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Annual Vines and Slow-Growing Vegetables on a Snowy Day Feb 17, 2021

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Dee and Carol talk about more annual vines to grow, slow-growing vegetables, plus seed saving.
A few links:
Dee's Recent Blog Post - Gardening Will Break Your Heart
Dee's French Box Subscription
Seed Catalog Puzzles put together and framed by Carol
Frames by Mail, where Carol purchased her picture frames
Seed sources for annual vines and vegetables include Botanical Interests and Renee's Garden Seeds
On the bookshelf: Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large Spaces, by Rebecca Sweet and Susan Morrison.

Article on Cherokee Nation Seeds
Seed Savers Exchange
Native Seeds Search
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For more info on Carol and her books, visit her website. Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens.
For more info on Dee and her book, visit her website. Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.

Affiliate links to purchase any of our books:

The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee Nash
Potted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Homegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Seeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Creatures and Critters: Who’s in Your Garden, by Carol J. Michel

The Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel

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On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.
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Morning Glories and Sweet Potatoes Feb 10, 2021

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Carol and Dee talk about morning glories and sweet potatoes with references to Lenny Kravitz and William Shakespeare.
A few links:
Vintage Seed Catalog puzzles
Morning Glory Seeds from Botanical Interests Seeds
Article about morning glories in Arizona
Sweet Potato Slips from Johnny's Selected Seeds
Article from MSU on growing sweet potatoes
Lenny Kravitz's ranch in Brazil
On the bookshelf: Plant Partners, by Jessica Walliser plus Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
Article on saving the sweet potato name.
Our friend Marie's Lazy W blog.
Email us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com

The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee Nash
Potted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Homegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Seeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Creatures and Critters: Who’s in Your Garden, by Carol J. Michel

The Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel

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On Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.
On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.
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Flowering Houseplants and Other Big Fluffy Plants Feb 03, 2021

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Dee and Carol discuss their favorite flowering houseplants, growing plants from kitchen scraps, houseplants they are bored with, and more!
Helpful links:
Carol's YouTube video with her puzzle and affiliate link to the puzzle.
Carol's very old blog post about the night-blooming cereus plant.
On the bookshelf: House Plant Party by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf
Email us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com

The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee Nash
Potted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Homegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Seeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Creatures and Critters: Who’s in Your Garden, by Carol J. Michel

The Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel

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On Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.
On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.
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More Seed Fun for Gardeners, Plus Nasturtiums and Hidden Treasures in the Garden Jan 27, 2021

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Carol and Dee talk about smaller seed companies, nasturtiums, starting seeds, and finding hidden treasure in your garden.
Some helpful links:
Smaller Seed Companies to consider ordering from:
John Scheepers Kitchen Garden Seeds,
Hudson Valley Seed Company,
Seed Savers Exchange Heirloom Seeds,
Territorial Seed Company,
Botanical Interests,
Renee's Garden

Good article from National Garden Bureau on buying seeds.

More info on seed starting from Purdue Cooperative Extensive Service
On the Bookshelf:
The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee Nash
More info on Brood X Cicadas
Email us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com

The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee Nash
Potted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Homegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Seeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Creatures and Critters: Who’s in Your Garden, by Carol J. Michel

The Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel

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On Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.
On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.
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Seed Ordering, Sweet Peas, Three Sisters Gardens, and Magnolia Network Jan 20, 2021

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Dee and Carol discuss ordering seeds, growing sweet peas, growing a three sisters garden and the new Magnolia Network.
Helpful Links:
For seeds:
Botanical Interests
Pinetree Garden Seeds
Renee's Garden
Territorial Seed Company
Three sisters garden article from Native Seeds.
On the Bookshelf:
The Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening: Grow beautiful vegetables, herbs, and flowers - the easy way! Layer Your Way to Healthy Soil-Eliminate tilling and digging-Build a productive garden naturally-Reduce weeding and watering, by Charlie Nardozzi

Magnolia Network
Email us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com

The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee Nash
Potted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Homegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Seeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Creatures and Critters: Who’s in Your Garden, by Carol J. Michel

The Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel

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On Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.
On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.
On YouTube.

Agatha Christie in the Garden Jan 13, 2021

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Dee and Carol talk about Agatha Christie in the garden, plus an update on Dee's bees, how to pick vegetable varieties, and more.
Some links:
Dee's seed ordering blog post
Article in Garden Collage ‘Agatha Christie Loved her Poisonous Plants’
Carol's blog post on Agatha Christie and gardening, plus a post on Hercule Poirot
Carol's YouTube video about hyacinths on vases
Zucchini Squash info at All-America Selections.
Summer squash seeds from Botanical Interests Seeds
Tri-color summer squash seeds from Renee's Garden Seeds
Books:
Wicked Plants: the weed that killed Lincoln’s Mother and other Botanical Atrocities, by Amy Stewart

The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, by Marie Benedict
The Only Woman in the Room, by Marie Benedict
Email us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com

The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee Nash
Potted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Homegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Seeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Creatures and Critters: Who’s in Your Garden, by Carol J. Michel

The Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel

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On Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.
On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.
On YouTube.

Grab some Tea and Talk Gardening with Us! Jan 06, 2021

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Dee and Carol talk all things gardening... monarda, early spring vegetables, color in the winter garden, plus colors of the new year!
Links:
Carol's YouTube Channel
Dee's blog post on soil
10 ten 2020 gardening books in Washington Gardener magazine.
National Garden Bureau
Sugar Buzz® Monarda at Roberta's Gardens
‘Petite Delight’ Monarda from American Meadows
Monarda fistulosa seeds from Botanical Interests Seeds
Article: Bee Balm Native to State, by Russell Studebaker.
Books:
Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening, by Matt Mattus

Colour in the Winter Garden, by Graham Stuart Thomas.

Four colors that will dominate our homes in 2021 from Dwell magazine

Email us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com

For more info on Carol and her books, visit her website. Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens.

For more info on Dee and her book, visit her website. Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.

Affiliate links to purchase any of our books:

The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee Nash
Potted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Homegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Seeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Creatures and Critters: Who’s in Your Garden, by Carol J. Michel

The Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel

Support the show

On Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.
On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.
On YouTube.

Sunflowers and Microgreens, for your health and well-being! Dec 30, 2020

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Carol and Dee discuss growing sunflowers and microgreens and then discover what's in Pepper Pot Soup!
Helpful Links:
Carol's YouTube Video of Terrarium Containers
Previous Podcast Episode on Sunflowers
Year of the Sunflower from National Garden Bureau
Sunflower Seeds from Botanical Interests
Microgreen Seeds from Botanical Interests
On the Bookshelf: Grow Your Own Spices: Harvest homegrown ginger, turmeric, saffron, wasabi, vanilla, cardamom, and other incredible spices -- no matter where you live, by Tasha Greer (Affiliate Link)
National Garden Bureau's “national day of” calendar.
Email us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com

For more info on Carol and her books, visit her website. Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens.

For more info on Dee and her book, visit her website. Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.

Affiliate links to purchase any of our books:

The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee Nash
Potted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Homegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Seeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Creatures and Critters: Who’s in Your Garden, by Carol J. Michel

The Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel

Support the show

On Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.
On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.
On YouTube.

More Green to the Bean and #RealHouseplants Dec 23, 2020

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Dee and Carol talk about hyacinths, green beans (again), fungus gnats, #realhouseplants, and other fun gardening topics!
Some helpful links:
Dee's recent blog post and newsletter.
Carol's most recent blog post.
Helleborus, the pink one is actually Cinnamon Snow!
From National Garden Bureau its the Year of the Hyacinth and the Year of the Garden Bean!
On the Bookshelf:
Complete Container Herb Gardening: Design and Grow Beautiful, Bountiful Herb-Filled Pots, by Sue Goetz.
Plus... Sue's previous books

A Taste for Herbs: A guide to seasonings, mixes and blends from the herb lover's garden, by Sue Goetz.

The Herb Lover's Spa Book: Create a Luxury Spa Experience at Home with Fragrant Herbs from Your Garden, by Sue Goetz..
Dirt:

Good article in Family Handyman about reusing potting soil
As always...
Email us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com

For more info on Carol and her books, visit her website. Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens.

For more info on Dee and her book, visit her website. Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.

Affiliate links to purchase any of our books:

The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee Nash
Potted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Homegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Seeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Creatures and Critters: Who’s in Your Garden, by Carol J. Michel

The Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel

Support the show

On Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.
On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.
On YouTube.

Mistletoe and Rosemary Dec 16, 2020

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Carol and Dee talk about mistletoe, rosemary, books on snowdrops and hellebores, plus gift ideas for gardeners.
Some helpful links:
Mistletoe in the LadyBird Johnson Wildflower Center’s newsletter
The Mystery of Mistletoe - Purdue University
Tips on growing rosemary from Burpee
On the bookshelf (affiliate links):
Snowdrops by Gunter Waldorf
Hellebores: A Comprehensive Guide by C. Colston Burrell and Judith Knott Tyler
On becoming a member of American Horticultural Society

Email us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com

For more info on Carol and her books, visit her website. Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens.

For more info on Dee and her book, visit her website. Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.

Affiliate links to purchase any of our books:

The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee Nash
Potted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Homegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Seeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. Michel

Creatures and Critters: Who’s in Your Garden, by Carol J. Michel

The Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel

Support the show

On Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.
On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.
On YouTube.