In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Marta McDowell, author of Beatrix Potter's Botanical*. The plant profile is on Meadow Rue 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 "Slugged" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 171:Murder in the Garden with Marta McDowell

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-171-murder-in.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 276: How to Botanize

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-156-gardening.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 273: Mushrooms are Everywhere

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2026/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-273-mushrooms.html

Show Notes will be posted after 9/30/2026.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

Recorded on 9-26-2026

*You can order Marta's book at https://amzn.to/4jqGvQtThis link is to our Amazon affiliate account and we may earn a few pennies from these sales, but it wil not impact your purchase price.

When we launched this podcast back in March 2020, our goal was simple: to help you grow your best garden in the unique Mid-Atlantic climate – but our listenership quickly grew worldwide and includes gardening enthusiasts from every part of the planet and growing zone. We couldn't have reached this milestone without you, our dedicated listeners. But most importantly, we wouldn't be here without the incredible wealth of knowledge shared by our past guest experts.

Over the last 300 episodes, we have hosted the brightest minds in horticulture. We’ve learned about native plants from local conservationists. We’ve discovered urban agriculture secrets from community leaders. Extension agents have saved our tomatoes from blight. Author experts have inspired us to redesign our shade gardens.

To every researcher, author, designer, and everyday dirt-under-the-fingernails gardener who has shared their time on this show: thank you. You are the heartbeat of the GardenDC community.

To celebrate, we are doing something special. I have asked some of our favorite past guests to share some nuggets of gardening wisdom with us. They’ve recorded growing tips and busted some garden myths and much more...

Note that the GardenDC podcast is taking a short break and will be back soon with new episodes. 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 250: Garden Hacks

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-250-garden.html

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Show Notes will be posted after 8/31/2026.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 8-22-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Helen Yoest, author of Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators*, all about gardening throughout the year. The plant profile is on Queen Lily Ginger 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 "Truth in Gardening" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

*You can order Helen's book at ⁠https://amzn.to/4xFTstB⁠

This link is to our Amazon affiliate account and we may earn a few pennies from these sales, but it wil not impact your purchase price.

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 141: Nature's Best Hope

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 156: Gardening for Wild Bees

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-156-gardening.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 207: Garden Planning and Design

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 47: Pollinator Victory Gardens

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-47-pollinator.html

Show Notes will be posted after 8/31/2026.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

Recorded on 8-15-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mark Weathington, Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum, all about gardening for Hummingbirds. The plant profile is on Ostrich Ferns 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 "Preventing Lettuce Tip Burn" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 140: Daphne Shrubs and Their Relatives

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-140-daphne.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 229: Mahonia Reexamined

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-229-mahonia.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 47: Pollinator Victory Gardens

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-47-pollinator.html

Show Notes will be posted after 8/21/2026.

We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at:

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 8-8-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Jana Milbocker, about Gilded Age Gardens and the Buffalo Fling. The plant profile is on Wild Petunia 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 "When to Pick Bell Peppers" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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View our album of Buffalo Fling photos at:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1690104923121515&type=3

Visit Garden Walk Buffalo at: https://www.gardensbuffaloniagara.com/garden-walk-buffalo

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 32: Garden Tours - Europe and Beyond

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-32-garden.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 146: Spring Color Inspiration at Longwood

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-146-spring.html

Show Notes will be posted after 8/8/2026.

*You can order Jana's book at https://amzn.to/4wTL0q8

This link is to our Amazon affiliate account and we may earn a few pennies from these sales, but it wil not impact your purchase price.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at:

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 7-25-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with photographer Becca Mathias about capturing better images of our home gardens. The plant profile is on Lemongrass 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 Zoodle Your Zucchinis" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 238: Flower Photography Tips

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-238-flower.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 202: Documenting Gardens

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 17: Garden Photography

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-17-garden.html

Show Notes will be posted after 8/15/2026.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany
Recorded on 8-1-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with water gardening enthusiast Dr. Peter Kremers about Color on the Creek's solutions for managing stormwater and algal blooms. The plant profile is on Wine Cups 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 Parsnip and the Peanut" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 248: Water Garden Plants with Suzanne Boom

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-248-water.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 11: Lotus with Kelly Billing

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

Show Notes will be posted after 7/28/2026.

Visit the International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society at https://iwgs.org/.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 7-18-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with landscape architect Thomas Rainer* about designing plant systems. The plant profile is on Dwarf Comfrey 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 "Secret Letters of the Garden" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 89: Working with a Landscape Designer

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 245: Innovative Approaches to Meadow Plantings

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-245-innovative.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 173: Native Plant Fallacies

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-173-native.html

Show Notes will be posted after 7/11/2026.

*You can order Thomas Rainer's book Planting in a Post-Wild World at https://amzn.to/4f0EoPy This link is to our Amazon affiliate account and we may earn a few pennies from these sales, but it wil not impact your purchase price.

We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at:

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 7-11-2026.