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16: Verbena, Cut Flowers with Jenny, and Gardenerds! Jun 05, 2021

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This week, Jenny Hopkins of Big Arms Farm clues me in on the cut-flower farm operation, with tips for the flower-loving home gardener as well!

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Intro 0:00 / Plant of the Week 4:32 / Guest 7:04 / Playlist 23:55

15: Oaks, Doug Tallamy, and a Webinar! May 29, 2021

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This week, I sit down with Doug Tallamy—entomologist, author, and the oak tree's biggest advocate!

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Intro 0:00 / Plant of the Week 3:35 / Guest 5:25 / Playlist 23:59

14: Tender Annuals, My Sister Sue Ann 2.0, and "The Ugly Bug Ball" May 22, 2021

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This week, I talk tender annuals and my lovely sister Sue Ann joins me to discuss container planting.

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Intro 0:00 / Plant of the Week 2:40 / Guest 6:30 / Playlist 24:20

13: Okra, Diane Burns, and "Vegetables" May 15, 2021

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In keeping with our veggie theme, our plant of the week is okra! Diane Burns, head gardener at Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards, joins us to discuss the ins and outs of vegetable gardening. Tune in for a yummy Beach Boys track.

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Intro 0:00 / Plant of the Week 3:40 / Guest 5:38 / Playlist 7:21

12: Pinxterbloom Azalea, My Garden, and Audible Recs! May 08, 2021

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Our plant of the week is pinxterbloom, an azalea native to Eastern North America. This week, the tables have turned: my friend Susan Terwilliger interviews me about my garden! Tune in for some garden-friendly audible recs.

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Intro 0:00 / Plant of the Week 4:47 / Interview 6:40 / Playlist 21:50

11: Fringe Tree, My Sister Sue Ann, and "Surrey with the Fringe" May 01, 2021

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My little sister Sue Ann Kane joins me to talk about starting a garden from scratch. Our plant of the week is the fringe tree: what song could be more fitting than "Surrey with the Fringe (tree) on Top"?

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Intro 0:00 / Plant of the Week 2:26 / Guest 4:54 / Playlist 20:08

10: Camassia, Rod and Maggie Walker, and "Poison Ivy" Apr 24, 2021

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The plant of the week is the Pacific NW native, Camassia! I’m joined by Rod and Maggie Walker from Blue Ridge PRISM. Need something to listen to while playing in your garden? I recommend “Poison Ivy” by The Coasters.

0:00 intro / 2:43 plant of the week / 5:32 interview / 22:00 playlist

09: Boxwoods, Michael Abbott, and Chasing Cars Apr 17, 2021

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The plant of the week is the boxwood! Today we are talking with Michael Abbott of Bartlett Tree Experts. When I look at my garden this time of year I'm reminded of a line of a song, Chasing Cars.

0:00 intro & corrections / 3:05 plant of the week / 6:15 interview / 25:26 playlist

03: Daffodils, Piedmont Master Gardeners, and Nathan Colberg Apr 10, 2021

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The Plant of the Week is a spring fave, the daffodil. This week's interview promotes the Virtual Spring Lecture Series provided for free by Piedmont Master Gardeners. The Playlist talks about what to do in your garden this week and promotes a local musician.

02: Native Plants, Carol Carter, and Hydrangea Pruning Basics Apr 10, 2021

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This week’s Plant of the Week is the Ilex verticillata, or Winterberry. Carol Carter talks to us about Native Plants and their importance in nature and in our gardening. The Playlist includes information about bulb fertilization, soil compaction and a quick list of Hydrangea pruning basics. This week's listening recommendation is the Gardeners’ Question Time Podcast produced by the BBC.

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