Ep 031 – Ellen and C.L. explain how to grow your own micro-greens and what to look for if you suspect you have spider mites on your indoor plants (and how to treat them if you do). We talk about the basics of pruning shrubs and trees, and how to support the birds during the winter.
Ep 030 – In this episode we talk about “the Swiss Army Knife of plants,” the Sansevieria, and the science, art and dinner of seeds. Learn about the 2,000 year old seed that germinated, and why it’s to the vegetable gardener’s benefit to plan for what they want to grow this spring. Find out why advance planning may not be in the forager’s best interest.
Ep 029 – Yes, it’s a New Year’s miracle…Ellen and C.L. are in agreement in this episode! We love foraged pesto, winter squash soup, growing indoor plants for “breathing room,” amaryllis and orchids, orchids, orchids.
Ep 028 – From indoor edibles and Cyclamen to a tree that’s a part of American history, this episode touches on a variety of plants. Ellen and C.L. talk about Calamondin oranges, paperwhite Narcissus, Cyclamen wild and tame, and the Franklinia tree.
Ep 027 – It’s a good thing that we start this episode with winter cocktails because after that the conversation moves onto mice and a slight disagreement about Poinsettias. Do you love this holiday plant as C.L. does? Or do you agree with Ellen that they are a waste of money? And how about those spray-painted plants? C.L. thinks they are fun in a rock-and-roll kind of way, but Ellen says they are “crimes against horticulture.” Listen and weigh in with your opinion!
Ep 026 – Ellen and C.L. talk about what’s on a forager’s and gardener’s winter table, how to tell if you have a Thanksgiving cactus or Christmas cactus (and how to make them bloom again) and offer our suggestions for holiday gifts.
Ep 025 – This episode helps you to decide if you need to wrap shrubs in burlap for winter protection, discusses why crabapple trees are so appealing and useful, explains which greens and nuts you can harvest in November and answers a question about annoying fruit flies that have appeared to drive Robbie crazy.
Ep 024 – Have you ever wondered if you could eat black walnuts? Or maybe you’re undecided about using a winter protective mulch on your perennial garden…do our plants really need a down blanket to keep them warm? And in our Eat/Drink/Grow segment we talk about the science, art and dinner of pumpkins.
Ep 023 – We’re pleased to take you into the world of garden communicators and garden tourism in this episode. Fresh out of the GWA annual meeting and trade show, Ellen and C.L. share what they’ve learned about new plants and products for the home landscape. We talk about how GardenWalk Buffalo is a model for other regions when it comes to tourism dollars and community development. We talk about new plants and products that we discovered at the Garden Writers Association meeting. And we answer a listener’s question about bringing Meyer lemons indoors.
Ep 022 – In this episode we talk about how to tell if winter squash is ripe and how to preserve it. We discuss saving annuals from year to year, and give the pros and cons of fall yard cleanups. Ellen and C.L. also invite you to become inspired by the artist Andy Goldsworthy.