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Your guide to enjoyable gardening in North Carolina. We bring you engaging gardening stories in our magazine, on our website, and on our podcast. You can find us at http://www.trianglegardener.com

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Your guide to enjoyable gardening in North Carolina. We bring you engaging gardening stories in our magazine, on our website, and on our podcast. You can find us at http://www.trianglegardener.com

Language:

English


Episodes
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Brilliant Blueberries

8/14/2018
Fall is the best time to plant blueberries and the new compact varieties perform well in small spaces. A group of special correspondents join the show and reveal what it’s like to grow blueberries down under.

Duration:00:09:15

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The Future of the Green Industry

6/15/2018
The Future of the Green Industry by

Duration:00:10:39

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The Earth Moved - Interview with Author Amy Stewart

5/29/2018
Author Amy Stewart explains why she wrote 'The Earth Moved' about earthworms. She reveals their power to transform our landscape and offers tips for getting started with your own worm box.

Duration:00:13:20

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Creating a New Hydrangea

4/17/2018
With so many new hydrangeas available how does a gardener decide? Bryce Lane of NC State comes on the show and shares ideas for sustainable selections and DeVonne Friesen of Van Belle Nursery explains the development process.

Duration:00:15:50

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Native Bee Boxes

3/23/2018
Native bees are efficient pollinators and it's easy to encourage them to visit your garden. Vanessa Williams of the UK’s Wildlife World explains their lifecycle and how to make your garden more inviting.

Duration:00:09:24

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Right Tools for the Job

3/12/2018
Tough jobs can be easier if you use the right tools. A Japanese Gama hoe is perfect for cutting matted roots, the right kneeler makes the job comfortable and a good pair of gloves can prevent a trip to the emergency room.

Duration:00:03:08

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Alamance Community College Hosts National Horticulture Competition

3/9/2018
Alamance Community College will host the 2018 National Collegiate Landscape Competition. Hundreds of horticulture students and industry leaders from around the US will be in NC to participate. For more information visit https://www.alamancecc.edu/horticulture-technology-department-site/

Duration:00:04:30

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Garden Club Legacy

2/23/2018
Garden Clubs touch our communities in ways you might not realize. In this episode we find out how ancient trees, gas stations, and garden tours help make the Triangle a better place to live.

Duration:00:09:48

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Garden Tour Preview

2/16/2018
Take a sneak peek at a garden featured on the 2018 Chapel Hill Garden Club tour. Discover that every gardener sees the strengths and weaknesses in their creations and that we all live with what Mother Nature dishes out.

Duration:00:07:09

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Insights from the #GrumpyGardener

1/21/2018
Steve Bender, aka Southern Living magazine's Grumpy Gardener, has a new book out. We talk with Steve and find out that southern gardeners are the victims of their own success, why native plants aren’t always the right choice, and why he’s so grumpy.

Duration:00:07:09

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Garden Danger

12/28/2017
Gardeners are more likely to end up in the Emergency Room come spring. Fitness expert Jennifer Wrigley offers ways for gardeners to stay fit over the cold months and avoid injury.

Duration:00:09:30

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Knot Gardens at Agecroft Hall

12/1/2017
Knot Gardens at Agecroft Hall by

Duration:00:04:21

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Gardening Under Glass

10/22/2017
The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden has a fabulous conservatory and tropical plant collection but that’s not the only options for gardeners who want to keep tender, exotic plants at home.

Duration:00:08:38

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The Living Forest

9/25/2017
Author and Executive Director of the Old-Growth Forest Network, Dr. Joan Maloof, has a new book coming out —The Living Forest. This book is a beautiful journey through ancient woods that make up only 1% of our eastern forests. She explains why they’re different and why they matter.

Duration:00:10:39

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Planting into a Cold Frame

9/11/2017
Planting into a cold frame now will extend your growing season well into our North Carolina winter.

Duration:00:02:19

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Restoring American Chestnut Trees

8/15/2017
The American Chestnut tree still lurks in our forests and the American Chestnut Foundation is working to restore it to its rightful place in our world.

Duration:00:08:34

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A Case for Common Names

7/12/2017
Dr. Allan Armitage’s new book, Of Naked Ladies and Forget-Me-Nots explores the origins of some of our favorite garden plants’ names. Enter the promo code TRIANGLE to receive a 10% discount on books from Dr. Armitage’s website allanarmitage.net

Duration:00:12:42

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Compost - The Key to Success

6/27/2017
Public gardens and commercial growers share the key to creating a great garden is adding compost.

Duration:00:11:53

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Gardening in the South

6/5/2017
Mark Weathington, author of Gardening in the South, reveals the key to creating a successful garden in our region.

Duration:00:10:15

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WaterEase Timer

6/2/2017
Leaving your garden alone during the hot days of summer is less of a worry when you add a timer to your watering system. The WaterEase timer from Gardener’s Supply is easy to use while offering a full range of functions.

Duration:00:02:36