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. Garden Trends for 2026

    DEC 6

    Garden Trends for 2026

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Katie Dubow of the Garden Media Group all about 2026 gardening trends. The plant profile is on Paper Plant (Fatsia) 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 Storing Onions from Christy Page of Green Prints. Download the full Garden Trends report at https://gardenmediagroup.com/ 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 222: Garden Trends for 2025 https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-222-garden.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 176: Garden Trends for 2024 https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-176-garden.html ⁠~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 131: Garden Trends of 2023 https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-131-garden.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 86: 2022 Garden Trendshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-86-2022-garden.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 JentzInterview Edit and Show Notes: Zachary Intrater Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany SHOW NOTES willbe posted after 12-16-2025.

    1h 4m
  2. Gifts for Gardeners ENCORE

    NOV 29

    Gifts for Gardeners ENCORE

    In this special holiday episode, we share our favorite gardening tools and products* perfect for gifting the gardeners in your life -- and yourself!*Disclosure: Some of these items were sent to us free to trial, but many we have repurchased on our own as well as for gifts for other gardeners. The gift ideas here are linked to an Amazon affiliate account, so if you click on them and order any, Washington Gardener Magazine gets a few pennies added to the account for the referral. Our full Amazon storefront is here.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 177: New Plants and Products 2025https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-223-new-plants.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 177: New Plants and Products 2024https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-177-new-plants.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 133: New Plants and Products 2023https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-133-new-plants.htmlWe 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 JentzInterview Edit and Show Notes: Zachary IntraterMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyThis episode is archived at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/05OnrTPw3wrGW5LVf2ntmBShow Notes:02:13 - Dramm 12454 5-Liter Premium High-Grade Plastic Watering Can03:49 - Gardener's Supply Company Madison Rain Barrel05:36 - Foxgloves - Medium, I like Iris (purple) and Moss green08:00 - Sloggers Garden Clog09:40 - Scala Wide Brim Garden Hat12:08 - Garden Kneeling Pad14:44 - Corona Long Straight Snips, Stainless Steel16:22 - CobraHead Weeder and Cultivator18:46 - O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream, 3.4 oz., Jar20:45 - Alaska Fish Fertilizer 5-1-1 Concentrate 1 Quart23:09 - Garden Fabric Row Cover25:54 - Dramm One-Touch Rain Wand27:43 - Mosquito Dunks30:26 - MuckBoots32:19 - Copper Plant Labels33:41 - Shrub Rake35:05 - Hori Hori Knife37:05 - Bypass Pruners38:16 - Deer Repellent Systemic Tablets41:47 - Tool Sharpener43:02 - Motorized Spray Bottle44:25 - Bonus Item: Tenax Deer Net47:32 - Thank you for listening! Please become a supporter.See more gift ideas at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/11/holiday-gifts-for-gardeners-top.html

    49 min
  3. Sedums Tall and Small with Brent Horvath

    NOV 22

    Sedums Tall and Small with Brent Horvath

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening and Beyond, we talk with plantsman Brent Horvath all about sedums. The plant profile is on Thyme 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 "Thanksgiving" from Christy Page of GreenPrints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 130: Groundcovers versus Ground Covers https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-130.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 193: Epimediums https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-193-epimediums.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 53: Superior Perennials https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-53-superior.html BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe Show Notes will be posted after 11/30/25.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: Cavit Ireland Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 11/22/2025.

    59 min
  4. Black Flora with Teri Speight

    NOV 15

    Black Flora with Teri Speight

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening and Beyond, we talk with Teri Speight all about inspiring Black flower farmers and florists. The plant profile is on the Katsura 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 "Spud-tacular Crafts" from Christy Page of GreenPrints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 66: Small Space Gardening https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-66-small-space.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 5: Horticultural Storyteller https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-5.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 253: The Flower-to-Vase Movement https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-253-farm-to.html BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe You can order Teri's book Black Flora at ⁠https://amzn.to/4p6gWnq⁠ (Note that is an affiliate link.) Show Notes will be posted after 11/25/25.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: Cavit Ireland Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 11-15-2025.

    59 min
  5. Chocolate in the Garden

    NOV 8

    Chocolate in the Garden

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Sheri Ann Richerson all about gardening with chocolate. The plant profile is on Fritallaria 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 "Past, Present, and Future Me" by Christy Page of GreenPrints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 237: Edible Native Plants https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-237-edible.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 159: Herbal Libations https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-159-herbal.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 59: Gardening with Tropical Plants https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-59-gardening.html BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe You can order Sheri Ann's book at ⁠https://amzn.to/3XjNRJe ⁠(Note that is an affiliate link.) Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-263-chocolate.html Here is a link to my favorite Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe: https://pin.it/3tdZolwOGWe 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 263 Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Interview Edit and Show Notes: Cavit Ireland Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 11-8-2025.

    1h 4m
  6. Personalizing Your Landscape Design

    NOV 1

    Personalizing Your Landscape Design

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with David Marciniak of Revolutionary Gardens, all about designing a garden for your personality. The plant profile is on Virginia Sweetspire 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 Carrot Waltz by Christy Page of GreenPrints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 207: Garden Planning and Design https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-207-garden.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 158: Garden Transformations https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-158-garden.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 89: Working with a Landscape Designer https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-89-working.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 149: Garden Design for Plant Collectors https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-149-garden.html BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe Show Notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-262.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: Cavit Ireland Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 11-1-2025.

    58 min
  7. Carnivorous Plants

    OCT 25

    Carnivorous Plants

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with the Ethan Kamerow of Cultivate the City, all about Carnivorous Plants The plant profile is on Mexican Bush Sage 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 Many Ways to Use Pumpkin by Christy Page of GreenPrints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 14: Unusual Edibles https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-14-niraj-ray.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 77: Goth Gardening https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-175-herstory.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 171: Murder in the Garden  https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-171-murder-in.html BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-261.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: Cavit Ireland Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 10-25-2025.

    58 min
  8. Orchids of the First Ladies

    OCT 18

    Orchids of the First Ladies

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with the Arthur Chadwick of Chadwick & Son Orchids, all about the First Ladies' Orchids. The plant profile is on Snake Plant 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 October Leafy Soirée by Christy Page of GreenPrints. 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 175: Herstory of DC Gardens https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-175-herstory.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 153: An American Garden Story https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-153-american.html BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe Show Notes are posted to: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-260-orchids-of.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: Cavit Ireland Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 10/18/2025.

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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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