GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening

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

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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.

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: 
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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.

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:
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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.

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:
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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 Mulvany
Recorded on 8-1-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Jana Milbocker, about Gilded Age Gardens and the Buffalo Fling. The plant profile is on Wild Petunia 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 "When to Pick Bell Peppers" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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View our album of Buffalo Fling photos at: 
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1690104923121515&type=3

Visit Garden Walk Buffalo at: https://www.gardensbuffaloniagara.com/garden-walk-buffalo

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 32: Garden Tours - Europe and Beyond
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-32-garden.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 146: Spring Color Inspiration at Longwood
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-146-spring.html

Show Notes will be posted after 8/8/2026.
*You can order Jana's book at https://amzn.to/4wTL0q8
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.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 7-25-2026.