Flower Photography Tips

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Robert Shaut, Director of Tree Operations at Casey Trees, about the best choices for Urban Trees. The plant profile is on Basil 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 Great Tomato Adventure by Christy Page of GreenPrints.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 181: Invasive Plants with Casey Treeshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-204-natural.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 204: Natural Tree Carehttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-204-natural.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 87: Winter Tree Carehttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-87-winter-tree.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 187: Mad About Mulches⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-187-mad-about.html⁠BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support.Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!Show Notes will be posted after 5-13-2025.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 JentzInterview Edit & Show Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 5-10-25.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Thomas Christopher, horticulturist, author, and podcaster, about Department of Government Efficency (DOGE) impacts on gardening. The plant profile is on Trillium 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 Types of Pruning Shears by Christy Page of GreenPrints.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 117: Environmentally Friendly Gardeninghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-117.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 145: Everything is Politics, Even Gardeninghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-145-everything.htmlVisit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support⁠.Show Notes will be posted after 5-6-2025.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 JentzInterview Edit & Show Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 5-3-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Ngoc Minh Ngo, celebrated photographer and author of Roses in the Garden*, all about photographing flowers. The plant profile is on Kangaroo Paws 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 Transforming Urban Spaces by Christy Page of GreenPrints.*Note: This is an Amazon affiliate link - ⁠https://amzn.to/4lNXyKYIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 202: Documenting Gardenshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-202.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 17: Garden Photographyhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-17-garden.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 13: Heritage Roseshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-13-connie.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/supportVisit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!Show Notes will be posted after 4-29-2025.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 JentzInterview Edit & Show Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 4-26-2025

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Wendy Brister, Marketing Director of Cavano's Perennials, all about native edible plants. The plant profile is on Basket of Gold 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 by Christy Page of GreenPrints.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 28: Preserving Your Harvesthttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-28-preserving.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 148: Serviceberrieshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-148.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 25: Paw Pawshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-25-michael.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 183 Elderberryhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-183-elderberry.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support.Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!Show Notes will be posted after 4-22-2025.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 JentzShow Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 4-19-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with author and naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley all about forest bathing. The plant profile is on Caladiums 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 Easiest Mushrooms to Grow by Christy Page of GreenPrints.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 137: Into the Heart of the Gardenhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-137-into-heart.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 38: Art in the Garden https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-38-art-in.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 92: Universal Gardening https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-92-universal.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 224:The Reformation of a Bad Naturalisthttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-224.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/supportVisit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!Show Notes will be posted after 4-15-2025.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.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 JentzShow Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 4-12-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Peggy Singlemann, host of Virginia Home Grown, all about spring pruning tips. The plant profile is on Horsetail 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 Great Plant Swap Mishap by Christy Page of GreenPrints.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 228: Reducing Runoff with Rain Gardenshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-228-reducing.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 184: Spring Garden Prephttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-183-spring.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 151: Clematis⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-151-clematis.html⁠~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 142: Hydrangea Care and Pruninghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-142-hydrangea.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 93: Pruning Tipshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-93-pruning-tips.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month!  See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support.Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!Show Notes will be posted after 4-8-2025.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.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 JentzShow Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 4-5-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dr. Mark DeBard, board member of the International Lilac Society, all about Lilacs. The plant profile is on Trout Lily 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 Lilac in Nosferatu: Symbolism of Lilacs and Death.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 6: Spring-Flowering Trees and Shrubshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-6-spring.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 75: Versatile Viburnumhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-75-versatile.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 190: Dogwoods https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-190-dogwoods.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support.Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!Show Notes are posted at https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-234-lilacs.htmlWe 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 JentzShow Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 3-29-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Peggy Anne Montgomery with Garden Media Group, all about the Ranunculus family. The plant profile is on Fleabane 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 Robins Reign of Spring from Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 127: Unusual and Specialty Bulbshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-127-unusual.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 43: Galanthus https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-43-galanthus.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 56: Next Level Containershttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-56-next-level.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support.Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!Show Notes will be posted after 3-25-2025.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 JentzShow Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 3-22-2025.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Jeff Beneke, author of Fences for Home and Garden: A Complete Guide to Selecting and Installing Wood, Masonry, Metal, and Living Fences*, all about fencing your garden. The plant profile is on Persian Buttercups 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 Creating Multi-fruit Lemon Trees from Christy Page of Green Prints. Note that this is a Special AD-FREE Podcasthon episode of our podcast and we urge listeners to donate as they are able to the World Central Kitchen. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 177: New Plants and Productshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-177-new-plants.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 124: Raised Bed Gardening https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-124-raised-bed.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support.Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store! Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-232-good.htmlWe 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 JentzShow Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 3-15-2025.*Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3Rh7tutGardenDC participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Ron Alexander, President of R. Alexander Associates, Inc., all about Biosolids. The plant profile is on Jerusalem Artichoke 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 Blossoms in the Big Apple from Christy Page of Green Prints.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 71: Soil Healthhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-71-soil-health.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 187: Mad About Mulcheshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-187-mad-about.htmlVisit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!Show Notes are posted to: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-231-are.htmlWe 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 JentzShow Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 3-8-2025.