In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Brent Heath of Brent and Becky's Bulbs all about lesser-known bulbs. The plant profile is on Garlic and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. Dr. Allan Armitage shares The Last Word on Joe-Pye Weed. He is also offering a discount for free domestic shipping starting on November 7, 2022, and expiring on December 6, 2022, at allanarmitage.net enter code LAST WORD at checkout.
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Show Notes:
01:17 Introducing Brent Heath of Brent and Becky's Bulbs
02:14 A brief history of Brett and Becky's bulbs
05:18 What's growing down there like?
08:43 What makes a specialty bulb?
10:31 Colchicum
12:35 Fall crocus / saffron crocus
15:50 Cyclamen
19:47 Snowdrop / Galanthus
21:13 "We tend to forget about the leaves. The leaves are the cake; the flowers are just the icing." -Brent
24:11 Sternbergia / Autumn Daffodil
27:12 Alliums
35:47 Anemones
41:06 Arum
43:12 Camassia flower
46:13 Eranthis to Eremurus to Fritillaria
57:07 How to get in touch with Brent
1:00:32 “Plant a lot of bulbs, harvest a lot of smiles. If more people planted bulbs, I believe we could have world peace.” -Brent:
1:01:00 This week’s plant profile… Garlic!
1:03:23 What’s new in the Garden? Nippon daisy, black spanish radish, and white german garlic
1:04:01 What’s going on around town? Pumpkin smash, Online talks, Christmas at Longwood, and wreath workshopsat Tudor Place
1:07:29 The Last Word on Joe-Pye Weed from Dr. Allan Armitage
If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 27: Gardening with Bulbs
https://washingtongardener.~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 43: Galanthus with David L. Culp
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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Editing: Brandie Bland
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden
Show Notes: Jaime Breeden
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