Episode 271

The BEST Annual Plants for Pollinators

Attract plenty of pollinators and add an abundance of colorful blooms to your summer garden with these easy-to-grow annual flowering plants!

episode 270

Tips for Lower Maintenance Gardening

What's the latest craze in gardening trends? Low maintenance! Actually, it's been the latest craze for decades. With the busyness of life, it's hard to dedicate copious amounts of time working in the landscape...as much as we might love doing it. This week, Nathan gives you some ideas in reducing the amount of time spent on pruning, weeding, and working with your lawn. Hopefully, these tips will give you more time to enjoy your garden instead of just working in it!

Episode 269

Native Plants in Nathan’s Garden

This week, Nathan talks about the native plants in his garden! Native plants are those plants which originated from the area in which they are grown. In this case, Nathan discusses plants that would have been growing in the southern United States before the settlers came over and brought plants from other parts of the world. Native plants are great for eco-friendly gardening and are a great food source for local pollinators and other insects. If you are looking to create a garden that blends well with the naturally occurring environment, plant some of Nathan’s favorite native plants today!

Episode 268

Tips for Edible Plants

The vegetable garden and fruit orchard start to "rev up" production in May. Join Nathan as he provides a few tips for dealing with disease and insects, training vining plants, and more in the edible garden.

Episode 267

Plants that Make Hydrangeas Look Even Better

Hydrangeas are a staple in the southern garden. Of course they look great all alone, but the garden is a place of combining plants together with unique characteristics to create outstanding combinations. Join Nathan as he talks about plants that help hydrangeas look even better!

It's nearly hydrangea season! Hydrangeas all over the south are budding up and showing off! This week, Nathan talks about the main hydrangea groups you will find in the garden and describes tried and true varieties but also some awesome new ones!

Episode 265

What's Blooming in Nathan's Garden?

April showers bring May flowers! Join Nathan as he walks you through his garden and talks about what's blooming.

Episode 264

April Q&A Week:

Deer Resistant Annual Flowers?

This week, Nathan answers Cheryl's question about flowering annuals that the deer won't eat! She tried begonia, but they were munched on like lunch time at the Shoney's salad bar. Nathan talks about a long list of plants that the deer MIGHT not eat. After all, if they're hungry enough, right? From salvia, lantana, verbena, and dusty miller to alyssum, nasturtium, ageratum, and angelonia, there are surely plenty of annuals you can enjoy that the deer won't!

Episode 263

Growing A Garden in Clay Soil

Do you feel cursed with clay soil? Many folks do. This week, Nathan assures you that you can grow great gardens in clay soil. He discusses preparing the bed to deal with water movement, digging appropriately in clay, and choosing the best plants for the space. With a little thought and attention, a clay-based soil CAN produce a wonder garden space. There is hope!

Episode 262

Notes on Growing Fruits

This week, Nathan talks about some of the easiest and more challenging fruits to grow in your home orchard! From blueberries to blackberries and apples to muscadines, Nathan gets you started on your fruity journey.