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! See how at: https:...
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! See how at: ...
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/pod/show/gar...
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: https://podcas...
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 as little as $0.9...
Aug 24, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 207
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 how at: https://p...
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 at: https://pod...
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.com/pod/show...
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.spotify.com/...
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 month! See how a...
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 episode, you may als...
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 listening to: ~...
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 Green Prints ....
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 Herbs for Health...
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: ~ GardenDC Podca...
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 little 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: ~ GardenDC Podca...
May 11, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 194
