GardenDC Podcast Episode 258: Hot Trends in Bulbs

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with author Jenny Rose Carey, all about the latest trends in gardening with bulbs. The plant profile is on Spiderwort 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 Art and Science of Pickling by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 127: Unusual and Specialty Flower Bulbs with Brent Heath

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-127-unusual.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 111: Flower Combinations with Jenny Rose Carey

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-111-flower.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 18: Shade Gardening with Jenny Rose Carey

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-18-shade.html

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Show Notes will be posted after 10/7/25.

Jenny Rose Carey's books:

- The Essential Guide to Bulbs*

- The Ultimate Flower Gardener's Guide*

- Glorious Shade*

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit and Show Notes: Cavit Ireland

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

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Fenton Friday: Sweet Potato Harvest

Sweet Potato harvest by Ellen Isaacson

The vandal(s) have given up -- at least for now, so that is good news. The temps this week were mild, but we need rain. 

We dumped out the Sweet Potato container and it yielded one big tuber and one little one (see image above). This is more than last year when we got zero due to the some rodents that ate everything planted underground and left us only the vines.

We pulled out half the Zucchini vines and put cover crop seeds in that place. We also replaced the rows of greens we planted earlier with 'Rudolph' Radish and 'Sweet Greens & Reds' Farmers Market Lettuce Blend. The previous seeds never germinated and I didn't want to wait to much longer on them as the cold temps will be her soon. Meanwhile, the two types of Cilantro planted next to them are coming along nicely. We'll likely thin them next week.

The Iron and Clay Cow Peas are producing like crazy right now. I'm leaving them all on the plants to dry and then will harvest them.

The four 'Romanesco' Cauliflower seedlings are settling in. 

We harvested more Peppers, Tomatoes, one last Zucchini, and a few handfuls of Dahlias.

What are you growing and harvesting in your edible garden this week?

About Fenton Friday: Every Friday during the growing season, I'll be giving you an update on my community garden plot at the Fenton Street Community Garden just across the street from my house in zone 7 Mid-Atlantic MD/DC border. I'm plot #16. It is a 10 ft x 20 ft space and this is our 14th year in the garden. (It opened in May 2011.) See past posts about our edible garden by putting "Fenton"  into the Search box above (at the top, left on this blog.)

October 2025 issue of Washington Gardener Magazine: Autumn Daffodils, Waxwings, Lemon Verbena, Shade Gardens, and much more…

The October 2025 issue of Washington Gardener Magazine is posted and archived online.

 

Inside this issue:

·         Autumn Daffodil

·         Tulip Types for Every Garden

·         Cedar Waxwings

·         Versatile Lemon Verbena

·         Shade Garden Basics

·         Sculpture Garden at River Farm

·         Dealing with Fall Webworm

·         Urban Tree Summit

·         New Patty Pan Squash ‘Green Lightning’

·         Garden Book Reviews and Reader Contest

·         Glenmont Forest Community Garden

·         How to Choose and Care for Fall Mums

·          and much more…

 

Note that any submissions, event listings, and advertisements for the November 2025 issue are due by October 10.

 

>>  Subscribe to Washington Gardener Magazine today to have the monthly publication sent to your inbox as a PDF several days before it is available online. You can use the PayPal (credit card) online order form here: https://www.washingtongardener.com/index_files/subscribe.htm

Jewels of Opar Plant Profile

Jewels of Opar Plant Profile

Jewels of Opar (Talinum paniculatum) is an annual flowering plant that is also known as Fame Flower.

The foliage is light-green and succulent-like. It is related to Purslane and the leaves are edible. The taste and texture is comparable to Malabar Spinach.

The flowers are light pink and bloom along long wands similar to Baby’s Breath. The flowers dry to beautiful jewel-like seedheads that look great in cut-flower arrangements.

 This plant is native to parts of the South and the Caribbean. They are hardy to USDA Zones 8 and higher.

The plants grow from 2-3 feet tall.

Jewels of Opar is a pollinator favorite.

Available cultivars include 'Kingwood Gold', 'Limón', and 'Variegatum'.

Plant the seeds in late spring or early summer in a full sun spot with good drainage.

They self-sow easily and may naturalize if you are in a tropical climate. Be sure to save some seeds from this year’s flowers to plant next year.

Jewels of Opar: You Can Grow That!

 

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Editing by Ellen Isaacson

 

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

~ Globe Amaranth Plant Profile

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/08/globe-amaranth-plant-profile.html

~ Celosia Plant Profile

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/celosia-plant-profile.html

~ Monkey Balls Plant Profile

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/11/plant-profile-monkey-balls-gomphocarpus.html

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Monday Thoughts: “Love is like a precious plant. You can't just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get on by itself. You've got to keep on watering it.” ~ John Lennon

“Love is like a precious plant. You can't just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get on by itself. You've got to keep on watering it.” ~ John Lennon

Groundcover Revolution Nominated for a Horti Award

I’m thrilled to share that my book, Groundcover Revolution, has been nominated for a GardenComm 2025 People's Choice Horti Award! This recognition means so much, and now I need your help. Please take a moment to vote for me before October 15. Every vote counts! Cast your vote here: https://vote.gardencomm.org/2025-horti-awards-ballot

GardenDC Podcast Episode 257: How to Outmaneuver Poison Ivy

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Dan Boelman of Zanfel Laboratories, all about poison ivy. The plant profile is on Pumpkins 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 Goodbye to Cruel Tomatoes by Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 98: Native Vines

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-98-native-vines.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 137: Into the Heart of the Garden

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-137-into-heart.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 216: Fierce Flora

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-216-fierce.html

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Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store including many newly added perennials!

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Episode Credits:
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Interview Edit and Show Notes: Cavit Ireland

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

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