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This podcast is devoted to all things gardening. National gardening television host, Joe Lamp'l, guides you through each episode with practical tips and information to help you become a better, smarter gardener, no matter where you are on your journey. This series has a strong emphasis on organic gardening and growing food, but covers a diverse range of topics from one of the country's most informed and leading gardening personalities today.

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314-Native Gardeners vs. th...

05.25.2023

Living under the strictures of a homeowners association can be incredibly stifling for gardeners who want to work outside of the turf lawn and irrigation dynamic, but sometimes gardeners successfully stand up to their HOAs — and lawmakers in some ...

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05.25.2023 314-Native Gardeners vs. the HOA: An Important Victory for Wildlife Living under the strictures of a homeowners association can be incredibly stifling for gardeners who want to work outside of the turf lawn and irrigation dynamic, but sometimes gardeners successfully stand up to their HOAs — and lawmakers in some ...
05.18.2023 313-Get to Know Cucumber-Melons, an Alternative to Bitter Cucumbers Cucumber-melons aren’t hybrids of cucumbers and melons but rather immature melons that are intended to be enjoyed just as you would eat a cucumber. To explain the origin of cucumber-melons and what sets them apart from standard cucumbers, my guest ...
05.11.2023 312-Native Plants of the Cherokee and How They Can Be Used Today, with Mark Warren The Cherokee discovered long ago that many native plants in the Southeastern United States hold remedies for a range of ailments, from burns and bug bites to migraines. My guest this week, naturalist, survivalist and author Mark Warren, has studied ...
05.04.2023 311-Gardening Science: How Your Garden Really Grows Among gardeners, there is a lot of advice out there that sounds clever and wise, but when you begin to look into it, you learn there is no concrete evidence to back it up. My guest this week, Dr. Stuart ...
04.27.2023 310-Managing Weed Overwhelm: A Practical Organic Approach for Real Results, with Margaret Roach-Encore Presentation Keeping up with weeding is one of the chief complaints that gardeners have, but it’s no reason to throw in the towel. My guest Margaret Roach, the New York Times garden writer and founder of A Way to Garden, shares ...
04.20.2023 309-Carex: A Problem-Solving Native Perennial for Any Home Landscape Carex is a grass alternative that is a problem-solving native perennial for any home landscape. But with so many Carex species and cultivars to choose from, it’s hard to know what the best fit will be for your garden. To ...
04.13.2023 308-Wildscape: The Sensory Wonders of Nature, with Nancy Lawson Out our back doors, animals and plants are doing amazing things and communicating and interacting via means we are only beginning to understand, as Nancy Lawson, the founder of The Humane Gardener, explains in her new book. Nancy returns to ...
04.06.2023 307-Breeding Dahlias for Home Gardeners-Encore Presentation Breeding dahlias can result in surprising, desirable and unique dahlia varieties, and it’s an activity any home gardener can do. To explain the basics of raising dahlias and her advanced techniques for hybridizing dahlias, joining me on the podcast is ...
03.30.2023 306-Plant Breeding for Home Gardeners-Encore Presentation Plant breeding may appear on the surface to be too complicated for the average home gardener to do, but anyone can breed hybrid and open-pollinated vegetables and flowers if they have the knowledge and patience for it and put in ...
03.23.2023 305-Compost Science for Gardeners, with Robert Pavlis Gardeners know compost is the best thing for their soil, but the science behind the benefits of compost is generally not well understood. To shed light on how composting works and why compost enriches soil, my guest this week is ...
03.16.2023 304-Overcoming Common Gardening Challenges-Encore Presentation It can be difficult to find the time and energy to garden as much as we’d like to — and some gardening challenges stop us from ever getting started. This week, I’m sharing my tips for overcoming frequently encountered gardening ...
03.09.2023 303-We Are the ARK: Acts of Restorative Kindness, with Mary Reynolds Those of us who control a patch of land can’t count on there being someplace else for wildlife to find a home. There are too few wild spaces left, so it’s up to each of us to steward our properties ...
03.02.2023 302-How to Grow Epic Potatoes-Encore Presentation If you want to grow epic potatoes, there is no one better to learn from than Jim Gerritsen, the founder of Wood Prairie Family Farm in Bridgewater, Maine. Jim has more than 45 years of experience growing potatoes organically, and ...
02.23.2023 301-Seed Starting Updates This Year vs. Last Year and More, with Craig LeHoullier I’ve already sown countless seeds this year, with still more to go, and many seedlings are taking off in the warm, bright environment of my new greenhouse. Greenhouse growing is a new experience for me, and I talked all about ...
02.16.2023 300-Assessing the Damage of the Polar Vortex, with Troy Marden Last year, just before Christmas, a polar vortex brought sudden sub-zero temperatures to many states in the South, wreaking havoc on gardens and landscapes that were not designed for that kind of cold. To discuss the damage that has been ...
02.09.2023 299-Vegetable Garden Problem Solving, with Susan Mulvihill Whether you are a newbie gardener or have years of experience, a vegetable garden will keep you on your toes. Pest and disease issues are inevitable, though they can be mitigated by being proactive, and steps can be taken to ...
02.02.2023 298-How Nematodes and Pheromones Will Be Used in the Future of Gardening Nematodes, also known as roundworms, are the most abundant animals on earth but are largely misunderstood. In gardening and agriculture, several nematode species are known for being pests, but it’s important to recognize that many other nematode species are beneficial, ...
01.26.2023 297-Seed Starting Essentials Seed starting season is one of my favorite times of the year. It allows me to start gardening indoors several weeks before my garden beds wake up for the year, and it holds the promise of the growing season to ...
01.19.2023 296-Making Plans and Setting Intentions for My 2023 Gardening Season These weeks just after the calendar turns from one year to the next are the perfect time to think about your goals for the coming gardening season. On this week’s podcast, I discuss plotting out plans for doubling down on ...
01.12.2023 295-Looking Back on 2022's Garden Lessons When a new year begins, I like to reflect on the year that was in my garden: the wins, the challenges, the memorable moments, the teachable moments and the lessons learned. Since we’re all in this together and learning from ...
01.05.2023 294-A Primer on Bonsai, with Bjorn Bjorholm Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing trees in pots and shaping them to appear like miniature versions of full-size trees. Mastering the art takes patience, practice and commitment, but for novices, getting started isn’t as difficult as it may ...
12.29.2022 293-Winter Sowing Native Seeds-Encore Presentation Winter sowing native seeds is an easy process that requires no special equipment, and the best part of propagating native plants from seeds is that it promotes genetic diversity for a more resilient ecosystem. To share her methods for simple ...
12.22.2022 292-Understanding Brix and How It Affects Plants and Pests Brix is a measure of sugar content, and when it comes to plants, the higher the Brix value, the healthier and more pest and disease resistant the crop. To give a rundown of the science and significance of Brix and ...
12.15.2022 291-Vermicomposting Success: What You Need to Know Before Starting a Worm Bin Many gardeners are curious about vermicomposting but are unsure about how to start. To explain what you need to know to make a simple worm bin, my returning guest this week is Rhonda Sherman, one of the foremost experts on ...
12.08.2022 290-Understanding Vermicompost and the Benefits of Worm Castings Vermicompost is one of the most effective products created by using worms to recycle organic material, usually waste, to produce an extraordinary soil amendment rich in beneficial microbes. But it took quite a while for vermicompost to catch on as ...
12.01.2022 289-Making Environmental Literacy Part of Public Education Environmental literacy is achieved when schoolchildren — and adults — attain the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to work individually and together toward sustainability and conservation. My guest this week, environmental education specialist Dr. Todd Klawinski, envisions a future ...
11.24.2022 288-The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society: A Model of Gardening for the Greater Good Wherever you live, if you’re a gardener, you should get to know the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Their mission is to inspire gardening for the greater good. On this week’s podcast, PHS President Matt Rader is here to share all the ...
11.17.2022 287-No-Till Gardening and The Living Soil Handbook, with Jesse Frost The reasons to adopt no-till gardening methods are many, from improving soil health for more vigorous plants to reducing the workload on the gardener. To explain the range of benefits that come with ditching the tiller and what to do ...
11.10.2022 286-Naturalizing Bulb Lawns It’s easy to naturalize flower bulbs under turf to create a bulb lawn that will put on a spectacular display each spring indefinitely with no further bulb plantings necessary. To share the history and methods behind bulb lawns, joining me ...
11.03.2022 285-Growing Indoors Hydroponically Building an indoor hydroponic gardening system from scratch is a tall feat for newcomers to hydroponics, but these days there are a number of compact hydroponic systems on the market that are easy to assemble and operate. To discuss the ...
10.27.2022 284-Gardening Sustainably in a Changing Climate The reality of climate change should spark gardeners to both reduce their carbon footprints and adapt. With earlier springs, warmer summers, droughts and extreme weather events becoming the norm as climate shifts intensify, practicing sustainable gardening is more important than ...
10.20.2022 283-A Soil Chemistry Primer: How Protons and Electrons Influence Soil Moisture and Fertility Gardeners know that adding organic material to soil improves its fertility, but to understand the reasons why organic matter is such an effective soil amendment, it's necessary to get down to the molecular level. My guest this week, retired horticulture ...
10.13.2022 282-The Vital Role of Soil Bacteria in the Garden, with Jeff Lowenfels Our understanding of the soil food web has increased rapidly in the 21st century as microscope technology improves and soil biology research continues, and this opens new doors for gardeners and farmers to employ organic solutions for healthier, more vigorous ...
10.06.2022 281-The Chemical Age: How Tools of War Became Agricultural Chemicals Some of the most important and ecologically damaging chemicals used in agriculture historically — and still today, in some cases — have their origins in warfare. To share the fascinating history of how these chemicals became prevalent and how the ...
09.29.2022 280-How to Get More Beneficial Insects in Your Garden to Manage Insect Pests Naturally Beneficial insects that prey on pests can be a gardener’s best friend, but many of the predatory insects sold in stores and online are not the right choice for effective biological control. To clear up misconceptions about beneficial insects and ...
09.22.2022 279-Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World, with William Alexander Tomatoes are one of the most well-traveled vegetables — or fruits — that there is and one of the most popular crops in home gardens, but after they were introduced to Europe, centuries went by when they were grown and ...
09.15.2022 278-The Seed Detective: Preserving Diversity & Uncovering the History of Remarkable Vegetables, with Adam Alexander Adam’s new book is “The Seed Detective: Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable Vegetables,” and it’s all about our cultural relationship with garden crops. It’s written from Adam’s personal perspective, which makes it a fun and engaging read as he ...
09.08.2022 277-Joe Lamp’l and Meg Cowden Discuss His New Book: ‘The Vegetable Gardening Book’ To mark the release of my new book, “The Vegetable Gardening Book,” which hit shelves on Tuesday, for the podcast this week we’re going to turn the tables: My friend and frequent podcast guest Meg Cowden of Seed to Fork ...
09.01.2022 276-The Water Crisis in the Face of Climate Change, with Charles Fishman-Encore Presentation Much of the United States is experiencing drought as of this writing and millions of Americans are facing water shortages right now or in the near future. I thought this week would be the perfect time to revisit my conversation ...
08.25.2022 275-Cool-Season Vegetables to Grow in Fall-Updated Encore Presentation There are myriad upsides to growing cool-season vegetables in fall, but too many gardeners miss out on this opportunity. The fact is, the vegetable gardening season is far from over when summer ends. To give you the knowledge and confidence ...
08.18.2022 274-Growing Cool-Season Annuals for Earlier Color and Hardier Plants For earlier pops of color, a buffet for pollinators, and overall hardier plants, gardeners should be growing cool-season annuals — flowers that are started in fall or very early spring and bloom weeks or months earlier than heat-loving plants. To ...
08.11.2022 273-Healing Through Gardening, with Stephanie Rose When touting the benefits of gardening, the first things to come to mind are often beautifying spaces and providing fresh produce to eat, but gardeners also enjoy physical, emotional and mental health benefits. To talk about self-sustaining regenerative gardens and ...
08.04.2022 272-Plant Science for Gardeners, Part II, with Robert Pavlis There is so much that we can learn about plant science to improve our understanding of how plants work, so gardener, writer and biochemist Robert Pavlis is back on the podcast this week for part two of our conversation on ...
07.28.2022 271-Small Space Vegetable Gardening, with Mark Ridsdill Smith A lack of space is one of the top reasons people give for not having a garden, but with a little knowledge and ingenuity, it’s possible to grow flowers, herbs and even vegetables in urban environments. Mark Ridsdill Smith has ...
07.21.2022 270-Plant Science for Gardeners, with Robert Pavlis, Part I I’m always encouraging gardeners to learn the “why do” behind the “how to,” because I believe gaining that understanding makes us better at what we do, and to help me do that this week, I’m welcoming back to the podcast ...
07.14.2022 269-The Ultimate Guide to Flower Growing, With Jenny Rose Carey The hardest part of growing a gorgeous flower garden that provides interest in all seasons is getting started. Until you’ve done it, you don’t know where to begin. Lucky for us, my guest this week, gardener, writer and educator Jenny ...
07.07.2022 268-How to Prepare a Garden Before Going Away for Vacation-Encore Presentation It’s hard to pull ourselves away from our gardens at the height of the growing season, but summer is also prime time for vacation and we all need to take breaks periodically to unwind and reset. Here are steps you ...
06.30.2022 267-Non-Negotiables for a Successful Summer in the Garden-Encore Presentation The time that we take out of our busy days to spend in the garden is precious, and we should always strive to make it as productive and enjoyable as possible, especially during the very trying times of summer. This ...
06.23.2022 266-How Heat Affects Tomato Plants and How to Protect Them, with Craig LeHoullier Tomatoes enjoy warm weather, but they don’t like it too hot. Extended periods of heat can stress out plants and lead to a number of problems. Joining me on the podcast this week to discuss how to overcome the tomato-growing ...
06.16.2022 265-Finding the Mother Tree: How Trees Take Care of Each Other, with Suzanne Simard An old tree is a marvel to gaze upon but it’s the unseen things an ancient tree does in a forest that are truly astounding. To talk about the vital importance of “mother trees” in regenerative forest ecosystems, my guest ...

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