GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening

Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine
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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).

  1. 1d ago

    Natural Burial and Human Composting

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Michael Judd of Morris Orchard Natural Burials. The plant profile is on American Strawberry Bush and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Pumpkin Ideas" from Christy Page of GreenPrints. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 136: Home Composting https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-136-home.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 269: The Future is Nuts https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2026/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-269-future-is.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 95: Willows https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-95-willows.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 25: Paw Paws https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-25-michael.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 187: Mad About Mulches https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-187-mad-a Show Notes will be posted after 10/31/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 10-17-26.

    Natural Burial and Human Composting

  2. Oct 10

    Modern Cottage Gardening

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Pamela Hubbard, author of The Contemporary Cottage Garden*. The plant profile is on Ghost Pipes and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "One Big Night" from Christy Page of GreenPrints. *You can order Pamela's book at ⁠https://amzn.to/4jMqxjJ⁠ 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 154: Townhouse Gardening ⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-154-townhouse.html⁠ ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 66: Small-Space Gardening ⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-66-small-space.html⁠ ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 113: Gardening with Children ⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-113-gardening.html⁠ Show Notes will be posted after 10/21/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 10-10-2026

    Modern Cottage Gardening

  3. Oct 3

    Greenhouse Revival

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Leslie F. Halleck, author of Home Greenhouse Revival*. The plant profile is on Cigar Flower (Cuphea ignea) 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 Points" 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 83: Greenhouses for Home Gardeners https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-83-greenhouses.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 256: Perennial Secrets with Matt Mattus https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-256-perennial.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 59: Gardening with Tropical Plants https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-59-gardening.html Show Notes will be posted after 10/15/2026. 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 *You can order Leslie's book at ⁠https://amzn.to/4jDK3yR⁠ 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.  Recorded on 10-3-2026.

    Greenhouse Revival

  4. Sep 26

    The Natural World of Beatrix Potter

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Marta McDowell, author of Beatrix Potter's Botanical*. The plant profile is on Meadow Rue 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 "Slugged" 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 171:Murder in the Garden with Marta McDowell https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-171-murder-in.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 276: How to Botanize https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-156-gardening.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 273: Mushrooms are Everywhere https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2026/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-273-mushrooms.html Show Notes will be posted after 9/30/2026. 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 9-26-2026 *You can order Marta's book at https://amzn.to/4jqGvQtThis 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.

    The Natural World of Beatrix Potter

  5. Aug 22

    Looking Back on 6+ Years of Garden Wisdom and Sharing

    When we launched this podcast back in March 2020, our goal was simple: to help you grow your best garden in the unique Mid-Atlantic climate – but our listenership quickly grew worldwide and includes gardening enthusiasts from every part of the planet and growing zone. We couldn't have reached this milestone without you, our dedicated listeners. But most importantly, we wouldn't be here without the incredible wealth of knowledge shared by our past guest experts. Over the last 300 episodes, we have hosted the brightest minds in horticulture. We’ve learned about native plants from local conservationists. We’ve discovered urban agriculture secrets from community leaders. Extension agents have saved our tomatoes from blight. Author experts have inspired us to redesign our shade gardens. To every researcher, author, designer, and everyday dirt-under-the-fingernails gardener who has shared their time on this show: thank you. You are the heartbeat of the GardenDC community. To celebrate, we are doing something special. I have asked some of our favorite past guests to share some nuggets of gardening wisdom with us. They’ve recorded growing tips and busted some garden myths and much more...   Note that the GardenDC podcast is taking a short break and will be back soon with new episodes. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 100: Behind the Scenes https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-100-behind.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 200: Secrets of a Gardening Podcast https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-200-secrets-of.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 250: Garden Hacks https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-250-garden.html 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 Show Notes will be posted after 8/31/2026. 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 8-22-2026.

    Looking Back on 6+ Years of Garden Wisdom and Sharing

  6. Aug 15

    A Year of Pollinator Plants

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Helen Yoest, author of Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators*, all about gardening throughout the year. The plant profile is on Queen Lily Ginger 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 "Truth in Gardening" from Christy Page of GreenPrints. *You can order Helen's book at ⁠https://amzn.to/4xFTstB⁠ 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 141: Nature's Best Hope https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-141-natures.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 156: Gardening for Wild Bees https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-156-gardening.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 207: Garden Planning and Design https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-207-garden.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 47: Pollinator Victory Gardens https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-47-pollinator.html Show Notes will be posted after 8/31/2026. 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 Mulvany Recorded on 8-15-2026.

    A Year of Pollinator Plants

  7. Aug 8

    Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Garden

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mark Weathington, Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum, all about gardening for Hummingbirds. The plant profile is on Ostrich Ferns 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 "Preventing Lettuce Tip Burn" 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 140: Daphne Shrubs and Their Relatives https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-140-daphne.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 229: Mahonia Reexamined https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-229-mahonia.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 47: Pollinator Victory Gardens https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-47-pollinator.html Show Notes will be posted after 8/21/2026. 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 8-8-2026.

    Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Garden

  8. Aug 1

    How to Photograph Your Garden

    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 MulvanyRecorded on 8-1-2026.

    How to Photograph Your Garden
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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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