In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with the Arthur Chadwick of Chadwick & Son Orchids, all about the First Ladies' Orchids. The plant profile is on Snake Plant 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 October Leafy Soirée by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-15-orchids.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 175: Herstory of DC Gardens

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-175-herstory.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 153: An American Garden Story

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-153-american.html

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit and Show Notes: Cavit Ireland

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

Recorded on 10/18/2025.