GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Bill Dugan of the  Food Gardening Network , all about growing food on your balcony. The plant profile is on the Spirea 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 Signs of Spring from Heather Prince...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with  Lorraine Ballato , author of  Success with Hydrangeas . The plant profile is on the St. John's Wort 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  Dr. Allan Armitage  who shares the Last Word on Gardening with Hyd...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Doug Tallamy, author of Nature's Best Hope. The plant profile is on the Cornellian Cherry 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 Eva Monheim, host of The Plant a Trillion Trees Podcast, who shares the Last Word on Trees...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mark Weathington, Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum , all about Daphne shrubs and their relatives. The plant profile is on Sarcococca 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 Steve Ellington, host...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Kristen Pullen the Woody Ornamental Portfolio Manager at Star® Roses and Plants  all about growing bountiful berries in small space. The plant profile is on  Phlox stolonifera and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New s...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Brent Heath of Brent and Becky's Bulbs all about forcing bulbs into bloom. The plant profile is on Daphne 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 Teri Speight of Cottage in the Court, who shares the Last Word on Sustaina...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Maria Rodale , author of  Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden . The plant profile is on Northern Spicebush 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 Dr. Allan Armitage ,&n...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Gary Pilarchik of  The Rusted Garden about home composting. The plant profile is on Stinking Hellebore 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 Greg Peterson of The Urban Farm podcast, who sh...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with  Lee Miller , landscaper designer and blogger, about plants for shade. The plant profile is on Abutilon 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 C.L. Fornari , who shares the Last Word o...

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 Carex for the Mid-Atlantic Region. The plant profile is on Pink Muhly Grass 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 horticulturist Leslie Harris all about the new plants and products we discovered at MANTS 2023. The plant profile is on Boxwood 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 garden designer and host of Better Lawns & Gardens T...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Annie Martin of Mountain Moss all about gardening with moss. The plant profile is on Orange Cosmos 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 Kim Roman of Square Foot Gardening 4 U , who shares the Last...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Katie Dubow of Garden Media Group  all about 2023 gardening trends. The plant profile is on Poinsettia 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 Dr. Allan Armitage*, who returns to share the Last Word o...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Gary Lewis of  Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants all about groundcovers. The plant profile is on Amaryllis 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 Carol J. Michel , who shares the Last Word on 5...

In this episode 129 of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Cat Kahn of HarvestShare all about harvest collections for the hungry. The plant profile is on Paperwhites 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 Marianne Willburn , who shares the Last Word on Winter...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Shannon Currey of Izel Plants all about ornamental grasses and sedges. The plant profile is on American Persimmon Trees 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 Doug Oster, who shares the Last Word on his Daffodil Obsessi...

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Brent Heath of Brent and Becky's Bulbs all about lesser-known bulbs. The plant profile is on Garlic and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. Dr. Allan Armitage shares the The Last Word on Joe-Pye Weed. He is also offering a&...

In this episode of the GardenDC Podcast: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Gregg Tepper, Senior Horticulturist at Laurel Hill , all about garden cemeteries. The plant profile is on Celosia 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 also solicit contributions for a new segment -- The Last Wo...

In this episode, we talk with Ashlie Thomas aka The Mocha Gardener and author of  How to Become a Gardener: Find empowerment in creating your own food security .*  The plant profile is on Brazlian Verbena 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 also introduce a new segment -- The Last Word. *Amazon...

In this episode, we talk all about raised bed gardening with Joe Lamp'l, founder of https://joegardener.com/ and author of  The Vegetable Gardening Book: Your complete guide togrowing an edible organic garden from seed to harvest . The plant profile is on Osage Orange Trees and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. BTW, YOU can become a l...

In this episode, we talk all about cover crops and preparing our growing beds for winter with Gary Pilarchik of The Rusted Garden . The plant profile is on Fuchsia and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at:  https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support . SHOW NOTE...

In this episode, we talk all about the Autumn Color Forecast and what creates that brilliant annual tree foliage display with John R. Seiler, Alumni Distinguished Professor, Forest Biology at Virginia Tech. The plant profile is on Colchicum and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events.  BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter...

In this episode, we talk all about the Gold Medal Plants program with Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the  Pennsylvania Horticultural Society . The plant profile is on Dahlias and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at:  https:...

In this episode, we talk all about Japanese Maples with Matt Millage, formerly with the USNA and now Public Space Manager for the Georgetown BID in Washington, DC. The plant profile is on Dianthus and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at:  https://...

In this episode, we talk with Margaret Pooler , Supervisory Research Geneticist with the USDA-ARS , all about Crapemyrtles. The plant profile is on Coleus and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at:  https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support . The SHOW NOTES are...