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444-Home Permaculture: Turn Your Yard Into a Thriving Ecosystem

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:30:34 +0000

Practicing permaculture doesn’t require a sprawling property of several acres. As my guest this week, Brandy Hall of Shades of Green Permaculture, explains, the benefits of permaculture can fit in urban and suburban settings. Brandy founded her regenerative landscape design/build company Shades of Green in 2008 in Avondale Estates, Georgia, in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. […]

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441-How to Keep Houseplants and Overwintered Pots Thriving — The Science Behind It

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:30:52 +0000

Plants that live indoors with us over the winter — both houseplants and those that are only stored inside the house seasonally — need a few things from us to get through the darker, colder months. At the same time, too much coddling during this period of semi-dormancy can doom plants. This week, I am […]

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438-Essential Winter Tree Pruning Tips-Encore Presentation

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:30:21 +0000

As the growing season winds down, it’s time to think ahead to the cold-weather tasks before us, and that includes winter pruning to ensure the health of trees and the safety of the people who live with them. In this encore episode, master arborist and tree preservationist Basil Camu joins me to share the winter […]

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437-Healing the Earth: From Wasteland to Wonder-Encore Presentation

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:30:48 +0000

Encouraging more people to take part in healing the ecosystem begins with raising awareness of both the challenges and the remedies. Basil Camu, shares exactly that in his book, “From Wasteland to Wonder: Easy Ways We Can Help Heal Earth in the Sub/Urban Landscape.” Basil is my guest in this week’s encore episode. Basil is […]

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436-Inside Sustainable Westport: The Power of Local Action

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:30:27 +0000

I recently visited Westport, Connecticut, to deliver a talk hosted by Sustainable Westport, a nonprofit whose mission is to encourage and support “small changes and big commitments toward a healthier, more sustainable future.” Because their mission is so well aligned with the values I promote on “The joe gardener Show,” I asked Sustainable Westport Co-Directors […]

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433-Accidental Seed Heroes, with Adam Alexander

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:30:59 +0000

My returning guest this week, Adam Alexander, believes that food should be nutritious and delicious while also combating climate change and returning fertility to soils and biodiversity to the land. He joins me to talk about his inspiring and enlightening upcoming book, “The Accidental Seed Heroes: Growing a Delicious Food Future for All of Us.” […]

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429-One Garden Against the World, with Kate Bradbury

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:30:25 +0000

A garden is a powerful thing. My guest this week, Kate Bradbury, the author of “One Garden Against the World: In Search of Hope in a Changing Climate,” is here to share how small actions can make a difference to conserve wildlife. Kate is an award-winning writer specializing in wildlife gardening and the author of […]

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428-The Peatlands Crisis, with Alys Fowler

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:30:03 +0000

Peatlands sequester twice as much carbon as all the world’s forests and are vital ecosystems with essential roles in water management and biodiversity support — but they are under threat. Most have been damaged due to peat extraction and other human activity, contributing to climate change. British horticulturist, journalist and author Alys Fowler joins me […]

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426-Global Permaculture & Africa’s Great Green Wall

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:30:03 +0000

Permaculture, implemented on a grand scale, restores degraded land and transforms countless lives, as my guest this week, permaculture educator and designer Andrew Millison, knows all too well. Andrew joins me to share his experience visiting permaculture projects all over the globe, like Africa’s Great Green Wall. Andrew is a documentary filmmaker based in the […]

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423-Understanding Herbalism, with Rosemary Gladstar

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:30:24 +0000

Rosemary Gladstar is an expert on herbalism who has taught countless people about herbs, written many books and lectured around the world. She joins me this week to share herbalism history and benefits, and the top plants for new herb growers to cultivate. Rosemary is a community herbalist, a wild plant enthusiast and the director […]

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421-Doug Tallamy Answers the Question, How Can I Help?

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:30:34 +0000

Through studies, books and talks, entomologist and ecologist Doug Tallamy has been spreading the word for years about the threats facing wildlife and the many reasons to practice ecological gardening. Every day he receives emails from gardeners who want to use the land they steward to make a difference, so for his latest book, he […]

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418-Recognizing and Confronting the Threats Facing America’s Trees

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 22 May 2025 04:30:50 +0000

Many native tree species across America are under threat from pests, diseases, extreme weather and saltwater intrusion — threats exacerbated by climate change. My guest this week, science and environmental journalist Marguerite Holloway, gained perspective on the destruction forests are facing when she learned from arborists how to climb into the canopy of trees. Marguerite […]

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415-Fruit Tree Pruning: How to Cultivate Healthy Fruit Trees

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 01 May 2025 04:30:41 +0000

Fruit tree pruning is a necessary skill to have to raise healthy, productive fruit-bearing trees. My guest this week, Susan Poizner, is an urban orchardist and author who joins me to explain when and how to prune fruit trees for the best results. Susan is the director of Orchard People Fruit Tree Care Consulting and […]

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414-Living Off the Land and Interdependently, with Robin Greenfield

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:30:36 +0000

Could you imagine yourself living off the land for a whole year, only eating food that you have grown or foraged for yourself? My guest this week, Robin Greenfield, did just that, and it’s just one of the extreme challenges that he has undertaken in recent years to demonstrate that there are alternative ways of […]

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412-Animal Intelligence: Appreciating the Emotional Depth of Wildlife

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:30:02 +0000

The animals we share the planet with — wildlife, livestock and pets alike — have more depth and personality than they are often given credit for. Joining me this week to speak about what he’s learned about animal intelligence is Brandon Keim, the author of “Meet the Neighbors: Animal Minds and Life in a More-than-Human […]

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411-How Conservationists and Foresters Saved America’s Public Lands

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:30:50 +0000

The National Forests and federal wilderness areas that are often taken for granted today only exist because of the efforts of some dedicated conservationists and foresters with the foresight to realize that if these lands were not protected, they would be logged and developed into oblivion. To share the history of how U.S. public lands […]

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409-Bad Naturalist, with Paula Whyman

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:00:39 +0000

Taking on an environmental stewardship project as a hobbyist is a rewarding task but it can also feel like learning how to swim by being kicked off the dock. My guest this week, author Paula Whyman, made a splash and went on to write about it in her recently released book “Bad Naturalist: One Woman’s […]

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408-Road Ecology: Wildlife Crossings Protect Biodiversity

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:30:26 +0000

Wildlife crossings save animals’ lives by enabling them to cross roads in search of food, water and nesting sites safely, while also protecting biodiversity and reducing costly motor vehicle accidents. Without a safe place to cross the roads cutting through their habitat, animals suffer many negative consequences, explains my guest this week, environmental journalist Ben […]

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407-What Your Food Ate Matters

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:30:29 +0000

Organic gardeners know the mantra “feed the soil, let the soil feed the plants.” Healthy soil leads to plants that are not only more vigorous and resilient but also more nutrient-dense. My guests this week, “What Your Food Ate” authors David Montgomery and Anne Biklé, explain that when we take care of the land, the […]

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404-Houseplant Propagation Need-to-Knows, with Lindsay Sisti

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:30:34 +0000

One of the most fun and satisfying aspects of raising houseplants is being able to propagate them to get more. But some houseplants are easier to propagate than others. To share the need-to-knows of houseplant propagation, Lindsay Sisti, the author of “The Ultimate Guide to Houseplant Propagation,” joins me on the podcast this week. Lindsay […]

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403-Winter Tree Care, with Basil Camu

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:30:28 +0000

Winter tree care isn’t just about aesthetics — it reduces the risk that a tree drops a limb or topples, which can both doom the tree and cause property damage and injury. To share important winter tree care tips and warnings, arborist and tree preservationist Basil Camu returns to the podcast this week. Basil is […]

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402-Bylaws for Biodiversity

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:30:21 +0000

Gardeners trying to do right by the ecosystem often run into antiquated bylaws, covenants and restrictions that prohibit natural yards. This frustration led to the creation of Bylaws for Biodiversity, an initiative to encourage lawmakers and homeowners associations to adopt rules that protect and promote biodiversity on private and public lands. Joining me on the […]

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390-Essays on Urban Nature, with Joanna Brichetto

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Even in an urban environment, nature is all around, if you know where to look. This week, writer Joanna Brichetto joins me to discuss her essay collection, “This Is How a Robin Drinks: Essays on Urban Nature,” and the benefits of becoming attuned to wildlife. Joanna is a certified Tennessee Naturalist and writes the urban […]

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387-Leave the Leaves for Wildlife and the Climate

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:30:48 +0000

“Leave the leaves” is a slogan you must have heard by now. Each fall, conservationists encourage homeowners to keep leaves on their property rather than sending them off to landfills. There are a number of reasons to do so, chiefly to support wildlife and reduce contributions to climate change. For a deep dive into why […]

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386-The Revelations of a Nature Journal, with Margaret Renkl

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:30:37 +0000

When we pause to observe the natural world more closely and record those observations and the way they make us feel, we gain a greater understanding of nature and ourselves. Writer Margaret Renkl, who has a new prompt journal out now as a companion to her best-selling book “The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year,” […]

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385-Appreciating the Diversity of Native Bees

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:30:14 +0000

There are around 4,000 species of wild, native bees in North America, though imported, domesticated honeybees seem to be the bees that get all the attention when it comes to conservation. To help us learn about native bees and their value, joining me on the podcast this week is entomologist and wild bee expert Dr. […]

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384-Count Birds with Project FeederWatch

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:30:43 +0000

Citizen scientists are key to tracking bird populations in North America and identifying which birds are growing in numbers and range — and which are on the decline. To explain the value of bird counts, what can be learned from the data and how anyone can get involved, joining me on the podcast this week […]

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380-Monarch Butterflies and Milkweed: A Remarkable Story of Co-evolution-Encore Presentation

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:30:57 +0000

The annual monarch butterfly migration south starts this month, so I thought it would be a good time to revisit my conversation with ecologist and evolutionary scientist Dr. Anurag Agrawal, an expert on monarch butterflies and milkweed — the only type of plant that monarchs lay their eggs on. Anurag was born and raised in […]

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374-The Insect Crisis: How Losing the Little Things Creates Big Problems

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:30:16 +0000

The insect crisis is one leg of the biodiversity loss problem that has cascading effects on the ecosystem and threatens human survival. To share the causes of and the solutions to insect decline, joining me this week is Oliver Milman, author of “The Insect Crisis: The Fall of the Tiny Empires That Run the World.” […]

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373-The Land Ethic: Aldo Leopold’s Conservation Philosophy

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:30:13 +0000

Aldo Leopold is considered to be one of the most consequential conservationists of the 20th century. In his posthumously published book “A Sand County Almanac,” he put forward the “land ethic” — the idea that the fates of humans and land are intertwined. To talk about Leopold’s influence on the conservation movement, joining me on […]

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364-Easy Ways to Help Heal Earth in Suburban and Urban Landscapes

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 09 May 2024 04:30:44 +0000

Getting more people to participate in healing the ecosystem takes spreading awareness of both the problems and the solutions. My guest this week, Basil Camu, does just that in his new book “From Wasteland to Wonder: Easy Ways We Can Help Heal Earth in the Sub/Urban Landscape.” Basil is the “chief vision officer and wizard […]

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363-The Ethos of the Ecological Gardening Summit, Part II, with Rebecca McMackin

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 02 May 2024 04:30:07 +0000

The Ecological Gardening Summit begins Wednesday, May 8, online, at noon Eastern time, and to prepare, I am sharing some of the principles that inspired this inaugural event. This week, I am revisiting my past podcasts with Rebecca McMackin, who will present “Adventures in Ecological Horticulture” during the summit. Rebecca will join the summit to […]

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362-The Ethos of the Ecological Gardening Summit, with Doug Tallamy

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:30:48 +0000

Gardening goes deeper than growing your own food and enhancing the beauty of your surroundings — it can support your local ecosystem and contribute to the healing of our planet. This is the ethos shared by the gardeners, educators such as Dr. Doug Tallamy and ecology experts who will join me on May 8th for […]

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360-Reflections on Gardening, with Scott Medal Recipient Margaret Roach

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:30:34 +0000

New York Times gardening columnist and “A Way to Garden” podcast host Margaret Roach — who is a repeat guest on “The joegardener Show” and a fan favorite — is back again, on the heels of being presented with the prestigious Scott Medal from the Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. She shares how […]

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359-How to Attract Pollinators of Native Plants-Encore Presentation

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:30:08 +0000

To attract a greater diversity of pollinators to a garden, there’s nothing better than native plants. In this encore episode, pollinator conservationist Heather Holm joins me to discuss the benefits of fostering the mutually beneficial relationship between native plants and the pollinators they coevolved with. Heather is a biologist and award-winning author from Canada who […]

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354-How Pesticide Regulations Fail Pollinators, with the Xerces Society

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:30:19 +0000

Pesticide regulations are designed to reduce the harm that pesticide use has on humans and wildlife, but they are not intended to eliminate all risks and ecological damage. To explain how gaps in pesticide regulations fail pollinators and other beneficial insects, pollinator conservation specialist Emily May of the Xerces Society joins me on the podcast […]

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353-No-Till Growers Guide to Ecological Market Gardening-Encore Presentation

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:30:15 +0000

No-till gardening improves soil health and reduces the gardener’s workload, all while supporting more vigorous plants with better resilience to pests and diseases and greater crop yields. My guest on this week’s encore presentation, organic market gardener and writer Jesse Frost, shares the many ways that ditching the tiller has benefited his farm and how […]

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346-Winter Houseplant Care, with Maria Failla

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 05:30:44 +0000

The plants that live indoors with you need special care to get through the coldest, darkest months of the year. To share her expert tips on winter houseplant care, joining me on the podcast this week is Maria Failla of Growing Joy. Maria is the host of the Growing Joy with Plants podcast and the […]

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341-A Backyard Year, with Margaret Renkl

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:30:02 +0000

Slowing down, removing distractions and paying attention allows us to absorb the wildlife that’s all around us, even when we otherwise feel that we are far removed from nature. Writer Margaret Renkl documents what she observed in her own suburban yard and how it made her feel in her series of 52 short essays collected […]

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333-Why Oaks Are Our Most Essential Native Tree, with Doug Tallamy-Encore Presentation

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:30:27 +0000

Oaks are our most essential native tree, according to entomologist Doug Tallamy, Ph.D. Because so many species rely on oaks for their survival, they’re considered keystone plants due to the pivotal role they play in the food chain. Doug is a professor at the University of Delaware in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology. He […]

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327-The Nuances of Native and Non-Native Ladybugs and Other Insects

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:30:19 +0000

Promoting native insects via gardening is a worthwhile endeavor that is growing in popularity, but just because native insects are good to have in the garden, that doesn’t also mean all non-native insects are bad to have around. My guest this week, environmental studies professor Kaitlin Stack Whitney, Ph.D., encourages gardeners to examine the reasons […]

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324-The Potential of Mushrooms to Overcome Environmental Challenges

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 04:30:29 +0000

Mushrooms can do some pretty amazing things, and as research continues, we are gaining an even better understanding of the potential of fungi to help us overcome an array of environmental challenges. Mycologist Tradd Cotter joins me on the podcast to share the emerging uses of mushrooms beyond food. Tradd started out as a mushroom […]

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319-Assessing Hydrangea Cold Tolerance

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:30:04 +0000

This spring was not a great one for hydrangeas all around the United States, and according to my guest this week, Lorraine Ballato, the problem can be traced back to the wild weather that occurred over the winter. Lorraine shares the reasons your hydrangeas may be struggling, the various degrees of hydrangea cold tolerance, and […]

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318-The True Story Behind the Monsanto Roundup Trials, with Dr. Chadi Nabhan

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:30:53 +0000

Though the International Agency for Research on Cancer concluded that glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, is a probable carcinogen, it remains the most widely used herbicide in the United States. My guest this week, Dr. Chadi Nabhan is here to tell the story behind three court cases that concluded with Roundup maker Monsanto owing […]

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316-Celebrate Pollinator Week with Pollinator Partnership

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:30:57 +0000

Pollinator Week kicks off on June 19th, so I welcomed Kelly Bills, the executive director of Pollinator Partnership, to the podcast to talk about all the great work the organization does and how gardeners can get involved during Pollinator Week and year-round. Kelly has been with Pollinator Partnership, a nonprofit based in San Francisco, for […]

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314-Native Gardeners vs. the HOA: An Important Victory for Wildlife

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 25 May 2023 04:30:51 +0000

Living under the strictures of a homeowners association can be incredibly stifling for gardeners who want to work outside of the turf lawn and irrigation dynamic, but sometimes gardeners successfully stand up to their HOAs — and lawmakers in some states are making it easier to do so. Native gardener Janet Crouch joins me on […]

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312-Native Plants of the Cherokee and How They Can Be Used Today, with Mark Warren

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 11 May 2023 04:30:18 +0000

The Cherokee discovered long ago that many native plants in the Southeastern United States hold remedies for a range of ailments, from burns and bug bites to migraines. My guest this week, naturalist, survivalist and author Mark Warren, has studied and experienced firsthand the effectiveness of Cherokee healing practices and shares them in his books […]

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310-Managing Weed Overwhelm: A Practical Organic Approach for Real Results, with Margaret Roach-Encore Presentation

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:30:35 +0000

Keeping up with weeding is one of the chief complaints that gardeners have, but it’s no reason to throw in the towel. My guest Margaret Roach, the New York Times garden writer and founder of A Way to Garden, shares her advice for managing weed overwhelm using organic control methods. Margaret is a lauded writer […]

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308-Wildscape: The Sensory Wonders of Nature, with Nancy Lawson

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:30:39 +0000

Out our back doors, animals and plants are doing amazing things and communicating and interacting via means we are only beginning to understand, as Nancy Lawson, the founder of The Humane Gardener, explains in her new book. Nancy returns to the podcast this week to discuss this “Wildscape” and how research is uncovering the surprising […]

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303-We Are the ARK: Acts of Restorative Kindness, with Mary Reynolds

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:30:06 +0000

Those of us who control a patch of land can’t count on there being someplace else for wildlife to find a home. There are too few wild spaces left, so it’s up to each of us to steward our properties in a way that fosters biodiversity. That’s the message shared by my guest this week, […]

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300-Assessing the Damage of the Polar Vortex, with Troy Marden

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:30:20 +0000

Last year, just before Christmas, a polar vortex brought sudden sub-zero temperatures to many states in the South, wreaking havoc on gardens and landscapes that were not designed for that kind of cold. To discuss the damage that has been apparent so far and what could reveal itself come spring, my guest this week is […]

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294-A Primer on Bonsai, with Bjorn Bjorholm

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 05:30:54 +0000

Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing trees in pots and shaping them to appear like miniature versions of full-size trees. Mastering the art takes patience, practice and commitment, but for novices, getting started isn’t as difficult as it may appear. To explain the basics of bonsai, my guest this week is bonsai artist and […]

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Leave the Leaves and Seed Heads to Support Overwintering Wildlife

Joe Lamp'l — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:00:15 +0000

For years, horticulturists recommended cleaning up and cutting back plants in the fall as best practices to reduce recurrences of pest and disease issues, but we know so much more now — and we know better. In this video, I explain the benefits of leaving the leaves and plant debris all winter. […]

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What Are Those White Spots on Zucchini Foliage?

Joe Lamp'l — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 03:21:30 +0000

When gardeners find white spots on the leaves of their zucchini plants, no one can blame them for assuming the plants have powdery mildew, a very common fungal disease that looks like a white powder was sprinkled over the plants. But white spots are naturally occurring in the patterns on zucchini leaves, so there is […]

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287-No-Till Gardening and The Living Soil Handbook, with Jesse Frost

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:30:42 +0000

The reasons to adopt no-till gardening methods are many, from improving soil health for more vigorous plants to reducing the workload on the gardener. To explain the range of benefits that come with ditching the tiller and what to do instead, my guest this week is farmer and author of The Living Soil Handbook, Jesse […]

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284-Gardening Sustainably in a Changing Climate

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:30:49 +0000

The reality of climate change should spark gardeners to both reduce their carbon footprints and adapt. With earlier springs, warmer summers, droughts and extreme weather events becoming the norm as climate shifts intensify, practicing sustainable gardening is more important than ever. To share how gardeners can have a positive impact on the environment while making […]

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282-The Vital Role of Soil Bacteria in the Garden, with Jeff Lowenfels

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:30:33 +0000

Our understanding of the soil food web has increased rapidly in the 21st century as microscope technology improves and soil biology research continues, and this opens new doors for gardeners and farmers to employ organic solutions for healthier, more vigorous crops. To explain how soil bacteria play an irreplaceable role in our gardens, my guest […]

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280-How to Get More Beneficial Insects in Your Garden to Manage Insect Pests Naturally

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:30:53 +0000

Beneficial insects that prey on pests can be a gardener’s best friend, but many of the predatory insects sold in stores and online are not the right choice for effective biological control. To clear up misconceptions about beneficial insects and explain the best way to get more in your garden to manage insect pests naturally, […]

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278-The Seed Detective: Preserving Diversity & Uncovering the History of Remarkable Vegetables, with Adam Alexander

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:30:57 +0000

Heirloom seeds are treasure troves of genetic diversity and hold stories that span generations and help us understand food cultures around the world. My guest this week, Adam Alexander, aka The Seed Detective, does the important work of identifying and saving rare and remarkable vegetable seeds and uncovering their stories. Adam is a producer of […]

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276-The Water Crisis in the Face of Climate Change, with Charles Fishman-Encore Presentation

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:30:09 +0000

Much of the United States is experiencing drought as of this writing and millions of Americans are facing water shortages right now or in the near future. I thought this week would be the perfect time to revisit my conversation with Charles Fishman, author of “The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of […]

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273-Healing Through Gardening, with Stephanie Rose

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:30:15 +0000

When touting the benefits of gardening, the first things to come to mind are often beautifying spaces and providing fresh produce to eat, but gardeners also enjoy physical, emotional and mental health benefits. To talk about self-sustaining regenerative gardens and the power of gardens to heal, my guest this week is Stephanie Rose, a Master […]

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272-Plant Science for Gardeners, Part II, with Robert Pavlis

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:30:53 +0000

There is so much that we can learn about plant science to improve our understanding of how plants work, so gardener, writer and biochemist Robert Pavlis is back on the podcast this week for part two of our conversation on plant science for gardeners. Robert is a plant collector with more than 3,000 species of […]

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266-How Heat Affects Tomato Plants and How to Protect Them, with Craig LeHoullier

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:30:23 +0000

Tomatoes enjoy warm weather, but they don’t like it too hot. Extended periods of heat can stress out plants and lead to a number of problems. Joining me on the podcast this week to discuss how to overcome the tomato-growing challenges that arise in high heat is tomato expert Craig LeHoullier. Craig is the author […]

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265-Finding the Mother Tree: How Trees Take Care of Each Other, with Suzanne Simard

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:30:35 +0000

An old tree is a marvel to gaze upon but it’s the unseen things an ancient tree does in a forest that are truly astounding. To talk about the vital importance of “mother trees” in regenerative forest ecosystems, my guest this week is ecologist Suzanne Simard, Ph.D. Suzanne is a professor of forest ecology at […]

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264-Kiss the Ground: Thinking Regeneratively, with Finian Makepeace

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 04:30:16 +0000

Regenerative agriculture is one of the best tools we have at hand for combating climate change and increasing biodiversity, but convincing lawmakers, farmers and the public at large of its merits is a challenge. To discuss those merits and how regeneration works, my guest this week is Finian Makepeace of Kiss the Ground, an advocacy […]

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263-Growing Joy: How Plant Care Can Be Self Care, with Maria Failla

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:30:57 +0000

If you have been gardening for any amount of time, you’ve experienced how being with plants can bring great joy. My guest this week, self-professed plant killer turned plant lady Maria Failla, has penned a book that explores how and why plants lift our spirits, and she’s here to share the wellness benefits of raising […]

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261-All About Native Bees, with Heather Holm

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 19 May 2022 04:30:19 +0000

When it comes to bees, everyone’s familiar with the iconic honeybee, but what many don’t realize is that honeybees are not native to North America. The 4,000 or so native bee species in the United States behave much differently than honeybee colonies and are generally not well understood. To educate us on the diversity of […]

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258-Averting the Insect Apocalypse, with Dave Goulson

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:30:53 +0000

The insect apocalypse is negatively affecting the world in ways that we are only beginning to understand, and if we continue on our current path, insect decline and the loss of biodiversity across all types of animals and plants will not only continue, but also accelerate. To help us understand the scope of the problem […]

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257-Uncovering Black Garden History, with Abra Lee

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:30:09 +0000

When the history of American gardening is told, the contributions of Black Americans are often overlooked. My guest this week, horticulturist and writer Abra Lee, is working to rectify that, and she joins me to highlight a few of the little-known stories that deserve to be shared. Abra researches Black garden history and raises awareness […]

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255-Raising Carnivorous Plants, with Kenny Coogan

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 04:30:43 +0000

Carnivorous plants pique the interest of every gardener and houseplant hoarder at some point, but bringing a Venus flytrap home on a whim with no idea how to care for it will soon lead to disappointment. Fortunately, to explain how to keep carnivorous plants alive and thriving, my guest this week is International Carnivorous Plant […]

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247-Promoting a New Garden Ethic, with Benjamin Vogt

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:30:42 +0000

Collectively, the decisions we make as gardeners impact the ecosystem and the climate for better or for worse. To encourage us all to make positive choices for the planet and biodiversity, my guest this week is garden designer and writer Benjamin Vogt, the author of “A New Garden Ethic: Cultivating Defiant Compassion for an Uncertain […]

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245-The Hidden Life of Trees, with Peter Wohlleben

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:30:33 +0000

In their own way, trees can see, smell, taste, feel and hear. In the wild, most trees live in communities and even have families. To reveal the hidden life of trees, my guest this week is forester and New York Times bestselling author Peter Wohlleben. Peter’s most recent book is “The Heartbeat of Trees: Embracing […]

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244-Wasps: Getting to Know These Underappreciated Insects, with Heather Holm

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:30:24 +0000

Because of a few aggressive species, wasps often get a bad rap, but they are vital to the ecosystem and helpful to gardeners for many reasons. Wasps — of which there are 18,000 species in North America — also have fascinating biology and behaviors, and you’ll love learning about them. To tell us all about […]

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242-Grow Now: Change the World, One Garden at a Time, with Emily Murphy

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:30:45 +0000

As we seek to not only stop but reverse wildlife loss and the effects of climate change, going organic is helpful, but it’s not enough. We need to adopt regenerative practices that provide opportunities for nature to heal. To speak to how we can all participate in changing the world, one garden at a time, […]

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241-Tiny Victory Gardens: Tips on Growing Food Without a Yard

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 05:30:45 +0000

Not everyone has a yard where they can start a garden, which is exactly why my guest this week, Acadia Tucker, wrote her book, Tiny Victory Gardens, including lots of tips on growing food without a yard. Acadia is a farmer, writer and climate activist who promotes gardening methods that increase food resiliency, feed pollinators […]

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239-Pollinators of Native Plants: How to Attract, Observe and Identify These Essential Insects

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 05:30:50 +0000

While many people understand that native plants are important, there’s often a large gap in understanding which pollinators rely on them. So understanding how to attract, observe, and identify these essential insects is vital to our role in helping them survive and promote biological diversity within the species. To discuss the importance of bees, wasps, […]

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238-Peat Moss: Examining the Challenges of Its Ongoing Use in the Face of Climate Change

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 05:30:37 +0000

Peat moss plays a big role in the horticulture industry and for home gardeners. But when it comes to sustainability, peat moss may not a great choice for our gardening endeavors. To discuss the challenges of its ongoing use in the face of climate change, my guest this week is Dr. Merritt Turetsky, a wetland […]

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237-Ecological Gardening: Creating Beauty & Biodiversity

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:30:11 +0000

For centuries, the objective of gardening has been to tame the wild, and that led to many horticultural practices that are disastrous for wildlife and the ecosystem at large. The objective of ecological gardening, a new movement, is to create beautiful spaces in concert with nature rather than trying to overcome nature. To explain the […]

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233-Ecological Horticulture at Brooklyn Bridge Park, with Rebecca McMackin, Part II

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 04:30:34 +0000

Brooklyn Bridge Park is a shining example of ecological horticulture at work and its many benefits. To continue our conversation on how it works and practical ways to apply ecological horticulture at home, Rebecca McMackin is back for Part II of this important discussion. Rebecca is the director of horticulture at Brooklyn Bridge Park, an […]

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232-Ecological Horticulture at Brooklyn Bridge Park, With Rebecca McMackin, Part I

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 04:30:45 +0000

Ecological horticulture is one of the most important methodologies that gardeners can adopt to combat the loss of biodiversity, but the term is still unfamiliar to many. To explain ecological horticulture and how to practice it, my guest this week is self-described “ecologically obsessed” director of horticulture at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Rebecca McMackin. Rebecca is […]

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230-Monarch Rx: The Prescription for Healthier Butterflies

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:30:07 +0000

As much as we love watching monarch butterflies fluttering in our gardens and landing on flowers to sip nectar, there is much about monarchs that remains a mystery to both gardeners and scientists. My guest this week, Nancy Lawson, is part of a new citizen science project named Monarch Rx, and she’s here to explain […]

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Feed Your Lawn Naturally by Topdressing with Compost

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:09:43 +0000

A healthier lawn comes with healthier soil, and there is no better way to improve soil health than by adding compost. You can feed your lawn naturally by topdressing it with compost. Compost contains the primary nutrients — nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium — and an array of micronutrients to naturally feed a lawn. But there […]

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227-The Humane Gardener-How to Nurture a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 04:30:15 +0000

We gardeners, whether we grow ornamentals or vegetables, often run into conflict with wildlife that wants to eat what we grow. To share methods that we can employ to overcome critter issues in a humane way, my guest this week is Nancy Lawson, the founder of The Humane Gardener as we discuss how to nurture […]

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221-Biggest Summer Garden Challenges: Your Burning Questions Answered

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:30:53 +0000

Late summer is both a challenging and rewarding time in the garden as we deal with pest and disease pressure but also enjoy harvesting tomatoes, peppers and summer squash on a nearly daily basis. For this week’s podcast, I’m addressing some of the biggest (and most common) summer garden challenges and answering your burning questions […]

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219-Troublesome Garden Pests: Organic Control Strategies That Work

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 04:30:57 +0000

Sometimes it’s the tiniest garden pests that cause the biggest problems. As responsible gardeners, we want to manage these pest issues while having as little negative impact as possible on the good bugs that visit the land that we steward. To share expert advice on responsible, effective pest control, my returning guest this week is […]

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218-Squash Bugs: How to Manage and Control This Challenging Pest

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:30:08 +0000

Squash bugs are a hassle for growers of zucchini, pumpkins and other cucurbits, but there are steps that can be taken to manage and control this challenging pest. My guest this week is entomologist and pest management expert Diane Alston, and she’s here to share strategies to reduce squash bug issues. Diane is a professor […]

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217-Tomato Growing Advice for Challenging Weather & Every Day, with Craig LeHoullier

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:30:49 +0000

Despite all of our best efforts, unexpected and extreme weather can throw tomato growers for a loop. To discuss tomato growing advice for challenging weather and every day, along with the best practices to follow to overcome them, my guest this week is Craig LeHoullier, a tomato expert and the co-instructor of my Online Gardening […]

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216-Tomato Disease Prevention & Control: Tried and True and What’s New

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:30:43 +0000

We vegetable gardeners are dealing with plenty of disease challenges this time of year, and tomato diseases are at the top of that list. Fortunately for us, my guest this week is vegetable pathologist Inga Meadows, who joined me to discuss the best and newest ways to prevent, identify, and control diseases that affect tomatoes. […]

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211-Invasive Asian Jumping Worms: What Gardeners Need to Know

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 04:30:33 +0000

The invasive and destructive Asian jumping worm has been identified and recorded in 37 U.S. states plus Ontario and continues to spread, but it is still a species that many gardeners know little about. To explain what jumping worms are and why they pose such a big problem, my guest this week is ecologist Brad […]

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209-The Natural Science Behind a Great Garden, with Dr. Lee Reich-Encore Presentation

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 20 May 2021 04:30:04 +0000

I am a firm believer that understanding the “why do” behind the “how to” drives us to become better, more confident gardeners. One of the best people I know to explain the science behind great gardening is Dr. Lee Reich, and on this week’s encore episode I am revisiting an insightful conversation we had a […]

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207-Understanding Fertilizers and How to Use Them-Encore Presentation

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 06 May 2021 04:30:57 +0000

Fertilizers give food crops and ornamental plants the nutrients they need to thrive, but when used unnecessarily or incorrectly, they can do more harm than good. In this week’s encore episode, I share the basics you need to know for the most efficient and effective use of fertilizer. Fertilizer is considered to be any organic […]

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201-Understanding Regenerative Agriculture and Permaculture, with Dr. Jake Mowrer

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 04:30:34 +0000

Regenerative agriculture, permaculture and soil health have come to the forefront of gardening conversations in recent years, but for the layperson, useful definitions for these terms can be elusive. Fortunately, to explain this soil and agriculture terminology in an approachable way, my guest this week is Dr. Jake Mowrer, an expert on all things soil. […]

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198-Hydrangea Care For Late Winter: Pro Tips for Pruning and More, With Lorraine Ballato

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:30:59 +0000

Hydrangeas are beautiful flowering plants with dramatic blooms that provide color and drama in the summer garden, but they can be fussy if they don’t get the proper care and attention. Proper hydrangea care for late winter is key. Improper pruning and other common mistakes, compounded with difficult weather, can lead to disappointment. Luckily, my […]

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196-The Science of Lighting Plants Indoors, with Leslie Halleck-Encore Presentation

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:30:14 +0000

The science behind the relationship between plants and light is complicated, but my guest on this week’s encore episode explains it in an accessible, easy-to-understand way. Her name is Leslie Halleck, and she is an expert on lighting for indoor growing. In our conversation, Leslie explains what gardeners need to know about light to raise […]

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195-Identifying and Controlling Garden Pests Organically

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:30:00 +0000

Before attempting a pest control method that may prove to be unnecessary, ineffective or complete overkill, the first step a gardener should take is to correctly identify the problem. Positive identification of garden pests paired with the appropriate intervention will yield the best results while minimizing or eliminating negative impacts. My guest this week, Susan […]

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189-How Gardening Enriched Our Lives in 2020

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 05:30:24 +0000

From a large back yard to the tiniest balcony, the garden is a place of refuge, and never has that been more true than in 2020. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, gardeners new and old have realized the many ways that gardening enriches their lives, and how that joy and satisfaction is compounded when they share […]

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186-Why Real Christmas Trees Are Better for the Environment Than Artificial

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:30:58 +0000

Buying an artificial Christmas tree and reusing it for years may seem like a more environmentally friendly option than buying a real, cut tree every holiday season, but when you dig a little deeper you’ll find that real trees are truly the sustainable choice. In this week’s podcast, I’ll explain the benefits of real trees […]

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How to Prepare Plants & Containers for Winter

Joe Lamp'l — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 20:24:32 +0000

As winter approaches, it’s time to start bringing in those less-hardy plants until it warms up again next spring. But what about those bulky containers that are too big and heavy to move in and out every year? In this video, I share how to prepare plants and containers to protect them throughout winter. […]

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185-Restoring The American Chestnut: An All-Out Effort to Save This Iconic Tree

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 05:30:45 +0000

The American chestnut tree spanned the eastern United States and numbered in the billions before blight wiped out most of the population. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing my personal affection for the American chestnut and speaking with an expert from The American Chestnut Foundation about what devastated this tree and what’s being done to […]

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How to Provide Water for Backyard Birds in Winter

Joe Lamp'l — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 03:01:28 +0000

Providing a supply of fresh water is one of the best ways to attract birds to your garden and landscape, but this becomes a challenge in winter when water sources freeze over. If you want birds to come, you’ll need to make your bird bath or pond available to them every single day of the […]

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Why to Leave the Leaves

Joe Lamp'l — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 23:44:54 +0000

One of the best decisions that gardeners can make to increase the diversity of wildlife on the land that they steward is to “leave the leaves.” This easy-to-remember turn of phrase means refraining from raking, blowing, or mowing the fall leaves that butterflies, bees, moths, spiders, toads, salamanders and other critters rely on for habitat […]

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178-Selecting and Caring for Houseplants, with Jane Perrone

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 04:30:08 +0000

Houseplants bring life to our indoor environment, and caring for them can bring both joy and challenges. To answer how to pick the right houseplants for your home and how to best look after them, joining me this week is Jane Perrone, the host of “On the Ledge,” the No. 1 houseplant podcast on Apple […]

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How to Protect Trees from Deer Rut Damage

Joe Lamp'l — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 21:18:37 +0000

Deer damage in the garden isn’t just limited to nibbling and trampling. Male deer cause damage in the fall when they rub their antlers on tree trunks, a behavior called rutting, but there is a simple and inexpensive way to protect young trees. Rutting damage typically occurs between September and November, during […]

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175-Decoding Gardening Advice, With Dr. Jeff Gillman – Encore Presentation

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 04:30:25 +0000

Despite the best efforts of gardening educators to debunk poor gardening advice, bad information continues to be shared online and elsewhere by well-meaning, though ill-informed, gardeners. To keep up the fight against bad gardening tips that persist, this week I am sharing once again my conversation about decoding gardening advice, with Dr. Jeff Gillman, a […]

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A Guide to Using Cover Crops in the Home Garden

Joe Lamp'l — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 15:09:02 +0000

When vegetables are not actively growing in your garden, planting a cover crop can be an excellent, and potentially better option to both protect and improve your soil. It’s beneficial to plant a cover crop any time a bed is allowed to go dormant. This could be in anticipation of winter or between plantings of […]

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Japanese Beetle Prevention and Control

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:57:55 +0000

Japanese beetle prevention and control is one of the most common challenges for gardeners each summer. Although they are one of the most visually stunning insects, with their bronze and green coloring, these invasive pests are also one of the most destructive — they damage and can sometimes even kill flowers, shrubs and trees when […]

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Powdery Mildew Prevention & Control

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:03:07 +0000

Powdery mildew is a widespread plant fungal disease that affects both edibles and ornamentals, but when you find that your squash vines or rose bushes appear to be covered in white dust, all hope is not lost. You can control or eliminate powdery mildew, and there are preventative measures you can take before it appears. […]

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Squash Bug Prevention & Control

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:43:51 +0000

The squash bug (Anasa tristis) is a pest to plants in the cucurbit family (squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, watermelon, etc.) and one of the most difficult garden pests to control organically — but it can be done! Squash bugs (not to be confused with the Squash vine borer) not only damage plant foliage as they feed, […]

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171-Gardening Mistakes to Avoid

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:10:33 +0000

I like to encourage risk-taking in the garden because the stakes are usually very low, and we know that “mistake” is another word for “learning opportunity.” However, there are some common gardening mistakes to avoid that you don’t need to learn about the hard way. In this week’s episode, I identify 10 of the most […]

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Squash Vine Borer Prevention & Control

Joe Lamp'l — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:37:57 +0000

Squash vine borer (Melitta curcurbitae) is a garden pest that destroys squash plants and is almost impossible to stop once it has gotten inside a squash vine, but there are smart, organic gardening practices you can adopt to prevent this pest from ever becoming a problem. The name squash vine borer applies to both the […]

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169-Your Biggest Garden Challenges of Summer, 2020

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:10:48 +0000

Coming up on the middle of August, it’s clear that the 2020 gardening season is one for the record books — not for its performance, but for its challenges. Having been a gardener my whole life and in professional horticulture for more than 30 years, I can say that this was the year of all […]

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165-Tips For Reducing Garden Overwhelm, With Margaret Roach-Encore Presentation

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 04:10:27 +0000

Between keeping up with picking crops and beating back weeds, plant diseases, and pests, it’s common that gardeners feel overwhelmed, especially at the height of summer — or any time of the growing season. But you don’t have to let garden overwhelm get the best of you. This week felt like the right time for […]

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164-Ask Me Anything: Joe Lamp’l Answers Your Gardening Questions For Mid-Summer

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 04:10:27 +0000

Between my podcast listeners, social media channels, and members of my Online Gardening Academy™, I receive a lot of gardening questions. This week on the podcast, I am answering some of those questions from members of the joegardener® Facebook group. I’ve invited Erin, my Director of Online Media, to return as co-host for this gardening […]

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162-Plant Disease Fundamentals: Understanding the Basics and Beyond

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 04:10:54 +0000

How are the plants in your garden doing so far this season? I don’t know about you, but here in my Atlanta-area GardenFarm™, disease is already rearing its ugly head. I had a conversation with extension plant pathologist, Dr. Janna Beckerman, of Purdue University to explore the world of plant disease, so she could share […]

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161-Growing Tomatoes: Mid-Season Care With Craig LeHoullier-Encore Edition

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 04:10:51 +0000

It’s safe to say that mid-June is sort of the “honeymoon” phase of gardening. The final cold snaps are behind us. The plants in our landscapes are abundant in foliage. Many of us have just begun to harvest the first fruits of warm-season crops or are, at least, watching fruit develop in eager anticipation of […]

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160-Gardening Pet Peeves – My Top 10 from Joe Lamp’l

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 04:10:25 +0000

Fair warning: This week, you’re in for a bit of a rant. I’m sharing with you my top 10 gardening pet peeves. No, I don’t mean those things like finding some pest has taken a bite out of an almost perfectly ripe fruit (although, that drives us all crazy too). I mean the human behavior […]

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159-Catching Up With Joe Lamp’l: Spring-2020 Q&A

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 04:10:28 +0000

For this week’s episode, I invited my Director of Online Media back to join me for another Q&A session. We haven’t done a Q&A episode in awhile. Erin is my co-host when I have one, and when I want to have a conversation with somebody from my team. Our talks are always fun, and it […]

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157-How to Prevent Weed Overwhelm: A Practical Organic Approach for Real Results, With Margaret Roach

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 21 May 2020 04:10:17 +0000

This week, I invited one of my longtime friends — and frequent podcast guests — to join me to share some additional weed management wisdom. Two weeks ago, the podcast touched on tools and techniques for battling weeds, and last week’s podcast was a reminder that a blanket of mulch can prevent many weeds from […]

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156-Encore Presentation: Why Mulch Matters in Every Garden: What You Need to Know

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 14 May 2020 04:10:42 +0000

If there’s one gardening subject that I mention more than any other, it’s probably mulch. Lots of gardeners still think the primary purpose of mulch is as an aesthetic element – to make garden beds look tidier. That couldn’t be further from the truth. When the right material is used and when it’s applied properly, […]

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155-Managing Weeds Organically: Rodale Institute’s Latest Research, Prevention and Control

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 07 May 2020 04:10:00 +0000

One of the inevitabilities of gardening is the presence of weeds. There are lots of poor weed management approaches out there, many of which have been used for decades. So, I thought it was high time to explore the not-so-wonderful world of weeds, and I invited Dr. Andrew Smith to share his expertise on the […]

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153-The Science Behind Great Soil

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 04:10:01 +0000

I don’t know if you know this about me, but soil is my favorite topic. I love all things gardening, and I’ve even hurled myself into a large heap of finished compost. Still, soil is king in my book, and the more we learn about the science behind great soil, soil health, and all of […]

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145-Fundamentals of Gardening: Confidence Through Key Principles

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 05:10:36 +0000

It never hurts to go back to the basics from time to time, and that’s what today’s episode is all about – the importance of the fundamentals of gardening. My guest, Daryl Beyers, is author of the just-released book on gardening basics – The New Gardener’s Handbook. Daryl earned a degree in landscape design, and […]

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144-Understanding Nematodes: Microscopic Worms, Friend or Foe of Your Garden

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 05:10:45 +0000

As a gardener, you’ve probably learned that it’s the little things that can sometimes have the greatest impact. Well, this episode focuses on some very little things – nematodes. These microscopic creatures are a part of the soil food web. They play a key role in nutrient cycling, but some of them can also devastate […]

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143-Gardening Products You Don’t Need, and Why

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 05:10:57 +0000

This week, garden myth-busting expert Robert Pavlis joined me to talk about gardening products. Robert has a background in chemistry and biochemistry and is an avid gardener as well. He owns and runs a 6-acre botanical garden packed with over 3,000 different species of plants, trees and shrubs. So, he offers some valuable insights when […]

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139-Houseplant Myths: The Facts Behind Caring for Indoor Plants

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:10:24 +0000

I’m betting that you have a little green in your home right now. No, I’m not talking about seedlings. I’m talking about houseplants. Nearly all of us have at least a few these days. Houseplants have been a hugely popular trend the past few years, with some plant-a-holics spending big money on a single showstopper. […]

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138-Why Pruning Matters: Principles, Recommendations and Tips from the Pruner’s Bible

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 05:10:09 +0000

One of my favorite gardening tasks is pruning. In fact, I love it so much that I don’t really consider it a task at all, and it was the focus of my very first The joe gardener Show podcast episode. Unfortunately, it’s a subject that tends to confound or intimidate many gardeners. Today’s guest, Steve […]

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136-Top Garden Takeaways From 2019: Lessons Learned

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 05:10:16 +0000

It doesn’t matter how big or how small your growing space is, and it doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or have decades of experience under your belt. Every year brings new lessons, challenges, disappointments, and wins in the garden. With the end of another year just around the corner, I wanted to share with […]

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134-Bird Population Decline and What Gardeners Can Do to Help

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 05:10:43 +0000

Many gardeners have an appreciation for backyard songbirds. It’s a natural fit. As gardeners, we do a lot to invite them into our landscapes with food and shelter. All the more reason it’s concerning to know that many bird species are rapidly falling in their numbers, some at alarming rates. It’s time we all learn […]

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124-Using Compost the Charles Dowding Way: More Than Just a Great Soil Amendment

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 04:10:43 +0000

Last week was the first in this two-part conversation with British gardening legend, Charles Dowding. If you missed it, I recommend you start there. That episode focused on Charles’ background and the no-dig garden method for which he is so renowned. Today’s discussion focuses on how Charles is using compost for more than just a […]

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123-No-dig Gardening, with Charles Dowding: A Convincing Case for Easier, More Productive Results

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 04:10:59 +0000

One of the many things I love about hosting this podcast series is the opportunity to talk about a shared love of gardening with experts from various fields and gardeners who come from different experiences and methodologies. This week was all of that and more, because this week, I had the distinct pleasure of speaking […]

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118-The Power of Mushrooms: Its Potential to Cure Environmental Threats & More

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 04:10:04 +0000

Once in a rare while, you attend a presentation that leaves you speechless and amazed. A few years ago, internationally-acclaimed mycologist Tradd Cotter’s presentation at the University of North Carolina Botanic Garden in Charlotte had that effect on me. He was on stage describing the power of mushrooms, and what he shared blew me away. […]

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115-Understanding Tomato Diseases and How to Deal With Them

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 04:10:45 +0000

Tomatoes are one of the most popular garden edibles. Unfortunately, they are also one of the most challenging. Highly disease-prone, tomato plants often start strong and set a tantalizing crop of fruit only to transform into a living laboratory for pathogens – practically overnight. This season, I’m growing 43 tomato plants of differing varieties – […]

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114-Understanding Hydrangeas: Pruning, Blooming, Color-Forcing & More

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 04:10:47 +0000

Hydrangeas are some of my favorite ornamentals shrubs, and this week’s guest shares my love of this beautiful plant. Well actually, Lorraine Ballato has a special appreciation for all hydrangea varieties, and she has become a recognized expert on the care of this sometimes finicky species. She contributes to many respected horticultural resources, like a […]

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112-Efficient Watering in the Garden and Landscape and Why it Matters

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 04:10:30 +0000

Water – When it comes to the garden, water can be a blessing and a curse. One year brings heavy rain, while the next might bring severe drought challenges. Mother Nature can definitely wreak havoc on our garden success, but there are steps we can and should take to offset those wild swings in moisture […]

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110-Why Mulch Matters in Every Garden: What You Need to Know

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 04:10:08 +0000

As often as I mention the benefits of mulch, I’ve never devoted an entire episode to the topic – until now. Mulch tends to be an unsung hero in the garden. Yet, mulch and compost are the two most powerful tools that an organic gardener has at his or her disposal. I can’t imagine any […]

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107-Encore Presentation: Tomato Care Checklist with Craig LeHoullier

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 04:10:29 +0000

Tomatoes. They just might be the hands-down most popular plant for home gardeners, but they sure aren’t easy. Last year, my friend and tomato-growing expert, Craig LeHoullier, joined me for a podcast about his recommended steps for healthy tomatoes. He called it his tomato-care checklist, and it is so packed with good information, that I […]

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105-Gardening Questions Answered: Expert Advice from Joe Lamp’l

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 23 May 2019 04:10:18 +0000

Between my podcast listeners and members of my e-newsletter and social media channels, I receive a lot of gardening questions. This week, I’m highlighting questions asked by students of my new Beginning Gardener Fundamentals course. I introduced the course at the beginning of this year to teach the fundamental garden basics I’m asked all the […]

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101-A Way to Garden: Observations and Lessons, with Margaret Roach

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:10:40 +0000

Do you love books? I have a fairly large library, and you probably won’t be surprised to learn that it’s comprised of mostly garden-related volumes. One of my favorites has long been A Way to Garden, written 21 years ago by Margaret Roach. So, I’m pretty excited that Margaret has just released a fresh publication […]

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094-How to Start and Care for Seedlings Indoors: My Steps for Success

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 05:10:55 +0000

For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s seed-starting season. Starting seeds indoors is a great way to start gardening even though your garden outdoors may be covered in snow. It also provides you with better control over the health of the plants you will add to your garden – and is the perfect […]

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092-Vegetable Planting Timeline & More: Joe Lamp’l Responds to Listener Questions

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 05:10:55 +0000

For this week’s podcast, I polled the joe gardener Facebook Group to ask what garden questions they would like answered. This is a great community of engaged and supportive gardeners. There is never a shortage of questions. Here, I selected the most commonly-asked topics (some of which I’m asked frequently through my other social media […]

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089-Composting Guide A to Z: The Quick and Dirty on Everything Compost – Encore Presentation

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 05:10:35 +0000

At the time of this release, I’m in Phoenix, Arizona as a keynote speaker at the annual conference of the U.S. Composting Council. Not only is this a great event, but it’s made even better since the focus is one of my favorite subjects – compost, of course. In honor of the event, I felt […]

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086-Timeless Gardening Principles, with Barbara Damrosch

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 11:30:23 +0000

My guest this week is Barbara Damrosh. An icon in the world of gardening, Barbara began her horticultural career in the mid-1970’s and has always been driven by the desire to help others get into gardening. To that end, she published her first of many books, The Garden Primer, in 1988; and she’s spent time […]

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083-Gardening Indoors: The Science of Light, with Leslie Halleck

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 05:10:50 +0000

Do you grow plants indoors? Have you tried starting plants from seed or are you thinking of trying this year? In either case, light may be on your mind lately. It’s been on mine, so I invited Leslie Halleck, author of the new book Gardening Under Lights, to join me for this week’s podcast to […]

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081-Growing Indoors: The Basics of Houseplant Care and Maintenance

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:10:58 +0000

Now that December has arrived, most of us who garden feel we need to wait out the cold weather to get our hands back in the soil. Seed starting won’t begin for another month or two, but while we enjoy time with our seed catalogs and make plans for next year’s growing season, we can still keep […]

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080-Putting the Garden to Bed: End-of-Season Advice from Margaret Roach

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 05:10:40 +0000

Cooler fall temperatures are great for growing vegetables like broccoli, kale and carrots, but they are also a signal that the time to put our garden to bed is fast approaching. Not too long ago, it was believed that the best practice was to tidy everything up – clearing away all remaining debris and making […]

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How to Divide Plants – and Why You Should

Joe Lamp'l — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 05:10:12 +0000

Are you interested in some free plants to add to your landscape? There are plenty of them already all around you. In fact, many common landscape perennials can – and should – be divided. Dividing plants is easy. You just need to follow a few steps and become familiar with the types of plants which can […]

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074-How to Have and Care for a Healthy Lawn: Top 7 Non-negotiables

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 04:41:15 +0000

Now that I’ve shared my recommendations for creating an eco-friendly garden and a resilient garden during the past couple of weeks, I want to talk about how to have and care for a healthy lawn. I know, to many organic gardeners, “lawn” is a dirty word. Incorporating lawn space is often viewed as environmentally irresponsible, but […]

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072-Creating an Eco-friendly Garden & Landscape: 7 Key Tenets

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 04:10:46 +0000

Having seen many gardens over the years, I’ve been on a mission to inspire people to think more towards eco-friendly gardening. My experiences led me to write a book, The Green Gardener’s Guide: Simple, Significant Actions to Protect & Preserve Our Planet focusing on creating an eco-friendly garden and landscape. In the book, I […]

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071-Gardening for Wildlife: How-to Create an Inviting Habitat, with NWF’s David Mizijewski

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 04:10:22 +0000

Here at the GardenFarm™, I proudly display a sign that designates my five-acre property as a Certified Wildlife Habitat. What does that designation mean and where does it come from? Well, I dive into that with this week’s guest, David Mizejewski of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). David, who considers himself a nature geek since […]

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070-Decoding Garden Advice: Good, Debatable or Just Plain Wrong, with Jeff Gillman

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 04:15:53 +0000

Decoding gardening advice is a never-ending challenge. Some gardening advice you receive is good — some, debatable, and too often, just plain wrong. Unfortunately, even the bad advice is frequently repeated by new and experienced gardeners alike. My guest this week, Dr. Jeff Gillman — Director of the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, wrote a book […]

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068-Top Predatory Beneficial Insects and How to Attract Them, Pt. 2

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 04:10:51 +0000

Last week, we began a two-part series on garden pest predators with Jessica Walliser and discussed the predator/prey cycle taking place in all our landscapes as well as the cues that signal to good bugs that a meal is available. If you haven’t checked out that episode, I recommend you begin there before diving in this […]

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Five Common Garden Mistakes That Matter Most – And How To Avoid Them

Erin Best — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 04:10:45 +0000

Garden mistakes challenge us, push us to do better and teach us lessons we utilize for years to come. I ought to know – I’ve made my fair share of them over the years. When you think about it, gardening is as much about making mistakes as it is about celebrating the wins. That said, […]

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065-Tips For Reducing Garden Overwhelm, With Margaret Roach

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 04:10:45 +0000

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your garden – by out of control growth or disease or an abundance of crops? You aren’t alone. Nearly all of us feel garden overwhelm at some point during the growing season – and some of us feel that way frequently through the summer months. This week, I talk […]

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How to Create a Drought Tolerant Landscape: Pro Tips – Pt. 5 of 5

Joe Lamp'l — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 04:10:49 +0000

If you live in an area which experiences periods of drought, you’re probably subject to watering restrictions. Fortunately, your landscape can be surprisingly resilient and drought tolerant using the measures I covered in Part 2 of this series which ensure your plants establish well and sink their roots more deeply into the ground. Under extreme conditions, […]

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063-Garden Fertilizer Basics: What to Know Before You Grow

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 04:10:45 +0000

Plants need nutrients, but how and when you provide those nutrients can make more difference than you might realize. Let’s explore some facts on garden fertilizer which, when put to use in your landscape, can make a significant difference in the color, production and vigor of all your plants. Fertilizer provides nutrients which are key […]

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Watering Your Garden: How Much Is Enough and Sources: Pro Tips – Pt. 4 of 5

Joe Lamp'l — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 04:10:17 +0000

There’s more to being wise with water than efficient garden watering. I often mention that more plants die from overwatering than from underwatering. That’s the main reason I speak so often about making sure you have well-drained soil. In earlier parts of this 5-part series; I’ve covered selecting the right plants, water delivery methods, and watering […]

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How to Water and What to Use: Pro Tips – Part 3 of 5

Joe Lamp'l — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 04:10:57 +0000

There are a number of tools and methods to use when watering your landscape in the absence of rainfall. Efficient water delivery is all about applying the right method in the right circumstance. A water delivery system doesn’t need to be complicated – and it sure doesn’t need to be expensive. Best of all – […]

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061-A Day In The Life At The GardenFarm: Audio Journal Encore Edition

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 04:10:50 +0000

We all know how hectic summer can get, and for me, this summer is certainly no exception. Filming for Season Nine of Growing a Greener World®, keeping up with the many happenings and garden growth at the GardenFarm™, planning upcoming projects for joe gardener – whew! I’ll be the first to admit, I’m long on […]

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How to Water Your New & Established Plants: Pro Tips – Part 2 of 5

Joe Lamp'l — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 04:10:57 +0000

Welcome to Part 2 of my 5-part series on efficient watering in your garden and landscape. Last week, I covered some of the fundamentals – how to get the right plant in the right place. Doing that right will save you money and time in the long run. This week, let’s explore how to get […]

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060-How to Control Nuisance Wildlife in the Garden: Deer, Rabbits, Moles & More

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 04:10:35 +0000

Managing wildlife pests in the garden and landscape is a challenge for all gardeners. It’s not just those of us in rural areas who deal with damage from deer, rabbits, raccoons, moles, and other furry foragers. These creatures have a solid foothold in metropolitan areas as well. So, what to do to protect your garden? […]

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How to Water Your Garden and Landscape: Pro Tips – Part 1 of 5

Joe Lamp'l — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 04:10:24 +0000

For most of us, having access to water means simply turning the faucet handle. Voila! Water in abundance, right? Well, this convenience is incredibly deceiving. Although 75% of our planet is covered with water, only a minuscule 1% is available as pure, clean water for use by the entire world population. That’s right – 1% […]

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056-Tomato Care Checklist with Craig LeHoullier

Erin Best — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 04:10:28 +0000

I have a love/hate relationship with tomatoes. This year, I have 32 tomato plants in spite of knowing that tomatoes are notorious for being a lot of work in the garden. Still, in these early days of summer, everything is growing strong, looking great and setting fruit; so it’s easy to start feeling a little […]

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053-Waterwise Gardening With Nan Sterman

Erin Best — Thu, 24 May 2018 04:10:53 +0000

This week, I take a look back at a conversation on conservation – with Nan Sterman, co-author of Water-wise Plants for the Southwest and expert on waterwise gardening. Although she spent some years away, Nan grew up in and returned to southern California and has become known as a water-wise guru. Nan speaks frequently on water […]

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050-Organic Pest Control: Beneficial Insects And Beyond

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 03 May 2018 04:10:44 +0000

This week, I continue my conversation with the Bug Lady, Suzanne Wainwright-Evans. Suzanne is an entomologist and industry leader in the movement to utilize biocontrols – putting beneficial insects to work before reaching for pesticides. This is Part Two of our biocontrols discussion, so if you missed Part One, start there. The information in Part […]

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049-When Good Bugs Eat Bad Bugs: The Business of Beneficial Insects

Erin Best — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 04:10:57 +0000

This week’s guest is Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, the Bug Lady of Bug Lady Consulting. To say that Suzanne – an entomologist and expert on biocontrol who I’ve known for many years and interviewed multiple times – is a wealth of information… well, that would be a true understatement. Our conversation is so jam-packed with pest management […]

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047-Tomato Seedling Mistakes with Craig LeHoullier

Erin Best — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 04:10:35 +0000

Craig LeHoullier has been a frequent guest of this podcast series. He joins us again today to follow up on our early 2018 series on seed starting. If you missed that series, I recommend you start there, so you have context for this discussion on tomato seedling. In this podcast, we check in on how […]

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The Numbers on Fertilizer Labels, What They Mean

Erin Best — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 14:25:15 +0000

A hallmark of good gardening is providing your plants with fertilizer, right? Well, not necessarily. Let’s take a look at some fertilizer facts and review not just the do’s and don’t of fertilization but, more importantly, the “why’s” behind it all. Fertilizer is sometimes seen as a gardening “bandage.” Many gardeners are under the false impression […]

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030-Best Gardening Products Ever: Gear, Tools & Resources We Can’t Live Without

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 23:37:23 +0000

I’m a sucker for the next great gardening gadget. But I hate to waste money. I’ve wasted a lot of money. So finally, after too many times getting sucker punched, I decided it was time to take matters into my own hands. Suffice it to say I was sick and tired of taking the bait on […]

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029-My Five Biggest Gardening Mistakes of All Time (and What I Learned From Them)

Joe Lamp'l — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 03:23:13 +0000

We all make mistakes. Unfortunately, it’s the fear of making them that often stops us in our tracks. Even worse – it precludes great discoveries, opportunities and success that only comes from action. While being cautious is a good thing, since the consequences of a bad decision can be serious, gardening mistakes rarely carry such […]

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028-The Role of Minerals in Making Great Soil

Joe Lamp'l — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 02:58:08 +0000

Now that the Thanksgiving week is behind us, I typically start to reflect on all the things that happened during the year that went well, and those things that, well, have room for improvement. In the garden, it was a good year overall. But the wet, humid weather this summer wreaked havoc on my organic […]

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025-Five of the Biggest Mistakes in Tree Care

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 05:05:55 +0000

While we love our trees, we often (and unknowingly) do things that can lead to their early demise. This podcast and post discuss five big tree care mistakes (and some of the other most common) that are usually at the root of the problem. Jamie Blackburn, ISA Certified Arborist, was our guest expert for today’s […]

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We love you, Miss Hannigan

Holly Mackle — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 19:44:01 +0000

Hello from Holly. When I really need some work done around the garden, I offer to keep my nephews for the weekend. This strikes me as a genius plan, full of brilliance and benevolence, if not efficiency. Child labor laws? I scoff in the face of child labor laws. My extra helpers, T-Rex […]

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020-Gardening for the Birds with Margaret Roach

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 04:05:21 +0000

Acclaimed gardener and passionate bird enthusiast Margaret Roach will often say that the birds taught her how to garden. Accordingly, she found herself gardening for the birds. Over time, Margaret created a 365 day-a-year bird-friendly garden that also provided year-round beauty. Today, countless birds and over 1000 people a year visit her stunning 2-acre wildlife […]

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019-GardenFarm Audio Journal – First Day of Fall, 2017

Joe Lamp'l — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 02:45:45 +0000

This podcast episode format is a first for me and quite a departure from our usual format. In this episode, I take the mic and recorder outside for a behind-the-scenes day in the life at the GardenFarm™. I’m calling it an “audio journal” – snippets of a typical weekend Saturday for me. From the time […]

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The Best Ways to Water Trees and Shrubs for Quick Establishment

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 22:39:14 +0000

Fall is for planting. But knowing the best ways to water trees and shrubs, so plants establish quickly is key to their survival. The trick is giving them the amount of water they need at a rate that doesn’t come out so fast that roots don’t have time to take it up. The other […]

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017-The Five Biggest Mistakes Gardeners Make

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 04:05:56 +0000

Over my many years of traveling the country touring gardens both great and small, I’ve managed to summarize what I believe are the five biggest garden mistakes made by gardeners in their home landscapes and gardens. They also happen to be some of the most common. In speaking with horticulturists and gardeners at every level, […]

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015-Life Lessons on Gardening and Design with Margaret Roach

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 09:11:35 +0000

Over my long career in horticulture and gardening media, I’ve had the privilege of meeting pretty much all my heroes – the people that really walk their talk and that I truly respect and admire. In my short list of standouts is Margaret Roach. Our kindred spirits have united us as good friends. […]

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Houston, this is Tranquility

Holly Mackle — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 21:34:58 +0000

Hello from Holly. Houston, this is Tranquility. We have a problem. I do not remember agreeing to this. I remember agreeing to, “Let’s have a baby,” but I do not remember agreeing to growth and development and grade school and, “Mom, that shirt looks totally cute on you.” I agreed to “glubs” and “bwackberry […]

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Rabbits Part Deux: Rise of the Offspring

Holly Mackle — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 10:17:38 +0000

Hello from Holly. Listen, I have friends, and then I have friends. You know the italics kind–the kind you text during dinner on the weekend, and they respond, “I’ll be right over.” One of those during dinner texts happened just this past weekend when all my deepest fears came true. In case it’s […]

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There goes the neighborhood

Holly Mackle — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 09:08:43 +0000

Hello from Holly. It’s been a little too quiet around these parts. I shoulda known something was up. Innocently enough, I meandered to the garden to pick flowers for teacher welcome back and was met with quite a fright: a huge rabbit jumped from the green beans. For a split second our eyes locked and […]

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Vacation all I ever wanted

Holly Mackle — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Hello from Holly. We just got back from vacation. I didn’t tell you beforehand because of the Hamburglar. But now that we’re back let me give you a tour of the hot mess I found upon our return. I don’t mean to hashtag humble brag, buuuuuuut…it would appear my garden prefers it when I’m not […]

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009-Organic Disease Control with Jeff Gillman

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 04:02:24 +0000

When it comes to maintaining a healthy garden, organic disease control comes down to a few main options. In this podcast episode, we close out our 3-part series with Dr. Jeff Gilman. This time, we’re discussing the most common steps anyone can take towards organic disease control for creating and keeping a healthier […]

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How to Top Tomatoes – What to do When Tomato Plants Get Too Tall

Joe Lamp'l — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 18:50:55 +0000

Knowing how to top tomatoes and what to do when tomato plants get too tall will give you the confidence to tame your plants while keeping them healthy and productive. In the height of summer, it might be time to prune those tomatoes. While the idea of topping (cutting off the top growth) seems extreme […]

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Hark, I’ve Discovered a Discovery

Holly Mackle — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:02:47 +0000

Hello from Holly. I believe I’ve discovered a new species of garden pest. It’s not an insect, rodent, parasite, or fungus…but it’s potentially way more destructive. I know it’s unexpected considering that I live in suburbia and not some remote corner of the earth, but hear me out. Gardeners worldwide depend on our accurate classification […]

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008-Organic Pest Control with Jeff Gillman

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 04:02:43 +0000

In this podcast, we’re talking organic pest control with Dr. Jeff Gillman. While currently the Director of the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens in Charlotte North Carolina, Jeff has spent his career getting to the truth behind the rhetoric in matters involving both the garden and the environment. Jeff holds a master’s degree in […]

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No-Till Gardening: If You Love Your Soil, Ditch the Tiller

Joe Lamp'l — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 17:47:41 +0000

Tillers seem to be that go-to tool we’ve always used for what it was made to do – break up the earth. We till to clear a plot to start a garden, turn weeds under, or just mix up the soil. But is tilling really the best way to get your soil in shape? While […]

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007-Organic Weed Control with Jeff Gillman

Joe Lamp'l — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 18:58:18 +0000

In this podcast, we talk organic weed control with Dr. Jeff Gillman. While currently the Director of the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens in Charlotte North Carolina, he’s spent his career getting to the truth behind the rhetoric in matters involving both the garden and the environment. Jeff holds a master’s degree in entomology […]

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006-Weedless Gardening with Lee Reich

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:01:30 +0000

Today we’re talking about the common denominator all gardeners face, the one thing that impacts everyone equally when it comes to maintaining our gardens and landscapes and that’s the unavoidable issue of weeds and how to best eradicate them from our lives – or at least our gardens. Fear not – a weedless garden is […]

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Sunscald-What Happens when Tomatoes are Overexposed

Joe Lamp'l — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 17:53:16 +0000

Sunscald is a condition common to tomatoes and peppers when they are exposed to the direct rays of the sun during hot weather. The condition causes pale white or yellowish blotches on the fruit where the sun’s rays are most intense. It’s more common on developing green fruit but sunscald can affect mature tomato fruit […]

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005-What’s Wrong With My Tomato? Mid-Season Care With Craig LeHoullier

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 18:03:18 +0000

Now that your tomatoes are settled into their beds (or pots), you can breathe a sigh of relief as you dream about the vine-ripe bounty that’s sure to come. Or is it? There may be tomato problems lurking in your future. Don’t get too comfortable patting yourself on the back for a job well done […]

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The 3 Biggest Mistakes when it Comes to Pruning

Joe Lamp'l — Tue, 16 May 2017 03:57:44 +0000

In my experience, pruning mistakes are common, but there are three that seem to be the most common. Pruning is easy once you understand key fundamentals. Here’s how you can get it right: 1. Pruning at the wrong time Most people that wonder why their flowering shrub isn’t flowering, the answer is almost always one […]

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Pruning 101: The Pruning Basics from A to Z

Joe Lamp'l — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 18:09:05 +0000

You remember all those freshman college classes that ended in “101”. For some reason, I always felt less intimidated by the course if the title ended with that number. So welcome to Pruning 101, where we cover how to prune – the pruning basics from A to Z. While pruning can be intimidating for many […]

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001-Pruning 101: The Pruning Basics From A to Z

Joe Lamp'l — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 20:58:54 +0000

I’m starting off our new podcast series with this episode dedicated to pruning 101 – the pruning basics from A to Z because when it comes to pruning, there’s more to know than just taking your shears or loppers to a plant whenever and wherever you want. A lot more if you want to do […]

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