GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Rita Perwich, consulting rosarian and author of Natural Rose Gardening*, about growing roses organically. The plant profile is on Larkspur 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 "Summer Squash Companions" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 13: Heritage Roses with Connie Hilker
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-13-connie.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 111: Flower Combinations
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-111-flower.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 285: Thomas Jefferson's Flowers
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2026/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-285-thomas.html

*You can order Rita Perwich's book Natural Rose Gardening at https://amzn.to/4nV1Rpj
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.
Rita will be speaking to the Potomac Rose Society in January 2027. Be sure to join the society at https://potomacrose.org/.

Show Notes will be posted after 6/15/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: 
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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 5-30-2026

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.
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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

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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: 
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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 5-23-2026.

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.
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Read "12 Vegetables that Thrive in Containers" on Martha Stewart Living online:
https://www.marthastewart.com/vegetables-that-thrive-in-containers-11895697
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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.

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.
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**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.
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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany
Recorded on 5-9-2026.

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.
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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.