GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with filmmaker Dabney Day, about her new movie The Gardener. The plant profile is on English Daisies and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Playing with Frost" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 202: Documenting Gardenshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-202.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 211: Gardening Meets Hollywoodhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-211-gardening.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 137: Into the Heart of the Garden with Maria Rodalehttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-137-into-heart.htmlThis episode is sponsored by the FONA Garden Fair & Plant Sale:Celebrate spring at the U.S. National Arboretum! Shop from thousands of plants, get expert gardening advice, browse from 25+ local vendors, and enjoy free family activities.FONA members get early access to the Plant Sale tent from 9 AM to 11 AM. Whether you’re looking for herbs for your apartment balcony or shade-loving perennials for your yard, the Plant Sale tent has great options at great prices. Make a donation of any amount to become a FONA member.This event is hosted by Friends of the National Arboretum and raises funds to support FONA’s work celebrating the science, beauty, and community impact of the National Arboretum. Register for the Garden Fair & Plant Sale  to let FONA know you’re coming and to receive important event updates.Show Notes will be posted after 4/21/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 4-11-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with landscape designer Teresa Watkins, about visiting public gardens for design inspiration. The plant profile is on Barren Strawberry and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "How to Prune Blueberry Bushes" from Christy Page of Green Prints.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 167: Flinging with the Garden Touristhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-167-flinging.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 78: Dumbarton Oakshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-78-dumbarton.html~ GardenDC Episode 32: Garden Tourshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-32-garden.htmlShow Notes will be posted after 4/15/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 4-4-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with garden book* author Lorraine Ballato, about hydrangea pruning and growing tips. The plant profile is on Celandine Poppy and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Beet Companion Plants" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.*You can order Hydrangea Pruning at ⁠https://amzn.to/4sCh28t⁠. This link is to our Amazon affiliate accounts and we may earn a few pennies from their sales, but this does not impact your purchase price.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 142: Hydrangea Care and Pruninghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-142-hydrangea.html~ GardenDC Episode 60: Hydrangeas with Andrew Buntinghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-60-hydrangeas.htmlShow Notes will be posted after 4/1/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 3-28-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Kira Silvestri, a horticulturist with Burpee, about assessing and repairing our gardens after a tough winter. The plant profile is on Dusty Miller and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "A Stick in the Mud" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 277: Revolutionary Tomato Growing Tipshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2026/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-277.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 165: Gardening and the Weatherhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-165-gardening.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 184: Spring Garden Prephttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-183-spring.htmlShow Notes will be posted after 3/31/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 3-21-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with horticulturist Frank Hyman all about tomato growing tips*. The plant profile is on Hepatica and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "The Surprise Potato" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.*You can order Ripe Tomato Revolution athttps://amzn.to/4lsDiicThis link is to our Amazon affiliate accounts and we may earn a few pennies from their sales, but this does not impact your purchase price.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 4: All About Tomatoeshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-4-all-about.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 26: Heirloom Tomatoeshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-26-heirloom.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 68: Summer Vegetableshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-68-summer.htmlShow Notes will be posted after 3/21/2026.Frank Hyman's Substack is:  https://frankhyman.substack.com/subscribeWe welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 3-14-26

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with authors Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob S. Suissa all about botanizing. The plant profile is on Peas and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Dancing with Marigolds" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.*You can order Let's Botanize at https://amzn.to/4u9gfgpThis link is to our Amazon affiliate accounts and we may earn a few pennies from their sales, but this does not impact your purchase price.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 43: Galanthushttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-43-galanthus.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 219: Native Fernshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-219-native.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 106: Ancient Plantshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-106-ancient.htmlUpdated Show Notes will be posted after 3/17/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 3-7-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with illustrator and author Halsey Berryman, all about her new book, Pests & Other Friends*. The plant profile is on Wallflowers and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Growing Kale in Pots" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.*You can order Halsey's book, Pests & Other Friends, at https://amzn.to/4r0m1hF This link is to our Amazon affiliate accounts and we may earn a few pennies from their sales, but this does not impact your purchase price.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 198: Rats and Other Destructive Crittershttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-198-rats-and.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 174: Wildscapinghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-174-wildscaping.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 50: Deer-Resistant Native Plantshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-50-deer.htmlShow Notes will be posted after 3/10/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 2-28-26.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Janet Evans, Associate Director, McLean Library & Archives, at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), all about the fascinating history of the Philadelphia Flower Show. The plant profile is on California Poppy and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Brewing Success in the Garden" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 230: Secrets of the Philadelphia Flower Showhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-220-age-of.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 121: PHS Gold Medal Plantshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-121-gold-medal.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 260: Orchids of the First Ladieshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-260-orchids-of.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 226: Designing Your Natural Garden with Kelly D. Norrishttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-226-designing.htmlShow Notes will be posted after 3/1/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 2-21-26

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dr. Jessica Allen, lead mycologist at NatureServe, all about the world of mushrooms. The plant profile is on Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "The Unwritten Garden Journal" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 220: The Age of Lichenshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-220-age-of.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 132: Moss Gardeninghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-132-moss.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 219: Native Fernshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-219-native.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 37: Foraginghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-37-foraging.htmlShow Notes will be posted after 2/21/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 2-14-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Sam Hoadley, Manager of Horticultural Research at Mt. Cuba Center, all about Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) for the Mid-Atlantic Region. The plant profile is on Skunk Cabbage and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "The Sweetest Winter Squash" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeYou can find Mt. Cuba Center's Solidago Report here.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 227: Ironweedhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-227-ironweed.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 182: Amsoniahttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-182-amsonia.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 134: Carexhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-134-carex-for.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 99: Trilliumshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-99-trilliums.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 69: Garden Phloxhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-69-garden-phlox.htmlShow Notes will be posted after 2/14/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 2-7-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with a Peggy Singlemann, host of Virginia Home Grown, all about using plants and other solutions to hide ugly landscape features. The plant profile is on Star Anise (Illicium) and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Being a Serial Seedling Killer" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 228: Reducing Runoff with Rain Gardenshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-228-reducing.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 235: Spring Pruning Tipshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-235-spring.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 12: Shrubs & Hedgeshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-12-eva-monheim.htmlShow Notes wil be posted after 2/7/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 1-31-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with author Shelley S. Cramm about creating a Bible-inspired garden. The plant profile is on Ligularia and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Fresh Beginnings" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 137: Into the Heart of the Gardenhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-137-into-heart.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 127: Unusual and Specialty Flower Bulbshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-127-unusual.htmlShelley's book, My Father is the Gardener, is available at https://amzn.to/3ZhGwex (note this is an affiliate link and we may earn a few pennies when you click on it.)Show Notes wil be posted after 1/31/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 1-24-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Michael Judd of Ecologia Design about all the nut-bearing trees. The plant profile is on Azaleas and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "What to Grow with Beets" by Christy Page of GreenPrints.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 95: Willowshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-95-willows.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 25: Paw Pawshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-25-michael.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 187: Mad About Mulcheshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-187-mad-about.htmlPawPaw Fest 2026: https://ecologiadesign.com/paw-paw-festival-longcreek-homestead/SilvoCulture - Nuts for the Future: https://www.silvoculture.org/Plantra Tree Tubes: https://www.plantra.com/Show Notes wil be posted after 1/21/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 1-17-2026.

In this special episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Debby Ward of Prior Unity Garden about all the new plants and products we saw at MANTS 2026. (We skipped the Plant Profile, What's New, and Last Word segments this time to devote more time to talking about all that cool new stuff.)BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 223: New Plants and Products for 2025 https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-223-new-plants.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 177: New Plants and Products for 2024https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-177-new-plants.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 133: New Plants and Products for 2023https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-133-new-plants.htmlShow Notes wil be posted after 1/14/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 1/10/2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Katie Dubow of the Garden Media Group all about 2026 gardening trends. The plant profile is on Paper Plant (Fatsia) and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Storing Onions from Christy Page of Green Prints.Download the full Garden Trends report at https://gardenmediagroup.com/BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 222: Garden Trends for 2025https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-222-garden.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 176: Garden Trends for 2024https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-176-garden.html⁠~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 131: Garden Trends of 2023https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-131-garden.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 86: 2022 Garden Trendshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-86-2022-garden.htmlWe welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzInterview Edit and Show Notes: Zachary IntraterMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanySHOW NOTES willbe posted after 12-16-2025.

In this special holiday episode, we share our favorite gardening tools and products* perfect for gifting the gardeners in your life -- and yourself!*Disclosure: Some of these items were sent to us free to trial, but many we have repurchased on our own as well as for gifts for other gardeners. The gift ideas 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 here.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 177: New Plants and Products 2025https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-223-new-plants.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 177: New Plants and Products 2024https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-177-new-plants.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 133: New Plants and Products 2023https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-133-new-plants.htmlWe welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzInterview Edit and Show Notes: Zachary IntraterMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyThis episode is archived at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/05OnrTPw3wrGW5LVf2ntmBShow Notes:02:13 - Dramm 12454 5-Liter Premium High-Grade Plastic Watering Can03:49 - Gardener's Supply Company Madison Rain Barrel05:36 - Foxgloves - Medium, I like Iris (purple) and Moss green08:00 - Sloggers Garden Clog09:40 - Scala Wide Brim Garden Hat12:08 - Garden Kneeling Pad14:44 - Corona Long Straight Snips, Stainless Steel16:22 - CobraHead Weeder and Cultivator18:46 - O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream, 3.4 oz., Jar20:45 - Alaska Fish Fertilizer 5-1-1 Concentrate 1 Quart23:09 - Garden Fabric Row Cover25:54 - Dramm One-Touch Rain Wand27:43 - Mosquito Dunks30:26 - MuckBoots32:19 - Copper Plant Labels33:41 - Shrub Rake35:05 - Hori Hori Knife37:05 - Bypass Pruners38:16 - Deer Repellent Systemic Tablets41:47 - Tool Sharpener43:02 - Motorized Spray Bottle44:25 - Bonus Item: Tenax Deer Net47:32 - Thank you for listening! Please become a supporter.See more gift ideas at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/11/holiday-gifts-for-gardeners-top.html

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening and Beyond, we talk with plantsman Brent Horvath all about sedums. The plant profile is on Thyme and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Thanksgiving" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 130: Groundcovers versus Ground Covershttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-130.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 193: Epimediumshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-193-epimediums.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 53: Superior Perennialshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-53-superior.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeShow Notes will be posted after 11/30/25.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzInterview Edit and Show Notes: Cavit IrelandMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 11/22/2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening and Beyond, we talk with Teri Speight all about inspiring Black flower farmers and florists. The plant profile is on the Katsura Tree and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Spud-tacular Crafts" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 66: Small Space Gardeninghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-66-small-space.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 5: Horticultural Storytellerhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-5.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 253: The Flower-to-Vase Movementhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-253-farm-to.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeYou can order Teri's book Black Flora at ⁠https://amzn.to/4p6gWnq⁠ (Note that is an affiliate link.)Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-264-black.htmlWe welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzInterview Edit and Show Notes: Cavit IrelandMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 11-15-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Sheri Ann Richerson all about gardening with chocolate. The plant profile is on Fritallaria and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Past, Present, and Future Me" by Christy Page of GreenPrints.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 237: Edible Native Plantshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-237-edible.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 159: Herbal Libationshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-159-herbal.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 59: Gardening with Tropical Plantshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-59-gardening.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeYou can order Sheri Ann's book at ⁠https://amzn.to/3XjNRJe ⁠(Note that is an affiliate link.)Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-263-chocolate.htmlHere is a link to my favorite Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe: https://pin.it/3tdZolwOGWe welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode 263 Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzInterview Edit and Show Notes: Cavit IrelandMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 11-8-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with David Marciniak of Revolutionary Gardens, all about designing a garden for your personality. The plant profile is on Virginia Sweetspire and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on the Carrot Waltz by Christy Page of GreenPrints.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 207: Garden Planning and Designhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-207-garden.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 158: Garden Transformationshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-158-garden.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 89: Working with a Landscape Designerhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-89-working.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 149: Garden Design for Plant Collectorshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-149-garden.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeShow Notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-262.html We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzInterview Edit and Show Notes: Cavit IrelandMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 11-1-2025.