Podcasts about Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

Guina Hammond is the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's program manager of sustainable communities. She is also deeply involved in her hometown of Philadelphia as a certified organic landcare professional, PHS Tree Tender, Penn State Master Gardener, and planning team member for the Mid-Atlantic Woody & Perennial Plant Conference.  In addition to that incredible list of accomplishments, Guina is a down-to-earth plant lover at heart who desires to bring gardening to the doorstep of your everyday neighbor. As the founding member of the Chester Avenue Community Garden, a PHS-supported garden, she has grown award-winning produce for the past 38 years. CP Guest Host Abra Lee is in conversation with Guina this week to learn and share more. Enjoy! Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you so much for listening over the years and we hope you'll support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow even more of these types of conversations. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. To read more and for many more photos, please visit www.cultivatingplace.com.

Originally released July 4, 2023. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in April 2025.In this week's episode, we speak with Matt Rader, the President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. We dig deep into environmental justice and what it means for people to have access to green spaces and the many positive effects it has not only on the aesthetic of a city but the many mental, physical, social, and overall health benefits.  We've been wanting to cover this for a long time and Matt beautifully walks us through what environmental justice is, how it affects all of us, and the many models and programs PHS has put into effect to give Philadelphia access, experience, and a deeper and healthier connection to nature. We are so grateful to PHS and Matt Rader for his time, heart, and absolute dedication to getting Philly more access, agency, and connection to all things green. Lots of Love.Show Notes:Conquer The Soil InstagramPHS Online

From the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Seth Pearsoll, VP and Creative Director of the Philadelphia Flower Show, discussed the 2025 edition, Gardens of Tomorrow and Entrance Garden, “Futura Florentia.” He explains Gardens of Tomorrow will showcase the power of plants, sustainability, and innovation. We talked about PHS, founded in 1827, to advance the health and well-being of the Greater Philadelphia region. Started in 1829 the Flower Show showcases diverse and sustainable plant varieties and garden and design concepts across acres of garden displays as well as world-renowned competitions in horticulture and artistic floral arranging, gardening presentations and demonstrations, and special events. As a fundraiser, the Flower Show supports PHS programming that creates healthier living environments, increases access to fresh food and provides jobs and work programs for youth and the formerly incarcerated. PHS works in over 250 neighborhoods in a network of public gardens and landscapes with year-round programming that includes the Tree Tenders, putting trees to cool and beautify neighborhoods, planting public gardens in vacant lots and delivering horticulture programs to schools. Now in its 196th year, The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the premiere horticultural event of its kind in the United States and one of the world’s most recognized, drawing exhibitors and visitors from around the globe and pumping over 65 million into the city economy. In addition to the professional exhibitors, local high school and college horticulturists from Lankenau High School Mercer County Community College, The Lakeside School, Temple University and Delaware Valley University will offer future-focused environmental and sustainability displays. For the first time, the Flower Show will feature a student-created floral exhibition by Bucks County Community College’s Floral Design Program. The educational lecture series, Know to Grow, returns with industry experts leading presentations on topics including garden design, vegetable gardening, native plants, container gardening, shade gardening and houseplants. Great Grow Along - the world’s largest virtual garden festival, will present a gardening experts and authors sharing tips, ideas, and inspiration for your home garden. In addition to the Hamilton Court juried plant competition and the vendor marketplace there will be special activities through the week. At Artisan Row guests can work side-by-side with 8 artisans to create fresh floral crowns, Flower Show candles, custom scents, fresh and dried bouquets, terrariums, hand painted vases, botanical jewelry, custom hats, bags and more. Butterflies Live! returns with a butterfly kiosk shop at the end. Families can enjoy the free Kids Cocoon, a kid-focused play space in partnership with The Franklin Institute where they can plant seedlings, enjoy story time, and participate in activities 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, excluding Sunday, March 9. Kids Cocoon will feature a Flower Show-themed version of TFI's Creation Station, where children can create floral-inspired masterpieces using LEGO® bricks. At Bloom Bar and pop-up Bloom Bar carts you can purchase pre-assembled, fresh floral crowns in the heart of the Show floor. At Family Frolic Sunday, March 2 there will be hands-on activities and entertainment for families with programming and activities in partnership with museums, nonprofits, and universities; Blossom and Breathe on Friday, March 7 with wellness vendors and yoga in a botanical bazaar, and the popular Flowers After Hours after-hours dance party Saturday, March 8! They invite you to dress in your boldest, most eccentric best, and enjoy alien encounter photo ops, galaxy-inspired cocktails, and a space fashion show. Plus, music will be curated by SNACKTIME, the live band for “They Call it Late Night” with Jason Kelce on ESPN, and DJs: Muhammad Carr, Lady B and Touchtone, and Val Fleury. Members can visit the show on Friday, February 29 before the annual Gala, and PHS will again offer Early Morning Tours and Early Morning Photography Tours. Members also enjoy discounts at the show and a members lounge with special private lectures. For information about membership and PHS programming throughout the year, as well as Flower Show tours and Gala and Flowers After Hours tickets go to PHSonline.org.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Andrew Bunting (Vice President of Horticulture) from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Topics include how gardening has changed over the years as well as the view on native plants, PHS and the wonderful work and programs they offer, how they incorporate native plants into urban gardens as well as the internationally renowned Philadelphia Flower Show, and what the future holds for the PHS. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society - Website /  Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet - Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

Bloomers in the Garden • 2.1.25 • Clarkson's Farm • PHS Gold Medal Plants • Stone Veneers, Cold Calamity • Pond Problems • & More! During the bone chilling cold I discovered a TV Show on Prime Clarkson's Farm. If you remember Jeremy Clarkson from the English version of Top Gear, he's started a 1000 acre farm with NO experience! In our 1st segment we'll try to get you hooked! Each year the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society introduces new plants in their Gold Medal Plant Program. Hear all about the Gold Medal Winners for 2025 in our 2nd segment. I've always been a 'Stone Snob.' I always thought using “Real Stone” was the only way to go. I may be softening my position. Her all about it in our 3rd segment! Temperatures were in the single digits most mornings last week. That may take a toll on our landscapes and gardens. Listen in during our 4th Segment. The freezing temperatures affected my pond hear all about it in our final segment! Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley Saturdays at 8am 860am WWDB-AM Saturday at 6am & 5pm 93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word"....   NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR   Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len is your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations. Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center.   Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com ....

Send us a textSummary: Bill and I talk about the history of Public Gardens, and the history and future of Sarah P. Duke Gardens. This interview was recorded on September 20th 2024, before Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina.________________________________________________________Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It's free if you want it to be!________________________________________________________Big Take Aways:- The connection of Public Garden to “Rural” Cemeteries.- The creation, design, and history of Sarah P. Duke Gardens- A lot of new vocab words!________________________________________________________About Bill LeFevre: Bill LeFevre is executive director of Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Duke University.  His education includes a B.S. in Landscape Design from the University of Connecticut and an M.S. in Public Horticulture Administration as a fellow in the Longwood Graduate Program at the University of Delaware. Since being named as Duke Gardens' first full-time director in 2007, the Gardens has completed over $12,000,000 in capital projects including the Durham Toyama Sister Cities Pavilion and Pine Clouds Mountain Stream in the Ruth Mary Meyer Japanese Garden, the restoration of the Roney Fountain and Mary Duke Biddle Rose Garden, the Piedmont Prairie, and completion of the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden, a pilot project of the national Sustainable Sites Initiative.  Bill is currently leading development of the proposed Garden Gateway, a $30 million capital program to redesign the main entry experience and provide much-needed facility expansion and visitor amenities.In recent years, Duke Gardens has been ranked among the top 10 public gardens in the country and been awarded Horticulture Magazine's Award for Garden Excellence from the American Public Gardens Association.Bill is a past president of the American Public Gardens Association, previously served as executive director of Bartram's Garden in Philadelphia and managed the Parks Revitalization Project at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society following a successful career in commercial landscape construction and service in the United States Navy as a carrier-based air traffic controller. Connect with Bill: Website | LinkedInMentioned in the show:- Mount Auburn Cemetery- Chelsea Physic Garden- Bartrams Garden- PUBLIC GARDEN MAGAZINE- Allée Definition & Meaning- https://gardens.duke.edu/- The Garden Gateway Project- Join & Give________________________________________________________Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It's free if you want it to be!Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Ca

In this episode, we talk with Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, about garden watering tips. The plant profile is on Alstroemeria 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 Garden Yoga from Christy Page of Green Prints. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 112: Summer Garden Refresh https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-112-summer.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 165: Gardening and the Weather with Margaret Roach https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-165-gardening.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 121: Gold Medal Plants https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-121-gold-medal.html Links: ~ Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network: https://cocorahs.org/ ~ DRAMM Water Breaker Nozzle: https://amzn.to/4bGMbOM* ~ How to Water Plants While Away and Sustain a Summer Garden (phsonline.org) *Amazon affiliate link. Any purchases made from the link may add a few pennies to the GardenDC account, but will not impact the prices you pay. 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 PanepentoMusic: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 7-13-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

​Sally McCabe is Associate Director of Community Education and Community Gardens at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. planetphiladelphia.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kay-wood9/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kay-wood9/support

In this episode Jenny Rose Carey, a seasoned horticulturalist, shares how her garden thrives with her smart water-wise practices.Despite 45 inches of rain annually, she emphasizes harmony with natural weather patterns, practical tips and personal anecdotes.She offers valuable insights into tricks and sustainable practices.Born into a family of botanists and gardeners in England, she's now dedicated to sharing her expertise through writing, speaking, and tending her garden, Northview Gardens in Philadelphia.Her degrees are in Biology, Horticulture, and Education. Professionally, she has been Director of two public gardens: The Ambler Arboretum of Temple University and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Garden at Meadowbrook Farm.Time Line00:00 Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast00:42 Meet Jenny Rose Carey: A Waterwise Gardening Expert01:10 Jenny's Journey: From England to Philadelphia01:41 Smart Water Practices for Your Garden05:16 Innovative Water Conservation Techniques in the Garden08:50 Exploring the Concept of Soak-a-ways10:43 Creative Gardening: Newspaper Walls and Hugelkultur19:40 The Philosophy of Watering and Garden Maintenance25:40 Experimenting with Water Conservation Methods31:57 Harnessing Rainwater and Battling Mosquitoes33:25 Innovative Dry Gardening Techniques34:41 Garden Design Mishaps and Solutions38:31 Exploring the World of Garden Books41:03 The Joy and Inspiration of Gardening44:23 Personalizing Your Garden Space46:15 Garden Myths and Early Memories48:15 A Journey Through Horticulture49:33 Garden Mishaps and Learning Moments57:29 Creative Gardening and Future Projects01:00:12 Final Thoughts on Gardening

Each year the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society puts out its list of Gold Medal winning Plants. Usually these plants are chosen for their adaptability to the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. This year, the chosen plants have a much wider range of possible success, including USDA Zone 9 and possibly up to  Zone 10, and down to Zone 3. Also: Now is the time in warmer places of the nation to get outside and thin the fruit from many of your deciduous fruit trees, as the fruit is beginning to form right after flowering. It's all in Episode 323 of today's Garden Basics with Farmer Fred - Gold Medal Plant Winners, and Why You Should Thin the Fruit on Your Fruit Trees Now!We're podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory, it's the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots and Dave Wilson Nursery. Let's go!Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Pictured:  Magnolia “Genie”, a 2024 PHS Gold Medal Plant WinnerLinks: Subscribe to the free, Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/2024 PHS Gold Medal Plants:Asparagus, ‘Millenium'Florida Anise tree, Illicium ‘Woodland Ruby'Magnolia ‘Genie'Buttonbush, Cephalanthus occidentalis ‘Sugar Shack'The Japanese Roof Iris, Iris tectorumFoamflower, Tiarella cordifolia ‘Brandywine'Philadelphia Flower ShowFruit Thinning Tips (UCANR)Got a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: fred at farmerfred.com All About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net websiteThe Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter, Beyond the Basics https://gardenbasics.substack.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog Facebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhSmall Ways To Live Well from The Simple ThingsGet a six week suggestion box of things to note and notice this spring.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyThank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter.

Each year, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society comes out with a list of trends that we should be on the lookout for in the gardening world. Erin the impatient Gardner and I break down this list and go through all 10 points, offering opinions, critiques, and support for some wonderful gardening ideas. You may be interested to know that halfway through our interview, there's a knock at the zoom door, and Marianne Willburn sort of lets herself in. Well, I did send her the link…. Lots of laughs and lots of good gardening information on episode 117. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegarden/support

On this well caffeinated episode of YBYG Mike McGrath percolates over 'Tall Tales and Rumors' and grinds how to 'REALLY' use coffee grounds in the garden for the Question of the Week! PLUS The Philadelphia Flower Show 2024 is upon us! Mike interviews Seth Pearsoll; Creative Director and Vice President for the Philadelphia Flower Show from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society!! PLUS your fabulous phone calls!!! Learn more info @ www.phsonline.org

Matt Radar, President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society discussed the 195th Philadelphia Flower Show, the nation's first and the world's largest indoor flower exhibition March 2 through March 10 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.  We discussed the impact of the show which is expected to pump 60 million dollars into the local economy through hotels, restaurants, transportation and other local attractions, it also serves as an inducement for international travel to the Philadelphia region. This year's theme is United By Flowers and he described the installations that will be presented, new designers, the largest water feature ever on display, and more international participants.  We talked about the programming this event supports; this is the biggest fundraiser of the year for PHS.  Matt talked about the community gardens that supply fresh produce, Tree Tenders that plants trees that lower neighborhood temperatures and provide shade, and their vacant lot rescues that actually lowers crime numbers and adds to home values.   It also funds programming that maintains the city parks and boulevard plantings and underwrites their Work Force Development that teaches low income and the formerly incarcerated participants horticultural and job skills. He notes they have a 90% job placement record for its graduates.  We discussed volunteers, over 3,000 are used to produce the show, plus all year they need tree tenders and gardeners to plant, clear and maintain public plantings.  Matt invites everyone to come and enjoy the show, there is something for everybody, from interior and patio décor, flowers, bulbs, furnishings and floral art, with class and demos for large projects and window boxes, plus special events such as Member's Day and the Preview Gala March 1st, family Frolic day on March 3rd, Fido Friday March 8th and the Flowers  After Hours dance party March 9th.   He encouraged us to become members to enjoy discounts and the member's lounge at the show and special programming throughout the year.  For more information about membership, programming and The Philadelphia Flower Show go to PHSonline.org

What are you planning on doing in the garden in 2024? The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has spoken to gardeners, growers and professional nurseries and landscapers throughout America to find out what's on their to do list this year…or not to do.For example, quieter gardening is a trend. So is how leaves from your trees are being put to use. Among the popular plants for 2024: Fruit trees, houseplants, ornamental grasses, sedges and an overwhelming demand for hydrangeas. Also homeowners are getting tired of dealing with one commonly used plant that has lots of problems and requires lots of work: boxwoods.We talk with the vice president of horticulture for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Andrew Bunting, about these trends. Plus he has info about the upcoming edition of the largest flower show in the nation, The Philadelphia Flower Show, which has been going strong since 1829.We're podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory, it's the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots and Dave Wilson Nursery. Let's go!Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at BuzzsproutPictured:  A Butterfly Lands on a ZinniaLinks: Subscribe to the free, Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/Book: The Plant Lover's Guide to Magnolias by Andrew BuntingPhiladelphia Flower ShowPennsylvania Horticultural Society's Gold Medal Plants of 20232024 PHS Garden Trends ListAll About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net websiteThe Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter, Beyond the Basics https://gardenbasics.substack.comFarmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram/Threads: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Farmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube Got a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter.

Pest's are looking at your home as a warm winter vacationing spot! We'll explain what you can do to prevent or eliminate these snowbirds from invading your home. Our Government is finally doing something about the invasion. No not the southern border! The New Jersey Senate has a new list of invasive plant species! Hear if one of your plants is on the chopping block! The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has come out with it's top 10 gardening trends for 2024. Shortly you will be taking your Christmas tree out of your home! Now what? We'll tell you how you can repurpose your fresh Christmas tree! Today's Show is airing just before New Years! In our final segment we're going to share our new years Gardening resolutions.

Much like the fashion and home decor industries, gardening has trends too! Andrew Bunting, VP of Horticulture at The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and Bailey Van Tassel review the top ten trends for 2024 in the garden. A trend among the trends revolves around the growing passion that gardeners have for the environment and stewardship of land, but we also chat about particular plant varieties, the pursuit of hard-to-find houseplants, and homegrown national parks. For information on the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, visit them at PHSonline.org Andrew's Favorite Book: The Manual Of Woody Landscape Plants" by Mike Derr For more information on Bailey, www.baileyvantassel.com

Asha-Lé Davis joined the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) as Trees Specialist in 2021 to pursue her passion for empowering people to grow tree canopy in their communities. Since joining, she has helped grow the PHS Tree Tenders program in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties to over 60 active groups who have planted 3,000+ trees. She recently took on the role of facilitating the educational workshops within the program. Prior to her work at PHS, Asha-Lé was introduced to the necessity of healthy urban tree canopy through her work with TreePhilly. Asha-Lé is a PHS Tree Tender leader in her own community, East Parkside, using her knowledge to educate her neighbors about the benefits of tree planting and care.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantatrilliontrees/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantatrilliontrees/support

In this week's episode, we speak with Matt Rader, the President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. We dig deep into environmental justice and what it means for people to have access to green spaces and the many positive effects it has not only on the aesthetic of a city but the many mental, physical, social, and overall health benefits.  We've been wanting to cover this for a long time and Matt beautifully walks us through what environmental justice is, how it affects all of us, and the many models and programs PHS has put into effect to give Philadelphia access, experience, and a deeper and healthier connection to nature.  We are so grateful to PHS and Matt Rader for his time, heart, and absolute dedication to getting Philly more access, agency, and connection to all things green.  Lots of Love. Kindred is hosted by Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh. Please find out more info and message us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kindredpodcast.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @thekindredpod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook @thekindredpod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us at Patreon/kindredpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please follow, rate, and review. Thanks.

Merissa MacDonald is a Certified Arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture and the Southwest Tree Program Coordinator at Bartram's Garden, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In her work, she leads a cohort of high school urban foresters and encourages them to explore green Industry jobs from arborist to landscape architect and any job in between. Her work also includes community organizing around tree plantings in collaboration with partners at PHS (the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society). The goal is to increase the current 8% tree coverage rate of Southwest Philadelphia, with a focus on the neighborhood just outside Bartram's Garden. Merissa has a passion for landscape design and community planning and incorporates the two into her urban forestry curriculum.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantatrilliontrees/support

Spring has sprung early in Philadelphia, and the nation's largest and longest running horticultural event has arrived. The annual Philadelphia Flower Show has moved back inside to the Pennsylvania Convention Center after two years, which runs from March 4-12. Host Racquel Williams walks through elaborate installations, and finds out how this year's theme, “The Garden Electric” powers professionals and non-professional horticulturists' work. She meets the President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Black Girl Florists, and educators and students who are learning from each other in creative installation builds. And Shara Dae Howard asks Mural Arts' Jane Golden how the country's largest public art program became a feature on the hit TV show series, “Abbot Elementary.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The two Black Panther movies were more than Marvel superhero movies. - they were iconic celebrations of Black Pride and Black Excellence. In addition to everything that made the movie special from the extraordinary actors, the moving plot and the cool special effects - was the music. and coming up is a very special opportunity to hear the music of Black Panther at the Kimmel Center while also supporting the United Negro College Fund. To tell us more isLeslie Patterson-Tyler, Vice President Program Communications and Partnerships, Kimmel Cultural Campus and Richard Snow, Regional Development Director, UNCF (United Negro College Fund)Website and social media handles and tagswww.kimmelculturalcampus.orgFacebook: @KimmelCulturalCampusInstagram: @KimmelCulturalCampusTwitter: @KimmelCCwww.Uncf.org/Waiting for their confirmed social handlesInstagram: @UNCF_phillyFor decades the tobacco industry targeted the black community with menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars with a devasting impact on Black Health and lives. Health advocates are urging the FDA to deliver an historic victory for Black health by finalizing the plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. I speak to Carol McGruder, co-chair of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) about the systematic and intentional marketing of menthol cigarettes to communities of color.https://www.savingblacklives.org/Link to Black Lives/Black Lungs Documentary https://youtu.be/Eeg5BNx--uQThe 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show, now through the 12th returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. I speak to Rebecca Schuchart, Director of Experiences and Engagement for The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society about the iconic event and also the year round community greening and work force development programs sponsored by PHS.Tickets are on sale currently at tickets.phsonline.org.First, Philadelphia will soon see a sea of Salmon Pink and Apple Green. I speak to Elicia Pegues Spearman, Esq., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated's ®, 35th North Atlantic Regional Director about the upcoming The 92nd North Atlantic Regional Conference is taking place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, March 9-12. The theme of the conference is: “F.I.R.S.T. Love: Serving You F.I.R.S.T. in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly AKAfection.”Website is https://aka1908.com/northatlantic/home/Conference hashtags are:#AKANARC2023#92AKANARC#NARFirst#AKA1908#AKAFirst Love

The 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show, now through the 12th returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. I speak to Rebecca Schuchart, Director of Experiences and Engagement for The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society about the iconic event and also the year-round community greening and work force development programs sponsored by PHS.Tickets are on sale currently at tickets.phsonline.org.The death toll from that devastating earthquake that his Turkey and Syria has exceeded 47 thousand people - making this is one of the worse humanitarian disasters of this century. The headlines have faded but the humanitarian needs are dire. I speak to I speak to Dan Hovey, Director of Emergency Response at Direct Relief from Istanbul, Turkey about we can do to help.DirectRelief.orghttps://twitter.com/DirectReliefhttps://www.akut.org.tr/enFirst - do you want to look as young as you feel? I speak to Eileen Mielcarek, RNFA, BSN, the Director and Founder of Facial Rejuvenation.https://www.facialrejuvenation.center/

The Philadelphia Flower Show and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society pre-date the Chelsea Flower show and the Royal Horticultural Society. If that weren't impressive enough, the money raised because of this important event goes to community service efforts all over the state of Pennsylvania. Seth Pearsoll, the Creative Director of the show, fills us in on the history and behind the scenes information on what it takes to put on something of this scale. The Plant of the Week is the Crocus, and spring is coming!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/intothegarden/support

In this weeks episode John is joined by Andrew Bunting Vice President of Horticulture at Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to chat about Pennsylvania Horticultural Society gardening trends for 2023 survey.ABOUT PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), an internationally recognized nonprofit organization founded in 1827, uses horticulture to advance the health and well-being of the Greater Philadelphia region.1.    Gardens with ecological functions – People are continuing to see their gardens as part of a larger ecosystem. Through incorporating native and pollinator plants, gardeners are creating habitats for insects and birds.2.    “Leave the Leaves” – This movement encourages people to leave their leaves and convert them into compost, mulch, or fertiliser to reduce landfill waste. 3.    Reducing dependence on fossil fuels – Many natural gas-powered garden machines such as mowers, weed whips, chainsaws, and leaf blowers are being phased out for battery-operated options which help to reduce carbon footprint. 4.    Water-wise gardens and plants – With global climate events and increasingly erratic weather patterns including extended periods of drought, there is an increased need to consider water-wise gardens,  gravel gardens, and drought-tolerant plants. 5.    The houseplant craze continues – Houseplants have become an essential part of home décor, health and wellness planning, and social activities. With an increasing number and diversity of houseplants widely available through garden centers, 6.    “Fall is for planting” – Fall has been promoted for the last 20 years as a favorable time in the gardening season to plant perennials, shrubs, and trees. Now, fall is being promoted as a time to add color to the garden too! Garden centers now offer a wide selection of annuals and seasonal plants for fall visual interest, all featuring cold tolerance, beautiful foliage, or interesting fruits and berries. 7.    Amazing Aroids – These popular houseplants that feature distinctive, tropical, and often uniquely patterned foliage continue to grow in popularity such as Philodendron, Scindapsus, Anthurium, Alocasia, and Colocasia, while some rare species like ‘Pharaoh's Mask' have sold for hundreds of dollars. 8.    Food gardening thrives – The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a dramatic increase in food insecurity and the need to grow food. People are discovering that even with minimal pace they can grow produce throughout many months of the year; feeding themselves, and even sharing with neighbours. You can find out more about PHS as-well as buy tickets to the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show Here https://phsonline.org There will be a blog post on this episode very soon on my website. This blog and previous blogs along with all podcast episodes are be available on my Website :https://mastermygarden.com/If there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes please let me know. Please like and follow Master My Garden on the following channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/Twitter:https://twitter.com/tweetsbyMMGor email info@mastermygarden.comUntil next week Happy Gardening John Support the show

Andrew Bunting, VP of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society talks about this year's garden trends and the Philadelphia Flower Show then we play a quick round of This or That!  Every year the PA Horticultural Society makes their predictions about what might start trending in our gardens and Andrew joins us to talk about their 2023 predictions. From battery-powered garden tools to exotic houseplants, we cover the most exciting new trends in the gardening world!  Andrew also tells us all about the Philadelphia Flower Show, the oldest garden show of its kind and then we wrap up the show with a round of This or That. Woodchips or Leaves? Magnolias or Camellias? What will Andrew choose? You'll find out in this special bonus episode! Learn more about PHS and the Philadelphia Flower Show at www.PHSonline.org And remember, you can always support our podcast by joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/smallhousefarmThanks! Connect with us!IG: @small_house_farmFB: @smallhousefarmYT: @smallhousefarmwww.smallhousefarm.com www.seedsandweedspodcast.comSmall House Farm has everything you need for your holiday shopping! Books, herbal products, botanical artwork and so much more. Make it a handmade holiday with Small House Farm. The Seeds and Weeds Podcast is made possible in part by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company - America's top source for rare and heirloom varieties from around the world, and publisher of The Whole Seed Catalog. Their 2024 catalog is chock full of heirloom goodness; new varieties, recipes, stories, and gorgeous photographs! Order yours now at www.rareseeds.comSupport the show

JAMES GOLDEN BIOJames Golden's garden design has been featured in national and international magazines, in The New York Times, and in several books on garden design. He has collected many of his inspiring thoughts in the recently published book The View from Federal Twist.  It is a wonderful, well-written glimpse into the inception, creation, and management of a naturalistic garden.  James has been the recipient of national awards and is widely known in the gardening world through his garden blog View from Federal Twist. Federal Twist regularly appears on tours of the Garden Conservancy, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the Hardy Plant Society, and on numerous private tours. Recently retired, he has started a garden design practice.  You can learn more about James on his website and blog, by following him on Instagram @imfederaltwist, and by reading James's book The View from Federal Twist.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!

Since 1827, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has been leading the way in American gardening.  Listen this week as its Vice President of Horticulture, Andrew Bunting, describes the trends to look for in 2023, and why sustainability concerns are at the top of the list.

Mayor Tim Schultz has been a resident of Hatboro for over 20 years. Devoted to his community, Tim has served in the capacity of Borough Historian, a member of the Hatboro Tricentennial Committee, Chairman of the Hatboro Holiday Parade, and the President of the Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Schultz also joined the national Mayors for Monarchs program in 2020 dedicated to improving pollinator survival across America. Tim is also the proud owner of Bright House Creative Services, LLC, and loves being behind a camera. In addition to his photography business, Tim is a Realtor at Class Harlan Real Estate. Tim, along with his wife DJ and five children, have a passion for all things Hatboro and have dedicated themselves to improving the Borough in every way possible. Tim's strong leadership and devotion to the Hatboro community shines through his work as President of the Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce and now as Mayor. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plantatrilliontrees/support

We are all familiar with the iconic southern magnolia and possibly even the show stopping saucer magnolia…but there are many more beauties in this genus.  I had the pleasure of talking with Andrew Bunting -- the Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and author of  “The Plant Lover's Guide to Magnolias”.  We discuss everything from range of habitat, to care and unique species that can be incorporated into your garden.  Andrew can be found at: Website: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Facebook: @PHSgardening Twitter: @PHSgardening Instagram: @phsgardening YouTube: @PHSgardening LinkedIn: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Magnolia sources: Gossler Farms Nursey Rare Find Nursery Broken Arrow Nursery Cistus Nursey Camelia Forest Nursery Far Reaches Farm   Societies: Magnolia Society International Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Pacific Horticulture   Botanic Gardens and Arboreta: Huntington Botanical Garden San Francisco Botanical Garden Sonoma Botanical Garden Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden Heronswood   To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: Facebook Instagram email Marlene at marlenetheplantlady@gmail.com   Find Marlene over on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

We continue our chat from last episode about the future of gardening in 2023 with Andrew Bunting, vice president of Horticulture with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. And we'll find out about the big Philadelphia Flower Show coming up in March.We're podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory. It's the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots and Dave Wilson Nursery. Let's go!Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout.Pictured: A bountiful harvest of tomatoesLinks: Subscribe to the free, Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/Pennsylvania Horticultural Society / Philadelphia Flower Show in MarchAmple Harvest.org   directory for the closest food pantry/food closet that wants your excess harvestAll-America Selections Award Winners“The Plant Lovers' Guide to Magnolias” by Andrew BuntingAll About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net websiteThe Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter, Beyond the Basics https://gardenbasics.substack.comFarmer Fred website:  http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Post: @farmerfred ( https://post.news/farmerfred )Farmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.Got a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com And thank you for listening.Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter

The term, "gardening", has many facets, many meanings. And, as you might imagine, all gardeners are local, too. So what are the gardening trends sweeping the country right now? And what can we look forward to as far as garden trends in the coming year? The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has a pretty powerful Magic 8-ball to figure out those answers. Today, as well as in the next episode of Garden Basics, we talk about the future of gardening in 2023 with Andrew Bunting, vice president of Horticulture with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. And we'll find out about the big Philadelphia Flower Show coming up in March.We're podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory. It's the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots and Dave Wilson Nursery. Let's go!Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout.Pictured: A Gravel GardenLinks: Subscribe to the free, Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and the Philadelphia Flower ShowGravel GardeningFour Plants for More Pollinators and BeneficialsAll About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net websiteThe Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter, Beyond the Basics https://gardenbasics.substack.comFarmer Fred website:  http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Post: @farmerfred ( https://post.news/farmerfred )Farmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.Got a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter

 This week, I have my first ever guest on My Favorite Trees. Tim Ifill is the director of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Tree Tenders program. We talk about what the planning process is like for urban tree planting events, why they're important, and how you can get involved in planting trees in your neighborhood.For more information about the Tree Tenders, check out https://phsonline.org/programs/tree-programsAnd to sign up for the Tree Tenders' winter class, visit https://phsonline.org/events/tree-tenders-2022-winterMusic is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Facebook and Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees and on Instagram @treepodcast. Visit my website mftpodcast.com to see what sources I use on my episodes and how you can donate to organizations that help grow our world's forests. 

Wherever you live, if you're a gardener, you should get to know the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Their mission is to inspire gardening for the greater good. On this week's podcast, PHS President Matt Rader is here to share all the good work the society does to beautify communities and improve the health and well-being of individuals as well as ecosystems. Download my free eBook 5 Steps to Your Best Garden Ever - the 5 most important steps anyone can do to have a thriving garden or landscape. It's what I still do today, without exception to get incredible results, even in the most challenging conditions. Subscribe to the joegardener® email list to receive weekly updates about new podcast episodes, seasonal gardening tips, and online gardening course announcements. Check out The joegardener® Online Gardening Academy for our growing library of organic gardening courses. Follow joegardener® on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter, and subscribe to The joegardenerTV YouTube channel.

This week, my guest is renowned horticulturist Andrew Bunting. Andrew is the Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, where he leads the utilization of planting and design to promote environmentally sound gardening practices across the organization. Andrew's extensive experience informs the work of PHS' Public Gardens and Landscapes team which maintains a network of public gardens and landscapes across the Pennsylvania region, contributes to creating vital greenspace and encourages all to see the impact of horticulture in their own lives and I must say, it sounds a really wonderful organisation.  Andrew's expertise extends to many subjects but given his experience of gardening large landscapes in an area where deer are prevalent, and given that at this time of the year in the UK, our gardens are becoming tasty prospects when the wider landscape is offering slim pickings, I thought it would be very useful to get Andrew's take on managing deer. What We Talk About The species of deer Andrew deals with in the US Can you exclude deer from a garden? How can you do this? Deer deterrents  Plants that can cope with predation  Is it just eating plants that's the problem? Do deer trample on plants too? The times of the year are they most active Deer welfare About Andrew Bunting Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at PHS, leads the utilization of planting and design to promote environmentally sound gardening practices across the organization.   As a renowned horticultural expert, Andrew's extensive experience informs the work of PHS' Public Gardens and Landscapes team which maintains a network of public gardens and landscapes across the Philadelphia region, contributes to creating vital greenspace and encourages all to see the impact of horticulture in their own lives. Links Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Other episodes if you liked this one: Foxes in Your Garden with Terry Woods Cats and Gardens Patreon Membership

Andrew Bunting is Vice President of Horticulture and leads the utilization of planting and design to promote environmentally sound gardening practices at PHS (Pennsylvania Horticultural Society). Andrew has elevated each of the departments he oversees and has increased the brand and visibility of PHS through their respective work. Andrew received his Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Science from Southern Illinois University. Prior to arriving at PHS, Andrew worked at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Chanticleer Garden, and the Scott Arboretum for a tenure of 27 years. He has received the American Public Gardens Association's Professional Citation, Chanticleer Scholarship in Professional Development, and the Certificate of Merit from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. He also serves on the Board of Magnolia Society International. Andrew published his first book in 2015, The Plant Lover's Guide to Magnolias. Andrew enjoys bird watching, travel and, of course, gardening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plantatrilliontrees/support

Fall is THE time to prep for a wonderful spring/summer garden.  I talk to Andrew Bunting -- Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Vice President of Horticulture -- all about planting bulbs, soil prep, what to plant, what to watch out for and how to create habitats for beneficial insects, bees and birds.  Andrew and resources from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society can be found at: Website: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Facebook: @PHSgardening Twitter: @PHSgardening Instagram: @phsgardening YouTube: @PHSgardening LinkedIn: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: Facebook Instagram email Marlene at marlenetheplantlady@gmail.com   Find Marlene over on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

Today I'm speaking with Justin Trezza of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society about community gardens. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals. Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%. REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily available to plants via their root systems. Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 Pennsylvania Horticulture Society https://phsonline.org PHS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PHSgardening PHS Twitter: https://twitter.com/PHSgardening PHS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phsgardening/ PHS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PHSgardening PHS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-horticultural-society/a University of Arkansas Extension Service https://www.uaex.uada.edu/ American Community Gardening Association https://www.communitygarden.org/   Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Recommended Brands & Products page: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ Connect with Jill: Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast  

In this episode, we talk all about the Gold Medal Plants program with Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The plant profile is on Dahlias 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. The SHOW NOTES will be posted on 9/27. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 94: Magnolias https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-94-magnolias.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 60: Hydrangeas https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-60-hydrangeas.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 platform so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Editing: Brandie Bland Show Notes: Jaime Breeden Recorded on 9-24-2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support

Heather Andrews is a published author, photographer, and speaker who routinely works with homeowners and businesses to create sustainable native pollinator habitats. She grew up as one of 12 grandchildren in North Carolina, and often took walks in her Granddaddy Andrews acre garden, where she learned about pollinators and increasing yield. During the growing season, you will find her in her monarch waystation, Cat-a-pillar Haven, video blogging on her new YouTube Channel, Garden Thoughtfully. She encourages gardeners to provide wildlife habitat and fuel for native pollinators and improve vegetable yield via pollinator hedgerows/corridors. She combines information from her career in clinical research to guide her messaging, and routinely creates actionable video content to enable gardeners to create a pollinator paradise in their own backyard. She is a two-time recipient of the “Garden of Distinction” award by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for Her Monarch Waystation, Cat-a-Pillar Haven in 2020, and for a pollinator Garden, she designed for the Historic Craighead House in collaboration with the Penn State Master Gardeners. Her award-winning photographs and articles have been featured in magazines and on Medium. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plantatrilliontrees/support

James Golden's garden design has been featured in national and international magazines, in The New York Times, and in several books on garden design. He has been the recipient of national awards and is widely known in the gardening world through his garden blog View from Federal Twist (www.federaltwist.com). James' Federal Twist garden regularly appears on tours of the Garden Conservancy, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the Hardy Plant Society, and on numerous private tours. Recently retired, he has started a garden design practice.

Hot and dry: That's the lament of gardeners in most regions in high summer, and also of many plants in their flower gardens. The author of a new book called “The Ultimate Flower Gardener's Guide” is here to suggest which perennials can stand up best to the test, plus give us some lavender-growing advice – speaking of plants adapted to hot and dry. Also on the agenda: a tip on a bulb you may not have grown before but could order to plant this fall, surprise lilies.  Jenny Rose Carey is former senior director of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Meadowbrook Farm, and taught in the department of landscape architecture and horticulture at Temple University, where she also directed the Ambler Arboretum. Her new book is “The Ultimate Flower Gardener's Guide.” 

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Andrew Bunting (Vice President of Horticulture) from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Topics include the formation of the PHS, the wonderful work and programs they offer, How they incorporate native plants into urban gardens as well as the internationally renowned Philadelphia Flower Show, what the future holds for the PHS, and how you can get involved. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Want links from this podcast?  Visit www.nativeplantshealthyplanet.com Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit https://native-plants-healthy-planet-2.creator-spring.com/

Brian and Lee will be talking with Sam Lemheney, Chief of shows and events for The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.  Find out what's to look forward to at The 2022 Philadelphia Flower Show.   A show full of who knows what from this fun loving father and son duo.  Count on getting a dose of comedy, […] The post The Brian And Lee Show: Interview with Sam Lemheney appeared first on WWDB-AM.

Philadelphia Flower Show June 11-19, 2022! Preview and almost 200 year History with Sam Lemheny the Chief of Shows and Events for Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.  

The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show returns to FDR Park in Philadelphia for the second year, taking place outdoors from Saturday, June 11 through Sunday, June 19, 2022. Sam Lemheney, Chief of Shows and Events, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society shares all the details of the nation's largest and longest-running horticultural event.https://phsonline.org/the-flower-showOn June 16th GayBINGO celebrates its 25th anniversary as the fabulous, irreverent, campy, wildly popular monthly event that has been entertaining Philadelphia audiences and raising money for AIDS Fund Philly. AIDS Fund Philly provides emergency financial assistance to people living with HIV disease and organizations providing HIV services in the Greater Philadelphia region, while providing education and increasing public awareness of HIV/AIDS issues. We'll tell you how you can hang with the Bingo Verifying Divas (BVDs) with Robb Reichard, Executive Director of AIDS Fund Philly and Tim Johnson aka Stella D 'Oro one of the veteran BVDs. https://www.aidsfundphilly.org/On Saturday June 11th - The Sugarcane Festival sponsored by Asociación Puertorriqueño en Marcha (APM) takes place from noon to 4 pm at 6th Street & Germantown Avenue. I speak to APM's Nilda Ruiz about the return of the community festival and the supports offered by the social service agency.https://apmphila.org/. https://apmphila.org/. And I'll be talking about the how Community College of Philadelphia is transforming lives and how you can help. I speak to student Brian Walsh who went from homelessness to achieving a 4.0 average at CCP. I also speak with Dr. Mellissia Zanjani, College Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the Community College of Philadelphia Foundation and President of the Foundation's Board, Dr. Ellyn Jo Waller.https://foundation.ccp.edu/donate

Amanda Benner is a Principal Program Manager for Vegetation Management at PECO, an Exelon Company, and lives in Philadelphia. Prior to joining the electric utility, she held non-profit leadership positions at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and was Executive Director at a community organization, UC Green. Her career includes positions in operations and project management at marketing and communications firms. Amanda has an MBA from the University of Maryland, is an ISA-certified arborist, and holds the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plantatrilliontrees/support

Sam Lemheney,  returns to discuss the 2022 Philadelphia Flower Show   Sam Lemheney, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Chief of Shows and Events, returns to discuss the 2022 Philadelphia Flower Show, the nation's biggest and the world's longest running flower exhibition, at South Philadelphia's Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park (FDR Park) from June 11 through June 19. He described this year's show, ‘In Full Bloom' and how it symbolizes a return to ‘good health' for the community and PHS programs.  He spoke of this year's features,  exhibits from an international group of award-winning designers, the beloved Butterfly Exhibit, The Garden for the Greater Good, reflecting horticulture's role in positive social and environmental change, a ‘Pride Month' display from the Philadelphia based David Rubin Land Collective, the Marketplace with vendors and plant sales, Artisan Row with flower and plant creations and more children's activities, including an all-new Kids Cocoon & Play Space is an interactive outdoor experience for families and children -- and that each one of us can harness that power.  He gave the dining options for this year's show, with a new restaurant and more stands throughout the space and the special events including the annual Saturday dance party after show hours.  We discussed the importance of the Flower Show, to tourism and our hospitality economy, and also to the ongoing projects of PHS, vacant lot removals, tree planting, greenspace design and maintenance, employment programs for the recently incarcerated, fresh produce programs for families and educational classroom projects.  We also discussed the continuing benefits to FDR Park, in permanent hardscape and water projects.   Finally, we discussed Membership in PHS and the benefits, tickets, seeing the show on ‘Members' Day' before it opens to the public, discounts at the show and programs throughout the year.   Information about PHS, membership, and Flower Show tickets are available online at PHSonline.org

I thought my obsession with Angelica blooms was a serious one until recently, when I met Sam Keitch of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, who takes it one step further. Sam has a passion for various other garden-worthy, umbel-shaped flowers—not just various angelicas, but other plants in the family related to carrots and parsley.  Sam Keitch is Project Manager for Public Landscapes at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in Philadelphia, where he creates ecologically driven designs, often in urban settings, enticing pollinators and other beneficials to enjoy the gardens as much as the many human visitors do.

In this episode, we talk with Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Public Gardens and Landscapes at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, all about magnolias. The plant profile is on Heath and Heathers and I share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming events. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite platform so other gardeners can find us too! Episode recorded in 3-5-2022. The show notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-94-magnolias.html. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: GardenDC Episode 60: Hydrangeas with Andrew Bunting https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-60-hydrangeas.html GardenDC Episode 6: Spring-Flowering Trees and Shrubs https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-6-spring.html Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Editing and Show Notes: Dorvall Bedford --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support

We recently spoke with Andrew Bunting of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society about garden resolutions, and the Philadelphia Flower Show, which will be held this coming June. Go back to Episode 159 of the Garden Basics podcast to find out more about those topics. We also talked about the interest in gravel gardening back east and in the midwest. If you are a subscriber to the Garden Basics “Beyond Basics” newsletter, you heard about gravel gardening back in the Dec. 31st, 2021 online newsletter. But for the thousands of you who may not have listened to that discussion in the newsletter podcast, we have it for you here, on the Garden Basics podcast, today.Along with that, Debbie Flower and I will discuss if gravel gardening is really a good idea for those of us in warmer to downright hot climates. Plus, does fertilizing cool season annuals - flowers and vegetables - in the winter, really work? As always, the answer is: "It depends."We're podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory, it's the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots. And we will do it all in under 30 minutes. Let's go!Live links, product information, transcripts, and chapters available at the Buzzsprout home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred.Pictured: The Gravel Garden at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Wisconsin Links: Subscribe to the free, Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.comSmart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/Soil Test Kits  https://amzn.to/3oZntE3Online Soil Testing Services:University of Massachusetts, Amherst https://ag.umass.edu/services/soil-plant-nutrient-testing-laboratoryColorado State University https://agsci.colostate.edu/soiltestinglab/A Primer on the Gravel Gardens at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Wisconsin https://blogs.extension.wisc.edu/flowers/lectures/meadows-and-gravel-gardens/Got a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com All About Farmer Fred:Farmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.comDaily Garden tips and snark on Twitter https://twitter.com/farmerfredThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman Farmer Fred Garden Videos on YouTube As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.And thank you for listening.

When I saw news of an upcoming webinar about invasive plants listed on the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's website, I knew I wanted to sign up and listen in. And also that I wanted to talk to the presenter, who founded a business in 2016 to help private and public land owners with the remediation of Japanese knotweed, multiflora rose, Oriental bittersweet, and other thugs that are crowding out native plants and destroying wildlife habitat. Invasives are our topic today.  Our guest is Christian Allyn, who founded Invasive Plant Solutions when he was still pursuing a double major in horticulture and economics at the University of Connecticut. Rather than just watch the continuing ravaging of natural habitats by invasive species in Connecticut and Massachusetts where he practices, he decided to do something, to make it his career path.  "This does not have to be our reality," he says, "We can choose to restore nature."

Eat less sugar. Eat more fiber. Eat out of the garden more! Have you set your New Year's resolutions yet?  We'll talk with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Andrew Bunting about some good gardening habits to start in 2022.The UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden's Superintendent Emeritus, Warren Roberts, ushers in the New Year with a plant that just might be putting on  a show right now with its colorful berries or reddish leaves. It's the Heavenly Bamboo, also known as Nandina domestica, and it's our Plant of the Week.We're podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory, it's episode 159 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots and Dave Wilson Nursery. And we will do it all in way over 30 minutes, because there's a lot to talk about. Happy New Year! Let's go! November through January, the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast slows its production schedule. Look for new episodes each Friday. In February, we will return to twice a week podcasts, on Tuesdays and Fridays.Pictured:Bee on DaisyLinks:Subscribe to the free, Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter Smart PotsDave Wilson NurseryPennsylvania Horticutural Society Gold Medal Plant List (Outstanding plants, especially for the Mid-Atlantic region)2022 Garden Trends from the Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyOlbrich Gardens,  Madison Wisconsin (Gravel Gardens)Dehydrators (you grew it. now eat it!)More episodes and info available at Garden Basics with Farmer FredLive links, product information, transcripts, and chapters available at the Buzzsprout home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred. Got a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com All About Farmer Fred:The  Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter Farmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.comDaily Garden tips and snark on TwitterThe Farmer Fred Rant! BlogFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred"Instagram: farmerfredhoffmanFarmer Fred Garden Videos on YouTubeAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.And thank you for listening.

On this 'Fresh Look' Mike takes you through the wild world of Praying Mantis'.  Plus an encore presentation of an iconic interview with Sam Lemheny of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society about the famed Philadelphia Flower Show!!  (DATES DO NOT APPLY)

This week's episode features James Golden, talking about the naturalistic garden he's built around his home in New Jersey. James's garden has been created intuitively over time and sits perfectly within the landscape, in fact is a landscape in its own right. Sometimes baffling, sometimes threatening and without utilitarian purpose, the garden is nonetheless life-affirming, vital and dramatically beautiful in different ways from one moment to the next. Dr Ian Bedford's Bug of the Week: Harlequins Please don't forget to rate, review and share the podcast! What we cover About the garden at Federal Twist Would the garden be as successful from a horticultural and aesthetic standpoint if James had plotted the garden on paper, particularly the planting? Visitors often seem to get lost in the space and can't find a route through it - so who did James design the garden for, himself or was it always meant to be shared with visitors?  James's stone circle, which serves no purpose other than an aesthetic one James on being a fearless and philosophical gardener How long is long enough to make a garden? How do you create a garden which varies so dramatically from one season to the next? What inspired the garden About James Golden  “James Golden's garden design has been featured in national and international magazines, in The New York Times, and in several books on garden design. He has been the recipient of national awards and is widely known in the gardening world through his garden blog View from Federal Twist (www.federaltwist.com). James' Federal Twist garden regularly appears on tours of the Garden Conservancy, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the Hardy Plant Society, and on numerous private tours. Recently retired, he has started a garden design practice.” https://federaltwistdesign.org/about Links The View from Federal Twist: A New Way of Thinking About Gardens, Nature and Ourselves by James Golden - Filbert Press, 2021  The View From Federal Twist  Federal Twist on Instagram 

Everyone loves a beautiful garden, but did you know that green spaces can make a community more connected and safer? You may know the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for their Annual Flower Show, but the organization is a whole lot more with resources to support community gardens, transform vacant lots and workforce development. I spoke with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Julianne Schrader Ortega who is PHS's Chief of Healthy Neighborhoods.https://phsonline.org/Ed Bradley was a legendary journalist best known as a correspondent for “60 Minutes.” Bradley was born in Philadelphia and got his start in broadcasting at iHeartMedia station WDAS FM. I speak with his widow Patricia Blanchett about Ed Bradley's legacy and the historical marker unveiled this week in his name.

One of the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic was that the Philadelphia Flower Show this year was held in June. And it was outside at FDR Park, instead of its usual home in the Pennsylvania Convention Center. When the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society moved the flowers, they built sustainability into the framework of the new flower show. Sam Lemheney, Chief of Shows and Events for the Horticultural Society is on the podcast to break down what it took to move the flower show outdoors and how both the park and the show got greener because of the partnership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's Show is a special edition highlighting the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show. We have two special guests Sam Lemheney and Tim Iffel. Sam Lemheney is the Chief of Shows and Events at PHS and directs the strategy, planning, and execution of all events including the annual Philadelphia Flower Show where over 250,000 visitors from around the world experience the work completed by him, his team, and PHS every year. Sam is a judge for flower shows in Singapore, Japan, and South Korea, and has judged the floats at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. He is also an active member of the International Festivals and Events Association. Sam received his B.S. in Plant Science from the University of Delaware and has had a lifelong passion for horticulture. He began his career at The Walt Disney Company in the Land Horticulture Science Program and eventually rose to the position of Area Manager of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Our second guest is Tim Ifill who is the Associate Director of Trees at PHS, supporting communities around the region that are working together to share the incredible benefits of trees. He leads a team that works with an incredible group of volunteers, community organizations, and government agencies to establish and maintain healthy tree canopies in Philadelphia-area neighborhoods. Tim received a B.A. in linguistics from Haverford College. Prior to joining PHS, Tim served as Executive Director of Philly Fellows, a program he co-founded that built capacity for Philadelphia anti-poverty organizations and started young people on careers in public service. He started his career with the U.S. Forest Service, where he was lucky enough to serve in the National Forest, which is home to the world's oldest living tree. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plantatrilliontrees/support

In this episode of YBYG Mike waits motionless for prey with his large spiky forelegs folded like hands in prayer on the Question of the Week... And covers various "Global" Praying Mantises! PLUS gets you ready for The 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show with an encore presentation interview with Sam Lemheney from The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. 

In this episode, we talk with Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Public Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, about hydrangeas. The plant profile is on brunnera and we share our upcoming events and local gardening news! BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Recorded on 5-22-2021. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support

Sam Lemheney, Chief of Shows and Events at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and director for the strategy, planning, and execution of the annnual Philadelphia Flower Show is our guest.   We discussed the history of PHS and its work within the Valley to reduce vacant spaces, provide tree canopies and natural areas in underserved areas, sponsor food growing and sharing and job training for the recent incarcerated before we discussed this year's outdoor show which kicks off June 5 at FDR Park.  The eight day event will draw visitors from all across the country, and provide a major boost to the hospitality industry in food, transportation, hotel and other attractions.  Due to travel restrictions this year's show will feature all  US vendors and exhibitors and the theme, Habitat: Nature's Masterpiece, will be gardener friendly and emphasize environmental practices.  There will be distinct areas featuring gardening, design and plants, with new food and merchandise vendors in each area.  Sam spoke about improvements PHS will be making to the park that will help with the large permanent renovations planned by the city.   The event will begin with a Member's Day sneak peek on June 4th, the annual gala the evening of June 5th and a Flowers After Hours dance party June 12th.  Tickets will be timed for safety's sake.   For more information about programming, educational opportunities, membership and Flower Show details go to PHSONLINE.org.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Forsyth currently serves as Co-Executive Director of the Philadelphia Orchard Project (POP), a non-profit that plants and supports community orchards in the City of Philadelphia. Phil has led POP's orchard design and development since its first plantings in 2007. In his role, he works with POP's board and staff to design and plant orchards, coordinate volunteers, and lead educational programs. Phil has eighteen years of experience in urban farming, gardening, and landscaping and holds a BS in Horticulture and Landscape Design from Colorado State University. In 2017, Phil received the first-ever Mary Seton Corboy Award for Public Horticulture from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plantatrilliontrees/support

Today's episode features special guest Sam Lemheney, Chief of Shows & Events for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.  Sam is responsible for directing, planning and executing all events for the PHS and most notably the annual Philadelphia Flower Show, which this year will be moved outdoors for the first time ever from June 5th - 13th.  Sam joins us to talk about how the Philadelphia Flower Show has had to adjust during these COVID times and previews this year's "HABITAT: Nature's Masterpiece" theme!

Matt Radar, President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society discussed the  nearly 200 year old society, now committed to using horticulture to make positive social and environmental change through its community of more than 300,000 supporters, volunteers, and gardeners.  He spoke of gardener engagement with programming, classes and tours, gardening support for community groups and neighborhoods, public horticulture for the city and other public grounds. We discussed Tree Tenders and Community Gardens, which beautify and improve the overall health of neighborhoods, as well as the water barrel programs, that address city temperatures, water run-off and offsets the effects of climate change.  Matt noted that programs such as Land Care, which cares for over 12,000 vacant lots, have been shown to reduce violent crime and improve mental health.  He notes that lack of tree cover and vacant lots are concentrated in neighborhoods already affected by institution health and economic inequities that tend to be racial and ethnic in origin and that PHS is addressing that with increased programming and funding drives. He notes that the number of gardeners doubled this past year and the programs they offer to beginner gardeners and campaigns such as City Harvest and Harvest 2020 take the abundance of vegetables to feed the hungry- over 34,000 pounds of food.  He spoke of gardener engagement with programming, classes and tours, gardening support for community groups and neighborhoods, public horticulture for the city and other public  and the nation's largest horticultural event, the Philadelphia Flower Show, this year in June and outdoors, with twice the space and attendance limits for safety.  Tickets will go on sale in January.    PHSONLINE.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dale Hendricks has been growing and propagating plants professionally since 1975. In 1988 he co-founded North Creek Nurseries, Inc in order to propagate and grow perennials and grasses with an emphasis on natives and garden selections of natives. In 2009 he founded Green Light Plants, LLC to build carbon-friendly and regenerative landscapes; growing native, woodland, and permaculture plants, organically and joyfully. He has been honored with the American Horticulture Society's Individual Commercial award and the Perennial Plant Association's Young Professional Award, and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society award of merit. He has taught plant propagation at Longwood Gardens and lectures widely. He served on the founding board of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia and as co-chair from 2004-2007. He lives in Landenberg, Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania with his family where he gardens, propagates plants, and grows good soil. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plantatrilliontrees/support

Today we celebrate the man remembered as the "Father of American Dendrology" (the study of woody plants, trees, and shrubs). We'll also learn about the November birth flower, which was celebrated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on this day in 1883. We also recognize the botanist, who was Philadelphia’s botany man during the 1800s. We hear some words about November by an American comedian, writer, and activist. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a Garden Cookbook with a southern flair. And then we’ll wrap things up with a little story about a pesky Otter and a koi pond in Vancouver.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” It's just that easy. Gardener Greetings Send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes, and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org   Facebook Group If you'd like to check out my curated news articles and blog posts for yourself, you're in luck because I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. There’s no need to take notes or search for links - the next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.    Important Events November 5, 1801    Today is the anniversary of the death of the botanist Humphrey Marshall. The Marshalls were cousins to the Bartrams - their mothers were sisters. Humphrey’s cousin, John Bartram, was known as the "Father of American Botany” after establishing the country's first botanical garden, and he ignited Humphrey's love of native plants. In 1773, after Humphrey inherited his family estate and a sizable inheritance from his father, he created the country's second botanical garden. Humphrey incorporated natives, naturally, but also exotics. Humphrey forged a friendship with the British botanist John Fothergill who paid Humphrey for his plant collecting. John was a collector and a connector, introducing Humphrey to many of Europe's top botanists and a growing customer list. John's contacts helped Humphrey source new plants for his botanical garden. And Twenty-five years before Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis & Clark on their expedition, Humphrey Marshall repeatedly suggested exploring the American West - in 1778, 1785, and 1792.  A fellow friend, Quaker, and botanist Joseph Trimble Rothrock wrote this about Humphrey: "The earth abounds in beauty, all of which is open to his chastened senses. He revels in the sunlight and the breezes. The songs of the birds fall, welcome, into his ear. The colors of the flowers attract him." In 1785, Humphrey published the very first American essay on trees and shrubs. Humphrey Marshall is also known as the "Father of American Dendrology" (the study of woody plants, trees, and shrubs). Marshalltown, Pennsylvania, was named in honor of Humphrey Marshall. The genus, Marshallia, is named in honor of Humphrey Marshall.   November 5, 1883  On this day in Philadelphia, The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society held its first Chrysanthemum Show in Horticultural Hall. This would be the first of several Chrysanthemum events presented by PHS to the public. Chrysanthemums have a fascinating history. In 1790, Chrysanthemums were brought back from China and introduced to England, where they were greeted with much adoration. The greens and blossoms of the chrysanthemum are edible, and they are particularly popular in Japan, China, and Vietnam. During the Victorian times in the language of flowers, the red chrysanthemum meant "I Love," and the yellow chrysanthemum symbolized slighted love. In China, the chrysanthemum is a symbol of autumn and the flower of the ninth moon. During the Han dynasty, the Chinese drank chrysanthemum wine - they believed it made their lives longer and made them healthier. As a result, the chrysanthemum was often worn to funerals. Generally, chrysanthemums symbolize optimism and joy - but they have some unique cultural meanings around the world. On Mother's Day down under, Australians traditionally wear a white chrysanthemum to honor their moms, and Chrysanthemums are common Mother's Day presents. In Poland, chrysanthemums are the flower of choice to be placed on graves for All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. Chrysanthemums are the November birth flower and the 13th wedding anniversary flower. In 1966, Mayor Richard Daley declared the chrysanthemum as the official flower of the city of Chicago.   November 5, 1896  On this day, the newspaper out of Buffalo, New York, reported that John Redfield herbarium was looking for a home. John H Redfield was born in Middletown, Connecticut, in 1815. In 1836, John became friends with Asa Gray after joining the Lyceum of Natural History in New York, where Gray was the Librarian and Superintendent. They remained life-long friends. During the 1840s, Gray tried to locate a plant called the Shortia galacifolia (commonly known as Oconee bell). Gray named the plant Shortia in honor of the Kentucky botanist, Charles Wilkin Short. Originally, Andre Michaux had found the plant and had sent it back to Paris. But since Michaux, no one could identify where the plant had been harvested. In 1863 Charles Short died - and still no Shortia. Botanists like Asa Gray and John Robinson dealt with constant taunting from comments like "Have you found the Shortia yet?" In May of 1877, a North Carolina teenager named George Hyams was walking beside the Catawba River when he spied a plant he couldn't name. His father was an amateur botanist, and he sent the specimen to a friend. Somehow the specimen made it to Gray, who could be heard crying 'Eureka' when he saw it. Thanks to George Hyams, Gray had found his Shortia. In 1879, Gray and his wife invited their botanist friends John Redfield, Charles Sprague Sargent, and William Canby to see the Shortia in the wild. Soon enough, they found the Shortia growing in the exact spot Hymans had described. It was an honor of a lifetime for John Redfield to be there with his old friend. John devoted most of the final twenty years of his life to the herbarium of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. John's work at the Academy was both worker bee and preservationist. John made sure the early botanical work was indexed and mounted, preserving the city of brotherly love's precious botanical history. During John's lifetime, botanists had traditional visiting habits depending on the city they were in: they would visit Torrey if they were in New York, Asa Gray if they were at Harvard or in Boston, and John Redfield when they passed through Philadelphia. Botany folks genuinely liked John; his botanist friends noted his "strong yet tender character" when they wrote about him in his obituary.   Unearthed Words I have come to regard November as the older, harder man's October. I appreciate the early darkness and cooler temperatures. It puts my mind in a different place than October. It is a month for a quieter, slightly more subdued celebration of summer's death as winter tightens its grip. — Henry Rollins, American comedian, writer, and activist   Grow That Garden Library The New Southern Garden Cookbook by Sheri Castle This book came out in 2011, and the subtitle is Enjoying the Best from Homegrown Gardens, Farmers' Markets, Roadside Stands, and CSA Farm Boxes. In this book, Sheri aims to make "what's in season" the answer to "what's for dinner?".  I love that! Shari’s cookbook offers over 300 recipes that will inspire new and experienced cooks, southern or not, to utilize the seasonal delights from our gardens. “Sheri Castle offers a vision for Southern cuisine that's based wholly on locally grown, seasonal foods. . . . The ingredient lists are seductive on their own, but Sheri is a warm and engaging writer with the kind of practical wisdom that enlightens any kitchen.” — Oxford American “She formulates realistic recipes in her well-equipped but ordinary home kitchen….The proof of this pudding is in the produce: fresh, with reverence and flair. Y'all dig in.” — The Pilot This book is 456 pages of garden recipes from a true southern hostess. You can get a copy of The New Southern Garden Cookbook by Sheri Castle and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $4   Today’s Botanic Spark November 5, 2019  Finally, last year during this week, the Global News shared a story called Koi Tremble in Fear as Otter makes a reappearance in the Vancouver Chinese garden. "Nearly a year after a hungry otter began decimating the koi population at Vancouver’s Chinese Gardens... The Vancouver Park Board said Saturday the otter was spotted in the koi pond on Wednesday morning after three koi carcasses were found. Park board staff began draining the pond that same day to transfer the remaining koi to a temporary holding area off-site. It’s not yet known whether this otter is the same one that ate 11 of the garden’s 14 prized koi fish in November of last year, including a prized 50-year-old fish named Madonna." When I shared this story in the Facebook Group last year, I wrote: "There Otter be a law!" In all seriousness, for pond owners, there's nothing worse than losing your koi. After watching the Vancouver park measures to prevent animals from getting into the pond area, I have to say it's pretty intense. And, it just goes to show that whether you're a big public garden or a small private garden, dealing with critters like this can require ingenuity and hard work — and even then, there are no guarantees.

Justin Trezza, Director of Garden Programs, and Adam Hill, City Harvest Manager, join us from PHS to discuss solar’s role in our community gardens.  Learn all about PHS at phsonline.org/.

Season 3 episode 11: Harvesting the Future featuring Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) | Growing Greater This week on “Growing Greater” we learn how Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, also known is PHS, has launched a new initiative entitled Harvest 2020. This multi-faceted program aims to mobilize100,000 gardening enthusiasts to help feed our communities in need. Matt Cabrey, Executive Director of Select Greater Philadelphia, a council of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia talks with Julianne Schrader Ortega, Chief of Programs, to learn how PHS believes in the power of horticulture to make positive social and environmental change in our Greater Philadelphia region. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is a man of information - Todd Baylson. Todd is Head of Partnerships, Policy, and Commercial Sales at Solar States. Todd is that guy in the office constantly sharing links to news stories and leaving short comments beside them like "timely" and "interested to see how this shakes out". If an acronym exists, Todd is aware of it. With host Jared, Todd shares his path from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to Solar States and outlines the current cost and procurement challenges in solar, and one popular solution to these challenges: community Solarize campaigns.  In the last act, the Final Shutdown, Todd discusses The Moving Forward Act, a potential bright spot in the future of solar. 

Today we celebrate a female botanist who fought to get recognition for women by the Linnaean Society. We'll also learn about the German poet who loved trees. We'll celebrate the Welsh garden-marker extraordinaire and also one of the all-time greats - a botanist from California. And, we'll also honor the life of The Bird Woman of Ellsworth, who helped us to better understand birds and their individual uniqueness. We will also celebrate the month of July with some poetry. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book about gardening in shade. (Shade gardens don't have to be dark and boring.) And then we'll wrap things up with the story of an attempted murder that happened during a commemoration ceremony for one of Vienna's beloved botanists. But first, let's catch up on some Greetings from Gardeners around the world and today's curated news.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   Gardener Greetings To participate in the Gardener Greetings segment, send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org And, to listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to play The Daily Gardener Podcast. It's that easy.   Curated News Barcelona Opera House Opens With Packed Audience — of Plants "As lockdown measures lift in Spain, Barcelona's opera house recently played to a sold-out crowd of some very unorthodox music lovers. On Monday, a string quartet at the Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house in Barcelona did a performance in front of 2,292 plants, CNN reported."   You Can't Plant Flowers If You Haven't Botany  (Click to read my original post)   Alright, that's it for today's gardening news. Now, if you'd like to check out my curated news articles and blog posts for yourself, you're in luck, because I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. There's no need to take notes or search for links - the next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events 1846  The British naturalist, and women's rights activist, Marian Farquharson was born. As a botanist, Marian had specialized in ferns and mosses. As an activist, it took Marian and other women four years of petitioning the all-male Linnaean Society to finally allow women to become members. In 1904, when the issue was put to the vote, 83% of the Society voted to allow women members. But then a great injustice happened. When the first fifteen women were nominated to the Society, Marian Farquharson was overlooked. It took four more years for Marian to be elected to the Society, and it finally happened in March 1908. This moment happened to come at a difficult time for Marian. In fact, she was too ill to attend the Society's meeting to officially sign the register. Four years later, Farquharson died from heart disease, in Nice, in 1912.   1877  Today we wish a happy heavenly birthday to Herman Hesse, who was a German poet, novelist, and painter. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1946. Hesse had a special appreciation for trees, and I thought I'd share some of his thoughtful and reverent prose with you today: "Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth." "A tree says: A kernel is hidden in me, a spark, a thought, I am life from eternal life. The attempt and the risk that the eternal mother took with me is unique, unique the form and veins of my skin, unique the smallest play of leaves in my branches and the smallest scar on my bark. I was made to form and reveal the eternal in my smallest special detail."   1893  The Welsh landscape gardener, architect, and author, Ralph Hancock, was born. Hancock was a garden-maker extraordinaire, and he created several famous Gardens across Wales, England, and the United States. One of his most famous works was the rooftop garden at the Rockefeller Center in New York. Hancock designed his rooftop garden in 1934, and it was cutting-edge at the time. In an interview, Hancock predicted: "The days of penthouse gardening in boxes are over - and miles and miles of roof space in every metropolis in this country remain to be reclaimed by landscape gardening." (Well, it's 2020, and Hancock's vision has yet to be realized. There's still plenty of concrete jungle to conquer, although the pandemic has turned more people than ever into gardeners, most rooftops go underutilized. But I have to say that it is refreshing that so many people are gardening now. Even my own mother is gardening - and giddily reporting on her progress - so there's that.) Now, Hancock's rooftop garden at Rockefeller Center was called The Garden of Nations, and it featured gardens for eight different countries around a central, old English tea house and cottage garden. It was quite something to behold. To create it, Hancock's Garden of Nations required 3,000 tons of earth, 100 tons of natural stone, and 2,000 trees and shrubs. They all had to be hauled up there, and there's plenty of stories about how they used the service elevator in the building or a massive block and tackle pulley system that was erected on the side of the building. It was a herculean effort. But, he finally finished it. And Hancock's 11th floor Garden of Nations officially opened on April 15, 1935. Nelson Rockefeller was there to see it - as well as students from Bryn Mawr College. The young women from Bryn Mawr arrived in costume representing the various nations. In the archives, there are beautiful photos of these young women - like the one of Nancy Nichol wearing a kimono in the Japanese garden.   1908  The great woman botanist and Californian Kate Brandegee wrote her husband, Townshend, who she lovingly called Townie. On this day in 1908, Kate was 64, and though she and Townie often botanized together, Kate was not afraid to go explore alone. She let Townie know in this letter that: "[next Monday] I am going to Eldorado County to walk from Placerville to Truckee - I may be gone two weeks. …" Well, that would have been a 52 mile trip by foot. She was no slacker. Kate and Townie's love story is one of my favorites. They found each other late in life, and they made up for lost time, and they were very affectionate with each other. Their botanical legacy is secure; after the San Francisco earthquake, they replaced the ruined botanical Library and specimens with their own personal collection. And Kate personally mentored many young botanized, including her backfill: the impressive Alice Eastwood.   1917  The Bird Woman Of Ellsworth, Cordelia Stanwood, went into a swamp at twilight and reported, "The black flies crawled over my face like so many bees. I could not stand still." It was just one of many times Cordelia would find herself in an uncomfortable position for the sake of pursuing her passion for ornithology.   Her photograph the birds were handpicked by the great Edward Howe Forbush to be featured in his masterpiece Birds of Massachusetts. In general, her bird photography was par excellence.   Cordelia's "Six Little Chickadees" is regarded as her finest piece.  The photo shows six Little Chickadees separated into two groups of three, and they're all sitting perched on the same little branch. Like a litter of puppies, each chickadee had its own characteristics - proving what Cordelia had already observed firsthand; that a single batch of chickadees contained many variances in the chicks in terms of size, features, etc.   2018 NASA' sECOSTRESS berthed at the space station. ECOSTRESS's mission was to measure the temperature of plants in space - helping researchers determine how much water plants use and how drought affects plant health.   Unearthed Words This week, we are still welcoming the new month of July. Here are some poems about this hot and stormy month. Then followed that beautiful season, Called by the pious Acadian peasants the Summer of All-Saints! Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape Lay as if new - created in all the freshness of childhood. — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, American poet and educator   In July month one bonny morn, When Nature's rokelay green Was spread over like a rigg of corn  To charm our roving evening. — Robert Fergusson, Scottish poet, Leith Races   A ghost is roaming through the building,  And shadows in the attic browse;  Persistently intent on mischief  A goblin roams about the house. He gets into your way, he fusses,  You hear his footsteps overhead,  He tears the napkin off the table  And creeps in slippers to the bed. With feet unwiped he rushes headlong  On gusts of draught into the hall  And whirls the curtain, like a dancer,  Towards the ceiling, up the wall. Who is this silly mischief-maker,  This phantom and this double-face?  He is our guest, our summer lodger,  Who spends with us his holidays. Our house is taken in possession  By him, while he enjoys a rest.  July, with summer air and thunder-  He is our temporary guest. July, who scatters from his pockets  The fluff of blow-balls in a cloud,  Who enters through the open window,  Who chatters to himself aloud,  Unkempt, untidy, absent-minded,  Soaked through with smell of dill and rye,  With linden-blossom, grass and beet-leaves,  The meadow-scented month July.  — Boris Pasternak, Russian poet and writer, July   Grow That Garden Library Glorious Shade by Jenny Rose Carey This book came out in 2017 of this year, and the subtitle is Dazzling Plants, Design Ideas, and Proven Techniques for Your Shady Garden. Jenny Rose Carey is a renowned educator, historian, and author, and the senior director at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Meadowbrook Farm in Jenkintown. In their review of this book, Gardens Illustrated said, "A practical guide to maintaining a shade garden with a useful calendar of seasonal tasks, plant directory, and inspiring design ideas." This book is 324 pages of plants, ideas, and tips - all shared with today's shade gardener in mind. And, I love what it says in the front flap of this book - "Most gardeners treat shade as a problem to solve." This is sooo true.  But Jenny, and many experienced shade gardeners, know that shade gardens don't have to be dark and boring. In fact, once you've mastered shade gardening, you'll wonder why you ever doubted the beauty and serenity of these cool, relaxing, and colorful spaces. You can get a copy of Glorious Shade by Jenny Rose Carey and support the show, using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $8.   Today's Botanic Spark 1932   On this day in 1932, the Sydney Morning Herald shared a harrowing story of attempted murder at a commemoration ceremony for a botanist. It turns out, a botanist named Richard Wettstein had been responsible for the Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna. A year after Wettstein's death, the new head of Vienna University, a Dr. Able, had just unveiled a statue of Wettstein. Dr. Able had just finished giving his speech in praise of Wettstein when suddenly, an old professor named Karl Schneider pushed through the crowd and shouted, "At last we settle an old score!" Luckily, Karl's revolver shot went wide. Dr. Able was not harmed (and neither was the statue of Wettstein), and the Mayor of Vienna grabbed old Karl before he could shoot again. Now, all this excitement was a far cry from the persona of the botanist Richard Wettstein - who was known for his polite, controlled, and courteous demeanor. And here's a little-known fact about the botanist Richard Wettstein: he was an excellent speaker. On more than one occasion, the speaking skills of this Vienna botanist led him to be considered by those in powerful positions in government to be a potential contender for the president of Austria.

Special guest Nancy Finn, Chief Development Officer of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society drops by the studio to talk about their Harvest 2020 initiative and how we can all help address food insecurity throughout the Philadelphia region. Our Vegetable Garden Series continues as Len and Julio warn you about the Colorado Potato Beetle.  Other topics include how to protect your garden from animals and a listener question about cutting back your forsythia.

Sam Lemhenney, Chief of Shows and Events for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, discussed the upcoming Philadelphia Flower Show, the premiere floral event in the US and an international attraction that draws over 250,000 visitors.  Now in its 191st year, the Flower Show raises funds for PHS programming throughout the year, including Tree Tenders, community gardening projects, landscaping at the city parks, parkways and Dilworth Plaza, classroom guides, and the water management work with rain barrels and public classes and its innovative Roots to Re-Entry program, teaching landscape skills and offering job placement for the recently incarcerated. Sam described details of this year's offering, Riviera Holiday, presented with the Principality of Monaco February 29 - March 8 at the PA Convention Center.  A replica of Philadelphia's Princess Grace's wedding dress, a rose collection reflecting her love of the flower will be included, as well as fully landscaped gardens, recycled materials and water gardens, the annual grand entry way, the competition floor, professional demonstrations and competitions, 'make and take' session, the butterfly room and a large vendor arena, as well as after-hour parties and the kick off preview Gala.  He reminded us that this give the region a huge boost in tourism dollars for hotels, restaurants and transportation providers plus a lasting impact on the city's rep as a destination point.  For more information go to THEFLOWERSHOW.COM or PHSONLINE.ORG.         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At different points of our professional careers, most athletic trainers dabble in per diem work, either as an independent contractor or through an employer. Per diem athletic training is a fantastic way to build experience, grow your network, add additional income, and establish foundations for future jobs. When it comes to working as a per diem athletic trainer, it is not as simple as just showing up and providing excellent care. In this episode, Ryan Stevens sat down with K. Ellis Mair, founder of Go4Ellis, to discuss her journey and "all things per diem", many aspects which any athletic trainer at any level needs to consider when working in this capacity.  Ellis Mair graduated from Penn State University in 2009 with her Bachelors in Kinesiology in the Athletic Training Option. She worked in the Secondary School setting where she was the head athletic trainer for Monsignor Bonner High School.  She began working per diem work in 2010 with NXTsports.  In 2011, she was brought on as the Participant Health and Safety Consultant for NXT.  In 2013, she attended Boston University where she worked as a graduate assistant and staff athletic trainer.  Upon obtaining her Masters in Health Education from BU, she returned home to Philadelphia to become the Director of Participant Health and Safety for the largest youth lacrosse company in the country.  In 2016, Ellis had an idea to streamline and professionalize the per diem setting.  She and a few colleagues decided to create Go4Ellis.   Currently, Ellis is the Co-Founder of Go4Ellis, the athletic training app that links athletic trainers with per diem work opportunities.  She is the Chair of the National Athletic Trainers' Association Youth Sports Work Group.  Ellis currently sits on the Board of Directors for Schema and the Fishtown Neighbors' Association.  Her garden was named a 2019 Garden of Distinction by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.  She currently lives in Philadelphia and is a proud dog momma to a labrador and mastiff. You can reach Ellis at Ellis@go4ellis.com and at www.go4ellis.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/catalyzing-podcast/message

Today we celebrate the wealthy Dutch banker who bought enough plants to fill a book for a young Carl Linnaeus and a royal gardener who is an ancestor of Princess Diana. We'll learn about the man who started the first seed company in America and the German botanist buried in the Botanical Garden he curated during his lifetime. Today’s Unearthed Words feature words for children about January. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book written by a beloved Washington DC garden columnist. I'll talk about a garden item that I use all the time in my potting shed and around my garden (so many uses!), and then we’ll wrap things up with the New Zealand gardener, who is featured in one of my all-time favorite garden photos. But first, let's catch up on a few recent events.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   Curated Articles Gardening: Going blue for 2020 The Pantone color of the year for 2020 is Classic Blue. Here's a great post from Nancy Szerlag Detroit News who suggests blue options for the garden: "If I were to look for that color to use in the garden, my first thought would be a Delphinium. Nigella ‘Miss Jekyll' produces exquisite quarter-sized blue flowers on 15-inch plants in full to part sun in late spring or early summer. They are said to reseed annually, so I’m hoping a one-time planting of seed will do the job. A favorite blue flowering shrub of mine is Proven Winners Color Choice ‘Blue Chiffon’ Rose of Sharon. In full sun, it will climb to 10 feet and be covered in lovely anemone-like blossoms for several weeks in summer."   Paris in Bloom - Flower Magazine Here's an excerpt from Georgianna Lane's new book Paris in Bloom. Georgianna's charming images of parks, gardens, shops, and architectural motifs are a vision of Romance and Spring - the perfect gift for Valentine's Day.   Now, if you'd like to check out these curated articles for yourself, you're in luck, because I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. There’s no need to take notes or search for links - the next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events 1685   Today is the birthday of the wealthy Dutch banker and a director of the Dutch East India Company George Clifford III. Clifford loved gardens and had a passion for plants and plant collecting. His work with the Dutch East India Company had made him quite wealthy, and he could afford to purchase the latest plants discovered from around the world in the early 1700s. Clifford invited a young Swedish naturalist to come and stay at his estate. Over two years from 1736 to 1738, Carl Linnaeus helped Clifford with his plant inventory, and he cataloged his vast herbarium. Clifford’s estate gave Linnaeus a treasure trove of botanical specimens, which became the subjects of a book - his early Botanical Masterpiece called Hortus Cliffortianus. The book is essentially an inventory of Clifford's plant collection. Today Clifford's herbarium is housed at the National History Museum in London.   1715   Today is the anniversary of the death of Mary Somerset, Duchess of Beaufort ("BOH-fert"). She was an avid gardener and botanist. She survived two husbands and had eight children. After she was widowed a second time, she focused all of her discretionary effort on gardening. The best horticultural minds of her time helped Mary with her efforts: George London, Lenard Plukenet, and William Sherard. Her next-door neighbor was Sir Hans Sloane, and when Mary died, she (like almost every plant-lover of her era) left her herbarium and other valuable botanical items to him. This is how Hans Sloane became a one-man Botanical Repository. Among Mary's many descendants are Princess Diana and the genus Beaufortia was named in her honor by Robert Brown.   1784  Today, David Landreth started the first American commercial seed business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. David and his family immigrated to Montreal from England in 1780. Four years later, David relocated his family to Philadelphia and named the company simply David Landreth. David was one of the first nurseries to propagate seeds from the Lewis and Clark expeditions. He introduced the Mexican Zinnia in 1798, the garden tomato in 1820, the 'Landreths’ Extra Early' pea in 1822, and the 'Bloomsdale' spinach in 1826. His son, David Jr, took over the business after his death. David Jr. was one of the founding members of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, which started in 1827. Today the Landreth Seed Company is the fifth oldest corporation in America.   1848  Today is the birthday of the German botanist and curator of Berlin Botanical Garden, Ignatz Urban.  He helped catalog the Flora of the Caribbean and Brazil. In 1986, Urban’s tombstone was moved to the Botanical Garden he helped relocate during his tenure. He lies alongside other well-known botanists in Berlin.   Unearthed Words Today’s Unearthed Words were written to delight little ears, which makes them timeless in my book. The theme, of course, is January.   Little January Tapped at my door today. And said, "Put on your winter wraps, And come outdoors to play." Little January Is always full of fun; Until the set of sun. Little January Will stay a month with me And we will have such jolly times - Just come along and see. — Winifred Marshall Gales, Abolitionist & Author, January   The sun came out, And the snowman cried. His tears ran down on every side. His tears ran down Till the spot was cleared. He cried so hard That he disappeared. — Margaret Hillert, American author, poet, and educator, January Thaw   January opens The box of the year And brings out days That are bright and clear And brings out days That are cold and grey And shouts, "Come see What I brought today! —  Leland B. Jacobs, Poet & Literature Professor at Ohio State, January    In January it's so nice while slipping on the sliding ice to sip hot chicken soup with rice. Sipping once Sipping twice. — Maurice Sendak, American illustrator, and writer of children's books (Where the Wild Things Are), In January   Grow That Garden Library The Essential Earthman by Henry Clay Mitchell Mitchell was a garden columnist for the Washington Post, and this book was the sharing of the many posts featured in his column. As a writer, Mitchell was down-to-earth and funny. As a gardener, Mitchell was down-to-earth and funny. This is why, for me, his book is a personal favorite. Here is an excerpt regarding his suggested New Year’s Resolutions for gardeners: “The days are now at their shortest, and the gardener should keep it in mind that his ill humor and (as it may be) gloominess is directly linked to this nadir of the year. All that is necessary is to hold on until spring or a few sunny days, which will surely come in January, February, March, April, or May at the latest. Meanwhile, several activities will help the gardener keep cheerful. Whenever it snows, go out with a broom and swat all conifers likely to be broken down by snow. Whenever there are ice storms, pull the window shades down. When Christmas gift plants… stop blooming, either give them conditions they require or else throw them out. There is no point making yourself miserable by watching a Poinsettia, Cyclamen, or Azalea died over a period of 3 months. Force yourself, for once, to order the varieties of annuals you want from a seedsman in January, so you will not find yourself in a snit in March. Decide those old gardeners are correct, who have been saying for the past few hundred years, that nothing is lovelier or more cheerful in Winter than common ivy, common holly, and common yew. And, you might add, junipers. Put a couple of logs in Lily pools to absorb or deflect some of the pressure of the ice. Do not chop holes in the ice. Fish do not need air holes. If it ever gets warmish again, admire the swelling buds of Elm, Ash, Azalea, flowering Quince. Make up your mind once and for all whether you will give space to a Pussy Willow Bush. Whichever you decide, decide, and stop being of two minds about it. Thank God you do not have to stay in the garden all winter like a blasted Snowdrop ( which should, incidentally, be showing some signs of activity within the year’s first month). Gardeners, on the other hand, will stir about April 8th. You can get a used copy of Mitchell's book and support the show, using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $3. Great Gifts for Gardeners RETON 20 PCS Black Color Heavy-duty Steel S-hooks for Plants, Towels $7.99 Package includes: 20 x S Hooks Heavy-duty steel with PVC coating for durability Great for hanging plants, towels, pans, pots, bags or dozens of other uses around kitchen and bedroom Hook size: Length about 3.4"; Width of open end about 1.2"; Thickness about 0.1" or 3mm The storage hooks can hold up to 40 lbs.; they are made to handle heavier loads.   Today’s Botanic Spark 1983  Today is the anniversary of the death of New Zealand botanist Eliza Amy Hodgson. Hodgson specialized in liverworts. Liverworts are nonvascular plants like mosses. Without a vascular system, mosses and liverworts don’t get very big. These are tiny plants to be sure, and worts are considered one level simpler than mosses. They grow flat on the ground and have large leaf-like structures. Like mosses, worts thrive in moist areas. The word "wort" means "little plant, herb or root" (St. John’s Wort, Pennywort, lungwort, and Bladderwort.) Long ago, herbalists likely thought one of the liverworts resembled a liver - and so used it as a medicine for liver ailments. Thus, the word liverwort means a "liver-like small plant." Now, the reason I chose Eliza Amy Hodgson to close the show today is that she is often shown in a photo, standing in front of a flower border with green foliage and white blossoms. The only problem with the photo is that Eliza is wearing a green hat along with a green dress that is covered in white leaves, which turns the photo into a bit of a Where’s Waldo - and it makes sweet Eliza look like her head is floating above the Landscape. So, here’s a thank you to dear Eliza - who gives us the good reminder never to have your clothes blend in too much with the garden - lest you, in an odd way, become part of the garden itself.

Who says one person can't make a difference? Mindy Maslin took a job with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to teach kids about trees. She then turned that into organizing and training people to take care of the trees in their own neighborhood, and added a tree planting component as well. Over 26 years, 5200 people have graduated from her Tree Tenders program and 20,000 trees have been planted by citizens. And so what's the big deal about trees? They create a more pleasant environment to live in, they provide habitat for animals, they give shade, and studies have shown they even help reduce ADD in kids! One person can make a difference - and so can you. Have a listen on how she did it. Produced by Tracey Andruscavage.

"Let's talk about the root causes of gun violence, not just the guns themselves." The words of trauma surgeon Dr. Rob Winfield who kicks off our week-long series covering firearm violence. Dr. Winfield describes a unique approach to combatting urban gun violence - actually collaborate with the victims to determine sustainable solutions. Learn how he leverages his role at the University of Kansas Medical Center to do just that. Also, he shares the innovative way the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society - yes, horticulture - reduced violent crime in Philadelphia. Don't miss a thing! Sign up for my newsletter here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brianwilliamsmd/message

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's 7th annual fundraiser Pheast takes place on October 12th at 36th and Filbert Streets. KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits chats with PHS Director of Engagement Nicole Juday Rhoads about what goes into creating this unique garden party and the programs funded by the proceeds.

Like the 411 of O18, but Philly style: This is your guide to Opera Philadelphia's Festival O18, taking place September 20-30. With hosts Frank Luzi, Vice President of Communications at Opera Philadelphia, and Michael Bolton, Vice President of Community Initiatives at Opera Philadelphia, and special guest Kevin Feeley, Communications Manager at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.

Like the 411 of O18, but Philly style: This is your guide to Opera Philadelphia's Festival O18, taking place September 20-30. With hosts Frank Luzi, Vice President of Communications at Opera Philadelphia, and Michael Bolton, Vice President of Community Initiatives at Opera Philadelphia, and special guest Kevin Feeley, Communications Manager at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.

We are in peak summer harvest season right now. We know that gardening can be relaxing, but did you know that it can also help your emotional health as well has your physical health? KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits chats with Julianna Schrader Ortega and Nicole Juday Rhoads from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society about the research behind the health benefits, as well as how to start gardening.

The first official day of spring is right around the corner, and among other things that means we're in the heart of flower and garden shows around the country. This week, we speak with Sam Lemheney, Chief of Shows and Events for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, which annually hosts the famed Philadelphia Flower Show. The longest-running horticultural event in the country (not counting Spring herself), the Philadelphia Flower Show is a pilgrimage destination for many horticulturists and gardeners around the country.

Matt Rader, President of Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Nick Ashburn to discuss Urban Farming and PHS's awarded $300,000 grant to create a “Farm for the City” at Thomas Paine Plaza, across from City Hall in Philadelphia on Dollars and Change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the top three things that clients request for their landscaping project is seasonal color year-round. One of the fastest, easiest and best ways to do this is by including perennials in your installations. The problem is that there are literally thousands and thousands of perennials to choose from, making perennial selections an overwhelming task for most contractors. And the truth of the matter is that you can't just plant daylilies and hostas everywhere.The self-proclaimed Perennial Diva Stephanie Cohen has got you covered. She discusses her favorite tried and true perennials (and some grasses, too) that will give your clients the color that you want, while working within their budget and limiting the amount of maintenance that is required throughout the year.She also goes over: -Perennial garden design basics -Her top 10 tried and true perennials -Sequential color throughout the year -More than just flower color -Divide and conquer -Perennial bed maintenance opportunities -Her bottom 10 perennials -What about the natives? -Perennials vs. annualsCohen has taught herbaceous plants and perennial design at Temple University for over 20 years. She was the Founder and Director of the Landscape Arboretum at Temple University, Ambler. She is a contributing editor for “Fine Gardening”, the advisory board for “Green Profit” and is a regional writer for The Blooms of Bressingham Plant Program. She has received three awards from the Perennial Plant Association for design, as well as receiving their Service and Academic Award. She has received awards from Temple University, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and The American Nursery and Landscape Association for Garden Communicator of the Year 2000. She is the first woman to receive the honor award from The Perennial Plant Association at their meeting in 2005 in CanadaIn 2005, she became a fellow of Temple University Alumni Association, the highest award given to an alumna. She has lectured coast to coast, including Alaska, and has been featured on QVC TV as the “Perennial Diva.”In 2005, she also wrote a book on perennial garden design called “The Perennial Gardeners Design Primer,” published by Storey Press. It was chosen by The Garden Writer's of America as the winner in the best overall book category.She has also written three other books published by Timber Press. In 2007, she authored "Fallscaping", 2011 she published “The Non-Stop Garden” and her newest book, “Greenhouse Grower" was just translated into Russian.For more information, visit www.theperennialdiva.com.

One of the top three things that clients request for their landscaping project is seasonal color year-round. One of the fastest, easiest and best ways to do this is by including perennials in your installations. The problem is that there are literally thousands and thousands of perennials to choose from, making perennial selections an overwhelming task for most contractors. And the truth of the matter is that you can't just plant daylilies and hostas everywhere. The self-proclaimed Perennial Diva Stephanie Cohen has got you covered. She discusses her favorite tried and true perennials (and some grasses, too) that will give your clients the color that you want, while working within their budget and limiting the amount of maintenance that is required throughout the year. She also goes over: -Perennial garden design basics -Her top 10 tried and true perennials -Sequential color throughout the year -More than just flower color -Divide and conquer -Perennial bed maintenance opportunities -Her bottom 10 perennials -What about the natives? -Perennials vs. annuals Cohen has taught herbaceous plants and perennial design at Temple University for over 20 years. She was the Founder and Director of the Landscape Arboretum at Temple University, Ambler. She is a contributing editor for “Fine Gardening”, the advisory board for “Green Profit” and is a regional writer for The Blooms of Bressingham Plant Program. She has received three awards from the Perennial Plant Association for design, as well as receiving their Service and Academic Award. She has received awards from Temple University, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and The American Nursery and Landscape Association for Garden Communicator of the Year 2000. She is the first woman to receive the honor award from The Perennial Plant Association at their meeting in 2005 in Canada In 2005, she became a fellow of Temple University Alumni Association, the highest award given to an alumna. She has lectured coast to coast, including Alaska, and has been featured on QVC TV as the “Perennial Diva.” In 2005, she also wrote a book on perennial garden design called “The Perennial Gardeners Design Primer,” published by Storey Press. It was chosen by The Garden Writer's of America as the winner in the best overall book category. She has also written three other books published by Timber Press. In 2007, she authored "Fallscaping", 2011 she published “The Non-Stop Garden” and her newest book, “Greenhouse Grower" was just translated into Russian. For more information, visit www.theperennialdiva.com.

One of the top three things that clients request for their landscaping project is seasonal color year-round. One of the fastest, easiest and best ways to do this is by including perennials in your installations. The problem is that there are literally thousands and thousands of perennials to choose from, making perennial selections an overwhelming task for most contractors. And the truth of the matter is that you can't just plant daylilies and hostas everywhere. The self-proclaimed Perennial Diva Stephanie Cohen has got you covered. She discusses her favorite tried and true perennials (and some grasses, too) that will give your clients the color that you want, while working within their budget and limiting the amount of maintenance that is required throughout the year. She also goes over: -Perennial garden design basics -Her top 10 tried and true perennials -Sequential color throughout the year -More than just flower color -Divide and conquer -Perennial bed maintenance opportunities -Her bottom 10 perennials -What about the natives? -Perennials vs. annuals Cohen has taught herbaceous plants and perennial design at Temple University for over 20 years. She was the Founder and Director of the Landscape Arboretum at Temple University, Ambler. She is a contributing editor for “Fine Gardening”, the advisory board for “Green Profit” and is a regional writer for The Blooms of Bressingham Plant Program. She has received three awards from the Perennial Plant Association for design, as well as receiving their Service and Academic Award. She has received awards from Temple University, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and The American Nursery and Landscape Association for Garden Communicator of the Year 2000. She is the first woman to receive the honor award from The Perennial Plant Association at their meeting in 2005 in Canada In 2005, she became a fellow of Temple University Alumni Association, the highest award given to an alumna. She has lectured coast to coast, including Alaska, and has been featured on QVC TV as the “Perennial Diva.” In 2005, she also wrote a book on perennial garden design called “The Perennial Gardeners Design Primer,” published by Storey Press. It was chosen by The Garden Writer's of America as the winner in the best overall book category. She has also written three other books published by Timber Press. In 2007, she authored "Fallscaping", 2011 she published “The Non-Stop Garden” and her newest book, “Greenhouse Grower" was just translated into Russian. For more information, visit www.theperennialdiva.com.

One of the top three things that clients request for their landscaping project is seasonal color year-round. One of the fastest, easiest and best ways to do this is by including perennials in your installations. The problem is that there are literally thousands and thousands of perennials to choose from, making perennial selections an overwhelming task for most contractors. And the truth of the matter is that you can't just plant daylilies and hostas everywhere.The self-proclaimed Perennial Diva Stephanie Cohen has got you covered. She discusses her favorite tried and true perennials (and some grasses, too) that will give your clients the color that you want, while working within their budget and limiting the amount of maintenance that is required throughout the year.She also goes over: -Perennial garden design basics -Her top 10 tried and true perennials -Sequential color throughout the year -More than just flower color -Divide and conquer -Perennial bed maintenance opportunities -Her bottom 10 perennials -What about the natives? -Perennials vs. annualsCohen has taught herbaceous plants and perennial design at Temple University for over 20 years. She was the Founder and Director of the Landscape Arboretum at Temple University, Ambler. She is a contributing editor for “Fine Gardening”, the advisory board for “Green Profit” and is a regional writer for The Blooms of Bressingham Plant Program. She has received three awards from the Perennial Plant Association for design, as well as receiving their Service and Academic Award. She has received awards from Temple University, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and The American Nursery and Landscape Association for Garden Communicator of the Year 2000. She is the first woman to receive the honor award from The Perennial Plant Association at their meeting in 2005 in CanadaIn 2005, she became a fellow of Temple University Alumni Association, the highest award given to an alumna. She has lectured coast to coast, including Alaska, and has been featured on QVC TV as the “Perennial Diva.”In 2005, she also wrote a book on perennial garden design called “The Perennial Gardeners Design Primer,” published by Storey Press. It was chosen by The Garden Writer's of America as the winner in the best overall book category.She has also written three other books published by Timber Press. In 2007, she authored "Fallscaping", 2011 she published “The Non-Stop Garden” and her newest book, “Greenhouse Grower" was just translated into Russian.For more information, visit www.theperennialdiva.com.

Special Guest: Lauren Mandel, author of EAT UP. Lauren Mandel’s new guide, Eat Up, explains this most local of food movements to help readers learn how to use their own private and corporate rooftops to bring fresh, organic produce to their tables. Lauren holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. in Environmental Science. http://eatupag.com/author/lnmandel/ Special Guest: Adam Hill, City Harvest Coordinator. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s (PHS) City Harvest program taps the skills and energy of urban gardeners to make fresh, nutritious produce more widely available in under-resourced neighborhoods. PHS City Harvest gardeners grow and donate more than 20,000 pounds of produce each year, helping to feed about 1,000 families per week during the growing season.  http://phsonline.org/greening/city-harvest Special Guest: Mike Hill works for USDA Forest Service on landscape architecture projects and youth programs. Previously, Mike worked for 10 years at the National Building Museum in DC. Mike is a graduate of the Virginia Tech landscape architecture program. Mike received the Community Outreach Person of the Year Award from the DC Chapter of the National Organization for Minority Architects in 2011.  Children's Forest Program:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r6/learning/kids?cid=STELPRDB5387114