episode 377

Growing A Native Woodland Garden

This week, Nathan takes you through the many layers of our woodlands to help you grow your own native woodland garden. With a few design principles and many plant options, Nathan guides you down a trail of shady cultivation many people don't think is possible. Embrace the shade and grow a unique garden!

episode 376

The Plants That Made America

This week, Nathan celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States by talking about the plants that made this country and how you can grow these same plants in your own garden!

Episode 375

The Problems with Summer Veggies

This week, Nathan talks about some of the common issues you might be finding in your vegetable patch and how to deal with them.

episode 374

Easiest Houseplants, Easiest Hydrangeas, Easiest Vegetables

This week, Nathan encourages the new and the seasoned gardener to try something new with these super-easy-to-grow plants!

episode 372

Nathan's New Perennials | Part One

This week, Nathan talks about some of the new perennial plants he has added into his perennial plant borders this year.

Episode 371

Growing Butterfly Bush, Responsibly

This week, Nathan talks about the dangers of growing butterfly bush but gives you ways to counteract those dangers. He discusses a list of butterfly bush cultivars that might be more appropriate for our modern landscapes.

episode 370

Maintaining Your Slopes, Natively

This week, Nathan helps you tackle one of the most difficult sites in the garden... slopes. Nathan explains the benefits to using plants to help "hold" slopes and describes many native plants that can handle the job!

episode 369

Controlling Insects Organically

This week, Nathan helps you take care of pesky insects…organically!

episode 368

Feeding Your Plants, Responsibly

In order for plants to grow their best, they need everything required to grow. This week, Nathan talks about the macro and micro nutrients required by plants to grow well. He also talks about the symptoms to look for if your plants are suffering from a nutrient deficiency.

episode 367

Welcome These New Plants to Your Hardiness Zone!

With winter temperatures becoming more and more mild, many hardiness zones have been reconsidered by the USDA. Join Nathan as he talks about a list of plants that once weren't able to be grown in parts of the south but now can.