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 ...
Mar 08, 2025•59 min•Ep 231•Transcript available on Metacast 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://po...
Mar 01, 2025•1 hr•Ep 230•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Feb 22, 2025•58 min•Ep 229•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Designe...
Feb 15, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep 227•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 227•Transcript available on Metacast 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 o...
Feb 01, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep 226•Transcript available on Metacast 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:/...
Jan 25, 2025•59 min•Ep 225•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 224•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 223•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 222•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 221•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 220•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 219•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 218•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 217•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 216•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 215•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 214•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 213•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 212•Transcript available on Metacast 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! Se...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 211•Transcript available on Metacast 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! ...
Sep 14, 2024•59 min•Ep 210•Transcript available on Metacast 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/...
Sep 07, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 209•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Aug 31, 2024•59 min•Ep 208•Transcript available on Metacast 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 a...
Aug 24, 2024•1 hr•Ep 207•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 206•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 205•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 204•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 203•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 202•Transcript available on Metacast 
