Timber Press gardening podcast
By Timber Press
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Podcast Description
The Timber Press gardening podcast highlights conversations with experts and authorities in the gardening world and beyond, from design to sustainability, edible to ornamental.
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Rick Darke interview, part 5 of 5 (episode #49) | Rick talks about getting away from the notion of "control" in our gardens, and why that doesn't mean not doing anything. | 10/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rick Darke interview, part 4 of 5 (episode #48) | Rick notes the similarities between his co-author William Robinson and Charles Darwin, as well as the influence of other thinkers on our notion of "wild". | 10/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rick Darke interview, part 3 of 5 (episode #47) | Rick discusses what's new in this edition of the 1870 book, as well as the book's connection to New York's Central Park. | 10/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rick Darke interview, part 2 of 5 (episode #46) | Rick discusses the sustainability and longevity of the wild style of gardening, and the difference between mere nativism versus picking plants that work for your conditions. | 10/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rick Darke interview, part 1 of 5 (episode #45) | Rick talks about the new edition of this book and how influential it's been since 1870 in terms of understanding wildness, ecology, and garden design. | 9/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Greenlee interview, part 4 of 4 (episode #44) | John discusses the problems with a one-size-fits-all approach for America's many different environments, as well as our obsession with perfection. | 9/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Greenlee interview, part 3 of 4 (episode #43) | John discusses the aesthetics of grass ecologies, and bringing back the local grasses that once defined our communities. | 9/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Greenlee interview, part 2 of 4 (episode #42) | John continues his discussion of the negative impacts of lawns — both environmental and economic — and the many benefits of meadow gardens. | 8/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Greenlee interview, part 1 of 4 (episode #41) | John talks about taking care of the planet, not just decorating it, and how his book isn't just a gardening book, but a manifesto on the American lawn. | 8/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Love Albrecht Howard interview, part 5 of 5 (episode #40) | Love talks about clients who want instant gratification and shares how being a designer changes her personal approach to gardening. | 8/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Love Albrecht Howard interview, part 4 of 5 (episode #39) | Love talks about environmental issues, her favorite landscape features, and how to find a crew you can trust. | 8/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Love Albrecht Howard interview, part 3 of 5 (episode #38) | Love discusses useful education and organizations for someone starting out, dealing with difficult clients, and disasters she's experienced. | 7/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Love Albrecht Howard interview, part 2 of 5 (episode #37) | Love shares the best and worst parts of the job and discusses how being a successful garden designer is different from being a successful gardener. | 7/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Love Albrecht Howard interview, part 1 of 5 (episode #36) | Love discusses how she came to be a garden designer herself, her first client, and the toughest part about starting your own business. | 7/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Deardorff and Wadsworth interview, part 5 of 5 (episode #35) | David and Kathryn give advice on plant placement as well as mites and nematodes. | 6/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Deardorff and Wadsworth interview, part 4 of 5 (episode #34) | David and Kathryn talk about the basics of pruning and improving your soil, as well as dealing with insects. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Deardorff and Wadsworth interview, part 3 of 5 (episode #33) | David and Kathryn discuss the most common misunderstandings people have about plants and how to fix them. | 6/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Deardorff and Wadsworth interview, part 2 of 5 (episode #32) | David and Kathryn talk about the many different maladies covered by their book, and why they only recommended organic solutions for them. | 6/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Deardorff and Wadsworth interview, part 1 of 5 (episode #31) | David and Kathryn explain how the book evolved as a system for diagnosing plant ailments step-by-step, and how it works for all plants in all places. | 5/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Debra Lee Baldwin interview, part 4 of 4 (episode #30) | Debra discusses the sophisticated appeal of succulents and why they're better than flowers, as well as what plants to look for and buying succulents online. | 5/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Debra Lee Baldwin interview, part 3 of 4 (episode #29) | Debra talks about the increasing focus on plant staging — how to choose a pot, where to get them, and where to go to see the best succulent displays. | 5/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Debra Lee Baldwin interview, part 2 of 4 (episode #28) | Debra talks about how easy it is to care for succulents, how to deal with a succulent that you've over-watered, and the use of succulents in green roofs and as fire-retardants. | 5/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Debra Lee Baldwin interview, part 1 of 4 (episode #27) | Debra explains how containers make a difference for succulents, especially in colder climates. She also discusses succulents' role in basic design concepts. | 5/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Val Easton interview, part 5 of 5 (episode #26) | Val reminds us not obsess over the details, trying to control everything. She also discusses what the criteria should be for your favorite plants. | 4/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Val Easton interview, part 4 of 5 (episode #25) | Val talks about the bane of weeding and the ultimate solution. She also discusses how organic practices actually make gardening easier. | 4/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Val Easton interview, part 3 of 5 (episode #24) | Val discusses succulents and hardscaping, and why native plants sometimes do — and sometimes don't — make gardening easier. | 4/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Val Easton interview, part 2 of 5 (episode #23) | Val talks about how lawns and edibles fit into the idea of a low-maintenance garden. | 4/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Val Easton interview, part 1 of 5 (episode #22) | Val explains what "low-maintenance" is and isn't, and why it's not just for beginners. She also discusses how a truly modern garden goes beyond just design to consider resources. | 3/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Alan Detrick interview, part 6 of 6 (episode #21) | Alan talks about photographing insects and small animals and how to make them less nervous. | 3/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Alan Detrick interview, part 5 of 6 (episode #20) | Alan walks us through a typical shooting scenario — considering the background, depth, and the histogram — and discusses the importance of patience. | 3/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Alan Detrick interview, part 4 of 6 (episode #19) | Alan talks about exposure settings and how to get them right. He also discusses why you can't fix everything in Photoshop. | 3/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Alan Detrick interview, part 3 of 6 (episode #18) | Alan talks about thinking in macro and finding good subjects and good light, as well as how digital compares to film. | 2/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Alan Detrick interview, part 2 of 6 (episode #17) | Alan talks more about equipment, including cable releases, diffusers, and reflectors, and why tripods are so useful. He also discusses what to do on those pesky windy days. | 2/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Alan Detrick interview, part 1 of 6 (episode #16) | Alan explains what macro photography is, what equipment you'll need — including his favorite lenses — and even how to get your family to pay for it all. | 2/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sean Hogan interview, part 4 of 4 (episode #15) | Sean talks about selecting plants for your climate that'll survive the winter. | 1/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sean Hogan interview, part 3 of 4 (episode #14) | Sean talks about his favorite broad-leaved evergreens and cold-hardiness. | 1/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sean Hogan interview, part 2 of 4 (episode #13) | Sean talks about the range of places where broad-leaved evergreens can grow, how local climates affect zone ratings, when leaves drop and what to do with them. | 1/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sean Hogan interview, part 1 of 4 (episode #12) | Sean talks about broad-leaved evergreens, what they are, and why he thinks more people should grow them. | 1/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tom Fischer interview, part 2 of 2 (episode #11) | Tom talks about watering and organic practices, what do to with plants that won't grow, going beyond aesthetics, and what's going on in his personal garden. | 12/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tom Fischer interview, part 1 of 2 (episode #10) | Tom talks about successful plant combinations and thinking beyond just flowers, as well as using shape to avoid boredom and where to get new plants. | 12/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doug Tallamy interview, part 5 of 5 (episode #9) | Doug talks about what best to replace your lawn with, the most destructive landscaping practice, and the difference between native and invasive insects. | 11/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doug Tallamy interview, part 4 of 5 (episode #8) | Doug talks about whether you can make a difference in the world by what you plant, and getting more plants into your yard. | 11/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doug Tallamy interview, part 3 of 5 (episode #7) | Doug talks about what constitutes a "native" plant, the spread of invasive species, herbicides, and organic gardening. | 11/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doug Tallamy interview, part 2 of 5 (episode #6) | Doug talks about which native plants give the most bang for the buck, finding a balance between native and non-native plants, and getting the biodiversity message out. | 11/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doug Tallamy interview, part 1 of 5 (episode #5) | Doug talks about the crisis facing wildlife populations, how it affects us, and why insects are our friends. | 10/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tracy DiSabato-Aust interview, part 4 of 4 (episode #4) | Tracy talks about fixing your soil by amending it, and the problems of over-mulching. | 10/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tracy DiSabato-Aust interview, part 3 of 4 (episode #3) | Tracy talks about more of her favorite plants, and selecting the right plant for the right place. | 10/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tracy DiSabato-Aust interview, part 2 of 4 (episode #2) | Tracy shares her top tips for making your garden look professional. | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tracy DiSabato-Aust interview, part 1 of 4 (episode #1) | Tracy talks about how to select plants, some of her favorite plants, and how to stay sane in the garden center. | 8/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 49 Episodes |
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