The Garden Mixer

This week, I chat with Chris Jones, assistant grounds superintendent at Pinehurst Resort, about landscaping and the longleaf pine!

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Intro 0:00 / Plant of the Week 2:10 / Guest 4:29 / Playlist 19:56

Notes:

Cicadas: https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/interactive/2021/cicadas-lifecycle-brood-x/

My article: https://www.finegardening.com/article/how-to-prune-garden-perennials-in-summer 

This week, Jenny Hopkins of Big Arms Farm clues me in on the cut-flower farm operation, with tips for the flower-loving home gardener as well!

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Intro 0:00 / Plant of the Week 4:32 / Guest 7:04 / Playlist 23:55

This week, I sit down with Doug Tallamy—entomologist, author, and the oak tree's biggest advocate!

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Intro 0:00 / Plant of the Week 3:35 / Guest 5:25 / Playlist 23:59

This week, I talk tender annuals and my lovely sister Sue Ann joins me to discuss container planting. 

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Intro 0:00 / Plant of the Week 2:40 / Guest 6:30 / Playlist 24:20 

In keeping with our veggie theme, our plant of the week is okra! Diane Burns, head gardener at Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards, joins us to discuss the ins and outs of vegetable gardening. Tune in for a yummy Beach Boys track. 

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Intro 0:00 / Plant of the Week 3:40 / Guest 5:38 / Playlist 7:21

Our plant of the week is pinxterbloom, an azalea native to Eastern North America. This week, the tables have turned: my friend Susan Terwilliger interviews me about my garden! Tune in for some garden-friendly audible recs. 

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Intro 0:00 / Plant of the Week 4:47 / Interview 6:40 / Playlist 21:50

My little sister Sue Ann Kane joins me to talk about starting a garden from scratch. Our plant of the week is the fringe tree: what song could be more fitting than "Surrey with the Fringe (tree) on Top"?

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Intro 0:00 / Plant of the Week 2:26 / Guest 4:54 / Playlist 20:08

The plant of the week is the Pacific NW native, Camassia! I’m joined by Rod and Maggie Walker from Blue Ridge PRISM. Need something to listen to while playing in your garden? I recommend “Poison Ivy” by The Coasters.

0:00 intro / 2:43 plant of the week / 5:32 interview / 22:00 playlist

The plant of the week is the boxwood! Today we are talking with Michael Abbott of Bartlett Tree Experts. When I look at my garden this time of year I'm reminded of a line of a song, Chasing Cars. 

0:00 intro & corrections / 3:05 plant of the week / 6:15 interview / 25:26 playlist

The plant of the week is the tulip poplar. This week's interview is with arborist Jason LaRose from Queen City Silviculture. The Play List includes what to shop for and Vivaldi's Spring. Corrections 3:21 / Plant of the week 4:19 / Interview 6:25 / Play List 20:42