Spice Rubs, String-of-Pearls Plant and Starting COVID Gardens
Ep 163 – Discover spice rubs, a hot “Curio” houseplant, and hear what to do with the bulbs and other plants you haven’t yet placed into the ground.
Bulbs Growing In Fall and a Plant-Filled Zoom Room
Ep 162 – In this episode we consider how drought and snow effect plants, creating a plant-filled Zoom Room, and spring bulbs that come up before spring.
Houseplant Fertilizers, Avocados and Cranberry Plants
Ep 161 – Hear Ellen and C.L. discuss fertilizers for houseplants, the amazing avocado, and cranberries, wild and cultivated.
Juniper Berries, Begonias and Orchid Pots
Ep 160 – Learn about eating juniper berries, bodacious begonias, pots for orchids and keeping cats away from plants.
Parsley, Garden Destinations and Evergreens On Balconies
Ep 159 – In this episode Ellen and C.L. discuss the herb that gets no respect, parsley. We also talk about planning garden trips for the spring, what evergreens will grow in containers on a balcony, and providing supports for indoor plants.
Propagating Succulents, Insect Lifecycles, and Collecting Rainwater
Ep 158 – C.L. and Ellen explain that succulents are easy to propagate, and talk about why we should care about the life cycle of insects. The episode ends with a discussion about collecting rainwater for houseplants.
Pumpkin Spice Plantrama
Ep 157 – For better or worse, in this episode Ellen and C.L. are delving into Pumpkin Spice. We start talking about allspice, and then do a deep dive into the plants that produce the flavors in the most popular seasonal latte offered at local coffee shops.
Fertilizing, Fall Cocktails, and Houseplants
Ep 156 – We’re celebrating fall with autumnal beverages, talking about applying fertilizer in the fall, and discussing cleaning up houseplants when you bring them back indoors.
Vegetable Garden Wrap-up, Dandelions and Chestnuts
Ep 155 – It’s time to take stock of the vegetable garden and consider what thrived and which crops were a bust. Ellen and C.L. discuss why Ellen loves to forage for chestnuts, and how she cooks them, plus we answer a question about dandelion foliage in the lawn.
Perennial Plants and Perennial Gardens in Fall
Ep 154 – Hear what plant people mean when they talk about “the canopy,” learn about a must-have book if you grow perennials, and find out what you can do in perennial gardens in the fall. Plus a look at what’s growing in C.L.’s “bunny bin.”