GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening

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Groundcovers versus Ground Covers Nov 26, 2022

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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.

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~ The Complete Book of Ground Covers: 4000 Plants that Reduce Maintenance, Control Erosion, and Beautify the Landscape

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Show Notes are posted to: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-130.html

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 70: Washington vs Washington

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-70-washington.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden

Recorded on 11-26-2022.

Sharing the Harvest Nov 19, 2022

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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.

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Show Notes: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-129-sharing.html

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 28: Preserving Your Harvest -- Canning, Freezing, and Drying

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-28-preserving.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 118: Is It Ripe Yet? How To Tell When To Harvest

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-118-is-it-ripe.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden
Recorded on 11-19-2022

Ornamental Grasses and Sedges Nov 12, 2022

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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://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Show Notes are at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-128-ornamental.html If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 80: Bay-Wise Landscapes https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-80-bay-wise.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 91: Outdoor Lighting https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-91-outdoor.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 platform so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Editing: Brandie Bland Show Notes: Jaime Breeden Recorded on 11-12-2022.

Unusual and Specialty Flower Bulbs Nov 05, 2022

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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 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 enter code LAST WORD at checkout.

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SHOW NOTES are at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-127-unusual.html

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 27: Gardening with Bulbs

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-27-gardening.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 43: Galanthus with David L. Culp

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-43-galanthus.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden
Recorded on 11-5-2022.

Garden Cemeteries Oct 29, 2022

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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.

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SHOW NOTES are posted at:
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-126-garden.html

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 77: Goth Gardening

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-77-goth.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 50: Deer-Resistant Native Plants

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-50-deer.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 13: Connie Hilker on Heritage Roses

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-13-connie.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden
Recorded on 10-29-2022.

Garden Lessons Learned Oct 22, 2022

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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.

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SHOW NOTES are posted at:
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-125-garden.html

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 92: Universal Gardening Truths

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 74: Garden FAQs

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-74-garden-faqs.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden

Recorded on 10-22-2022.

Raised Bed Gardening with Joe Lamp'l Oct 15, 2022

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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.

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SHOW NOTES are posted at:
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-124-raised-bed.html

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 51: Companion Planting Strategies with Jessica Walliser
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-51-companion.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 28: Preserving Your Harvest -- Canning, Freezing, and Drying
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-28-preserving.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

Record on 10-15-2022.

Cover Crops and Winter Bed Prep Oct 08, 2022

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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.

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SHOW NOTES are posted at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-123-cover.html

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 3: Cool-Season Edible Gardening

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-3.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 97: Permaculture

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-97-permaculture.html

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Recorded on 10-8-2022.

Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden

Autumn Color Forecast Oct 01, 2022

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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.

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The show notes are available at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-122-autumn.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ Colorful Foliage and Longwood's Chrysanthemum Festival https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-34-colorful.html ~ Versatile Viburnums https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-75-versatile.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 platform so other gardeners can find us too!
Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Editing: Brandie Bland Show Notes: Jaime Breeden Recorded on 10-1-2022.

Gold Medal Plants Sep 24, 2022

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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.

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The SHOW NOTES are at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-121-gold-medal.html

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