GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening

Discovering Garden History at Tudor Place

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with horticulture manager Ella Engstrom about the garden history of Tudor Place [https://tudorplace.org]. The plant profile is on Canterbury Bells 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 "Dividing Rhubarb" from Christy Page of GreenPrints [https://greenprints.com/]. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe] If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 24: Monticello https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-24-peggy.html [⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-24-peggy.html⁠] ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 78: Dumbarton Oaks https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-78-dumbarton.html [⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-78-dumbarton.html⁠] ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 241: Lost Trees and Climate Activism https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-241-lost-trees.html [⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-241-lost-trees.html⁠] Show Notes will be posted after 4/28/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message [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 MulvanyRecorded on 4-25-2026

Growing a Perpetual Food Garden

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with expert gardener Charlie Nardozzi [https://www.gardeningwithcharlie.com/] about his new book, The Continuous Vegetable Garden [https://amzn.to/42e8I34]*. The plant profile is on Bloodroot 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 "A Growing Gardener" from Christy Page of GreenPrints [https://greenprints.com/]. *You can order Charlie's book at https://amzn.to/42e8I34 [https://amzn.to/42e8I34]. This link is to our Amazon affiliate account and we main eran a few pennies from these sales, but it wil not impact your purchase price. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe] If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 124: Raised Bed Gardening with Joe Lamp'l https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-124-raised-bed.html [⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-124-raised-bed.html⁠] ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 110: Self-Sowing Plants https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-110-self.html [https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-110-self.html⁠] ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 186: Planning Your Vegetable Garden https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-186-planning.html [⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-186-planning.html⁠] Show Notes will be posted after 4/28/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message [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 MulvanyRecorded on 4-18-2026.

The Healing Power of The Gardener

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with filmmaker Dabney Day, about her new movie The Gardener [thegardenermovie.com]. The plant profile is on English Daisies 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 "Playing with Frost" from Christy Page of GreenPrints [https://greenprints.com/]. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe] If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 202: Documenting Gardens https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-202.html [⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-202.html⁠] ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 211: Gardening Meets Hollywood https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-211-gardening.html [⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-211-gardening.html⁠] ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 137: Into the Heart of the Garden with Maria Rodale https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-137-into-heart.html [⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-137-into-heart.html⁠] This episode is sponsored by the FONA Garden Fair & Plant Sale: Celebrate spring at the U.S. National Arboretum! Shop from thousands of plants, get expert gardening advice, browse from 25+ local vendors, and enjoy free family activities. FONA members get early access to the Plant Sale tent from 9 AM to 11 AM. Whether you’re looking for herbs for your apartment balcony or shade-loving perennials for your yard, the Plant Sale tent has great options at great prices. Make a donation of any amount to become a FONA member [https://bit.ly/4qKFgN2]. This event is hosted by Friends of the National Arboretum and raises funds to support FONA’s work celebrating the science, beauty, and community impact of the National Arboretum. Register for the Garden Fair & Plant Sale [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garden-fair-plant-sale-tickets-1985936580773?aff=washingtongardener]  to let FONA know you’re coming and to receive important event updates. Show Notes will be posted after 4/21/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message [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 MulvanyRecorded on 4-11-2026.

Design Inspiration from Public Gardens

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with landscape designer Teresa Watkins [https://www.she-consulting.com/], about visiting public gardens for design inspiration. The plant profile is on Barren Strawberry 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 "How to Prune Blueberry Bushes" from Christy Page of Green Prints [https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/greenprints-magazine/]. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe⁠] If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 167: Flinging with the Garden Tourist https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-167-flinging.html [⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-167-flinging.html⁠] ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 78: Dumbarton Oaks https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-78-dumbarton.html [⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-78-dumbarton.html⁠] ~ GardenDC Episode 32: Garden Tours https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-32-garden.html [https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-32-garden.html⁠] Show Notes will be posted after 4/15/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message [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 MulvanyRecorded on 4-4-2026.

How and When to Prune Hydrangeas

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with garden book* author Lorraine Ballato [https://www.lorraineballato.com/], about hydrangea pruning and growing tips. The plant profile is on Celandine Poppy 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 "Beet Companion Plants" from Christy Page of GreenPrints [https://greenprints.com/]. *You can order Hydrangea Pruning at ⁠https://amzn.to/4sCh28t [⁠https://amzn.to/4sCh28t]⁠. This link is to our Amazon affiliate accounts and we may earn a few pennies from their sales, but this does not impact your purchase price.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe] If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 142: Hydrangea Care and Pruning https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-142-hydrangea.html [https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-142-hydrangea.html⁠] ~ GardenDC Episode 60: Hydrangeas with Andrew Bunting https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-60-hydrangeas.html [https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-60-hydrangeas.html⁠] Show Notes will be posted after 4/1/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message [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 MulvanyRecorded on 3-28-2026.