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Stories from the Garden: Epidmedium
Season 2 Episode 1
This podcast explores the fascinating world of plants, gardens, and the unexpected lessons they teach us. Dr. Allan Armitage shares stories from his …
8 months ago
A First Listen: The Common-Sense Gardener with Dr. Allan Armitage
Join beloved horticulturist, storyteller, and garden sage Dr. Allan Armitage for an exclusive first listen to his upcoming book The Common-Sense Gard…
10 months ago
Dr. A's Top Picks for the Garden: Dahlias
Season 1 Episode 32
Everybody loves dahlias — in the garden, in a vase, or as a gift to a friend. But as Dr. Allan Armitage reminds us, these showstoppers aren’t always …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Stories from the Garden: Saponaria. barmaids and lawn dresses, Oh my!
Season 1 Episode 31
In this charming episode of Stories from the Garden, Dr. Allan Armitage takes us back to medieval Europe to uncover the fascinating history of soapwo…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Dr. A's Top Picks for the Garden: Mums
Season 1 Episode 30
Whether you’re a casual gardener or a horticulture enthusiast, this episode will change how you look at mums — not as disposable decor, but as timele…
11 months ago
Stories from the Garden: Ajuga, what does a bugle have to do it with it?
Season 1 Episode 29
In this episode, Dr. A digs into one of the most widely loved—and widely grown—ground covers in the garden world: Ajuga, also known as bugleweed. Fou…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Dr. A's Top Picks for the Garden: Salvia madrensis
Season 1 Episode 28
In today’s episode, Dr. A shares the story of one of his favorite salvias—a showstopping variety that many gardeners overlook. While salvias are well…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Stories from the Garden: What does a dog have to do with Dogwoods?
Season 1 Episode 27
In this episode of Stories from the Garden, renowned horticulturist Dr. Allan Armitage digs into the curious connection between dogs and dogwoods. Ev…
1 year ago
Dr. A's Top Picks for the Garden: Voodoo Lily
Season 1 Episode 61
If you really want to spark conversation in the garden, or possibly run people off from the smell, plant a Voodoo Lily. One of the more interesting p…
1 year ago
Stories from the Garden: What in the world is a wort?
Season 1 Episode 25
A wart, you say? No! A wort!
In this episode of Stories from the Garden, we step into the quiet hum of an ancient herb patch, where folklore and bota…
1 year ago