The Garden Question

Host Craig McManus discusses the transformative power of gardening and the incredible impact they have on our lives with guest Jennifer Jewell.

Jennifer is a garden advocate, author, and award-winning…

Starting a garden isn't just about planting seeds and tending greens. It's a compelling journey that goes beyond the soil – a tale that’s not only visually enthrall but emotionally connect. To learn …

The vibrant red and green foliage of the poinsettia are familiar sights in homes around the world during the Christmas holiday season. But have you ever wondered how this exotic flowering plant from …

We had the unique opportunity to interview Dr. Mel Koelling, a seasoned expert in the Christmas tree industry. With Christmas season on the horizon, there is no better time to learn about the fascina…

In this Thanksgiving special episode of the Garden Question Podcast, host Craig McManus brings together a variety of influential guests from previous episodes to talk about what they are thankful for…

Today's episode is an enlightening conversation with Shelley S. Cramm, the insightful author of "My Father is the Gardener."

She writes regularly for her Devotions Blog at GardeninDelight.com, and spe…

Join us in this episode as we explore the harmonious blend of beauty and functionality in gardens.

Molly Hendry is a Birmingham native whose expertise as a horticulturist and landscape architect has …

In this episode passions collide and creativity blossoms with Dan Benarcik. A seasoned expert whose life has been a vibrant tapestry of horticulture, art, teaching, and design.

Growing up surrounded b…

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Garden Question. Today, we're venturing into the captivating realm of plant breeding, a topic that's as fascinating as it is innovative.

We all relish the jo…

Welcome to another fantastic episode. "Planting Bulbs, Harvesting Smiles," I'm your host, Craig McManus. Today we're diving into the vibrant world of bulbs with the one and only Brent Heath from Bren…

Heidi Heiland has been diligently leading and artfully expanding her landscape gardening company, Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens as the CEO. That’s Chief Experience Officer since 1979. 

With the help of he…

You will be happy that you listen to this episode before you plant your first plant. It begins with setting garden goals. 

Jeff Rugg is an educator at heart.

For over 33 years he has written the weekl…

In this episode we talk about adapting to various gardening challenges. We explore making tough decisions in gardening through the later seasons of life. Also, having the best attitudes toward tough …

Carol Pasternak lives by the motto “It’s Gotta Be Fun”. That is what she brings to this episode.

Have you ever thought about having a caterpillar as a pet? You will want to after listening to her.

Egg …

 In this fresh episode we are talking with Michael Perry also known as Mr. Plant Geek a multihyphenate in the plant world. You know he is adept at many roles in horticulture.

Michael is a TV presenter…

Have you ever wondered about your neighbor’s tree branch hanging over your house? Or thought who really owns that tree on my property line. Is ignoring the questionable tree in my backyard a good ide…

Dean Norton feel in love with the Mount Vernon Estate Gardens 53 years ago and never left.

After receiving a degree in horticulture from Clemson University he began his horticultural career as the est…

It’s been over 200 years since he was born.

People still absorb his parks and public gardens in more than 5,000 communities across the North American continent.  

The goal is to “give the common man i…

Have you got a shady location where nothing else will grow? Are you tired of mowing grass? Do you have problem  with soil erosion? How about a desire to avoid chemical fertilizers, pesticides and her…

Josh Fuder’s search to identify the old apple trees growing at his newly purchase home ignited a path to discovering and recovering lost apple varieties of Georgia.

In this episode 122 we look into wh…