GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with landscape designer  Phyllis Gricus , about her research into light pollution's harmful effects on the garden. The plant profile is on Sundrops and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Planting a Garden Ba...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with author  Barbara Damrosch , about her latest book, A Life in the Garden *, about her lifetime of accumulated gardening wisdom. The plant profile is on Centaurea and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Coa...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with author and climate activist  Mike Tidwell , about his latest book, The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue *, which is an exploration of global warming’s impact on his own home block. The plant profile is on Pagoda Dogwood and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the Wha...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Robert Shaut, Director of Tree Operations at  Casey Trees , about the best choices for Urban Trees. The plant profile is on Basil and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on the Great Tomato Adventure by Chr...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with  Thomas Christopher , horticulturist, author, and podcaster, about Department of Government Efficency (DOGE)  impacts on gardening. The plant profile is on Trillium and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Las...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Ngoc Minh Ngo, celebrated photographer and author of  Roses in the Garden *, all about photographing flowers. The plant profile is on Kangaroo Paws and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Transforming Ur...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Wendy Brister, Marketing Director of  Cavano's Perennials , all about native edible plants. The plant profile is on Basket of Gold and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Playing with Frost by Christy Pa...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with author and naturalist  Melanie Choukas-Bradley  all about forest bathing. The plant profile is on Caladiums and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on the Easiest Mushrooms to Grow by Christy Page o...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Peggy Singlemann, host of  Virginia Home Grown , all about spring pruning tips. The plant profile is on Horsetail and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on the Great Plant Swap Mishap by Christy Page of  G...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dr. Mark DeBard, board member of the  International Lilac Society , all about Lilacs. The plant profile is on Trout Lily and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on the  Lilac in Nosferatu: Symbolism...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with  Peggy Anne Montgomery  with Garden Media Group, all about the Ranunculus family. The plant profile is on Fleabane and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on the Robins Reign of Spring from Christy...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Jeff Beneke, author of  Fences for Home and Garden: A Complete Guide to Selecting and Installing Wood, Masonry, Metal, and Living Fence s*, all about fencing your garden. The plant profile is on Persian Buttercups and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Ron Alexander, President of  R. Alexander Associates, Inc ., all about Biosolids. The plant profile is on Jerusalem Artichoke and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Blossoms in the Big Apple fro...

In this special episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we first hear from three members of the garden media --  ⁠Marianne Willburn⁠ ,⁠  Louise Clarke⁠ , and  ⁠Peggy Riccio⁠  -- who share their thoughts and opinions about the Philadelphia Flower Show 2025. In the second half, we are joined by  ⁠PHS' Andrew Bunting⁠ , who fills in some background and information about the...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mark Weathington, Director, and Tim Alderton, Research Technician,  JC Raulston Arboretum , all about Mahonia. The plant profile is on Hardy Cyclamen and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Uniqu...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Peggy Singlemann, host of  Virginia Home Grown , VPM/PBS TV, all about Rain Gardens. The plant profile is on Florist's Cyclamen and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Seeds of Joy from Chris...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Sam Hoadley, Manager of Horticultural Research at  Mt. Cuba Center,  all about Ironweed ( Vernonia  spp.) for the Mid-Atlantic Region. The plant profile is on Night-Blooming Cereus and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with  Kelly D. Norris , award-winning author and plantsman, about designing your natural garden. The plant profile is on Mangave and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on the Best Seed Starting Methods ...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with ecologist  Michael Gaige  about his work in Historical Ecology. The plant profile is on Foxglove and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Starting Seeds in Egg Cartons from Christy Page of  Green...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with  Paula Whyman , author of Bad Naturalist *, about her ecological education on a wild Virginia mountaintop. The plant profile is on Treasure Flower and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on 2025 Garden Reso...

In this special episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Debby Ward of Prior Unity Garden about all the new plants and products we saw at  MANTS 2025 . (We skipped the Plant Profile, What's New, and Last Word segments this time to devote more time to talking about all that cool new stuff.) BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month!...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Katie Dubow of the  Garden Media Group  all about 2025 gardening trends. The plant profile is on Silver and Gold Chrysanthemum and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Soil Solarization from Christy Page ...

In this special holiday episode, we share our  favorite gardening tools and products * perfect for gifting the gardeners in your life -- and yourself! * Disclosure: Some of these items were sent to us free to trial, but many we have repurchased on our own as well as for gifts for other gardeners. The gift ideas here are linked to an  Amazon affiliate account , so if you click on them and order any...

In this episode, we talk with  Serenella Linares , mycologist and Facility Director at Mount Rainier Nature Center, all about Lichens. The plant profile is on Blue Vervain and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Cultivating Chaos from Christy Page of  Green...

In this episode, we talk with Virginia Master Naturalist Kit Sheffield all about native ferns. The plant profile is on Strawflower and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Pilfered Petals from Christy Page of Green Prints. BTW, YOU can become a listener suppo...