The Garden Question Podcast

02/03/2023

Check out the Origins 6 Belgian Stone with Weston Stone.

23/01/2023

“When Plant Geeks Get Married” - The Garden Question Podcast Episode 92

PART 2! In one of our recent episodes of talks with two plant geeks that meet in a garden. Both are now Directors of two prominent public gardens in North Carolina.

Adrienne Roethling is the Director for Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden in Kernersville, NC.

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Photo courtesy of Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden

18/01/2023

“When Plant Geeks Get Married” - The Garden Question Podcast Episode 92

In our most recent episode of talk with two plant geeks that meet in a garden. Both are now Directors of two prominent public gardens in North Carolina.

Jon Roethling is the Director Reynolda Gardens () of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC.

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Photo courtesy of Reynolda Gardens

16/01/2023

At Stoneleigh, Ethan Kauffman is introducing biodiversity to a formal garden.

Using sound design reasoning and creative native plants for formal hedges and knot gardens, he is always looking to fill a function and not just an expectation of what a plant should be.

Check out Episode 91 of - “Introducing Biodiversity to a Formal Garden” with Ethan Kauffman.

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Photo courtesy of Stoneleigh

08/12/2022

Janet Draper gets to play in the dirt and talk to people from around the world as the sole horticulturalist for Smithsonian’s Mary Livingston Ripley Garden.

Listen to The Garden Question Podcast’s newest release:
Smithsonian's Ripley Garden with Janet Draper (Episode 87)

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01/12/2022

Find out why every poinsettia plant sold today carries a critical pathogen that is a key to its success and is detrimental all other plants in our NEW episode - Poinsettia Stories with Jim Faust.

📷: Jim Faust

27/09/2022

Are you ready to try something new? Then grasses and sedges could be your next garden adventure.

You will find the opportunities for creating a rich layered interesting garden that serves more than an ornamental function.

Developing the whole ecological package. Improving the soil and developing a more aesthetically functionating garden are in your future.

We all need better solutions for suppressing weeds and gardening under trees.

This is episode 076 – Growing & Understanding Grasses & Sedges - Shannon Currey

📷: Shannon Currey

20/09/2022

Sarah Roberts and her team have brought the New Perennial Movement to the south on a large scale. The new Entrance Garden’s large sweeps of grasses, perennials, native plants presented in a naturalistic style welcomes you to the Atlanta History Center.

The garden has settled in and in Episode 075 Sarah explains the details that makes it successful.

📷: Sarah Roberts

26/08/2022

Color excites us more than any design element in the garden because it speaks emotionally to us.

In our most recent episode (072) Dr. Laura Deeter and I dissect and learn how color speaks to us in our garden.

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07/07/2022

Have you got a shady location where nothing else will grow? Are you tired of mowing grass? Do you have problem with soil erosion? How about a desire to avoid chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides?

In this episode Annie Martin, moss landscape designer and Timber Press author of The Magical World of Moss Gardening, talks about how Native mosses can be an excellent horticultural alternative.

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16/06/2022

It’s the best day of the week! Today’s guest on the new episode is Dan Miller.

In this episode, Dan talks about his vision and how he executes his creative garden ideas.

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Photo credit: Dan Miller

10/06/2022

In Episode 60 of , we talk about successful Cut Flower Gardening. We learn how to overcome the trials and the solutions of developing a whole new flower farm site.

You will enjoy learning how Melanie’s practical experience will guide you to becoming a better Cut Flower Grower. 🌷

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25/05/2022

We’re halfway through the week and soaking in our most recent podcast episode with Jenks Farmer. Find out all about “Odd Ball Planting Times” on Episode 58 of 🌿

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04/04/2022

Happy Monday! 🌸
It’s a great day to walk outside and look at all the new growth, while listening to your favorite garden question podcast!

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02/04/2022

Enjoyed exploring Baxter Gardens this weekend in Knoxville, TN. Open to the public only in April!

29/03/2022

Check out my Q&A (p. 48-49) in the Urban AG Council Magazine!

Which episode has been your favorite?

24/03/2022

Did you know that minimizing diseases, reducing pest, improving soil fertility and pollinator support are all determined by the plant combinations you choose?

Episode 050 – Companion Planting That Works with Jessica Walliser, we talk about the science back methods that will reward your decisions.

Photo by: Jessica Walliser

10/03/2022

Today’s newest podcast release is Episode 48, and we’re introducing a new series that I believe you will find interesting and beneficial. The series will be a collection of Garden Case Studies from my experiences as a garden designer and creator.

Moving and Editing Your Plants: A Case Study

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06/03/2022

Just moving a misplaced Japanese maple. How’s your Sunday going?

03/03/2022

Love interviewing these guest on the Garden Question Podcast. Great garden wisdom here. Thank you Susan.

I thought you'd get a kick out of this screenshot from the podcast that I'm on. I'm in pretty good company with these 2 rockstars, Joe Lamp'l and Craig Le Houllier (author of "Epic Tomatoes"), who were featured in the previous 2 episodes! If you haven't listened to my episode yet, I strongly encourage you to because it is packed with helpful information, funny stories, and really came together nicely. Here's the direct link: https://mcplants.com/podcast/the-garden-question-podcast/developing-your-battle-strategy-for-this-years-bug-wars-susan-mulvihill-047/. And to listen to other episodes, go here: https://mcplants.com/the-garden-question-podcast/. Have a great day, everybody!

01/03/2022

Day in the Life: Moving 5 American Chestnut trees for Georgia Arbor Day. 🌳

What projects have you been able to do for Arbor Day?

26/02/2022

“Gardening is a way to build community and passion for doing something that's bigger than yourselves. And inviting neighbors and friends in relatives into your garden, nieces, nephews, your children and nabbing their interest by growing tomatoes that have stories behind them….” - Craig LeHoullier ()

Check out Episode 046 of for insight on growing epic tomatoes! 🍅

17/02/2022

In today’s episode of The Garden Question Podcast, we talk with Joe Lamp’l about Preparing for Your Spring Garden! 🌱

We find out how an incident as a young boy ignited Joe’s gardening passion onto a path leading to one of the country’s most recognized and trusted gardening and green-living personalities. 🌱

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Check out the link in our stories for an AMAZING discount on and epic tomato class! 🍅

15/02/2022

Tune into our most recent episode where we talk with Tom Cox from Cox Arboretum in Canton, GA.

We discuss Tom’s 4,000+ plant collection and how you may bring interest to your garden year round! 🌿

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📷: Tom Cox

07/02/2022

Have you ever experienced a flower emergency? Terry Beasley has dealt with his fair share.
Tune in to our most recent episode, as we talk with Terry about his experiences and expertise in handling it all with great tenacity. 🌸🌼

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25/01/2022

Have you ever thought about how you could make your landscape beds more interesting AND productive?

Maybe harvesting tomatoes among your hydrangeas or picking broccoli from around the Azaleas. How about growing squash and zucchini with your Zinnias? These are all foods, plus many more, you can grow in your landscape beds this next season.🌱

Take a listen to Episode #40 with Brie Arthur (), a well-known leader in the national Foodscape movement.

📷: provided by

20/01/2022

In this week’s episode release we interview Pearce Butler () and talk about “Creating Beautiful Spaces for Functional Outdoor Living.” We dissect Landscape Design as a unique combination of art, science, and problem-solving. 🌿

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10/01/2022

Listen with us as we converse with Staci Catron about The Cherokee Garden Library, and hear many stories of how these valuable resources tell the story of horticultural history in the Southeastern United States and beyond!

30/12/2021

Take a listen to one of our most requested topics!

We’re interviewing , where he talks about time saving techniques that will give your garden a quick easy year-round visual pop, along with providing a lot of good stuff for the soil.

17/12/2021

Judging Georgia Certified Landscape Professional Field Testing on a rainy day in Griffin. Met up with Dr. Bethany Harris (Episode 25) and Greg Huber (Episode 9).

09/12/2021

In today’s new release of the we talk with Jordan Daneker about the little things that bring your outdoor spaces to life.

He walks us through the process on how he discovers and builds the perfect outdoor space for you and your family.

We explore the artful details used to put together plants, pools, pavilions, hardscapes, lighting and more to yield a unique and quality environment.

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07/12/2021

Want to know how to add value with your landscape design? Check out our most recent episode with Bruce Holliday!

27/11/2021

It’s officially Christmastime! 🎅🏼

Tune into our most recent episode to find out how to select and care for your tree. 🎄

22/11/2021

In our most recent episode, we talk with Aaron Phifer on innovations that will stimulate your creative juices and make your next hardscape project easier to install.

What’s your dream hardscape install?

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15/11/2021

Do you have or want chickens in your backyard? Find out if it’s worth it on the newest episode of The Garden Question Podcast with Doug Scott from 🐓

Photo credit: RYG

09/11/2021

Fall colors are in full swing right now! It’s a great time to sightsee the colors, sip some apple cider, and tune into The Garden Question Podcast!
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04/11/2021

“If you need to make an arrangement, make sure you go out the morning before and harvest all your flowers and greenery… they’ve absorbed water and it doesn’t put as much stress on them.”
- David Brown

If you want to know how to make flower arrangements like these, listen to today’s new podcast episode -🌸 “Floral Designs in Your Garden” (Episode 30) 🌸

Which arrangement is your favorite?

01/11/2021

Happy Monday! We’re enjoying some beautiful fall weather here in Georgia.
Perfect time to get outdoors and explore!