GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with entomologist Max Ferlauto about his research on the benefits of leaving the leaves. The plant profile is on Showy Skullcap Flower 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 "Helping Holiday Plants" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://members.spotify.com/to/gardendc-the-podcastIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 255: Tick-Free Gardeninghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-255-expert.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 141: Nature's Best Hope with Doug Tallamyhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-141-natures.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 156: Gardening for Wild Beeshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-156-gardening.htmlShow Notes will be posted after 11/25/2026.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 11-7-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Seth Young about President Lincoln's Cottage. The plant profile is on Bat-faced Cuphea 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 "Putting the Garden to Bed" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month. See how at: https://members.spotify.com/to/gardendc-the-podcastIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 285: Thomas Jefferson's Flowershttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2026/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-285-thomas.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 175: Herstory of DC Gardenshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-175-herstory.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 153: An American Garden Storyhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-153-american.htmlShow Notes will be posted after 11/15/2026.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 10-31-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Krystal Duran, author of More Than Just A Plant*. The plant profile is on Montauk Daisy 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 "Seed Saving" 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 15: Orchidshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-15-orchids.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 76: Horticultural Therapyhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-76.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 81: Beginner Houseplantshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-81-beginner.htmlShow Notes will be posted after 11/11/2026.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 Mulvany*You can order Krystal's book at https://link.amazon/B0eUCWHRgThis link is to our Amazon affiliate account and we may earn a few pennies from these sales, but it wil not impact your purchase price.Recorded on 10-24-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Michael Judd of Morris Orchard Natural Burials. The plant profile is on American Strawberry Bush 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 "Pumpkin Ideas" 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 136: Home Compostinghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-136-home.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 269: The Future is Nutshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2026/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-269-future-is.html~ 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-aShow Notes will be posted after 10/31/2026.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 10-17-26.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Pamela Hubbard, author of The Contemporary Cottage Garden*. The plant profile is on Ghost Pipes 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 "One Big Night" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.*You can order Pamela's book at ⁠https://amzn.to/4jMqxjJ⁠This link is to our Amazon affiliate account and we may earn a few pennies from these sales, but it wil 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 154: Townhouse Gardening⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-154-townhouse.html⁠~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 66: Small-Space Gardening⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-66-small-space.html⁠~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 113: Gardening with Children⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-113-gardening.html⁠Show Notes will be posted after 10/21/2026.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 10-10-2026