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Episode 102: Favorite Self-Sowers
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51 minutes
Released:
Jan 14, 2022
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What if you could have a garden that basically planted itself? The idea isn’t as far-fetched as you might think. Self-sowing plants are delightfully serendipitous plants that will happily disperse seed without any intervention from you. Yes, there are lots of plants out there that spread indiscriminately and obnoxiously--but those are not the ones we are discussing in this episode. Instead, we’re focusing on an array of perennials, annuals, and even edibles that will create offspring politely--filling in gaps and blank spots in your beds and borders. The English have embraced the idea of self-sowers more readily than gardeners stateside, but on today’s podcast we argue that opportunistic plants have a place in virtually every garden. Listen now to find out which self-sowers dance through our gardens (and driveways). Expert testimony: Amanda Thomsen is a horticulturist, garden designer, and author based in suburban Chicago.
Released:
Jan 14, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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