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Ep 84Blazing Star Liatris: Butterflies and Their Favorite Flowers - DIY GM Ep. 84

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is Butterflies and one of their favorite flowers, the Blazing Star Liatris! It's spring and that means summer is not far behind for your garden can showcase gorgeous flowers! This also means our local pollinators and especially Butterflies could show up in your garden. If you want to attract Butterflies to your garden this year, make sure to have Blazing Star or also known as Liatris spicata plants in your yard. See you in the garden!

May 15, 20191 min

Ep 83DIY GM Ep83 Butterfly Milkweed - Butterfly Favorite Flowers

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is Butterflies and one of their favorite flowers, the Butterfly Milkweed! It's spring and that means summer is not far behind for your garden to showcase gorgeous summer flowers! This also means our local pollinators and especially Butterflies could show up in your garden. If you want to attract Butterflies to your garden this year, make sure to have Butterfly Milkweed plants in your yard See ya in the garden!

May 13, 20191 min

Ep 35Butterfly Favorite Flowers - Ep. 35

Do you like Butterflies? Ever considered what flowers butterflies like? Where would you even put their favorite flowers in your yard? On today's episode, I am going to list 5 favorite flowers that attract and keep butterflies coming back to your garden. By the end of this episode, you will know these five flowers and where to put them in your yard so they thrive and attract butterflies and other pollinators. See ya in the garden!

May 12, 20196 min

Ep 34Mothers Day Garden Gift Ideas - Ep. 34

Mother's Day is almost here and celebrating the many women in our lives, and of course our mom's love, patience, hard work, and support is super important, but have you thought about what to buy your mom for mother's day yet? Are there too many options or maybe not enough time to get it done? Don't worry, we have you covered! On today's episode you are going to get some great and easy garden gift ideas for your mom on Mother's Day! A list of all these Mother's Day gift ideas will be posted on this episodes webpage, and you can go to spokengarden.com/shop-garden-products.

May 5, 20198 min

Ep 82What Plants Are Deer Resistant? - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 82

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is what plants are deer resistant? All gardens have pests and get damaged from time to time, and if you have any deer living around or that migrate through your area, you know that they like to move through your property and graze on different grass and plants, especially in your garden. Any tender, bright-green, sweet tasting plant tissue is fair-game, but there are many plants out there that they don't like to eat and here is a quick list of them. Listen to learn more! See ya in the Garden!

May 2, 20191 min

Ep 81Should I Remove Old Mulch Before Adding New? - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 81

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is should I remove old mulch before adding new? The quick answer is usually NO. If using naturally sourced mulch material, then leave the old mulch where it is. If using synthetic or unnatural materials, then DO remove the old before adding new. Listen to learn more! Check out easy-to-read mulching and garden guide books from Amazon on our main mulching page at spokengarden.com/mulching. Instagram @SpokenGarden Email [email protected] See ya in the garden!

Apr 24, 20191 min

Ep 807-Early Spring Flowering Shrubs and Trees - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 80

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is 7 Early Spring Flowering Shrubs and Trees. Spring plants seem to explode with color and texture to give us that sense of rebirth every year, but some plants flower much earlier than others. Which plants are these? Well, here is a quick list of 7 Early Spring Flowering Shrubs and Trees for you. Listen to learn witch 7 shrubs and trees flower early in the Spring! Do you have a favorite early spring flowering shrub or tree? Email us and let us know! You can find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast . See ya in the garden!

Apr 20, 20191 min

Ep 78Muscari-Grape Hyacinth: A Mini Plant Profile - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 78

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is GrapeHyacinth/Muscari – A Mini Plant Profile. Muscari or more commonly known as Grape Hyacinth is a great spring bloomer from perennial bulbs that come in many different colors and sizes. Made up of different species, this group of smaller bulbs pack a Spring punch! They add definition and different textures to a garden and their vibrant flowers definitely draw the eye. Listen to learn more! Find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast Also,on Instagram or Pinterest @SpokenGarden. And, find us on your favorite podcast platform and Alexa! See ya in the Garden!

Apr 15, 20192 min

Ep 79Muscari Grape Hyacinth: How to Use in Your Garden - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 79

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is the Muscari-Grape Hyacinth – How to Use in Your Garden. Muscari has various uses in your garden. With its short stature and super bright to lulling clusters of flowers, this is a unique spring flowering bulb that can give your garden that final touch of POP and finishing signature. How do you do this using Muscari, you ask? Listen to learn more! Find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast. Find us on Instagram or Pinterest under @SpokenGarden. And, find us on your favorite podcast platform and Alexa! See ya in the Garden!

Apr 15, 20191 min

Ep 33Spring Garden Tasks: How and Why to Weed - Ep. 33

Are you ready for Spring in your garden, but aren't sure what to do first? Does your to-do list look overwhelming or do you get stressed out just by thinking about all the things you need to get done in your garden? Enter our Spring Garden Task List and our 2nd Annual Spring Garden Boot Camp Challenge! Follow our easy task-list for this spring to get your garden whipped into shape by taking on small bite-sized chunks of time to make your garden look great over the month of April and beyond!

Apr 14, 20199 min

Ep 77Top 5 Easter Flowers - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 77

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is Top 5 Easter Flowers! It's April and that means spring is starting around the northern hemisphere, but it also means we are getting ready for Easter. It's a great time of year to think of flowers and how April brings sooo much color to our lives! Listen to learn more about the top 5 Easter Flowers! See ya in the Garden!

Apr 12, 20191 min

Ep 76Earth Day Ideas and Awareness for Your Garden - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 76

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is Earth Day: bringing awareness through your garden. Listen to learn more about the history of Earth Day and ideas on how you can bring awareness of Earth Day through your garden including Promote local pollinators and wildlife Visit The Earth Day Network to find more ways to be a part of this or any years Earth Day. Go to www.earthday.org/take-action/ and find out more. See ya in the Garden!

Apr 10, 20191 min

Ep 757 Types of Mulch and When to Use Them! - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 75

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is 7 Types of Mulch for your Garden Mulch is great to promote healthy plants by controlling and preventing weeds, retaining soil moisture, control erosion, insulate plant roots from heat and cold, build healthy soil, and many other reasons. But what are 7 different types of mulch you can use in your garden RIGHT NOW? Listen to learn about and when to use these 7 different kinds of mulch! See you in the Garden!

Apr 8, 20191 min

Ep 70How to Accurately Calculate Needed Garden Material - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 70 Updated

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is How to Accurately Calculate Your Garden Material Needs! Every season we add some mulch, compost, rock, garden soil, or other material of some volume to our garden to help keep it healthy or improve it somehow. But how do you calculate how much of that material you will need? Listen to learn what measurements to take and how to calculate how much of any type of garden material you will need. See ya in the garden!

Apr 6, 20193 min

Ep 74When to Plant Seeds In the Spring! - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 74

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is when to plant seeds in the spring! Spring is here and I know you want to plant some new seeds this year in your garden, but when should you plant them? March? April? or May? Well, it all depends! Listen to learn more when you should plant your seeds this spring in your garden and also how to improve your plants survival! Now get ready to sow your garden seeds this Spring!

Apr 2, 20191 min

Ep 73Biological Weed Control: What is it? - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 73

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Listen to this episode to learn what is biological weed control and for some great examples to apply to your yard! Also learn about different books available to learn more and get a link to find out what is happening in WA state to control weeds biologically. See ya in the garden!

Mar 29, 20191 min

Ep 72Non-Lethal Ways to Stop Digging or Burrowing Animals - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 72

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is about how to stop digging or burrowing garden pests using non-lethal methods! Learn about the many different non-lethal control methods to lessen or stop burrowing and ground digging pests in your garden. These animals don't have to be killed when you see their damage in your garden. Listen to this episode to hear the different ways to control these garden pests.

Mar 28, 20191 min

Ep 71Join Our 2nd Annual Spring Garden Boot Camp Challenge! - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 71

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" This DIY Garden Minute episode is about our upcoming 2nd Annual Spring Garden Boot Camp Challenge! Join our 2nd Annual Spring Garden Boot Camp Challenge, April 1st through the 31st, and get your garden whipped into shape for a great start to the year! Also participate in our first ever contest for our Swag-Bag of prizes (3-total winners)! You can go to the challenge-landing page and sign up at spokengarden.com/spring-garden-bootcamp/ . Do you dare accept our challenge? Think you are up to it? Sign up and let's find out! For ALL the contest rules you can visit spokengarden.com/spring-garden-boot-camp-contest-rules/ See ya in the Garden!

Mar 24, 20191 min

Ep 70How to Accurately Calculate Your Garden Material Needs - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 70

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is How to Accurately Calculate Your Garden Material Needs! Every season we add some mulch, compost, rock, garden soil, or other material of some volume to our garden to help keep it healthy or improve it somehow. But how do you calculate how much of that material you will need? Listen to learn what measurements to take and how to calculate how much of any type of garden material you will need. See ya in the garden!

Mar 22, 20191 min

Ep 69What is Permaculture? - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 69

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is What is Permaculture? Listen to this DIY episode and find out what Permaculture is, what the 3-Tenets of Permaculture are, and where to find out about the 12-Design Principles. Also, learn more by visiting the Permaculture Research Institute, And read Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability (2002) by David Holmgren. See ya in the garden!

Mar 20, 20191 min

Ep 68Tulip Flower Color Meanings - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 68

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is Tulip Flower Color Meanings! Learn our top 5-Tulip colors and their meanings we want to share with you: Pink, Red, White, Yellow, and Purple. There is so much more to this flower and plant, but not enough time here to cover it all. Learn more by visiting out Tulip Plant Profile at spokengarden.com/plant-care . See ya in the Garden!

Mar 19, 20191 min

Ep 67Tulips - 14 Different Types to Choose From! - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 67

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is the 14 different types of Tulips! Did you know there are 14 different types of Tulips out there? They differ by flower form, size, bloom time, and stem length. And of course there are many different colors to choose from. Listen to learn the 14 different types of Tulips to plant in your garden and let us know y email which ones you like!

Mar 14, 20191 min

Ep 66What is Square Foot Gardening? - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 66

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is What is Square Foot Gardening? Square-foot gardening is a simplified and efficient way to garden if you are short on space and on time developed and published by Mel Bartholomew. Listen to learn more!

Mar 14, 20191 min

Ep 65What is A Food Forest? - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 65

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Find more one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast. Today's topic is What is a Food Forest? So, you might have heard the term "food forest" and thought what the heck is that? Well, you won't be the first, nor will you be the last, to ask this. Listen to this episode to find out what a Food Forest is and where you can learn more about building your own or where to see one near you!

Mar 12, 20191 min

Ep 64Daffodil Care: After Flowering, Now What? - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 64

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Daf's are gorgeous and bring sooooo much color to our garden starting about mid-winter for some, and certain varieties will bloom even later into early to even mid-spring!! But what should you do once the flowers are done blooming? Cut the whole plant to the ground? Whatever you do, DO NOT cut the whole plant to the ground at this point. Listen and learn more!

Mar 4, 20191 min

Ep 63Daffodil Flowers: Top 10 Best Daffodil Flower Colors for Your Garden! - DIY Garden Minute Ep .63

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic are the Top 10 Best Daffodil Flower Colors for Your Garden! Daffodils' are so beautiful and there are an abundance of flower colors to choose from with some coming in multiple colors. But what are the best flower colors for your garden? Don't worry, we have you covered! Listen hear our Top 10 Daffodil Flower Colors for your garden!

Mar 4, 20191 min

Ep 62Using Pine Needles as Mulch! - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 62

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" So, you might have asked yourself, "can I or should I use pine tree needles as mulch?". The answer is a resounding YES! Listen to find out how and what benefits they can bring to your garden! Find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast On Instagram or Pinterest @SpokenGarden On your favorite podcast platform and Alexa! See ya in the Garden!

Feb 19, 20191 min

Ep 62Landscaping with Primroses - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 61

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Primroses can bring vibrant color to your garden, especially in mid-Winter and into Spring. But how should you landscape with them to really get your bang for your buck? Listen to this episode to hear how! Visit our Free Resources page to check out our plant profile sheets and for other printable freebies. Find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast Find us on Instagram or Pinterest @SpokenGarden. And, find us on your favorite podcast platform and Alexa. See ya in the Garden!

Feb 18, 20191 min

Ep 60Primrose Care Made Easy! - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 60

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is Primrose Care Made Easy! Learn how to make them thrive by best locations, climates, mulching, watering, sun versus shade, compost, soil, pest susceptibility, and more. You can also learn more by reading our Primrose plant profile. And don't forget to visit our Free Resources page . Find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast On Instagram or Pinterest @SpokenGarden Find us on your favorite podcast platform and Alexa! See ya in the Garden!

Feb 15, 20191 min

Ep 59Primula vulgaris: A Mini Plant Profile - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 59

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is Primula vulgaris – A Mini Plant Profile. Primula vulgaris or more commonly known as the English Primrose. Find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast On Instagram or Pinterest @SpokenGarden Find us on your favorite podcast platform and Alexa! See ya in the Garden!

Feb 13, 20191 min

Ep 32Winter Pruning Do's and Don'ts - Ep. 32

Have you noticed scraggly or dead branches in your trees and shrubs this Winter? You CAN prune during the winter, but just need to be aware of a couple of things. On this episode, you'll learn why you should prune, how you can still prune during this time of year, what to look for, and what not to do. By the end of this episode, you should have a much better understanding of how and why you can prune during the winter months.

Feb 12, 20198 min

Ep 58Types of Modern Roses - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 58

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic: the different types of Modern Roses! There are so many types of Rose plants to choose from! Here are the different types and a brief description of each broken into two groups; the Modern Roses and the Old Roses. Today we are only going to go over the Modern Roses Find other one-minute topics on our podcast page at spokengarden.com/podcast On Instagram or Pinterest @SpokenGarden And, on your favorite podcast platform and Alexa! See ya in the Garden!

Feb 11, 20191 min

Ep 31Unexpected & Unique Valentine's Day Garden Gift Ideas - Ep. 31

Today on Episode 31, we are talking about unexpected and unique Valentine's Day Garden Gift Ideas that will make your holiday REALLY memorable for your loved ones! We published episode 13 last year with some Valentine's day gift ideas but wanted to help you up your game and tell you about some more unique gifts. By the end of this episode, you will have heard of some really fun and unique valentine's day gift ideas for your loved ones! Gift #1. Non-GMO Perennial Wildflower Seed Mix Gift #2. Heart-Shaped Leaf Philodendron Gift #3. The Heart-Shaped Hoya Kerrii succulent plant Gift #4. Living Lemon Tree Gift #5. Succulent Heart Center Piece

Feb 10, 20198 min

Ep 57Climbing Roses: A Quick Care Guide - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 57

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is the Climbing Rose! Learn about how to care for your Climbing Roses and some pro-tips on what to and not to do! See you in the garden!

Feb 7, 20191 min

Ep 56Rose Hip Benefits - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 56

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is all the benefits of Rose Hips! They can be used to treat all sorts of conditions, boost your immune system, and in different foods. Be sure to consult your doctor before taking or mixing with any medications you might already take. Find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast On Instagram or Pinterest @SpokenGarden And on your favorite podcast platform and Alexa through MyPod or AnyPod! See ya in the Garden!

Feb 6, 20191 min

Ep 55Pruning Basics: Where to Make Your Cuts! - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 55

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" On this episode find out where you should actually make your cuts and why! Find other one-minute topics on our podcast page at spokengarden.com/podcast On Instagram or Pinterest @SpokenGarden. Find us on your favorite podcast platform and Alexa through MyPod or AnyPod! See ya in the Garden!

Feb 5, 20191 min

Ep 54Helleborus orientalis: A Mini Plant-Profile - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 54

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is Helleborus orientalis: A Mini Plant Profile Helleborus orientalis or more commonly known as the Lenten Rose – Hellebore is another great plant for continuous late-winter blooming into spring. Listen to find out more about the Lenten Rose! You can find other one-minute topics on our podcast page at spokengarden.com/podcast Also, Find us on Instagram or Pinterest under @SpokenGarden (all one word) to follow or leave us a comment. And, find us on your favorite podcast platform and Alexa through MyPod or AnyPod! See ya in the Garden!

Feb 4, 20191 min

Ep 53Helleborus niger: A Mini Plant-Profile - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 53

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is Helleborus niger: A Mini Plant-Profile! Learn how to care for your Helleborus niger or Christmas Rose – Hellebore. Find out when it blooms, how tall and wide it will grow, what zones it will thrive best in, how large and what color of flowers it has, how to fertilize it, when to transplant, and much more! Find other one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast. On Instagram and Pinterest @SpokenGarden. And find us on your favorite podcast platform and Alexa through MyPod or AnyPod! See ya in the Garden!

Feb 3, 20191 min

Ep 52Caring for Your Hellebores! - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 52

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" If you are looking for winter color and flowering in your garden, look no further than the Hellebore! This plant has many different species to choose from and is a GREAT winter blooming plant! To care for your Hellebores, listen to this DIY Garden Minute! You can also learn more by reading our Hellebore plant profile. And don't forget to visit our Free Resources page to check out our plant profile sheets and printable freebies for mulching, pruning, and MORE! A link for both of these will be in this episodes show notes and on this episodes webpage. See ya in the Garden!

Feb 1, 20191 min

Ep 30Low Maintenance Indoor Plants that Thrive in Little to No Light and MORE! - Ep. 30

Today on Episode 30, we are talking about specific indoor plants that have a low maintenance level and are perfectly fine growing in little to no light. This is an updated re-release of Episode 11 with new plants and additional information. By the end of this episode, you should know more about these indoor plants, how to better care for them and how they can improve your overall health, where these plants will thrive in your home or office, and how safe these plants are for your pets! For other topics and quick information, listen to our DIY Garden Minute episodes for Garden Tips and Tricks in One Minute! You can find these in the main webpage menu under DIY. Also find us on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe! For this episode or any previous episodes, the show notes will be available on that episodes podcast page and you can find other useful episodes at www.spokengarden.com/podcast. If you liked our show, please favorite, like, or share by clicking the appropriate button on your device's screen. If you have any suggestions of topics or have specific comments, please also feel free to email us at [email protected]. Until next time, see ya in the garden!

Jan 29, 201910 min

Ep 51Pruning Basics: Thinning Cuts versus Heading Cuts - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 51

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Find more one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast. Today's topic is Pruning Basics: Thinning Cuts versus Heading Cuts! You want to prune your plants but don't yet understand the difference between the two types of pruning cuts used when pruning and maintaining your plants. Listen and find out the difference. See ya in the Garden!

Jan 27, 20191 min

Ep 507 Winter Blooming Garden Plants - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 50

Are you looking for plants that can bloom during the winter for your garden? Need some winter color in your garden, but haven't found anything yet? In this DIY Garden Minute, we have 7-winter blooming plants for you to add to your garden! Also, we have put together a larger list of winter blooming garden plants for you as a printable-freebie, that you can download from the link in the show notes! Listen and get your freebie TODAY!

Jan 22, 20191 min

Ep 49Camellia Pruning and Other Care Tips! - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 49

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic: Camellia Pruning and Other Care Tips! Any pruning should follow Our 3 Pillars of Pruning, first. Listen to DIY Episode 10 to hear more! Pruning your Camellia shrubs and trees is no exception and should also follow the Pre-Qualifier of pruning ONLY happening AFTER the plant is finished Flowering. Then you can approach pruning your Camellia plant in three different ways depending on your goal for the plant. Listen to hear the three different goals to prune your Camellia plant! Find us on Instagram or Pinterest under @SpokenGarden (all one word) to follow or leave us a comment. And be sure to find us on your favorite podcast platform and Alexa through MyPod or AnyPod! See ya in the Garden!

Jan 15, 20191 min

Ep 48The Camellia Plant And Your Tasty Cup of Tea! - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 48

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is The Camellia plant and your tasty cup of Tea! The Camellia is a widely used and indispensable foundation plant in landscapes around the world for mostly shaded areas and for winter flower interest. Did you know that one specific species of Camellia is the main source for your tea? You can find other one-minute topics on our podcast page at spokengarden.com/podcast Also, Find us on Instagram or Pinterest under @SpokenGarden (all one word) to follow or leave us a comment. And be sure to find us on your favorite podcast platform and Alexa through MyPod or AnyPod! See ya in the Garden!

Jan 13, 20191 min

Ep 47The Camellia and its 6 Delightful Flower Shapes! - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 47

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is Camellia Flower Shapes! The Camellia tree or shrub is pretty well known throughout the world and has a long history, but do you know the 6 different flower shapes of the Camellia or forms as they are referred to in the plant industry? Be sure to check out our other DIY episodes on the Camellia plant and don't miss reading our post "Camellia: A gardeners guide and plant profile". A link will be in the show notes and on this episodes webpage. You can find other one-minute topics on our podcast page at spokengarden.com/podcast Also, Find us on Instagram or Pinterest under @SpokenGarden (all one word) to follow or leave us a comment. And be sure to find us on your favorite podcast platform to subscribe and Alexa through MyPod or AnyPod! See ya in the Garden!

Jan 9, 20191 min

Ep 463 Best Indoor Plants and Their Life-Changing Health Benefits - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 46

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Find more one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast. Today's topic is the 3 Best Indoor Plants and Their Health Benefits! We know plants, in general, have many benefits for us. Indoor house plants specifically have been proven to reduce stress, clean and improve our indoor air quality, and actually make us nicer. Here are our 3 favorite indoor plants that you should have. Find us on Pinterest under @SpokenGarden (all one word) to follow or leave us a comment. And, find us on your favorite podcast platform and Alexa through MyPod or AnyPod! See ya in the Garden!

Jan 6, 20191 min

Ep 45Why GMO Seeds, Why They Are Bad, and Why You Should Be Skeptical! - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 45

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Today's topic is Why GMO Seeds are Bad! GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism. We humans have taken it upon ourselves to manipulate and change the genetic code of specific organisms, including seeds and plants, for our own benefit. This sound super great, right? In the short-term, it sounds good, but Allison and I are skeptical. Here are some reasons why we think GMO seeds are bad: You can find other one-minute topics on our podcast page at spokengarden.com/podcast Find us on Instagram or Pinterest under @SpokenGarden (all one word) to follow or leave us a comment. Also, find us on your favorite podcast platform and Alexa through MyPod or AnyPod! See ya in the Garden!

Jan 6, 20191 min

Ep 29Organic Seeds & How Advocacy is Changing Locally Grown Vegetables - Ep. 29

What do you know about organic seeds? Do you know of their benefits to our food systems and environment? Have you ever thought about them before? On this episode, Allison and I travel out to WA states peninsula to participate in the yearly county Farm-Tour put on by the county extension agency and interview two groups that are bringing awareness to the importance of food production and furthering our understanding of how we need to think about our environment. You will hear from one of those groups on today's episode. This will be the start of our Amazing Gardener Series, where we interview different gardeners doing all sorts of amazing things! Allison and I interview Cara Loriz and Laurie McKenzie from the Organic Seed Alliance. We arranged to meet them at this past Septembers' Jefferson County Farm-Tour where the WSU county Extension Agency hosts and promotes local farms and farmers. We met Cara and Laurie at the Finn-River Cidery, as one of the "farms on the tour" in Chimacum, WA. Organic Seed Alliance has a trial farm on the Cidery Farm to evaluate and collect different vegetable crops in this region. We were able to meet and sit down with Cara and Laurie to hear all about the Organic Seed Alliance and what they are doing. Here is our interview. You can find out more about Cara and Laurie ,and the Organic Seed Alliance at www.organicseedalliance.com And you can sign up for their newsletter at www.seedalliance.org/subscribe/ If you want to find organic seeds, go to https://stateoforganicseed.org/what-you-can-do/ And you can click on three different links to find organic seeds. They are: Organic Seed Finder Pick a Carrot SeedWise Find other garden topics and episodes on our podcast page at spokengarden.com/podcast You can find us on Instagram or Pinterest under @SpokenGarden. Also, find us on your favorite podcast platform and now Alexa through MyPod or AnyPod! See ya in the Garden!

Dec 31, 201842 min

Ep 443 Proven Ways to Be Proactive in Your Garden - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 44

This is the DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden! "Teaching you tips and tricks for your Garden in one minute!" Find more one-minute topics at spokengarden.com/podcast. Today's topic is 3 Proven Ways to Be Proactive in Your Garden! To further expand on the difference between Proactive and Reactive Garden Strategy from DIY Episode 43, here are 3 proven ways you can be proactive in your garden! Find other one-minute topics on our podcast page at spokengarden.com/podcast You can find us on Instagram or Pinterest under @SpokenGarden. Also, find us on your favorite podcast platform and now Alexa through MyPod or AnyPod! See ya in the Garden!

Dec 30, 20181 min

Ep 43Reactive vs Proactive Garden Strategy, Explained! - DIY Garden Minute Ep. 43

Your overall gardening strategy can be VERY important to manage your garden and what you will need to do. A Reactive or Proactive Strategy can be the difference between long hours toiling to grow and care for your plants. Reactive and Proactive: What's the difference? Listen to our longer podcast episode 21; Proactive Weed Control Strategies for any season! For more info! You can find other one-minute topics on our podcast page at spokengarden.com/podcast Also, Find us on Instagram or Pinterest under @SpokenGarden (all one word) to follow or leave us a comment. Also, find us on your favorite podcast platform and Alexa through MyPod or AnyPod! See ya in the Garden!

Dec 27, 20181 min