DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden

On 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: ' Fir...

On 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 Li...

On 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...

On 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 Benjam...

On 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 Ets...

On 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...

On 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-s...

On 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 re...

On 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 t...

On 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...

In 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 .

On 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...

On 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...

On 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 Di...

On 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...

On 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? Cli...

On 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 Bl...

On 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 late...

On 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 bul...

Today, 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 b...

On 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 playlis...

On 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 ga...

If 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...

In 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 a...

On 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...