The Garden Question

Dec 18 2024 194 ep. 281825 mins 6
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Designing, Building, and Growing Smarter Gardens That Work

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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...

187 - Salt Hay and Pine Straw Sustainable Mulching - Bill Strock

Nov 06 2024 27 mins  
This is The Garden Question Podcast where you’ll learn to “Design, build, and grow a smarter garden that works.” In today’s episode, we’re diving into an emerging trend in sustainable mulching that’s capturing gardeners’ attention far and wide: salt hay and pine straw. Here to unpack it all with us is our guest, Bill Strock.Bill has a fascinating background and a hand

186 – Lost Ladies of Garden Writing - Carol Michel

Oct 30 2024 49 mins  
Hello, you’re dialed in to The Garden Question Podcast (https://mcplants.com/the-garden-question-podcast/) where we discover designing, building and growing “Smarter Gardens that Work”. I’m your host Craig McManus.In this episode, we’re exploring a corner of garden history with our special guest who uncovers stories from the past—Carol J. Michel (https://caroljmichel.co

185 - Gentle Gardening: Gardening With Uncooperative Bodies - Erin Alladin

Oct 23 2024 40 mins  
Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast! I’m your host, Craig McManus.Today we’ve got a fantastic episode lined up. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert seasoned pro, this conversation will inspire you to think deeper about gardening.Our guest is Erin Alladin (https://erin-alladin.com/about/), creator of the concept gentle gardening—a unique approach designed for those wor

184 - Empowering Your Fall Garden - Heather Andrews

Oct 16 2024 51 mins  
Welcome to today’s episode, where we talk about empowering your garden by diving into the importance of incorporating native plants into your garden—especially during the fall season. Our guest is Heather Andrews, a published author, award-winning photographer, Master Gardener, and Pollinator Steward with a passion for sustainable landscapes. Heather is here to share her insigh