GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening

In this episode, we talk with Carol Connare,  The Old Farmer's Almanac  editor-in-chief, about using the almanac in garden planning. The plant profile is on Stokes Aster 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 the Cranberry Debate from Christy Page of  Green...

In this episode, we talk with Anna Mische John, Vegetation Maintenance Supervisor with the  City of Takoma Park , MD, about weeding techniques. The plant profile is Gaura 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 Ways to Pickle from Christy Page of  Green Prin...

In this episode, we talk with Susan Pell, Executive Director of the  U.S. Botanic G arden , about plants that fight back. The plant profile is on Holiday Cactus ( Schlumbergera  spp.) 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 12 Things to Grow in Your Greenhou...

In this episode, we talk with garden consultant  Andrea Whitely , with an Australian gardener's view of American gardens. The plant profile is on Jewels of Opar 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 a Perfect Fall Day from Christy Page of  Green Prints . B...

In this episode, we talk with Dan Heims of  Terra Nova Nurseries , about Coral Bells ( Heuchera spp.). The plant profile is on Mexican Sunflower ( Tithonia s pp.) 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 the Tale of Rosie from Christy Page of  Green Prints ....

In this episode, we talk with orchardist and author  Diane Flynt , about heirloom apples of the South. The plant profile is on Pitcher Plants 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 Wings of Freedom from Christy Page of  Green Prints . Diane's book can be or...

In this episode, we talk with food historian and author Dr.  William Woys Weaver , about pumpkins and squash. The plant profile is on Closed Bottle Gentian 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 Purring Among Petals from Christy Page of  Green Prints . BTW,...

In this episode, we talk with Heather Wheatley, Marketing Specialist with  Proven Winners , about Hollywood's portrayal of gardening. The plant profile is on Autumn Daffodils 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 Concord Grapes from Christy...

In this episode, we talk with Annette Cormany,  Master Gardener Coordinator  in Washington County, MD, about Fall Garden Prep. The plant profile is on Marigolds 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 Apple Growing During Climate Change from Chri...

In this episode, we talk with  Debby Ward of Prior Unity Garden about all aspects of Seed Catalogs. The plant profile is on Ground Cherry 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 Seed Libraries from Christy Page of  Green Prints . BTW, YOU can bec...

In this episode, we talk with  Ciara O'Brien , Founder of the  Prince Georges County Seed Library , all about seed libraries. The plant profile is on Cotton 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 Freezing Butternut Squash from Christy Page o...

In this episode, we talk with  Helen Yoest , author of  Beginner's Guide to Garden Planning and Design *, about taking simple steps to create good garden design. The plant profile is on Mandevilla 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 Love,...

In this episode, we talk with  Barbara W. Ellis , author of  Container and Small-Space Gardening for the South , about containers for hot and humid climates. The plant profile is on Hollyhocks 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 the Dog Days of Summer fr...

In this episode, we talk with Lourdes Osorio, host of the  Native Plant Channel , about drought-tolerant natives. The plant profile is on Devil's Trumpet ( Datura ) 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 the Little Shopkeeper from Christy Pa...

In this episode, we talk with Basil Camu, co-owner of  Leaf & Limb tree service , about natural tree care. The plant profile is on Angel's Trumpet ( Brugmansia ) 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 Hollyhock Memories from Christy Page...

In this episode, we talk with horticulturist  Carol Allen  about food safety in the garden. The plant profile is on Acanthus 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 How Not to Kill Your Blueberries from Christy Page of  Green Prints . BTW, YOU ca...

In this episode, we talk with filmmaker  Cintia Cabib , about her garden-related documentaries. The plant profile is on  Portulaca  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 Flower Power for Your Veggie Patch from Christy Page of  Green Prints . BT...

In this episode, we talk with Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the  Pennsylvania Horticultural Society , about garden watering tips. The plant profile is on  Alstroemeria  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 Garden Yoga from...

In this very special episode, show host Kathy Jentz is interviewed by intern Josh Panepento about the podcast's first 200 episodes and some of the behind-the-scenes production secrets. The plant profile is on Egyptian Starflower 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...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with  Jessica Damiano , the Associated Press' gardening columnist, about gardening extremes. The plant profile is on Angelonia 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...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Josh Singer, DC Parks and Recreation Community Garden Specialist , about dealing with rats and other destructive garden critters. The plant profile is on Love-in-a-Mist 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 N...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with returning guest Kim Roman of  Square Foot Gardening 4 U about growing herbs in the shade. The plant profile is on Blue-eyed Grass 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...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with returning guest Phil Normandy about a small town arboretum. The plant profile is on Creeping Raspberry 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 Stumpy's Farewe...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mike Lizotte with  American Meadows  about Reduce Your Lawn Day and planting mini meadows. The plant profile is on Hosta 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 C...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Fran Carden about  Historic Garden Week  and local garden tours. The plant profile is on Creeping Jenny 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 Celebrating May Da...