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As we learn more about making gardening choices that are good for ecosystem health, it's easy to become critical of other gardeners who make different choices. @wdcgardener.bsky.social says that isn't helpful. How do you handle conversations about invasive plants? www.plantsalwayswin.com/pod...

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First crocus popping up through the leaves around my oak trees. #gardendc #crocus #winterflowers #wintergarden #bulbs #springdreaming #springiscoming #bulbchat

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How do you balance the aggressive nature of groundcovers with your need for something that, well, covers the ground? In our chat on groundcovers, @wdcgardener.bsky.social recommends treating your garden borders like a fence line: "Get our there spring and fall and walk those edges." #gardensky

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February 2025 issue of Washington Gardener Magazine: Winning Photos, Mangave, Sweet Peppers, and much more… washingtongardener.blogspot.com #gardendc #dmv #gardening #gardenmagazine

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“Plants bestow many things upon us, but the first must be wonder.” ~ David Domoney #gardendc #gardenquote #gardeningfeed

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One of our co-hosts has never seen Jurassic Park (gasp!), but everyone knows this reference: Mint, uh, finds a way. @wdcgardener.bsky.social recommends keeping it potted and sunk into the ground. If it's on a patio, rotate the pot periodically to stymie escapees. www.plantsalwayswin.com/pod...

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How to care for winter damaged azaleas 🌺 in the February 2025 issue of Washington Gardener Magazine: Winning Photos, Mangave, Sweet Peppers, and much more… washingtongardener.blogspot.com #gardendc #dmv #gardening #gardeningx #azaleas

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Mahonia - only one kind is invasive - Mark and Tim of the JC Raulston Arboretum argue that there are a number of other mahonia that can find a happy place in your garden… Listen at washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gard... Or youtu.be/Kb9SQZoPhrY?...

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There is a new succulent in town and it's called Mangave aka Agave macroacantha. You can read/watch the full plant profile here: washingtongardener.blogspot.com #gardendc #plants #succulents #cactus #agave

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Sometimes we overshoot in our efforts to do good. In our chat about groundcovers, @wdcgardener.bsky.social warned that if you find a lily of the valley while hiking in Appalachia, don't assume it's a virulent garden escapee! #nativeplants www.plantsalwayswin.com/pod...

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Pulled the hyacinth bulbs out of my fridge crisper drawer that I bought last fall at @merrifieldgardencenter and was chilling for 12 weeks. After placing in a sunny window and giving them some bottom water, they only took 7 days to bloom. #gardendc #bulbs #bulbchat www.instagram.com/reel/DGQitJk...

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Are you looking for groundcovers to replace turf grass but you don't want to end up with an invasive-species disaster on your hands? This week's guest Kathy Jentz (@wdcgardener.bsky.social) has you covered in any zone or eco-region. #gardensky #gardening www.plantsalwayswin.com/podcast/epis...

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They’re coming! I checked on our Silver Spring Garden Club’s daffodil planting at Jesup Blair Park and the early daffs like ‘February Gold’ are up and should bloom soon. After this tough winter, I cannot wait for spring! #gardendc #daffodils #daffodils🌼 #springiscoming #bulbs #bulbchat #dmv

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“Still under some snow cover, but both I and the birds know that spring is really here already.” ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder #gardendc #gardenquotes #MondayThoughts

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Orchids: Masters of Deception exhibit at U.S. Botanic Garden showcases deceptive flowers from February 14 through April 27 #gardendc #dc #dmv #orchids #orchidflowers youtube.com/shorts/GNlrd... via @YouTube

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Yay @wdcgardener.bsky.social , who I've been a fan, follower, and friend of for a long time! Buy her books and subscribe to Washington Gardner Magazine. You won't be sorry! www.washingtongardener.com/index_files/...

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Had a great time speaking at the Chesapeake Green conference for #mngla and getting to attend several fabulous talks. Then signed and sold a few of my books. Bonus: I got a tray of gorgeous violas in the silent auction! #gardendc #dmv #chessiegreen #chesapeakegreen #horticulture #gardenspeaker

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Humans as keystone species? Kelly Norris discusses that concept and more on the GardenDC Podcast Episode 226: Designing Your Natural Garden listen at - youtu.be/UQTtpisvo6o?... or at - washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gard... #naturalgarden #gardening #naturalisticgardens #gardeningwithnature

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Why Ironweed deserves a spot in your garden... Find out in the GardenDC Podcast Episode 227 Listen at - youtu.be/iSMxpXs5nGw?... and at washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gard... #gardendc #gardenpodcast #nativeplants #pollinatorplants #pollinatorgarden #nativegarden #ironweed #perennials

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My “The Urban Garden” co-author Teri Speight and I cannot wait to speak at @nwfgs about small space gardening ideas and inspirations. We’ve got some great solutions for those folks who are tight on growing space, but big on gardening ambitions. 🌷😀🪴🍅🫑🫛 #urbangarden #smallspacegardening

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“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” ~ Anne Bradstreet #gardendc #gardenquotes #MondayThoughts

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A little taste of #Seedswapday and our recent WG Seed Exchanges youtube.com/shorts/NCtBo... #gardenfeed #gardeningfeed #seedswap

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A special squash seed being shared at the HYATTSVILLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY #gardendc #hyattsville #dmv #seeds youtube.com/shorts/IstLp...

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Looking for a native pollinator plant for your garden that is low-maintenance and deer-resistant? In the latest episode of #GardenDC, we talk with Sam Hoadley at Mt Cuba Center, all about Ironweed (Vernonia spp.) Listen at youtu.be/iSMxpXs5nGw?si… or washingtongardener.blogspot.com #gardenfeed

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The scent of this gardenia flower in a local greenhouse is giving me life this #flowerfriday #gardendc #dmv #gardenia #flowertherapy #fragrantflowers #greenhousegoals #flowersonfriday #gardenfeed

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Guess what? I’m speaking again at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show! If you are in Seattle/PNW, I hope to see you there! USE this link - gardenshow.mpetickets.com?refer=speake... for $3 off regular adult tickets to the show- this discount expires midnight, Feb 18 so act soon! #NWFGS #gardenfeed

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"In winter, I plot and plan. In spring, I move." ~ Henry Rollins #gardendc #gardenquotes #MondayThoughts #gardenfeed

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Happy #flowerfriday! My witch hazel ‘Wisley Supreme’ jumped into bloom in the warmth and sun we had this week. #gardendc #dmv #witchhazel #winterflowers #wintergarden

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Here’s my name tag for #seedswapday Made with basil chive and spinach seeds

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We chat with plantsman Kelly D Norris about creating a natural landscape on the next episode of the GardenDC podcast. The show will be released Saturday afternoon to Spotify, Apple, and YouTube. Be sure you subscribe/follow us on one of these platforms to get notified of this and upcoming episodes.

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"The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size." ~ Gertrude S. Wister #gardendc #gardenquotes #MondayThoughts #gardenfeed

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Did you know that land could be "read"? What secrets does your land contain? Learn how to know your land in the latest episode of the #GardenDC podcast Listen at washingtongardener.blogspot.com Or youtu.be/Nvgfa5E9Ezs #gardeningX #gardenpodcast #landmanagement #historicalecology #gardenfeed

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Happy National #seedswapday! Learn more about this relatively new holiday at seedswapday.blogspot.com

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Jan 2025 issue of Washington Gardener Magazine is posted at: washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/01/janu... Inside: • Strawflower, the Ever-Lasting Blossom • A Visit to Longwood Reimagined • New Potatoes Replacing Old Favorites and much more… >Subscribe: www.washingtongardener.com/index_files/...

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In the bleak winter, the bird nests in my shrubs and small trees are revealed. The funniest part is seeing where some of my garden twine and other supplies went - and I had wrongly blamed the squirrels’ 🐿️! 😂 #gardendc #dmv #birdnest #birdnests #wildlifegarden #urbangarden #gardenfeed

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"I can think of no better form of personal involvement in the cure of the environment than that of gardening." ~ Wendell Berry #gardendc #gardenquote #MondayThoughts #gardenfeed #gardeningfeed

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Thanks for this wonderful review of Groundcover Revolution www.instagram.com/reel/DE8XHGE... #bookreview #gardenbook #groundcoverrevolutuon #Gardening #gardenfeed

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So thrilled to see #seedswapday day take off and the legendary Seed Savers Exchange feature it in their current issue of The Heritage Farm Companion! Check out the latest #seedswap listings at seedswapday.com. I’m adding more every da! #gardendc #seeds #seedsaving #seedswapping #gardenfeed #garden

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He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter. ~ John Burroughs #gardendc #gardenquote #MondayThoughts #gardenfeed #gardeningfeed

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GardenDC is part of a group of #GardenPodcasts that has joined together to be one of the sponsor of the GardenComm Winter Webinar series. Check out great #gardening podcasts on Spotify, YouTube, etc YOU can register for the Webinar series-all 10 Classes for $99-see bit.ly/GCIwinterweb... #gardenfeed

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In this special episode of #GardenDC, we talk with Debby Ward of Prior Unity Garden about all the new plants and products we saw at @MANTSBaltimore 2025. You can watch the video and listen to the episode at: washingtongardener.blogspot.com OR at: youtu.be/4rYOUq9eUxs #Gardening #gardenfeed

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Garden Tip of the Day: Use the snow cover as a "clean slate" to plan new garden plantings, and re-position beds, paths, etc. You can mark off landscape designs in the snow with a squirt bottle filled with water and a little food coloring or mark off with footsteps. #gardendc

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Happy #flowerfriday! It’s the last day of #mantsbaltimore and here are some blooms and more from the incredible growers and breeders that exhibit at this huge tradeshow. We’ll share much more on the next episode of the #gardendc podcast! #dmv #baltimore #mants #mants2025 #gardenfeed #gardeningfeed

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"A snow day literally and figuratively falls from the sky—unbidden—and seems like a thing of wonder." ~ Susan Orlean #gardendc #gardenquote #MondayThoughts

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Wintersweet blooming against the winter sky. #gardendc #dmv #wintergarden #winterflowers #wintersweet #chimonanthus

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Hellebore ‘Josef Lemper’ blooming pre-stirm. Will it be visible after the predicted snow? #gardendc #fmv #wintergarden #hellebore #helleborus #gardenfeed #gardeningfeed

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