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Nasturtiums, Greens, and CoCoRaHS Mar 04, 2020

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Flowers:
Nasturtium ‘Baby Rose’ from Park Seed
Nasturtium 'Empress of India' from Renee’s Garden Seeds.Other Nasturtiums from Botanical Interests
Previous episode where we talk about violas and pansies.

Veggies:
Upland Cress from Johnny’s Selected Seeds.
Corn Salad or Mache from Botanical Interests Seeds.
Arugula or rocket from Botanical Interests Seeds
Mesclun from Botanical Interests Seeds

On the Bookshelf:
Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening, by Matt Mattus
Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening, by Matt Mattus

Dirt:
CoCoRaHS - Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. Volunteers register their location and then record daily rainfall totals on the CoCoRaHS website. Rain gauge from Weather Your Way
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Plantswomen, as inspired by The Earth in Her Hands by Jennifer Jewell Feb 26, 2020

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Dee and Carol were inspired this week by plantswomen, 75 of whom were profiled in a new book, The Earth in Her Hands: 75 Extraordinary Women Working in the World of Plants by Jennifer Jewell
A few other books and links of interest:
The Bold and Brilliant Garden by Sarah Raven
The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Southeast by Ira Wallace
Gardenista: The Definitive Guide to Stylish Outdoor Spaces by Michelle Slatalla
Collards: A Southern Tradition from Seed to Table by Ed Davis and John Morgan
Renee's Garden: The Garden to Table Seed Company
Dahlia 'Babylon Bronze at Floret Flowers
Dahlias at Swan Island Dahlias
Dahlia ‘Juanita’ at Old House Gardens
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Why Gardens Matter by Dee Nash, as posted on her blog, Red Dirt Ramblings.

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Perennials from Seed, Sprouts, and NGB's 100th Anniversary Feb 19, 2020

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Dee and Carol talk about how to grow perennial flowers from seeds, debate instructions for growing sprouts indoors, and give a shout out to the National Garden Bureau, celebrating their 100th anniversary. Plus, they highlight another book from their bookshelves!
A few links:
National Garden Bureau
National Garden Bureau’s 100th anniversary celebration.
Chiltern Seeds
Territorial Seeds
Perennials to Start from Seeds - Gardener's Supply
Botanical Interests - Sprout Seeds
Botanical Interests - Sprouting Seeds at Home: Disinfecting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips
Garden Alchemy, by Stephanie Rose.
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A Heart for Flowers and Veggies for Your Heart Feb 12, 2020

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Dee and Carol talk about flowers and houseplants that make great gifts for Valentine's Day or any occasion. Plus vegetables that are good for your heart, a new gardening book, and why gardening may make you live longer.
Some helpful Links:
Heart-healthy Vegetables to Grow
New Zealand spinach from Botanical Interests - heat tolerant!
On the bookshelf:
The Pollinator Victory Garden, by Kim Eierman.
Plus:
The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin
The Rabbit Effect: Live Longer, Happier, and Healthier with the Groundbreaking Science of Kindness, by Kelli Harding, MD, MPH

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Flower Seeds, Gardening Dates, and Soil Enhancers Feb 05, 2020

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Dee and Carol talk about how easy it is to sow seeds for some flowers, what the two most important dates are for gardeners, a new book on ferns, and soil enhancers.
Links with more information:
Botanical Interests Drop Dead Red Sunflower Seeds
Burpee's Envy Zinnias
Burpee's Queen Lime Orange Zinnias
Johnny's Seed's Oklahoma series of Zinnias
On our bookshelf: The Complete Book of Ferns: Indoors - Outdoors - Growing - Crafting - History & Lore by Mobee Weinstein (Cool Springs Press 2020)
Washington State University Horticultural Myths Site by Prof. Linda Chalker-Scott
Soil Enhancers - Liqui-Dirt
For more information on the last frost and first frost for your region, please do an online search for your cooperative extension services latest bulletin.
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The World's Dullest Houseplant, Sweet Potatoes, and Potting Soil Jan 29, 2020

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Dee and Carol discuss the world's dullest plant, the Chinese Evergreen, plus sweet potatoes and potting soil.
Some helpful links.
Costa Farms has a downloadable pdf on aglaonemas, commonly called Chinese Evergreens.
Dee's IGTV post about aglaonemas.
Making Things Grow by Thalassa Cruso
Sweet potato vines at Proven Winners
Sweet potatoes for your vegetable gardens at Johnny's Selected Seeds
Smart Pot fabric pots
Happy Frog potting soil
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A Scented Flower, A New App for Gardeners, A Few Favorite Old Books Jan 22, 2020

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Dee and Carol discuss flowering tobacco (Nicotiana sp.), vegetables that are easy to grow and hard to grow plus a new app to help all gardeners grow vegetables, and a few of their favorite old gardening books. Here are some helpful links:
Flowers:
The lime-green Nicotiana langsdorffii, with a narrow bell-shaped flower is hard to find seeds for but Louis the Plant Geek also grows this flower.

Nan Ondra from Hayefield has an entire post on Nicotianas she’s loved. She also has a cross between Nicotiana langsdorffii and N. alata ‘Lime Green’ called ‘Ondra’s Green Mix’ which she may have in her Etsy shop now. Botanical Interests also sells a flowering tobacco called Indian Peace Pipe.
Veggies:
Information on a new app for growing vegetables is at From Seed to Spoon.
Dirt:
A few favorite old books include:
Theme Gardens by Barbara Damrosch
Mrs. Greenthumbs: How I Turned a Boring Yard into a Glorious Garden and How You Can, Too by Cassandra Danz (1993)

Mrs. Greenthumbs Plows Ahead: Five Steps to the Drop-Dead Gorgeous Garden of Your Dreams by Cassandra Danz (1998)
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David Austin Roses, Simple Vegetable Gardens and P.L.A.N.T.S for Gardening Goals Jan 15, 2020

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Some helpful links:
New Varieties of David Austin Roses for 2020
Botanical Interest Seeds
More on P.L.A.N.T.S. for gardening goals
Our special Vegetable Gardening Podcast Episode "How To Grow A Basic Summer Garden"
Our past episode on roses, Everything's Coming Up Roses
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Lantana, Corn, and Everything Relates to Gardening Jan 08, 2020

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Dee and Carol discuss Lantana and Corn and prove that any topic can be related to gardening.
Some helpful links
National Garden Bureau
All-America Selections
Lantana varieties at Proven Winners
Sweet corn varieties at Botanical Interests Seeds
Garden Pickers on Facebook and the Original Idea for Garden Pickers
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For more info on Carol, visit her website.

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A Look Back at 2019 and Resolutions for the 2020 Garden! Jan 01, 2020

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Carol and Dee look back at their favorite moments in the flower and veggies gardens in 2019 and discuss resolutions for the new year!
Books mentioned: Atomic Habits, by James Clear.
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For more info on Carol, visit her website.

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