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). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

  1. Garden Trends for 2025

    DEC 7

    Garden Trends for 2025

    In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Katie Dubow of the Garden Media Group all about 2025 gardening trends. The plant profile is on Silver and Gold Chrysanthemum 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 Soil Solarization 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 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 Trends https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-86-2022-garden.html Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store! Show Notes will be posted after 12-10-2024. 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: Zachary Intrater Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 12-7-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

    1h 11m
  2. Gifts for Gardeners

    NOV 30

    Gifts for Gardeners

    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. 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 177: New Plants and Products 2024 https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-177-new-plants.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 133: New Plants and Products 2023 https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-133-new-plants.html Show Notes are posted at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/11/holiday-gifts-for-gardeners-top.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: Zachary Intrater Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 11-30-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

    49 min
  3. The Age of Lichens

    NOV 23

    The Age of Lichens

    In this episode, we talk with Serenella Linares, mycologist and Facility Director at Mount Rainier Nature Center, all about Lichens. The plant profile is on Blue Vervain and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Cultivating Chaos 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 132: Moss Gardening https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-132-moss.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 106: Ancient Plants https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-106-ancient.html Show Notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-220-age-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: Zachary Intrater Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 11-23-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

    1h 1m
  4. Native Ferns

    NOV 16

    Native Ferns

    In this episode, we talk with Virginia Master Naturalist Kit Sheffield all about native ferns. The plant profile is on Strawflower and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Pilfered Petals 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 132: Moss Gardening https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-132-moss.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 135: Plants for Shade https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-135-plants-for.html Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-219-native.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: Zachary Intrater Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 11-16-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

    1h 5m
  5. Almanac Garden Planning

    NOV 9

    Almanac Garden Planning

    In this episode, we talk with Carol Connare, The Old Farmer's Almanac editor-in-chief, about using the almanac in garden planning. The plant profile is on Stokes Aster and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on the Cranberry Debate 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 165: Gardening and the Weather https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-165-gardening.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 155: Planting by the Signs https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-155-planting.html Show Notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-218-almanac.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: Zachary Intrater Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Order your almanac at: https://amzn.to/3ACScQ7 (Note this is a Affiliate Link and we may earn some pennies when you make a purchase after clicking on it.) Recorded on 11-9-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

    58 min
  6. Weeding Techniques

    NOV 2

    Weeding Techniques

    In this episode, we talk with Anna Mische John, Vegetation Maintenance Supervisor with the City of Takoma Park, MD, about weeding techniques. The plant profile is Gaura and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Ways to Pickle 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 103: Weeding and Mulching https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-103-mulching.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 198: Rats and Other Destructive Critters https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-198-rats-and.html Show Notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-217-weeding.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: Zachary Intrater Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 11-2-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

    1h 1m
  7. Fierce Flora

    OCT 26

    Fierce Flora

    In this episode, we talk with Susan Pell, Executive Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden, about plants that fight back. The plant profile is on Holiday Cactus (Schlumbergera spp.) and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on 12 Things to Grow in Your Greenhouse 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 33: Flinging with the Garden Tourist https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-33-us-botanic.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 77: Goth Gardening https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-77-goth.html Show Notes are posted to: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-216-fierce.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: Zachary IntraterMusic: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 10-26-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

    1h 1m
  8. A View from Australia

    OCT 19

    A View from Australia

    In this episode, we talk with garden consultant Andrea Whitely, with an Australian gardener's view of American gardens. The plant profile is on Jewels of Opar and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on a Perfect Fall Day 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 167: Flinging with the Garden Tourist https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-167-flinging.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 92: Universal Garden Truths https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-92-universal.html Show Notes will be posted after 10-22-2024. 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: Zachary Intrater Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 10-19-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

    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). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

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