The Garden Question

Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast 00:48 Introducing Jeff Rugg: Gardening Expert 01:55 Setting Goals for Your Garden 03:31 Budgeting for Your Garden Project 06:27 Understanding Climate and Microclimates 08:46 Soil Conditions and Their Impact 15:38 Designing Your Garden: Themes and Styles 20:07 Navigating Rules and Regulations 22:38 DIY vs. Hiring a Professional 24:08 Choosing the Right Plants for Your Garden 24:55 Plant Diversity and Disease Prevention 26:18 Irriga

Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the 200th Episode! 00:29 Meet Dan Long: Clematis Expert 01:12 Understanding Clematis: Pronunciation and Varieties 04:15 Growing Clematis in the Southeast 05:13 Troubleshooting Clematis Issues 06:24 Choosing the Right Clematis for Your Garden 10:08 Clematis Hybridization and New Discoveries 11:47 Native Clematis in the U.S. 13:04 Dan Long's Plant Exploration Adventures 15:27 Debunking Clematis Myths 17:14 Clematis Care Tips and Container Gardening 20:54 Brus

Chapter Time Line 00:00 Introduction to Water Smart Gardening 00:12 Meet Noelle Johnson: The AC Plant Lady 00:51 Water Conservation Techniques 02:19 Understanding Water Usage 05:09 Choosing Drought Tolerant Plants 14:56 Soil and Composting Tips 18:48 The Importance of Mulch 20:58 Creating Microclimates 23:19 Rethinking Garden Maintenance 28:14 Choosing Organic Fertilizers for Healthier Soil 28:54 Rethinking Lawns in Drier Climates 31:26 Efficient Lawn Maintenance Tips 36:09 Smart Ir

00:00 Introduction to the Garden Question Podcast 00:25 Meet Dr. Todd Beasley 00:33 The Vision for the Botanic Garden 00:42 Community Engagement and Environmental Stewardship 00:53 Todd Beasley's Career and Contributions 02:49 The Role and Importance of Botanical Gardens 05:42 Engaging the Community and Generating Revenue 08:29 The History of the Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern 11:25 Design and Plant Selection in the Garden 15:00 Trends and Future Directions in Gardening 21:32 The I

I’m your host Craig McManus. Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast, where we’re all about designing, building, and growing smarter gardens that work. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, you’ll always be inspired in every episode. Today’s guest is Rick Vuyst, a lifelong gardener and horticultural storyteller with a career as vibrant as the gardens he’s nurtured. From co-hosting the Gardening Simplified Show to hosting the award-winning Flowerland Show for nearly 30 years,

Today’s episode takes us on a journey into the growing world of suburban homesteading with Michelle Bruhn, a Minnesota native and passionate advocate for reconnecting people to the earth and their food. As a regenerative gardener, educator, and founder of Forks in the Dirt, Michelle helps people grow their own food, know their farmers, and embrace sustainable living. Michelle shares her expertise on the rising popularity of homesteading as a way to reduce environmental footprints, promote healt