Podcasts about Clematis

Det är mustigt väder om än lite blött om natten. Saker byggs och rivs, målas och fixas, blir det aldrig klart?? Nej, nya projekt uppstår ständigt. Men blommar det då? Ja, lite! Välkomna!

Geoff and Marie's Good Life: Part 9Lucy's TurnGeoff finally gets more quality time with Lucy.Based on posts by Only In My Mind, in 15 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.I was bringing in the bedsheets from the washing line when my lovelies got home. Colin was inside doing his art homework alone as I'm afraid that art isn't my forté. From the way Angie bounced up the path like a tall, supple Tigger, I assumed that their mission had been successful. Marie followed behind at a more stately pace, but I could tell by her expression that she was pleased."Geoff! It's perfect," Angie enthused. "Show him, Marie!"Marie finally caught up with our friend. "She's not wrong, Geoffrey," she admitted. "The moment we saw it, we knew that was the one." She felt into her handbag and took out a small square box."Just like you and me then," I reminded her, kissing the top of her head."You'll get anywhere saying things like that, you smooth devil," my wife smiled as she showed me our purchase."So what happens now?" I asked. It appeared that they were in the dark too. Did we give her it now, like an engagement ring? Or wait until the ceremony, like a wedding ring?I decided. I took Angie's left hand and dropped to one knee. "Angela, you have added a new thread to the tapestry of our lives. Will you agree to be my betrothed?"Marie was quick to respond. She took her friend's hand from me and turned Angie towards her. "Angela, you have been my closest friend for decades, will you now be my betrothed?""Oh! God! Yes! Thank you. I love you both so much," wailed Angie, hopping up and down in floods of happy tears.Marie held out the ring they had chosen and bought together and together my wife and I slipped it onto the fourth finger of Angie's left hand. As I'd suggested, they had chosen something called a Russian Ring, made of three interwoven strands of different shades of gold. It was perfect. I resolved to get my little Mediterranean goddess a matching necklace.There was the sound of applause from behind us and we turned, rather startled, truth to be told, to find Colin beaming at us, the drawing in his hand forgotten."I think you're supposed to kiss her now, Grandma, Grandad," he observed. We couldn't fault his grasp of etiquette so we did; very chastely and properly with no tongues."Mum's gonna go proper monkey poo this time," he predicted, quite astutely. "Glad I'm not the one that has to tell her." He smiled, congratulated us all and then asked for our opinions of his drawing. We were all impressed, both by his artwork and his attitude and told him so. He disappeared happily back inside to put his drawing safely in his bag."He's not wrong about Linda," I pointed out. "I was thinking about this while I was running and I think I should take her out for tea tomorrow and tell her about our, er; does 'new situation' sound about right?""Thank God!" Marie breathed a sigh of relief. "I don't think she'd accept this updated version of 'the talk' from me. Anyway, I did the one about boys, boobs and periods, now it's your turn."I went and switched the oven on and chose a bottle of wine as I waited for it to reach 180°C. I'd picked up a bottle of Ribeiro in our local supermarket and a Spanish white seemed to fit nicely with the ingredients so I parked it in the fridge to chill.I got the tray with the onions, tomatoes, garlic cloves and potatoes and glugged over a little olive oil before putting it all in the oven for twenty minutes and then went off to see my girls. Angie had calmed down and they were trying to decide her outfit for our ceremony."What about Padme's rainbow dress?" I suggested. I'd had nothing urgent after lunch and had done some research. Angie gave me a long appraising look and typed 'padme rainbow' into the search engine on her phone. She selected 'images' and then studied the screen intently for longer than I expected. Still silent, she showed Marie the dress. "He's a clever old sod, really, isn't he?" My beloved observed. "That's beautiful, and it's perfect for your body shape."Angie agreed. "That's it. I was considering Rey's outfit but this is better. This is the one I want.""You can actually buy these on-line," I offered."Not a chance!" Retorted Angie. Marie looked as puzzled as me at how emphatic Angie's response was. "I'm sure that some are okay," Angie conceded. "But I've seen too many instances on Facebook where the seller shows an image of the original but what actually arrives looks like it was sewn in the dark from old curtains by an arthritic chimp. I want it to look just like that picture.""But at least you'll know how much it is going to cost, dear," Marie said. "Who knows how much your student friends will have to pay to find a fabric like that?""Don't care," Said a defiant Angie. "I can afford whatever I want and it's my money after all."Marie leaned in for a kiss. "We'll contribute too. We always intended to.""No. Thank you, but no." Angie was adamant. "You bought me that beautiful ring. I realize that it would be rude to offer to pay for that, but everything else; everything," she stressed that last word, "is on me."My wife and I shared another look of surprise at our friend's determined outburst. "But Ange," Marie began."Everything, Marie. You've been so kind to me for so long. And these last few weeks;” She teared up again. "You really don't know, do you?"I shrugged. We were into Donald Rumsfeld territory here with 'unknown unknowns' and I didn't think that this was the moment to dive down that particular rabbit hole."You know that apartment I live in?" Angie asked. We did. It was in a massive, tastefully converted, Victorian building near the university. "Don't you think it's rather large and expensive for just one person?" We both just did some head wobbles, shoulder shakes and comme ci, comme ça, hand gestures to indicate that we had wondered but."It's not that expensive," she continued, eyes sparkling with mischief. "Not for me, anyway. You see." She paused for effect. "I own the entire building. A lettings management company deals with renting the other apartments; I just live off the income. I only do the consultancy work for you know who," she tapped the side of her nose. "to stop me getting bored and my brain shutting down." She was winding me up because she knew I suspected that she was some kind of spook."Don't worry about the cost," she said cheerfully. "I can afford it. Last time I checked I had over two million pounds just in my savings accounts."She looked gleefully at the expressions on our faces. "And, once we're officially joined, I'm changing my will to leave it all to you and your kids. Colin certainly won't need a student loan when he goes to Uni.""Angie, darling. There's no need," Marie protested."Who else then?" Angie challenged her. "You two are the closest I've had to a family since I ditched that last useless waste of DNA. I've had more fun, romance, sex and affection from you two lunatics in the last six weeks than from both my husbands combined over two decades."Marie looked helplessly at me. I knew exactly what to do. I leaned forward. "Angie?" I said softly, taking her hand in mine."Yes, Geoff?" She replied, returning my loving gaze."Please can I have an Aston Martin DB12?"We collapsed in each other's arms in fits of giggles. Marie swiped me fondly across the head. "You nutcase. Get back in the kitchen and get our tea ready."I checked, and the potatoes were starting to cook, so I laid the chicken and chorizo slices on top, added the herbs and spices and put the tray back in the oven. "Alexa, set a timer for twenty minutes." Then I went off in search of Colin.I told him that I needed a private chat with his mum. "You think?" Was his smart-ass response. Sometimes he makes me so proud.Anyway, he texted one of his friends and persuaded her to wangle an invite to go over straight from school the following evening to do their homework together. Linda would collect him around seven."So Colin. Mia. Is she nice?""Yes Grandad. She's nice. No Grandad, she's not my girlfriend. We're only thirteen but we get on just fine as friends." Hell. The kid's more mature than half of the lads I used to play rugby with.We chatted some more until Alexa's alarm went off and I hit the kitchen again. Dropped the sliced peppers into the tray, a good mix up and back in for the last twenty minutes.I was starting to set the table when Marie and Angie came in to take over and chased me away to watch the news on TV. Angie had already taken her ring off and had decided to keep it in its box until they were with their friends. Then Marie intended to propose again in front of them all. It sounded lovely and I would have liked to see it, but I'd agreed that this was their moment.Linda arrived on time and about ten minutes later we sat down to eat. She'd called to collect a baguette on the way home as I'd asked and we used it to mop up the juices from our plates. The wine paired well; even Colin agreed, though he only got a sip of his mum's. Perhaps, when he's sixteen, Linda will let him have a glass with his meals.After we'd finished, the ladies declared that they would clear the table as I'd done all of the cooking. It had hardly been a chore but I wasn't about to argue. Instead, I went and asked Colin if he was okay with Aunty Angie being, well, betrothed to Grandma and Grandad.He thought carefully for a while. "Is anyone going to get hurt?"It was a reasonable question. "I hope not. But it's always possible. Even two people who love each other can eventually drift apart.""But you're all happy now?" He persisted. "You all want this?""Yes. All of us." I confirmed."What will I call her then?" He asked.That hadn't occurred to me. "Whatever you and Angie decide. That seems the fairest to me."His face lit up. "When you've told mum, I'm going to ask Aunty Angie if I can call her; Grangie." He announced triumphantly. There were still tears of laughter streaming down my face when the women joined us five minutes later. They all looked suspiciously at the pair of us."You had to be there," I told them, then we cracked up again.Before Linda and Colin left I told her that, as Colin had a homework date the following day, earning a glare from him, I'd treat her to a meal after work as we'd both be on our own. I suggested a Thai in town and we agreed to meet there at five fifteen. She looked warily at me, but I'd been practicing my innocent expression and gave nothing away. Certainly, nothing had been said that evening to suggest there was a problem.Angie saw them off with us and then said her own goodbyes. I copped a feel of her bum as we kissed, well, we're engaged now, or something. Marie must have shared my sentiment only she went for a tit. I slapped her hand gently. "Enough of that. She'll never get away if you start on her nipples." They both reluctantly agreed and then there was just the two of us again."Are we being silly, Geoff? Starting a new way of living? At our age? Is this just desperation?" It wasn't like Marie to second guess herself.I hugged her to me. "I don't think so. We have time, money and our health. The kids are okay so this is our opportunity to be us. Not teacher, boss, researcher, mum or dad; just us. If this is what makes both of us happy, why fight it? You promised, if we reach a place where you're uncomfortable, then you'll tell me. I promise you the same. So let's go and see what's out there.""Tell you what," she replied pulling me closer. "Get the rest of that wine and I'll sit on your lap and we'll finish it while we cuddle then, maybe, an early night?"I was up early next morning. We did make love the night before and it was slow, sensual and fulfilling. We'd both slept like babies.When I'd finished in the bathroom, Marie was looking at her phone. "That was a text from Peter. He and Jen are coming back from Canada on Monday and thought they might stop in to see us on the way back home." She looked worried. "Do we tell them? Or just Pete? But then how do we tell Pete without Jen hearing? Do we insist he keeps it a secret from her? ""We need to make a choice," I told her. "We're telling Linda because she deserves to know the unconventional relationship that Colin will see when Angie is here. Pete isn't in that position but, I think that if Linda knows then her brother should too. And I also think that, if Pete knows, it would be unfair to expect him to keep it from Jen. I'm not sure about discussing the rest of the girls with him; I'm tempted to tell Linda because she'll get suspicious if we're never free to look after Colin on Wednesdays if she wants to go out with Mike or if she has to work late."That's fair. I'll tell Pete that they are welcome to stay and we're looking forward to seeing them. But, Geoff?""Yes?""For pity's sake, will you move the toy box out of the playroom and make sure there's no lube or condoms left in the drawers?""I'll do it now."The rest of the day was quite mundane. Breakfast, grocery shopping, coffee at home and then a walk to the park. "I think I'm happy, Geoff," my wife announced as we strolled. "Not just content; actually happy. My friends have you in their lives, I'm even closer to them than ever and Angie," Marie's voice choked. "I've never seen her so alive. Thank you."I wasn't even tempted to be flippant. "Thank you too. It's strange, but making love to your friends seems to have brought me closer to you. I'm just so relieved you aren't jealous. You aren't are you?"She considered. "No. Truthfully; not at all. What about you?""No. Me neither. In fact, I know you have a bit of a thing for Sue, and it's, I dunno, sweet."She punched me playfully. "I still like Sam though," she admitted."So, now you have both, and me and Angie too."She gave a big happy sigh and we turned and made our way home.The weather was still fine so Marie set off at ten to four to walk to the Black Swan to meet her friends. I red for half an hour and then caught the bus into town. Linda could drop me back off at home on the way to collect Colin from Mia's house.I'd reserved a table and waited at the bar for Linda. She rushed in, all flustered, only two minutes late. "It's okay," I told her. "We're not running to a timetable here."Sorry, Dad," she apologized. "Isn't there always some clown who decides that half past four on a Friday afternoon is the perfect time to start making urgent phone calls?""Is it settled?" I asked her. "Or do you need ten minutes to make some more calls of your own?""God, no!" She laughed. "I'll start working for free after finishing time when my boss stops checking her watch when folk arrive in the morning with just minutes to spare."The waiter saw that my guest had arrived and invited us to follow him to our table. The place was quiet that early so he gave us a place with a nice view over the river."Is your job getting you down?" I asked. She worked in the distribution office for a large retailer."No, the work is fine, the people are great, it's just that our boss is so insecure in her abilities that she sticks rigidly to corporate policy, and it sometimes gets in the way of actual work.""Go on," I invited her. We didn't get to chat like this as much as I'd like."Okay. So: There are six people in our office; two men, four women. We lost both of the guys for a full day on Tuesday to go on a gender harassment awareness course. One's gay and the other is a fifty year old sweetheart. They could have done effectively the same course on-line in an hour but no, she had to make sure that her boss saw our guys in person to make her look good." She gave an exaggerated sigh. "Those lads get more grief from us girls than they'd ever; Oh! It's so frustrating.""I know," I sympathized. "I regarded part of my role as lab manager as insulating the people who actually generated income from stupid policies like that. I'd do what the law required but, if an adult technician doesn't know that it's not okay to touch a colleagues bum, no matter how cute or pert it is, a course isn't enough; a dismissal is much more effective. It solves the immediate issue and also serves 'pour encourager les autres' as your Great Gran would have said. An object lesson to the others," I said in reply to her unspoken question.We chatted in the same vein as we looked through the menu and had just finished our deliberations when our waiter appeared.We ordered spring rolls and prawn toast, I ordered a pork massaman, Linda chose a chicken panang and we decided to share a green papaya salad.

Mary Stone describes the beauty and fragrance of Sweet Autumn Clematis, despite its invasive tendencies, suggesting that pruning seed heads before they dry will prevent self-seeding. She introduces an alternative native plant look-alike, Virgin's Bower, clematis virginiana. Though nonfragrant, it's a lure to pollinators. Plus, Mary lists lovely native shrubs to shade the roots of clematis. She wraps up sharing her recent journey and the therapeutic joy of gardening, emphasizing the gifts of health, time, and family. Related Podcasts and Posts You'll EnjoySweet Autumn Clematis Native Alternative - Blog PostEp 173. Oakleaf Hydrangea for All SeasonsOakleaf Hydrangea for All Seasons - Blog Post         8888I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories and your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone.Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life,Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden DesignerMore about the Podcast and Column: Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries. It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from mother nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about. Thanks for tuning in, Mary Stone Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.comDirect Link to Podcast Page

今日から天王星が逆行を開始。今日はフラワーエッセンスを2つ（Clematis/Centaury）をご紹介しました。▶︎関連note：手放しと調整を味方にする1週間▶︎Clematis（クレマチス）▶︎Centaury（セントーリー）▶︎⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠星読みモニターセッション⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▶︎⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠メルマガ

Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse    8:05  Plant of the week: Chrysanthemum  Guest: Brian Lloyd with Olson’s Greenhouse  8:20  When’s the best time to set up my sprinkler timer?  Is there anything I can apply at this time to kill sod webworm flies? When’s a good time to remove shade cloth?  8:35  Is it time to remove the shade cloth over my tomatoes? Why did I get clean peaches on my tree this year all of a sudden? When and how do I trim back my Everbearing raspberries?  What’s causing my cherry tomato to look rotten at the bottom? Why did the leaves on my Clematis ‘Jackmanii’ turn yellow?  8:50  Why is one of my Knock Out roses dying? Why is there a ring of growth going through my apple orchard?  How do I prepare my Yukon Gold potatoes for storage? What can I do about the spots on my lawn?

Wenn der Wind sanft durch Gräser raschelt, klingt es wie die Brandung am Meer und mittendrin zaubert die Clematis einen Hingucker ins Gräsermeer. So könnte ein Beet in unseren Gärten aussehen. Denn Gräser geben nicht nur Struktur, sie lassen sich auch gut mit anderen Pflanzen kombinieren. Welche Kombinationen gut aussehen, beschreibt uns Garten-Experte Thomas Balster in dieser Folge. Wir tauchen ein in das faszinierende Ziergräsermeer und zaubern maritimes Feeling ins Beet. Mehr Infos zum Thema: https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/garten/zierpflanzen/Clematis-pflanzen-pflegen-und-duengen,clematis114.html https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/garten/zierpflanzen/Ziergraeser-pflanzen-pflegen-und-vermehren,ziergraeser115.html https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/garten/zierpflanzen/Ziergraeser-pflanzen-pflegen-und-vermehren,ziergraeser115.html https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/garten/zierpflanzen/Chinaschilf-pflanzen-pflegen-und-schneiden-Die-besten-Tipps,chinaschilf124.html https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/garten/zierpflanzen/Die-richtige-Rankhilfe-fuer-Zierpflanzen-Obst-und-Gemuese,rankhilfen100.html Alles rund um den Garten gibt es natürlich auf der Internetseite des NDR Ratgebers in der Rubrik "Garten": https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/garten Podcasttipp: "eat.READ.sleep" - der NDR Bücherpodcast https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/eat-read-sleep-buecher-fuer-dich/10290671/

If you want to become a master gardener, now is your chance. Is it too late to fertilize perennials? How to get female squash to bloom. What is the best way to maintain a maple tree? Pumpkin growing problems. Clematis concerns. Getting rid of moss on the patio. How to grow a peach tree. When to prune hydrangeas. Grass seed recommendations. Why lilacs have been having problems. Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.

The last time I spoke to Alla Olkhovska from her home and garden in Ukraine, she confessed to growing about 120 different types of Clematis—a number that after seeing her recently published e-book “Clematis Passports,” which profiles 140 kinds, I suspect... Read More ›

The last time I spoke to Alla Olkhovska from her home and garden in Ukraine, she confessed to growing about 120 different types of Clematis—a number that after seeing her recently published e-book “Clematis Passports,” which profiles 140 kinds, I suspect... Read More ›

The last time I spoke to Alla Olkhovska from her home and garden in Ukraine, she confessed to growing about 120 different types of Clematis—a number that after seeing her recently published e-book “Clematis Passports,” which profiles 140 kinds, I suspect... Read More ›

In this episode of Who's in Bloom for the main RSS Feed, Anjel claps back about clematis, the strange and beautiful vine-like flowering shrub that is both long lived and very adaptable. Check out this episode and other bonus content on our Patreon.  Show notes and transcripts can be found on our website.

Many books and websites tell you that clematis roots need to be kept cool, but that is a complete myth! Discover the truth about planting clematis correctly.

Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse    10:05  Feature: Identifying and Preventing Tomato Diseases  10:20  Is it too late for grub control on my lawn? How do I treat necrotic ring spot in my front yard? Can I still treat the bindweed in my park strip with Image?  What’s causing the lesions on the fruit of my plum tree?  10:35  Is there any way to get rid of spurge this late in the season? What is a ground cover I can plant around the bases of my zelkova trees? Can I cut down my single crop raspberry canes? Is it too early, late, or hot to reseed after grub control?  How do I save my bigleaf hydrangeas if the tips of the leaves are turning brown? How do I get rid of the worms eating my squash plants without hurting the bees around my property?  10:50  What are some best practices for growing Bushel and Berry Raspberry Shortcake plants? Is it safe to prune my Clematis Jackmanii back a little bit where it’s overgrown into some of my roses? Is there any way to get rid of Virginia creeper?  Will removing the apples that have holes in them as soon as possible prevent the larva from hatching into more codling moths? Should I cut all the dead branches off my cherry tree after accidentally spraying them with a little bit of Killzall? Would flushing with more secondary water increase the salinity of my soil? 

Det är härliga tider och regnet bara öser ner. Somliga har varit bilmeckar i regniga väggrener. Andra har haft trädgårdselever ute i superregn. Alla har fått en rotblöta. Men, vi är inte ledsna för det utan tvärt om spritter det i kroppen. Välkomna till Blommar Det?

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In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, enthusiastically introduces the clematis, calling it the "queen of the garden." This beautiful, easy-to-grow plant is great for the less experienced gardener, even in challenging climates like the mountains of Arizona. Listen in to learn about the preferred conditions for this plant, along with proper fertilization needs, and more.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

Der erste Eindruck zählt, darum gilt der Vorgarten auch als die Visitenkarte des Hauses. Allerdings gibt es hier viele Herausforderungen: Es gibt nicht viel Platz, liegt oft direkt an der Straße und es herrscht viel Betrieb. Wie man auch auf kleinem Platz eine bunten, tierfreundlichen Wohlfühlplatz schafft, besprechen wir in dieser Folge. Welches Thema findet ihr interessant? Habt ihr Fragen rund ums Gärtnern? Schreibt uns an garten@ndr.de In der ARD Audiothek gibt es die neuen Folgen immer zuerst: https://1.ard.de/imgruenenbereich2 Mehr Infos zum Thema: https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/garten/zierpflanzen/Rosen-im-Fruehjahr-schneiden,rosen197.html https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/garten/zierpflanzen/Clematis-schneiden-Fuer-welche-ist-ein-Rueckschnitt-noetig,clematis160.html https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/garten/nutzpflanzen/Beeren-pflanzen-pflegen-und-schneiden,beeren149.html Unser Podcast-Tipp: "Das Wissen" https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/das-wissen/8758500/

Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse    Guest: Brian Lloyd with Olson’s Greenhouse    9:05  Feature: Designing Container Gardens  9:20  Should I dethatch my lawn? What should I do about the strawberries in my grow boxes if the soil is hard? What’s the best treatment for scale on my evergreen Clematis? Is there anything I can do to fix the broken bark on my young peach tree after a dog chewed on it? How often should the soil in a large planter be refreshed, and is it okay to only replace and mix about half the soil?  9:35  What should I spray on my fruit trees and when? When and how should I transition from cutting the lawn short in the fall and long in the summer? Why have only 3 out of my 11 apple trees blossomed? Is it best to remove the grass and weeds around the base of my bare root trees before planting them, and do I need to form a “bowl” for watering? Can zucchini seeds be planted now? When should I put grub killer on my lawn?  9:50  What do I do if I missed pruning my peach tree? Will the Sucker Punch help if my Mohican Wayfaring Tree Viburnums are sending out lots of suckers? What are some pine trees I can plant in my backyard on a steep hill? 

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Paper Talk! In Episode 168, we are thrilled to host the incredibly talented Paula Milner, also known as The Crafty Lass. Paula joins Quynh, Jessie, and Sara to discuss her creative journey, the transition from a corporate career to becoming a full-time artist, and her latest book, Simple Paper Flowers. Plus, we have an exciting giveaway where you can win a copy of Paula's book! In this episode, you'll hear about: Paula's Creative Journey: Learn how Paula transitioned from a corporate role to building her dream career in the creative industry. Behind the Book: Insights into Paula's inspiration for Simple Paper Flowers and her upcoming book on Cricut crafts. The Balancing Act: How Paula juggles family, business, and creativity, with a few life hacks that might surprise you. The Power of Saying 'Yes': Discover how embracing opportunities has shaped Paula's career. The Giveaway! Don't miss your chance to win a copy of Simple Paper Flowers. Head over to Instagram for entry details.

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 I discuss two great wild edibles and a beautiful but dangerous medicinal herb.New today in my Woodcraft shop:Toasted Holly Scoop Sethttps://judsoncarrollwoodcraft.substack.com/p/toasted-holly-scoop-setEmail: judson@judsoncarroll.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--4697544/supportRead about The Spring Foraging Cookbook: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-spring-foraging-cookbook.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRP63R54Medicinal Weeds and Grasses of the American Southeast, an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/medicinal-weeds-and-grasses-of-american.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47LHTTHandConfirmation, an Autobiography of Faithhttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/confirmation-autobiography-of-faith.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47Q1JNKVisit my Substack and sign up for my free newsletter:https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/Read about my new other books:Medicinal Ferns and Fern Allies, an Herbalist's Guide https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/11/medicinal-ferns-and-fern-allies.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMSZSJPSThe Omnivore's Guide to Home Cooking for Preppers, Homesteaders, Permaculture People and Everyone Else: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-omnivores-guide-to-home-cooking-for.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGKX37Q2Medicinal Shrubs and Woody Vines of The American Southeast an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/06/medicinal-shrubs-and-woody-vines-of.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2T4Y5L6andGrowing Your Survival Herb Garden for Preppers, Homesteaders and Everyone Elsehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/04/growing-your-survival-herb-garden-for.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X4LYV9RThe Encyclopedia of Medicinal Bitter Herbs: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-encyclopedia-of-bitter-medicina.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5MYJ35RandChristian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-herbal-medicine-history-and.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09P7RNCTBHerbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.htmlAlso available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HMWXL25Podcast:  https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbsBlog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/Free Video Lessons: https://rumble.com/c/c-618325 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--4697544/support.

Chapters00:00 Welcome to the 200th Episode!00:29 Meet Dan Long: Clematis Expert01:12 Understanding Clematis: Pronunciation and Varieties04:15 Growing Clematis in the Southeast05:13 Troubleshooting Clematis Issues06:24 Choosing the Right Clematis for Your Garden10:08 Clematis Hybridization and New Discoveries11:47 Native Clematis in the U.S.13:04 Dan Long's Plant Exploration Adventures15:27 Debunking Clematis Myths17:14 Clematis Care Tips and Container Gardening20:54 Brushwood Nursery: Behind the Scenes27:24 Dan Long's Personal Gardening Journey33:23 Closing Remarks and Contact InformationWelcome to the 200th episode of The Garden Question Podcast, where our goal has been to help you dive deep into designing, building, and growing a smarter garden that works. I appreciate you and hope that you're always inspired by each episode whether you're a beginner or an expert!Today, we're climbing to new heights—literally—with one of the most versatile and underappreciated plants in the garden: clematis. Our guest, Dan Long, is a leading authority on clematis and other climbing vines. As the owner of Brushwood Nursery and vice president of the International Clematis Society, Dan has spent decades studying, cultivating, and introducing new clematis varieties to gardeners across the U.S. He is a past instructor at Longwood Gardens, authored several articles on the subject and for over 20 years brought a new level of understanding and enjoyment to a typically under-appreciated class of landscape plants.In this episode, Dan untangles the mysteries of clematis, from pronunciation debates—yes, both clematis and clematis are correct—to selecting the best varieties for your garden. He shares expert advice on growing conditions, pruning techniques, and foolproof selections for the Southeast. We'll also explore native U.S. species, exciting hybrid breakthroughs, and how container gardening can make clematis accessible to any space.Get ready to be inspired by Dan's passion for climbers, his insights from over 30 years in the nursery industry, and how you can bring these stunning vines into your own garden. We are Celebrating our 200th episode by Exploring Clematis – Dan Long.I'm your host Craig McManus.

Pruning Rose of Sharon, Bougainvillea, a cedar hedge, and Clematis. Great tip to repel squirrels, and should we put small rocks in the bottom of pots when planting? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

What plants would you recommend to entertain five to six year-olds? How do I successfully grow Japanese banana plants? Are rose fertilisers and tomato fertilisers the same thing? Kathy Clugston and her team of horticultural champions visit Birmingham Botanical Gardens to solve the gardening gripes of the audience. On the panel this week are proud plantsman Matthew Biggs, ethnobotanist James Wong and garden designer Juliet Sargeant.Later, Matt Biggs educates us on the life and legacy of renowned plant collector Ernest Wilson whose expeditions across Asia led to the introduction of over 2,000 plant species. Senior Producer: Daniel Cocker Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Assistant Producer: Suhaar Ali Executive Producer: Carly MaileA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Puawananga bedeutet in der Sprache der Maori „die Blume des Himmels“. Damit ist die heimische Clematis-Art gemeint, ein Kind der Sterne. Denn die Clematis stammt der Sage nach von Puanga und Rehua (für uns: Rigel im Orion und Antares im Skorpion) ab. Lorenzen, Dirk www.deutschlandfunk.de, Sternzeit

A few weeks ago we talked about an “early Spring”, simply because I thought some of my plants were flowering a lot sooner than expected. Especially the Clematis paniculata one of the seven native species of Clematis in Aotearoa.  Picture taken on Sunday 25 August, 2024  This is one of my favourite Native, New Zealand Climbers, also known as puawānanga, (flower of the skies). It belongs to the Family Ranunculaceae, the buttercup family – it always surprises me how something like Clematis paniculata belongs to the buttercup group, but then again, our plant taxonomy often has little to do with “resemblance”.  I planted our Clematis some 6 years ago near the base of a dying old Birch tree. That birch literally karked it in the next six months, so it was the perfect tree for the climber to climb on.  “Flower of the skies” needs to grow into the light, that's where the flower buds will develop. The more exposed to sunlight, the better the buds develop.  Another important consideration is that the roots of the Clematis need to be in moist, cool soils, according to all the old horticulture books. Gardeners translate this to “cool, moist, shady roots and flowers in warm, dry and bright, sunny places”. (I have always questioned the “cool, moist shady roots” bit as when you buy the plants from garden centres, they'll often be in black, warm and dry plastic pots!)  Having said that: the soil in which roots grow in gardens tends to be cooler than the conditions in which plants are kept on the Garden centre's shelves…   Ever since our Clematis grew up on the old, dead birch tree, the number of flowers increased dramatically. Spring-time flowering is spectacular, and I can't control myself at this time of the year: always taking pictures as soon as the flower buds begin to adorn the (by now) decaying old trunk.  Trouble ahead: This old Birch is nearing its last few years of strength. There will come a time when the Clematis will encounter serious struggles as a result of a collapsing, dead Birch! I am already thinking about another site for Clematis: some of the common Ozzie hardwood trees (Eucalyptus, Acacia, wattle, etc) are very tough and long-lasting structures even after death. This may well be a great (and long-lasting) climbing rack for our native Clematis.  The good thing about training them up a dead tree is the abundance of warm sunlight for the buds.  A few days ago I browsed through my collection of Clematis pictures on the computer. That's when I found some pics (and dates) of flowering. All were starting the show in the third week of August.  And right now – as this program goes to air, they always look like this:  It looks as if Clematis the Climber is regular as clockwork!  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, you will learn a series of vocabulary words that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities.5 Vocabulary Words Related to the topicHarvest (verb): To gather ripe fruits, vegetables, or herbs from a garden.Example Sentences: It's time to harvest the tomatoes when they turn red and juicy.The joy of harvesting homegrown vegetables is a rewarding experience for many gardeners.The harvest season varies depending on the type of plant and your local climate.Seedling (noun): A young plant that has just sprouted from a seed.Example Sentences: Once seedlings have developed several sets of leaves, you can transplant them into larger pots or your garden bed.Delicate seedlings need protection from strong winds and harsh sunlight.Growing your own seedlings from seeds is a cost-effective way to start your garden.Dormant (adjective): In a state of inactivity during the winter or other unfavorable conditions.Example Sentences: Many plants become dormant in the winter, when they stop growing and conserve energy.During their dormant period, some plants may lose their leaves or appear dead.It's important to avoid overwatering dormant plants as they require less moisture.Blooming (verb): To produce flowers.Example Sentences: My roses are blooming beautifully this year thanks to the mild weather.The garden is bursting with color as all the spring flowers are blooming.Knowing the blooming time of different plants helps you plan your garden for a continuous display of color.Vining (adjective): Describes a plant that climbs or trails and needs support to grow upright.Example Sentences: Tomatoes and peas are vining plants that require stakes or trellises to grow properly.Clematis is a beautiful vining flower that can add vertical interest to your garden.Choosing the right support system depends on the weight and growth habit of your vining plant.A Paragraph using the 5 vocabulary wordsGardening is a delightful way to connect with nature and watch life blossom before your eyes. As winter loosens its grip, dormant bulbs begin to sprout, pushing shy seedling leaves towards the warming sun. Tender care is needed during this vulnerable stage, protecting them from harsh elements until they establish strong roots. Beautiful vining flowers, can be strategically planted to weave their way through an archway, creating a stunning vertical cascade of colorful blooms throughout the season. With consistent watering, sunshine, and perhaps some organic fertilizer, your garden will erupt in a vibrant display of blooming flowers and flourishing vegetables. The satisfaction of harvesting homegrown tomatoes, crisp lettuce, or fragrant herbs makes all the effort worthwhile, and the cycle begins anew as you save seeds for next season's bounty.If you want to sign up for the free daily English vocabulary newsletter, go towww.dailyenglishvocabulary.com

Arthur Parkinson's urban garden is, like many in more built up areas,  somewhat overlooked by neighbours, and perhaps the most natural solution to this is with the help of some gorgeous climbers.In this podcast episode, Sarah & Arthur focus on the varieties of clematis, honeysuckle, and other climbers which look stunning combined with the likes of hazel, corten, or even rebar.In this episode, discover:How Arthur almost-accidentally discovered the way to use coppiced hazel to train clematis upwardsA number of favourite varieties as better alternatives to hornbeams for creating privacy and separationSarah & Arthur's selection of climbers beyond the beloved clematis, namely the likes of thunbergias and Ipomoea lobataOrder Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newestProducts mentioned:Clematis viticella 'Etoile Violette': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-etoile-violetteClematis 'Madame Julia Correvon': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-madame-julia-correvonClematis ‘Blue River': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-blue-riverLonicera periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard'®: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lonicera-periclymenum-rhubarb-and-custardAkebia quinata (Chocolate Vine): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/akebia-quinataThunbergia alata 'African Sunset': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thunbergia-african-sunsetIpomoea lobata: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ipomoea-lobata-mina-lobataDahlia 'Night Silence': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-night-silenceDahlia 'Adam's Choice': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-adams-choiceGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Overgrown tropicals, Hydrangea leaf-tiers and white fly on Hibiscus. Disappearing trilliums and beans being munched by rabbits. It's a busy show full of pesky pests! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

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Many think the Clematis Vine is a fragile, delicate flower. That it's a hard plant to keep going. But Scott thinks it's a great tropical looking climber and would look great in a sunny area. So we dive into the ABCs of the queen of the climbers... from A to Z!  Listen in to hear what we discovered while doing our homework.Black Diamond Garden Centers Welcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 70 years!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showBlack Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!https://blackdiamondgrows.com/Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-343-1349 and leave an old fashion voice message!

Andrew Jeanes from Guernsey Clematis talks about 2 new special varieties.

There are so many lovely varieties of clematis available today. Even a single bloom floating is a bowl looks perfect.

Every gardener wishes they had 25 acres to garden on, right? Well maybe not, but most of us do dream of a healthy amount of ground to build beds and borders to our hearts' desire. The reality of homeowners today, however, is that land is expensive and typical suburban lots have decreased in size steadily since the 1970s. And smaller lots mean smaller gardens. That isn't an issue though, if you select plants that are polite and “stay in their lane” as the kids say. On this episode Danielle and Carol talk about compact plants that are prefect for tighter spaces. We've got several perennials, one annual, and even a few well-behaved shrubs that made the list. Filling your tiny plot with these beauties will enable you to have a wide variety of colors and textures without sacrificing an enormous amount of precious square footage.     Julie Lane Gay lives and gardens in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she previously owned a nursery specializing in climbers and perennials.     Danielle's Plants  Creeping variegated gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata', Zones 8-11)  'Prairie Moon' rattlesnake master (Eryngium yuccifolium 'Prairie Moon', Zones 3-8)  Spicy Devil ® ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius  'ZLENATALIE', Zones 3-7)  'Jack of Diamonds' brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack of Diamonds', Zones 3-8)    Carol's Plants   Ivory Halo® dogwood (Cornus alba 'Bailhalo', Zones 3-7)  ‘Rainbow Bouquet' dwarf strawflower (Helichrysum bracteatus ‘Rainbow Bouquet', annual)  Let's Dance Sky View® hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla × serrata 'SMNHSME', Zones 4-9)  ‘Summer Beauty' allium (Allium tanguticum 'Summer Beauty', Zones 4-9)    Expert's Plants   'Brunette' baneberry (Actaea simplex 'Brunette', Zones 3-8)  'Firepower' heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Firepower', Zones 6-9)  ‘Adirondack' crabapple (Malus 'Adirondack', Zones 4-8)  Solitary clematis (Clematis integrifolia, Zones 4-7)   

I am excited for this week's episode of The Flower Podcast, where I chat with the Alla Olkhovska of Linden Grove Gardens from Kharkiv, Ukraine. When Erin Benzakein of Floret shared Alla's story with me, and I visited her website, I discovered Alla's incredible garden of flowers especially her amazing work with clematis. Alla's not just a gardener; she's a treasure chest filled with knowledge. Her digital book and seed collection open a window to the vast and varied world of Clematis, (and other flowers) revealing species and varieties that I promise will have you at hello.  Let's embark on this exciting journey to uncover the secrets of Clematis and more with Alla Olkhovska.  Learn more about Alla Olkhovska and all of our past guests by visiting TheFlowerPodcast.com  Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. We are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Gaana, and many more!  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for access to all of our Zoom chats, tutorials, Live's, and video extras. Sponsors of The Flower Podcast ASCFG Farmer Bailey Rooted Farmers Real Flower Business Accent Decor

A group of volunteers in Wellington are on a mission to rid the city of Old Man's Beard, a vine that smothers New Zealand native bush. Nigel Charman from Old Man's Beard Free Wellington speaks to Jesse.

Geflochtene Kugeln aus Pflanzenmaterial können kleineren Vögeln als Winterversteck und im Frühling als Rohbau für das eigene Nest dienen. Sie werden mit einer 'chaotischen' Technik geflochten, ähnlich wie die meisten Nester von Vögeln gebaut werden. Als Flechtmaterial eignen sich circa 50cm lange, dünne, elastische Ruten von Weiden, Haseln, Liguster, Rotem Hartriegel und Obstbäumen oder Ranken von Kletterpflanzen, wie Wilder Wein, Clematis, Hopfen, Geissblatt. Reifen flechten Zuerst werden drei Reifen geflochten und ineinander gestellt, so dass ein kugeliges Gerüst entsteht. Oben und unten werden die drei Reifen festgebunden. Jetzt können die Ruten oder Ranken kreuz und quer rundum geflochten werden. Nur ein Einflugloch im oberen Teil bleibt offen. Geschützt aufhängen Die fertigen Kugeln werden vor Katzen geschützt an einer von Efeu begrünten Wand, in einen Asthaufen, in ein Rosendickicht oder in eine dichte Weissdornhecke aufgehängt. Gut befestigt, damit sie bei Wind ruhig bleiben und so als Winterversteck und manchmal auch Brutplatz im Frühling akzeptiert.

Clematis terniflora, sweet autumn clematis, is a woody and fragrant vine known for its white flowers. It is considered an invasive plant.

Sept 2: Invasive plants and animals like bindweed and moles are wreaking havoc for some gardeners. Tomatoes with blight, wilting Clematis and Hydrangeas that grow so fast the blooms are buried. All thoroughly discussed on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

The varied blooms resemble water lilies — floating on liquid air. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walter-t-bowne/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walter-t-bowne/support

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk all about Clematis with Jeff Jabco, Director of Grounds and Coordinator of Horticulture at Swarthmore College and the Scott Arboretum. The plant profile is on Penstemon 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 Dr. Allan Armitage*, who returns to share the Last Word on heat in the garden. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. *Dr. Allan Armitage is also offering a discount for free domestic shipping when ordering his books through June 2024 at allanarmitage.net, simply enter the code LASTWORD at checkout. Show Notes will be available after 6/13//2023. Clematis Links:Clematis on the Web: https://clematisontheweb.org/International Clematis Society: https://www.clematisinternational.com/ 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 We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://anchor.fm/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 Editor and Show Notes: Marissa Yelenik Recorded on 6-10-2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

Callers have questions about Viburnum Leaf Beetle, Clematis not blooming, when to divide Iris' and coping with infestations like Dog Strangling Vine, Box Tree Moths and more. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

In this week's episode, we put the spotlight on the much-loved vine, the clematis! Stacey and Rick discuss care practices and easy to grow varieties, like our Plant on Trial, Pink Mink® clematis. In our Questions Answered segment, Stacey and Rick break down and simplify composting. And in Branching News, find out what dinner hosts stress over and what plant is stopping traffic.

Clematis armandii, named ‘Apple Blossom' has buds that are a lovely soft pink, and even when the flowers open, the lower part of the petals retain that color against the pure white center.

Flowers and foliage get most of the fanfare, but a plant with eye-catching seed heads will add interest for weeks or even months after its bloom time is over. The textures and shapes of these seed-bearing structures are delightfully diverse, ranging from alliums' showy starbursts to plump peony pods and the feathery tassels of clematis. Our hosts and expert guest will share some favorite selections that look great after they go to seed. Expert guest: Amanda Thomsen is a horticulturist, garden designer, and author based in suburban Chicago.   Danielle's Plants 'Purple Sensation' allium (Allium 'Purple Sensation', Zones 3-9)  'Kopper Kettle' Itoh peony (Paeonia 'Kopper Kettle', Zones 3-8)  'Goldsturm' black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm', Zones 3-9)  Baptisia (Baptisia australis, Zones 3-9)    Carol's Plants ‘Strawberry Fields' gomphrena (Gomphrena haageana ‘Strawberry Fields', Zones 9-11) Tibetan clematis (Clematis tibetana, Zones 6-9) Kamchatka sedum (Sedum kamptschaticum, Zones 3-8) ‘Blue Glow' globe thistle (Echinops bannaticus, Zones 3-8)   Expert's Plants Angel's trumpet (Datura innoxia, Zones 9-10) Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena, annual) Love lies bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus, annual)

I read from devil's darning needle to devolution.     Dragonflies and Damselflies are just long and skinny so obviously one would call them the "Devil's Darning Needle". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonfly#Dragonflies_in_culture But there's also a plant! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clematis_virginiana     More info (but not a lot) about devilwood, a kind of olive. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartrema_americana     If you want to know more about "Devil's Theory", read this book. Maybe it'll help. https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Devil_Theory_of_War.html?id=3TsHAAAAMAAJ&source=kp_book_description     The word of the episode is "devil's food cake". It has more chocolate than the standard (lame) chocolate cake so it's denser and richer and darker.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_food_cake     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube     Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list! https://blog.feedspot.com/dictionary_podcasts/     Backwards Talking on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIujMwEDbgZUexyR90jaTEEVmAYcCzuq     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar https://www.tiktok.com/@spejampar 917-727-5757