In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Suzanne Boom, Senior Horticulturist with Longwood Gardens, all about water garden plants. The plant profile is on Lisianthus 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 Licorice-Tasting Basil by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 11: Lotus

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-11-lotus.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 63: Water Gardening and Koi Ponds

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-63-water.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 228: Reducing Runoff with Rain Gardens

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-228-reducing.html

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy JentzInterview

Edit & Show Notes: Ian Ferris

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 7-19-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Duane Pancoast, author of The Geriatric Gardener 2.0, all about gardening as we age. The plant profile is on Variegated Sweet Flag 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 Mulch to the Rescue by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 161: Adaptive Gardening 

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-161-adaptive.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 76: Horticultural Therapy

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-76.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 73: A Late Summer Pep Talk

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-73-late-summer.html

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit & Show Notes: Colin Davan

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

Recored on 7-12-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, about his best gardening tips. The plant profile is on Cattails 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 Little Taro Root by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 112: Summer Garden Refresh

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-112-summer.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 165: Gardening and the Weather with Margaret Roach

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-165-gardening.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 108: Frugal Gardening Tips

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-108-frugal.html

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit & Show Notes: Colin Davan

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany
Recorded on 7-5-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Claire Chambers of Meadow Lab about a new technique for establishing meadows. The plant profile is on Black Cohosh 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 Decoding Tomato Leaf Aromas by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 195: Reduce Your Lawn

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-195-reduce.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 101: Sustainable Lawn Care

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 130: Groundcovers versus Groundcovers

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-130.html

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit & Show Notes: Miguel Zarate

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 6-28-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with UMD extension educator Ginny Rosenkranz all about Milkweeds. The plant profile is on Gardenia 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 Making Gardening Fun for Kids by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 227: Ironweed for the Mid-Atlantichttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-227-ironweed.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 29: Butterfly Gardeninghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-29-butterfly.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 47: Pollinator Victory Gardens ⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-47-pollinator.html⁠

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit & Show Notes: Ian Ferris

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 6-21-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with landscape designer Phyllis Gricus, about her research into light pollution's harmful effects on the garden. The plant profile is on Sundrops 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 Planting a Garden Based on Your Birth Month by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 91: Outdoor Lighting

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-91-outdoor.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 89: Working with a Landscape Designer⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-89-working.html⁠

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 170: Moon Gardeninghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-170-moon.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with author Barbara Damrosch, about her latest book, A Life in the Garden*, about her lifetime of accumulated gardening wisdom.The plant profile is on Centaurea 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 Coaching Seedbirth by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 124: Raised Bed Gardeninghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-124-raised-bed.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 68: Summer Vegetableshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-68-summer.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 186: Planning Your Vegetable Garden⁠

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-186-planning.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.

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Show Notes will be posted after 5-27-2025.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.

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

*Barbara's book can be ordered at https://amzn.to/45nGZ2H
(Note: This is an Amazon affiliate link.)Recorded on 5-24-2025

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 Roach

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-165-gardening.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 141: Nature's Best Hope

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-141-natures.html

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

Recorded on 5-17-2025.

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 Trees

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-204-natural.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 204: Natural Tree Care

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-204-natural.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 87: Winter Tree Care

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-87-winter-tree.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 187: Mad About Mulches

⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-187-mad-about.html⁠

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit & Show Notes: Skylar Drew

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 5-10-25.

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 Gardening

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-117.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 145: Everything is Politics, Even Gardening

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-145-everything.html

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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.

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit & Show Notes: Skylar Drew

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 5-3-2025.