DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden

Today, I want to tell you 5 different seed germination hacks to increase your germination rates AND more plants! Listen to hear our 5 seed germination hacks! Try these and see how they improve your seed germination this year!  Go to spokengarden.com/184 to see examples of these different seed germination hacks. We have partnered with Eden Brothers to be able to give you 15% off your next purchase...

Early seed sowing in winter to get ahead of this coming spring is essential if you are looking to maximize your growing time, so you need to know how deep to sow them to not waste seeds, your time, or your hard-earned money. So, let's go over how to do it.   The general rule is ... listen to hear more! We've partnered with Eden Brothers to be able to give you 15% off your next purchase when you en...

Today, I want to tell you the importance moisture plays in germinating your seeds early this winter ! Moisture is one of the key ingredients for seeds to germinate. Listen to learn more! Go to spokengarden.com/182 for general watering needs of the seeds we talked about in episode 181, right now! For specific seed sowing directions to start your own seeds during any time of year, pre-order our new...

It's almost the middle of winter and you are asking yourself "what seeds can I sow right now to get a jump on this coming spring"? Listen to this episode to hear which flower and vegetable seeds you can sow right now! Go to spokengarden.com/181 to see a larger list of seeds to sow right now. For specific seed sowing directions, pre-order our new book being released on 3/9 "The First-time Gardener:...

Hardy Cyclamen, also known as "Persian Violet or Sowbread"   is a striking winter blooming plant for either indoors or for an outdoor gardens. Today I am going to tell you about the species Cyclamen coum. Listen to learn more and how it can fit into your garden! You can find cyclamen to buy online from Eden Brother's , Michigan Bulbs and more. Visit to spokengarden.com/180 ICYMI, Our new book's re...

The New Year means new plants, right? On this episode we describe 7 different kinds of plants. Listen to learn the 7 different kinds of plants you can add to your garden this year! Our new book, The First-time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers, (new March 2nd release date) covers more about each of these kinds of plants in chapter 1. Go to this episodes webpage at spokengarden.com/179 to see th...

  Today, I want to tell you about one fun new gardening trend to look for in the New Year ! Listen to learn about this new trend and get some quick ideas for your garden. Go to spokengarden.com/178 for the link to the Garden Media Group's 2021 garden trends and more. Also, watch our YouTube #Short video on three garden trends to watch for in 2021, from our YouTube Channel. You can f ind othe r qui...

With the Christmas holiday over, you might be thinking about taking down your tree, but what should you do with it? Listen to this quick episode to hear 7 ways to repurpose your Christmas tree. Find links for each one of these ideas by going to spokengarden.com/177 . You can f ind othe r quick-tip garden topics at  spokengarden.com  and click the Listen Tab. And make sure to subscribe! We'll see  ...

A greener 2021 sounds great and we can all do our part to be good stewards of our gardens and planet. This Christmas, help that gardener you know be a little greener in the new year with these 5 holiday gift ideas. Listen to hear about these greener gift ideas. You can find out more about each one of these green gift ideas by going to spokengarden.com/176 .   You can f ind othe r quick-tip garden...

The holiday season is here! Because temperatures and weather can be a lot colder and harsher this time of year for many of us, we tend to spend more time indoors and not out in our garden. But … we can still bring the beauty of plants indoors during this season Listen to hear what these 5 indoor holiday plants are! We'll have plant care information for each of these plants at spokengarden.com/175...

Today, I want to tell you what plants you  can actually prune this winter in your garden . Whether a new or experienced gardener, listen to hear which specific plants you can actually prune this winter in your garden. Also, make sure to know why you are pruning. Listen to DIY Episode 172 for reasons to prune . Learn more about winter pruning do's and don'ts, and reserve your spot for our December...

Today, I want to tell you what sheet mulching is and how your garden can benefit from it . Do you know what it is?     Listen to learn more! Go to this episodes webpage at spokengarden.com/173 to get examples of sheet mulching materials to use in your garden. F ind othe r quick-tip garden topics at spokengarden.com and click the Listen tab. And subscribe! We'll see ya in the Garden! All rights res...

Today, I want to  tell you  the one thing you need to do before you start pruning. Listen to find out more and h ead over to spokengarden.com/172 for more examples. If you want to know more about pruning and the do's and don'ts of pruning this winter, sign up for our upcoming December 10 th webinar at spokengarden.com/winterpruningwebinar . F ind othe r quick-tip garden topics at spokengarden.com...

Today, I want to tell you i f you have flowering bulbs in your garden, then you need to know (and maybe you already do) these 3 reasons if you can leave them in the ground or not over the winter months. Listen to learn more. To find out how hardy specific daffodils, tulips, crocus, muscari, crocosmia, dahlias, and others are, go to spokengarden.com/171 to see the a hardiness temperature table. F i...

Today, I want to   tell you why it seems like you need to keep replanting new Tulips every year. To find out more and how to encourage tulips to flower and multiply from year to year, go to spokengarden.com/170 . F ind othe r quick-tip garden topics at spokengarden.com and click the Listen Tab. Also, go to youtube.com/c/spokengarden to see our daily gardening videos. And subscribe to this podcast...

Today, I want to tell you what heeling in plants is and how you can do it to protect your potted plants  this winter . The cooling and brisk temperatures are here and your container plants are definitely feeling it. Don't leave your container plant's roots exposed this winter. Listen to this podcast to learn how to heel them in and protect their roots. Go to spokengarden.com/169 to watch our heeli...

Today, you'll hear about 7 popular annuals and perennials to take cuttings and propagate this fall. One thing you might not have thought of is that fall is great time to propagate certain plants. Yes, it's true! Learn which 7 perennials and annuals you can take cuttings from right now! For more on each one of these plants, and supplies and tools you will need, go to spokengarden.com/168 .   F ind...

Today, I want to  give you beginning gardeners out there five pruning tips. Pruning is a big part of maintaining your plants. Listen to this episode to hear five tips to prune your plants and want some general direction. Go to spokengarden.com/167 for examples of these five pruning tips and for more pruning episodes and learning links.   F ind more  at spokengarden.com and click the Listen Tab. Ch...

Today, I want to answer your question "which perennials should I cut back this fall?" Find out which perennials to cut back this fall, AND how to promote beneficial insects this winter. Go to spokengarden.com/166 to see a more expanded plant list of plants to cut back this fall.   You can f ind othe r quick-tip garden topics at spokengarden.com and click the Listen Tab.   And subscribe to this pod...

Today, I want to tell you our pruning tips for beautiful hydrangeas this fall. Listen to hear our three steps to pruning your hydrangeas this fall. Go to spokengarden.com/165 to get more tips on how best to prune your hydrangeas. Want to learn more about fall pruning? Register now for our fall pruning do's and don'ts webinar and find out what plants can be cut back this fall! Go to  www.spokengard...

Today, I want to tell you what the crown of a perennial plant is and why you should know, especially for this fall. Besides all the other fall gardening tasks we need to get done, we also need to divide and transplant plants in our garden, like Shasta daisies, hosta's, campanula, and peony's, to name a few.   Listen to this episode find out what a crown is to know how to divide your herbaceous per...

  Today, I want to tell you who the usual suspects are that either damage, dislodge, or eat your bulbs.   Ornamental bulbs are some of the most beautiful plants and flower out there. And, …. there are many garden critters out there that damage and want to eat your bulbs. Listen to find out the top 5 perpetrators who are damaging your bulbs.   Go to this episodes webpage at spokengarden.com/163 to...

Today, I want to tell you 3 ways that mulching this fall will help protect your plant's roots.   The Fall season will soon be upon us. This means we all need to start  protecting our plants this fall for the coming winter months and what better way to do this than to mulch your garden. Listen to hear how you can give your plants all the benefits of mulch with one easy tip AND our 3 ways mulch help...

Today we are talking about why planting in the fall in your garden is the best time of year to add more plants or transplant. Also we give you where to go online to get your bulbs ordered and a coupon code for Eden Brothers at the end of this episode. Go to spokengarden.com/57  to find our more and find links to everything we talked about. Help  Support Us On Patreon Connect with us on  Instagram...

Today, I want to tell you 3 reasons why planting perennial plants in the fall is important .   Perennials to plant this fall include hostas, yarrow, coneflowers, Shasta daisy's, blanket flower, and a whole lot more. But, why is it important to plant them in the fall?   Listen to learn these three helpful reasons to plant perennials this fall. As a reminder, double check your hardiness zones to be...