GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening

Latest Episodes:

Japanese Maples Sep 17, 2022

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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.

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The SHOW NOTES are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-120-japanese.html

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 85: Camellias

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-85-camellias.html

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

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

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden

Recorded on 9-17-2022.

Crapemyrtles Sep 10, 2022

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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.

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The SHOW NOTES are at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-119.html

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

~ GardenDC Episode 22: Fruit Trees, Crape Myrtle, and Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives

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

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Brandie Bland

Show Notes: Jaime Breeden

Recorded on 9-10-2022

Is It Ripe Yet? How To Tell When To Harvest Sep 03, 2022

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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.

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The SHOW NOTES are available at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-118-is-it-ripe.html

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 68: Summer Vegetables

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-68-summer.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 4: All About Tomatoes

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-4-all-about.html

Recorded on 9-3-22.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing and Show Notes: Brandie Bland

Environmentally Friendly Gardening Aug 27, 2022

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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 Nature'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/3TmGqh9

~ Nature into Art: The Gardens of Wave Hill by Thomas Christopher

https://amzn.to/3dV6W0Z

~ The New American Landscape by Thomas Christopher with Doug Tallamy. Rick Darke, and more

https://amzn.to/3AOpNE2

Disclosure: the books linked here are linked to an Amazon affiliate account, so if you click on them and order any, Washington Gardener Magazine gets a few pennies added to the account for the referral. Our full Amazon storefront is at: https://www.amazon.com/shop/wdcgardener

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The SHOW NOTES are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-117.html

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 101: Sustainable Lawn Care

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-101.html

Recorded on 8-27-2022.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden

Miniature Vegetables Aug 20, 2022

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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.

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Links mentioned in this episode:
~ Renee's Garden container seed collection
https://www.reneesgarden.com/blogs/gardening-resources/tagged/container-gardening
~ Kitchen Minis
https://www.kitchenminis.com/
~ Dwarf Tomato Project

https://www.dwarftomatoproject.net/

~ Tiny Garden Habit
https://www.tinygardenhabit.com/

~ Balcony Garden Web
https://balconygardenweb.com/8-dwarf-vegetables-grow-small-urban-garden/

~ How to Garden Indoors & Grow Your Own Food Year Round by Kim Roman

https://amzn.to/3AaRaqr

The SHOW NOTES are posted now to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-116-miniature.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 26: Heirloom Tomatoes and Straw Bale Gardening
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-26-heirloom.html

Recorded on 8-20-2022.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Tori Vandergriff
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden

The Dreaded Spotted Lanternfly Aug 13, 2022

Show notes

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 posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-115-dreaded.html

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 29: Butterfly Gardening
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-29-butterfly.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 77: Goth Gardening
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-77-goth.html

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Recorded on 8-13-2022.

Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing and Show Notes: Tori Vandergriff

The Art of Topiary Aug 06, 2022

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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.

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The SHOW NOTES are now posted:

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-114-art-of.html

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

GardenDC Podcast Episode 79: Boxwood

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-79-boxwood.html

GardenDC Podcast Episode 38: Art in the Garden

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

Recorded on 8-6-22

Gardening with Children Jul 30, 2022

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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.

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The SHOW NOTES are posted:

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-113-gardening.html

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

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

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Recorded on 7-30-2022

Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing and Show Notes: Tori Vandergriff

Summer Garden Refresh Jul 23, 2022

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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 posted at - https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-112-summer.html See the CCBC's list of fall classes at: https://regxe.ccbcmd.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/classSearch/classSearch If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: GardenDC Podcast Episode 73: A Late Summer Pep Talk with Erica Smith https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-73-late-summer.html Recorded on 7-23-2022. 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 and Show Notes: Tori Vandergriff

Flower Combinations Jul 16, 2022

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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.

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The SHOW NOTES are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-111-flower.html

Jenny Rose Carey's books:

- The Ultimate Flower Gardener's Guide*

- Glorious Shade*

*Amazon affiliate link

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

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

Recorded on 7-16-2022.

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: Tori Vandergriff