Published by Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine
GardenDC is the award-winning podcast all about gardening in the greater Washington, DC, and Mid-Atlantic area. Hosted by Kathy Jentz, editor of Washington Gardener Magazine (www. WashingtonGardener.com).
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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with photographer Becca Mathias about capturing better images of our home gardens. The plant profile is on Lemongrass 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 Zoodle Your Zucchinis" 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/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 238: Flower Photography Tips https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-238-flower.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 202: Documenting Gardens https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-202.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 17: Garden Photography https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-17-garden.html Show Notes will be posted after 8/15/2026. 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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 8-1-2026.
1 hr 11 min
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Jana Milbocker , about Gilded Age Gardens and the Buffalo Fling. The plant profile is on Wild Petunia 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 "When to Pick Bell Peppers" 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/subscribe View our album of Buffalo Fling photos at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1690104923121515&type=3 Visit Garden Walk Buffalo at: https://www.gardensbuffaloniagara.com/garden-walk-buffalo If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 167: Flinging with the Garden Tourist https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-167-flinging.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 32: Garden Tours - Europe and Beyond https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-32-garden.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 146: Spring Color Inspiration at Longwood https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-146-spring.html Show Notes will be posted after 8/8/2026. *You can order Jana's book at https://amzn.to/4wTL0q8 This 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.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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 7-25-2026.
1 hr 11 min
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with water gardening enthusiast Dr. Peter Kremers about Color on the Creek 's solutions for managing stormwater and algal blooms. The plant profile is on Wine Cups 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 Parsnip and the Peanut" 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/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 248: Water Garden Plants with Suzanne Boom https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-248-water.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 11: Lotus with Kelly Billing https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-11-lotus.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 63: Water Gardening and Koi Ponds https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-63-water.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 228: Reducing Runoff with Rain Gardens https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-228-reducing.html Show Notes will be posted after 7/28/2026. Visit the International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society at https://iwgs.org/ . 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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 7-18-2026.
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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with landscape architect Thomas Rainer * about designing plant systems. The plant profile is on Dwarf Comfrey 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 "Secret Letters of 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/subscribe 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 245: Innovative Approaches to Meadow Plantings https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-245-innovative.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 173: Native Plant Fallacies https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-173-native.html Show Notes will be posted after 7/11/2026. *You can order Thomas Rainer's book Planting in a Post-Wild World at https://amzn.to/4f0EoPy This 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. 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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 7-11-2026.
1 hr 5 min
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Chris Smith*, executive director of the Utopian Seed Project , all about Okra. The plant profile is on American Elderberry 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 "Moonlight and Wildflowers" 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/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 88: Seed Swaps and Exchanges with Ira Wallace https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-88-seed-swaps.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 68: Summer Vegetables https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-68-summer.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 277: Revolutionary Tomato Growing https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2026/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-277.html Show Notes will be posted after 7/15/2026. *You can order Chris Smith's book The Whole Okra at https://amzn.to/4wp4sLe This 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. 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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 7-4-2026.
1 hr 1 min
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with garden writer, speaker, and radio host C. L. Fornari * about Hydrangea Tips and Tricks. The plant profile is on Cornflower 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 "Benjy and the Bees" 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/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 279: How and When to Prune Hydrangeas https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2026/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-279-how-and.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 142: Hydrangea Care and Pruning https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-142-hydrangea.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 60: Hydrangea Varieties with Andrew Bunting https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-60-hydrangeas.html Show Notes will be posted after 7/5/2026. *You can order C. L. Fornari's book Hydrangea Happiness at https://amzn.to/4f9rJKr This 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. 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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 6-27-2026.
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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with award-winning horticultural author, speaker, and podcaster Eva Monheim * about Summer Tree Care. The plant profile is on Lantana 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 "Planting an Herb 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/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 12: Shrubs and Hedges with Eva Monheim https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-12-eva-monheim.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 87: Winter Tree Care with Lou Mayer https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-87-winter-tree.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 240: Top Urban Trees with Robert Shaut of Casey Trees https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-240-top-urban.html *You can order Eva Monheim's book Shrubs and Hedges at https://amzn.to/4oZ9iN3 This 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. You can listen to Eva's podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@ThePlantATrillionTreesPodcast Show Notes will be posted after 6/28/2026.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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 6-20-2026
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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with plantsman Rich Crider of Three Shovels Farm all about Louisiana Iris. The plant profile is on Japanese Painted Fern 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 "Plant in June" 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/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 64: Daylilies - The Perfect Perennial? https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-64-daylilies.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 53: Superior Perennials https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-53-superior.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 150: Sourcing Native Plants https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-150-sourcing.html Show Notes will be posted after 6/21/2026.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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 6-13-2026.
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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with garden designer and blogger Lee Miller , about landscape design combinations*. The plant profile is on Japanese Snowbell 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 "Peas Don't Like me" from Christy Page of GreenPrints . *** Please Vote for our show the GardenDC Podcast at https://bestof2026.washingtoncitypaper.com/ under Arts & Entertainment > Best Local Podcaster The deadline to vote is June 10, 2026. Thank you in advance!*** *You can order Lee Miller's book Landscape Design Combinations at https://amzn.to/4vALSzC This 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/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 135: Plants for Shade https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-135-plants-for.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 111: Flower Combinations https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-111-flower.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 102: Annual Combinations https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-102-annual.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 72: Low-Maintenance Gardening https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-72-low.html Show Notes will be posted after 6/15/2026.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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 6-6-2026.
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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Rita Perwich , consulting rosarian and author of Natural Rose Gardening *, about growing roses organically. The plant profile is on Larkspur 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 "Summer Squash Companions" from Christy Page of GreenPrints . ***Please Vote for our show the GardenDC Podcast at https://bestof2026.washingtoncitypaper.com/ under Arts & Entertainment > Best Local Podcaster. The deadline to vote is June 10, 2026. Thank you in advance! *** 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/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 13: Heritage Roses with Connie Hilker https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-13-connie.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 111: Flower Combinations https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-111-flower.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 285: Thomas Jefferson's Flowers https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2026/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-285-thomas.html *You can order Rita Perwich's book Natural Rose Gardening at https://amzn.to/4nV1Rpj This 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. Rita will be speaking to the Potomac Rose Society in January 2027. Be sure to join the society at https://potomacrose.org/. Show Notes will be posted after 6/15/2026.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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 5-30-2026
59 min
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Michelle Mingrone, founder of the Itty Bitty Mosquito Committee , about mosquito prevention tactics. The plant profile is on Sweet Potatoes 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 "Cherry Trees from Pits" from Christy Page of GreenPrints . *** Please Vote for our show the GardenDC Podcast at - https://bestof2026.washingtoncitypaper.com/ under Arts & Entertainment > Best Local Podcaster The deadline to vote is June 10, 2026. Thank you in advance! *** 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/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 255: Expert Advice for Tick-Free Gardening https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-255-expert.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 115: The Dreaded Spotted Lanternfly https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-115-dreaded.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 198: Rats and Other Destructive Critters https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-198-rats-and.html You can order Mosquito Dunks and Bits at: https://amzn.to/4fAjngr This 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. Show Notes will be posted after 6/11/2026. 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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 5-23-2026.
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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with horticulturist Christine Froehlich about growing edible plants in containers. The plant profile is on Deutzia 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 "Help Hydrangea" from Christy Page of GreenPrints . ***Please Vote for our show the GardenDC Podcast at https://bestof2026.washingtoncitypaper.com/ under Arts & Entertainment > Best Local Podcaster. The deadline to vote is June 10, 2026. Thank you in advance! *** Read "12 Vegetables that Thrive in Containers" on Martha Stewart Living online: https://www.marthastewart.com/vegetables-that-thrive-in-containers-11895697 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/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 143: Balcony Food Growing https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-143-balcony.html ~ 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 ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 55: Container Gardening Basics https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-55-container.html Show Notes will be posted after 5/31/2026.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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 5-16-2026.
58 min
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Peggy Cornett curator of plants at Monticello about Thomas Jefferson's flowers. The plant profile is on Zizia 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 Great Planting Day Adventure" 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/subscribe **You can order Peggy's book at https://amzn.to/4tl9tCD . This link is to our Amazon affiliate account and we main eran a few pennies from these sales, but it wil not impact your purchase price. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 24: Monticello's Historic Plant Collection https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-24-peggy.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 13: Heritage Roses with Connie Hilker https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-13-connie.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 153: An American Garden Story https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-153-american.html Show Notes will be posted after 5/15/2026. 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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 5-9-2026.
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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with horticulturist Peggy Anne Montgomery of the Garden Media Group about Summer Bulbs. The plant profile is on Lamb's Ear 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 Easiest Mushrooms to Grow" 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/subscribe Win $100 worth of bulbs from https://flowerbulb.eu/ ! To enter, go to: https://www.youtube.com/washingtongardenermagazine and comment on this podcast episode there. You have until June 12 to enter. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 104: Dahlias https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-104-dahlias.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 127: Unusual and Specialty Bulbs https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-127-unusual.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 233: Buttercups https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-233-whats-up.html Show Notes will be posted after 4/7/2026.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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 5-2-2026.
55 min
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with horticulture manager Ella Engstrom about the garden history of Tudor Place . The plant profile is on Canterbury Bells 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 "Dividing Rhubarb" 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/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 24: Monticello https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-24-peggy.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 78: Dumbarton Oaks https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-78-dumbarton.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 241: Lost Trees and Climate Activism https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-241-lost-trees.html Show Notes will be posted after 4/28/2026.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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 4-25-2026
59 min
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with expert gardener Charlie Nardozzi about his new book, The Continuous Vegetable Garden *. The plant profile is on Bloodroot 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 Growing Gardener" from Christy Page of GreenPrints . *You can order Charlie's book at https://amzn.to/42e8I34 . This link is to our Amazon affiliate account and we main eran 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/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 124: Raised Bed Gardening with Joe Lamp'l https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-124-raised-bed.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 110: Self-Sowing Plants https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-110-self.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 186: Planning Your Vegetable Garden https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-186-planning.html Show Notes will be posted after 4/28/2026.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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 4-18-2026.
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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/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 202: Documenting Gardens https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-202.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 211: Gardening Meets Hollywood https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-211-gardening.html ~ 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 This 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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 4-11-2026.
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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/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 167: Flinging with the Garden Tourist https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-167-flinging.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 78: Dumbarton Oaks https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-78-dumbarton.html ~ GardenDC Episode 32: Garden Tours https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-32-garden.html Show 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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 4-4-2026.
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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/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 142: Hydrangea Care and Pruning https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-142-hydrangea.html ~ GardenDC Episode 60: Hydrangeas with Andrew Bunting https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-60-hydrangeas.html Show 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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 3-28-2026.
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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/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 277: Revolutionary Tomato Growing Tips https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2026/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-277.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 165: Gardening and the Weather https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-165-gardening.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 184: Spring Garden Prep https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-183-spring.html Show 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 Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 3-21-2026.