Ep. 69- Q&A Week Agapanthus, Hedges, Weeding, Fireblight, and Wildflower Meadows

On this week's episode, we answer your questions! Nathan first discusses a really cool perennial plant known as Agapanthus, or African Lily. With it's blue, purple, or white globe shaped flowers atop a thin spike that emerges from the

Ep. 68- Memorial Gardens, Lavender, Compost, and Clematis

This week, Nathan gives you tips and ideas for creating a memory garden in your landscape. Use this Memorial Day weekend to commemorate those who gave their lives for our country or, simply, someone you love.

Ep. 67- Clay Soil, Invasive Plants, Pink Hydrangeas, Woodland Garden Plants, and Gardenias

How terrible is clay soil, really? Nathan dispels myths about clay and gives you the dirt on benefits of clay-based soils. He also defines what an invasive plant really is and lists some, unfortunately, common examples. How can you turn blue

Half Episode 61- Thoughts on Vegetable Gardening

Nathan has a deep history with growing vegetables and lays out some of his thoughts about gardening with edible plants. From being introduced to potato growing by his grandfather as a kid, he shares some philosophy and practices about veggies on this Half Episode of New Southern Garden.

Ep. 60- Q&A Week- Annual Flowers, Color Theory, Wet Winters, and Feeding Shrubs

"Your Questions, Our Answers"- Our promise to you every last Saturday of the month! If you've got a question for next month, feel free to share it with us! Be sure to listen to this Q&A Week for all things annual flowers, color theory, problems

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Half Episode 59- Nature Depresses Depression

In this week's half episode, we keeping discussing how nature and the great outdoors can keep you healthy- not just your body but also your mind! Need to keep anxiety at bay? Get rid of depression? Get outside! Nathan discusses some information

Philosophy, Plants, PodcastNathan WilsonMarch 25, 2020health, mental, outdoors, gardening, Stanford University, research, bodyComment

Ep. 59- A Prescription for Nature

Science has shown recently that being out in nature is beneficial to both our health and our minds. But we didn't need science to tell us this, it's something we already knew, right? Dr. Daphne Miller, MD, has actually been prescribing her patients

Flowers., Philosophy, Plants, PodcastNathan WilsonMarch 21, 2020health, gardening, nature, prescription, bodyComment

Half Episode 58- Full Interview with Monique Evancic

Here's Nathan's full interview, uncut and unedited, with Monique Evancic as she explains the meaning and language of flowers. Sometimes flowers can only say what words can’t. Don't forget to get in touch with Monique at SeedPlayLove and watch her Tedx Talk on the same subject!

Books, Flowers., Philosophy, Plants, PodcastNathan WilsonMarch 18, 2020flowers, meanings, tulips, Monique Evancic, peony, magnoliaComment

Ep. 58- The Meaning of Flowers with Monique Evancic

Did you know there's a meaning behind most every flower and plant? During the Victorian days, people began giving plants and flowers meanings to communicate with others without even using words. On today's program, Monique Evancic with SeedPlayLove, shares with us her research on the meaning of flowers. From rhododendrons to

Books, Plants, Podcast, PhilosophyNathan WilsonMarch 14, 2020Tedx Talk, meanings, garden, flowers, plants, rhododendrons, peony, tulip, Monique EvancicComment

Ep. 57- Tree Staking, Fertilizer Debates, and Nitrogen Robbing

In this episode of New Southern Garden, Nathan tackles several garden myths that you probably believe. After encouraging doubters to take action and start a garden during another emotional garden rant, Nathan begins a discussion on staking and not staking trees. Should trees be staked? If so, for how long? Nathan explains it all. Then he gets

Half Episode 56: Creating a Sense of Place

Welcome to New Southern Garden's first half-episode! These new bonus episodes are meant to keep you engaged in your garden during the week! During this half-episode, Nathan expands upon topics from the previous show to give you more detail and also talks a bit about the importance of creating a sense of place in your space. Join us

Ep. 53- 10 Steps to Conservation Gardening (Part 2)

Be sure not to miss the third and final installment of our discussion on Conservation Gardening! In this episode, Nathan talks about his final steps to making your garden more sustainable and nature-friendly. He encourages you to plant wildly and prune with nature in mind. Knowing the difference between useful plants and noxious weeds is

Ep. 51- 10 Steps to Conservation Gardening (Part 1)

We believe that gardening will save the world! In a world where environment is being replaced with economy and society, who will be nature's defender? You, of course. The gardener. Let Nathan help you get into conservation gardening. In this episode, Nathan details the first of five steps to making your garden more sustainable and ecological. Fighting invasive plants, using native plants, reducing lawn, planting for the site, and planning for pollinators are just the beginning of this exciting adventure. Be sure to catch the next five steps in an upcoming episode.

Ep. 50- Intro to Conservation Gardening

What is Conservation Gardening? We have to recognize that deforestation and construction are reducing our forests and woodlands. As gardeners, we have a responsibility to conserve and cultivate nature. By preventing further damage to woodlands and improving weakened areas, you, the gardener, are nature's first defense. Let Nathan introduce you to a new method of gardening and build a case for nature to take center stage. Be sure to tune in next week when he describes 10 steps to creating a conservation garden.

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