Ep. 108- Growing Vegetables: Notes From My Grandfather

This week, Nathan journeys back a couple of decades to a time when his grandfather helped him plant his first vegetable garden. From soil prep to planting specific types of vegetables, he discusses tips and ideas he gleaned from a previous generation

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Ep. 107- Q&A Week- Food Preservation, Deterring Deer, Pickleworm, and New Roses

This week on New Southern Garden, Nathan opens the mailbag and answers your questions! Kaitlyn from Winn Family Garden in North Carolina describes her process for Food Preservation in the Modern Age, Susie in Central Florida needs help deterring deer

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Ep. 106- Growing Peonies and Flower Inflorescence

This week, Nathan dispels the myth that growing peonies in the South is impossible. We can grow peonies and we can grow them well! Listen as Nathan gives his top tips for success! Then, he turns his attention to the shape of flowers and their

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Ep. 105- Q&A Week- Screen Spacing, Limiting Factor of Growth, and Heeling In

This week on New Southern Garden, Nathan answers your gardening questions!. Patrick in Flowery Branch, Ga. wonders how far apart he should space his trees to create a screen. Nathan touches on the "limiting factor for growth" which could be

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Ep. 104- The Five EASIEST Houseplants EVER!

This week, Nathan wraps up his discussion concerning indoor gardening and houseplants by providing you with a list of the five easiest houseplants to grow, their secrets to success, and some problems that may occur. He talks about Pilea

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Ep. 101- Gardening with Hellebores

Hellebores, or Lenten Rose, are unusual plants that keep their leaves all year and bloom in the dead of winter! If you don't have hellebores in your garden, you should! Nathan helps you get started with a full episode on the history, species, tips for growing,

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Ep. 100- New Year, New Garden (Part 2)

Continuing the discussion from last week on New Year, New Garden, Nathan discusses more detailed areas of the garden with new ideas to try. How do you feel about adding some topiary into the landscape? Remember, topiary is that style of pruning that

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Ep. 99- New Year, New Garden (Part 1)

Welcome to gardening in 2021! It's a new year, so let's try some new things in the garden. Make your 2021 New Year's Resolution to garden NEW! This week, Nathan gives you things to think about before you start something new in the landscape.

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Ep. 98- Must-Have Winter Blooming Shrubs

This week, Nathan continues his chats on winter gardening! There are some essential garden plants that every Southern garden must include over winter. Namely, the camellia. Nathan discusses the two main groups of camellias found in our garden,

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Ep. 97- 2020 Gardeners Christmas Wish List

Merry Christmas from New Southern Garden! If you haven't already shopped for the gardener in your family, you don't have many days left to decide what to get! Don't worry. Nathan gives you plenty of Christmas gifts for gardeners on today's program.

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Ep. 95- Garden Lighting for Night Gardening

Daylight Savings Time got your gardening days too short? This week, Nathan discusses ways you can light up your garden at night! Landscape lighting is aesthetic and provides safety and security when working or relaxing in the garden after

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Ep. 94- Great Perennials for Spring Planting

Don't let winter slow down your gardening! On today's show, Nathan discusses great perennial plants to think of planting in spring. He talks about Agastache, Columbine, Butterfly Weed, False Indigo, Garden Pinks, Joe Pye Weed, Perennial Geraniums,

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Ep. 93- Garden Structures and How to Use Them

This week, we add some structure to your garden! Plants and plant problems are always nice to talk about, but what about the "skeleton" of the garden? Adding hardscaping to your landscape can help create intrigue and a sense of place.

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Ep. 92- Debunking Garden Myths with Robert Pavlis

This week, Nathan hosts a special guest who is going to help you debunk some of the worst gardening lies! Robert Pavlis is a well-known speaker and educator with over 40 years of gardening experience. He's the author of several books, including Garden Myths,

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