In this episode, we talk with Barbara W. Ellis , author of Container and Small-Space Gardening for the South , about containers for hot and humid climates. The plant profile is on Hollyhocks 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 Dog Days of Summer from Christy Page of Green Prints . Barbara's book can be ordered at https://amzn.to/3X4kawu (Note: Th...
Aug 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 206
In this episode, we talk with Lourdes Osorio, host of the Native Plant Channel , about drought-tolerant natives. The plant profile is on Devil's Trumpet ( Datura ) 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 Little Shopkeeper from Christy Page of Green Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See h...
Aug 10, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 205
In this episode, we talk with Basil Camu, co-owner of Leaf & Limb tree service , about natural tree care. The plant profile is on Angel's Trumpet ( Brugmansia ) 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 Hollyhock Memories from Christy Page of Green Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how...
Aug 03, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 204
In this episode, we talk with horticulturist Carol Allen about food safety in the garden. The plant profile is on Acanthus 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 How Not to Kill Your Blueberries 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....
Jul 27, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 203
In this episode, we talk with filmmaker Cintia Cabib , about her garden-related documentaries. The plant profile is on Portulaca 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 Flower Power for Your Veggie Patch 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....
Jul 20, 2024•55 min•Season 6Ep. 202
In this episode, we talk with Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society , about garden watering tips. The plant profile is on Alstroemeria 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 Garden Yoga from Christy Page of Green Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per mont...
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 201
In this very special episode, show host Kathy Jentz is interviewed by intern Josh Panepento about the podcast's first 200 episodes and some of the behind-the-scenes production secrets. The plant profile is on Egyptian Starflower 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 Types of Beans from Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this epis...
Jun 22, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 200
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Jessica Damiano , the Associated Press' gardening columnist, about gardening extremes. The plant profile is on Angelonia 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 Thelonious Monk from Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy...
Jun 15, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 199
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Josh Singer, DC Parks and Recreation Community Garden Specialist , about dealing with rats and other destructive garden critters. The plant profile is on Love-in-a-Mist 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 Why June is the Perfect Month from Christy Page of Gr...
Jun 08, 2024•52 min•Season 5Ep. 198
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with returning guest Kim Roman of Square Foot Gardening 4 U about growing herbs in the shade. The plant profile is on Blue-eyed Grass 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 Zucchini Lasagna from Christy Page of Green Prints . Kim Roman is the author of Growing Herb...
Jun 01, 2024•56 min•Season 5Ep. 197
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with returning guest Phil Normandy about a small town arboretum. The plant profile is on Creeping Raspberry 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 Stumpy's Farewell from Christy Page of Green Prints .| If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ...
May 25, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 196
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mike Lizotte with American Meadows about Reduce Your Lawn Day and planting mini meadows. The plant profile is on Hosta 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 Comfort from Christy Page of Green Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as...
May 18, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 195
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Fran Carden about Historic Garden Week and local garden tours. The plant profile is on Creeping Jenny 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 Celebrating May Day from Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ Ga...
May 11, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 194
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Karen Perkins, all about epimediums, the jewels of the shade garden. The plant profile is on Lyreleaf Sage 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 Twice-baked Cauliflower from Christy Page of Green Prints. UPDATE: There was a file error in the GardenDC Ep 194 Ep...
May 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 193
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mchezaji “Che” Axum , the Director of the Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education at UDC, all about urban agriculture. The plant profile is on Kerria 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 Waiting for May Flowers from Christy Page of Green Prints . If you like...
Apr 27, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 192
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Marie Chieppo , an ecological landscape designer, about the ubiquitous use of plastic in gardening. The plant profile is on Native Azaleas 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 Herb Garden Labels from Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, y...
Apr 20, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 191
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk all about dogwoods with George Waters, a horticulturist with the U.S. National Arboretum . The plant profile is on Loropetalum 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 Stalking My Local Nursery by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also ...
Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 190
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with food system instructor and author* Tanya Denckla Cobb about organic gardening techniques. The plant profile is on Japanese Andromeda 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 Wildflower Garden. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ Gard...
Apr 06, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 189
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with renowned lecturer and garden book author Ken Druse about making more plants*. The plant profile is on Ipheion 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 Sharing is Caring by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ...
Mar 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 188
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dr. Glynn Percival about mulching myths and facts. The plant profile is on Flowering Almonds 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 Quirky Egg Hunt by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 10...
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 187
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Resh Gala about planning your vegetable garden. The plant profile is on Oxalis 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 My Failing Peach Tree by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 124: Raised ...
Mar 16, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 186
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Tim Mack about birdscaping. The plant profile is on Wind Anemone 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 Garden Escape by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 174: Wildscaping https...
Mar 09, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 185
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with horticulturist Miri Talabac about Spring Garden Prep. The plant profile is on Senetti 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 Gathering Grapefruits by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast E...
Mar 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 184
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with herbalist Susan Belsinger all about Elderberries. The plant profile is on Dill 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 Winter Dreams of Spring by Christy Page of Green Prints . See Susan's elderberry recipes at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/0...
Feb 24, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 183
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 Amsonia. The plant profile is on Coralberry 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 Craving Summer Flavors by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening ...
Feb 17, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 182
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Maddie Hoagland-Hanson, horticulturist with Casey Trees , all about invasive plants. The plant profile is on Adonis amurensis and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Composting with Paul the Possum by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listenin...
Feb 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 181
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Ethan Kauffman, director of Stoneleigh , a new-ish public garden near Philadelphia, PA. The plant profile is on African Violets and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Thankfulness by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ G...
Feb 03, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 180
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with returning garden Marianne Willburn , garden book author and speaker, about gardening in the winter. The plant profile is on Aronia and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Creating a Healthy Dip by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy list...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 179
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Sue Hunter all about hollies. Sue is the owner of Heartwood Nursery and is president of the Holly Society of America . The plant profile is on Osteospermums and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Starting the New Year Off with a Bang by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this...
Jan 20, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 178
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Peggy Riccio of PegPlant.com all about the new plants and products we saw at MANTS 2024. The plant profile is on Tillandsia 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 If at First, You Don't Succeed, Try, Try Again by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to...
Jan 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 177
