisite on how to know what your plant will need. In this episode of ASK gardenstead Jaz, Shannon, and...
008 - House Plant Journal Interview on Why He Wrote The New Plant Parent
ASK gardenstead with Jaz and Shannon - November 15, 2019 05:00 - 31 minutesIn this episode of ASK gardenstead Jaz interviews Darryl Cheng, author of “The New Plant Parent” and the man behind @Houseplantjournal. In "The New Plant Parent," Darryl focuses not only on the importance of light in relation to houseplants, but rather that light is “the prerequisite, the founda...
007 - Flower Power
ASK gardenstead with Jaz and Shannon - October 08, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutesAn episode dedicated to flower gardening. Jaz and Shannon discuss tips and tricks on growing and helping your flowers thrive in your garden.
006 - Tomato Talk With Luay
ASK gardenstead with Jaz and Shannon - September 10, 2019 01:00 - 22 minutesThe Tomato Episode: Jaz and special guest Luay from @urbanveggiegarden take a deep dive on tomatoes. Also, stick around for tips on those pesky Japanese Beetles.
005 - Herb gardening tips and tricks
ASK gardenstead with Jaz and Shannon - August 26, 2019 19:00 - 21 minutesJaz and Shannon cover lots of herb gardening questions and share some tips and tricks from the gardenstead herb gardening group.
004 - Managing Your Outdoor Garden
ASK gardenstead with Jaz and Shannon - August 12, 2019 15:00 - 24 minutesJaz and Shannon discuss tips and tricks on managing your outdoor vegetable and flower gardens. They cover everything from weeding, to watering, to fertilizing and pollinating.
003 - Let's Talk Houseplants
ASK gardenstead with Jaz and Shannon - August 03, 2019 22:00 - 25 minutesFrom bringing home a new plant to moving your outdoor plants indoors to keeping your cat out of your plants and getting your orchid to bloom again, Jaz and Shannon talk all things houseplants.
002 - How To Get Rid Of Pests In Your Garden - Slugs, Squirrels, Rabbits and more...
ASK gardenstead with Jaz and Shannon - July 25, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutesIn this episode we talk about Jaz and Shannon's favorite vegetables to grow, growing sweet peas and how to deal with garden pests. Your garden isn't alive if something isn't eating it. That being said there are some proven methods to get rid of the "bad pests and insects". From hand picking, us...
001 - How to NOT kill your houseplants! Tips and tricks for taking care of your house plants.
ASK gardenstead with Jaz and Shannon - July 15, 2019 16:00 - 42 minutesIn our premiere episode of ASK gardenstead with Jaz and Shannon we cover everything houseplants - from watering schedules, propagating, pinching your jade plants and much, much more!!!
Episode 50 - Do We Need Garden Design?
Gardening the Hudson Valley - February 24, 2016 11:45 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsShould you start with a design or does design evolve over time?
Episode 49 - Why You Need Flowers in the Vegetable Garden
Gardening the Hudson Valley - February 10, 2016 18:12 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt's more than beauty. Flowers serve a vital role in the vegetable garden, stopping the spread of disease, controlling which insects get to stick around and making our lives easier. Here's some more info and tips for getting started.
Episode 48 - Spring Garden Show Season
Gardening the Hudson Valley - January 27, 2016 17:24 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsEven though we can't start planting outdoors just yet - soon, but not yet - we can get a taste of spring by visiting one of the local garden and flower shows. I talk about 3 within driving distance that will satisfy your longing to breath in air saturated with the scent of warm soil.
Episode 47 - Can Anyone Garden?
Gardening the Hudson Valley - January 06, 2016 00:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhat does it take to enjoy gardening? Is it a personality thing? Maybe a disorder? My friend thought it looked enticing, until she gave it a half-hearted try. Here's my advice to her and anyone who is discouraged about gardening.
Episode 46 - El Nino in the Garden
Gardening the Hudson Valley - December 23, 2015 13:30 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe're all familiar with El Nino. He comes around every few years and totally confuses us about winter. I'm not complaining that it's too warm for me, but it's not the best winter weather for the garden. Here are a few things to keep an eye on, until things go back to normal.
Episode 45 - Does Your Garden Tell a Story
Gardening the Hudson Valley - December 09, 2015 19:26 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWould someone visiting your garden get a glimpse of who you are? If your garden doesn't reflect you every bit as well as your home does, here are some ideas to help you shape your garden's story.
Episode 44 - Fall for Garden Design
Gardening the Hudson Valley - November 25, 2015 16:47 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsYou might not consider fall to be the ideal season for evaluating your garden's design, but you can learn a lot by studying your garden when all the leaves have fallen.
Podcast Ep. 43 - Winterize Your Garden
Gardening the Hudson Valley - November 11, 2015 00:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt may be November, but it's still nice enough outdoors for the plants to be growing - which means there's work to be done. A little care now can mean the difference between winter dieback and winter dormancy.
Episode 42 - What to Do with All Those Leaves
Gardening the Hudson Valley - October 28, 2015 17:38 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPiling your leaves at the edge of the road for pick up is a waste of garden gold. Here are 6 things you can do with your leaves that won't take much time or effort on your part and will make your garden richer.
Episode 41 - Why Leaves Change Color
Gardening the Hudson Valley - October 14, 2015 00:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt happens every year, so it's easy to take it for granted or even miss the show. Those dazzling fall colors the leaves turn don't change by accident. Here's what causes all those colors and how to predict if it will be a great year for fall foliage.
Episode 40 - Gardening Tips from Vanderbilt Gardens
Gardening the Hudson Valley - September 30, 2015 18:50 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe formal gardens at the Vanderbilt Historic Site in Hyde Park are a great place to visit, but they also hold a lot of lessons for our own, much smaller gardens. Today I bring some of the tips and ideas I was given by 2 of the Vanderbilt Garden Association Volunteers. The group has been working ...
Episode 39 - Are Mums Really Hardy?
Gardening the Hudson Valley - September 23, 2015 17:41 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMums are everywhere in the fall. They call them Hardy Mums, but most of them wind up in the garbage. Can mums really be hardy? Sure. Follow these tips.
Episode 38 - Over-Wintering Root Vegetables
Gardening the Hudson Valley - September 16, 2015 15:01 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHave a few carrots, turnips, or beets still in the garden. Why not let them stay there and sweeten up. Today's podcast is about how to store your root vegetables in the garden, so - snow permitting - you can harvest them in January.
Episode 37 - Planning for Bulbs
Gardening the Hudson Valley - September 09, 2015 19:28 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt's hotter than July, but the bulbs are out in the nurseries and it's time to scoop some up. Today we talk about the best bulbs for the Hudson Valley and how to guarantee a great show next spring.
Episode 36 - Herbs for Fall Planting
Gardening the Hudson Valley - September 02, 2015 00:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAs the vegetable garden starts to fade, herbs are a great way to fill in those increasing bare spots. Not every herb loves fall's cooler weather, but these 6 will be as welcome in the garden as they are in the kitchen.
Episode 35 - Shopping for Fall Bargains
Gardening the Hudson Valley - August 26, 2015 17:44 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsTips for making smart choices when you go bargain shopping at nurseries in the fall.
Episode 34 - Fall Tasks for a Better Spring Garden
Gardening the Hudson Valley - August 19, 2015 16:22 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSome easy jobs for late summer, that will give you a headstart next spring.
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