Saturday, October 07, 2023

GardenDC Podcast Episode 168: Favorite Fall Perennials

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with Doug Oster, Pittsburgh's Garden Guru, about Favorite Fall Perennials. The plant profile is on Autumn Daffodils 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 the Last Word on Flying Squirrels by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network.

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

~ GardenDC Episode 53: Superior Perennials with Karen Rexrode
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-53-superior.html

~ GardenDC Episode 64: Daylilies -- the Perfect Perennial?


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Show Notes: 00:01:36 Doug and Kathy's mutual love of Duke's Mayo. 00:03:35 Fall perennials are low-maintenance and perfect for planting in the autumn season. 00:04:17 Doug's love affair with perennials. 00:06:21 Easy-to-grow perennials for spreading. 00:09:46 A plant that spreads everywhere. 00:12:44 Growing Tricyrtis plants. 00:13:24 Toad lilies need supplemental water. 00:16:07 Rabbit and chipmunk garden troubles. 00:20:48 Asters are great late-season perennials. 00:21:28 Favorite native Asters 00:24:32 Asters are great pollinator plants. 00:24:38 Asters as a substitute for mums. 00:31:14 Pink Salvia and the Chelsea Flower Show. 00:33:24 Goldenrod is a misunderstood wildflower. 00:34:08 Goldenrod and Joe Pye Weed are low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly plants. 00:35:09 Goldfinches and Goldenrod. 00:40:26 Ugliness that I need. 00:43:59 Deer-resistant plants for shady areas. 00:46:19 Deer-resistant Ligularia for low-maintenance gardening. 00:50:17 Dried seed heads as winter interest. 00:51:28 Importance of sentimental plants. 00:54:23 Amazing perennial plant discovery. 00:57:23 Overwintering potted plants. 01:02:04 Fall perennials are a great addition to any garden. 01:03:11 Hummingbirds visiting canna flowers. 01:06:09 Gardening events and book recommendations. 01:08:31 Flying Squirrels 01:08:38 Hate for flying squirrels emerges. 01:10:22 Catching flying squirrels.

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Interview Edit and Show Notes: Christine Folivi

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