In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with author and climate activist Mike Tidwell, about his latest book, The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue*, which is an exploration of global warming’s impact on his own home block.The plant profile is on Pagoda Dogwood 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 Bean Succession Planting by Christy Page of GreenPrints.*Mike's book can be ordered at https://amzn.to/3SLPH3f(Note: This is an Amazon affiliate link.)If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 165: Gardening and the Weather with Margaret Roachhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-165-gardening.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 141: Nature's Best Hopehttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-141-natures.htmlBTW, 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.Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!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 JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 5-17-2025.
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Top Urban Trees
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Robert Shaut, Director of Tree Operations at Casey Trees, about the best choices for Urban Trees. The plant profile is on Basil 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 Tomato Adventure by Christy Page of GreenPrints.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 181: Invasive Plants with Casey Treeshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-204-natural.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 204: Natural Tree Carehttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-204-natural.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 87: Winter Tree Carehttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-87-winter-tree.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 187: Mad About Mulcheshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-187-mad-about.htmlBTW, 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.Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!Show Notes will be posted after 5-13-2025.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 & Show Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 5-10-25.
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DOGE Cuts and Your Garden
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Thomas Christopher, horticulturist, author, and podcaster, about Department of Government Efficency (DOGE) impacts on gardening. The plant profile is on Trillium 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 Types of Pruning Shears by Christy Page of GreenPrints.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 117: Environmentally Friendly Gardeninghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-117.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 145: Everything is Politics, Even Gardeninghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-145-everything.htmlVisit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!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.Show Notes will be posted after 5-6-2025.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 & Show Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 5-3-2025.
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Flower Photography Tips
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Ngoc Minh Ngo, celebrated photographer and author of Roses in the Garden*, all about photographing flowers. The plant profile is on Kangaroo Paws 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 Transforming Urban Spaces by Christy Page of GreenPrints.*Note: This is an Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4lNXyKYIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 202: Documenting Gardenshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-202.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 17: Garden Photographyhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-17-garden.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 13: Heritage Roseshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-13-connie.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/supportVisit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!Show Notes will be posted after 4-29-2025.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 & Show Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 4-26-2025
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Edible Native Plants
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Wendy Brister, Marketing Director of Cavano's Perennials, all about native edible plants. The plant profile is on Basket of Gold 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 by Christy Page of GreenPrints.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 28: Preserving Your Harvesthttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-28-preserving.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 148: Serviceberrieshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-148.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 25: Paw Pawshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-25-michael.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 183 Elderberryhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-183-elderberry.htmlBTW, 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.Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!Show Notes will be posted after 4-22-2025.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 JentzShow Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 4-19-2025.
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