Follow along with us as we journey through the history of the crabapple from prehistoric times to the modern sweet apple. Crabapples have been prized by gardeners for their stunning colorful petals as well as the way they can perfume a garden. Ever feel lost trying to pick out the right fertilizer? What do those 3 numbers mean? Today we tackle everything you need to know about how to pick the right fertilizer for the right plants.

Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota.

Email garden questions to: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot

Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

When the lilacs are blooming here, the morels are popping up. Did you know that fungi are more closely related to animals than plants? Which begs the question- can vegans eat mushrooms? Find our more, plus some helpful lilac tips are thrown in too. Have ever been overwhelmed by picking plants at the garden store? Today we dive into some helpful things to think about when making plant decisions that help your garden thrive.

Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota.

Email garden questions to: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot

Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

Plant it once and harvest for years, discover the low-effort, high-reward edible garden that keeps giving season after season. And stop guessing at the garden center, learn the PLOT method that turns random plants into stunning designer-worthy containers every time.

Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota.

Email garden questions to: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot

Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

Join us as we explore the origins of all the different names for service berries along with the rich history of this important native shrub and the deep ties that culture has tied to it's names. Mulch comes in many forms, picking the right mulch and using in the right way can sometimes make or break gardening success, tune in for mulch tips.

Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota.

Email garden questions to: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot

Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

There was a time when single tulip bulb once was once worth the cost of a luxurious home and also a time when eating tulip bulbs saved people from famine during war, tune in to hear more tulip lore. Want a successful garden? Creating the right soil for the right plants can make all the difference, tune in for tips on how to understand and modify the soil in your garden.

Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota.

Email garden questions to: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot

Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

Did you know you can knit with Milkweed seed fluff? Come discover why it is considered the 'cashmere of the prairie' and how it connects crafting to conservation. Are you thinking about dividing your perennials this spring? Tune in for tips and tricks for how, when, why to take care of them and expand your garden for free.

Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota.

Email garden questions to: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot

Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

Dive into ephemerals with us, plants that come up and flower briefly and then disappear, from folklore to medicinal uses to how to grow them yourself and all the scientific wonder behind the scenes. Interested in planting for pollinators? This week we explore ways build a habitat for pollinators in your garden in addition to planting plants that pollinators love.

Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota.

Email garden questions to: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot

Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

From the pyramids to art work at holiday markets, radishes have been celebrated in some pretty interesting ways, hear their story and more about how easy they are to grow. Speaking of, this week we are talking about succession planting with vegetables in your garden for more food and perennials in your yard for more bloom times color.

Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota.

Email garden questions to: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot

Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

Why have some incredibly beautiful plants, like burning bush, been banned in Minnesota? We explore why and discuss native alternatives to plant instead. This week we are also doing a deep dive into how to plan your garden around color palettes and texture variety.

Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota.

Email garden questions to: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot

Book a consultation: ⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

The humble carrot has a wild past, ancient Afghan roots, poisonous look-alikes, and a World War 11 propaganda myth that still survives today. Not sure which vegetables to start inside and which are better off being directly sewn into you garden? This week we are talking about the best ways to start vegetable seeds.

Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota.

Email garden questions to: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot

Book a consultation: ⁠petalnplot.com⁠

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.