In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with landscape designer Teresa Watkins, 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.

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 167: Flinging with the Garden Tourist

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 78: Dumbarton Oaks

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~ GardenDC Episode 32: Garden Tours

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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 Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 4-4-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with garden book* author Lorraine Ballato, 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.

*You can order Hydrangea Pruning at ⁠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:

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 142: Hydrangea Care and Pruning

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~ GardenDC Episode 60: Hydrangeas with Andrew Bunting

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 3-28-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Kira Silvestri, a horticulturist with Burpee, about assessing and repairing our gardens after a tough winter. The plant profile is on Dusty Miller 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 Stick in the Mud" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 277: Revolutionary Tomato Growing Tips

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 165: Gardening and the Weather

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 184: Spring Garden Prep

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Show Notes will be posted after 3/31/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 3-21-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with horticulturist Frank Hyman all about tomato growing tips*. The plant profile is on Hepatica 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 Surprise Potato" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 4: All About Tomatoes

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 26: Heirloom Tomatoes

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-26-heirloom.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 68: Summer Vegetables

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-68-summer.html

Show Notes will be posted after 3/21/2026.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 3-14-26

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with authors Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob S. Suissa all about botanizing. The plant profile is on Peas 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 "Dancing with Marigolds" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 43: Galanthus

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 219: Native Ferns

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 106: Ancient Plants

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Updated Show Notes will be posted after 3/17/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

Recorded on 3-7-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with illustrator and author Halsey Berryman, all about her new book, Pests & Other Friends*. The plant profile is on Wallflowers 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 "Growing Kale in Pots" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 50: Deer-Resistant Native Plants

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 2-28-26.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Janet Evans, Associate Director, McLean Library & Archives, at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), all about the fascinating history of the Philadelphia Flower Show. The plant profile is on California 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 "Brewing Success in the Garden" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 230: Secrets of the Philadelphia Flower Show

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 121: PHS Gold Medal Plants

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 260: Orchids of the First Ladies

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 226: Designing Your Natural Garden with Kelly D. Norris

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Show Notes will be posted after 3/1/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany
Recorded on 2-21-26

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dr. Jessica Allen, lead mycologist at NatureServe, all about the world of mushrooms. The plant profile is on Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) 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 Unwritten Garden Journal" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 220: The Age of Lichens

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 132: Moss Gardening

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 219: Native Ferns

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 37: Foraging

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Show Notes will be posted after 2/21/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 2-14-2026.