In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Lee Miller , landscaper designer and blogger, about plants for shade. The plant profile is on Abutilon 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 C.L. Fornari , who shares the Last Word on Growing Vegetables from Seed. You can order Lee's new book, Shade Gardening for the Northeas...
Jan 28, 2023•1 hr•Ep 135•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 Carex for the Mid-Atlantic Region. The plant profile is on Pink Muhly Grass 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 Dr. Allan Armitage , who shares the Last Word on Common Sense Gardening. BTW, YOU can become a ...
Jan 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep 134•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with horticulturist Leslie Harris all about the new plants and products we discovered at MANTS 2023. The plant profile is on Boxwood 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 garden designer and host of Better Lawns & Gardens Teresa Watkins, who shares the Last Word on Mulch. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as li...
Jan 14, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep 133•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Annie Martin of Mountain Moss all about gardening with moss. The plant profile is on Orange Cosmos 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 Kim Roman of Square Foot Gardening 4 U , who shares the Last Word on Culinary Herbs. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! S...
Jan 07, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep 132•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Katie Dubow of Garden Media Group all about 2023 gardening trends. The plant profile is on Poinsettia 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 Dr. Allan Armitage*, who returns to share the Last Word on Solution Gardening. Note that this is the last episode of our season three year. We will be back i...
Dec 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 131•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Gary Lewis of Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants all about groundcovers. The plant profile is on Amaryllis 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 Carol J. Michel , who shares the Last Word on 5 Daily Gardening Tips. You can order* our books at: ~ The Complete Book of Ground Covers: 4000...
Nov 26, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep 130•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode 129 of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Cat Kahn of HarvestShare all about harvest collections for the hungry. The plant profile is on Paperwhites 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 Marianne Willburn , who shares the Last Word on Winter Gardening. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at:&n...
Nov 19, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 129•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Shannon Currey of Izel Plants all about ornamental grasses and sedges. The plant profile is on American Persimmon Trees 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 Doug Oster, who shares the Last Word on his Daffodil Obsession. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://a...
Nov 12, 2022•59 min•Ep 128•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Brent Heath of Brent and Becky's Bulbs all about lesser-known bulbs. The plant profile is on Garlic and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. Dr. Allan Armitage shares the The Last Word on Joe-Pye Weed. He is also offering a discount for free domestic shipping starting on November 7, 2022, at allanarmitage.net en...
Nov 05, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep 127•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the GardenDC Podcast: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Gregg Tepper, Senior Horticulturist at Laurel Hill , all about garden cemeteries. The plant profile is on Celosia 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 also solicit contributions for a new segment -- The Last Word. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: htt...
Oct 29, 2022•1 hr•Ep 126•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Ashlie Thomas aka The Mocha Gardener and author of How to Become a Gardener: Find empowerment in creating your own food security .* The plant profile is on Brazlian Verbena 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 also introduce a new segment -- The Last Word. *Amazon affiliate link BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how a...
Oct 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 125•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk all about raised bed gardening with Joe Lamp'l, founder of https://joegardener.com/ and author of The Vegetable Gardening Book: Your complete guide togrowing an edible organic garden from seed to harvest . The plant profile is on Osage Orange Trees 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/sup...
Oct 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 124•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk all about cover crops and preparing our growing beds for winter with Gary Pilarchik of The Rusted Garden . The plant profile is on Fuchsia 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 at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-123-cover....
Oct 08, 2022•55 min•Ep 123•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk all about the Autumn Color Forecast and what creates that brilliant annual tree foliage display with John R. Seiler, Alumni Distinguished Professor, Forest Biology at Virginia Tech. The plant profile is on Colchicum 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. The sho...
Oct 01, 2022•56 min•Ep 122•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk all about the Gold Medal Plants program with Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society . The plant profile is on Dahlias 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 . The SHOW NOTES are at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09...
Sep 24, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 121•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk all about Japanese Maples with Matt Millage, formerly with the USNA and now Public Space Manager for the Georgetown BID in Washington, DC. The plant profile is on Dianthus 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 . The SHOW NOTES are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/20...
Sep 17, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 120•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Margaret Pooler , Supervisory Research Geneticist with the USDA-ARS , all about Crapemyrtles. The plant profile is on Coleus 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 . The SHOW NOTES are at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-119.html If you liked ...
Sep 10, 2022•58 min•Ep 119•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with returning guest Doug Oster about how to tell when fruits and vegetables are ripe and when to harvest them. The plant profile is on Okra 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 . The SHOW NOTES are available at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-11...
Sep 03, 2022•1 hr•Ep 118•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Thomas Christopher , horticulturist, author and podcaster, about environmentally friendly gardening. The plant profile is on Beautyberry and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. This episode is sponsored by N ature's Lawn and Garden . ~ Plants and Gardens Happy Hour #1 https://connect.ahsgardening.org/ahs--gardencomm-webinar-series ~ Garden Revolution by Larry Weaner and Thomas Christopher https://amzn.to/...
Aug 27, 2022•56 min•Ep 117•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Kim Roman of Square Foot Gardening 4 U ( SFG4U ) about miniature vegetables and other small-space edible plants. The plant profile is on Little Bluestem Grass 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 . Links mentioned in this episode: ~ Renee's Garden container seed c...
Aug 20, 2022•52 min•Ep 116•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Heather Andrews, The Thoughtful Gardener , about dealing with the spotted lanternfly. The plant profile is on Blackberry Lily and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. Spotted Lanternfly links recommended by Heather: ~ Spotted Lanternfly Map https://www.stopslf.org/where-is-slf/slf-map/ ~ Spotted Lanternfly Penn State Extension https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly The SHOW NOTES are...
Aug 13, 2022•53 min•Ep 115•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Emily Emerick, Executive Director of Ladew Topiary Gardens , about the art of topiary The plant profile is on Nasturtium 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 . The SHOW NOTES are now posted: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-114-art-of.html If...
Aug 06, 2022•54 min•Ep 114•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Sonya Harris , garden educator and advocate, about gardening with children. The plant profile is on Anise Hyssop 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 . The SHOW NOTES are posted: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-113-gardening.html If you like...
Jul 30, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 113•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with author Martha Pindale is a horticulturist, instructor, and Executive Director of the American Landscape Institute (http://www.americanlandscapeinstitute.com/) about refreshing your mid-summer garden. The plant profile is on Blazing Star 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 pos...
Jul 23, 2022•54 min•Ep 112•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with author Jenny Rose Carey all about flower combinations. The plant profile is on Rose Campion 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 . The SHOW NOTES are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-111-flower.html Jenny Rose Carey's books: - The U...
Jul 16, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 111•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with horticulturist Holly Shimizu all about self-sowing plants. The plant profile is on Borage 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 . The SHOW NOTES are posted at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-110-self.html #gardendc #herbchat #plants #gardening #Ga...
Jul 09, 2022•1 hr•Ep 110•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Lloyd Traven of Peace Tree Farm all about lavender. The plant profile is on Stewartia 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 now up at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-109-lavender.html. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listen...
Jun 18, 2022•59 min•Ep 109•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Jessica Damiano, the Associated Press' gardening columnist, all about frugal gardening tips. The plant profile is on Chamomile 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 at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-108-frugal.html If you liked t...
Jun 11, 2022•55 min•Ep 108•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Kirk R. Brown as Frederick Law Olmsted, who was renowned as an American landscape architect, journalist, social critic, and public administrator. The plant profile is on Serviceberry 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 at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/06...
Jun 04, 2022•1 hr•Ep 107•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Dr. Richard Olsen, director of the U.S. National Arboretum, all about Ancient Plants. The plant profile is on the Gladiolus 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-106-ancient.html If you liked thi...
May 28, 2022•57 min•Ep 106•Transcript available on Metacast 
