GardenDC Podcast Episode 217: Weeding Techniques

In this episode, we talk with Anna Mische John, Vegetation Maintenance Supervisor with the City of Takoma Park, MD, about weeding techniques. The plant profile is Gaura and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Ways to Pickle from Christy Page of Green Prints.

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Show Notes: 01:17 - Welcome Anna Mische John, Vegetation Maintenance Supervisor with the City of Takoma Park, MD 01:55 - Anna talks about her childhood gardening experience 03:46 - What did Anna go to school for? 04:24 - What brought Anna to Takoma Park? 05:14 - Anna discusses Takoma Park’s geography and growing conditions 07:15 - Kathy and Anna talk about the Takoma Horticultural Club 08:45 - Anna discusses the gardening dynamic between her and her partner, Josh Singer 10:07 - Anna shares her specific tasks as Vegetation Maintenance Supervisor 11:52 - What is Anna’s overall philosophy when dealing with weeds on city property? 12:55 - Anna and Kathy discuss recent research which says to cut weeds off at the soil level 15:14 - Anna talks about Takoma Park’s methods for not leaving bare soil 18:02 - Does Takoma Park get plants introduced into their public spaces by local citizens and visitors? 19:43 - Anna and Kathy talk about plant stealing 20:56 - Does Takoma Park have Weed Warrior volunteers? 21:26 - How does Takoma Park keep areas clear after invasive removals? 23:36 - Anna talks about erosion control 24:46 - Anna discusses solarizing 27:59 - Anna talks about spraying techniques 30:54 - Does Takoma Park do any open burns? 32:43 - Does Takoma Park use pre-emergents? 33:30 - How to make weeding less of a chore? 36:16 - Anna and Kathy discuss some common weeds 36:44 - Ficaria (Lesser celandine) 37:42 - Mugworts (Artemisia vulgaris) 39:06 - Vining plants 40:24 - Kudzu 41:41 - What does Takoma Park do with all the weed debris that they collect? 42:10 - Purple Fountain Grass 42:36 - Handling Weed seed heads 43:33 - Are there any native plants that are considered problem plants? 45:16 - Where to contact Anna? Gardens@takomaparkmd.gov 45:38 - A few bonus weeds/weeding techniques 47:15 - Dealing with Landscape Fabric 50:14 - Gaura plant profile 51:52 - What’s new in the garden this week? Late reblooms on spring and summer plants 52:27 - Garden tips of the week: Ways to reuse your Halloween pumpkins, turn off non-essential lights, and November is National Pepper Month 53:19 - Upcoming local gardening events: Firsthand Experience: Plant Portraits, and Autumn Arts of Nature: Bonsai, Stones, and Mums 55:06 - How to Pickle 1:00:25 - Thank you for listening! Become a supporter

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit and Show Notes: Zachary Intrater

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

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