Timber Press gardening podcast
Summary: 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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Podcasts:
David and Kathryn talk about the basics of pruning and improving your soil, as well as dealing with insects.
David and Kathryn discuss the most common misunderstandings people have about plants and how to fix them.
David and Kathryn talk about the many different maladies covered by their book, and why they only recommended organic solutions for them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Debra explains how containers make a difference for succulents, especially in colder climates. She also discusses succulents' role in basic design concepts.
Val reminds us not obsess over the details, trying to control everything. She also discusses what the criteria should be for your favorite plants.
Val talks about the bane of weeding and the ultimate solution. She also discusses how organic practices actually make gardening easier.
Val discusses succulents and hardscaping, and why native plants sometimes do — and sometimes don't — make gardening easier.
Val talks about how lawns and edibles fit into the idea of a low-maintenance garden.
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.
Alan talks about photographing insects and small animals and how to make them less nervous.
Alan walks us through a typical shooting scenario — considering the background, depth, and the histogram — and discusses the importance of patience.