In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Roger Davis, Longwood Gardens ’ outdoor landscape manager, about their spring bulb color displays. The plant profile is on Spanish Bluebells 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 Core Aeration from Jeff L. Rugg, author of Greener View Gardening . Show Notes are now up at https://washingtongar...
Apr 15, 2023•56 min•Season 4Ep. 146
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dr. Sunil Dasgupta, host of the I Hate Politics Podcast, all about how politics impact gardening and vice versa. The plant profile is on PJM Rhododendrons 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 from Kim Stoddart, co-author of The Climate Change Garden*, on Building Natural Resilience in the Garden. BTW, ...
Apr 08, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 145
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dr. Margaret Pooler, Research Leader for Floral and Nursery Plants at the US National Arboretum, all about flowering cherry trees. The plant profile is on the Grape Hyacinths 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 Crabgrass Prevention from Jeff Rugg, author of Greener View Gardening. Show Note...
Apr 01, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 144
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 of the Fearless Gardening Blog . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per ...
Mar 25, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 143
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 Hydrangeas. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://...
Mar 18, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 142
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 with Unique Services. Tallamy's books include Nature's Best Hope (https://amzn.to/40363q9), Nature'...
Mar 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 141
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 of the Rootbound Podcast , who shares the Last Word on Jerusalem Artichokes. BTW, YOU can becom...
Mar 04, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 140
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 segment. We close out with Christy Wilhelmi , founder of Gardenerd , who shares the Last Word on...
Feb 25, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 139
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 Sustainable Landscapes. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how a...
Feb 18, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 138
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 , who shares the Last Word on Sun- or Shade-loving Plants. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporte...
Feb 11, 2023•53 min•Season 4Ep. 137
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 shares the Last Word on Observation. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 p...
Feb 04, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 136
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 on Growing Vegetables from Seed. You can order Lee's new book, Shade Gardening for the Northeas...
Jan 28, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 135
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 Dr. Allan Armitage , who shares the Last Word on Common Sense Gardening. BTW, YOU can become a ...
Jan 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 134
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 Teresa Watkins, who shares the Last Word on Mulch. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as li...
Jan 14, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 133
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 Word on Culinary Herbs. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! S...
Jan 07, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 132
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 on Solution Gardening. Note that this is the last episode of our season three year. We will be back i...
Dec 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 131
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 Daily Gardening Tips. You can order* our books at: ~ The Complete Book of Ground Covers: 4000...
Nov 26, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 130
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 Gardening. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at:&n...
Nov 19, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 129
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 Obsession. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://a...
Nov 12, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 128
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 discount for free domestic shipping starting on November 7, 2022, at allanarmitage.net en...
Nov 05, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 127
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 Word. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: htt...
Oct 29, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 126
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 affiliate link BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how a...
Oct 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 125
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 listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/sup...
Oct 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 124
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 NOTES are posted at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-123-cover....
Oct 08, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 123
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 for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. The sho...
Oct 01, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 122
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://anchor.fm/gardendc/support . The SHOW NOTES are at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09...
Sep 24, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 121
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://anchor.fm/gardendc/support . The SHOW NOTES are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/20...
Sep 17, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 120
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 at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-119.html If you liked ...
Sep 10, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 119
In this episode, we talk with returning guest Doug Oster about how to tell when fruits and vegetables are ripe and when to harvest them. The plant profile is on Okra 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 available at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-11...
Sep 03, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 118
In this episode, we talk with Thomas Christopher , horticulturist, author and podcaster, about environmentally friendly gardening. The plant profile is on Beautyberry and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. This episode is sponsored by N ature's Lawn and Garden . ~ Plants and Gardens Happy Hour #1 https://connect.ahsgardening.org/ahs--gardencomm-webinar-series ~ Garden Revolution by Larry Weaner and Thomas Christopher https://amzn.to/...
Aug 27, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 117
