All Things Gardening Podcast

Mar 09 2025 20 ep. 4 mins 138

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Each week, Charlie Nardozzi joins Vermont Public’s Mary Engisch for a conversation about gardening, and to answer your questions about what you're seeing in the natural world.

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Grow tropical flowering vines as annuals this spring

Mar 09 2025 4 mins

It's springtime in some southern locales, where many vibrant flowering vines are in full bloom. New England can get in on the action by growing the annual varieties of these vines this spring and summer. Try the black-eyed Susan vine, mandevilla and more.

Take in an indoor garden and flower show this winter for ideas and inspiration

Mar 02 2025 4 mins

Just like the dormant bulbs underneath the snow, your garden senses are awakening! Take in a local garden and flower show to get inspired and excited for spring planting.

A vibrant, flowering houseplant to brighten winter's dark days

Feb 23 2025 5 mins

The clivia, a Zululand bloom with dark green foliage, was named after a British duchess who brought the plant from its native South Africa to cultivate it in her greenhouse.

Bring spring indoors by forcing branches to flower early

Feb 16 2025 4 mins

Cut flowers are a great way to bring some cheer indoors when it's gloomy outside. This year, try something new that will bloom right up until spring.

Start leek seeds indoors, check overwintering tubers and be ready for spring

Feb 09 2025 5 mins

Things are slowly unfolding in the garden underneath the snow and ice. And the list of garden chores is getting longer. Begin some winter garden tasks now.

Dramatic dahlias and sweet nasturtiums named some of 2025's winning plants

Feb 02 2025 4 mins

Bold, contrasting petals and leaves make these award-winning houseplants stand out.

Find a pal who can propagate houseplants and fill your home with free greenery

Jan 26 2025 5 mins

Want to fill your home with plants but can't afford to just now? You needn't be green with envy; just enlist a friend with houseplants and ask them to propagate some for you.

Harvest endless vegetables by planting perennial onions, greens and more

Jan 19 2025 5 mins

With some patience and planning, you can have a source of various vegetables year after year with just one planting.

Not your grandma's Tradescantia: Some old-timey houseplants get a facelift

Jan 12 2025 4 mins

Philodendron, rubber plants and spiderwort have been popular houseplants for decades. Now, growers are introducing new varieties and colors to liven your environs. Propagate some to grow outdoors in containers this summer, too.

Go through garden seed packets this month to prep for spring planting

Jan 05 2025 5 mins

The time for planting seeds in the soil is months away. Still, this is a great time to evaluate your half-used and opened garden seed packets to check if they are still viable for spring planting.