Natchez Glen House Stories

Nov 18 2021 61 ep. 69 mins 53

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This a different type of gardening podcast. Not the one where we share "our top 5 picks for summer annuals" that have been done for decades, but real conversations about topics from the natural world.

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Natchez Glen House Stories 61 - Get Personal

Nov 18 2021 36 mins

We are about to get a bit closer.

Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 60 Professor Bill Fonteno

Apr 07 2021 106 mins

Soil is an enigma wrapped in puzzle lost in a maze. In this story I talk with my friend Professor Bill Fonteno to try and find some truth about soil. We discuss what is soil, what is media, and get some insight to the conversation surrounding peat moss. For more on Professor Fonteno's work Bill Fonteno | Horticultural Science | NC State University (ncsu.edu)

Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 59 Richard Hawke

Mar 26 2021 111 mins

Richard Hawke from the Chicago Botanical Garden brought all the knowledge and opinions for this episode. Richard and I discuss the trials that he's been conducting at the Chicago Botanical Garden over the years and why so many of the plants that he has trialed aren't as easy to find as they should be. This is an episode that you are going to want to listen to several times. To se

Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 58 John Dole

Mar 21 2021 69 mins

If you are a flower farmer this is a gift from me to you. John Dole from NC State University joined me to talk about harvesting, storing, and all-round post processing of cut flowers. John is easily the most well respect professor on post flowering processing in the United States. For more on Johns work Dr. John Dole - Associate Dean and Director for Academic Programs (ncsu.edu)

Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 57 Michael Marriott

Mar 12 2021 99 mins

To be a major part of building a legacy for roses is an incredible journey and that is exactly what Michael Marriott has achieved. Michael recently retired from David Austin Roses where he worked for four decades. He's one of the most respected people in the world of roses and one of my favorite guests. In this story we explore what his retirement has meant for him, the changes in

Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 56 Annie Guilfoyle

Mar 06 2021 72 mins

One of the best trends in gardening has been so many great gardening and horticulture experts sharing their knowledge. One of those stepping to the forefront of that has been Annie Guilfoyle. Annie is an exceptional garden designer and has taught garden design all over the world. She co-created the Garden Masterclass program. It is an absolutely fantastic program with some of the m

Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 55 Joe Lamp'L

Mar 01 2021 48 mins

The changes across the world over the last year have clearly been dramatic. One of the curious happenings has been a renewed interest in gardening. I wanted to explore the changes and interest we've seen in gardening over the year and Joe Lamp'L was the perfect person to explore this story. Joe has been producing and hosting gardening media content for over 20 years and now has cre

Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 54 Doug Oster

Feb 17 2021 87 mins

Doug Oster has been telling stories of gardeners for his entire career in gardening media. I loved this conversation with Doug. I've read his columns in Pittsburgh for years but hadn't had the chance to talk with him before. So, we had lots to talk about. In this story that covers Doug's career and also do cities have their own garden culture? For more on Doug Oster Doug Oster - Ev

Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 53 Kelly Norris

Feb 09 2021 90 mins

Kelly's new book 'The New Naturalism' is a great look into what the future of gardening can be. In this story we explore the worlds of ecology and horticulture and at times how they've been at odds but may be headed towards a renaissance. For more information about Kelly's work and to purchase his book 'The New Naturalism'

Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 52 Shannon Currey

Nov 19 2020 79 mins

Ornamental grasses as a group were first introduced to me by Adrian Bloom. Over the last twenty years the use and beauty of ornamental grasses continues to grow. Getting to know the history of where they were and where they are today is very important to understanding how to use grasses in gardens. To help me get to that history Shannon Currey of Hoffman Nursery joined me for this