GardenDC Podcast Episode 125: Garden Lessons Learned

In this episode, we talk with Ashlie Thomas aka The Mocha Gardener and author of How to Become a Gardener: Find empowerment in creating your own food security.* The plant profile is on Brazlian Verbena 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 also introduce a new segment -- The Last Word.

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SHOW NOTES: 01:07 Introducing The Mocha Gardener Ashlie Thomas, author of How to Become a Gardener: Find empowerment in creating your own food security 01:58 How did Ashlie get into gardening? 03:12 Ashlie’s first garden 06:30 From gardener to teacher 08:15 "I wanted to really not just grow food for ourselves, but for our family." -Ashlie 09:29 What grows in Ashlie's zone? 13:11 About Ashlie's book 15:44 "There are so many things that are working in harmony to really create this beautiful space we call a garden." -Ashlie 20:45 How to stay resilient in the face of adversity 25:52 Setting a pace at the start of the season 31:47 "When you slow down and really look at the space you're cultivating, it helps you become more informed." -Ashlie 35:05 Freedom through food 42:17 Gardening with respect 46:38 Gratitude in the garden 48:24 “Gratitude unlocks the fullness in our lives.” 50:26 How to get in touch with Ashlie 53:10 This week’s plant profile… Brazilian Verbena (Verbena bonariensis)! 54:48 What’s new in the Garden? Virginia witch hazel, final harvests, and a new magazine release 55:51 What’s going on around town? Orchid auction and native plant sale 58:12 The last word from… Kathy Jentz on appreciating and supporting local Public Gardens

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 92: Universal Gardening Truths

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-92-universal.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 74: Garden FAQs

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-74-garden-faqs.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden

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