In this episode, we talk with Jenks Farmer, owner of Jenks Farmer, Plantsman and author of Crinum: Unearthing the History and Cultivation of the World's Largest Bulb *, all about Crinum Lilies. The plant profile is on the Carolina Allspice and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support . Show No...
May 21, 2022•59 min•Ep 105•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Rich Gibson, past president of the National Capital Dahlia Society, all about dahlias. The plant profile is on the Weigela and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Show Notes are posted https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-104-dahlias.html Please review our po...
May 14, 2022•59 min•Ep 104•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Blythe Yost, Co-Founder & CEO of Tilly, about weeding and mulching tips. The plant profile is on the Dwarf Crested Iris and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support . Show Notes are posted to: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-...
May 07, 2022•53 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Carrie Engel, Retail Greenhouse Manager at Valley View Farms in Cockeysville, MD, all about annual flower combinations. The plant profile is on the Summer Snowflake and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. The Show Notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-102-annual.html >>> Meet Carrie and Kathy in person on Sunday, June 5, 2022, 2-3pm at Valley View Farms in Cock...
Apr 30, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 102•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Paul Tukey, Director of Environmental Stewardship at Glenstone Museum in Potomac, MD, about organic lawn care. The plant profile is on Epimedium and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. The show notes are posted at - https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-101.html Links mentioned in this episode: Shared Roots encourages District residents to grow food by connecting them to new food-...
Apr 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast In this very special episode, we share a profile host Kathy Jentz then we look back at the last 100 episodes, talk about how the podcast started, and share some of the behind-the-scenes production secrets. The plant profile is on Species Tulips and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. Show Notes will be posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/ on 4/19/22. Join the Garden Podcasts Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gar...
Apr 16, 2022•55 min•Ep 100•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk Amy Highland, Mt. Cuba Center’s director of collections and conservation lead, all about Trilliums. The plant profile is on Candytuft and I share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Show Notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-99-trilliums.html To access t...
Apr 09, 2022•55 min•Ep 99•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk Nancy Bell, Garden Coach and Education Coordinator at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin, DE, about native vines for the Mid-Atlantic US. The plant profile is on Lungwort and I share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Show Notes will be posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podc...
Apr 02, 2022•54 min•Ep 98•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk Nicky Schauder, co-founder of Permaculture Gardens about permaculture. The plant profile is on Eastern Redbud Trees and I share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. The Show Notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-97-permaculture.html. If you liked this epi...
Mar 26, 2022•57 min•Ep 97•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk Heather Wheatley CPH, CBLP, Director of Education at HOMESTEAD GARDENS , Inc. about women in the horticulture industry. The plant profile is on Witch Hazels and I share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support . Links mentioned in this episode include: ~ Women...
Mar 19, 2022•58 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk Michael Judd of Ecologia Design about all things related to willows. The plant profile is on Primroses and I share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite platform so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Editing and Show Notes: ...
Mar 12, 2022•50 min•Ep 95•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Public Gardens and Landscapes at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, all about magnolias. The plant profile is on Heath and Heathers and I share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support . And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite platfor...
Mar 05, 2022•52 min•Ep 94•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with horticulturist and garden podcaster Leslie Harris about pruning. The plant profile is on Snapdragons and I share what I picked up at our Seed Exchange as well as some upcoming events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support . Show Notes are posted at - https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-93-pruning-tips.html Episode 93...
Feb 26, 2022•59 min•Ep 93•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with garden blogger, author, speaker, and podcaster Carol J. Michel with a light-hearted look at universal gardening truths. The plant profile is on Paperbush (Edgeworthia) and I share what is in my winter vegetable plot as well as some upcoming events. Here are some links mentioned during the show: - Garden Books by Carol J. Michel (note that this is an Amazon affiliate link) - May Dreams Garden blog - Gardenangelist podcast BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for ...
Feb 19, 2022•53 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Tony Weaver and Karen Olson Weaver of Olson Weaver Lighting Design about outdoor lighting The plant profile is on winter aconite and I share some local native plant resources as well as some upcoming events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite platform so other gardeners can find us too! Episode...
Feb 12, 2022•54 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with horticulturist and author Vincent Simeone all about growing evergreens. The plant profile is on winterberry holly and I share some facts about the season of imbolc as well as some upcoming virtual events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite platform so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kath...
Feb 05, 2022•49 min•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with award-winning designer Susan Cohan about working with a landscape designer. The plant profile is on hellebores and I share some upcoming local events. The Show Notes are posted at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-89-working.html BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Show Notes: Hojung Ryu Record...
Jan 29, 2022•58 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange about seed swapping, exchanges, and tips. The plant profile is on junipers and I share some upcoming local events.. Show Notes and Links: ~ American Rhododendron Society Seed Exchange ~ International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society Victoria Seed Distribution ~ North American Rock Garden Society Seed List ~ Seed Swap Day ~ The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Southeast* ~ Ujamaa Seeds *Amazon affili...
Jan 22, 2022•1 hr•Ep 88•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Lou Meyer, an arborist with The Davey Tree Expert Company, about winter tree care. The plant profile is on Ginkgo Trees and I share some of the cool things from MANTS 2022. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Episode 87: Recorded on 1-14-2022. Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Jan 15, 2022•57 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Katie Dubow, president of Garden Media Group , about 2022 Garden Trends. The plant profile is on Aucuba and I thank our Fall 2021 interns. This is the last episode of 2021. We will be back with new episodes in January 2022. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support . Episode 86 -- Recorded on 12-11-2021. The full show notes are posted at https://...
Dec 11, 2021•54 min•Ep 86•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Matthew Millage, a horticulturist at the U.S. National Arboretum, all about Camellias. The plant profile is on Hardy Orange and I share what's going on locally and in my garden. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Episode 85: Recorded on 12-4-2021. The show notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-85-camellias.html. Episode Credi...
Dec 04, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with cook and author Jonathan Bardzik about enjoying Thanksgiving from the Garden. The plant profile is on Japanese Maples and I share what's going on locally and in my garden. The show notes are posted at - https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-84.html BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Episode 84 - Recorded on 11-20-20...
Nov 20, 2021•58 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Ashley Edwards, Horticulture Extension Agent for the Virginia Cooperative Extension , about growing Greenhouses for Home Gardeners. The plant profile is on Pyracantha and I share what's going on locally and in my garden. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support . Episode 83 - Recorded on 11-13-2021. See full show notes at: https://washingtongard...
Nov 13, 2021•51 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Stanton Gill, Extension Specialist in IPM and Entomology with University of Maryland Extension, and co-owner of MacBride and Gill Falcon Ridge Fruit Orchard in Westminster, MD, about growing Persimmons and other unusual fall fruits in the Mid-Atlantic. The plant profile is on Cutting Lettuce and I share what's going on locally and in my garden. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how...
Nov 06, 2021•57 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Louisa Zimmermann-Roberts at Thanksgiving Farms in Adamstown, MD, about houseplants for beginners and what first-time plant parents need to know. The plant profile is on Tatarian Aster and I share what's going on locally and 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 81 - Recorded on 10/29/2021. Episode Credits Host and Producer:...
Oct 30, 2021•56 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Wanda MacLachlan, Area Educator, Residential Landscape Management, University of Maryland Extension, about the Bay-Wise Landscape Program. The plant profile is on White Wood Aster and I share what's going on locally and 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 80 - Recorded on 10/22/2021 Episode Credits Host and ...
Oct 23, 2021•52 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Bennett Saunders, General Manager of Saunders Genetics LLC, all about boxwood from propagation tips to dealing with blight and leaf miner. The plant profile is on Hardy Begonia and I share what's going on locally and 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 79 - Recorded on 10-15-2021 Episode Credits Host and Pr...
Oct 16, 2021•50 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Jonathan Kavalier, Director of Gardens and Grounds at Dumbarton Oaks, about the garden's past, present, and future as it hits its centennial mark. The plant profile is on Prickly Pear and I share what's going on locally and in my garden. Show Notes are posted to: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-78-dumbarton.html YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how a...
Oct 09, 2021•57 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Emily Suzanne Zobel, Mikaela Boley, and Rachel J. Rhodes of The Garden Thyme Podcast, all about Goth Gardens. The plant profile is on Turtlehead (Chelone) and I share what's going on locally and 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 77 - Episode recorded on 10-1-2021.
Oct 02, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Hannah Berisford, CPH, HTC, Owner/Plant Nerd of BotaniGal, LLC, all about Horticultural Therapy. The plant profile is on Castor Bean Plant and I share what's going on locally and 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 76 - Recorded on 9-25-2021.
Sep 25, 2021•53 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast 
