In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mike Lizotte with American Meadows about Reduce Your Lawn Day and planting mini meadows. The plant profile is on Hosta 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 Comfort from Christy Page of Green Prints . BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as...
May 18, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 195•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Fran Carden about Historic Garden Week and local garden tours. The plant profile is on Creeping Jenny 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 Celebrating May Day from Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ Ga...
May 11, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 194•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Karen Perkins, all about epimediums, the jewels of the shade garden. The plant profile is on Lyreleaf Sage 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 Twice-baked Cauliflower from Christy Page of Green Prints. UPDATE: There was a file error in the GardenDC Ep 194 Ep...
May 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 193•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mchezaji “Che” Axum , the Director of the Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education at UDC, all about urban agriculture. The plant profile is on Kerria 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 Waiting for May Flowers from Christy Page of Green Prints . If you like...
Apr 27, 2024•59 min•Ep 192•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Marie Chieppo , an ecological landscape designer, about the ubiquitous use of plastic in gardening. The plant profile is on Native Azaleas 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 Herb Garden Labels from Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, y...
Apr 20, 2024•58 min•Ep 191•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk all about dogwoods with George Waters, a horticulturist with the U.S. National Arboretum . The plant profile is on Loropetalum 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 Stalking My Local Nursery by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also ...
Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 190•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with food system instructor and author* Tanya Denckla Cobb about organic gardening techniques. The plant profile is on Japanese Andromeda 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 Wildflower Garden. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ Gard...
Apr 06, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep 189•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with renowned lecturer and garden book author Ken Druse about making more plants*. The plant profile is on Ipheion 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 Sharing is Caring by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ...
Mar 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 188•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dr. Glynn Percival about mulching myths and facts. The plant profile is on Flowering Almonds 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 Quirky Egg Hunt by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 10...
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr•Ep 187•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Resh Gala about planning your vegetable garden. The plant profile is on Oxalis 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 My Failing Peach Tree by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 124: Raised ...
Mar 16, 2024•59 min•Ep 186•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Tim Mack about birdscaping. The plant profile is on Wind Anemone 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 Garden Escape by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 174: Wildscaping https...
Mar 09, 2024•59 min•Ep 185•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with horticulturist Miri Talabac about Spring Garden Prep. The plant profile is on Senetti 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 Gathering Grapefruits by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast E...
Mar 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 184•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with herbalist Susan Belsinger all about Elderberries. The plant profile is on Dill 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 Winter Dreams of Spring by Christy Page of Green Prints . See Susan's elderberry recipes at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/0...
Feb 24, 2024•57 min•Ep 183•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 Amsonia. The plant profile is on Coralberry 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 Craving Summer Flavors by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening ...
Feb 17, 2024•58 min•Ep 182•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Maddie Hoagland-Hanson, horticulturist with Casey Trees , all about invasive plants. The plant profile is on Adonis amurensis and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Composting with Paul the Possum by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listenin...
Feb 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 181•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Ethan Kauffman, director of Stoneleigh , a new-ish public garden near Philadelphia, PA. The plant profile is on African Violets and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Thankfulness by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ G...
Feb 03, 2024•53 min•Ep 180•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with returning garden Marianne Willburn , garden book author and speaker, about gardening in the winter. The plant profile is on Aronia and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Creating a Healthy Dip by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy list...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 179•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Sue Hunter all about hollies. Sue is the owner of Heartwood Nursery and is president of the Holly Society of America . The plant profile is on Osteospermums and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Starting the New Year Off with a Bang by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this...
Jan 20, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep 178•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Peggy Riccio of PegPlant.com all about the new plants and products we saw at MANTS 2024. The plant profile is on Tillandsia 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 If at First, You Don't Succeed, Try, Try Again by Christy Page of Green Prints . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to...
Jan 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 177•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 2024 gardening trends. The plant profile is on Collards 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 Crape Murder by Craig McManus, host of The Garden Question Podcast . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Epi...
Dec 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 176•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Kaitlin Calogera , a licensed tour guide and author about the women behind many of Washington, DC's public gardens. The plant profile is on Calendula 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 Self-Sowing Plants by Dr. Allan Armitage . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to...
Dec 02, 2023•59 min•Ep 175•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Nancy Lawson , author of Wildscape * and The Human Gardener *. The plant profile is on Mock Orange 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 Visiting the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network . Show Notes are posted at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com...
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep 174•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Carol Reese , retired Extension Horticulture Specialist, about native plant fallacies. The plant profile is on Sweetgum 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 Cooking with Pumpkins by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: Show ...
Nov 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 173•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Christopher Barrett Sheridan, The Flower Sommelier , about fragrance in the garden. The plant profile is on Loofah 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 Fairy Gardens by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Episode...
Nov 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep 172•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Marta McDowell , author of Gardening Can Be Murder and Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley *. The plant profile is on Blue Mist Shrub 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 Fun with Pumpkins by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network . *You can order Garden Can Be Murder by Marta McDow...
Oct 28, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep 171•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Jarema Osofsky of Dirt Queen NYC all about Moon Gardens*. The plant profile is on Cilantro 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 Bumper Crops by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Episode 155: Planting by the Sig...
Oct 21, 2023•59 min•Ep 170•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with John Lonsdale of Edgewood Gardens all about Cyclamen. The plant profile is on Arugula 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 Hostas by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network . If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Episode 43: Galanthus with David L. Culp ht...
Oct 14, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 169•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Doug Oster, Pittsburgh's Garden Guru, about Favorite Fall Perennials. 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 in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Flying Squirrels by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Episode 53: Super...
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep 168•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Jana Milbocker, the Garden Tourist , all about the recent Fling tours of gardens in the greater Philadelphia, PA, region. The plant profile is on Jujube 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 Cooking with Apples by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network . Jana's books: ~ The Garden Tou...
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep 167•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Jon Traunfeld , Program Director of the UMD Home & Garden Information Center , all about growing figs. The plant profile is on Cleome 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 Dr. Allan Armitage **, who returns to share the Last Word on Plant Critters. **Dr. Allan Armitage is offering GardenDC listeners a discount...
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 166•Transcript available on Metacast 
