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 Designhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-207-garden.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 158: Garden Transformationshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-158-garden.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 89: Working with a Landscape Designerhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-89-working.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 149: Garden Design for Plant Collectorshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-149-garden.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeFull Show Notes will be posted after 11/11/25.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 JentzInterview Edit and Show Notes: Cavit IrelandMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 11-1-2025.
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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 Edibleshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-14-niraj-ray.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 77: Goth Gardeninghttps://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.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeShow Notes will be posted after 11/5/25.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 JentzInterview Edit and Show Notes: Cavit IrelandMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 10-25-2025.
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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: Orchidshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-15-orchids.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 175: Herstory of DC Gardenshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-175-herstory.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 153: An American Garden Storyhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-153-american.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeShow Notes will be posted after 10/28/25.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 JentzInterview Edit and Show Notes: Cavit IrelandMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 10/18/2025.
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From Garden to Farm with the Gardening Gays
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with the Gardening Gays -- Kevin and Dragan, all about their transition from small garden to country farm. The plant profile is on Hairy Aster 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 Ghost Orchid by Christy Page of GreenPrints.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 224: The Reformation of a Bad Naturalisthttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-224.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 253: The Farm-to-Vase Movementhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-253-farm-to.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 7: Chickens in the Gardenhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-7-chickens-in.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeShow Notes:01:27 Introducing Kevin and Dragan03:55 Transitioning from city to country living09:58 Settling in King George, Virginia13:23 Understanding King George’s growing conditions17:48 Chronicling the Journey: The Gardening Gays20:25 Learning from early mistakes23:42 Connecting with followers and community25:10 Reflecting on progress and growth28:32 From townhouse to farm life30:58 A day in the life on the farm35:15 Building a farm store36:55 Local demand and community support38:03 Propagating plants and expanding40:01 Orchard Management: Pest Control46:01 Future plans for further expansion50:50 Was it worth it?53:35 Hairy Aster Plant Profile54:59 What’s new in the garden this week?57:36 The Last Word with Christy Page: Ghost Orchid59:32 Support the Garden DC Podcast!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: Cavit IrelandMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 10-11-2025.
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Hot Trends in Bulbs
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with author Jenny Rose Carey, all about the latest trends in gardening with bulbs. The plant profile is on Spiderwort 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 Art and Science of Pickling by Christy Page of GreenPrints.You can order Jenny Roses's new bulb book at our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/476OTOuIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 127: Unusual and Specialty Flower Bulbs with Brent Heathhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-127-unusual.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 111: Flower Combinations with Jenny Rose Careyhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-111-flower.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 18: Shade Gardening with Jenny Rose Careyhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-18-shade.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeShow Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-258-hot-trends.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: Cavit IrelandMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 10-4-2025.
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