There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling. ~ Mirabel Osler #gardendc #MondayThoughts #gardenquote

One interesting visit during the recent Garden Communicators International Paul meeting in Grand Rapids was to Holland, MI. I didn’t expect to see a #communitygarden there and was happy to check out what the plot gardeners were growing. Very bountiful! #gardencomm #allotmentgarden #gardencommunity

Garden Tip of the Day: Much has been made of planting Milkweed for Monarch caterpillars, but to assist their migration south to Mexico in the fall, plant nectar sources such as Goldenrod, Liatris, Joe Pye Weed, and Asters. #gardendc #gardening #gardenchat #gardentips #gardeningX

12 Vegetables to Plant in Late Summer for a Delicious Fall Harvest marthastewart.com/vegetables-to-… via Martha Stewart Living #gardeningX #GardeningTwitter #vegetables

Garden Tip of the Day: Core aerate your lawn in late summer/early fall. The aeration loosens the compaction of the soil and allows oxygen to the soil. #gardendc #gardening #gardenhack #gardentips #gardeningtipsforbeginners #gardeningtips #gardens

The latest Washington Gardener column in @pathwaysmagazine is a review of a new book about kid’s herbal activities by a local author. Grab a free print copy of Pathways at #dmv area Whole Foods, libraries, yoga studios, etc. or read it online anytime. #gardendc #dc #herbchat

Garden Tip of the Day: Avoid using Black Walnut leaves, bark, or wood chips to mulch your landscape--even after a period of composting--as they may still contain small amounts of juglone (a natural growth-inhibitor). #gardendc #gardening #gardentips #gardenhacks

Check out my new T-shirt from Tim Mack of Birdscaping Industries. Tim was a past guest on the GardenDC podcast.

Garden Tip of the Day: Paw paw seeds must never dry out for them to remain viable. If you are eating the fruits now, plant the seeds right away or store them wrapped in a wet paper towel inside a plastic baggie in a cool place. #gardendc #gardening #gardenhacks #gardentips

This week, we planted three kinds of Brassicas — five seedlings each of Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, and Cauliflower. They are all cool-season crops… See more at washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/09/fenton… #gardendc #gardening #vegetablesgarden #coolseasonveggies

Had a great time speaking to the Gardeners by the Sea garden club in Millville, DE, about #containergardening #gardenspeaker #gardenclub #containergardeningideas

In the latest episode of the #GardenDC podcast, we talk with Annette Cormany, Master Gardener Coordinator in Washington County, MD, about Fall Garden Prep. Listen at - washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/09/garden… Or wherever you get your great #gardening podcasts (Spotify, YouTube. Apple, etc.)

Garden Tip of the Day: Preserve gourds and dry flowers for display in the fall. #gardendc #gardening #gardentips #gardenhacks #gardeningtipsforbeginners

Thanks Nancy Taylor Robson for this wonderful review of the GardenDC Podcast Episode 208 on Seed Libraries. I hope it inspires folks everywhere to start one in their community. #GardeningX #GardeningTwitter #seeds

Garden Tip of the Day: If you want annuals and perennials to self-seed in your garden, stop deadheading them in September. #gardendc #gardening #gardentips #gardenhack #gardeningtipsforbeginnners

A small excerpt from GardenDC episode 208 about seed libraries… #gardendc #seeds #seedlibraries #gardenpodcast #podcast #gardeningpodcast

It was a quick trip to the Delaware beaches this past weekend to give a talk and recharge a bit. #gardendc #delaware #gardentravel

"Garden as though you will live forever." - William Kent #gardendc #gardenquotes #MondayThoughts