Timber Press gardening podcast

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What's Timber Press gardening podcast about?

The Timber Press gardening podcast highlights conversations with experts and authorities in the gardening world and beyond, from design to sustainability, edible to ornamental.

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Timber Press gardening podcast episodes:

10.10.2010
Rick Darke interview, part 3 of 5 (episode #47)
Rick discusses what's new in this edition of the 1870 book, as well as the book's connection to New York's Central Park.
10.03.2010
Rick Darke interview, part 2 of 5 (episode #46)
Rick discusses the sustainability and longevity of the wild style of gardening, and the difference between mere nativism versus picking plants that work for your conditions.
09.12.2010
John Greenlee interview, part 4 of 4 (episode #44)
John discusses the problems with a one-size-fits-all approach for America's many different environments, as well as our obsession with perfection.
09.05.2010
John Greenlee interview, part 3 of 4 (episode #43)
John discusses the aesthetics of grass ecologies, and bringing back the local grasses that once defined our communities.
08.29.2010
John Greenlee interview, part 2 of 4 (episode #42)
John continues his discussion of the negative impacts of lawns — both environmental and economic — and the many benefits of meadow gardens.
08.01.2010
Love Albrecht Howard interview, part 4 of 5 (episode #39)
Love talks about environmental issues, her favorite landscape features, and how to find a crew you can trust.
07.25.2010
Love Albrecht Howard interview, part 3 of 5 (episode #38)
Love discusses useful education and organizations for someone starting out, dealing with difficult clients, and disasters she's experienced.
07.18.2010
Love Albrecht Howard interview, part 2 of 5 (episode #37)
Love shares the best and worst parts of the job and discusses how being a successful garden designer is different from being a successful gardener.
06.27.2010
Deardorff and Wadsworth interview, part 5 of 5 (episode #35)
David and Kathryn give advice on plant placement as well as mites and nematodes.
05.30.2010
Deardorff and Wadsworth interview, part 1 of 5 (episode #31)
David and Kathryn explain how the book evolved as a system for diagnosing plant ailments step-by-step, and how it works for all plants in all places.
05.16.2010
Debra Lee Baldwin interview, part 3 of 4 (episode #29)
Debra talks about the increasing focus on plant staging — how to choose a pot, where to get them, and where to go to see the best succulent displays.
05.09.2010
Debra Lee Baldwin interview, part 2 of 4 (episode #28)
Debra talks about how easy it is to care for succulents, how to deal with a succulent that you've over-watered, and the use of succulents in green roofs and as fire-retardants.
05.02.2010
Debra Lee Baldwin interview, part 1 of 4 (episode #27)
Debra explains how containers make a difference for succulents, especially in colder climates. She also discusses succulents' role in basic design concepts.
04.25.2010
Val Easton interview, part 5 of 5 (episode #26)
Val reminds us not obsess over the details, trying to control everything. She also discusses what the criteria should be for your favorite plants.
03.21.2010
Alan Detrick interview, part 6 of 6 (episode #21)
Alan talks about photographing insects and small animals and how to make them less nervous.
03.14.2010
Alan Detrick interview, part 5 of 6 (episode #20)
Alan walks us through a typical shooting scenario — considering the background, depth, and the histogram — and discusses the importance of patience.
03.07.2010
Alan Detrick interview, part 4 of 6 (episode #19)
Alan talks about exposure settings and how to get them right. He also discusses why you can't fix everything in Photoshop.
02.28.2010
Alan Detrick interview, part 3 of 6 (episode #18)
Alan talks about thinking in macro and finding good subjects and good light, as well as how digital compares to film.
02.21.2010
Alan Detrick interview, part 2 of 6 (episode #17)
Alan talks more about equipment, including cable releases, diffusers, and reflectors, and why tripods are so useful. He also discusses what to do on those pesky windy days.
02.14.2010
Alan Detrick interview, part 1 of 6 (episode #16)
Alan explains what macro photography is, what equipment you'll need — including his favorite lenses — and even how to get your family to pay for it all.
01.31.2010
Sean Hogan interview, part 4 of 4 (episode #15)
Sean talks about selecting plants for your climate that'll survive the winter.
01.24.2010
Sean Hogan interview, part 3 of 4 (episode #14)
Sean talks about his favorite broad-leaved evergreens and cold-hardiness.
01.17.2010
Sean Hogan interview, part 2 of 4 (episode #13)
Sean talks about the range of places where broad-leaved evergreens can grow, how local climates affect zone ratings, when leaves drop and what to do with them.
12.13.2009
Tom Fischer interview, part 2 of 2 (episode #11)
Tom talks about watering and organic practices, what do to with plants that won't grow, going beyond aesthetics, and what's going on in his personal garden.
12.06.2009
Tom Fischer interview, part 1 of 2 (episode #10)
Tom talks about successful plant combinations and thinking beyond just flowers, as well as using shape to avoid boredom and where to get new plants.
11.22.2009
Doug Tallamy interview, part 5 of 5 (episode #9)
Doug talks about what best to replace your lawn with, the most destructive landscaping practice, and the difference between native and invasive insects.
11.15.2009
Doug Tallamy interview, part 4 of 5 (episode #8)
Doug talks about whether you can make a difference in the world by what you plant, and getting more plants into your yard.
11.08.2009
Doug Tallamy interview, part 3 of 5 (episode #7)
Doug talks about what constitutes a "native" plant, the spread of invasive species, herbicides, and organic gardening.
11.01.2009
Doug Tallamy interview, part 2 of 5 (episode #6)
Doug talks about which native plants give the most bang for the buck, finding a balance between native and non-native plants, and getting the biodiversity message out.
10.25.2009
Doug Tallamy interview, part 1 of 5 (episode #5)
Doug talks about the crisis facing wildlife populations, how it affects us, and why insects are our friends.
10.11.2009
Tracy DiSabato-Aust interview, part 4 of 4 (episode #4)
Tracy talks about fixing your soil by amending it, and the problems of over-mulching.
10.04.2009
Tracy DiSabato-Aust interview, part 3 of 4 (episode #3)
Tracy talks about more of her favorite plants, and selecting the right plant for the right place.
09.27.2009
Tracy DiSabato-Aust interview, part 2 of 4 (episode #2)
Tracy shares her top tips for making your garden look professional.
08.31.2009
Tracy DiSabato-Aust interview, part 1 of 4 (episode #1)
Tracy talks about how to select plants, some of her favorite plants, and how to stay sane in the garden center.

What's Timber Press gardening podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Timber Press gardening podcast episodes:

Rick Darke interview, part 3 of 5 (episode #47)

Rick Darke interview, part 2 of 5 (episode #46)

John Greenlee interview, part 4 of 4 (episode #44)

John Greenlee interview, part 3 of 4 (episode #43)

John Greenlee interview, part 2 of 4 (episode #42)

Love Albrecht Howard interview, part 4 of 5 (episode #39)

Love Albrecht Howard interview, part 3 of 5 (episode #38)

Love Albrecht Howard interview, part 2 of 5 (episode #37)

Deardorff and Wadsworth interview, part 5 of 5 (episode #35)

Deardorff and Wadsworth interview, part 1 of 5 (episode #31)

Debra Lee Baldwin interview, part 3 of 4 (episode #29)

Debra Lee Baldwin interview, part 2 of 4 (episode #28)

Debra Lee Baldwin interview, part 1 of 4 (episode #27)

Val Easton interview, part 5 of 5 (episode #26)

Alan Detrick interview, part 6 of 6 (episode #21)

Alan Detrick interview, part 5 of 6 (episode #20)

Alan Detrick interview, part 4 of 6 (episode #19)

Alan Detrick interview, part 3 of 6 (episode #18)

Alan Detrick interview, part 2 of 6 (episode #17)

Alan Detrick interview, part 1 of 6 (episode #16)

Sean Hogan interview, part 4 of 4 (episode #15)

Sean Hogan interview, part 3 of 4 (episode #14)

Sean Hogan interview, part 2 of 4 (episode #13)

Tom Fischer interview, part 2 of 2 (episode #11)

Tom Fischer interview, part 1 of 2 (episode #10)

Doug Tallamy interview, part 5 of 5 (episode #9)

Doug Tallamy interview, part 4 of 5 (episode #8)

Doug Tallamy interview, part 3 of 5 (episode #7)

Doug Tallamy interview, part 2 of 5 (episode #6)

Doug Tallamy interview, part 1 of 5 (episode #5)

Tracy DiSabato-Aust interview, part 4 of 4 (episode #4)

Tracy DiSabato-Aust interview, part 3 of 4 (episode #3)

Tracy DiSabato-Aust interview, part 2 of 4 (episode #2)

Tracy DiSabato-Aust interview, part 1 of 4 (episode #1)