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This week on Down the Garden Path podcast, Joanne explores the benefits of becoming a garden communicator with C.L. Fornari, president of Garden Communicators International. About C.L. Fornari C.L. is a creative gardening expert (aka plant geek) who transitioned from artist to garden communicator in 1995. She is the author of eight books including her latest, Sand and Soil – Creating Beautiful Gardens on Cape Cod and the Islands. She hosts GardenLine, a live call-in radio program heard on WXTK since 2002, and speaks to groups nationwide, in person and virtually. C.L. grows vegetables, flowers and numerous other plants at Poison Ivy Acres on Cape Cod. You can find her at GardenLady.com. About Garden Communications International (GardenComm) GardenComm provides opportunities for education, recognition, career development and a forum for wide-ranging interactions and collaborations for professionals in the field of gardening communication. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: How did you get involved with GardenComm? What is a garden communicator? How long have you been a garden communicator? What are the rewards of becoming a garden speaker/author/podcaster/radio host/writer? What are the downsides? (there are always downsides) How does someone who loves plants and gardening get started? What are the benefits of belonging to that organization? The GardenComm Virtual Conference, and their online learning Find GardenComm online: Website: gardencomm.org Instagram: @GardenComm Facebook: @gardencommunicatorsinternational Have a topic you'd like Joanne to discuss? Email your questions and comments to downthegardenpathpodcast@hotmail.com, or connect via her website at down2earth.ca Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @downthegardenpathpodcast. Down the Garden Path Podcast On Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. She does her best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low maintenance as possible.  In Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and fellow landscape designer Matthew Dressing distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly reference guide. Get your copy today on Amazon. Don't forget to check out Down the Garden Path on your favourite podcast app and subscribe! You can now catch the podcast on YouTube.

In today's episode I have a fascinating conversation with John Bartram. America's First Botanist and a Legacy of Native Plant Explorer.Well actually, it's with Kirk R. Brown, a renowned garden speaker and historian who brings the legendary 18th-century botanist John Bartram to life.Bartram, often called “America's First Botanist,” was a trailblazer in exploring the wilds of colonial America, driven by his passion for nature and a mission to discover and catalog native plants.With a love for gardening passed down from his grandmother and wisdom gained from Native American tribes, Bartram's legacy lives on through his incredible contributions to American horticulture.Kirk R. Brown, our guest, is no stranger to the art of garden storytelling. As past president of GardenComm and a Hall of Fame honoree, Kirk has captivated audiences coast-to-coast by stepping into the shoes of Bartram, Frederick Law Olmsted (episode 124 – Sculpting Nature: The Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted), and other historical giants in horticulture.With decades of experience in garden design and education, he's earned awards for exceptional horticulture and garden achievements. From his work as Business Manager at Joanne Kostecky Garden Design, where he crafted award-winning landscapes, to his role as National Outreach Coordinator for Magnolia Plantation, Kirk's expertise is nothing short of impressive.So, get ready to delve into the world of 18th-century plant exploration, the origins of American botany, and the enduring importance of native plants. You'll leave inspired to design, build, and grow a smarter garden that works. Just like Bartram and Kirk have done across the centuries.Follow The Garden Question Podcast and join us for a journey through garden history that speaks to everyone, from the beginner to the seasoned expert.This is episode 188 - A Conversation with John Bartram – (brought to life) by Kirk R. Brown.This has been episode 188 - A Conversation with John Bartram - (brought to life) Kirk R. Brown. Thank you Kirk you're awesome!Win a Box of Salt HayHow would you like to win a box of Salt Hay? It is simple to enter. We'll randomly pull a name from all the new November 2024 subscribers to our “Good to Know Newsletter”.Go to TheGardenQuestion.com and subscribe on any episode page. Be a new subscriber in the month of November 2024 and you could win a box of Salt Hay.Chapter Time Line00:00 Introduction to the Garden Question Podcast00:56 Meet Kirk R. Brown: Bringing John Bartram to Life01:44 Exploring the Legacy of John Bartram02:27 Subscriber Giveaway Announcement02:55 John Bartram's Early Inspirations03:12 The Wisdom of Age and Gardening04:24 The Influence of Native American Knowledge06:35 The Importance of Observing Nature08:45 The Role of Libraries in Botanical Education10:12 Medicinal Uses of American Plants10:36 Trading Knowledge with Indigenous Tribes12:01 The British Pharmacopoeia and American Plants12:52 The Versatility of Elderberry15:55 Exploring and Documenting New Plants19:04 Impact on English Garden Design23:35 The Influence of Philadelphia in Botanical Trade25:04 The American Philosophical Society26:56 Carl Linnaeus and the Binomial Nomenclature28:56 The Humorous Story of Bartremia30:19 Moss and Correspondence with Carl31:30 The Significance of Oaks34:28 Bartram's Garden and Historical Meetings36:39 Friendship with Benjamin Franklin40:24 Discovery of the Franklinia Tree51:11 The Bartram Box: Transporting Plants Across Oceans55:28 Legacy and Contributions of the Bartram Family59:34 Connecting with John Bartram Today01:00:55 Conclusion and Podcast Information

Denise Schreiber provides an in-depth guide on how to preserve an abundant vegetable garden harvest through various methods such as canning (both pressure and water bath), dehydration, and freezing in this week's episode. She discusses the pros and cons of different preservation techniques, shares practical tips, and highlights notable canning equipment and safety practices. Additionally, Denise goes over essential tools, recommended recipes, and personal anecdotes about the importance of cleanliness in preserving food. She also offers advice on planning, tools needed, and innovations in food preservation.Denise Schreiber is the author of "Eat Your Roses, Pansies, and Lavender and 49 Other Delicious Flowers". She is a national speaker, a retired ISA Certified Arborist, and an All-America Selections Trial Judge. Denise is also a member of GardenComm. Known as Mrs. Know It All from The Organic Gardeners on KDKA radio, you can follow her on Facebook at Mrs. Know It All.Time Line00:00 Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast00:42 Meet Denise Schreiber: Expert in Food Preservation02:12 Introduction to Food Preservation Techniques04:08 Canning Methods and Safety Tips15:13 Essential Tools for Canning and Preserving22:53 Favorite Vegetables and Recipes for Canning26:34 Wine Jellies and Party Snacks27:07 Favorite Preserving Recipes27:48 Reliable Recipe Sources29:15 Experimenting with Jams and Jellies30:15 Canning Safety and Best Practices32:27 Handling Breakage During Canning34:02 Additives and Acidity in Canning35:17 Storing and Labeling Canned Goods43:28 Planning and Preparing for Canning Season47:31 Innovations and Equipment in Food Preserving50:44 Creative Canning Ideas and Stories52:42 Connecting with Denise Schreiber

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with returning guest Kim Roman of Square Foot Gardening 4 U about growing herbs in the shade. The plant profile is on Blue-eyed Grass and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Zucchini Lasagna from Christy Page of Green Prints. Kim Roman is the author of ⁠Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts: Includes 51 Culinary Herbs & Spices, 25 Recipes, and 18 Crafts⁠*  If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 116: Miniature Vegetables https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-116-miniature.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 3: Cool-Season Edible Gardening https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-3.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 157: Ginger and Turmeric https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-157-ginger-and.html 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 on June 4. Please vote for GardenDC in the first-ever GardenComm's People's Choice Horti Awards. Voting happens now through 6/15. Go HERE:  https://awards.gardencomm.org/horti-awards-2024 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 and Show Notes: Josh Panepento Recorded in 6-1-2024. *This is an Amazon affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3KpPy1j ⁠⁠If you order after clicking the link we made receive a few pennies, but it will not effect the cost of your books and other products. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with returning guest Phil Normandy about a small town arboretum. The plant profile is on Creeping Raspberry and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Stumpy's Farewell from Christy Page of Green Prints.| If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 75: Versatile Virburnums https://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.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 6: Spring-Flowering Trees and Shrubs https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-6-spring.html 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 on May 28. Please vote for GardenDC in the first-ever GardenComm's People's Choice Horti Awards.Voting happens now through 6/15. Go HERE:  https://awards.gardencomm.org/horti-awards-2024 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 Jentz --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

Peggy Anne Montgomery has more than 35 years of U.S. and international experience in trade- and consumer-focused garden marketing. She studied horticulture in the Netherlands where she owned a landscape design firm for 10 years and was part of the creative team that launched the Endless Summer Hydrangea brand. She is a long-standing member of GardenComm, and has written for numerous trade and popular publications such as; American Nurseryman, Better Homes & Gardens, Fine Gardening, Organic Gardening, Growing a Greener World.In this episode, Peggy shares her secrets for planting, caring for, and using lilies (the 2024 Bulb-of-the-Year) to their full potential in your garden. Imagine the compliments you'll receive with these award-winning, low-maintenance showstoppersJoin our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners, or just enjoy the show.Listen to all of our gardening podcasts here: https://www.gardenamerica.com/garden-radio-show-podcasts/WEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.com/ FACEBOOK:   / gardenamericashow   INSTAGRAM:   / gardenamericaradioshow   TWITTER:   / gardenliferadio   TIKTOK:   / gardenamerica  Transcending surface-level tips, Garden America explores the science and culture that yield true growing experiences. Gardening questions on your mind? Drop us a line or tune in daily for hands-on advice, biological breakthroughs, and trusted product info from our gardening gurus.Garden America is truly your current trends gardening experience. Look no further for garden knowledge, garden tools, garden accessories, unique garden plants never seen before & more.

It's been over 200 years since he was born. People still absorb his parks and public gardens in more than 5,000 communities across the North American continent.  The goal is to “give the common man in this New World the same opportunity to experience creation as any king in his private preserve from the Old World.”Frederick Law Olmsted is prevalently pronounced the father of American landscape architecture.This is episode 124 Sculpting Nature: The Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted with Kirk R. Brown an encore presentation and remix of episode 063 Kirk is a member of the International Garden Communicator's Hall of Fame. He is a Green Achiever being recognized with many industry awards. He represented Joanne Kostecky Garden Design as a leader in the design/build industry. At America's Oldest Garden in Charleston SC, he worked as National Outreach Coordinator.  He is a past president of www.GardenComm.com. In the US and Canada, he has delivered hundreds of keynote addresses, guest lectures, teaching symposia, and certified instruction over the past quarter century. He is also known to interpret historic horticulturists and international dignitaries: John Bartram, Frederick Law Olmsted. With it all, he still finds time to cultivate his own private display garden. 

Having the right tools in the right condition for our farming jobIn This Podcast:Gardening can be hard work, but it doesn't have to be. Chris Sabbarese explains how the right tool not only makes the job easier, but it also makes it safer for you and your plants. He describes the difference between a bypass pruner and an anvil pruner, what to look for when choosing tools, and some easy things you can do to keep your tools in tip top shape. Chris also shares his gift for storytelling, taking this inspiring episode much deeper than the humble gardening tool. Don't miss an episode!visit UrbanFarm.Org/blog/podcast Chris Sabbarese is the marketing, communications and social media director for Corona Tools, a leading global brand and manufacturer of quality garden and landscape tools since 1928. He joined the organization in 2010, and manages the brand experience with end-users across all forms of digital & print media. Chris also serves as the executive director of GardenComm, a non-profit membership organization made up of green industry communications professionals. Visit www.UrbanFarm.org/Podcast-by-episode-titles for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library!Chris Sabbarese on Tools and Farming.urbanfarm.org/CoronaTools

This week we talking with Helen Battersby: writer, gardener, garden speaker, TorontoGardens.com blogger, Gardener's Journal co-publisher, and a power-walker – though not always in that order! Helen is also a committed volunteer – for more than 18 years with the Toronto Master Gardeners, and as the Director of the international region for GardenComm, Garden Communicators InternationalYou can find Helen at https://www.torontogardens.com/

GardenComm's Virtual Conference takes place October 12 -14 with an incredible lineup of presenters. I think it's hard to find such a diverse lineup of speakers so focused on the future of gardening and landscaping. During the conference, attendees will hear from speakers on diseases, soil, resilient climate gardens, new plant introductions, and more (a total of 21 educational sessions). In addition, a free session on September 29 featuring speakers from the Rodale Institute, Richard Restuccia from Jain Irrigation, and Davey Tree discussing water conservation and organic agricultural systems. You can find the link here. Our guest this week is Chris Sabbarese, the new Executive Director of GardenComm. He tells us more about the four-day event and lets us know how we can best take advantage of everything offered to us during the event. In this webinar, you will learn: What sessions at GardenComm are available for you to attend for free How to sign up for events What paid attendance provides How to promote your products at GardenComm How to network with other professionals in the industry

PEGGY ANNE MONTGOMERY BIOPeggy Anne Montgomery is a people-oriented horticultural professional with more than 35 years of U.S. and international experience in trade- and consumer-focused garden marketing and communications, public relations and outreach, landscape design, and public horticulture. She studied horticulture and apprenticed in the Netherlands where she raised a family and owned a landscape design firm for 15 years. Her business specialized in sustainable, eco-friendly landscapes continuing her life-long interest in nature and the importance of balanced ecosystems. She has an extensive background in public relations and was part of the creative team that launched the Endless Summer® Hydrangea brand. Peggy Anne went on to study native plants at Mt. Cuba Center in Delaware and Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. She is currently an account executive for the Garden Media Group, the premier horticulture marketing firm where she represents Royal Anthos, a consortium of Dutch bulbs growers and exporters. She is a long-standing member and Fellow of GardenComm and has written for numerous trade and popular publications. Her home garden has been featured in magazines, books, and television. Today she lives and gardens with her husband and fellow horticulturist Dan Benarcik in northern Delaware.THE PLANTASTIC PODCASTThe Plantastic Podcast is a monthly podcast created by Dr. Jared Barnes.  He's been gardening since he was five years old and now is an award-winning professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX.  To say hi and find the show notes, visit theplantasticpodcast.com.You can learn more about how Dr. Jared cultivates plants, minds, and life at meristemhorticulture.com.  He also shares thoughts and cutting-edge plant research each week in his newsletter plant•ed, and you can sign up at meristemhorticulture.com/subscribe.  Until next time, #keepgrowing!

For those of you in the industry the IGC Show in the Chicago was the biggest event for garden center owners to learn about what's new. With the show's closure in 2020, there was still a need for an event specific for IGC owners and so the Garden Center Conference Conference and Expo was formed. On this episode Kate Spirgen, editor of Garden Center Magazine shares highlights from the event and its plans for the future, including partnering with GardenComm, to create a mega, must-attend-event in 2023. This will be the only show of it's kind that brings together garden center owners with the garden communicators, who are helping to drive demand for the products and services at the garden centers. There's a lot in store for this event and we cover a many of the details in this episode.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.ICYMI, if you're a professional in the green industry and rely on Corona tools for getting the job done,  then come join the Corona Crew! Become part of a new community on our Facebook Group. We welcome landscape and tree care professionals, horticulturists, agriculturists, farmers and more. If your business is the green industry, we'd love for you to be part of a growing community interested in developing tools that make your job easier, volunteer to test and review new tools, and get access to exclusive community giveaways. Look for the Corona Crew Facebook Group and requests to join, and register online. Thanks for listening and we hope to connect with you at Corona Crew!

It's been over 200 years since he was born.People still absorb his parks and public gardens in more than 5,000 communities across the North American continent.  The goal is to “give the common man in this New World the same opportunity to experience creation as any king in his private preserve from the Old World.”Frederick Law Olmsted is prevalently pronounced the father of American landscape architecture.In this Episode 063 – A Word with Fredrick Law Olmsted – (interpreted by) Kirk R. BrownKirk R. Brown is a member of the International Garden Communicator's Hall of Fame. He is a Green Achiever being recognized with many industry awards.He represented Joanne Kostecky Garden Design as a leader in the design/build industry.At America's Oldest Garden in Charleston SC, he worked as National Outreach Coordinator. He is a past president of www.GardenComm.com.In the US and Canada, he has delivered hundreds of keynote addresses, guest lectures, teaching symposia, and certified instruction over the past quarter century.He is also known to interpret historic horticulturists and international dignitaries: John Bartram, and Frederick Law Olmsted.With it all, he still finds time to cultivate his own private display garden.Join him now as he unveils his views on Olmsted's in this Bicentennial year.

In this episode, we talk with Kirk R. Brown as Frederick Law Olmsted, who was renowned as an American landscape architect, journalist, social critic, and public administrator. The plant profile is on Serviceberry and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Show Notes will be posted here on 6-7-22. Gardencomm, the association for garden communicators, is at https://gardencomm.org/. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 78: Dumbarton Oaks https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-78-dumbarton.html And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite platform so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support

Gina Lett Shrewsbury is one of the featured profiles in Black Flora. As I spoke with Gina for the book, she shared more than just information about her and her business. Ginas introduced me to Black Girl Florists. Sharing what it means to be featured in a long-overdue book, Gina also shared a few pointers for those who just might be interested in the industry. To find out about Inspirations by Gina, click here To find out about Black Girls Florist, click here. The poem on Spring by heartoftheclass.com To find out more about The Great Grow Along, click here We are Shuffling to the 2022 Buffalo Garden Walk. Yep - if you are in the DMV - Meet me in Buffalo where we will join Mrs. Know It All and experience this once-a-year event. We are working with Sally Cunningham (A fellow GardenComm and experienced Garden Walk Tour Director) to bring you an A+ Garden Experience. In fact, Sally co-authored a book entitled Buffalo Style Gardens. This book features inspirational ideas for gardens big and small. Buffalo is a city that is considered an urban setting. The yards vary from strips alongside the house, postage-stamp-sized yards, to broad open spaces all found in the walkable areas of the City. We have identified some new participating areas, along with diverse historical sights, and then there is a cruise....ok...just consider joining us for some mid-summer fun in Buffalo! Trip dates are July 28 - 31, 2022 If you are interested, send me an email - teri@cottageinthecourt.com with Buffalo Garden Walk in the subject line. This is a small group garden experience, limited seats will be available! The Urban Garden - 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City, a collaborative effort with Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine is available for pre-order on Amazon. This book complements the Buffalo Garden Walk as it has ideas and themes that you can use no matter what size urban garden you have. Black Flora is available on bloomimprint.com, Amazon, and Target. Can't find it in your local garden center or botanic garden, ask them to order it! This book is truly a labor of love and the opportunity to see the talent of a few African Americans in the wonderful world of floristry. Want to know more about The Buffalo Garden Walk? Click here Stay Tuned the best is yet to come. I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts - if you would like to stay in the know. Dance in the garden and celebrate as if no one is watching!! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

In this episode, we talk Heather Wheatley CPH, CBLP, Director of Education at HOMESTEAD GARDENS, Inc. about women in the horticulture industry. The plant profile is on Witch Hazels and I share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Links mentioned in this episode include: ~ Women in Horticulture: Delaware Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1833008573633962~ Ladies in the Landscape: https://ladiesinthelandscape.com/~ Emergent Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/471693102884875~ Blythe Yost, Tilly Design: https://tillydesign.com/ ~ Perennial Plant Association: https://perennialplant.org/ ~ GardenComm*: https://gardencomm.org/*note that there is a student-level membership and feel free to list me as your reference if you join Show Notes are posted at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-96-women-in.html If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 55: Michaelle Scanlon and Deborah Lessne, co-owners of Garden sPOTS, about container gardening basic and starting their own business https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-55-container.html Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Editing and Show Notes: Dorvall Bedford Recorded on 3-19-2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support

Transplanting can be harder than we think. When to do it, how to do it, and why. Mrs. Know It All is here to inform us of a few things to be mindful of as we prepare for seedling transplanting. Mrs.Know It All is a much-loved part of a Sunday morning radio show in Zone 6, The Organic Gardener on Radio.com from 7 - 8:00 am. Her Facebook page, Mrs.Know It All is another popular place to find her and her opinions on all things gardening and a few recipes as well. Click here or here for more details. We are Shuffling to the 2022 Buffalo Garden Walk. Yep - if you are in the DMV - Meet me in Buffalo where we will join Mrs. Know It All and experience this once-a-year event. We are working with Sally Cunningham (A fellow GardenComm and experienced Garden Walk Tour Director) to bring you an A+ Garden Experience. In fact, Sally co-authored a book entitled Buffalo Style Gardens. This book features inspirational ideas for gardens big and small. Buffalo is a city that is considered an urban setting. The yards vary from strips alongside the house, postage-stamp-sized yards, to broad open spaces all found in the walkable areas of the City. We have identified some new participating areas, along with diverse historical sights, and then there is a cruise....ok...just consider joining us for some mid-summer fun in Buffalo! Trip dates are July 28 - 31, 2022 If you are interested, send me an email - teri@cottageinthecourt.com with Buffalo Garden Walk in the subject line. This is a small group garden experience, limited seats will be available! The Urban Garden - 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City, a collaborative effort with Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine is available for pre-order on Amazon. This book complements the Buffalo Garden Walk as it has ideas and themes that you can use no matter what size urban garden you have. Black Flora is available on bloomimprint.com, Amazon, and Target. Can't find it in your local garden center or botanic garden, ask them to order it! This book is truly a labor of love and the opportunity to see the talent of a few African Americans in the wonderful world of floristry. Want to know more about The Buffalo Garden Walk? Click here Tickets to the Great Grow Along? Click here Stay Tuned the best is yet to come. I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts - if you would like to stay in the know. Dance in the garden and celebrate as if no one is watching!! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

This week I'm discussing things I am looking into like Crypto and how it can be applied to the green industry. It's my new shiny object that has captured my attention and I'm learning about it my spare time. It's not a matter of if it will make its way into the green industry, but when. I discovered a new podcast called Crypto Business with host Michael Stelzner of Social Media Examiner. If you are curious about what it is and how you can apply it to your business its worth the listen.Also some events coming up next week to check out, Social Media Marketing World 22, National Collegiate Landscape Competitions, and big news coming from Gardencomm.org on 3/1, so stay tuned for that.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2 – Teresa Watkins, garden expert, is joined by Sally Cunningham, award winning garden author, garden columnist, feature writer: Buffalo News, Buffalo Spree Magazine, and tour Director, and national Director of the GardenComm organization , get excited talking about their garden tour June 13- 17, 2021 to the Brandywine Valley. Come with us!  Find out more details here. Joelibeth Portillo, owner of Succulents Empire, called to talk about her rare and exotic plant collection in her plant boutique. Gardening questions and texts include transplanting daylilies, insect issue on tomatoes, sweet potatoes, peanuts, sky vine not blooming, disease issue on snake plants, orchid fertilizing, and more.   https://bit.ly/3fr6SU2 Graphic Credit:  Teresa Watkins Listen to Better Lawns and Gardens every Saturday 7 am - 9 am EST.  Call in with your garden questions at 1.888.455.2867, or text 23680.    #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #tropical #floridalife #SHE #fertilizer #turf #grass #landscaping #fruits #vegetables #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #summer #WRLN #WiOD #author #books #Buffalo #GardenWalkBuffalo #gardentour #gardens #botanicalgardens #travel 

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2  , Teresa Watkins,discusses seeds with Randy Schultz, editor of Home Garden and Homestead about selecting and planting seeds for your Fall garden. Along the same line, Denise Schreiber, Mrs. Know It All, gardening and tree expert, plants seeds of information that the GardenComm's 2021 national virtual conference happens August 11 - 14th, 2021. Opened to all gardeners and green industry professionals, the conference features horticultural lectures, professional development, meet the editors, and international virtual garden tours. Caller and text questions included crape myrtle and butterfly questions, controlling sedge, spider mites in a clerodendron, and more.  BetterLawns.com Photo Credit:  Teresa Watkins Listen to Better Lawns and Gardens every Saturday 7 am - 9 am EST.  Call in with your garden questions 1-888-455-2967, or text 23680.  #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #tropical #floridalife #photography #SHE #fertilizer #turf #grass #landscaping #fruits #vegetables #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #BLGradio #summer #WRLN #WiOD #Deland #August

Dee and Carol debate zinnias versus dahlias, talk about summer savory, and share more gardening dirt, rabbit holes, and updates.Helpful Links:Zinnia 'Queeny Lime Orange', a 2018 All-America SelectionSummer Savory seeds from Botanical InterestsOn the Bookshelf:  A garden from a hundred packets of seeds, by James FentonYouTube Video on Little Island in NYCDee's second segment on Oklahoma Gardening, on YouTubeCarol's video of flowers in bloom in her garden, also on YouTubeDee's Bee Puzzle at B&NInformation on GardenComm's Virtual Conference, August 11 - 14.Email us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  For more info on Carol and her books, visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens.For more info on Dee and her book, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.Affiliate links to purchase any of our books:The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee NashPotted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelHomegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelSeeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelCreatures and Critters: Who's in Your Garden, by Carol J. MichelThe Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel

This episode, I'm speaking to Canadian gardening superstar Niki Jabbour. Niki is a gardener and author of 3 books, including ‘Growing Under Cover', which is the most comprehensive guide to using crop covers in your vegetable garden. It's based on Niki's first-hand, decades long research into successfully growing food 365 days a year in the challenging climate of Nova Scotia and what she doesn't know about using covers to protect crops, prolong the season and cheat the weather, you could write on the back of a stamp and still have room to lick it. Dr Ian Bedford's Bug of the Week: Doodlebugs and Billy Witches This episode is brought to you by new green-tech company Harvst. The company's recently launched smart web-connected ‘mini greenhouses' are designed to help people grow more at home, with less effort and minimal space. Choose between The Yard and The Terrace; both are simply popped directly on the ground or patio, they're self-watering, climate controlled, space efficient and enable you to grow your own produce without the need to tend every day. So whether you're a budding beginner or a seasoned pro, visit www.harvst.co.uk and take advantage of a 5% discount on all 4 seasons and eco Mini Greenhouse orders from now until the end of July. Simply enter the code mentioned in the episode at the checkout. About Nikki Jabbour Niki Jabbour is the award-winning author of four books – The Year Round Vegetable Gardener (2012 American Horticultural Society Book Award), Groundbreaking Food Gardens: 73 Plans That Will Change the Way You Grow Your Garden, Veggie Garden Remix: 224 New Plants to Shake Up Your Garden and Add Variety, Flavor, and Fun (Winner of the 2019 American Horticultural Society Book Award, Winner of the Gold Book Award from GardenComm, and winner of the 2019 Silver Award from Taste Canada), and Growing Under Cover: Techniques for a More Productive, Weather-Resistant, Pest-Free Vegetable Garden. She also writes for magazines like Fine Gardening, Horticulture, and Birds & Blooms. Niki is an in-demand speaker, offering seminars and keynotes at events, shows, societies, and greenhouses across North America such as the Northwest Flower & Garden Show, The Dow Gardens, The Philadelphia Flower Show, The Boston Flower Show, and Canada Blooms. Since 2006, Niki has hosted and executive produced her popular radio show, The Weekend Gardener which airs on News 95.7 FM in Halifax as well as online. For her broadcasting work, Niki won the 2015 Gold Award from GardenComm as ‘Best On-Air Talent'. Niki is very active on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and you can find her gardening videos on Youtube. When she's not writing, speaking, or broadcasting about food gardening Niki is harvesting year-round from her twenty raised bed vegetable garden in Halifax, Nova Scotia which is filled with an eclectic mixture of popular vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans, as well as unique heirloom varieties, and crops from around the world like cucamelons, snake gourds, and za'atar. https://savvygardening.com/about-us/ Links www.savvygardening.com Growing Under Cover by Niki Jabbour - Storey Publishing, 2021

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Dee and Carol talk about the ice storm that left Dee's garden a mess, plus scent in the garden, agrihoods, and the courage it takes to garden sometimes.Some Links:Dee's Post on "No power, but not powerless" Carol's Post on "Those Autumn Crocuses!"The Scentual Garden: Exploring the World of Botanical Plants, by Ken Druse and Botanical Photographs by Ellen Hoverkamp.Welcome to the Agrihood, by Anne DeSimonUprooted: A Gardener Reflects on Beginning Again, by Page DickeyNPR Article about how plants can smell!Link to Carol and Dee's GardenComm webinar on social media taking place on November 5, 2020Email us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  For more info on Carol and her books, visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens.For more info on Dee and her book, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.Affiliate links to purchase any of our books:The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee NashPotted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelHomegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelSeeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelCreatures and Critters: Who's in Your Garden, by Carol J. MichelThe Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel

Carol and Dee discuss scary stuff about gardening and calm all your fears, whether it is a fear of deadheading or of spiders or of killing your plants.Helpful Links:Digz Gloves at Home DepotThe Sneeboer Rockery Trowel Carol uses to plant small bulbs in her lawn from Garden Tool CompanyTED Talk on spiders and silk by Cheryl Y HayashiAn article about spider webs and why they decorate their webs and what that zig-zag part is called (stabilimentum). On the bookshelf: Black Plants: 75 Striking Choices for the Garden, by Paul Bonine (Affiliate Link)Green Fingers  “Everything I plant grows, even me” episode of Night Gallery. Carol's blog post about The Halloween Hare.Link to Carol and Dee's GardenComm webinar on social media taking place on November 5, 2020Email us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  For more info on Carol and her books, visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens.For more info on Dee and her book, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.Affiliate links to purchase any of our books:The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee NashPotted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelHomegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelSeeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelCreatures and Critters: Who's in Your Garden, by Carol J. MichelThe Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel

Carol and Dee talk about cosmos flowers, ornamental peppers, books, calendars, and accept new garden commissions.Some helpful links:Dee's most recent newsletterCarol's most recent newsletterCosmos flower seeds from Botanical InterestsArticle on cosmos flowersOrnamental Pepper Guide   All-America SelectionsOn the Bookshelf:A History of Zinnias by Eric Grinnell (affiliate link) Theodosia: The Flower Wizard of California by Myrtle Shepherd Francis (affiliate link) Backyard Foraging 2021 wall calendar by Ellen Zachos (affiliate link)Link to Carol and Dee's GardenComm webinar on social media taking place on November 5, 2020Email us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  For more info on Carol and her books, visit her website.For more info on Dee and her book, visit her website.Affiliate links to purchase any of our books:The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee NashPotted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelHomegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelSeeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelCreatures and Critters: Who's in Your Garden, by Carol J. MichelThe Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel

This week we are talking to Niki Jabbour. Niki is the award-winning author of three books - The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener (2012 American Horticultural Society Book Award), Groundbreaking Food Gardens, and Niki Jabbour's Veggie Garden Remix (Winner of the 2019 American Horticultural Society Book Award, Winner of the Gold Award from GardenComm, and short-listed for a 2019 Taste Canada Award). She also writes for magazines like Fine Gardening, Horticulture, and Birds & Blooms. Niki is an in-demand speaker, offering seminars and keynotes at events, shows, societies, and greenhouses across North America such as the Northwest Flower & Garden Show, The Dow Gardens, The Philadelphia Flower Show, The Boston Flower Show, and Canada Blooms. For the past 12 years Niki has hosted and executive produced her popular radio show, The Weekend Gardener which airs on News 95.7 FM in Halifax as well as online. For her broadcasting work, Niki won the 2015 Gold Award from GardenComm as 'Best On-Air Talent'. Niki is very active on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and you can find her gardening videos on YouTube. When she's not writing, speaking, or broadcasting about food gardening she's in her twenty raised bed vegetable garden in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  

Dee and Carol talk about yellow mums, fall-blooming crocuses, leftover peppers and more on this week's episode.Some helpful links:Carol's blog post on growing figs.Dee's blog post to taking cuttings of your favorite plants.Saffron Crocus at American MeadowsFloret Flowers websiteOn the Bookshelf: Uprooted: a gardener reflects on beginning again, by Page Dickey.  Link to Margaret Roach's podcast episode with Page. Page Dickey's website.Link to Carol and Dee's GardenComm webinar on social media Email us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  For more info on Carol and her books, visit her website.For more info on Dee and her book, visit her website.Affiliate links to purchase any of our books:The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee NashPotted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelHomegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelSeeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelCreatures and Critters: Who's in Your Garden, by Carol J. MichelThe Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel