GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening

Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine
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GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening

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).

  1. Spring Pruning Tips

    1D AGO

    Spring Pruning Tips

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Peggy Singlemann, host of Virginia Home Grown, all about spring pruning tips. The plant profile is on Horsetail 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 Plant Swap Mishap by Christy Page of GreenPrints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 228: Reducing Runoff with Rain Gardens https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-228-reducing.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 184: Spring Garden Prep https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-183-spring.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 151: Clematis⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-151-clematis.html⁠ ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 142: Hydrangea Care and Pruning https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-142-hydrangea.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 93: Pruning Tips https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-93-pruning-tips.html 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. Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store! Show Notes will be posted after 4-8-2025.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 Show Notes: Skylar Drew Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 4-5-2025.

    1h 3m
  2. Lilacs

    MAR 29

    Lilacs

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dr. Mark DeBard, board member of the International Lilac Society, all about Lilacs. The plant profile is on Trout Lily 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 Lilac in Nosferatu: Symbolism of Lilacs and Death. 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 Viburnum https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-75-versatile.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 190: Dogwoods  https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-190-dogwoods.html 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. Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store! Show Notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-234-lilacs.html We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Show Notes: Skylar Drew Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 3-29-2025.

    1h 10m

  3. MAR 22

    What's Up, Buttercups?

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Peggy Anne Montgomery with Garden Media Group, all about the Ranunculus family. The plant profile is on Fleabane 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 Robins Reign of Spring from Christy Page of Green Prints.  If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 127: Unusual and Specialty Bulbs https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-127-unusual.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 43: Galanthus  https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-43-galanthus.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 56: Next Level Containers https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-56-next-level.html 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. Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store! Show Notes will be posted after 3-25-2025.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 Show Notes: Skylar Drew Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 3-22-2025.

    54 min
  4. Good Garden Fences -- A Special Podcasthon Edition

    MAR 20

    Good Garden Fences -- A Special Podcasthon Edition

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Jeff Beneke, author of Fences for Home and Garden: A Complete Guide to Selecting and Installing Wood, Masonry, Metal, and Living Fences*, all about fencing your garden. The plant profile is on Persian Buttercups 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 Creating Multi-fruit Lemon Trees from Christy Page of Green Prints.  Note that this is a Special AD-FREE Podcasthon episode of our podcast and we urge listeners to donate as they are able to the World Central Kitchen.  If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 177: New Plants and Products https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-177-new-plants.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 124: Raised Bed Gardening  https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-124-raised-bed.html 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. Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!  Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-232-good.html We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Show Notes: Skylar Drew Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 3-15-2025. *Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3Rh7tutGardenDC participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    53 min
  5. Are Biosolids Safe for the Garden?

    MAR 8

    Are Biosolids Safe for the Garden?

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Ron Alexander, President of R. Alexander Associates, Inc., all about Biosolids. The plant profile is on Jerusalem Artichoke 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 Blossoms in the Big Apple 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 71: Soil Health https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-71-soil-health.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 187: Mad About Mulches https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-187-mad-about.html Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store! Show Notes are posted to: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-231-are.html We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Show Notes: Skylar Drew Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 3-8-2025.

    59 min
  6. Secrets of the Philadelphia Flower Show: A 2025 Review

    MAR 1

    Secrets of the Philadelphia Flower Show: A 2025 Review

    In this special episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we first hear from three members of the garden media -- ⁠Marianne Willburn⁠,⁠ Louise Clarke⁠, and ⁠Peggy Riccio⁠ -- who share their thoughts and opinions about the Philadelphia Flower Show 2025. In the second half, we are joined by ⁠PHS' Andrew Bunting⁠, who fills in some background and information about the show. 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 167: Flinging with the Garden Tourist ⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-167-flinging.html⁠ ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 121: PHS Gold Medal Plants ⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-121-gold-medal.html⁠ Visit ⁠https://shop.kathyjentz.com/⁠ to browse our new online store! Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-230.html We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at:⁠ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message⁠ Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Show Notes: Skylar Drew Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 3-1-2025.

    1 hr
  7. Mahonia Reexamined

    FEB 22

    Mahonia Reexamined

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mark Weathington, Director, and Tim Alderton, Research Technician, JC Raulston Arboretum, all about Mahonia. The plant profile is on Hardy Cyclamen 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 Unique Basil 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 140: Daphne, Edgeworthia, and Relatives https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-140-daphne.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 6: Spring-Flowering Trees and Shrubs https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-6-spring.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 179: Why Winter Garden https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-179-why-winter.html Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store! Show Notes are posted at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-229-mahonia.html We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Interview Edit and Show Notes: Skylar Drew Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 2-22-2025.

    58 min
  8. Reducing Runoff with Rain Gardens

    FEB 15

    Reducing Runoff with Rain Gardens

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Peggy Singlemann, host of Virginia Home Grown, VPM/PBS TV, all about Rain Gardens. The plant profile is on Florist's Cyclamen 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 Seeds of Joy from Christy Page of Green Prints. Reach out to your local Chesapeake Landscape Professional Certified Designers for assistance with designing your own Rain Garden. 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 80: Bay-Wise Landscapes https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-80-bay-wise.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 201: Watering Tips https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-201-watering.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 165: Gardening and the Weather with Margaret Roach https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-165-gardening.html Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store! Show Notes will be posted here after 2-18-2025.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 Interview Edit and Show Notes: Skylar Drew Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 2-15-2025.

    1h 6m
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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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