In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Sheri Ann Richerson all about gardening with chocolate. The plant profile is on Fritallaria 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 "Past, Present, and Future Me" by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 237: Edible Native Plants

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-237-edible.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 159: Herbal Libations

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-159-herbal.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 59: Gardening with Tropical Plants

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-59-gardening.html

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Show Notes will be posted after 11/18/25.

Here is a link to my favorite Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe: https://pin.it/3tdZolwOGWe welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

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Episode 263 Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit and Show Notes: Cavit Ireland

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 11-8-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with David Marciniak of Revolutionary Gardens, all about designing a garden for your personality. The plant profile is on Virginia Sweetspire 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 Carrot Waltz by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 207: Garden Planning and Design

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-207-garden.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 158: Garden Transformations

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-158-garden.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 89: Working with a Landscape Designer

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-89-working.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 149: Garden Design for Plant Collectors

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-149-garden.html

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Full Show Notes will be posted after 11/11/25.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit and Show Notes: Cavit Ireland

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 11-1-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with the Ethan Kamerow of Cultivate the City, all about Carnivorous Plants The plant profile is on Mexican Bush Sage 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 Many Ways to Use Pumpkin by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 14: Unusual Edibles

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-14-niraj-ray.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 77: Goth Gardening

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 171: Murder in the Garden 

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-171-murder-in.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 MulvanyRecorded on 10-25-2025.

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.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 15: Orchids

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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Show Notes will be posted after 10/28/25.

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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.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with the Gardening Gays -- Kevin and Dragan, all about their transition from small garden to country farm. The plant profile is on Hairy Aster 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 Ghost Orchid by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 224: The Reformation of a Bad Naturalist

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-224.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 253: The Farm-to-Vase Movement

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-253-farm-to.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 7: Chickens in the Garden

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-7-chickens-in.html

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Show Notes:01:27 Introducing Kevin and Dragan03:55 Transitioning from city to country living09:58 Settling in King George, Virginia13:23 Understanding King George’s growing conditions17:48 Chronicling the Journey: The Gardening Gays20:25 Learning from early mistakes23:42 Connecting with followers and community25:10 Reflecting on progress and growth28:32 From townhouse to farm life30:58 A day in the life on the farm35:15 Building a farm store36:55 Local demand and community support38:03 Propagating plants and expanding40:01 Orchard Management: Pest Control46:01 Future plans for further expansion50:50 Was it worth it?53:35 Hairy Aster Plant Profile54:59 What’s new in the garden this week?57:36 The Last Word with Christy Page: Ghost Orchid59:32 Support the Garden DC Podcast!

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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 10-11-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with author Jenny Rose Carey, all about the latest trends in gardening with bulbs. The plant profile is on Spiderwort 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 Art and Science of Pickling by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

You can order Jenny Roses's new bulb book at our Amazon affiliate link: ⁠https://amzn.to/476OTOu

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 127: Unusual and Specialty Flower Bulbs with Brent Heath

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-127-unusual.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 111: Flower Combinations with Jenny Rose Carey

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-111-flower.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 18: Shade Gardening with Jenny Rose Carey

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-18-shade.html

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Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-258-hot-trends.html

We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

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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 10-4-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dan Boelman of Zanfel Laboratories, all about poison ivy. The plant profile is on Pumpkins 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 Goodbye to Cruel Tomatoes by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 98: Native Vines

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-98-native-vines.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 137: Into the Heart of the Garden

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-137-into-heart.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 216: Fierce Flora

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-216-fierce.html

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Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store including many newly added perennials!

Show Notes are now posted https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-257-how-to.html

You can order a tube of Zanfel at https://amzn.to/4gLgAj5 

(Note that this is an affiliate link.)We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

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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 9-27-2025

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with horticulturist Matt Mattus, all about perennials. The plant profile is on Hummingbird Mint 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 Carrot Tops by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 168: Favorite Fall Perennials

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-168-favorite.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 53: Superior Perennials

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-53-superior.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 254: The New American Gardener

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-254.html

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Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store including many newly added perennials!

Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-256-perennial.html

You can order a copy of the American Horticultural Society Essential Guide to Perennial Gardening at https://amzn.to/4pHytUb (note that this is an affiliate link).

We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit: Cavit Ireland

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 9-20-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Michael J. Raupp, Professor Emeritus of Entomology at the University of Maryland, all about ticks. The plant profile is on Rain Lilies 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 Back to the Land by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 115: The Dreaded Spotted Lanterfly

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-115-dreaded.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 29: Butterfly Gardening

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-29-butterfly.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 141: Nature's Best Hope with Doug Tallamy

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-141-natures.html

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Show Notes will be posted after 9-16-2025.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy JentzInterview

Edit: Cavit Ireland

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 9-6-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Rochelle Greayer of the American Horticultural Society, about her vision for the American Gardener magazine. The plant profile is on Korean Angelica 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 Apple Orchard Antics by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 40: Botanical Latin and Labels

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-54-flower.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 6: Spring-Flowering Trees and Shrubs with David Ellis

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-6-spring.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 9: All Things Azalea

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-9-all-things.html

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Show Notes will be posted after 9-7-2025.

We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!

Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

Recorded on 8-30-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Alex Mudry-Till of Quince Blossom Ridge, all about cut-flower farming. The plant profile is on Patrinia 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 Travels with Iris by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 54: Flower Farming with Lisa Mason Ziegler

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-54-flower.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 104: Dahlias

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-104-dahlias.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 19: Floral Design with Holly Heider Chapple

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-19-floral.html

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Show Notes will be posted after 8-26-2025.

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And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!

Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 8-23-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with returning guest Barbara Melera, president of Harvesting-History.com, all about growing onions. The plant profile is on Shrubby Cinquefoil 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 Overwintering Peppers by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 153: An American Garden Story 

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 45: Seed Starting Tips

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-45-seed.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 16: Garlic

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-16-garlic.html

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Show Notes will be posted after 8-19-2025.

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And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!

Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Interview Edit & Show Notes: Ian Ferris

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 8-16-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Debra Knapke, known as the Garden Sage, all about soil care basics. The plant profile is on Globe Amaranth 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 Max, Mia, and the Sunflowers by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 187: Mad About Mulches

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-187-mad-about.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 71: Soil Health

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-71-soil-health.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 136: Home Composting

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-136-home.html

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Show Notes will be posted after 8-12-2025.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit & Show Notes: Colin Davan

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

Recorded on 8-9-25.

In this special 250th episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, I let the interns take over the show and ask me their gardening questions. I share my best garden tips and hacks for solving problems ranging from pruning hydrangrea to choosing organic fertilizers. This episode was also videoed so you can watch it on YouTube and other platforms that offer video podcasts.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 100: Behind the Scenes

⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-100-behind.html⁠

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 200: Secrets of a Gardening Podcast

⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-200-secrets-of.html⁠

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 142: Hydrangea Care and Pruning

⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-142-hydrangea.html⁠

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 51: Companion Planting Strategies

⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-51-companion.html⁠

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Show Notes will be posted after 8-5-2025.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at:⁠ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message⁠ Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interns: Colin Davan, Ian Ferris, and Miguel Zarate

Interview Edit & Show Notes: Ian Ferris

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

Recorded on 8-2-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Michelle Nelson, Montgomery Park's Community Garden Program Manager all about community gardens. The plant profile is an update on our previous one on Lavender 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 Corn in Small Spaces by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 129: Sharing the Harvest

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-129-sharing.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 202: Documenting Gardens

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-202.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 198: Rats and Othetr Destructive Critters

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-198-rats-and.html

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Show Notes will be posted after 7-29-2025.

Michelle Nelson's profile in the September 2024 issue of Washington Gardener Magazine.

Montgomery Park's community gardens conditions of use are posted here.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit & Show Notes: Miguel Zarate

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany
Recorded on 7-26-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Suzanne Boom, Senior Horticulturist with Longwood Gardens, all about water garden plants. The plant profile is on Lisianthus 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 Licorice-Tasting Basil by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 11: Lotus

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-11-lotus.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 63: Water Gardening and Koi Ponds

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-63-water.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 228: Reducing Runoff with Rain Gardens

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-228-reducing.html

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Show Notes will be posted after 7-22-2025.

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy JentzInterview

Edit & Show Notes: Ian Ferris

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 7-19-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Duane Pancoast, author of The Geriatric Gardener 2.0, all about gardening as we age. The plant profile is on Variegated Sweet Flag 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 Mulch to the Rescue by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 161: Adaptive Gardening 

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-161-adaptive.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 76: Horticultural Therapy

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-76.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 73: A Late Summer Pep Talk

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-73-late-summer.html

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Show Notes will be posted after 7-15-2025.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit & Show Notes: Colin Davan

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

Recored on 7-12-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, about his best gardening tips. The plant profile is on Cattails 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 Little Taro Root by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 112: Summer Garden Refresh

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-112-summer.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 165: Gardening and the Weather with Margaret Roach

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-165-gardening.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 108: Frugal Gardening Tips

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-108-frugal.html

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Show Notes will be posted after 7-8-2025.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit & Show Notes: Colin Davan

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany
Recorded on 7-5-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Claire Chambers of Meadow Lab about a new technique for establishing meadows. The plant profile is on Black Cohosh 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 Decoding Tomato Leaf Aromas by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 195: Reduce Your Lawn

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-195-reduce.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 101: Sustainable Lawn Care

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-101.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 130: Groundcovers versus Groundcovers

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-130.html

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Show Notes will be posted after 6-30-2025,

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit & Show Notes: Miguel Zarate

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 6-28-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with UMD extension educator Ginny Rosenkranz all about Milkweeds. The plant profile is on Gardenia 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 Making Gardening Fun for Kids by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 227: Ironweed for the Mid-Atlantichttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-227-ironweed.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 29: Butterfly Gardeninghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-29-butterfly.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 47: Pollinator Victory Gardens ⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-47-pollinator.html⁠

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit & Show Notes: Ian Ferris

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 6-21-2025.