In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with horticulturist Leslie Harris all about the new plants and products we discovered at MANTS 2023. The plant profile is on Boxwood 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 garden designer and host of Better Lawns & Gardens Teresa Watkins, who shares the Last Word on Mulch.
Show Notes: 01:27 Meet horticulturist Leslie Harris! 05:16 MANTS: the horticultural trade show for the East Coast. 06:59 “It’s a lot of walking… a lot of trying to be heard.” 07:29 Harris was a high school Spanish teacher until 2014. 13:07 “I was talked into it by our buddy…” 14:08 Feeling cool with press passes. 15:19 “I didn’t really know he was famous.” 16:14 Whatever Stephanie Cohen says to buy or grow, you buy or grow. 16:44 Private Jet from Bloomin Easy. 17:21 The smaller the plant, the more it will acclimate to your yard. 19:12 “I’m just getting tired of dragging out the ladder.” 20:14 The dreaded word: Deer. 20:41 Popstar – Endless Summer hydrangeas. 24:03 Kathy’s experience with Endless Summer. 25:34 We don’t need another hydrangea, but we want one. 27:37 “I’d rather grow a vine than even have that black plastic.” 29:04 Pest Wizard: invasive spotted lanternfly. 31:17 The spotted lanternfly is beautiful in all stages, but you have to kill it. 32:28 Sticky cards could kill more than just the spotted lanternfly. 34:11 “Some people put out Hershey bars… that got my attention.” 34:33 Mossify. 39:46 “You’ll stop me with an Almond Joy.” 40:27 Vole King: Protect your roots. 41:41 Plant your shrubs in metal mesh. 43:42 Does it work for tulip bulbs? 45:24 Tree trunks fit through the wires. 46:28 Flawn: flower lawns! 48:09 Total Worms – worm organic matter. 48:54 “I was really only looking for Reese’s cups, I’m sorry.” 52:04 Plant cleaning gloves. 52:42 “You’re not going around petting your plants every day.” 57:36 “Sporticulture.” 59:06 MANTS is worth your time, especially for people new to the industry, because of networking. 1:01:07 Boxwood: this week’s Plant Profile! 1:03:38 Garden updates: Snowdrops are blooming! 1:03:49 Upcoming events: Native Plant Symposium; Spring into School Gardening; Friends of the National Arboretum Plant Fair and Garden Sale; Today’s Horticulture Symposium; Pursuit of Houseplants. 1:05:51 “The Urban Garden” by Kathy Jentz and Teri Speight 1:06:51 “Groundcover Revolution” by Kathy Jentz. 1:08:00 The Last Word on Mulching by Better Lawns & Gardens’ host Teresa Watkins.
If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 41: New Plant Introductions with Dr. Allan Armitage
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-41-new-plant.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 93: Pruning Tips
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-93-pruning-tips.html
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Kathy and her guest chat about the East Coast's largest green industry trade show - MANTS - and the latest new plant introductions.
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