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.”
Cherry Tomatoes, Silverberry and Saving Seed
Ep 153 – In this episode we talk about foraged silverberries, cherry tomatoes, saving seeds, and whether fall is the best time for planting. Ellen and C.L. end with a question from Jenna about possible uses for carrot tops.
Mint, Outdoor Pots in Winter, and Transplanting in Fall
Ep 152 – Ellen and C.L. give you ideas for using all of that mint that has exploded in your gardens over the summer. We explain how to keep container plants through the winter without pot or plant death, and answer a listener’s question about transplanting in the fall.
Preserving Herbs, Pruning Large Shrubs and Cannabis Not Budding
Ep 151 – Learn the truth about calcium and the black blossom end rot on your tomatoes, hear about preserving the herbs you’ve grown, discover a better way to prone large shrubs, and find out why a Cannabis plant isn’t budding.