Welcome to another episode of We Dig Plants! Today, Carmen Devito and Alice Marcus Kreig are joined via the phone lines by Rebecca Bull Reed, the Associate Garen Editor of Southern Living Magazine. Rebecca is a horticulturist who entered the world of garden writing and journalism almost by accident! Hear how Rebecca left her job in agricultural chemical sales to design at a small gardening store. Tune in to hear Carmen and Alice talk with Rebecca about her GWA award-winning article, “Lush Life”....
Oct 01, 2012•36 min•Ep. 91
Carmen Devito and Alice Marcus Krieg are back with all new episodes of We Dig Plants! This week, Carmen and Alice discuss one of their recent garden projects with Tom Pearson and Jennine Willett Millman of Third Rail Projects. Carmen and Alice designed a site-specific garden for Then She Fell, a Victorian Alice in Wonderland interpretation that takes place inside of the old Greenpoint Hospital building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Hear about how the tension is created by the contrasting setting an...
Sep 24, 2012•32 min•Ep. 90
This week on We Dig Plants, Carmen DeVito is re-joined by Mark “Coach” Smallwood, Executive Director of Rodale Institute and Green Mission specialist for Whole Foods. Carmen and Mark talk about everything from soil management courses to beekeeping. Learn why backyard beekeepers are much better suited for honeybees and why colony collapse disorder is commonly misunderstood. Learn more about composting and hear some practical growing tips from “Coach”. This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Mar...
Mar 15, 2012•38 min•Ep. 89
This week on We Dig Plants, Carmen Devito talks with Blake Schreck, founder of Garden Tool Company. Carmen and Blake talk about the importance of using and purchasing high quality garden tools. Tune in to learn what makes strong, long-lasting tools- whether it be steel quality, the firing process, or the type of wood used in the handles. What is Blake’s list of essential gardening tools? Listen to find out! This show was sponsored by Cain Winery . “[The manufacturers of ‘lifetime’ tools] have be...
Mar 08, 2012•39 min•Ep. 88
This week on We Dig Plants, Carmen DeVito sits down and chats with Margaret Roach, former editorial director of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia turned organic gardener. Listen in and hear how she left her successful live in NYC behind to find peace in the garden. Learn more about Margaret’s inspiring story and hear how plants taught her to let go and why there’s no such thing as “enough”. This program was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons . “With things that you treasure, whether it’s a...
Feb 23, 2012•36 min•Ep. 87
This week on We Dig Plants tune in for a transatlantic conversation with renown garden historian Andrea Wulf . Calling from across the pond Ms. Wulfe gives us an in-depth history lesson of the plants of the revolutionary times based upon her recent book, The Founding Gardeners . From the seeds that Benjamin Franklin sent over from England right before the Declaration of Independence to the gardens at Monticello, learn about the fascinating way in which America came into its own true horticultura...
Feb 16, 2012•42 min•Ep. 86
It’s all about herbs this week on We Dig Plants. Hosts Carmen DeVito and Alice Marcus-Krieg welcome writer, author, and all around herb-lover Ellen Spector Platt to talk about the uses and ease of use, even in small urban environments, of planting herbs. Her favorite herb right now? Lavender. She’s even written a book about it ! Learn all about this fragrant herb and others on this episode of We Dig Plants. This episode is sponsored by Fairway Market . “It’s a lot of bang for your buck with herb...
Feb 09, 2012•35 min•Ep. 85
This week We Dig Plants prepares you to deal with your inevitable Super Bowl hangover with special guest Jason Colucci, host of HRN’s own The Morning After . But not to worry! This trio has gathered to let you in on some of the best herbal headache and hangover cures. Learn about some of the stranger cures from ancient times (goat dung!) to some more modern ones such as Hovenia dulcis . This episode is sponsored by White Oak Pastures . “My cure to get me through three hours of a shift is a pack ...
Feb 02, 2012•31 min•Ep. 84
This week on We Dig Plants we move away from Brooklyn and take a look at another borough: Queens. Susan Lacerte, executive director of the Queens Botanical Garden , joins hosts Alice Marcus-Krieg and Carmen Devito to shed light on the great cultural and technical history behind the garden— from its green architecture and design (it is a LEED Certified building and has a sustainable rose garden!) to the many different community and cultural activities that the garden hosts year round. This episod...
Jan 26, 2012•31 min•Ep. 83
This week the ladies of We Dig Plants are fresh back from MANTS. What is MANTS you ask? Tune in to find out more about the history and goings on of the Mid-Atlantic Nusrsery Trade Show from hosts Alice and Carmen including the perennial plant of the year, the dangers of an advancing Boxwood blight, and how an industry concerned with greenery is trying to go green with rice hulls and other innovative products and techniques. This episode is sponsored by Whole Foods Market . “The perennial plant o...
Jan 19, 2012•35 min•Ep. 82
This week on We Dig Plants Carmen & Alice explore the history of parks in New York City with John Krawchuk, Director of Historic Preservation of New York Parks & Recreation. Learn about the story of Fort Greene Park (then known as Washington Park), Brooklyn’s first park! Find out what renovation plans are in store for this beautiful historic park. This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market . “So many of the great landscape architects worked on Fort Greene Park. It was Brooklyn’s first ...
Jan 05, 2012•35 min•Ep. 81
Ever wonder what makes horticulture unique “down under” in Australia? On the final installment of We Dig Plants in 2011, Carmen DeVito and Alice Marcus Krieg talk with Rodger Elliot, author of “Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants Suitable for Cultivation”, recipient of the Australian Institute of Horticulture’s Award for Excellence, the Australian Natural History Medallion, and the Royal Horticultural Society (London) Gold Veitch Memorial Medal. Tune in to hear what drove him to create this encyc...
Dec 22, 2011•37 min•Ep. 80
This week on We Dig Plants, Carmen DeVito and Alice Marcus Kreig delve into ethno-botany with Dr. Ina Vandebroek, Ethnomedical Research Specialist at the Institute of Economic Botany at New York Botanical Garden. They discuss the role plants play in medicine and how in other cultures herbal remedies and traditional healing methods are trusted more than conventional health care. Learn more more about ethnobotany, immigrant health and more on a very informative episode of We Dig Plants. This episo...
Dec 15, 2011•42 min•Ep. 79
This week on We Dig Plants gets down and dirty with the Gowanus Canal. Joined by Jeff Hutchinson and Erikof the Gowanus Canal Conservancy hosts Alice Marcus-Krieg and Carmen DeVito talk about what the Conservancy is doing to follow their mission to be a “steward for the preservation, restoration and green development of the Gowanus Canal and its environs for the greater good of the community”, from their compost project to volunteerism. This episode is sponsored by Fairway Market . See Privacy P...
Dec 08, 2011•35 min•Ep. 78
This week on We Dig Plants, Carmen & Alice are joined by Bruce Bailey, owner of Heavy Petal Nursery in Moses Lake, WA. Bruce explains what makes him a rock and roll gardener and how horticultural life is so unique in Moses Lake. Tune in to learn about the West Coast gardening mentality and hear about everything from antique roses to growing risky crops in the name of love! This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy ...
Dec 01, 2011•40 min•Ep. 77
This week We Dig Plants welcomes esteemed guest Mark Smallwood, who is the Executive Director of the prestigious Rodale Institute . Tune in for an extremely important and pertinent episode on issues from genetics to the 2012 Farm Bill. Did you know that according to the Farming Systems Trial, the longest-running side-by-side U.S. study comparing conventional chemical agriculture with organic methods, organic yields match conventional and outperform them in years of drought and environmental dist...
Nov 17, 2011•33 min•Ep. 76
This week on We Dig Plants, Carmen & Alice are joined by Susan Cohan & Rochelle Greayer of the brand new horticulture publication “Leaf”. Tune in to learn more about how gardening, landscape design and farming are all related and well represented in this forward thinking magazine. Find out how Susan & Rochelle founded “Leaf” and what it takes to run a successful publication in today’s digital age. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market . See Privacy Policy at https://art19....
Nov 10, 2011•36 min•Ep. 75
Get read to get mossy with ladies of We Dig Plants and guest David Spain of Moss and Stone Gardens . Did you know that moss is a bryophyte and thus has no vasculature? Learn about this primal plant, how it grows, how to cultivate it, as well some of the more interesting uses for moss (think malt smoking) on this episode about nature’s natural carpeting. This episode is sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...
Nov 03, 2011•33 min•Ep. 74
We Dig Plants is back!! Tune in for a special Halloween themed edition of HRN’s gardening show as Alice Marcus Krieg and Carmen DeVito speak with Susan Warren, author of “Backyard Giants: The Passionate, Heartbreaking, and Glorious Quest to Grow the Biggest Pumpkin Ever”. Listen in as Susan explains how pumpkins are grown and what challenges are faced with in the quest to provide American’s with their favorite fall holiday accompaniment. Learn about prize growing and why people are obsessed with...
Oct 27, 2011•29 min•Ep. 73
This week’s episode of We Dig Plants focuses on the tomato. Learn about its origins, applications and more as Carmen DeVito and Alice Marcus Krieg are joined by gastronomic historian Sarah Lohman who adds some great history while serving up a delicious and unique Bloody Mary on-air. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market >. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 31, 2011•33 min•Ep. 72
This week on We Dig Plants, the ladies of Groundworks Inc explore the properties and history of one of summer’s best fruits – the Peach. Tune in to learn about everything from ancient peach pits to growing tips for peach trees. Later in the show, Chef Erica Wides calls in to share some preparation tips and insight on the delicious fruit. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market . Download MP3 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...
Jul 24, 2011•42 min•Ep. 71
This week’s episode of We Dig Plants sees Camen DeVito and Alice Marcus Krieg sitting down with Paul Harwood of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to discuss the purpose and history of herbariums and explore the roots of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and other educational Brooklyn institutions. Later in the show, Steve Glenn explains what’s behind the NY Metropolitan Flora Project and what the future holds for botanical research. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market . See Privacy Policy at ht...
Jul 17, 2011•45 min•Ep. 70
Richard Mabey visits We Dig Plants this week to discuss his new book titled “Weeds”. Richard explores the vast history of these “undesirables” found in almost every garden and farm by planters around the world. From archeological seeds to ground elder to bindweed, Richard explains the amazing intelligence of these plants and their evolution over time, including their existence before humans. This episode is sponsored by Hearst Ranch . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...
Jul 10, 2011•41 min•Ep. 69
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Jun 26, 2011•39 min•Ep. 68
Tune into this week’s episode of We Dig Plants as Carmen DeVito and Alice Marcus Krieg are joined by friend and head of Loomis Creek Nursery, Bob Hyland. Bob & the girls discuss what it takes to make a real garden entrepreneur. This show is a must-listen for anybody considering opening their own nursery one day! This program was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...
Jun 12, 2011•49 min•Ep. 67
This week on We Dig Plants, Carmen & Alice chat with Patty Craft, the Managing Editor of Horticulture Magazine. They discuss the current state of print media and how times are changing for those in the world of publication. Tune in to learn about the future of horticulture and how garden enthusiasts share their passion through social media, the internet, and old fashioned print media. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...
Jun 05, 2011•39 min•Ep. 66
What do ancient Egyptian pharisees and irrigation have in common? Find out on this weeks episode of We Dig Plants where Carmen Devito and Alice Marcus Krieg are joined by Stephen Potenzano of Potenzano Irrigation . From the history of irrigation to the advanced and efficient systems of today the group covers it all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 23, 2011•38 min•Ep. 65
Spring is in the air and flowers are beginning to bloom so why not add some to your food for the perfect spring diet? This week Carmen Devito and Alice Marcus Krieg guide us in our search for that perfect and unusual addition to any spring dish. From the peony roots to stuffed squash blossoms, learn tips about how to identify, prepare, and cook your edible flowers. This episode is sponsored by Whole Foods Market . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...
May 23, 2011•37 min•Ep. 64
This week on We Dig Plants Carmen Devito and Alice Marcus Krieg continue their linguistic exploration of botanical Latin with the help of friend and culinary horticulturist Scott D. Appell. Learn what the different Latin endings from -icus to -ens mean in term of location, color, discoverer and how Carl Linneaus developed and compiled the taxonomic classification for botanists. Later on, learn how the use of DNA testing is remapping classical botanical taxonomy as we know it. See Privacy Policy ...
May 23, 2011•41 min•Ep. 63
Friend of the show Scott Appel joins Carmen DeVito and Alice Marcus Krieg on this week’s episode of We Dig Plants. Scott is on the show to discuss botanical latin and why it means so much to horticulture. Learn why plants are related not by their appearance but by their reproductive properties and find out more about how the Latin language is second to none when it comes to classification and taxonomy. This episode was sponsored by The Barterhouse . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...
May 01, 2011•39 min•Ep. 62
