The Garden Question

Feb 12 2025 202 ep. 270609 mins 6
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Designing, Building, and Growing Smarter Gardens That Work

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201 - Effective Goal Planning for Your Perfect Garden - Jeff Rugg

Feb 12 2025 44 mins  
Chapters00:00 Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast00:48 Introducing Jeff Rugg: Gardening Expert01:55 Setting Goals for Your Garden03:31 Budgeting for Your Garden Project06:27 Understanding Climate and Microclimates08:46 Soil Conditions and Their Impact15:38 Designing Your Garden: Themes and Styles20:07 Navigating Rules and Regulations22:38 DIY vs. Hiring a Professional24:08 Choos

200 - Exploring Clematis – Dan Long

Feb 05 2025 34 mins  
Chapters00:00 Welcome to the 200th Episode!00:29 Meet Dan Long: Clematis Expert01:12 Understanding Clematis: Pronunciation and Varieties04:15 Growing Clematis in the Southeast05:13 Troubleshooting Clematis Issues06:24 Choosing the Right Clematis for Your Garden10:08 Clematis Hybridization and New Discoveries11:47 Native Clematis in the U.S.13:04 Dan Long's Plant Exploration Adve

199 - The Water Smart Garden: Tips and Advice from The AZ Plant Lady- Noelle Johnson

Jan 29 2025 55 mins  
Chapter Time Line00:00 Introduction to Water Smart Gardening00:12 Meet Noelle Johnson: The AC Plant Lady00:51 Water Conservation Techniques02:19 Understanding Water Usage05:09 Choosing Drought Tolerant Plants14:56 Soil and Composting Tips18:48 The Importance of Mulch20:58 Creating Microclimates23:19 Rethinking Garden Maintenance28:14 Choosing Organic Fertilizers for Healthier Soil2

198 - Connecting People to Plants: The Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University - Todd Beasley

Jan 22 2025 75 mins  
00:00 Introduction to the Garden Question Podcast00:25 Meet Dr. Todd Beasley00:33 The Vision for the Botanic Garden00:42 Community Engagement and Environmental Stewardship00:53 Todd Beasley's Career and Contributions02:49 The Role and Importance of Botanical Gardens05:42 Engaging the Community and Generating Revenue08:29 The History of the Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern11:25 De

197 - Gardening as a Lifestyle - Rick Vuyst

Jan 15 2025 22 mins  
I’m your host Craig McManus. Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast

196 - The Joy of Urban and Suburban Homesteading - Michelle Bruhn

Jan 08 2025 45 mins  
Today’s episode takes us on a journey into the growing world of suburban homesteading with Michelle Bruhn, a Minnesota native and passionate advocate for reconnecting people to the earth and their food. As a regenerative gardener, educator, and founder of Forks in the Dirt, Michelle helps people grow their own food, know their farmers, and embrace sustainable living.Michelle shar

195 - The Timeless White Gardens and Their Secrets – Nina Koziol

Jan 01 2025 52 mins  
00:00 Introduction to the Garden Question Podcast00:27 Meet Nina Koziol: Horticulturist Extraordinaire01:16 The Timeless Appeal of White Gardens02:32 Designing and Enhancing White Gardens07:01 Creating Depth and Texture in Shade Gardens08:53 The Importance of Flow in Garden Design15:26 Freestanding Beds and Year-Round Appeal19:01 Insights from Nina's Book on White Gardens22:17 Prac

194 - ‘Tis the Season to Defend Against Crape Murder - Craig McManus

Dec 25 2024 8 mins  
In this episode of the Garden Question podcast, the host, Craig McManus, explores the practice of 'crape murder'. He emphasizes the damage improper pruning can cause to crape myrtle trees, attaching their natural beauty and weakening their growth potential. McManus suggests proper pruning techniques to maintain the tree's health and longevity, and urges listeners to educate themsel

193 - The Giving Grove Story - Cultivating Community and Ecosystems - Sarah Sikich & Ryan Watson

Dec 18 2024 51 mins  
Today we're digging into the power of community orchards to tackle some of our most pressing challenges—growing food and developing ecosystems.In this Episode 193, we're joined by Sarah Sikich and Ryan Watson to explore The Giving Grove – a remarkable national network that's changing lives and building communities through urban orchards.Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast, w

192 – Understanding Trees - Edward Morrow

Dec 11 2024 59 mins  
Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast (https://mcplants.com/the-garden-question-podcast/)! I’m your host Craig McManusTrees—they’re majestic, essential, and sometimes misunderstood. In this episode,