Podcasts about Gardening

In honor of the Winter Solstice happening this coming weekend on December 21st at 10:03 AM Pacific, we celebrate land and place-based cultivation from a foundation of cultural and spiritual care leading the way. We're joined in this by Dr. Don Hankins, Professor of Geography and Planning at California State University, Chico. Of Miwok ancestry, Don, for decades now, has focused on applied research of indigenous stewardship practices as a “keystone process to aid in conservation and management of resources”, particularly around the cultural use of fire and and conservation of water. Don has been involved in land management and conservation local organizations and agencies as well as federal and tribal governments. Listen in! Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you for listening over the years, and we hope you'll continue to support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow and engage in even more conversations like these. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. To read more and for many more photos, please visit www.cultivatingplace.com.

Whether you're nurturing a bustling city plot or a country border, there's a spot in everyone's gardens, pots and borders for beautiful, productive perennials throughout the year.Following on from last week's episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange', Arthur is with us again to focus this time on perennials that are light-touch and bountiful for those of us putting together a low-maintenance garden.In this episode, discover:Perennials, shrubs, and self-seeding annuals that provide long-lasting beauty with minimal carePersonal stories, hands-on tips, and garden-tested wisdom to help you with your plant selection and garden upkeepNew and improved varieties bred for reduced invasiveness, greater disease resistance, and extended flowering seasonsPlants that attract bees and other wildlife, showcasing how low-fuss gardens can support biodiversity tooProducts mentioned:Aster x frikartii ‘Mönch'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aster-x-frikartii-monchSalvia x jamensis 'Nachtvlinder'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-x-jamensis-nachtvlinderPhlox paniculata 'David'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-paniculata-davidGeranium 'Rozanne'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geranium-rozanneGeranium wallichianum 'Bloom Me Away'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geranium-wallichianum-bloom-me-awayPennisetum macrourumhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/pennisetum-macrourumChasmanthium latifoliumhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/chasmanthium-latifoliumStipa giganteahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/stipa-giganteaFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Family physician and Associate Professor at Rowan University shares steps to protect yourself from getting sick this winter. Also, some cold weather tips on how to keep indoor plants alive and fresh this winter. Plus, former State Senator and author Dick Harpootlian presents his new book “Dig Me a Grave”, chronicling his time as a prosecutor of the notorious killer Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins. And, Milk Bar founder shares two delicious holiday dessert recipes.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textDee and Carol discuss some of their favorite topics from the past year as they sign off for 2025. To watch this episode on YouTube, click hereFor more information, check out our Substack newsletter.Insect of the WeekSnow fleas, a type of springtail, and Snow Fleas?! Yes, They're Real and Found in IndianaFlowers:Recaps of favorite flowers from 2025 episodesZinniasPansiesLisianthusSignet MarigoldsViolasVegetables:Recaps vegetable topicsCole crops - have we talked people out of them?Why Dee doesn't grow squash (Burpee's self-pollinating squash is ‘Sure Thing.')Microgreens!Start as early as you can in the spring (Peas!)Green beansOn the Bookshelf:Recaps of favorite books from 2025 episodes.Carol: Pansies: How to Grow, Reimagine, and Create Beauty with Pansies and Violas by Brenna Estrada (Amazon Link)Dee: The New Romantic Garden by Jo Thompson (Amazon Link), also Vintage Roses by Jane EastoeDirt:Forget Pantone's Cloud Dancer… All the colors of the year for 2026…from The Spruce, and Rabbit Holes:Dee: Songlever on InstagramCarol: Another Lost Lady of Garden Writing, Thalassa CrusoCheck out our affiliate links here.  Thank you for listening and supporting us!Support the showOn Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

December 13, 2025 - Texas Lawn and Garden Hour by Neil Sperry

December 13, 2025 - 1PM KLIF by Neil Sperry

December 14, 2025 - 8AM WBAP by Neil Sperry

This weeks episode I got to catch up with Garry Ashton from Aussie Lawn Stars another Green Industry Podcast. I also had my Christmas party! Dont forget our new LLEE10 code for 10% off at catch-pro.com.au And our TBL10 to receive 10% off at musclebeard.com.au I hope you all enjoy this episode of Into The Green Podcast.Into The Green Podcast is where lawn care legends, landscapers, and industry entrepreneurs come to grow. From business tips and equipment chat to stories, sidebars, and industry trends, this show covers everything that keeps your blades sharp and your mind thriving. Got insights or questions? Leave us a message on our SpeakPipe call-in line—you might hear yourself on an upcoming episode!Link Below ⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.speakpipe.com/IntothegreenpodcastOr send your voice recording to intothegreenpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke gives us tips on how to tell if the compost we have is of good quality.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

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This week, Nathan urges you to test your garden and see if it passes with a stellar grade! Using winter to assess the state of your garden is perfect because you really can see "through" the garden rather than just looking at it. With the 10 checkpoints Nathan provides, you will be able to take your garden from lackluster to filled with luster!

Winter is arriving in the UK, so while Saul and Lucy hunker down, don layers and fire up the kettle more frequently than usual, what do their minds turn to in the garden? This is the perfect season for clearance of 2025 growth, for establishing new designs and for de-cluttering stores and greenhouses. Any hours that you can put into the garden now, will reward you hugely come spring and summer, when the jobs mount up. Quick - more tea and biscuits!Many of our listeners will know Martin Fish from his wonderful podcast Pots and Trowels - a gardener very much anchored in the Northern climes of the UK but also a Senior Show judge, Gardens advisor for the RHS and former nursery man. Martin (along with his wide Gill) has been an ever present fixture at many Flower Shows and always has his finger on the pulse of gardening in this country. So we have a good chat about the state of horticulture especially at the Flower Shows and also a little insight into his new garden too.LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Welcome to another episode of Mid-South Gardening featuring Vador Vance, Kenneth Mabry, and Jim Crowder! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most Kiwis will be taking time off over the summer, and while most of us are probably looking forward to relaxing before next year kicks back in, some will be looking for things to do. If you're searching for ideas, Kate Hall has a few ideas for sustainable activities you can do over the summer break. Waste audit Go through one week's worth of rubbish and see what the main culprits are, then make a plan for how to reduce those in the new year (e.g. bread packets, see if your local bakery will let you bring your own cloth bag to get bread or find a recipe and start making your own). Gardening Start small with herbs or start even smaller by getting a book out of the library on gardening (Edible Garden by Kath Irvine is great and NZ based). Pick your own fruit Go to a pick-your-own berry spot and stock up – preserve or freeze them to eat all year round! Beach cleanup Attend a local one or do your own at your favourite beach (we enjoy beaches a lot during summer so it's great to give back!). Explore a regional park and learn about the local ecology Start a conversation At a BBQ or Christmas function, talk with someone about sustainable living, what/if their values are sustainable – keep the convo positive and curious. Start a compost Summer is ideal because everything breaks down faster – and you have time to set one up! A worm farm, bokashi or compost is great. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie McCracken joins the podcast today and shares stories of his adventures all over the US, marathon training, and his lesser-known hobby of gardening. Check out Jamie on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JamieMcCrackenBe sure to check out Outdoor Vitals and their massive sale going on now!: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ

Deb Tribe and expert green thumb Sophie Thomson from ABC Talkback Gardening took the show to Adelaide Central Market, catching up with the author of 'Wildlife of Greater Adelaide'.

Yes, I realise it won't be summer for another week or so, but the following observations are just a few Gardeners' Tips to muck around with: Ancistrocerus gazella is an introduced “potters wasp” from Europe. It got here decades ago and is a really cute predatory wasp that does some great things in your quarter acre paradise. This little wasplet makes nice nests inside hollow tubes and then it goes on the hunt for small caterpillars, usually the leafrollers that silk your leaves together and chew from within their leaf-silk tent. Ancistrocerus paralyses the caterpillars, lays an egg on them and cements the quarry and its own potential baby inside the carefully chosen tube. Of course, the caterpillar will become food for the ectoparasite, and this helps to reduce the chewing damage on your roses, perennials and other plants. Here's a tip: create a bunch of small-diameter bamboo tubes as a choice of real estate for these wasps to live in. The accommodation runs a little bit like that of the mason wasp (who gets their kids —larvae— to feed on paralysed spiders). Frustrated Cucurbit growers (cucumbers, melons, marrow, courgettes, you name it) often complain at this time of the year that their plants simply don't set fruit at all; in fact, the plant almost exclusively produces male flowers and hardly any female flowers! Yep, common complaint. If there is a scarcity of pollinators the plant “thinks” there isn't enough pollen/there are not enough pollinators to fertilise the female flowers, so it creates more male flowers to “compensate”. A remedy that works toward solving the problem is to have a lot of Pollen and Nectar plants surrounding the cucumber/melon, etc, so that a heap of pollinating insects are constantly patrolling the area. The first female flower will then almost certainly get her turn, and the plant “knows” it's okay to produce more female flowers. If you can achieve that from mid-spring onwards, all will be well! Talking about pollinators, have a look out for the Wool Carder Bee! It's another introduced pollinating insect from Europe, and it has some quite amazing behaviours. It loves to hover and fly around the Lamiate flowers in your garden, stuff like Salvias, and lamb's ear. These types of plants are its favourite food, and it defends its patch fiercely by chasing away other pollinators – bees, bumble bees, and even wasps! It does so by dive-bombing these “interlopers” with almost Top Gun-like sorties. They will even squeeze bees and bumble bees between their abdominal segments, festooned with spikes! Gruesome stuff, especially when then mortally wound these bees. When wool carder bees start nest building, they scrape off the fine, light-coloured hairs off the leaves of certain plants (remember lamb's ear!) and work these fibres into the most delicate, soft and insulating ball that acts as nest nurseries for their larvae and pupae in development. Their name (wool carder bee) tells the story of their ability to cut off the hairs and fibres and use those resources to create brilliantly designed nests for their babies. When you point all this activity out to the kids, you'll find they will be busy observing aerial battles and dogfights, right in your back yard! I think it's worth-while to plant some lamb's ear, just for the entertainment value alone. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Cultivating Place we celebrate one woman's long-standing and loving cultivation of place in rural New Jersey. Janet Mavec is the steward and student of Bird Haven Farm, which after many years of learning from and loving, she now celebrates in word and image in her new place-based memoir: Bird Haven Farm the Story of An Original American Garden, written by Janet and photographed by Ngoc Minh Ngo, out now from Rizzoli Press. This is a conversation about a beautiful, ecological, and intentional human and place collaboration to begin tying up the CP lessons of this season, and looking forward to seeding and inspiring the coming seasons! Enjoy! Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you for listening over the years, and we hope you'll continue to support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow and engage in even more conversations like these. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. To read more and for many more photos, please visit www.cultivatingplace.com.

Carol Klein has had an interesting, illustrious, and often surprising life and career from jobs as varied as a bus conductor cleaner and art teacher to gardener and TV presenter. She's travelled, got herself into and out of many precarious situations often, but not always in search of plants, and she's met fascinating people along the way. Join us as Carol unearths some of the fascinating stories that have got her to where she is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ideal garden for our busy daily lives has a border bursting with colour, without the need for hours spent toiling to achieve it.This week's episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange' is the perfect antidote to fussy flowers - Arthur Parkinson returns to laud the best self-seeding perennials for a low-maintenance garden brimming with lasting impact and scent.You'll hear inspiring ornamentals and edibles to sow, how best to maintain their beauty with minimal effort, and which varieties are most tolerant of tricky soil.In this episode, discover:The beauty and resilience of self-seeding, low-maintenance perennials in creating effortless gardensHow personal stories and childhood memories shape our gardening choices and appreciation for certain plantsPractical tips for encouraging thriving gardens with minimal intervention, including soil, watering, and deadheading adviceEnhancing gardens for wildlife by choosing plants that support pollinators through every stage of their life cycleOrder Arthur's new book - Hen Party: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/459749/hen-party-by-parkinson-arthur/9780241674703Products mentioned:Alcea rosea 'Giant Single Mixed'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hollyhock-giant-single-mixedEuphorbia oblongatahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/euphorbia-oblongataHelleborus argutifoliushttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-argutifoliusPapaver rupifragum 'Orange Feathers'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-rupifragum-orange-feathersRed Valerian (Centranthus ruber)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/centranthus-ruber-coccineaAlchemilla mollishttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/alchemilla-mollisVerbena bonariensishttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-bonariensisVerbena officinalis var. grandiflora 'Bampton'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-officinalis-var-grandiflora-bamptonAubrieta deltoidea 'Cascade Mix'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aubrieta-deltoidea-cascade-mixLychnis coronaria (Rose campion)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lychnis-coronariaGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

B Brooks is the Managing Director and a Course Director at the English Gardening School, based at London's Chelsea Physic Garden. Former students include Cleve West, Butter Wakefield, Rachel de Thame, Joe Swift and Manoj Malde, and the list goes on! Like many eminent gardeners, B's career began in a completely different field, and she began her transition to gardening 15 years ago at the English Gardening School. In this episode, Dan & Julia find out why B made the change and how she became one of the most prominent figures in garden design. Listen for advice on how to design your own garden, and elevate your gardening skills to a new level.Jobs for the fortnightBring forced bulbs into warm, bright light to encourage flowering over Christmas and New Year.Plant garlic this month; you need a cold snap to force the cloves to divide and grow.Clean, sharpen and oil tools ready for the seasons ahead. Use white vinegar to remove surface rust; if that doesn't remove it all, use a Crean Mate rust and sap eraser.Don't walk on lawns if they are frozen; you will snap the blades and cause damage. Wait for the temperature to rise before stepping out.Continue to prune apples and pears. Use attractive prunings in Christmas arrangements to produce support for other flowers.Make festive decorations and gather pine cones, etc., for the Christmas table. Pine cones can be encouraged to open by warming them gently in an oven.Keep houseplants in a light, warm room; hold off on watering too much, and stop feeding until spring. Watch out for aphids, which can spread like wildfire in the right conditions.If you are bringing a cut Christmas tree into the house, make sure you keep the base of the trunk in water.Try to stop pond water from freezing by floating a ball in the water. Whatever you do, don't attempt to break the ice manually as the impact can disturb pond life.Prune grape vines, remove last year's growth, leaving approximately 4 of the most vigorous canes, then prune these back to 15 buds per cane. Vines benefit from a hard cut. Using anvil secateurs will make this repetitive job much more bearable.Website links:Dan Cooper GardenDan's advice on choosing a real Christmas treeParker's PatchThe English Gardening SchoolBB Garden DesignExpertly produced by Scott Kennett at Red Lighthouse Local Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What role can social entrepreneurship have in building soil health and achieving positive ecological goals?Mary and Eric explore this question with Dr. Christine Mahoney of the University of Virginia's Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy and Wayflowering Flower Farm. Dr. Mahoney shares her own experiences with social enterprises, systems thinking, and regenerative organic flower farming in this episode. Dr. Mahoney reflects on the catalytic effect organizations and businesses can have on innovation and change, such as enriching the soil, enhancing biodiversity, sequestering carbon, strengthening local ecosystems, and supporting pollinator habitats.To learn more about cut-your-own flower opportunities and immersive experiences at Wayflowering Flower Farm, please visit https://www.wayflowering.com/.If you want to become a member of the Central Virginia Flower Collective, send an email inquiry to CVAFlowers@gmail.com. If you are interested in impact investing, specifically related to displaced people and refugees, please visit the Refugee Investment Network that Dr. Mahoney helped found at https://refugeeinvestments.org/As always, we encourage you to cooperate with other farmers, graziers, and gardeners for peer-to-peer learning and to follow the four core soil health principles: 1) Keep the soil covered -- Cover crops are our friends and allies; avoid bare fallows;2) Minimize soil disturbance -- Practice no-till or gentle tillage as much as possible in your field or garden;3) Maximize living roots year-round -- to improve biodiversity, soil structure, and life in the soil; and4) Energize with diversity -- through crop rotation, high-quality food for soil and plants, farm enterprises, and livestock integration. If you have questions about soil and water conservation practices, natural resource concerns, and soil health principles and practices to restore the life in your soil, call or visit a USDA Service Center, a Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District office, or your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office.  4 the Soil: A Conversation is made possible with funding support from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and The Agua Fund. Other partners include the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; Virginia Cooperative Extension; Virginia State University; Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation; and partners of the Virginia Soil Health Coalition.Disclaimer: Views expressed on this podcast are those of each individual guest.To download a copy of this, or any other show, visit the website 4thesoil.org. Music used during today's program is courtesy of the Flip Charts. All rights reserved. 4 the Soil: A Conversation is produced by On the Farm Radio in collaboration with Virginia Tech. The host and co-hosts are Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt.

November 30, 2025 - 8AM WBAP by Neil Sperry

November 29, 2025 - 1PM KLIF by Neil Sperry

December 6, 2025 - Texas Lawn and Garden Hour by Neil Sperry

December 6, 2025 - 1PM KLIF by Neil Sperry

December 7, 2025 - 8AM WBAP by Neil Sperry

Hi Toasters!Welcome back!This week we're diving into the Amazon purchase history of comedian, Instagrammer, and podcast host Holly Morris. Together we'll voyage into some seriously eclectic online shopping habits, from cosplay costumes and portable projectors to silicon toilet brushes and inflatable fat suits. We chat impulsive job changes, how home is truly where the heart is, we talk ADHD and autism, and make sure we stop off for a serious tangent on toilet paper and maths.What a show! And it's all yours to enjoy!Team Toast xx TikTok Instagram YouTube New Episodes every Tuesday and Thursday 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:02 Holly Morris' Purchase History Highlights01:19 Diving into Holly's Amazon Orders03:57 Holly's Job History and Quirky Stories05:34 The Facebook Generation07:19 2020 Purchases and Lockdown Life10:51 Influencer Life and Product Reviews20:28 Gardening and Lazy Hacks23:10 Emotional Reactions and ADHD25:02 Family Dynamics and Dog's Birthday27:23 Self-Help Books and Personal Growth28:49 Funny Amazon Purchases39:18 Instagram Facade and Picnic Realities40:25 Organic Products and Toilet Paper Subscriptions42:47 Podcast Promotion and Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, The Slow Down Season, we explore how nature invites us to pause, reset, and realign our lives as we enter the quieter, colder months. This is the perfect episode for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or craving a more intentional, peaceful pace. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why slowing down is essential for emotional and physical health • How nature's rhythms can guide our own • Practical ways to simplify, declutter, and reconnect • How to set boundaries heading into the holidays • How this season nurtures renewal, rest, and spiritual grounding • How slowing down now prepares you for a better spring What's ONE thing you can slow down this week? Let us know via email at realsmallscalelife@gmail.com!

On Monday's show: Colin Allred is dropping out of next year's U.S. Senate race and is running for Congress instead. That is just the latest move ahead of today's filing deadline, and after Supreme Court approval of the new Texas Congressional maps. We consider what other scrambling we might see today and what it all means for longtime members of Congress from here in Houston and elsewhere in Texas who have hard decisions to make.Also this hour: We discuss why the Houston metro area is one of a handful in the nation with more traffic deaths last year than homicides and what if anything can be done about it.Then, Meg Tapp from the Garden Club of Houston answers questions about how to maintain the plants in your home or garden.And we discuss the latest developments in Houston sports with Jeff Balke.Watch

Dr. Allan Armitage joins me with some exciting news, and talking about firs with the 'Christmas tree guru' from UGA's Horticulture Dept., Mark Czarnota

This weeks episode is a real quick recap of the weekend that was. I headed down to the Alpha Blokes Race Day at Rosehill in Sydney. Bobby Big Pickle called in to tell us how he's going as well. Dont forget our new LLEE10 code for 10% off at catch-pro.com.au And our TBL10 to receive 10% off at musclebeard.com.au I hope you all enjoy this episode of Into The Green Podcast.Into The Green Podcast is where lawn care legends, landscapers, and industry entrepreneurs come to grow. From business tips and equipment chat to stories, sidebars, and industry trends, this show covers everything that keeps your blades sharp and your mind thriving. Got insights or questions? Leave us a message on our SpeakPipe call-in line—you might hear yourself on an upcoming episode!Link Below ⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.speakpipe.com/IntothegreenpodcastOr send your voice recording to intothegreenpodcast@gmail.com

A homespun guide to some of the gifts our contributors are thinking about to  make things merry and brighter. The ‘Two Toms' and Steve Lowe with some wonderful ideas, that don't have to cost a fortune, but may help to save the planet and ourselves. Support the showYou can follow Tom Pattinson, Steve and Tom Cadwallender and our wonderful guests and featured flowers, birds and projects on X via: @gardenersradio @TheNatureGarden and on Facebook: The Nature Garden. And you can also tune in to our monthly live radio show on Saturdays at 11am on www.lionheartradio.com Or email us: gardenersradio@outlook.comThank you for your support!Music link: Gaia by Carl Cape Band on Amazon Music - Amazon.co.uk

Gardening can be a daunting enterprise, especially for a beginner. Heck, even skilled gardeners still kill plants. The quest to become a better gardener is a lifelong journey and thanks to people like my guest today, taking the leap doesn't have to be scary. Joining us is horticulturist and author Chloe Foster who has written an amazing book called "The Rookie Gardener" to help you in your gardening journey. Listen in as we explore how feeding native caterpillars with native plants started her journey and why she wants to help you discover your passion for plants as well. This episode was produced in part by April, Dana, Lilith, Sanza, Eva, Yellowroot, Wisewren, Nadia, Heidi, Blake, Josh, Laure, R.J., Carly, Lucia, Dana, Sarah, Lauren, Strych Mind, Linda, Sylvan, Austin, Sarah, Ethan, Elle, Steve, Cassie, Chuck, Aaron, Gillian, Abi, Rich, Shad, Maddie, Owen, Linda, Alana, Sigma, Max, Richard, Maia, Rens, David, Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura, Sung, NOK, Stephen, Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta, Elizabeth, Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts, Pattypollinators, Peter, Judson, Ella, Alex, Dan, Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.

Biochar expert Kelpie Wilson of Wilson Biochar talks about what inspired the study of biochar, what it is, what comprises good quality biochar, and what one can expect from applying good quality biochar to soils.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

In this episode we dive into the hidden causes behind root problems and share practical solutions you can start using today to revive and strengthen your plant foundation. From environmental stress to nutrient imbalances, we unravel it all — so your roots can thrive again.Support the show

Learn more about botanicbootcamp.com.JOHN LITTLE BIOJohn Little has been reimagining what urban nature can be since founding the Grass Roof Company in 1998.  Over the past 25+ years, John has designed and built more than 400 small green-roof structures and various other species-rich planting with walls engineered for nesting, hibernation, and year-round habitat.His nonprofit Care Not Capital pushes for a fundamental shift to redirect funds from one-off capital projects toward ongoing, human-powered stewardship that benefits both biodiversity and communities.Here are the core ideas John argues for—putting the best gardeners in the poorest places, moving money from capital into care, understanding that gardened places are best for biodiversity and people, moving novel landscapes higher up the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) metric, understanding that a modern public space gardener is much more than a horticulturist, keeping waste on site and using it to make places beautiful and biodiverse, and putting soil and plants on roofs.You can connect with John on Instagram at @grassroofco and @carenotcapital.

In this episode, I sit down with Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, a pest management expert with over 30 years of hands-on experience. Suzanne breaks down the garden pest truths that most growers never hear—what really causes infestations, how to prevent them, and why common advice often falls short. We dive into beneficial insects, biological controls, monitoring strategies, and sustainable approaches that actually work. Nature DisturbedMother Nature is one weird ladyListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Why keep spending money on a cut Christmas tree that you know will be brown and crispy by the second day of the new year when you could be decorating a living tree that can be planted and enjoyed for the next one hundred years or more? Nathan explains how to take care of a living tree indoors over the holidays and provides you with a list of the top tree kinds to use! He then continues the conversation on evergreens and talks about native evergreens that can be used in a variety of ways including hiding that junk pile your neighbor keeps growing in your direct line of sight!

Winter is arriving in the UK, so while Saul and Lucy hunker down, don layers and fire up the kettle more frequently than usual, what do their minds turn to in the garden? This is the perfect season for clearance of 2025 growth, for establishing new designs and for de-cluttering stores and greenhouses. Any hours that you can put into the garden now, will reward you hugely come spring and summer, when the jobs mount up. Quick - more tea and biscuits!Podcast listeners have turned Lucy's head from the garden this week, as talk of her favourite biscuit reach a peak. But, she's regained her focus by making Christmas wreaths and playing with her new toy: the Scheppach RS400 compost sieve. Saul, meanwhile has been taking a spin in the Stonelands' 4x4, to source a Christmas tree for the family. He's also been attempting to extract himself physically and emotionally from the Stonelands estate - a process that is taking him longer than anticipated. Wisley glasshouse staff, watch out...LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Hey Neighbor! December is a quieter month in the garden, but there is still plenty to do. Tonight, we cover how to protect your plants from surprise freezes, what cool-season crops you can still plant, and how to prepare your beds for early spring. We walk through the best greens, roots, herbs, and flowers to plant this month, plus the fertilizers each crop needs to stay healthy through winter. December is also the perfect time to clear off that to-do list. We will make sure you don't miss a thing. We also explain which plants you should avoid fertilizing this month and why timing matters. Join us as we help you make the most of your December garden and set up for a strong start to the new year.Onion Plants: https://growhoss.com/collections/onion-plantsFertilizers: https://tinyurl.com/growhoss-fertilizersWEBSITE - https://growhoss.com/EMAIL NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP - https://bit.ly/3CXsBAlJOIN OUR ROW BY ROW COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/rowbyrowFOLLOW US:Facebook - https://facebook.com/hosstools​Instagram - https://instagram.com/growhossTikTok- https://tiktok.com/@gardeningwithhossPinterest- https:/pinterest.com/growhoss#hossgardening#vegetablegarden​#hoss#getdirty#hosstoolsseeds#growyourownfood#growhoss#hosstools#howtostartseeds#gardening

Have you ever wondered how a simple backyard garden can grow into a thriving YouTube channel that inspires gardeners everywhere?In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Claudia of In The Garden with Claudia, a Zone 8b gardener in Oregon who transformed a small suburban space into a blooming cut flower haven. What began as a creative outlet during the pandemic soon became a beloved YouTube channel where gardeners turn for honest tips, beautiful garden tours, and a dose of encouragement.Claudia shares how she started gardening only a few years ago, the steps she took to rebuild her clay soil, why dahlias became her signature flower, and how she balances content creation with a full-time job. She also opens up about perfectionism, embracing failure, following big dreams, and staying true to your creative path.If you have ever felt intimidated by gardening or wondered whether to share your own story online, this conversation will inspire you to begin right where you are.Connect with Claudia:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InTheGardenWithClaudiaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthegardenwithclaudiaJoin the waitlist for the first ever Profitable Dahlia Summit:The first ever Profitable Dahlia Summit is happening March 3 to 4, 2026 as a virtual two day event. It will feature an incredible lineup of growers, educators, and experts who will walk you through what it takes to grow, market, and sell dahlias with confidence. Join the waitlist to get early access to tickets, bonus trainings from speakers, and the best pricing. If you want to learn from some of the most inspiring voices in the dahlia world, add your name today: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/np92jqeu5aConnect with Jennifer, Host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast:Website: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefloweringfarmhouse/Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thebackyardbouquetpodcast/Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/thefloweringfarmhousenewsletter*** Rate, Review, & Follow The Backyard Bouquet ***If you enjoyed this episode, will you please consider leaving the podcast a review? Your review helps make the podcast more discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes.New episodes every week to help keep your garden blooming!

A recent pilot study conducted by researchers from Texas A&M University introduced small indoor hydroponic gardens to cancer patients to assess their effects on mood, nutrition, and overall well-being Over eight weeks, participants showed measurable improvements in emotional health, reduced depression, and higher quality-of-life scores, with notable gains emerging as early as week four of the program Hydroponics offers accessibility but lacks the biological richness of soil, which contains living microbes that recycle nutrients, support plant immunity, and strengthen your own microbiome If you choose hydroponics, use organic nutrient sources like compost tea or seaweed extract, maintain airflow, limit LED exposure, and place it near natural sunlight to support plant vitality and your own well-being For immunocompromised individuals, strict cleanliness is essential when using hydroponics to prevent harmful bacteria like Salmonella or Listeria

The Klamath Mountains are a rich site of diversity in Northern California and Southern Oregon, celebrated in Michael Kauffmann and Justin Garwood's book The Klamath Mountains, a Natural History, from Kauffmann's Back Country Press.  Kauffmann's most recent book, co-written with Matt Ritter, is California Trees, was just awarded The National Outdoor Book Award, and in honor of the seeds of that book being planted by all that Back Country Press does in this world, this week we revisit the fertile Klamath Mountains and our last conversation with Michael and Justin Garwood! Enjoy! This week, we take a broader look at the mighty, now-undammed Klamath River and its namesake region, exploring the importance of knowing any place better from multiple perspectives for truly effective and durable conservation to be possible.  We're in conversation with Michael Kauffman, research plant ecologist, educator, and founder with his botanist wife Allison of the ecologically focused Backcountry Press, and Justin Garwood, Environmental Scientist for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, with a focus on fisheries. Michael and Justin have spent the better part of the last decade curating and editing a cohort of 34 expert contributors to a new, and, really, the first comprehensive, Natural History of the Klamath Mountains, one of the most biodiverse temperate mountain ranges on earth. Listen in! Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you for listening over the years, and we hope you'll continue to support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow and engage in even more conversations like these. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. To read more and for many more photos, please visit www.cultivatingplace.com.

Discover Adam's early gardening influences and the people who have helped him throughout his career - from his younger years with Scruffy Nan in the garden, to his informative years in Devon and with landscape gardener Geoff Hamilton. This podcast was recorded at Gardeners' World Live with Nicki Chapman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following on from last week's wintry themed episode on containers, this week we're setting our sights on the summer ahead, on what'll bring colour to your pots at the season's peak.Josie's absolute burning passion is containers, and this week she gives her plant picks for pots taking us through summer and autumn.Join us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange' as we delve into the ‘thriller, filler, pillar, spiller' method for arranging containers, which combinations have stood out in their trials, and how to gently treat your flowers for maximum impact.In this episode, discover:The “thriller, filler, pillar, spiller” secret to building showstopping containers that brim with colour and texture right through summer to autumnSarah and Josie's favourite plants that promise to lift your pots from simple to spectacularHow to keep blooms coming with gentle, tried-and-true maintenance tips, from deadheading tricks to overwintering Plant pairings and playful combinations, perfect for either grand displays or tiny terracesProducts mentioned:Pelargonium 'Designer White' (Zonal)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-designer-whiteAbelia x grandiflorahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/abelia-x-grandifloraThunbergia alata 'African Sunset'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thunbergia-african-sunsetIpomoea lobatahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/ipomoea-lobata-mina-lobataSalvia 'Peach Melba'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-peach-melbaNemesia 'Lady Ruby'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nemesia-lady-rubyGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Send us a textDee and Carol talked about plants for Christmas, growing root vegetables, two books on Christmas plants, and more!For more information, check out our newsletter.To watch this episode on YouTube, click here.  Flowers mentioned:Amaryllis Christmas Cactus  Rosemary Poinsettia PaperwhitesCarol's article about Christmas Plants in Family Handyman is still out there!Dee has a post on how to grow amaryllis and paperwhites indoors. Vegetables:Getting to the root of things. Root vegetables:Vegetables discussed included: Sweet Potatoes Parsnips Potatoes Turnips CarrotsOn the Bookshelf:Decking the Halls: The Folklore and Traditions of Christmas Plants by Linda Allen (2000) andDecking the Halls: Trees, Flowers, Herbs & Greenery to Celebrate the Holiday Season by Janet Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau (2025)Dirt:Disney's Record Breaking Tomato TreeRabbit Holes:Dee: King and Conquerer on Amazon Prime.Carol:  Lost Ladies of Garden Writing who wrote Christmas-themed books  Check out our affiliate links here.  We appreciate all our listeners and readers, and love it when you send us suggestions. Do you have a suggestion for a topic we should discuss or for our We Do Not Care segment? If so, send it our way!Have a great week, everyone!Support the showOn Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

Soil specialist and consultant Dr. Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health talks about the different types and depths of tillage and how some tillage can be beneficial for certain soils.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.