This episode we talk with Barbara Melera of Harvesting-History.com about the seed industry and seed starting tips. The plant profile is on Hen-and-Chicks ( Sempervivium sp .) and I share some upcoming gardening events. Summer Creek Farm is this episode's sponsor. Episode 45 - Recorded on 2-6-2021. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support . Also mentioned in this episode: ~&...
Feb 06, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with Nicole Mitchell and Brenda Skarphol of Green Spring Gardens about the garden's 50th anniversary and its Witch Hazel collection The plant profile is on Japanese Apricot Trees (Prunus mume) and I share thoughts on "Politics and Gardening." Episode 44 - Recorded on 1-30-2021. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Jan 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with David L. Culp about Snowdrops (Galanthus sp.). The plant profile is on Oakleaf Hydrangea and I share the Growth Cycle of a Gardener. Episode 43 - Recorded on 1/23/2021. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support .
Jan 23, 2021•57 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with Barry Glick of Sunshine Farm and Gardens about Hellebores, as well native plant seed collection and propagation. The plant profile is on Smooth Hydrangea and I share an update on my National #SeedSwapDay project. Episode 42 - Recorded on January 9, 2021. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Jan 16, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with renowned plantsman D r. Allan Armitage all about New Plant Introductions. The plant profile is on River Birch and I share my MANTS 2021 experience. Episode 41 -Recorded on January 9, 2021 YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Jan 09, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with returning guest Marianne Willburn all about Botanical Latin and Plant Labels. The plant profile is on Sage and I am planting 'Amazing Grey' poppy seeds . Episode 40 - This episode was posted on December 12, 2020. Note that the GardenDC podcast is taking a break for the rest of the holiday season and will be back in the new year. Meanwhile, you can catch up on any of the 40 episodes from Season 1 that you may have missed or re-listen to a past favorite. YOU ca...
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with Linda L. Jones of Elements of Nature all about Winter Sowing. The plant profile is on Redtwig Dogwood and I share thoughts on Scent-sational Holiday Plants and a Hidden World Revealed. Episode 39 - Recorded on 12-5-2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Dec 05, 2020•55 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with Jan Kirsh , a landscape designer and sculptor, about art in the garden. The plant profile is on Rosemary and I share some indoor blooming plants. Episode 38 - Recorded on November 21, 2021. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Nov 21, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with April Thompson, a food writer and director of sales and marketing for Bloom , about foraging for wild edibles. The plant profile is on Smokebush and I share some foliage highlights in my garden. Episode 37 - Recorded on November 14, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Nov 14, 2020•59 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with David Mizejewski, naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation about creating backyard habitats. The plant profile is on Russian Sage and I look for ways to light the dark. Episode 36 - Recorded on November 7, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Nov 07, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with Marie Mims Butler about her experiences gardening for wildlife at the Virginia Zoological Park in Norfolk, VA. The plant profile is on Tall Sedum and I share a bit about the late-blooming Roses in my garden. Episode 35 - Recorded on October 31, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with Karl Gercens of Longwood Gardens about fabulous garden color from foliage as well as Longwood's legendary Chrysanthemum Festival. The plant profile is on Wild Ageratum and I share a bit about the Pink Muhly Grass in my garden. Episode 34 - Recorded on October 24, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Oct 24, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with Saharah Moon Chapotin, Susan Pell, and Devin Dotson about the US Botanic Garden’s 200th Anniversary. The plant profile is on Mexican Feather Grass and I share what's blooming in my garden. Episode 33 - Recorded on October 17, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Oct 17, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with Carolyn Mullet about her Garden Tours and upcoming book on private European gardens, Adventures in Eden . The plant profile is on Goldenrod and I share some observations about the Wild Ageratum blooming in my garden. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support . Episode 32 - Recorded on October 10, 2020....
Oct 10, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with Claire Jones of Claire Jones Landscapes LLC and the Garden Diaries Blog about all aspects of Beekeeping. The plant profile is on Asters and I share about the some upcoming talks and webinars that I am giving. Episode 31 - Recorded on October 3, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Oct 03, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with Debby Ward of Prior Unity Garden about all aspects of Seed Saving. The plant profile is on Figs and I share about the 'Sheffield Pink' Mums blooming in my garden. Episode 30 - Recorded on September 26, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Sep 26, 2020•1 hr•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with Smithsonian Gardens ' horticulturist Sarah Dickert and entomologist Holly Walker about butterfly gardening and Monarch Waystations. The plant profile is on Radishes and I share about the Autumn Daffodils blooming in my garden. Episode 29 - Recorded on September 19, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Sep 19, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with Wendy Brister of Cavano's Perennials about Preserving -- Canning, Freezing, and Drying. The plant profile is Great Blue Lobelia and I share about the Toadlily blooming in my garden. Episode 28 - Recorded on September 12, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Sep 12, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with Jay Hutchins of Brent and Becky's Bulbs about Gardening with Bulbs. The plant profile is on Tiger Eyes Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac. I share my top Tulip picks and a bit about the Japanese Anemone blooming now in my garden. Episode 27 - Recorded in September 5, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Sep 05, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with Craig LeHoullier , author of Epic Tomatoes, about Heirloom Tomatoes and Straw Bale Gardening . The plant profile is on Cannas and I debate the merits of Foliage versus Flowers. Episode 26 - Recorded on August 29, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Aug 29, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast This episode, we chat with Michael Judd of Ecologia Design about all things related to growing Paw Paws The plant profile is on Cup Plant and I share my love of fragrant flowers. Episode 25 - Recorded on August 22, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support .
Aug 22, 2020•1 hr•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast This episode, we chat with Peggy Cornett of Monticello about their historic plant collection. The plant profile is on Echinacea and I share tips for Guerilla Gardening. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support . Episode 24 - Recorded on August 15, 2020....
Aug 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast A chat with returning guest Marianne Willburn about summer cocktails and she makes a case in defense of the lawn. The plant profile is on cucumbers and I share my love for the 'Green Cloud' container lotus. Episode 23 - Recorded on August 8, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Aug 08, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk with Michael McConkey of Edible Landscaping about Fruit Trees. The plant profile is on Crape Myrtles and I share Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives. Episode 22 - Recorded on August 1, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Aug 01, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast This episode, we talk with Drew Asbury of Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens about cutting gardens. The plant profile is on Monarda and I share my Adventures in Garden Speaking. Episode 21 - Recorded on July 25, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Jul 25, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast This episode, we talk with Shari Wilson about native plants. The plant profile is on Sunflowers and I share my thoughts on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the garden. Episode 20 - Recorded on July 18, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support .
Jul 18, 2020•59 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast This episode, we talk with Holly Heider Chapple about floral design. The plant profile is on Black-eyed Susans, and I share my thoughts on Gardening by Rules. Episode 19 - Recorded on July 11, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Jul 11, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast This episode, we talk with Jenny Rose Carey about Shade Gardening. The plant profile is on Clematis and I share my tips for Logging Offline in the Garden. Episode 18 - Recorded on July 4, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Jul 04, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast This episode, we talk with Mike Whalen about Garden Photography. The plant profile is on Hardy Geranium and I share my Confessions of a Plant Hoarder. Episode 17 - Recorded on June 27, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support .
Jun 27, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast This episode, we talk with Tony Sarmiento about all things Garlic. The plant profile is on Lavender and I share my lessons in No-stress Gardening. Episode 16 - Recorded on June 20, 2020. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support ....
Jun 20, 2020•52 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast 
