GardenDC Podcast Episode 286: Grow Food in Containers

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with horticulturist Christine Froehlich about growing edible plants in containers. The plant profile is on Deutzia 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 "Help Hydrangea" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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Read "12 Vegetables that Thrive in Containers" on Martha Stewart Living online:

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 143: Balcony Food Growing

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-143-balcony.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 116: Miniature Vegetables

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-116-miniature.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 68: Summer Vegetables

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-68-summer.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 55: Container Gardening Basics

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-55-container.html

Show Notes will be posted after 5/31/2026.

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

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