In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Alex Mudry-Till of Quince Blossom Ridge , all about cut-flower farming. The plant profile is on Patrinia 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 Travels with Iris by Christy Page of GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 54: Flower Farming w...
Aug 23, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 253
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with returning guest Barbara Melera, president of Harvesting-History.com , all about growing onions. The plant profile is on Shrubby Cinquefoil 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 Overwintering Peppers by Christy Page of GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenD...
Aug 16, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 7Ep. 252
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Debra Knapke , known as the Garden Sage, all about soil care basics. The plant profile is on Globe Amaranth 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 Max, Mia, and the Sunflowers by Christy Page of GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 187: M...
Aug 09, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 251
In this special 250th episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, I let the interns take over the show and ask me their gardening questions. I share my best garden tips and hacks for solving problems ranging from pruning hydrangrea to choosing organic fertilizers. This episode was also videoed so you can watch it on YouTube and other platforms that offer video podcasts. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 100: Behind the Scene...
Aug 02, 2025•55 min
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Michelle Nelson, Montgomery Park's Community Garden Program Manager all about community gardens. The plant profile is an update on our previous one on Lavender 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 Corn in Small Spaces by Christy Page of GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy lis...
Jul 26, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 7Ep. 249
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Suzanne Boom, Senior Horticulturist with Longwood Gardens , all about water garden plants. The plant profile is on Lisianthus 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 Licorice-Tasting Basil by Christy Page of GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Ep...
Jul 19, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 248
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Duane Pancoast, author of The Geriatric Gardener 2.0 , all about gardening as we age. The plant profile is on Variegated Sweet Flag 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 Mulch to the Rescue by Christy Page of GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast...
Jul 12, 2025•50 min•Season 7Ep. 247
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden , about his best gardening tips. The plant profile is on Cattails 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 the Little Taro Root by Christy Page of GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 112: Summer Ga...
Jul 05, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 246
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Claire Chambers of Meadow Lab about a new technique for establishing meadows. The plant profile is on Black Cohosh 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 Decoding Tomato Leaf Aromas by Christy Page of GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode ...
Jun 28, 2025•56 min•Season 7Ep. 245
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with UMD extension educator Ginny Rosenkranz all about Milkweeds. The plant profile is on Gardenia 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 Making Gardening Fun for Kids by Christy Page of GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 227: Ironweed for t...
Jun 21, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 244
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with landscape designer Phyllis Gricus , about her research into light pollution's harmful effects on the garden. The plant profile is on Sundrops 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 Planting a Garden Based on Your Birth Month by Christy Page of GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjo...
May 31, 2025•56 min•Season 7Ep. 243
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with author Barbara Damrosch , about her latest book, A Life in the Garden *, about her lifetime of accumulated gardening wisdom.The plant profile is on Centaurea 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 Coaching Seedbirth by Christy Page of GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listeni...
May 24, 2025•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 242
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with author and climate activist Mike Tidwell , about his latest book, The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue *, which is an exploration of global warming’s impact on his own home block.The plant profile is on Pagoda Dogwood 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 Bean Succession Planting by Christy Page of GreenP...
May 17, 2025•58 min•Season 7Ep. 240
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Robert Shaut, Director of Tree Operations at Casey Trees , about the best choices for Urban Trees. The plant profile is on Basil 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 the Great Tomato Adventure by Christy Page of GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Pod...
May 10, 2025•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 239
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Thomas Christopher , horticulturist, author, and podcaster, about Department of Government Efficency (DOGE) impacts on gardening. The plant profile is on Trillium 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 Types of Pruning Shears by Christy Page of GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enj...
May 03, 2025•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 239
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Ngoc Minh Ngo, celebrated photographer and author of Roses in the Garden *, all about photographing flowers. The plant profile is on Kangaroo Paws 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 Transforming Urban Spaces by Christy Page of GreenPrints . *Note: This is an Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.t...
Apr 26, 2025•49 min•Season 7Ep. 238
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Wendy Brister, Marketing Director of Cavano's Perennials , all about native edible plants. The plant profile is on Basket of Gold 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 Playing with Frost by Christy Page of GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Ep...
Apr 19, 2025•58 min•Season 7Ep. 237
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with author and naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley all about forest bathing. The plant profile is on Caladiums 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 the Easiest Mushrooms to Grow by Christy Page of GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 137: In...
Apr 12, 2025•57 min•Season 7Ep. 236
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Peggy Singlemann, host of Virginia Home Grown , all about spring pruning tips. The plant profile is on Horsetail 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 the Great Plant Swap Mishap by Christy Page of GreenPrints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 22...
Apr 05, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 235
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dr. Mark DeBard, board member of the International Lilac Society , all about Lilacs. The plant profile is on Trout Lily 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 the Lilac in Nosferatu: Symbolism of Lilacs and Death . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode ...
Mar 29, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 7Ep. 234
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Peggy Anne Montgomery with Garden Media Group, all about the Ranunculus family. The plant profile is on Fleabane 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 the Robins Reign of Spring from Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode ...
Mar 22, 2025•54 min•Season 7Ep. 233
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Jeff Beneke, author of Fences for Home and Garden: A Complete Guide to Selecting and Installing Wood, Masonry, Metal, and Living Fence s*, all about fencing your garden. The plant profile is on Persian Buttercups 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 Creating Multi-fruit Lemon Trees from Christy Page...
Mar 20, 2025•53 min•Season 7Ep. 232
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Ron Alexander, President of R. Alexander Associates, Inc ., all about Biosolids. The plant profile is on Jerusalem Artichoke 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 Blossoms in the Big Apple from Christy Page of Green Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! S...
Mar 08, 2025•59 min•Season 7Ep. 231
In this special episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we first hear from three members of the garden media -- Marianne Willburn , Louise Clarke , and Peggy Riccio -- who share their thoughts and opinions about the Philadelphia Flower Show 2025. In the second half, we are joined by PHS' Andrew Bunting , who fills in some background and information about the show. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcas...
Mar 01, 2025•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 230
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mark Weathington, Director, and Tim Alderton, Research Technician, JC Raulston Arboretum , all about Mahonia. The plant profile is on Hardy Cyclamen 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 Unique Basil from Christy Page of Green Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 p...
Feb 22, 2025•58 min•Season 7Ep. 229
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Peggy Singlemann, host of Virginia Home Grown , VPM/PBS TV, all about Rain Gardens. The plant profile is on Florist's Cyclamen 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 Seeds of Joy from Christy Page of Green Prints . Reach out to your local Chesapeake Landscape Professional Certified Designers for assis...
Feb 15, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 227
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 Ironweed ( Vernonia spp.) for the Mid-Atlantic Region. The plant profile is on Night-Blooming Cereus 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 Love Grows from Christy Page of Green Prints . You can find Mt. Cuba Center's Vernoni...
Feb 07, 2025•59 min•Season 7Ep. 227
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Kelly D. Norris , award-winning author and plantsman, about designing your natural garden. The plant profile is on Mangave 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 the Best Seed Starting Methods from Christy Page of Green Prints . You can order Kelly's newest book, Your Natural Garden , at our Amazon af...
Feb 01, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 226
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with ecologist Michael Gaige about his work in Historical Ecology. The plant profile is on Foxglove 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 Starting Seeds in Egg Cartons 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...
Jan 25, 2025•59 min•Season 7Ep. 225
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Paula Whyman , author of Bad Naturalist *, about her ecological education on a wild Virginia mountaintop. The plant profile is on Treasure Flower 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 2025 Garden Resolutions from Christy Page of Green Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as...
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 224
