The Garden Question

Jan 15 2025 198 ep. 276103 mins 6
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Designing, Building, and Growing Smarter Gardens That Work

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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,

191 - The Remarkable Journey of Poinsettias: From Mexican Forests to Christmas Icons - Dr. Jim Faust

Dec 04 2024 64 mins  
Dr. Jim Faust tells interesting true poinsettia stories from their discovery to your own enjoyment at Christmas. One story involves searching out wild poinsettias in the middle of two drug cartel controlled territories. Jim is a professor of Floriculture Physiology at Clemson University in South Carolina. He does research on greenhouse production of various flowering crops, teaches

190 - Harvesting Gratitude in a Thanksgiving Celebration

Nov 27 2024 23 mins  
In this special Thanksgiving episode of the Garden Question Podcast, host Craig McManus gathers a heartwarming array of guests from previous episodes to share their gratitude for the beauty, growth, and joys that gardening brings to their lives.Notable guests including Diane Blazek, Nathan Wilson, Heather Andrews, Erin Alladen, Carol Michel, Bill Strock, Kirk Brown, Brent Heath, Da

189 – The Christmas Tree Chronicles: The True Story - Dr. Mel Koelling

Nov 20 2024 55 mins  
Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast—where we’re all about designing, building, and growing a smarter garden that works!I’m your host, Craig McManus, and today we’re diving into a timeless holiday tradition: the Christmas tree. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’re sure to be inspired by the fascinating insights of today’s guest.Joining me is Dr. Mel Koelli

188 - A Conversation with John Bartram - Kirk R. Brown

Nov 13 2024 61 mins  
In today's episode I have a fascinating conversation with John Bartram. America's First Botanist and a Legacy of Native Plant Explorer.Well actually, it’s with Kirk R. Brown, a renowned garden speaker and historian who brings the legendary 18...