Best Dee Nash Podcasts (2025)

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Creeping Plants: Repens 46:24

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Send us a text Dee and Carol continue to focus on different species names and this week it's "repens." For all the details, check out their newsletter! To watch them on YouTube, use this link! Insect of the Week: giant leopard moth. Flowers: Trifolium repens - White clover Ajuga reptans - Carpet bugleweed (“reptans” is close enough to “repens” for …

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Rosemary for Remembrance: "Officianalis" Flowers and Herbs 46:30

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talk about flowers, herbs, and even a weed that all have the species name of "officianalis." Plus, they review a new book about growing vegetables for preserving. To find out more, check out our weekly newsletter on Substack Watch us on YouTube! Insect of the week: Mole Crickets: Flowers: With “officinalis” as the speci…

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Texensis With a Side of Cardinalis 43:38

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talk about plants with species name of "texensis" and briefly talk about the species name "cardinalis." They also talk about a new book, pollen banking, and some of their rabbit holes. For more links and details, check out our newsletter. To watch on YouTube, click here. Flowers we discussed. Lupinus texensis - Texas bl…

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Yes, Virginia, There is a Garden 43:11

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talk about plants with a species name of virginina, a book on romantic garden and more in this week's episode. For more info, check out our newsletter! To watch this week’s episode on YouTube, click here. Flowers: Tradescantia virginiana (Virginia Spiderwort). ‘Sweet Kate’ has lime-green foliage. Physostegia virginiana …

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Gardening with Vulgare 31:23

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Send us a text To watch this episode on: click here For more info, check out our newsletter Carol’s Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day post Ruth Stout, a Lost Lady of Garden Writing. Flowers: Gardening with vulgare flowers Leucantheum vulgare - Ox-eye daises Syringa vulgaris - Common lilac Aquilegia vulgaris - Columbine Primula vulgaris - Primroses. Silene…

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Fall, and Our Thoughts Turn Toward Gardening 49:26

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Send us a text Carol and Dee talk about phenology, no-dig gardening, a new book on gardens in literature and more. For more details, check out our weekly newsletter. To watch this week’s episode, click here. Carol’s garden fairies wrote a blog post and Carol built Lego mini bonsai trees. Insects of the week: Wooly worms Assassin bug. Wheel bug. Ugh…

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Snapdragons and Giant Vegetables 44:49

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Lettuce Turn Our Gardens Toward Fall 45:43

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Send us a text Dee and Carol turn their attention toward fall in the garden and discuss what to put in fall containers, lettuce they love to grow, a new book by Jacqueline van der Kloet, tracking invasive plants, and more. For more information, check out our weekly newsletter. If you’d like to watch this podcast, click here. Insect of the Week: Gar…

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Zee End Of Gardening Through the Alphabet 42:09

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Send us a text Dee and Carol wrap up their project to garden through the alphabet with the letter Z! For more information, check out our newsletter. To watch this episode: this link. Dee’s virtual Fit walk took her to Yew trees of Borrowdale Flowers: Zephyranthes, commonly called rain lilies. Southern Bulb Company has them for sale. Zinnias Zantede…

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Yarrow and Yerba, Yews and Yard-long Beans 45:32

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Send us a text Dee and Carol have reached the letter Y as they near the end of the alphabet. For more info, check out our weekly newsletter. To watch this episode on YouTube: this link Flowers: Yarrow - Achillea millefolium. Growing info from Proven Winners. Herb info from the Old Farmer’s Almanac Yews. Info on Yew Trees in the UK from the Woodland…

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X Marks the Garden Spot 48:52

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Send us a text Dee and Carol are almost done gardening through the alphabet and this week challenged themselves with the letter X. For all the details, check out our newsletter! To watch us on Youtube, use this link. Links! Flowers: Xerochrysum - Strawflowers. Missouri Botanical Garden on strawflowers and Matt Mattus’s book, Mastering the Art of Fl…

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Winging, Waxing, and Waning Through Another Episode 55:43

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talk about white flowers, winter squashes, Doug Tallamy's new Book, How Can I Help: Saving Nature with Your Yard and more. For more info and links, check out our newsletter. To watch on video, use this link Insect of the Week: Bald-Faced Hornets. info from Penn State and Iowa State Flowers: W is for: Wabi-Sabi Gardening…

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We Can't Talk About the Letter "V" Without Violas 49:11

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Send us a text Dee and Carol are almost at the end of the alphabet, but there's still plenty of time in the gardening season. Join us to discuss the letter "V". For more info, check out our newsletter. Flowers: V is for all-things Verbena Verbena bonariensis Verbena ‘Bampton’ (Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora) Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain. Ca…

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Without Good Soil, You Won't Have a Good Time in the Garden 53:40

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Send us a text This week, we dig into the letter "U" for topics for this episode. For more info, check out our newsletter. To watch our We Do Not Care Garden Club video, on YouTube, on Instagram Flowers: Under-utilized flowers Tradescantia pallida, purple heart, aka Mary’s tears. Barnardia japonica, Japanese jacinth. Begonia grandis, great for shad…

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Tee Up Some More Gardening! 55:28

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Send us a text Dee and Carol continue their series of gardening through the alphabet. This week, it's the letter T! For more info, check out our newsletter Flowers: Flowering Tobacco - Nicotiana Tulips Tithonia, Mexican sunflower. Tassel Flower ‘Irish Poet’ Emilia coccinea From Select Seeds Vegetables: Tomatoes Tomatillos Turnips - There is an All-…

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So What Does the Letter S Bring to Our Gardens? 47:54

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Send us a text Dee and Carol features flowers and veggies for the letter S today, plus talk about a new book on herbs. For more info, check out our newsletter. S is for... Flowers: Scabiosa - Pin Cushion flower. Sunflowers: Sunflower Steve All American Selection sunflowers include Concert Bell (2022), Ring of Fire (2001), Suntastic Yellow with Blac…

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A Garden Chat Loosely Based on the Letter R 54:47

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Send us a text Dee and Carol continue to plow through the alphabet in their gardens and this week plow up some R's For more info, check out our Substack newsletter. Links! RoseChat Podcast Rue (Ruta graveolens) - Article from Mother Earth Gardener - Rue: The Forgotten Herb Red Impact Bell Peppers, plus Dragonfly peppers On the Bookshelf: Grow 5: Si…

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Queue Up Some Garden Chat! 47:37

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Send us a text Dee and Carol are back and talking about the letter Q in the garden. For more details, check out our weekly newsletter. Watch us on YouTube! A few links: From All-America Selections: Queeny Lime Orange Zinnia Marigold Queen Sophia Hollyhock Queeny Purple Basil Siam Queen On the bookshelf: Herbal Handbook: With Recipes, Tinctures, Tea…

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P is for Pansies, Phlox, Peas, and Potatoes 58:38

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Send us a text We are persistent in gardening through the alphabet, and this week we focused on the letter P. For more info, check out our newsletter. Or watch us on YouTube. A few links: Easy Wave Sky Blue petunias All-America Selections Petunia Tidal Wave Silver On the bookshelf: The Hidden Histories of Flowers: Fascinating Stories of Flora by Ma…

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O is for Orlaya, Oleander, Okra, and Oregano 50:21

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Send us a text Dee and Carol keep obstinately sticking to their alphabet theme, this week focusing on "O" flowers and veggies. For all info, check out our free weekly newsletter. You can also watch us on YouTube A few links: Orlaya grandiflora info from Johnny's Selected Seeds Dee talks about Obedient Plant on Instagram. On the bookshelf: Flower Fa…

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N is for Nasturtiums, Nigella, and Nettles 49:42

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Send us a text Carol and Dee are plowing through the alphabet and this week focus on the letter N to talk about nasturtiums, nigella, nosegays, nettles, and more. For all the details, check out our free weekly newsletter. Watch the recording on YouTube Some links: Heirlooms Roses On the bookshelf: Radical Prunings: A Novel of Officious Advice from …

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M is for Marigolds, Melons, Monarda, and Morning Glory 41:35

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Send us a text Dee and Carol continue to garden through the alphabet. This week they mediated on the letter M. For more information, check out our free newsletter. You can also watch the recording on YouTube A few links: A succulent called Mezoo Bauer lettuce, an AAS winner On the bookshelf: In the Garden With Jane Austen, by Kim Wilson (Amazon Lin…

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L is for Lavender, Lilacs, Lupines, and Lettuce 44:03

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Send us a text Dee and Carol continue to garden through the alphabet, this week talking about lavender, lilacs, leeks, and lettuce, plus a few other plants. For more info and pictures, check out our free newsletter. You can also watch us recording this via YouTube. Links: Lavender 'Lady' an All-America Selection Bloomerang Lilac from Proven Winners…

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K is for Kudzu, Kalanchoe, Kale and Remember Kalettes? 47:19

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Send us a text Dee and Carol are gardening through the alphabet and have landed on K for this episode. For complete info, check out our free weekly newsletter! A few links: Kalettes at Johnny's Selected Seeds How to eat kohlrabi, according to Martha Stewart On the bookshelf: Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, And Other Marvels o…

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J is for Johnny-Jump-Ups and Jack-in-the-Pulpit 48:46

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Send us a text Dee and Carol continue gardening through the alphabet with the letter J. For more details, links, and pictures, check out our weekly newsletter. Dee's presentation on ticks with Sharon Forsyth - YouTube Jack-in-the-pulpit info from MIssouri Botanical Garden Info about bamboo shoots The Chef's Garden by Farmer Lee Jones (Amazon Link) …

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I is for Irises, Iresine, and Insects 58:02

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Send us a text Dee and Carol are gardening through the alphabet, and today focused on the letter I. For more info and links, subscribe to and read our free newsletter. A few links: American Iris Society Schreiner's Iris Gardens documentary on YouTube. Plant Partners: Science-Based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Garden by Jessica Wa…

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H is for Hollyhocks, Helenium, Heuchera, and Heirloom Vegetables 52:40

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Send us a text Carol and Dee continued gardening through the alphabet with the letter H. For more info and links, check out our free newsletter: Links: Carol's Interview for Thursday Garden Chat with Garden Masterclass on YouTube Helenium 'Monheim Beauty' Heuchera americana On the bookshelf: The Lost Orchid: A Story of Victorian Plunder & Obsession…

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G is for Geraniums, Geum, Garlic and Green Beans 59:06

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Send us a text Dee and Carol continue gardening through the alphabet with the letter G. For more info, check out our weekly newsletter. It's free! Links: Supertunia® Honey™ - Petunia hybrid | Proven Winners Dee's blog posts on pelargoniums: here and here. Geum triflorum, prairie smoke The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves (Amazon link) On the book…

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F is for Forsythia, Ferns, Fennel, and Fava Beans 48:21

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talk about forsythia shrubs, ferns, fennel, fava beans and a lovely new book. For more info and links, check out our weekly newsletter. Links: The stand up dandelion weeder from Groot Pow Little Dibby for seed pricking Fennel seeds from Burpee Fava beans from TrueLeaf Market On the bookshelf: The Generosity of Plants: S…

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E is for Echinacea and Edamame and Everything Starts With Soil 1:07:18

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talked about flowers and veggies that start with "E", plus a new book on soil. For more info and links, check out our free weekly newsletter. A few links: All-America Echinacea selections All-America Elephant Ear Royal Hawaiian selection All-America Eggplants selections On the bookshelf: Start with Soil: Simple Steps fo…

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D Is for Is There a Dragon in Your Garden? 52:24

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Send us a text Dee and Carol are back with another episode in their alphabet series, talking about dahlias, dianthus, dill, dragons and more. For more info and links, check out our free newsletter. You can also see us on YouTube. A few links: American Dahlia Society Dragonfly Peppers, an All-American Selection from 2022 Dragon' Tail radishes from B…

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How to Live a Relaxed Gardening Life 57:37

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Send us a text Dee and Carol pause their alphabetical episodes to talk about how to live a relaxed gardening life. For more details, links, and pictures, check out our free newsletter. On the bookshelf: Jane Austen’s Garden: A Botanical Tour of the Classic Novels by Molly Williams and Jessica Roux by (Amazon link) Dirt: Wassailing to the trees in e…

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C is for Cleome, Centaurea, Catnip and Cabbages 56:52

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talked about cleome, carnations, catnip and cabbages, along with a new book on vegetable gardening, and more. For all the details, check out our free newsletter. A few links: Cleome Sparkler Blush F1,and Pink Queen, two All-America Selections On the Bookshelf: High Yield, Small Space Organic Gardening: Practical Tips fo…

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B is for Bergenia, Brunnera, Bibb Lettuce, and Other Gardening Topics 1:08:53

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talk about flowers and vegetables that start with the letter "B", a new book on foraging mushrooms, and more. For complete information and more links, check out our free newsletter. A few links: Baby's Breath - Gypsophilia 'Gypsy Rose Pink,' an AAS Winner Brunnera 'Jack Frost' from Proven Winners Bergenia 'Miss Piggy' f…

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A is for Alyssum, Agastache, Artichokes & a Bunch of Other Topics 1:04:58

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talk about alyssum, Agastache, artichokes, a new book, Gardening to the Max, and crown bees. Then they side-dressed it all with a few other books and topics. Links: Alyssum seeds at True Leaf Market Agastache 'Golden Jubilee' at Select Seeds Agastache foeniculum info from Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Artichokes f…

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Grandmacore Gardening! 53:17

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talk about the grandmacore trend and relate it to gardening, plus they talk about the new book Pansies by Brenna Estrada and Dee is making gluten-free sourdough bread. For more information and links, check out our free newsletter Links: Select Seeds Southern Exposure Seed Exchange Seed Savers Exchange On the Bookshelf: …

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Dishing the Dirt on Gardening 58:05

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talk give tips for growing big zinnias, some things to consider for a new vegetable garden, a lovely book by Anya Lautenbach and more. For more information and links, check out our free newsletter. Flowers: Grow Great Zinnias - Floret Flowers On the Bookshelf: The Money-Saving Garden Year, a month-by-month guide to a gr…

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A Super Sunday Gardening Episode 51:58

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talked about how new flower varieties come to market, whether or not you should grow your own pepper and tomato plants, dirt about blue bees, and a book about historic flowers. For more details and links, check out our free newsletter! Flowers: Info on tissue culture Veggies: On the Bookshelf: Restoring American Gardens…

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Sow Something New! 48:36

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talk about new varieties of flowers and veggies, plus a book about the history of tomatoes. For more info and all the links, check out our free newsletter! Flowers: Verbena Sweetheart Kisses Snapdragon DoubleShot™ Yellow Red Heart F1 Petunia 'Shake™ Raspberry F1' Zinnia Zydeco Fire Veggies: Pick-N-Pop yellow pepper Wild…

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Monstera, Sage, and More Garden-y Talk 52:42

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talk about Monstera houseplants, sage, a new book, Earthly Utopias, apple collecting and more. For complete info, check out our free weekly newsletter Links: National Garden Bureau Year of the Monstera How to grow sage from The Spruce On the Bookshelf: Earthly Utopias: Sacred Gardens of the World by Yolanda Zappaterra (…

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Winter IS for Gardening 57:36

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Send us a text This week, we talked about milkweed, peas, Dee's new cookbook and more! For all the details and links, check out our free newsletter. Links: National Garden Bureau's Year of Asclepias National Garden Bureau's Year of the Pea On the Bookshelf: JoyFull: Cook Effortlessly, Eat Freely, Live Radiantly (A Cookbook), by Radhi Devlukia-Shett…

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Podcastus officianalis: Another Gardening Podcast Episode! 49:35

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talk about calendula, borage, one of Dee's new cookbooks, tracking rain, and more! For more info and links, check out our free newsletter. Flowers: National Garden Bureau's Year of the Calendula Veggies: Borage, and information from The Spruce On the Bookshelf: La Vie Rustic: Cooking and Living in the French Style, by G…

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Back to the Garden in the New Year 50:33

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Send us a text Dee and Carol are back from their holiday hiatus talking about caladiums, comfrey, a new book, Plant Words, and more. For more info and more links, check out our free weekly newsletter. Links: Year of the Caladium, from National Garden Bureau Comfrey, a perennial, from The Spruce, an herb from Wellness Mama, and for compost tea from …

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Gardening For and Through the Holidays 54:03

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talk about some of their favorite Christmas plants, growing savory, a book, Small-Scale Homesteading and more. For more info and backstories, check out our weekly newsletter. Links: Queeny Lemon Peach zinnia from Burpee 14 Best Christmas Plants and Flowers for the Holiday Season from Family Handyman. Or if you prefer, r…

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Gardening and Books, Books and Gardening! 52:43

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talked about amaryllis, holy basil, some apple dirt, and several books they are enjoying including The Botanists' Library. For more information and links, check out our weekly newsletter. Links: John Scheepers… for amaryllis bulbs and info on growing amaryllis bulbs On Family Handyman's website: How to Keep an Amaryllis…

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Why We Love These Flowers and More 41:51

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talk about why they love violas and zinnias, how to grow fennel, a new book, and leaf-shape-changing hollies, plus the usual rabbit holes and garden updates. For complete information, check out our free newsletter! Links: The Quote Garden Fennel Seeds from Botanical Interests On the Bookshelf: The Cindervale Pearl by H.…

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Gardening with Orange Flowers and Another Leafy Vegetable 48:45

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talked about orange flowers, growing mache, and a new book on water-saving gardening, plus the usual dirt and rabbit holes. For more information, subscribe to our free newsletter! Links: Carol's First Snow blog post Dee's blog post on brightly colored flowers An article from Epic Gardening on growing mache. On the Books…

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Cottagecore Gardening With a Side of Trees 57:06

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talked about using cottagecore gardening ideas in your flower and vegetable gardens and some of their favorite books on cottagecore style gardens. Plus, they went off on a few tangents, as happens. For all the details, some pictures, and more links, check out our free newsletter. Links! A definition of cottagecore from …

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Leaves are Falling And We're Still Gardening 1:02:50

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Send us a text As November continues, we talk about mums, celery, bananas, a new book on horticulture history and several other related topics. For more information and to enter the giveaway for copies of The Gardener magazine, check out our free newsletter! Flowers: Are Mums Perennials and How to Care for Mums On the bookshelf: Heroines of Horticu…

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Hello, November in the Garden! 56:58

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Send us a text Dee and Carol talked about persistent perennials, carrots, a book about Japanese culture, armadillos and even the Duchess of Devonshire. For more information, check out our free weekly newsletter! A few links: On the Bookshelf: A Little Book of Japanese Contentments: Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-savi, and More, by Erin Niimi Longhurs…