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Author: Sean and Allison McManus

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The DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden is a quick podcast to help you become a better gardener right now. No matter what level of gardener you are, we are here to help you build your garden care knowledge and skills fast!

Sean is part of the dynamic-duo of Spoken Garden, with his wife Allison McManus. Together they create garden content for beginner and advanced gardeners everywhere to help them become better gardeners. Learn more about them and their journey at spokengarden.com.
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Do you want to add summer flowering bulbs to a specific area of your garden, but aren't sure how to pick the right now? On this episode, I go over how to choose different summer flowering bulbs for your garden by listing three different bulbs that thrive in full sun, part to full shade, under drought conditions, and in boggy or really wet soils! Listen to hear which do best in these different areas for your garden! Bulbs and links mentioned in this episode (some affiliate links below): Begonias, Tuberous Calla Lilies Crocosmia Dahlias Elephant Ears Gladiolus Hostas Iris, Bearded Iris, Siberian Liatris Our YouTube Channel (@spokengarden) for more bulb and plant care videos   Thank you for listening. 😀 We'll see ya in the garden! 👋   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
On this episode, Sean breaks down the best times to fertilize your bulbs. Listen to hear the 4 level process of when you can add fertilizer to your bulbs to keep them healthy!   Links in this episode: Bulbs - Generally Everything Bulbs Youtube Playlist BioTone from Espoma  Eden Brothers New Bulbs for 2024 'Creme de Cognac' Dahlias Moonlight Mix Anemones and Ranunculus Pollen-Free Roselilies   Thank you for listening!  You can find other quick-tip garden topics on our podcast page at spokengarden.com and click Listen at the top of the page. And subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss future quick garden episodes! We'll see ya in the Garden!    All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
On this episode, we share 10 new summer flowers that you can grow from seed from our favorite online seed source, Eden Brothers. The ten are listed below with links to each, along with some other helpful links. Happy seed sowing and flowering growing! Zinderella Peach Zinnias  Sunshine Mix Gazanias  Alaska Salmon Nasturtiums  White Goddess Stock  Twilight Statice  Jasmine Tobacco  Double Click Cranberries Cosmos  Joseph's Coat Early Splendor Amaranthus  Fireball French Marigolds  Pink Regis Rose-Mallow    Eden Brothers easy online sowing and growing instructions at grow.edenbrothers.com/planting-guides/    Use our coupon code: SPOKENGARDEN (all one word) at checkout for 15% off your total order.    Checkout our YouTube channel at YouTube.com/spokengarden.    All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
On today's episode, it's all about how we treat our seeds to give them the best chance to germinate. There are different seed treatments out there to improve your germination rate and in this episode we cover the three main ones with seed examples: 1) Soaking, 2) Scarifying, and 3) Cold Stratification. Listen to hear seed examples that need one of more of these treatments and understand seed treatments better.   Links in this episode: Get more seed tips and hacks from our YouTube Seed and Propagation Playlist Get your own Little Dibby or Dibby XL on Our Etsy Shop Amazon   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
On this episode, hear what we are up to at the beginning of 2024 and what's on the horizon! Also, hear how you can start your 2024 gardening the right way! Check out our January 6th Live on YouTube:    Sow your seeds at the right depth everytime with a Dibby! Our Etsy Shop On Amazon Thank you for listening!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
On this episode, you'll learn what 5 new garden trends to watch for in the new year (2024) and how you can add them to your garden! This episode is based off of Garden Media Groups yearly "Garden Trends" for 2024 and you can get the full report, including all 7 trends, by going to GardenMediaGroup.com and signing up for the report!   Watch us talk about these five trends in our latest Garden Weekly News Roundup on Youtube!   Seed sowing starts right now (especially for peppers, tomatoes, and other plants)! Get your Little Dibby or Dibby XL Now to start sowing your seeds at the right depth, everytime! Dibbies from our Etsy Shop Dibbies on Amazon   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
On this episode, we share some 2023 garden highlights with you and some lessons learned. Listen to hear what happened this year in our garden and click through to actually watch these on YouTube. Also, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays to you.🎄🎅 We'll see ya in the new year and we will definitely see you in the garden! ProvenWinners ColorChoice Hydrangeas in this episode: 'Firelight Tidbit' 'Fairytrail Bride' 'Let's Dance Can Do' 'Quick Fire Fab' Garden Highlights: Leggy Hydrangea Stems Growing Rex Begonias Started perennial Verbena and English lavender from seed Pruning Hydrangeas at The Right Time of Year   You can find other quick-tip garden topics on our podcast page at spokengarden.com and click Listen at the top of the page.    All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
On this episode, Sean tells you why the USDA Hardiness Zone Map is still relevant and why you should still use it when gardening. The map was updated this past November and there were differring opinions on if the map is still useful. Hear Sean's take.  If you are looking for more garden-related news, check out our new YouTube video series we started, Weekly Garden News Roundup!   Thank you for Listening and we'll see ya in the garden!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
On today's episode, we tell you about 7 great garden gifts for any level of gardener. Hear which gifts we highlight and describe, AND which will fit the needs of your garden or that gardener you need to buy for this holiday season. See the garden gift list below and follow links to each specific gift. Gift List: The Garden Guru Garden Tool Essentials Set SmartPots 6 foot raised bed planter Classic Cut Hand Pruners with a durable leather belt sheath Bellingham Bamboo Garden Gloves The Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System by AHopeGarden All Perennial Collection from Eden Brothers coupon code: SpokenGarden at checkout for 15% off your total purchase!  Little Dibby AND Dibby XL, coupon code: "LISTENER30" at checkout for 30% off all products!   Thank you for listening. 😊👍 We'll see ya in the garden!   Visit us at spokengarden.com and checkout Benjamin Tissot's music.
On today's episode, Sean tells you the steps to store your dahlia bulbs and other bulbs over this winter. Listen to hear these 5 easy and proven steps to safely store your bulbs this winter. Want more bulb tips? Pick through and watch our bulb videos on YouTube!😮😀 Click this link to learn more.👍🏼 Dibbies as Holiday Gifts: Etsy Shop Amazon All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
On today's episode, hear three different transplanting mistakes to avoid and how to avoid them. Visit our YouTube channel for more fall gardening and transplanting tips by clicking this link! Also, if you want to sow your vegetable and flower seeds at the right depth everytime, visit our Etsy shop and Amazon to get your very own Little Dibby and Dibby XL! Little Dibbies and Dibby XL's on our Etsy Shop Little Dibbies and Dibby XL's on Amazon   And, we'll see you in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
On todays episode, Sean tells you why Fall is a great time to plant perennials into your garden. Listen to hear there 4 different reasons to understand better why you should consider planting perennials this fall and hear examples of perennials to plant. Also, if you are sowing vegetable or flower seeds this fall, head over to our Etsy or Amazon shops to find your Little Dibby or Dibby XL to help you plant each seed at the right depth. Our Etsy shop  Our Amazon shop   Thanks for listening and we'll see you in the garden!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
On this episode, it's all about double-duty flowering! These 4 perennials can flower in both the fall and spring for you. It's about finding that sweet-spot of growing conditions AND if any of these plants will grow in your garden. Listen to find out if you can grow any of these 4 perennials or what double-flowering plants need to give you two doses of color each year! Fall is here and it's cool-season vegetable seed sowing season. Get your very own Little Dibby or Dibb XL garden tool! Pick from 5 different colors! Etsy store Amazon Thank you for listening and make sure to subscribe. We'll see ya in the garden!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
On this episode, hear what you need to do BEFORE you put mulch in and around your container plants. These three things will set your plants up (and you!) for success for the months and seasons ahead! Check out how to do each of these 3 things by heading over to our @YouTube channel to watch our quick #shorts videos: https://www.youtube.com/@SpokenGarden/shorts Have all your seed sowing supplies ready, including your seed dibbers and widgers. The Little Dibby and Dibby XL help you sow your seeds at the right depth, every time! Have better germination rates and healthier seedlings by using our exclusive Little Dibby and Dibby XL seed sowing tools! Find your favorite color(s) at our: Etsy Shop Shopify Store Amazon Store   Thank you for listening and we'll see ya in the garden!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
On this episode, Sean tells you 4 different things you can do to prep your perennials in containers for fall and beyound. Listen to this episode to know what you can do to make sure your perennials are healthy and ready for the fall and winter months! If you want to see us cut back Coreopsis, Agastache, or Nepeta, watch one our more recent YouTube videos: https://youtu.be/vbZSoFdmYb0   Make sure to get your Little Dibby or Dibby XL at one of our three shops listed below so you are ready for fall seed sowing season! Etsy Shop Shopify Amazon   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
On today's episode, learn how to sow these 7 perennial plants this fall and if they will grow in your garden! The 7 perennials and their Eden Brothers links are: New England Asters Russell Lupine English Lavender Foxglove or Digitalis Oriental Poppies Black-eyed Susan Shasta Daisy For planting guides, follow this link! Get ready for Fall vegetable and flower seed sowing season by having the right seed sowing tool! Find your Little Dibby or Dibby XL at one of our shops/stores: Etsy Spoken Garden Shop Shopify Store Amazon   Thank you for listening! Find more fun garden topics to learn about on our podcast page.   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
In this episode, Sean tells you 3 different alternative options that can save you time when watering your plants. Listen to hear all three and save time while watering. And, we'll see ya in the garden! Products and links from this episode: Oya's Soaker Hoses Rain Barrels  Where to buy Little Dibby and Dibby XL Etsy Shopify Amazon All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
On today's episode, Sean talks about what plant heat stress is, what popular plants are susceptible, and what signs to look for in your garden. Listen to this episode to hear if you have any of these popular plants in your garden and what to plant heat stress can look like. Now, fall is right around the corner so make sure you have all your seed sowing supplies and tools ready to start sowing soon! Our exclusive, one of a kind Little Dibby and Dibby XL seed sowing tool helps you sow your seeds at the correct depth everytime! We run sales and promotions on Etsy, Shopify, and Amazon all the time! Happy Gardening!      Thank you for listening! You can find other quick-tip garden topics on spokengarden.com/listen .  And subscribe to this podcast!    We'll see ya in the Garden!    All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
On today's episode, learn these five different reasons why your summer flowering bulbs aren't actually flowering and what you can do about it. Sean lists these 5 reasons and lets you know exactly what you can do to make sure they flower next year! Also, it's that time of year to buy your fall planted bulbs! They are going fast! ,So head over to EdenBrothers.com to start building your shopping cart. Buy your bulbs now while supplies last!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
On this episode, learn all about the Rex Begonia and how (if) to grow it in your garden! Sean breaks down what it needs to grow, what to expect for diseases and pests, and how to get the most out of your Rex Begonias. Listen to get the skinny on these beauties and click through the links below to learn even more! Rex "Jurassic Dino" Series from Ball Horticulture Spoken Garden Little Dibbies and Dibby XL's on Etsy Shop Amazon Store Shopify Store Listen to more garden topics on your favorite platform or at SpokenGarden.com/Listen Thank you for listening, And we'll see ya in the garden!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.
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Jonathon Settle

please go back and listen to the audio levels in this show. it becomes overbearing and unintelligible regularly. otherwise i enjoyed it.

Feb 21st
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