Saturday, March 12, 2022

GardenDC Podcast Episode 95: Willows


In this episode, we talk Michael Judd of Ecologia Design about all things related to willows. The plant profile is on Primroses and I share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming events.

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Show Notes: 1:05 Meet Michael Judd of Ecologia Design and learn all about willows! 1:35 “It’s all willows right now.” — Michael talks about his garden 4:09 “ ‘Easy’ is going to be the word of this episode.” — Kathy 4:46 Michael talks about Ecologia Design’s site near Frederick, MD — “It’s quite a spectacular spot!” 6:17 Michael describes the willow arch at the entrance of Ecologia Design’s food forest 7:07 Willows are important for bees! 9:45 Male deers will rub on willows during the winter 11:12 Michael describes the look of willows after pollarding as a “funky hairdo” 13:33 “A lot of what I’m doing with the willows is to sort of re-enliven the culture of basketry.” — Michael 14:42 “The willow really is one of the most resilient regenerative species we have to work with.” — Michael 15:45 Kathy and Michael discuss the many uses of willows 17:31 Michael talks about the many types of willows — “There’s really an endless selection of willows.” 23:35 “Getting to know your willows a little bit can be helpful.” — Michael 24:14 Michael talks about pussy willows — “The Japanese ones are gorgeous!” 25:31 Birds love willows! 26:50 “Plants really like to be worked when it’s cool and moist.” — Michael 30:22 “I just love the look of a huge, old weeping willows.” — Kathy 33:21 Michael talks about the willows he’s growing now — “I feel like I’m so in love with so many of them.” 40:53 How to contact Michael 43:48 Learn about the primrose in this week’s Plant Profile! 45:18 What’s new in the garden: blooming ‘Jane’ saucer magnolia and daffodils! 46:02 News in the gardening world: upcoming plant sales 47:27 Look forward to “The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City” by Teri Speight and Kathy 48:20 Celebrate spring at the National Garden Bureau online book party

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 25: Michael Judd of Ecologia Design on growing Paw Paws

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-25-michael.html

~ Plant Profile: Native Pussy Willows (Salix discolor)

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/03/plant-profile-pussy-willows-salix.html


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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Editing and Show Notes: Dorvall Bedford

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