GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening

By Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine

GardenDC is the award-winning podcast all about gardening in the greater Washington, DC, and Mid-Atlantic area. Hosted by Kathy Jentz, editor of Washington Gardener Magazine (www. WashingtonGardener.c... more

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Number 1: Looking Back on 6+ Years of Garden Wisdom and Sharing
When we launched this podcast back in March 2020, our goal was simple: to help you grow your best garden in the unique Mid-Atlantic climate – but our listenership quickly grew worldwide and includes gardening enthusiasts from every part of the planet and growing zone. We couldn't have reached this milestone without you, our dedicated listeners. But most importantly, we wouldn't be here without the incredible wealth of knowledge shared by our past guest experts. Over the last 300 episodes, we have hosted the brightest minds in horticulture. We’ve learned about native plants from local conservationists. We’ve discovered urban agriculture secrets from community leaders. Extension agents have saved our tomatoes from blight. Author experts have inspired us to redesign our shade gardens. To every researcher, author, designer, and everyday dirt-under-the-fingernails gardener who has shared their time on this show: thank you. You are the heartbeat of the GardenDC community. To celebrate, we are doing something special. I have asked some of our favorite past guests to share some nuggets of gardening wisdom with us. They’ve recorded growing tips and busted some garden myths and much more... Note that the GardenDC podcast is taking a short break and will be back soon with new episodes. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 100: Behind the Scenes https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-100-behind.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 200: Secrets of a Gardening Podcast https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-200-secrets-of.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 250: Garden Hacks https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-250-garden.html BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe Show Notes will be posted after 8/31/2026. 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 8-22-2026.
August 22, 202626min
Number 2: A Year of Pollinator Plants
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Helen Yoest, author of Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators*, all about gardening throughout the year. The plant profile is on Queen Lily Ginger 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 "Truth in Gardening" from Christy Page of GreenPrints. *You can order Helen's book at ⁠https://amzn.to/4xFTstB⁠ 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. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 141: Nature's Best Hope https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-141-natures.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 156: Gardening for Wild Bees https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-156-gardening.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 207: Garden Planning and Design https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-207-garden.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 47: Pollinator Victory Gardens https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-47-pollinator.html Show Notes will be posted after 8/31/2026. 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 Mulvany Recorded on 8-15-2026.
August 15, 20261h 1min
Number 3: Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Garden
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mark Weathington, Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum, all about gardening for Hummingbirds. The plant profile is on Ostrich Ferns 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 "Preventing Lettuce Tip Burn" from Christy Page of GreenPrints. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 140: Daphne Shrubs and Their Relatives https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-140-daphne.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 229: Mahonia Reexamined https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-229-mahonia.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 47: Pollinator Victory Gardens https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-47-pollinator.html Show Notes will be posted after 8/21/2026. 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 8-8-2026.
August 08, 20261h 1min
Number 4: How to Photograph Your Garden
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with photographer Becca Mathias about capturing better images of our home gardens. The plant profile is on Lemongrass 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 "How to Zoodle Your Zucchinis" from Christy Page of GreenPrints. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 238: Flower Photography Tips https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-238-flower.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 202: Documenting Gardens https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-202.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 17: Garden Photography https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-17-garden.html Show Notes will be posted after 8/15/2026. 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. 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 Mulvany Recorded on 8-1-2026.
August 01, 20261h 8min
Number 5: Louisiana Iris
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with plantsman Rich Crider of Three Shovels Farm all about Louisiana Iris. The plant profile is on Japanese Painted Fern 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 "Plant in June" from Christy Page of GreenPrints. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 64: Daylilies - The Perfect Perennial? https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-64-daylilies.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 53: Superior Perennials https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-53-superior.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 150: Sourcing Native Plants https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-150-sourcing.html Show Notes will be posted after 6/21/2026.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 Mulvany Recorded on 6-13-2026.
June 13, 202658min