GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with award-winning horticultural author, speaker, and podcaster Eva Monheim* about Summer Tree Care. The plant profile is on Lantana and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Planting an Herb Garden" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 12: Shrubs and Hedges with Eva Monheim
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-12-eva-monheim.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 87: Winter Tree Care with Lou Mayer
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-87-winter-tree.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 240: Top Urban Trees with Robert Shaut of Casey Trees
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-240-top-urban.html
*You can order Eva Monheim's book Shrubs and Hedges at https://amzn.to/4oZ9iN3
This link is to our Amazon affiliate account and we may earn a few pennies from these sales, but it wil not impact your purchase price.
You can listen to Eva's podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@ThePlantATrillionTreesPodcast
Show Notes will be posted after 6/28/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.
And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!

Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 6-20-2026

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with plantsman Rich Crider of Three Shovels Farm all about Louisiana Iris. The plant profile is on Japanese Painted Fern and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Plant in June" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 64: Daylilies - The Perfect Perennial?
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-64-daylilies.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 53: Superior Perennials
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-53-superior.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 150: Sourcing Native Plants
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-150-sourcing.html

Show Notes will be posted after 6/21/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.
And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!

Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany
Recorded on 6-13-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with garden designer and blogger Lee Miller, about landscape design combinations*. The plant profile is on Japanese Snowbell Tree and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Peas Don't Like me" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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https://bestof2026.washingtoncitypaper.com/ 
under Arts & Entertainment > Best Local Podcaster
The deadline to vote is June 10, 2026.  Thank you in advance!***

*You can order Lee Miller's book Landscape Design Combinations at https://amzn.to/4vALSzC
This link is to our Amazon affiliate account and we may earn a few pennies from these sales, but it wil not impact your purchase price.

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If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 135: Plants for Shade
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-135-plants-for.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 111: Flower Combinations
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-111-flower.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 102: Annual Combinations
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-102-annual.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 72: Low-Maintenance Gardening
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-72-low.html

Show Notes will be posted after 6/15/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: 
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.

And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!

Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 6-6-2026.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Rita Perwich, consulting rosarian and author of Natural Rose Gardening*, about growing roses organically. The plant profile is on Larkspur and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Summer Squash Companions" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

***Please Vote for our show the GardenDC Podcast at
https://bestof2026.washingtoncitypaper.com/ under Arts & Entertainment > Best Local Podcaster. The deadline to vote is June 10, 2026. Thank you in advance! ***

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If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 13: Heritage Roses with Connie Hilker
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-13-connie.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 111: Flower Combinations
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-111-flower.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 285: Thomas Jefferson's Flowers
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2026/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-285-thomas.html

*You can order Rita Perwich's book Natural Rose Gardening at https://amzn.to/4nV1Rpj
This link is to our Amazon affiliate account and we may earn a few pennies from these sales, but it wil not impact your purchase price.
Rita will be speaking to the Potomac Rose Society in January 2027. Be sure to join the society at https://potomacrose.org/.

Show Notes will be posted after 6/15/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: 
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.
And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!

Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 5-30-2026

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Michelle Mingrone, founder of the Itty Bitty Mosquito Committee, about mosquito prevention tactics. The plant profile is on Sweet Potatoes and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Cherry Trees from Pits" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.
***Please Vote for our show the GardenDC Podcast at -
https://bestof2026.washingtoncitypaper.com/ under Arts & Entertainment > Best Local Podcaster The deadline to vote is June 10, 2026. Thank you in advance! ***

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If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 255: Expert Advice for Tick-Free Gardening
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-255-expert.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 115: The Dreaded Spotted Lanternfly
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-115-dreaded.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 198: Rats and Other Destructive Critters
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-198-rats-and.html

You can order Mosquito Dunks and Bits at:
 https://amzn.to/4fAjngr 
This link is to our Amazon affiliate account and we may earn a few pennies from these sales, but it wil not impact your purchase price.
Show Notes will be posted after 6/11/2026.
We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: 
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.
And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!
Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 5-23-2026.