The All Things Plants Podcast

The All Things Plants podcast is a weekly audio program from the National Gardening Association, where Dave and Trish Whitinger discuss everything interesting and new in the gardening world. Each episode features regular segments as well as occasional top 10 lists, interviews and more.

ATP Podcast #109: Working Your Land

This episode is a little different from our usual gardening topics. Today we discuss some of our thoughts and ideas of living a semi self-sufficient lifestyle, and we talk about growing animals for food.

05-24
50:49

ATP Podcast #108: Plants of the Smoky Mountains

We recently took a trip to East Tennessee to visit the Smoky Mountains National Park, and in this podcast we will discuss our thoughts about the plants that grow in the Appalachian Mountains.

05-04
27:43

ATP Podcast #106: Pruning Clematis, Some Thoughts on Herbicides, and Other Stuff

Trish shares her tips on pruning clematis, Dave shares some thoughts on untraditional non-organic herbicides, and of course we share plenty of regular folksy gardening banter! :)

02-24
44:28

ATP Podcast #105: All About Onions

How do you grow onions? What varieties should you grow? How do you care for them, harvest them, cure them, etc? In today's episode we cover all things onions.

02-14
48:07

ATP Podcast #104: The Joy of Winter Sowing

We're covered up with seeds from the recent Garden.org group seed swap, and it's time to go crazy with winter sowing! Come join in our excitement as we talk about this exciting and easy seed starting technique.

01-27
36:29

ATP Podcast #103: The Return of the Podcast

It's been a long year full of activity, especially centered around getting the National Gardening Association back on its feet. We're excited for what the new year will begin, and to get the podcast back! Enjoy the first of what will be many podcast episodes this year.

01-19
43:09

ATP Podcast #102: Talking Tomatoes, Part 2

Last episode we talked about selecting varieties, prepping the site, fertilizing, transplanting, supporting the plants and all that. In this episode we finish talking about tomatoes, covering the various problems, pests, and diseases. Trish also shares her amazing tips on preserving the tomatoes. Don't miss this podcast!

04-07
44:43

ATP Podcast #102: Talking Tomatoes, Part 2

Last episode we talked about selecting varieties, prepping the site, fertilizing, transplanting, supporting the plants and all that. In this episode we finish talking about tomatoes, covering the various problems, pests, and diseases. Trish also shares her amazing tips on preserving the tomatoes. Don't miss this podcast!

04-07
44:43

ATP Podcast #101: Talking Tomatoes, Part 1

It's that time of year again when our thoughts turn to vegetables gardening, and the first thing we think about in that category of gardening is tomatoes. In this episode, we discuss selecting tomato varieties, site prep, hardening off transplants, and much more.

03-23
37:22

ATP Podcast #101: Talking Tomatoes, Part 1

It's that time of year again when our thoughts turn to vegetables gardening, and the first thing we think about in that category of gardening is tomatoes. In this episode, we discuss selecting tomato varieties, site prep, hardening off transplants, and much more.

03-23
37:21

ATP Podcast #100: Welcome to The National Gardening Association

After a 4 month break, the ATP podcast is back and we're sharing news about our taking over the National Gardening Association. In this episode, we tell the story of how we came to acquire the NGA, what our hopes and dreams are, and what we're planning to do with it in the short and long term.

03-15
37:41

ATP Podcast #100: Welcome to The National Gardening Association

After a 4 month break, the ATP podcast is back and we're sharing news about our taking over the National Gardening Association. In this episode, we tell the story of how we came to acquire the NGA, what our hopes and dreams are, and what we're planning to do with it in the short and long term.

03-15
37:40

ATP Podcast #99: Getting Gardening Done with Little Children

We are frequently asked, "How do we get it all done and have so many little children to care for?" In today's podcast, Trish and Dave share their thoughts on how to find time to garden when you have the constant time demands that babies or toddlers bring.

10-30
34:05

ATP Podcast #98: Pumpkins and Winter Squash

This week we're celebrating fall harvested vegetables, and in today's episode we talk all about winter squash! Butternuts, acorns, jarrahdales, pumpkins, the list goes on and on.

10-15
41:53

ATP Podcast #97: Desert Plants of Utah

We just got back from a three week trip to see eight different national parks, mostly in Utah. In today's podcast, we discuss our impression of the deserts we saw, and the plants that live there.

10-08
46:51

ATP Podcast #96: Storing Seeds

In this episode Trish shares her best tips on how to properly store and organize your seeds.

09-16
40:51

ATP Podcast #95: Save the Monarchs: Grow Milkweed!

In this episode Dave and Trish discuss the plight that the monarch butterflies are facing, and talk about some of our favorite milkweed species that we recommend people grow.

09-11
33:30

ATP Podcast #94: Summer Veggies

We're back with another episode of the All Things Plants podcast! In today's episode we chat about our favorite summer vegetables, tomatoes, peppers, winter squash, etc. We also discuss the ATP site and our social media outreach efforts.

08-13
59:06

ATP Podcast #93: Celebrating Daylilies

Trish is sitting aside for this episode, and joining me in the studio to talk daylilies is Jon Whitinger, gardener, software programmer, hybridizer and 14 year old all around nice guy.

07-22
56:05

ATP Podcast #92: Celebrating Lilies, and Surviving the Summer Heat

In today's episode Trish talks about her favorite lily types and cultivars, and Dave shares his best tips on how to make summertime gardening fun, enjoyable and successful.

07-09
50:09

Harbor Salt

super helpful info. clematis is in full bloom right now, and we are looking forward to rose pruning soon.

07-08 Reply

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