GardenDC Podcast Episode 277: Revolutionary Tomato Growing Tips

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with horticulturist Frank Hyman all about tomato growing tips*. The plant profile is on Hepatica and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "The Surprise Potato" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 4: All About Tomatoes

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-4-all-about.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 26: Heirloom Tomatoes

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-26-heirloom.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 68: Summer Vegetables

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-68-summer.html

Show Notes will be posted after 3/21/2026.

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Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

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Sundrops Plant Profile

Sundrops Plant Profile

Sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa) are a perennial plant. They are also known as the Narrow-leaf Evening Primrose and are a day-flowering cousin of the Common Evening-Primrose (Oenothera biennis L.)

Sundrops flowers are yellow cups of golden sunshine that bloom from late spring into summer.

They are native to the Eastern half of North America and were named a North Carolina Wildflower of the Year.

They are hardy to USDA zones 4 to 8.

They grow up to 1 to 2 feet tall. They do best in part- to full-sun conditions. Sundrops do well in poor soils.and they need no fertilizing.

Sundrops attract pollinators and can be visited by hummingbirds.

They are easy to propagate from division. They can also spread prolifically by seed, so deadhead the flowers after they finish blooming for the season if you want to prevent that.

Sundrops are fairly drought-tolerant once established and are said to be deer-resistant.

Sundrops: You Can Grow That!

 

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If you liked this video, we think you will like these other Plant Profiles:

~ Shasta Daisy Plant Profile

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~ Golden Ragwort Plant Profile

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/05/golden-ragwort-plant-profile.html

~ Lyreleaf Sage Plant Profile

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/04/lyreleaf-sage-plant-profile.html

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~ Ira Wallace

GardenDC Podcast Episode 276: How to Botanize

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with authors Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob S. Suissa all about botanizing. The plant profile is on Peas and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Dancing with Marigolds" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 43: Galanthus

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-43-galanthus.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 219: Native Ferns

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-219-native.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 106: Ancient Plants

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-106-ancient.html

Show Notes will be posted after 3/17/2026.

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March 2026 issue of Washington Gardener Magazine: Winning Photos, Skunk Cabbage, Lilies, Staghorn Fern, and much more…

 

The March 2026 issue of Washington Gardener Magazine is out.

It is posted and archived online at: 

https://issuu.com/washingtongardener/docs/washington_gardener_magazine_march_2026

 

Inside this issue:

·         17 Award-winning Garden Photos

·         Did the Harsh Winter Affect  Native Plants?

·         Tips for Healthy Staghorn Ferns

·         Dealing with Weedy Mallow Plants

·         Enjoy Lilies in Containers

·         Year of the Impatiens

·         Garden Book Reviews

·         How to Grow Skunk Cabbage

·         Changes at the Bonsai Museum

·         A New Daylily

·         What We Learned at the GreenScapes Symposium

·         Are Sterile Versions of Invasive Species Okay to Plant?

·         and much more…

 

Note that any submissions, event listings, and advertisements for the April 2026 issue are due by March 15.

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Spiderwort Plant Profile

Spiderwort Plant Profile

Spiderwort (Tradescantia virginia) is a perennial plant with blue-purple flowers on grass-like stalks. It is native to the Eastern United States into Canada. Some rare varieties bloom with pink, white, or red flowers.

The flowers open in the morning and close in the afternoon or evening. The bloom period is from spring to early summer. You can cut back the plant after the first flush of flowers are done to get it to rebloom in late summer and early fall.

It does well in full sun to part shade in moist but well-draining soils. It is hardy to USDA zones 4 to 9.

Spiderwort grows to about 18 inches tall.

Spiderwort attracts pollinators such as long-tongue bees.

The plant is said to edible but can cause allergic reactions in pets and humans. It was used in indigenous medicine for insect bites – which is where its common name stems from.

Another common name is Inkweed due to the Spiderwort flowers containing a strong pigment that can be used as a dye. They can also stain your skin and clothing.

It reseeds around a bit and can be dug and moved to a better location, if desired.

Spiderwort: You Can Grow That!

 

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If you liked this video, we think you will like these other Plant Profiles:

~ Cup Plant Plant Profile

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/plant-profile-cup-plant.html

~ Sunflower Plant Profile

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2019/07/plant-profile-sunflowers.html

~ Daylily Plant Profile

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2019/07/video-plant-profile-daylily.html

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GardenDC Podcast Episode 275: Garden Pests and Friends

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with illustrator and author Halsey Berryman, all about her new book, Pests & Other Friends*. The plant profile is on Wallflowers and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Growing Kale in Pots" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 198: Rats and Other Destructive Critters

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-198-rats-and.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 174: Wildscaping

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-174-wildscaping.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 50: Deer-Resistant Native Plants

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-50-deer.html

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