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 of GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode...
Apr 12, 2025•57 min•Season 7Ep. 236
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 GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 22...
Apr 05, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 235
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 of Lilacs and Death . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast ...
Mar 29, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 7Ep. 234
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 Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast ...
Mar 22, 2025•54 min•Season 7Ep. 233
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 What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Creating Multi-fruit Lemon Trees from Chri...
Mar 20, 2025•53 min•Season 7Ep. 232
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 from Christy Page of Green Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per ...
Mar 08, 2025•59 min•Season 7Ep. 231
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 show. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://po...
Mar 01, 2025•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 230
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 Unique Basil from Christy Page of Green Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as...
Feb 22, 2025•58 min•Season 7Ep. 229
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 Christy Page of Green Prints . Reach out to your local Chesapeake Landscape Professional Certified Designe...
Feb 15, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 227
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 the Last Word on Love Grows from Christy Page of Green Prints . You can find Mt. Cuba Center's Vernoni...
Feb 07, 2025•59 min•Season 7Ep. 227
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 from Christy Page of Green Prints . You can order Kelly's newest book, Your Natural Garden , at o...
Feb 01, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 226
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 Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https:/...
Jan 25, 2025•59 min•Season 7Ep. 225
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 Resolutions from Christy Page of Green Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as...
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 224
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! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support . If you liked this episode, yo...
Jan 11, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 7Ep. 223
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 of Green Print s. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how a...
Dec 07, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 222
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, Washington Gardener Magazine gets a few pennies added to the account for the referral. BTW, YOU can ...
Nov 30, 2024•49 min•Season 6Ep. 221
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 Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https:...
Nov 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 220
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 supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/...
Nov 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 219
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 Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https:...
Nov 09, 2024•58 min•Season 6Ep. 218
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 Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://po...
Nov 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 217
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 Greenhouse from Christy Page of Green Prints. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 ...
Oct 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 216
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 . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcaste...
Oct 19, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 215
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 . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcast...
Oct 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 214
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 ordered at: https://amzn.to/3zXDUJr (Note: This is an Amazon affiliate link.) Show Notes are posted to h...
Oct 05, 2024•57 min•Season 6Ep. 213
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, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters....
Sep 28, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 212
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 Page of Green Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! Se...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 211
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 Christy Page of Green Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! ...
Sep 14, 2024•59 min•Season 6Ep. 210
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 become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...
Sep 07, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 209
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 of Green Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at...
Aug 31, 2024•59 min•Season 6Ep. 208
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, Land, and Wisteria from Christy Page of Green Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for a...
Aug 24, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 207
