Garden Bite with Teri Knight

Last year I planted quite a few sunflowers in support of Ukraine. The bonus was how many bees and birds enjoyed them! Perusing my Burpee catalog I came across a new sunflower 'Creme Brulee' and a beautiful new coneflower 'Pretty Parasols'. I share them on today's Garden Bite along with photos from last year's fun with sunflowers! 

It's been a tough winter with LOTS of snow, major ice dams and plenty of crashes on the roads. Salt, at this time, is a necessity for humans but it does mess with many of our plants. On today's Garden Bite I talk about the damage and some native salt tolerant plants to consider for areas you know the salt trucks will be hitting inadvertently and your sidewalk areas! 

Emerald Ash Borer continues to decimate our Ash Trees. The USDA reported on Jan. 5th, 2023, that the insect is now in 36 states and has killed tens of millions of trees. Is there hope? Find out on today's Garden Bite and also take a look at some great alternatives. Diversity is key! 

Pericallis are plants you’ll instantly know but their name doesn’t really roll off the tongue! They remind me of daisies but come in many colors and are annuals for most of us! They are perfect for spring containers, take a peek at Gardenbite.com and learn more about them... or just take a break and ogle some pretty plants. 

Rethinking the lawn is definitely trending for 2023. On today's Garden Bite I continue talking about Benjamin Vogt's new book and share ideas and thoughts on introducing yourself and your neighbors to a new kind of lawn that invites pollinators, helps with cleaner water and air and is much quieter without that lawn mower! 

The plant catalogs have been arriving or you’ve been googling and finding all kinds of fun plants. Every year, and 2023 is no different, I get questions from listeners about plant catalog terms. For instance, what does slow-to-bolt mean? I answer those queries on today's Garden Bite. 

Companion planting has been around for generations. On today's Garden Bite I share information from a couple of sources. While not always supported by University based information, one of those resources was one of my Master Gardener instructors! Take a look on my website and learn how some herbs and vegetables compliment each other in the garden and others do not. 

Late 2022 and into 2023, winter has been harsh for critters and that means they've been nibbling on shrubs even more! My dwarf burning bush is even shorter. Today's Garden Bite is about the damage and ways to prevent it.  

Air Plants have been trending for a while and remain very popular in 2023. They require very little but what they do require is important to know! Check out today's Garden Bite for the plants, their care and some of the ways they're displayed. 

Today I’m sharing an annual, a shrub, if you prefer, and an edible. I discovered these 2023 offerings I found through the National Garden Bureau where I’m a member. Check out my website for a look at all these wonderful new plants.