Showing posts with label sustainable landscapes. Show all posts
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Saturday, April 20, 2024

GardenDC Podcast Episode 191: Plastics in Gardening


In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Marie Chieppo, an ecological landscape designer, about the ubiquitous use of plastic in gardening. The plant profile is on Native Azaleas 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 Herb Garden Labels from Christy Page of Green Prints.

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

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 101: Sustainable Lawn Care 

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-101.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 147: Sustainable Gardening Practices

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-147.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 117: Environmentally Friendly Gardening

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-117.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 189: Organic Gardening

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-189-organic.html

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Read more about the Healthy Pots, Healthy Planet initiative the April 2021 issue of Washington Gardener Magazine: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/april-2021-issue-of-washington-gardener.html

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit and Show Notes: Hannah Zozobrado

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Saturday, April 22, 2023

GardenDC Podcast Episode 147: Sustainable Gardening Practices

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Lois J. de Vries, Executive Director of the Sustainable Gardening Institute and Library, about sustainable gardening practices. The plant profile is on Golden Ragwort 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 Dr. Allan Armitage, who returns to share the Last Word on Annual Plant Snobs.


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Show Notes: 01:14 Meet Lois J. de Vries, executive director of the Sustainable Gardening Institute and Library. 02:37 “I’ve killed my fair number of plants.” 03:25 Why did Lois used to hate hydrangeas and lilies of the valley? 03:55 Lois’ introduction to horticulture is a “long and winding road.” 06:19 “It really brought home to me how little many homeowners know about the environment and sustainable landscaping practices.” 06:46 Why did Lois start the online garden library and institute? 09:41 “One day I woke up and said ‘what we need is a sustainable gardening library.’” 10:49 Who is the map for? 11:53 All about Lois’ personal garden! 13:18 “We got skipped by the snow, but I’m not complaining about that.” 15:13 Dan: Lois’ other half and official hole digger. 16:58 Eco-Regions app: what is it and how do gardeners use it? 19:45 The app tells you about previous land use – hopefully it wasn’t a brownfield. 20:13 “People think that they have a [brown] thumb, but it can also be that you have a different soil.” 21:58 The topics are vetted by the Sustainability Committee at GardenComm. 27:45 “My first favorite topic is stormwater management, but we won’t get there…” 28:11 What is sustainability? 32:50 One-third of the content providers are in the New York to Virginia area. 33:26 Montana doesn’t have many public gardens and colleges. 34:22 Why aren’t private corporations part of the Sustainable Gardening Institute and Library? 42:24 With sustainability, start small. 42:48 “I enjoy my exotic plants as much as anybody.” 44:33 “No garden is truly sustainable.” 46:21 Advice for new homeowners: do nothing. 49:14 Golden Ragwort: this week’s Plant Profile! 50:59 Garden updates: Carolina Allspice shrub is blooming, Yukon Gold potatoes are popping up! 51:22 Upcoming events: FONA Garden Fair; Beltsville Garden Plant Sale; Shepherd Park Garden Tour; GardenMart Plant Sale. 53:51 “Groundcover Revolution” by Kathy Jentz. 55:13 “The Urban Garden” by Kathy Jentz and Teri Speight 56:19 The Last Word from Dr. Allan Armitage on Annual Plant Snobs

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:
~ GardenDC Episode 101: Sustainable Lawn Care 
~ GardenDC Episode 117: Environmentally Friendly Gardening


We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!

Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Editing and Show Notes: Jessica Harden

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Saturday, October 23, 2021

GardenDC Podcast Episode 80: Bay-Wise Landscapes


In this episode, we talk with Wanda MacLachlan, Area Educator, Residential Landscape Management, University of Maryland Extension, about the Bay-Wise Landscape Program. The plant profile is on White Wood Aster and I share what's going on locally and in my garden.


EPISODE LENGTH: 50:58


·  00:45 Meet Wanda MacLachlan!

·  02:55 “I’ll study plants instead…” — Wanda, after having to dissect an earthworm in college 

·  06:50 Learn all about the Chesapeake Bay! Did you know it reaches all the way to Upstate New York?

·  08:15 … Or that the Bay is the largest estuary, which is a body of water where fresh and saltwater mix, in the United States?

·  08:49 90% of the Bay’s freshwater comes from five major rivers: Susquehanna (NY), Potomac (MD), Rappahannock, York and James (VA) rivers

·  11:00 The Bay is home to more than 500 finfish and shellfish species and 29 species of waterfowl, and the watershed home to 2,700 plant species … So, yeah, it’s pretty important! 

·  11:49 “So many ways it touches our lives” — Kathy

·  12:19 18 million people live within the Bay’s Watershed… “If you are one of those 18 million people … then the Bay actually starts at your back door” — Wanda

·  13:33 What does rain wash into the Bay? Fertilizers used in gardens, pesticides, road salts during winter time, oil and antifreeze from cars… and more.

·  15:44 Why exactly is “excess nutrients” a bad thing for our Bay? 

·  17:50 The “Dead Zones” of the Bay are called such because of excess nutrients: They aren’t getting enough oxygen!

·  20:10 The Maryland Yardstick Program: Visit go.umd.edu/baywise to learn about it and how you can apply.

·  24:11 If you plant ground covers under trees, you already have a box you can check.

·  29:00 But if you plant invasive species... “Oh boy,” Wanda said. Don’t be surprised if you lose a point or two! 

·  35:50 This November, Bay-Wise is celebrating their 25th anniversary.

·  41:40 From day one, Bay-Wise has certified 3,329 landscapes.

·  43:30 “You don't have to have your landscape certified, but I would encourage people to … look at that yardstick and just use it as a guide to what you can be doing in your landscape that” - Wanda

·  44:35 “I'm definitely going to go through that checklist myself… I have like 3 other certifications, but now I need that Bay-Wise one” — Kathy

·  45:00 You can contact Wanda at wtm@umd.edu or (410) 531-5973 with any questions.

·  46:05 “The daisy-like blooms are a pollinator favorite” — Learn about this week’s plant profile, the White Wood Aster.

·  47:40 Community garden update: Kathy has harvested her container-grown peanuts, and can’t wait to roast and taste them!

·  48:30 Home garden update on prepping for next year’s spring display and her newfound love for alliums!

·  49:00 Upcoming events: Giving a talk for Brookside Gardens, Master Gardeners of Northern VA composing sessions, U.S. Botanic Garden workshops, and “Pumpkin Painting” at Green Spring Gardens

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The episode is posted at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/episodes/Episode-80---Bay-Wise-Landscapes-e1970on

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Episode Credits
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Interview Edits: Charlotte Crook
Notes: Melena DiNenna

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