In this episode, we talk with Dan Benarcik of Chanticleer, about next level container gardening. The plant profile is on Euphorbia and we share our upcoming events and local gardening news! BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Episode 56 - Recorded on 4-24-2021.
In this episode, we talk with Michaelle Scanlon and Deborah Lessne, co-owners of Garden sPOTS, about container gardening basic. The plant profile is on Asparagus and we share our upcoming events and local gardening news! YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Episode 55 - Recorded on 4-17-2021.
This episode we talk with Lisa Mason Ziegler of The Gardener's Workshop about her flower farm business. The plant profile is on Wild Violets and we share our upcoming events and local gardening news! Lisa's own podcast is called Field & Garden and you can listen to it here. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Episode 54 - Recorded on 4-10-21.
This episode we talk with Karen Rexrode about her favorite low-maintenance perennials. The plant profile is on Dutch Hyacinths and we share our upcoming events and local gardening news! YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Episode 53 - This episode was recorded on 4-2-2021.
This episode we talk with Joseph Tychonievich, author of "Rock Gardening: Reimagining a Classic Style," and "The Comic Book Guide to Growing Food," on rock gardening, hypertufa, NARGS, and food growing basics. The plant profile is on Flowering Quince and we share our upcoming events and local gardening news! You can register for his April 14, 2021, webinar on Plant Shopping here. You can order his books at: https://amzn.to/31m6yiA and https://amzn.to/...
This episode we talk with Jessica Walliser, author of "Plant Partners: Science-Based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Garden," on the coming Brood X cicadas, allelopathy, and scientifically tested plant partnerships. The plant profile is on Snapdragons and we share our upcoming events and local gardening news! You can order her book at: https://amzn.to/313bdGa (affiliate link) Episode 51 - Recorded on 3-20-2021. BTW, YOU can become a listen...
This episode we talk with Ruth Rogers Clausen and Gregg Tepper , authors of " Deer-Resistant Native Plants for the Northeast ," on gardening with deer. The plant profile is on the Yucca filamentosa and we share local gardening news plus a contest to celebrate our 50th episode! Ruth and Gregg will be hosting a Virtual Book Talk on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Register here . Ruth will be speaking at the 34th Annual Lahr Symposium Redux Daylong Virtual Sympos...
This episode we talk with Jan Johnsen, author of "Floratopia: 110 Flower Garden Ideas for Your Yard, Patio, or Balcony," on growing flowers. The plant profile is on the Wintersweet shrub and we share the first spring blooms and news on upcoming gardening events. Episode 49 - Recorded on 3-6-2021. This post may include Amazon affiliate links. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm...
This episode we talk with Wendy Kiang-Spray, author of "The Chinese Kitchen Garden," on growing Asian vegetables. The plant profile is on Snowdrops and we share the first spring blooms and news on upcoming gardening events. Episode 48 - Recorded on 2-27-2021. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. This podcast may include affiliate links to our Amazon store.
This episode we talk with Kim Eierman founder of EcoBeneficial about adding a Pollinator Victory Garden to your home landscape. We share how to support the garden media before it is gone. The plant profile is on Wintersweet and news on recent and upcoming gardening events. Episode 47 - Recorded on 2-20-2021. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
This episode we talk with Cherie Lejeune, President of National Capital Area Garden Clubs (NCAGC), about the current state of and future of garden clubs. The plant profile is on Daffodils (Narcissus sp.) and I share some recent and upcoming gardening events. Episode 46 - Recorded on 2-13-2021. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
This episode we talk with Barbara Melera of Harvesting-History.com about the seed industry and seed starting tips. The plant profile is on Hen-and-Chicks ( Sempervivium sp .) and I share some upcoming gardening events. Summer Creek Farm is this episode's sponsor. Episode 45 - Recorded on 2-6-2021. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support . Also mentioned in this episode: ~&...
This episode we talk with Nicole Mitchell and Brenda Skarphol of Green Spring Gardens about the garden's 50th anniversary and its Witch Hazel collection The plant profile is on Japanese Apricot Trees (Prunus mume) and I share thoughts on "Politics and Gardening." Episode 44 - Recorded on 1-30-2021. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
This episode we talk with David L. Culp about Snowdrops (Galanthus sp.). The plant profile is on Oakleaf Hydrangea and I share the Growth Cycle of a Gardener. Episode 43 - Recorded on 1/23/2021. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support .
This episode we talk with Barry Glick of Sunshine Farm and Gardens about Hellebores, as well native plant seed collection and propagation. The plant profile is on Smooth Hydrangea and I share an update on my National #SeedSwapDay project. Episode 42 - Recorded on January 9, 2021. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
This episode we talk with renowned plantsman D r. Allan Armitage all about New Plant Introductions. The plant profile is on River Birch and I share my MANTS 2021 experience. Episode 41 -Recorded on January 9, 2021 YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
This episode we talk with returning guest Marianne Willburn all about Botanical Latin and Plant Labels. The plant profile is on Sage and I am planting 'Amazing Grey' poppy seeds . Episode 40 - This episode was posted on December 12, 2020. Note that the GardenDC podcast is taking a break for the rest of the holiday season and will be back in the new year. Meanwhile, you can catch up on any of the 40 episodes from Season 1 that you may have missed or re-listen to a past favorite. YOU ca...
This episode we talk with Linda L. Jones of Elements of Nature all about Winter Sowing. The plant profile is on Redtwig Dogwood and I share thoughts on Scent-sational Holiday Plants and a Hidden World Revealed. Episode 39 - Recorded on 12-5-2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
This episode we talk with Jan Kirsh , a landscape designer and sculptor, about art in the garden. The plant profile is on Rosemary and I share some indoor blooming plants. Episode 38 - Recorded on November 21, 2021. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
This episode we talk with April Thompson, a food writer and director of sales and marketing for Bloom , about foraging for wild edibles. The plant profile is on Smokebush and I share some foliage highlights in my garden. Episode 37 - Recorded on November 14, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
This episode we talk with David Mizejewski, naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation about creating backyard habitats. The plant profile is on Russian Sage and I look for ways to light the dark. Episode 36 - Recorded on November 7, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
This episode we talk with Marie Mims Butler about her experiences gardening for wildlife at the Virginia Zoological Park in Norfolk, VA. The plant profile is on Tall Sedum and I share a bit about the late-blooming Roses in my garden. Episode 35 - Recorded on October 31, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
This episode we talk with Karl Gercens of Longwood Gardens about fabulous garden color from foliage as well as Longwood's legendary Chrysanthemum Festival. The plant profile is on Wild Ageratum and I share a bit about the Pink Muhly Grass in my garden. Episode 34 - Recorded on October 24, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
This episode we talk with Saharah Moon Chapotin, Susan Pell, and Devin Dotson about the US Botanic Garden’s 200th Anniversary. The plant profile is on Mexican Feather Grass and I share what's blooming in my garden. Episode 33 - Recorded on October 17, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
This episode we talk with Carolyn Mullet about her Garden Tours and upcoming book on private European gardens, Adventures in Eden . The plant profile is on Goldenrod and I share some observations about the Wild Ageratum blooming in my garden. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support . Episode 32 - Recorded on October 10, 2020....
This episode we talk with Claire Jones of Claire Jones Landscapes LLC and the Garden Diaries Blog about all aspects of Beekeeping. The plant profile is on Asters and I share about the some upcoming talks and webinars that I am giving. Episode 31 - Recorded on October 3, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
This episode we talk with Debby Ward of Prior Unity Garden about all aspects of Seed Saving. The plant profile is on Figs and I share about the 'Sheffield Pink' Mums blooming in my garden. Episode 30 - Recorded on September 26, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
This episode we talk with Smithsonian Gardens ' horticulturist Sarah Dickert and entomologist Holly Walker about butterfly gardening and Monarch Waystations. The plant profile is on Radishes and I share about the Autumn Daffodils blooming in my garden. Episode 29 - Recorded on September 19, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
This episode we talk with Wendy Brister of Cavano's Perennials about Preserving -- Canning, Freezing, and Drying. The plant profile is Great Blue Lobelia and I share about the Toadlily blooming in my garden. Episode 28 - Recorded on September 12, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
This episode we talk with Jay Hutchins of Brent and Becky's Bulbs about Gardening with Bulbs. The plant profile is on Tiger Eyes Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac. I share my top Tulip picks and a bit about the Japanese Anemone blooming now in my garden. Episode 27 - Recorded in September 5, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
