In this episode, we talk all about the Autumn Color Forecast and what creates that brilliant annual tree foliage display with John R. Seiler, Alumni Distinguished Professor, Forest Biology at Virginia Tech. The plant profile is on Colchicum and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events.
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SHOW NOTES:
01:06 Introducing John R. Seiler, Alumni Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech
02:05 Seiler’s origin story
06:23 About the College of Natural Resources and Environment
10:00 Environmentalism vs Industrialization
13:15 What’s the fall foliage forecast for 2022?
13:31 “We honestly never have a bad year. I always say we have good, better, and best years.” -John
17:26 What does peak season look like?
21:35 Recommendations for a gorgeous fall garden at home
29:15 “If you plant a mixture of Flowering Dogwood and Kousa Dogwood, you’ll have dogwood blooms for just about a whole month in your yard. You’ll be the envy of the neighborhood.” -John
30:57 Tree population report
34:30 What has Climate Change done to leaf peeping timing?
39:25 Where does that leave urban trees?
43:16 “By far, most of the problems with urban trees, you need to look below ground, which no one ever really looks there.” -John
45:22 “A really specific example…”
47:37 How to get in touch with John
49:04 “Don’t be afraid to make that left turn down the little state highway.” -John
49:34 This week’s plant profile is… Colchicum!
51:11 What’s new in the garden? Blooming asters, new mums, and future harvest.
51:40 What’s going on around town? Greenfest, chili, the White House, and book club
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Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden
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