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In this episode, Janey is taking on a very important topic for this time of the year: overwintering plants. This is a must listen, if you want to see some of your favorite plants in the garden next year!  Overwintering is a gamechanger for those who love their outdoor plants and don’t want to let them go. Join Janey as she guides you through the three methods for overwintering plants, the best pla...

Janey is welcoming back bestie, Robbie McMenomey from Visit Our Garden. In this episode they talk about some gorgeous plants to think about for fall interest. Janey’s taking notes from Robbie and sharing plenty of laughs along the way. Join them for fun and some major fall planting inspiration!  Robbie’s passion for gardening sparked when he accidentally grew a coleus from a cutting, and he’s been...

Join Janey and Jason for Part Two of their Question and Answer session! They’ll be tackling even more questions from Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat subscribers and fans. Learn about options for getting compost delivered to your property and what to consider when evaluating them. They’ll also discuss plans for the now infamous zig-zag planter, how to tell when a plant is truly established, and more! Don...

Janey is welcoming her favorite guest of all - her husband, Jason Santos! Together, they’ll answer questions from Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat subscribers and fans. Does Jason love his new gig at Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat? Are Janey’s plant preferences shifting  now that they live on a much larger property? Hear Janey and Jason these questions and more! Love what you’re hearing? Make sure to check ou...

Janey is excited to welcome back Sean and Allison McManus from Spoken Garden to talk fall gardening tips! In this episode, they share some helpful insights to get you set up for success this season, from the importance of mulching (with a clever tip that even surprised Janey) to practical advice for your fall gardening list. Sean and Allison also break down the different types of bulbs and classif...

Fall is here, and Janey is excited to welcome Sean and Allison McManus from Spoken Garden! Tune in as they share their journey to becoming (or maybe always being?) proud “plant nerds” and the unique joys of gardening in the Pacific Northwest. Sean and Allison only garden in containers, hear them chat about some of the perks and challenges of only container gardening and be sure to catch the next e...

Good things come to those that wait, right? In this episode, Janey talks about the challenges of waiting in the garden and discusses the importance of delayed gratification, not only in gardening, but in life!  You can’t rush Mother Nature and trying will only lead to frustration. Gardening is a practice in patience, a practice in mindfulness and Janey talks how the garden can teach us to slow dow...

Janey has all the fall feels and is welcoming Heather Blackmore from Here She Grows to celebrate the upcoming season. They chat about Heather’s background including what led her to become a Master Gardener and her work as the midwest field editor for Better Homes and Gardens. Hear them discuss “season extending perennials”, Heather’s plans for her fall garden and the fall gardening tasks she will...

In this episode, Janey welcomes back Rafael Galiano from Park Winters. Rafael and his partner, John Martin, are self-described opposites, but together they purchased the property 15 years ago. Since then, Park Winters has evolved tremendously, thanks to Rafael’s creativity and John’s expertise in hospitality management. Rafael shares what inspired them to start Park Winters, how it has grown over...

In this episode, Janey welcomes Rafael Galiano of Park Winters. Rafael started gardening at five years old and credits gardening with saving his life. The more Rafael talked about his life-changing experience, the more he realized his story was shared with many other gardeners - including Janey! Together, they reflect on the healing power of gardening and its profound impact on their lives and oth...

Janey welcomes Debb Cozzi back on the podcast to explore fall seed starting tips! Together, they discuss how to shift from starting annuals to perennials, with Debb sharing valuable insights on everything from understanding plant lifecycles to clever tips like using wet coffee filters and vermiculite on all her seeds. She’ll also share some of her successes, failures, and lessons learned as one ve...

In this episode, Janey welcomes Debb Cozzi from Debb’s Garden! It's time to get ready for all things fall, including fall seed starting. Debb, who lives on a two-acre property, turned to seed starting to transform her large space. Janey and Debb discuss what sparked Debb’s interest in seed starting and the best ways to begin your own seed-starting journey. Be sure to tune into the next episode for...

In this episode, Janey chats with lifelong gardener Sam Niemann. Sam’s love for gardening started early - he’d sneak out to visit the local garden center and would read every horticulture book he could get his hands on cover-to-cover. At 14, when he wasn’t hired at his local garden center because they doubted his expertise, Sam just started helping customers on his own! Tune in to hear how it all...

In this episode Janey welcomes Angela to discuss vermicomposting otherwise known as worm composting. They talk about using this method specifically in garden beds - worms are surprisingly smart and giving them space allows them to move to the conditions they need to survive, thrive and give your garden incredible benefits, like improving soil texture, structure and aeration, increasing nutrients a...

On this podcast, Janey welcomes Sara Bendrick where they dive into the world of ‘no mow, native lawns,' a fantastic alternative for traditional lawn landscapes. With more people swapping out traditional lawns for artificial turf, Sara talks about this awesome alternative, drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and full of charm, these native lawns can add a touch of whimsy to your outdoor space. Tune...

Janey welcomes Lauren Pratt on this episode for a conversation about the differences between native and invasive plants. Lauren is a lifetime gardener and the founding principal designer of Pratt Landscape Design. Put simply by Lauren, there are native plants that are great for where you are, but there are also non-native plants that are also great for where you are!  A sometimes controversial top...

In this episode, Janey is chatting with Phil D’Angelis from Phil’s Figs! Phil does not just love figs, he’s obsessed with figs! The obsession began when Phil had his first taste of a fresh fig while backpacking in Italy and when he started being able to grow them in his North Carolina garden. They discuss the best tips and tricks for growing and maintaining fig trees like the right time to prune y...

Join Janey for a chat with the owner of Bauman’s Family Farms, Brian Bauman. Bauman’s was started by Brian’s great grandmother as a small seed farm, and today has become a destination for families and gardeners alike. Coined by Janey as “Disneyland for Gardeners”, they talk about how Bauman’s came to be through five generations of the Bauman family.  Brian tells us what it is like to run a family...

Janey’s friend Maria Failla from Growing Joy with Maria is joining her on the podcast today! Join them to talk about Maria’s fascinating journey from Broadway actress and plant killer to full-time happy plant lady!  They will also discuss easy, practical tips from picking the right plant for your lifestyle, understanding your indoor light and much more! Maria is a wealth of information for all of...

Join Janey and Heather Wheatley for a conversation about Green Blindness, a little known term for not knowing the type of plants you’re seeing and more importantly not knowing the role they play in our environment. She’s on a mission to help us understand what knowing about plants can tell us from soil, water quality, history of an area and so much more!  They also discuss “biophilia” which is the...

Claudia Weekes from the Organized Homemaker is joining Janey again!  Claudia Weekes is a Master Gardener and registered dietitian from Georgia. Claudia’s husband was in a car accident a few years ago which left him paralyzed and with a traumatic brain injury. Claudia’s husband loved gardening before the accident so she was determined to get him back out there, but this time needed to think about a...

Claudia Weekes is a Master Gardener and registered dietitian from Georgia. Claudia’s husband was in a terrible car accident a few years ago which left him paralyzed and with a traumatic brain injury. Their whole lives changed and plans for the future shifted as Claudia looked for ways to assist him in their new reality.  Claudia created a sensory garden to help calm his mind and was so pleased wit...

Renowned Canadian artist Julia Veenstra is joining the podcast today to talk about one of her mantras: “Living and Working Artfully.”  Julia is known for capturing vivid landscapes, and also known for her love of gardening.  As a lifelong artist, Julia brings another viewpoint to the garden, including form, shape, color and composition. Come join Janey and Julia for a discussion on how living artf...

Author, blogger and Master Gardener Stacy Ling is on the podcast today sharing her secrets for creating a beautiful garden without all the work!  She has mastered the art of an easy-care garden and is giving us some tips and tricks! Stacy Ling is the author of the book The Bricks ’n Blooms Guide to a Beautiful and Easy Care Flower Garden and a blogger who writes the blog Bricks ’n Blooms from her...

While on a work trip to Southern Brasil, Ushio Sakazakai noticed some wild petunias growing in a unique way.  Instead of growing up, they were growing out.  Way out.  He took some seeds back home to Japan and eventually developed the plant we all know and love, the Supertunia! On this episode of the Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat podcast, Janey was able to sit down with the famed plant breeder to have...