GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening

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Daphne, Edgeworthia, and Relatives Mar 04, 2023

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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mark Weathington, Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum, all about Daphne shrubs and their relatives. The plant profile is on Sarcococca 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 Steve Ellington, host of the Rootbound Podcast, who shares the Last Word on Jerusalem Artichokes.

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Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-140-daphne.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 6: Spring-Flowering Trees and Shrubs

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-6-spring.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 75: Versatile Viburnums

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-75-versatile.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing and Show Notes: Jessica Harden

Recorded on 3-4-2023.

Bountiful Berries Feb 25, 2023

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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Kristen Pullen the Woody Ornamental Portfolio Manager at Star® Roses and Plants all about growing bountiful berries in small space. The plant profile is on Phlox stolonifera 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 Christy Wilhelmi, founder of Gardenerd, who shares the Last Word on Composting.

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Show Notes are posted to: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-139-bountiful.html

Learn more about the Bushel and Berry collection here.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 22: Fruit Trees, Crape Myrtle, and Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-22-fruit-trees.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 82: Persimmons and Other Unusual Fall Fruits

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-82-persimmons.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing and Show Notes: Jessica Harden

Recorded on 2-25-2023.

Forcing Bulbs into Bloom Feb 18, 2023

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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Brent Heath of Brent and Becky's Bulbs all about forcing bulbs into bloom. The plant profile is on Daphne 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 Teri Speight of Cottage in the Court, who shares the Last Word on Sustainable Landscapes. 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 here at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-138-forcing.html If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 127: Unusual and Specialty Flower Bulbs with Brent Heath https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-127-unusual.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 43: Galanthus with David L. Culp https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-43-galanthus.html We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Editing and Show Notes: Jessica Harden Recorded on 2-18-2023.

Into the Heart of the Garden with Maria Rodale Feb 11, 2023

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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Maria Rodale, author of Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden. The plant profile is on Northern Spicebush 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 Sun- or Shade-loving Plants.

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Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-137-into-heart.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 38: Art in the Garden

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-38-art-in.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 92: Universal Gardening Truths

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-92-universal.html

We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/message

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing and Show Notes: Jessica Harden

Recorded on 4-11-2023.

Home Composting Feb 04, 2023

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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Gary Pilarchik of The Rusted Garden about home composting. The plant profile is on Stinking Hellebore 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 Greg Peterson of The Urban Farm podcast, who shares the Last Word on Observation.

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Show Notes are posted at - https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-136-home.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 123: Cover Crops and Winter Bed Prep
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-123-cover.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 103: Mulching and Weeding Tips
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-103-mulching.html

We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/message

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing and Show Notes: Jessica Harden

Recoeded on 2-4-2023.

Plants for Shade Jan 28, 2023

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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 Northeast and Mid-Atlantic: A Guide to Planning the Ultimate Shade Garden, from Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3kGxuqd.

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Show Notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-135-plants-for.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 72: Low-Maintenance Gardening
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-72-low.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 18 on Shade Gardening with Jenny Rose Carey
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-18-shade.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing and Show Notes: Jessica Harden

Recorded on 1-28-2023.

Carex for the Mid-Atlantic Region Jan 21, 2023

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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.

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Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-134-carex-for.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 99: Trilliums

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-99-trilliums.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 69: Garden Phlox

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-69-garden-phlox.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 128: Ornamental Grasses and Sedges

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-128-ornamental.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

New Plants and Products for 2023 Jan 14, 2023

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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 little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-133-new-plants.html If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 41: New Plant Introductions with Dr. Allan Armitage https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-41-new-plant.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 93: Pruning Tips https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-93-pruning-tips.html We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Recorded on 1-13-2023.

Moss Gardening Jan 07, 2023

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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.

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Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-132-moss.html

Annie is the author of The Magical World of Moss Gardening. (This is an Amazon affiliate link.)

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 130: Groundcovers versus Ground Covers

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-130.html

We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/message

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Recorded on 1-7-23.

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Garden Trends of 2023 Dec 03, 2022

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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 in January 2023 with many more garden experts and inspiration for the coming year.

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SHOW NOTES are posted to:
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-131-garden.html

*Dr. Allan Armitage is also offering a discount for free domestic shipping when ordering his books expiring on December 6, 2022, at allanarmitage.net enter code LAST WORD at checkout.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 86: 2022 Garden Trends

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-86-2022-garden.html

We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/message
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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden

Recorded on 12-3-2022.