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. The Itty Bitty Mosquito Committee

    2D AGO

    The Itty Bitty Mosquito Committee

    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.

    59 min
  2. Grow Food in Containers

    MAY 16

    Grow Food in Containers

    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.

    1h 3m
  3. Thomas Jefferson's Flowers

    MAY 9

    Thomas Jefferson's Flowers

    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.

    59 min
  4. Summer Bulbs

    MAY 2

    Summer Bulbs

    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.

    1h 11m
  5. Discovering Garden History at Tudor Place

    APR 25

    Discovering Garden History at Tudor Place

    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

    55 min
  6. Growing a Perpetual Food Garden

    APR 18

    Growing a Perpetual Food Garden

    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.

    1 hr
  7. The Healing Power of The Gardener

    APR 11

    The Healing Power of The Gardener

    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.

    53 min
  8. Design Inspiration from Public Gardens

    APR 4

    Design Inspiration from Public Gardens

    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.

    1h 2m
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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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