201 - Effective Goal Planning for Your Perfect Garden - Jeff Rugg
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast
00:48 Introducing Jeff Rugg: Gardening Expert
01:55 Setting Goals for Your Garden
03:31 Budgeting for Your Garden Project
06:27 Understanding Climate …
200 - Exploring Clematis – Dan Long
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to the 200th Episode!
00:29 Meet Dan Long: Clematis Expert
01:12 Understanding Clematis: Pronunciation and Varieties
04:15 Growing Clematis in the Southeast
05:13 Troubleshooting C…
199 - The Water Smart Garden: Tips and Advice from The AZ Plant Lady- Noelle Johnson
Chapter Time Line
00:00 Introduction to Water Smart Gardening
00:12 Meet Noelle Johnson: The AC Plant Lady
00:51 Water Conservation Techniques
02:19 Understanding Water Usage
05:09 Choosing Drought Tolera…
198 - Connecting People to Plants: The Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University - Todd Beasley
00:00 Introduction to the Garden Question Podcast
00:25 Meet Dr. Todd Beasley
00:33 The Vision for the Botanic Garden
00:42 Community Engagement and Environmental Stewardship
00:53 Todd Beasley's Career …
197 - Gardening as a Lifestyle - Rick Vuyst
I’m your host Craig McManus. Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast, where we’re all about designing, building, and growing smarter gardens that work. Whether you're just starting out or you're a sea…
196 - The Joy of Urban and Suburban Homesteading - Michelle Bruhn
Today’s episode takes us on a journey into the growing world of suburban homesteading with Michelle Bruhn, a Minnesota native and passionate advocate for reconnecting people to the earth and their f…
195 - The Timeless White Gardens and Their Secrets – Nina Koziol
00:00 Introduction to the Garden Question Podcast
00:27 Meet Nina Koziol: Horticulturist Extraordinaire
01:16 The Timeless Appeal of White Gardens
02:32 Designing and Enhancing White Gardens
07:01 Creati…
194 - ‘Tis the Season to Defend Against Crape Murder - Craig McManus
In this episode of the Garden Question podcast, the host, Craig McManus, explores the practice of 'crape murder'.
He emphasizes the damage improper pruning can cause to crape myrtle trees, attaching …
193 - The Giving Grove Story - Cultivating Community and Ecosystems - Sarah Sikich & Ryan Watson
Today we're digging into the power of community orchards to tackle some of our most pressing challenges—growing food and developing ecosystems.
In this Episode 193, we're joined by Sarah Sikich and Ry…
192 – Understanding Trees - Edward Morrow
Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast! I’m your host Craig McManus
Trees—they’re majestic, essential, and sometimes misunderstood. In this episode, Edward Morrow is here to dispel the myths that ofte…
191 - The Remarkable Journey of Poinsettias: From Mexican Forests to Christmas Icons - Dr. Jim Faust
Dr. Jim Faust tells interesting true poinsettia stories from their discovery to your own enjoyment at Christmas.
One story involves searching out wild poinsettias in the middle of two drug cartel con…
190 - Harvesting Gratitude in a Thanksgiving Celebration
In this special Thanksgiving episode of the Garden Question Podcast, host Craig McManus gathers a heartwarming array of guests from previous episodes to share their gratitude for the beauty, growth, …
189 – The Christmas Tree Chronicles: The True Story - Dr. Mel Koelling
Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast—where we’re all about designing, building, and growing a smarter garden that works!
I’m your host, Craig McManus, and today we’re diving into a timeless holiday …
188 - A Conversation with John Bartram - Kirk R. Brown
In today's episode I have a fascinating conversation with John Bartram. America's First Botanist and a Legacy of Native Plant Explorer.
Well actually, it’s with Kirk R. Brown, a renowned garden speake…
187 - Salt Hay and Pine Straw Sustainable Mulching - Bill Strock
This is The Garden Question Podcast where you’ll learn to “Design, build, and grow a smarter garden that works.”
In today’s episode, we’re diving into an emerging trend in sustainable mulching that’s…
186 – Lost Ladies of Garden Writing - Carol Michel
Hello, you’re dialed in to The Garden Question Podcast where we discover designing, building and growing “Smarter Gardens that Work”. I’m your host Craig McManus.
In this episode, we’re exploring a co…
185 - Gentle Gardening: Gardening With Uncooperative Bodies - Erin Alladin
Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast! I’m your host, Craig McManus.
Today we’ve got a fantastic episode lined up. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert seasoned pro, this conversation will inspire …
184 - Empowering Your Fall Garden - Heather Andrews
Welcome to today’s episode, where we talk about empowering your garden by diving into the importance of incorporating native plants into your garden—especially during the fall season.
Our guest is He…
183 - Creating a Sense of Place: The Art of Garden Design - Nathan Wilson
In this episode Nathan Wilson explores the concept of creating a 'sense of place' in gardening.
He emphasizes the importance of blending architecture, plant materials, and personal history to create…
182 - Your Success with National Garden Bureau and All-America Selections - Diane Blazek
00:00 Introduction to The Garden Question Podcast
00:41 Meet Diane Blazek: A Journey in Gardening
01:29 The Legacy of National Garden Bureau
05:10 Victory Garden 2.0: Reviving a Historic Movement
06:23 T…