GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Jon Traunfeld, Program Director of the UMD Home & Garden Information Center, all about growing figs. The plant profile is on Cleome 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 Dr. Allan Armitage**, who returns to share the Last Word on Plant Critters.

**Dr. Allan Armitage is offering GardenDC listeners a discount for free domestic shipping when ordering his books through June 2024 at allanarmitage.net, simply enter the code LASTWORD at checkout.

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Show Notes will be posted here on or after 9-26-2023

~ GardenDC Episode 22: Fruit Trees, Crape Myrtle, and Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-22-fruit-trees.html
~ GardenDC Episode 25: Growing Paw Paws

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-25-michael.html

~ GardenDC Episode 82: Persimmons

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-82-persimmons.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit and Show Notes: Christine Folivi

Recorded on 9-23-2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with garden writer Margaret Roach, all about gardening and the weather. The plant profile is on Hardy Banana 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 Container Strawberries by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 92: Universal Gardening Truths with Carol J. Michel

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-92-universal.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 23: Summer Cocktails with Marianne Willburn

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-23-summer.html

Show Notes will be posted here on or after 9-19-2023

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit and Show Notes: Christine Folivi Recorded on 9-16-2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with John Boggan, a retired Smithsonian botanist, all about Begonias. The plant profile is on Salvia 'Black and Blue' 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 Raspberries by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 15: Orchids

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-15-orchids.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 18: Shade Gardening

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-18-shade.html

Show Notes will be posted here on or after 9-12-2023

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit and Show Notes: Christine Folivi
Recorded on 9-9-2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Michael Perry aka Mr. Plant Geek, all about plant geekiness and his must-have plant picks. The plant profile is on Ninebark 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 Joy of Apple Picking by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 109: Lavender

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-109-lavender.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 64: Daylilies -- the Perfect Perennial?

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-64-daylilies.html

The Show Notes are at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-163-plant.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Recorded on 9-2-2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Derek Haynes, the Chocolate Botanist, all about garden myth busting. The plant profile is on Monkey Balls 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 Bears and Blueberries by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 92: Universal Gardening Truths

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-92-universal.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 125: Garden Lessons Learned

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-125-garden.html

Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-162-garden.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Editor:  Mitchell Hang Show Notes: Alexandra Jentz

Recorded on 8-26-2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Duane Pancoast, author of The Geriatric Gardener, all about adaptive gardening. The plant profile is on the Franklin 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 French Drain Systems with Craig McManus, host of The Garden Question Podcast.

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If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 76: Horticultural Therapy

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-76.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 73: A Late Summer Pep Talk

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-73-late-summer.html

Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-161-adaptive.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 

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Editor: Marissa Yelenik

Show Notes: Alexandra Jentz Recorded on 8-19-2023

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Janet Draper, Horticulturist at the Mary Livingston Ripley Garden, part of Smithsonian Gardens. The plant profile is on Balloon 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 Gardening with Water from the late James van Sweden.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 131: 2023 Garden Trends

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-131-garden.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 29: Butterfly Gardening

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-29-butterfly.html

Show Notes are at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-160-gardening.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Editor and Show Notes: Marissa Yelenik Recorded on 8-12-2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with KIMANI Anku, founder of Gardening and Beats, about making herbal mocktails, cocktails, and other garden-inspired libations. The plant profile is on Shasta 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 garden designer and host of Better Lawns & Gardens Teresa Watkins, who shares the Last Word on growing houseplants anywhere.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 23: Summer Cocktails

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-23-summer.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 84: Thanksgiving from the Garden

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-84.html

SHOW NOTES are available at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-159-herbal.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Editor and Show Notes: Marissa Yelenik
Recorded on 8-5-2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Claudia Kousoulas author of Private Gardens of the Potomac and Chesapeake: Washington, DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia*, about garden design transformations. The plant profile is on Pickerel Weed 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 Dr. Allan Armitage**, who returns to share the Last Word on Plant Pronounciations.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 89: Working with a Landscape Designer

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-89-working.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 148: Garden Design for Plant Collectors

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-149-garden.html

SHOW NOTES are available at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-158-garden.html

This episode is archived at: *Amazon affiliate book link: https://amzn.to/47aUp0O. Any purchases made from the link may add a few pennies to the GardenDC account, but will not impact the prices you pay.

**Dr. Allan Armitage is offering GardenDC listeners a discount for free domestic shipping when ordering his books through June 2024 at allanarmitage.net, simply enter the code LASTWORD at checkout.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Editor and Show Notes: Marissa Yelenik

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with herbalist Susan Belsinger, all about growing Ginger and Turmeric. The plant profile is on Eggplant 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 Mini Meadow Design by Graham Gardener, author of Tiny + Wild*.

The full show notes are up at - https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-157-ginger-and.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 109: Lavender

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-109-lavender.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 16: Garlic

⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-62-edible.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 62: Edible Flowers

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-16-garlic.html

*Amazon affiliate link. Any purchases here made there may add a few pennies to the GardenDC account, but will not impact the prices you pay. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message 

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Editor and Show Notes: Marissa Yelenik

Recorded on 7-22-2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Sam Droege, a wildlife biologist at the USGS, all about gardening for native and specialist bees The plant profile is on Bronze Fennel 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 a tribute to the garden writer Pam Harper* as our Last Word.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 47: Pollinator Victory Gardens

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-47-pollinator.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 141: Nature's Best Hope with Doug Tallamy 

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-141-natures.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 31: Beekeeping

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-31-beekeeping.html

*Amazon affiliate link. Any purchases here made there may add a few pennies to the GardenDC account, but will not impact the prices you pay. SHOW NOTES are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-156-gardening.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Editor and Show Notes: Marissa Yelenik Recorded on 7-15-2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Sarah L. Hall, author of Sown in the Stars (https://amzn.to/3rkFxMM)* all about planting by the signs. The plant profile is on Lotus 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 Ellen Zachos of BackyardForager.com, who gives the Last Word on Eating Your Weeds.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 137: Into the Heart of the Garden with Maria Rodale

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-137-into-heart.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 92: Universal Gardening Truths

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-92-universal.html

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Show Notes are posted to: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-155-planting.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.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Editor and Show Notes: Marissa Yelenik Recorded on 7-8-2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, returning guest Barbara Melera, president of Harvesting-History.com, shares the story of the Constitutional Convention and how a garden visit helped found a new nation. The plant profile is on Butterfly Weed 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 our host, Kathy Jentz, who gives the Last Word on whether gardening is only for the rich.

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Show Notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-153-american.html Here is our Amazon Affiliate link to Founding Gardeners by Andrea Wulf - https://amzn.to/3r03kBo.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 45: Seed Starting Tips

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-45-seed.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 107: Olmsted Lives
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-107-olmsted.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.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Editor and Show Notes: Marissa Yelenik

Recorded on 6-24-23.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we speak with Bonnetta Adeeb of the Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance, a program under the non-profit STEAM ONWARD, all about heritage seeds. The plant profile is on Yarrow 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 Ellen Wells of Food & Flower Ink, who shares the Last Word on Growing Cucamelons.

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Show Notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-152-heritage.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 45: Seed Starting Tips

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-45-seed.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 88: Seed Swaps and Exchanges

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-88-seed-swaps.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

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Editor and Show Notes: Marissa Yelenik

Recorded on 6-17-2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk all about Clematis with Jeff Jabco, Director of Grounds and Coordinator of Horticulture at Swarthmore College and the Scott Arboretum. The plant profile is on Penstemon 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 Dr. Allan Armitage*, who returns to share the Last Word on heat in the garden.

BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support.

*Dr. Allan Armitage is also offering a discount for free domestic shipping when ordering his books through June 2024 at allanarmitage.net, simply enter the code LASTWORD at checkout.

Show Notes are posted to: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-151-clematis.html

Clematis Links:
Clematis on the Web: https://clematisontheweb.org/
International Clematis Society: https://www.clematisinternational.com/

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

GardenDC Podcast Episode 98: Native Vines

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-98-native-vines.html We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/message 

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy JentzInterview

Editor and Show Notes: Marissa Yelenik

Recorded on 6-10-2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Amanda McClean and Claudio Vazquez, co-owners of Izel Plants about sourcing native plants. Izel Native Plants developed a unique model in horticulture by consolidating the inventories of several native plant nurseries in a user-friendly website. The plant profile is on Baptisia 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 HOMESTEADucation podcaster and author Angela Ferraro-Fanning, who shares the Last Word on Food Forest gardening.

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Show Notes are at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-150-sourcing.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 20: Native Plants, Diversity in the Garden, and Sunflowers

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-20-native.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 134: Carex for the Mid-Atlantic Region

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-134-carex-for.html

We welcome your questions and comments! 

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Show Notes: Marissa Yelenik

Recorded on 5-13-2023

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with garden designer Linda Hostetler, about designing gardens for plant collectors. The plant profile is on Bletilla 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 Sean and Allison McManus of the Spoken Garden, who share the Last Word on why you should plant Liatris.

Show Notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-149-garden.html

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If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 53: Superior Perennials with Karen Rexrode

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-53-superior.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 89: Working with a Landscape Designer

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-89-working.html

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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Roger Davis, Longwood Gardens’ outdoor landscape manager, about their spring bulb color displays. The plant profile is on Spanish Bluebells 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 Core Aeration from Jeff L. Rugg, author of Greener View Gardening.

Show Notes are now up at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-146-spring.html

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~ Colorful Foliage and Longwood's Chrysanthemum Festival

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-34-colorful.html

~ Gardening with Bulbs

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-27-gardening.html We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/message 

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Editing and Show Notes: Jessica Harden Recorded on 4/15/2023

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dr. Margaret Pooler, Research Leader for Floral and Nursery Plants at the US National Arboretum, all about flowering cherry trees. The plant profile is on the Grape Hyacinths 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 Crabgrass Prevention from Jeff Rugg, author of Greener View Gardening. Show Notes are posted to: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-144-flowering.html If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 119: Crapemyrtles https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-119.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 6: Spring-Flowering Trees and Shrubs https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-6-spring.html BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month!  See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://anchor.fm/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 Jentz Editing and Show Notes: Jessica Harden Recorded on 4/1/2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Bill Dugan of the Food Gardening Network, all about growing food on your balcony. The plant profile is on the Spirea 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 Signs of Spring from Heather Prince of the Fearless Gardening Blog.

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 116: Miniature Vegetables https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-116-miniature.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 68: Summer Vegetables https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-68-summer.html We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/message 

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Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing and Show Notes: Jessica Harden

Recorded on 3-24-2023

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Lorraine Ballato, author of Success with Hydrangeas. The plant profile is on the St. John's Wort 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 Dr. Allan Armitage who shares the Last Word on Gardening with Hydrangeas.

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Show Notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-142-hydrangea.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Episode 60: Hydrangeas with Andrew Bunting

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-60-hydrangeas.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 75: Versatile Viburnums

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-75-versatile.html
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Recorded on 3-18-2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mark Weathington, Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum, all about Daphne shrubs and their relatives. The plant profile is on Sarcococca 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 Steve Ellington, host of the Rootbound Podcast, who shares the Last Word on Jerusalem Artichokes.

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Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-140-daphne.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 6: Spring-Flowering Trees and Shrubs

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-6-spring.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 75: Versatile Viburnums

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-75-versatile.html

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Recorded on 3-4-2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Kristen Pullen the Woody Ornamental Portfolio Manager at Star® Roses and Plants all about growing bountiful berries in small space. The plant profile is on Phlox stolonifera 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 Christy Wilhelmi, founder of Gardenerd, who shares the Last Word on Composting.

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Learn more about the Bushel and Berry collection here.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 22: Fruit Trees, Crape Myrtle, and Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-22-fruit-trees.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 82: Persimmons and Other Unusual Fall Fruits

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-82-persimmons.html

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Recorded on 2-25-2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Maria Rodale, author of Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden. The plant profile is on Northern Spicebush 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 Dr. Allan Armitage, who shares the Last Word on Sun- or Shade-loving Plants.

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Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-137-into-heart.html

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 38: Art in the Garden

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-38-art-in.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 92: Universal Gardening Truths

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-92-universal.html

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Recorded on 4-11-2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Gary Pilarchik of The Rusted Garden about home composting. The plant profile is on Stinking Hellebore 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 Greg Peterson of The Urban Farm podcast, who shares the Last Word on Observation.

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 123: Cover Crops and Winter Bed Prep
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-123-cover.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 103: Mulching and Weeding Tips
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-103-mulching.html

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Recoeded on 2-4-2023.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Lee Miller, landscaper designer and blogger, about plants for shade. The plant profile is on Abutilon 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 C.L. Fornari, who shares the Last Word on Growing Vegetables from Seed.

You can order Lee's new book, Shade Gardening for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic: A Guide to Planning the Ultimate Shade Garden, from Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3kGxuqd.

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 72: Low-Maintenance Gardening
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-72-low.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 18 on Shade Gardening with Jenny Rose Carey
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-18-shade.html

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Recorded on 1-28-2023.

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 Carex for the Mid-Atlantic Region. The plant profile is on Pink Muhly Grass 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 Dr. Allan Armitage, who shares the Last Word on Common Sense Gardening.

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Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-134-carex-for.html

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 99: Trilliums

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-99-trilliums.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 69: Garden Phlox

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-69-garden-phlox.html

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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Annie Martin of Mountain Moss all about gardening with moss. The plant profile is on Orange Cosmos 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 Kim Roman of Square Foot Gardening 4 U, who shares the Last Word on Culinary Herbs.

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Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-132-moss.html

Annie is the author of The Magical World of Moss Gardening. (This is an Amazon affiliate link.)

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-130.html

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Recorded on 1-7-23.

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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Katie Dubow of Garden Media Group all about 2023 gardening trends. The plant profile is on Poinsettia 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 Dr. Allan Armitage*, who returns to share the Last Word on Solution Gardening.

Note that this is the last episode of our season three year. We will be back in January 2023 with many more garden experts and inspiration for the coming year.

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SHOW NOTES are posted to:
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*Dr. Allan Armitage is also offering a discount for free domestic shipping when ordering his books expiring on December 6, 2022, at allanarmitage.net enter code LAST WORD at checkout.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-86-2022-garden.html

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Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden

Recorded on 12-3-2022.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Gary Lewis of Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants all about groundcovers. The plant profile is on Amaryllis 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 Carol J. Michel, who shares the Last Word on 5 Daily Gardening Tips.

You can order* our books at:

~ The Complete Book of Ground Covers: 4000 Plants that Reduce Maintenance, Control Erosion, and Beautify the Landscape

~ Groundcover Revolution: How to Use Sustainable, Low-Maintenance, Low-Water Groundcovers to Replace Your Turf

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Show Notes are posted to: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-130.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-70-washington.html

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Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden

Recorded on 11-26-2022.

In this episode 129 of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Cat Kahn of HarvestShare all about harvest collections for the hungry. The plant profile is on Paperwhites 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 Marianne Willburn, who shares the Last Word on Winter Gardening.

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Show Notes: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-129-sharing.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-28-preserving.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 118: Is It Ripe Yet? How To Tell When To Harvest

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-118-is-it-ripe.html

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Recorded on 11-19-2022

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Brent Heath of Brent and Becky's Bulbs all about lesser-known bulbs. The plant profile is on Garlic and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. Dr. Allan Armitage shares the The Last Word on Joe-Pye Weed. He is also offering a discount for free domestic shipping starting on November 7, 2022, at allanarmitage.net enter code LAST WORD at checkout.

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SHOW NOTES are at  https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-127-unusual.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-27-gardening.html

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-43-galanthus.html

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Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden
Recorded on 11-5-2022.

In this episode of the GardenDC Podcast: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Gregg Tepper, Senior Horticulturist at Laurel Hill, all about garden cemeteries. The plant profile is on Celosia 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 also solicit contributions for a new segment -- The Last Word.

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SHOW NOTES are posted at:
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-126-garden.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 77: Goth Gardening

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-77-goth.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 50: Deer-Resistant Native Plants

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-50-deer.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 13: Connie Hilker on Heritage Roses

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-13-connie.html

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Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden
Recorded on 10-29-2022.

In this episode, we talk with Ashlie Thomas aka The Mocha Gardener and author of How to Become a Gardener: Find empowerment in creating your own food security.* The plant profile is on Brazlian Verbena 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 also introduce a new segment -- The Last Word.

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https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-125-garden.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 92: Universal Gardening Truths

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-92-universal.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 74: Garden FAQs

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-74-garden-faqs.html

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Editing: Brandie Bland
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Recorded on 10-22-2022.

In this episode, we talk all about raised bed gardening with Joe Lamp'l, founder of https://joegardener.com/ and author of The Vegetable Gardening Book: Your complete guide togrowing an edible organic garden from seed to harvest. The plant profile is on Osage Orange Trees and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events.

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If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 51: Companion Planting Strategies with Jessica Walliser
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-51-companion.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 28: Preserving Your Harvest -- Canning, Freezing, and Drying
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-28-preserving.html

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Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden

Record on 10-15-2022.

In this episode, we talk all about cover crops and preparing our growing beds for winter with Gary Pilarchik of The Rusted Garden. The plant profile is on Fuchsia and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events.

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SHOW NOTES are posted at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-123-cover.html

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 3: Cool-Season Edible Gardening

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-3.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 97: Permaculture

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-97-permaculture.html

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Recorded on 10-8-2022.

Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden

The show notes are available at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-122-autumn.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ Colorful Foliage and Longwood's Chrysanthemum Festival https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-34-colorful.html ~ Versatile Viburnums  https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-75-versatile.html We welcome your questions and comments! 

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Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Editing: Brandie Bland Show Notes: Jaime Breeden Recorded on 10-1-2022.

In this episode, we talk all about the Gold Medal Plants program with Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The plant profile is on Dahlias and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events.

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The SHOW NOTES are at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-121-gold-medal.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-94-magnolias.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 60: Hydrangeas

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-60-hydrangeas.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden

Recorded on 9-24-2022.

In this episode, we talk all about Japanese Maples with Matt Millage, formerly with the USNA and now Public Space Manager for the Georgetown BID in Washington, DC. The plant profile is on Dianthus and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events.

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The SHOW NOTES are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-120-japanese.html

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https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-85-camellias.html

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-82-persimmons.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden

Recorded on 9-17-2022.

In this episode, we talk with Margaret Pooler, Supervisory Research Geneticist with the USDA-ARS, all about Crapemyrtles. The plant profile is on Coleus and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events.

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The SHOW NOTES are at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-119.html

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~ GardenDC Episode 22: Fruit Trees, Crape Myrtle, and Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 6: Spring-Flowering Trees and Shrubs

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Brandie Bland

Show Notes: Jaime Breeden

Recorded on 9-10-2022

In this episode, we talk with returning guest Doug Oster about how to tell when fruits and vegetables are ripe and when to harvest them. The plant profile is on Okra and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events.

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The SHOW NOTES are available at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-118-is-it-ripe.html

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 68: Summer Vegetables

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-68-summer.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 4: All About Tomatoes

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-4-all-about.html

Recorded on 9-3-22.

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Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing and Show Notes: Brandie Bland

In this episode, we talk with Thomas Christopher, horticulturist, author and podcaster, about environmentally friendly gardening. The plant profile is on Beautyberry and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. This episode is sponsored by Nature's Lawn and Garden.

~ Plants and Gardens Happy Hour #1

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~ Garden Revolution by Larry Weaner and Thomas Christopher

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~ Nature into Art: The Gardens of Wave Hill by Thomas Christopher

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~ The New American Landscape by Thomas Christopher with Doug Tallamy. Rick Darke, and more

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The SHOW NOTES are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-117.html

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 22: Fruit Trees, Crape Myrtle, and Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-22-fruit-trees.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 101: Sustainable Lawn Care

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-101.html

Recorded on 8-27-2022.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden