In this episode, we talk with Kim Roman of Square Foot Gardening 4 U ( SFG4U ) about miniature vegetables and other small-space edible plants. The plant profile is on Little Bluestem Grass 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 . Links mentioned in this episode: ~ Renee's Garden container seed c...
Aug 20, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 116
In this episode, we talk with Heather Andrews, The Thoughtful Gardener , about dealing with the spotted lanternfly. The plant profile is on Blackberry Lily and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. Spotted Lanternfly links recommended by Heather: ~ Spotted Lanternfly Map https://www.stopslf.org/where-is-slf/slf-map/ ~ Spotted Lanternfly Penn State Extension https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly The SHOW NOTES are...
Aug 13, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 115
In this episode, we talk with Emily Emerick, Executive Director of Ladew Topiary Gardens , about the art of topiary The plant profile is on Nasturtium 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 now posted: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-114-art-of.html If...
Aug 06, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 114
In this episode, we talk with Sonya Harris , garden educator and advocate, about gardening with children. The plant profile is on Anise Hyssop 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: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-113-gardening.html If you like...
Jul 30, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 113
In this episode, we talk with author Martha Pindale is a horticulturist, instructor, and Executive Director of the American Landscape Institute (http://www.americanlandscapeinstitute.com/) about refreshing your mid-summer garden. The plant profile is on Blazing Star 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 pos...
Jul 23, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 112
In this episode, we talk with author Jenny Rose Carey all about flower combinations. The plant profile is on Rose Campion 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/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-111-flower.html Jenny Rose Carey's books: - The U...
Jul 16, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 111
In this episode, we talk with horticulturist Holly Shimizu all about self-sowing plants. The plant profile is on Borage 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/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-110-self.html #gardendc #herbchat #plants #gardening #Ga...
Jul 09, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 110
In this episode, we talk with Lloyd Traven of Peace Tree Farm all about lavender. The plant profile is on Stewartia 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 now up at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-109-lavender.html. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listen...
Jun 18, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 109
In this episode, we talk with Jessica Damiano, the Associated Press' gardening columnist, all about frugal gardening tips. The plant profile is on Chamomile 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/2022/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-108-frugal.html If you liked t...
Jun 11, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 108
In this episode, we talk with Kirk R. Brown as Frederick Law Olmsted, who was renowned as an American landscape architect, journalist, social critic, and public administrator. The plant profile is on Serviceberry 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/2022/06...
Jun 04, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 107
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Richard Olsen, director of the U.S. National Arboretum, all about Ancient Plants. The plant profile is on the Gladiolus 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 to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-106-ancient.html If you liked thi...
May 28, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 106
In this episode, we talk with Jenks Farmer, owner of Jenks Farmer, Plantsman and author of Crinum: Unearthing the History and Cultivation of the World's Largest Bulb *, all about Crinum Lilies. The plant profile is on the Carolina Allspice 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 No...
May 21, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 105
In this episode, we talk with Rich Gibson, past president of the National Capital Dahlia Society, all about dahlias. The plant profile is on the Weigela 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 https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-104-dahlias.html Please review our po...
May 14, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 104
In this episode, we talk with Blythe Yost, Co-Founder & CEO of Tilly, about weeding and mulching tips. The plant profile is on the Dwarf Crested Iris 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 to: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-...
May 07, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 103
In this episode, we talk with Carrie Engel, Retail Greenhouse Manager at Valley View Farms in Cockeysville, MD, all about annual flower combinations. The plant profile is on the Summer Snowflake and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. The Show Notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-102-annual.html >>> Meet Carrie and Kathy in person on Sunday, June 5, 2022, 2-3pm at Valley View Farms in Cock...
Apr 30, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 102
In this episode, we talk with Paul Tukey, Director of Environmental Stewardship at Glenstone Museum in Potomac, MD, about organic lawn care. The plant profile is on Epimedium and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. The show notes are posted at - https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-101.html Links mentioned in this episode: Shared Roots encourages District residents to grow food by connecting them to new food-...
Apr 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 101
In this very special episode, we share a profile host Kathy Jentz then we look back at the last 100 episodes, talk about how the podcast started, and share some of the behind-the-scenes production secrets. The plant profile is on Species Tulips and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. Show Notes will be posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/ on 4/19/22. Join the Garden Podcasts Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gar...
Apr 16, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 100
In this episode, we talk Amy Highland, Mt. Cuba Center’s director of collections and conservation lead, all about Trilliums. The plant profile is on Candytuft and I 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/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-99-trilliums.html To access t...
Apr 09, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 99
In this episode, we talk Nancy Bell, Garden Coach and Education Coordinator at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin, DE, about native vines for the Mid-Atlantic US. The plant profile is on Lungwort and I 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 will be posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podc...
Apr 02, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 98
In this episode, we talk Nicky Schauder, co-founder of Permaculture Gardens about permaculture. The plant profile is on Eastern Redbud Trees and I 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/2022/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-97-permaculture.html. If you liked this epi...
Mar 26, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 97
In this episode, we talk Heather Wheatley CPH, CBLP, Director of Education at HOMESTEAD GARDENS , Inc. about women in the horticulture industry. The plant profile is on Witch Hazels and I 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 . Links mentioned in this episode include: ~ Women...
Mar 19, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 96
In this episode, we talk Michael Judd of Ecologia Design about all things related to willows. The plant profile is on Primroses and I share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite platform so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Editing and Show Notes: ...
Mar 12, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 95
In this episode, we talk with Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Public Gardens and Landscapes at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, all about magnolias. The plant profile is on Heath and Heathers and I share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support . And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite platfor...
Mar 05, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 94
In this episode, we talk with horticulturist and garden podcaster Leslie Harris about pruning. The plant profile is on Snapdragons and I share what I picked up at our Seed Exchange as well as some upcoming 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/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-93-pruning-tips.html Episode 93...
Feb 26, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 93
In this episode, we talk with garden blogger, author, speaker, and podcaster Carol J. Michel with a light-hearted look at universal gardening truths. The plant profile is on Paperbush (Edgeworthia) and I share what is in my winter vegetable plot as well as some upcoming events. Here are some links mentioned during the show: - Garden Books by Carol J. Michel (note that this is an Amazon affiliate link) - May Dreams Garden blog - Gardenangelist podcast BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for ...
Feb 19, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 92
In this episode, we talk with Tony Weaver and Karen Olson Weaver of Olson Weaver Lighting Design about outdoor lighting The plant profile is on winter aconite and I share some local native plant resources as well as some upcoming events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite platform so other gardeners can find us too! Episode...
Feb 12, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 91
In this episode, we talk with horticulturist and author Vincent Simeone all about growing evergreens. The plant profile is on winterberry holly and I share some facts about the season of imbolc as well as some upcoming virtual events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite platform so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kath...
Feb 05, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 90
In this episode, we talk with award-winning designer Susan Cohan about working with a landscape designer. The plant profile is on hellebores and I share some upcoming local events. The Show Notes are posted at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-89-working.html BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Show Notes: Hojung Ryu Record...
Jan 29, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 89
In this episode, we talk with Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange about seed swapping, exchanges, and tips. The plant profile is on junipers and I share some upcoming local events.. Show Notes and Links: ~ American Rhododendron Society Seed Exchange ~ International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society Victoria Seed Distribution ~ North American Rock Garden Society Seed List ~ Seed Swap Day ~ The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Southeast* ~ Ujamaa Seeds *Amazon affili...
Jan 22, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 88
In this episode, we talk with Lou Meyer, an arborist with The Davey Tree Expert Company, about winter tree care. The plant profile is on Ginkgo Trees and I share some of the cool things from MANTS 2022. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Episode 87: Recorded on 1-14-2022. Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Jan 15, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 87
