In this episode, we talk with Thomas Christopher, horticulturist, author and podcaster, about environmentally friendly gardening. The plant profile is on Beautyberry and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. This episode is sponsored by Nature's Lawn and Garden.

~ Plants and Gardens Happy Hour #1

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~ Nature into Art: The Gardens of Wave Hill by Thomas Christopher

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~ The New American Landscape by Thomas Christopher with Doug Tallamy. Rick Darke, and more

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The SHOW NOTES are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-117.html

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 22: Fruit Trees, Crape Myrtle, and Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-22-fruit-trees.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 101: Sustainable Lawn Care

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-101.html

Recorded on 8-27-2022.

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Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz