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Author of Energy-Wise Landscape Design is my guest sharing tips and information about conserving energy in the landscape. From placement of trees to the use of mulch, cooling the property in the summertime while allowing warm in the winter.

Guest Chris McLaughlin shares with us everything you need to know about composting, or at least the bits we got to in this lively discussion. Learn how to turn your organic waste material into black gold as Chris takes us through the various types of composting. Whether in a townhouse or living on acreage, there is a composting method for you.

Guest Chris McLaughlin shares with us everything you need to know about composting, or at least the bits we got to in this lively discussion. Learn how to turn your organic waste material into black gold as Chris takes us through the various types of composting. Whether in a townhouse or living on acreage, there is a composting method for you.

Hydrangeas make wonderful hedges, specimens and cut flowers to enjoy indoors. There is just something magically about a big pink, blue, or white flowerhead welcoming us in the garden. Special guest, Tim Wood, plant breeder with Spring Meadow Nursery, talks about hydrangeas in general, new introductions and even what’s being developed for the future. Tune in and also learn how to make a pink hydrangea blue or a blue hydrangea pink.

Hydrangeas make wonderful hedges, specimens and cut flowers to enjoy indoors. There is just something magically about a big pink, blue, or white flowerhead welcoming us in the garden. Special guest, Tim Wood, plant breeder with Spring Meadow Nursery, talks about hydrangeas in general, new introductions and even what’s being developed for the future. Tune in and also learn how to make a pink hydrangea blue or a blue hydrangea pink.

In the 1970s, J.C. Raulston noticed that America was landscaped with the same 40 plants and set about to change that. Learn how this one man changed the face of our landscapes today by exposing us to newer and different plants. The late Dr. Raulston, professor at NC State University, or J.C., as he was known to his students, was indeed a horticultural ambassador with the ability to enchant anyone. Author, Bobby J. Ward tells the tale of J.C. successes. The JC Raulston Arboretum, in Raleigh, bears his name today.

In the 1970s, J.C. Raulston noticed that America was landscaped with the same 40 plants and set about to change that. Learn how this one man changed the face of our landscapes today by exposing us to newer and different plants. The late Dr. Raulston, professor at NC State University, or J.C., as he was known to his students, was indeed a horticultural ambassador with the ability to enchant anyone. Author, Bobby J. Ward tells the tale of J.C. successes. The JC Raulston Arboretum, in Raleigh, bears his name today.

Discover the writings of Beverley Nichols through excerpts in Roy C. Dicks book Rhapsody in Green. Nichols, a prolific writer on many topics; topics that came and went during his career, yet Nichols wrote about his garden during his entire gardening life. Nichols work, and organized by Dicks, allows us a peak into this man’s garden forays with a glimpse at life in England starting in 1932.

Discover the writings of Beverley Nichols through excerpts in Roy C. Dicks book Rhapsody in Green. Nichols, a prolific writer on many topics; topics that came and went during his career, yet Nichols wrote about his garden during his entire gardening life. Nichols work, and organized by Dicks, allows us a peak into this man’s garden forays with a glimpse at life in England starting in 1932.

Anytime is a good time to plant vegetables among your ornamentals or to carve out a little patch of land for your own little vegetable bed. Hear advice from my guest, Robin Ripley, co-author of Grocery Gardening. Robin also shares some easy recipes and offers tips of growing vegetables.

Anytime is a good time to plant vegetables among your ornamentals or to carve out a little patch of land for your own little vegetable bed. Hear advice from my guest, Robin Ripley, co-author of Grocery Gardening. Robin also shares some easy recipes and offers tips of growing vegetables.

Welcome to Gardening With Confidence™, a WebTalk radio show for the everyday gardener, where everyday something fun can be done in the garden. My introductory show introduces my garden, Helen's Haven™, a certified wildlife habitat on a half acre, suburban lot, in Raleigh, NC, My guest is Kelley Sensor, editor with the National Wildlife Federation. Kelley gives tips and advice to make your garden wildlife friendly.

Welcome to Gardening With Confidence™, a WebTalk radio show for the everyday gardener, where everyday something fun can be done in the garden. My introductory show introduces my garden, Helen's Haven™, a certified wildlife habitat on a half acre, suburban lot, in Raleigh, NC, My guest is Kelley Sensor, editor with the National Wildlife Federation. Kelley gives tips and advice to make your garden wildlife friendly.