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Janey is excited to welcome back Sean and Allison McManus from Spoken Garden to talk fall gardening tips! In this episode, they share some helpful insights to get you set up for success this season, from the importance of mulching (with a clever tip that even surprised Janey) to practical advice for your fall gardening list. Sean and Allison also break down the different types of bulbs and classifications, plus share what they are excited to get in the ground this season!

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Fall is here, and Janey is excited to welcome Sean and Allison McManus from Spoken Garden! Tune in as they share their journey to becoming (or maybe always being?) proud “plant nerds” and the unique joys of gardening in the Pacific Northwest. Sean and Allison only garden in containers, hear them chat about some of the perks and challenges of only container gardening and be sure to catch the next episode where they’ll be back with essential fall planting tips!

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Good things come to those that wait, right? In this episode, Janey talks about the challenges of waiting in the garden and discusses the importance of delayed gratification, not only in gardening, but in life! 

You can’t rush Mother Nature and trying will only lead to frustration. Gardening is a practice in patience, a practice in mindfulness and Janey talks how the garden can teach us to slow down and appreciate all stages of your garden’s lifecycle. The garden can be a powerful teacher and Janey encourages you to find the beauty in each stage of the j...

Janey has all the fall feels and is welcoming Heather Blackmore from Here She Grows to celebrate the upcoming season. They chat about Heather’s background including what led her to become a Master Gardener and her work as the midwest field editor for Better Homes and Gardens. Hear them discuss “season extending perennials”, Heather’s plans for her fall garden and the fall gardening tasks she will be tackling in her zone 5b/6a garden. 

Heather has been gardening from a small suburban Chicago lot for over 20 years. She has written, photographed, styled and produced garden content for Bette...

In this episode, Janey welcomes back Rafael Galiano from Park Winters. Rafael and his partner, John Martin, are self-described opposites, but together they purchased the property 15 years ago. Since then, Park Winters has evolved tremendously, thanks to Rafael’s creativity and John’s expertise in hospitality management.

Rafael shares what inspired them to start Park Winters, how it has grown over the past 15 years, and highlights the special qualities that make it so unique. Park Winters is Janey’s “happy place” and is so happy to share the pure magic surrounding Park Winters with you!
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In this episode, Janey welcomes Rafael Galiano of Park Winters. Rafael started gardening at five years old and credits gardening with saving his life. The more Rafael talked about his life-changing experience, the more he realized his story was shared with many other gardeners - including Janey!

Together, they reflect on the healing power of gardening and its profound impact on their lives and others. Recorded under the shade of an oak tree at the beautiful Park Winters Country Estate, this inspiring episode explores the personal growth and connection that gardening brings to their lives and all! 

Janey welcomes Debb Cozzi back on the podcast to explore fall seed starting tips! Together, they discuss how to shift from starting annuals to perennials, with Debb sharing valuable insights on everything from understanding plant lifecycles to clever tips like using wet coffee filters and vermiculite on all her seeds. She’ll also share some of her successes, failures, and lessons learned as one very skilled seed starter.

Be sure to tune into the next episode for Part Two, where they’ll dive into the best seed-starting tips!Debb is a self-taught gardener who tends a two-acre property in r...

In this episode, Janey welcomes Debb Cozzi from Debb’s Garden! It's time to get ready for all things fall, including fall seed starting. Debb, who lives on a two-acre property, turned to seed starting to transform her large space. Janey and Debb discuss what sparked Debb’s interest in seed starting and the best ways to begin your own seed-starting journey.

Be sure to tune into the next episode for Part Two, where they’ll dive into the best seed-starting tips!Debb is a self-taught gardener who tends a two-acre property in rural San Diego County, Zone 9B. As...

In this episode, Janey chats with lifelong gardener Sam Niemann. Sam’s love for gardening started early - he’d sneak out to visit the local garden center and would read every horticulture book he could get his hands on cover-to-cover. At 14, when he wasn’t hired at his local garden center because they doubted his expertise, Sam just started helping customers on his own! Tune in to hear how it all worked out and how his love of gardening continued to shape his future career and the creation of Bleume. 

Bleume is a houseplant fertilizer and was started...

In this episode Janey welcomes Angela to discuss vermicomposting otherwise known as worm composting. They talk about using this method specifically in garden beds - worms are surprisingly smart and giving them space allows them to move to the conditions they need to survive, thrive and give your garden incredible benefits, like improving soil texture, structure and aeration, increasing nutrients and more! Worm castings (worm poop) also contribute to faster plant growth and can prevent plant disease.

Listen to learn how you can add this amazing, natural method to your garden beds! 

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On this podcast, Janey welcomes Sara Bendrick where they dive into the world of ‘no mow, native lawns,' a fantastic alternative for traditional lawn landscapes. With more people swapping out traditional lawns for artificial turf, Sara talks about this awesome alternative, drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and full of charm, these native lawns can add a touch of whimsy to your outdoor space. Tune in to learn how you can embrace this eco-friendly option and give your yard a sustainable makeover! They also talk about more upcoming trends in the landscape world. 

Sara is a landscape designer/contractor, TV host and...

Janey welcomes Lauren Pratt on this episode for a conversation about the differences between native and invasive plants. Lauren is a lifetime gardener and the founding principal designer of Pratt Landscape Design. Put simply by Lauren, there are native plants that are great for where you are, but there are also non-native plants that are also great for where you are!  A sometimes controversial topic in the gardening world, join them to dive deeper into this topic.  

Lauren has over 20 years of design experience and went to school for interior design. She fell into the world of landscape des...

In this episode, Janey is chatting with Phil D’Angelis from Phil’s Figs! Phil does not just love figs, he’s obsessed with figs! The obsession began when Phil had his first taste of a fresh fig while backpacking in Italy and when he started being able to grow them in his North Carolina garden.

They discuss the best tips and tricks for growing and maintaining fig trees like the right time to prune your trees, the “rule of three” and propagation. Phil’s goal is to make them accessible in all climates, for everyone. Figs are extremely un...

Join Janey for a chat with the owner of Bauman’s Family Farms, Brian Bauman. Bauman’s was started by Brian’s great grandmother as a small seed farm, and today has become a destination for families and gardeners alike. Coined by Janey as “Disneyland for Gardeners”, they talk about how Bauman’s came to be through five generations of the Bauman family. 

Brian tells us what it is like to run a family garden center, how they maintain quality and how he went from accounting to growing amazing flowers.

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Janey’s friend Maria Failla from Growing Joy with Maria is joining her on the podcast today! Join them to talk about Maria’s fascinating journey from Broadway actress and plant killer to full-time happy plant lady! 

They will also discuss easy, practical tips from picking the right plant for your lifestyle, understanding your indoor light and much more! Maria is a wealth of information for all of you beginner “plant parents!” She is here to help you to care for houseplants successfully and still get the benefits of gardening, but inside. If you’re looking to start your housep...

Join Janey and Heather Wheatley for a conversation about Green Blindness, a little known term for not knowing the type of plants you’re seeing and more importantly not knowing the role they play in our environment. She’s on a mission to help us understand what knowing about plants can tell us from soil, water quality, history of an area and so much more! 

They also discuss “biophilia” which is the idea that humans have an innate tendency to connect with nature and other living beings. The term literally translates to "love of life and you’ll love this c...

Claudia Weekes from the Organized Homemaker is joining Janey again! 

Claudia Weekes is a Master Gardener and registered dietitian from Georgia. Claudia’s husband was in a car accident a few years ago which left him paralyzed and with a traumatic brain injury. Claudia’s husband loved gardening before the accident so she was determined to get him back out there, but this time needed to think about accessibility when planning their new space. 

Join Janey and Claudia as they discuss some great things to think about when planning an accessible garden like wide pathways for wheelc...

Claudia Weekes is a Master Gardener and registered dietitian from Georgia. Claudia’s husband was in a terrible car accident a few years ago which left him paralyzed and with a traumatic brain injury. Their whole lives changed and plans for the future shifted as Claudia looked for ways to assist him in their new reality. 

Claudia created a sensory garden to help calm his mind and was so pleased with how much it helped in his recovery and sense of wellbeing. Join Janey and Claudia as they discuss how to create a sensory garden of your own! Fro...

Renowned Canadian artist Julia Veenstra is joining the podcast today to talk about one of her mantras: “Living and Working Artfully.”  Julia is known for capturing vivid landscapes, and also known for her love of gardening.  As a lifelong artist, Julia brings another viewpoint to the garden, including form, shape, color and composition. Come join Janey and Julia for a discussion on how living artfully can change the way you look at your garden.  It can help identify what might be missing to really make your garden speak to you. Julia’s passion for her art and her garden can remind us...

Author, blogger and Master Gardener Stacy Ling is on the podcast today sharing her secrets for creating a beautiful garden without all the work!  She has mastered the art of an easy-care garden and is giving us some tips and tricks! Stacy Ling is the author of the book The Bricks ’n Blooms Guide to a Beautiful and Easy Care Flower Garden and a blogger who writes the blog Bricks ’n Blooms from her 1850 farmhouse located in zone 6b northern New Jersey.

She is a master gardener who’s been gardening for over 25 years and enjoys sharing her passion...

While on a work trip to Southern Brasil, Ushio Sakazakai noticed some wild petunias growing in a unique way.  Instead of growing up, they were growing out.  Way out.  He took some seeds back home to Japan and eventually developed the plant we all know and love, the Supertunia!On this episode of the Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat podcast,

Janey was able to sit down with the famed plant breeder to have a discussion about how supertunias, superbenas and superbells came about, his work with Proven Winners and the importance of keeping plants somewhat wild for the consumer.

Tyler & Brian are gardeners in love and gardeners who travel! This dynamic duo visited the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this past May and now has all the details about the show that we all want to hear!

On this episode of the Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat podcast, Tyler & Brian give us the details about their gardening journey, which took them from Charlotte, North Carolina, all the way to the UK for the best flower show there is!  The spill the beans on the upcoming gardening trends and what we need in our gardens now! To see Tyler & Brian’s p...

Jenny and her husband Jerry are the owners of a beautiful garden center called Creekside Nursery in Dallas, North Carolina They are also creators of the YouTube channel Gardening with Creekside where they provide inspiration and education for gardening.  Living in the South,

Jenny is familiar with red clay soil.  Her home and garden center are located in an area with massive amounts of clay making planting difficult at times.  Jenny is on the podcast today talking about ways she has learned to cope with the clay soil, how to work with it, not against it, and how to g...

Jim Putnam is the renowned creator of HortTube, a YouTube channel dedicated to demystifying gardening.  With his over three decades of gardening experience, he is a master at providing no-nonsense gardening advice.On today’s episode, Janey and Jim discuss what Jim has coined “Sudden Plant Death Season.” The middle of summer where the unrelenting heat can claim a plant before you even have a chance to notice it’s struggle.  Jim discusses why we need to avoid panic watering, why wilting plants might be ok, and how to water properly during this hot time of year.

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Days before the country was shut down in 2020 due to the pandemic, Melissa learned her child was diagnosed with autism.  As a coping mechanism for the stress of the time, Melissa’s husband encouraged her to get out into the garden.  Little did Melissa know, that encouragement would change everything.  Gardening became her escape as well as a tool to interact with her son. 

The sensory experience of gardening not only helped her, but her son as well.Melissa is on the podcast today sharing her experience and educating us on why gardening not only can help autistic childr...

The art of enjoying free time is not a culture North Americans are well immersed in.  On today’s episode, Craige Pearce, founder and creator of Goodland outdoor products is discussing the importance the pursuit of pause. 

With considerate design, Goodland inspires meaningful reasons to unplug and pause.Like gardening, the focus of soaking in a Goodland wood burning hot tub is not so much about the outcome, but more the ritual or act of the process.  It’s a way to create meaningful routines to inspire mindfulness and ground us in nature.

To learn more about G...

On today’s episode of the Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat podcast, Janey welcomes Brad, gardener and landscaper from Garden Evolution.  Brad has a fresh approach in his Ohio garden which he labels as “Ride or Die Gardening.”  A way of naturalistic gardening where you focus on taking your garden back to a more natural, wild style.  It’s not only beautiful, but easy to maintain.

Join Janey and Brad as they discuss how naturalistic gardening can help you focus on the beauty in the full lifecycle of plants during all four seasons.

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Garden design can be overwhelming, but Landscape Designer Yuliya from Y Garden keeps it simple and relatable.  On today’s podcast, Yuliya takes us through step by step of how to look at your garden with a new perspective. 

Her goal is to help us create our dream garden by making sure that we are thinking about functionality, layout, focal points and more!Yuliya is not only a landscape designer, but a huge gardener herself!  She doesn’t only see the design of the garden, she sees the plants and flowers as well. 

Yuliya is the author o...

Are you dealing with deer in your garden? Don’t give up! On today’s episode we are discovering secrets to a garden that blooms beautifully without becoming a deer buffet! 

Our guest Erin Schanen is the creator of the gardening YouTube channel, instagram and website The Impatient Gardener.  She lives right next to a park filled with deer who have a hard time respecting property boundaries!

She is joining us on the podcast today to share her experience with gardening while managing an abundance of deer pressure.Erin has over two decades of experience in the ga...

It’s summer, the season of abundance, but when it comes to garden containers, abundance can turn into overgrown and leggy in just a week or two. 

Meagan from Potted Charm is on the podcast today sharing her tips and tricks for how to maintain those containers this time of year and keep them looking beautiful!Meagan is the creator behind Potted Charm, a boutique garden center in Illinois, and an incredibly informative instagram channel. 

Meagan’s passion is containers and works closely with Janey’s favorite plant brand, Proven Winners, to make beautiful combinations that can make...

Join host Janey Santos on a special episode of Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat featuring Claudia from In the Garden With Claudia. Together, they explore question: "Is it too late to plant dahlias?" Claudia, renowned for her expertise in all things dahlias, shares her insights on planting the beautiful blooms—those vibrant, late-blooming beauties that captivate gardeners' hearts. 

From optimal planting times to nurturing these exquisite flowers, Claudia offers invaluable tips and tricks accumulated from years of hands-on experience.

Check out Claudia’s YouTube Channel In The Garden with Claudia for more tips, tricks and inspiration for all t...

We’re talking rare plants today on the Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat podcast!  Janey welcomes Jeb Bjerke, a rare plant botanist, member of the California Association of Professional Scientists union and a native plant gardener.   Jeb has been helping the California Department of Fish and Wildlife try to prevent the extinction of native California plants.  Janey and Jeb discuss why we should be aware of the rare plants in our communities, and what we can do to help prevent further extinction!

Check out Jeb’s home garden where he has lovingly grown his own collection of California natives: 

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Join Janey on location in sunny San Diego where she visits one of the largest growing facilities of bedding plants and perennials: Premier Color Nursery.  Premier Color Nursery, home of Gourmet Grown plants (and grower of Proven Winners as well) is an incredible facility that has a special way of growing plants that are stronger and healthier for us gardeners to enjoy. 

Basically, they torture them (in a good way, of course!)Eric Jones, “The Producer” of Premier Color is on the podcast today to tell us all about the process, the trials and the effort that goes into g...

Join Janey for a deeper discussion with Kate David, landscape designer and garden container specialist.  Kate is the owner of Hello Garden Design in Seattle Washington.  Her passion and enthusiasm for gardening comes across not only with her designs, but also with every word she says.  Kate is one of those special people that when she talks, you listen.For more from Kate David, check out her youtube channel here.

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Have you ever stopped to actually listen to what your garden or outdoor space is telling you?  If you do, it might change your plant entire plant selection and design!  Join Janey and renowned landscape designer Kate David from Hello Garden Design to discuss the importance of actually listening to what your space has to tell you.  Kate discusses her concepts of “Plant Tinder” and actually listening to how your space makes you feel.For more from Kate and Janey, check out the YouTube video of Kate planting up Janey’s containers at her home here.

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Fionuala is back on the podcast today giving Janey some tips and tricks for terrific tomatoes in the garden!  From feeding her tomatoes a banana to making sure to water correctly, Fionuala gives us her tips and tricks for growing the best of the best!Make sure to not miss an episode of the Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat podcast for more gardening inspiration twice a week, Mondays and Thursdays!

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