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Episode 151: Underappreciated Plants for Winter Interest

Episode 151: Underappreciated Plants for Winter Interest

FromLet's Argue About Plants


Episode 151: Underappreciated Plants for Winter Interest

FromLet's Argue About Plants

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Length:
62 minutes
Released:
Jan 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

During the winter months many plants reveal subtle patterns, fine details, and a new range of colors that help us to see familiar beds and borders with fresh eyes. This is an excellent time to get outside, evaluate your garden’s bones, and make some plans for spring planting. In this episode Danielle, Carol, and their guest will explore some of the plants that fly a bit under the radar in winter months, but certainly deserve more attention. Do you have any of these underappreciated wonders in your landscape?  If not, you may want to start digging holes as soon as the ground thaws to ensure that some of these unsung heroes get some well-deserved garden real estate. Will any of these winter beauties make it onto your wish list this year?  Jay Sifford is the owner and principal designer at Jay Sifford Garden Design in Charolette, North Carolina.   Danielle's Plants  Spotted wintergreen (Chimaphila maculata, Zones 4-8)  ‘Peppermint Patty’ bergenia (Bergenia 'Peppermint Patty', Zones 4-8)  Moosewood (Acer pensylvanicum, Zones 3-7)  ‘ReJoyce’ drooping laurel (Leucothoe axillaris 'ReJoyce', Zones 6-9)    Carol's Plants   Golden Duke Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis ‘Monjers’, Zones 4–8)  American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana, Zones 3b–9)  'Little Heath' pieris (Pieris japonica 'Little Heath’, Zones 5–9)  ‘St. Mary’s Broom’ blue spruce (Picea pungens ‘St. Mary’s Broom’, Zones 2-7)      Expert’s Plants   American witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana, Zones 3-8)  'Shades of Pink' laurustinus (Viburnum tinus 'Shades of Pink', Zones 7b-10)   Blue conifers with assorted ornamental grasses  'Louie’ white pine (Pinus strobus 'Louie’, Zones 4-9) 
Released:
Jan 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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The podcast for people who love plants—but not always the same ones. Brought to you by the editors of Fine Gardening, this fun, informative podcast tackles all things topical in gardening. You’ll listen to the insights (and arguments) of Editor-in-Chief Steve Aitken and Senior Editor Danielle Sherry as they discuss various horticultural subjects on a deeper level. You will also hear from today’s leading horticultural minds who will offer their wisdom and opinions about what you might want to grow in your garden. We guarantee you’ll be entertained and feel like a better gardener.