Episodes
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Natchez Glen House Stories 61 - Get Personal
We are about to get a bit closer.
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 60 Professor Bill Fonteno
Soil is an enigma wrapped in puzzle lost in a maze. In this story I talk with my friend Professor Bill Fonteno to try and find some truth about soil. We discuss what is soil, what is media, and get some insight to the conversation surrounding peat moss. For more on Professor Fonteno's work Bill...
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 59 Richard Hawke
Richard Hawke from the Chicago Botanical Garden brought all the knowledge and opinions for this episode. Richard and I discuss the trials that he's been conducting at the Chicago Botanical Garden over the years and why so many of the plants that he has trialed aren't as easy to find as they…
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 58 John Dole
If you are a flower farmer this is a gift from me to you. John Dole from NC State University joined me to talk about harvesting, storing, and all-round post processing of cut flowers. John is easily the most well respect professor on post flowering processing in the United States. For more on…
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 57 Michael Marriott
To be a major part of building a legacy for roses is an incredible journey and that is exactly what Michael Marriott has achieved. Michael recently retired from David Austin Roses where he worked for four decades. He's one of the most respected people in the world of roses and one of my favorite...
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 56 Annie Guilfoyle
One of the best trends in gardening has been so many great gardening and horticulture experts sharing their knowledge. One of those stepping to the forefront of that has been Annie Guilfoyle. Annie is an exceptional garden designer and has taught garden design all over the world. She co-created…
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 55 Joe Lamp'L
The changes across the world over the last year have clearly been dramatic. One of the curious happenings has been a renewed interest in gardening. I wanted to explore the changes and interest we've seen in gardening over the year and Joe Lamp'L was the perfect person to explore this story. Joe…
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 54 Doug Oster
Doug Oster has been telling stories of gardeners for his entire career in gardening media. I loved this conversation with Doug. I've read his columns in Pittsburgh for years but hadn't had the chance to talk with him before. So, we had lots to talk about. In this story that covers Doug's career…
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 53 Kelly Norris
Kelly's new book 'The New Naturalism' is a great look into what the future of gardening can be. In this story we explore the worlds of ecology and horticulture and at times how they've been at odds but may be headed towards a renaissance. For more information about Kelly's work and to purchase…
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 52 Shannon Currey
Ornamental grasses as a group were first introduced to me by Adrian Bloom. Over the last twenty years the use and beauty of ornamental grasses continues to grow. Getting to know the history of where they were and where they are today is very important to understanding how to use grasses in…
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 51 Roy Diblik
Roy is both an incredible plants person and a fantastic garden designer. His understanding of plant communities and using that knowledge to create beautiful gardens is exceptional. Roy and I talk about his own journey with plants and gardening. And is working with plants an art? I also strongly...
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 50 Paul Zimmerman
Paul is one of the best voices for roses in the world. He not only is super knowledgeable about them as a plant but he has also grown them in various climates and traveled to see them around the world. One of my favorites things about Paul is he has also been producing content about roses for…
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 49 Carolyn Mullet
This was a fantastic conversation. Many times I go into podcasts not knowing the guest well or at all. Carolyn Mullet was a case of where we had never spoken before. By the end of the conversation I felt like we had known each other for years. Carolyn's book Adventures in Eden is an incredible…
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 48 Mark Weathington
Mark is the Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum in North Carolina. In this story I share with Mark what an influence the JC Raulston Arboretum has been for me and my interest in horticulture. Mark is a true plants person and this is a great conversation about the world of plants. For more on…
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 47 Angela Treadwell- Palmer
I knew of Plants Nouveau and had heard Angela's name before but the two of us hadn't talked before this story. Our conversation was fantastic about plants and Angela's career in horticulture. As a gardener this is a great insight on how a new plant comes to market and the rewards and challenges…
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 46 Carmen Johnston
In recent stories we've talked about the different communication approaches in the gardening and horticulture world. In this story my new friend Carmen Johnston and I discuss how to best communicate with enthusiastic gardeners if they are new or if they are looking for more in-depth information....
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 45 Jimi Blake of Hunting Brook Gardens
Jimi Blake is an incredible plants person. There are very few people on social media who I follow that make me say "what plant is that?" and I love Jimi for being one of those people. His garden in Ireland, Hunting Brook, is a magical garden filled with some of the best plants from around the...
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 44 Jo Thompson
Over the course of the podcast we've talked about the cultural differences of gardening. One example is how the United States looks at gardening as compared to the UK. To help me tell the story of some of these differences in is this episode my guest is Jo Thompson. Jo is one of the top garden...
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 43 Chuck Pavlich Terra Nova Nurseries
The where do new plants come from story is so important to every gardener. How do we take a plant that we like and improve its' flaws to make it a plant we love? To help answer that question I have Chuck Pavlich Director of New Product Development from Terra Nova Nurseries on as a guest in this...
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 42 Karen Perkins
I say Epimedium you say? That's been one of the great questions of plant collectors for the last two plus decades. This incredible group of plants that only get better with age are still not well known amongst home gardeners. In this story I have the help of Karen Perkins from Garden Vision...
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 41 Nick McCullough
Growers, gardeners, and landscape designers all love plants but who or what makes a garden? That's part of the story that Nick McCullough and I explore in this episode. I've admired Nick's work as a landscape designer and his blog "Thinking Outside the Boxwood" for a long time. We cover a wide...
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 40 Bob Matthews
Matthews Nurseries Ltd has been growing gorgeous roses in Wanganui, New Zealand for over 70 years. Bob Matthews joins me in this story to share his incredible knowledge on roses. For more information on Matthews Rose Nursery https://www.rosesnz.co.nz/
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 39 Brie Arthur
This story is a wide range of fantastic topics. I finally got a chance to talk with Brie Arthur who I've know of for years but we've never had a chance to have a conversation. Brie studied Landscape Design and Horticulture at Purdue University and has worked as a propagator and grower at leading...
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 38 Natchez Glen Reboot
A long overdue talk about what is "Natchez Glen" and a good round of questions and answers.
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 37 Dr Megan Freeman on Covid 19
On the first episode of season three there could be no bigger topic in the world than the global pandemic of Covid 19. We talk so much about the science of plants I wanted to make sure we took the same approach to this story. Dr Megan Freeman who is an pediatric infectious disease specialist and...
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 36 Laura Robles Walters Gardens
More and more I like to share the stories of where plants come from and the people that get them into our gardens. No grower is a better illustration of that than Walters Gardens based in Michigan. In this story I talk with Laura Robles. Laura is the trials manager at Walters Gardens. We tell the...
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 35 Professor Charlie Hall The Business of Flowers
This story is going to give us perspective on the moment during a global pandemic we are all experiencing together. Professor Charlie Hall is my guest to give both an economist expertise to the moment and the challenges that led to this economic crisis for the green industry. If there has ever…
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 34 Navigating the Business of Flowers Instagram Live
This is a unique story taken from an Instagram Live I did about how to navigate the business of flowers.
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 33 Aaron Bertelsen of Great Dixter
My own personal passion for plants began with growing vegetables. So this week's story means a great deal to me. I'm joined by Aaron Bertelsen of Great Dixter. Aaron oversees the vegetable growing at Great Dixter and has authored two world class books on the subject of vegetable gardening. In…
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 32 Summer Rayne Oakes
Indoor plants have always been a passion of mine and my guest this week feels the same. Summer Rayne Oaks of Homestead Brooklyn is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about indoor plants. I've admired Summer Rayne's work for years now and her story with plants is a perfect blend of education...
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 31 Alaska Peony Cooperative with Martha Lojewski
There are peonies but then there are Alaskan grown peonies. Over the last twenty years the state of Alaska has developed a unique flower crop of peonies. The peonies from Alaska are incredible but getting these huge peonies from Alaska to the rest of the lower 48 states is a unique challenge. In...
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 30 Rick Watson of Perennial Farm
This week's story features one of my favorite growers in the country, Rick Watson of Perennial Farm. Over the last forty years the business of gardening and the nursery industry has seen all kinds of changes, but Rick Watson's consistent love of plants and a commitment to quality has never…
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 29 Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't
ATTENTION: If you are or your children are offended by some profanity this isn't the story for you. If you're fascinated by plants and the natural world this will be your favorite story ever. This week's story features Joey of Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't. His YouTube channel and IG are his...
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 28 P Allen Smith
One of the greatest experiences I have through the podcast is getting to spend time with people in the world of gardening. I have an incredible amount of respect and appreciation for this week's guest P Allen Smith. In this story we explore the current world of gardening but paying attention to…
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 27 Fam Flower Farm
One of the greatest joys I have is getting to tell the stories of growers. That is exactly the same thing Lisa and Linda of Fam Flower Farm in the Netherlands are doing. They are growers who are actively sharing what they do, which in their case is growing incredible dahlias and tulips. To learn...
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 26 Joe Gardener
My friend Joe Lamp'l joined me to talk all things good and bad in the world of gardening. As host of both the "Joe Gardener" podcast and "Growing a Greener World" on PBS, Joe has a unique view on the world of gardening. Call this a "State of the Union" of gardening.
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Natchez Glen House Stories Episode 25 2019 Year in Review
Maybe the most exciting and concerning of all the stories I've done so far.
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Natchez Glen House Stories 24 Lost Count of Summer
This episode we explore dahlia fake news and how some flowers will always be seen as wild.
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Natchez Glen House Stories 23 The Raw Cuts
After a hiatus to Mount Dahlia I have returned with thoughts.
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Natchez Glen House Stories 22 Dr Mark Windham
This may be the most exciting episode for me yet. It's rare that my mind is blown by a plant based topic but Dr. Mark T. Windham from the University of Tennessee did it several times in this story. Mark is one of the leading research professors in the world on Rose Rosette Disease. Education and...
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Natchez Glen House Stories 21 Kelly Shore
This story features my new friend Kelly Shore. Kelly has an incredible floral design business, Petals by the Shore, in the Washington DC area and beyond. Where it gets really interesting is Kelly also put a tremendous amount of effort into sourcing her flowers domestically in the United States.…
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Natchez Glen House Stories 20 The Aftermath
After last weeks story I wanted to recap the feedback. I also wanted to clarify some very complicated issues regarding what I do here at Natchez Glen.
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Natchez Glen House Stories 19 Is It All Flowers? Nate Miller
This is the most important story to date. My guest is Nate Miller who has worked with PASO Internacional in Columbia. He and PASO Internacional interviewed over 400 people employed by the cut flower trade in Columbia. We explore what he saw and learned during that process and we try to unravel a...
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Natchez Glen House Stories 18 Naomi Slade
This week's story is Naomi Slade. Naomi is an incredible author and gardener. Her book on Dahlias, aptly named Dahlias, communicates their magic along with botanical science. In this story we explore her books on Dahlias, Snowdrop, and the idea and journey of Orchards. All of her books can be…
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Natchez Glen House Stories 17 Is it all Flowers?
This is the most I've shared of what being a flower farmer really is about. Not just about an image on Instagram but what the realities of "farming" flowers means versus gardening with flowers. There is a group of people that this Podcast will not be popular with but my goal with all of the…
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Natchez Glen House Stories 16 Garden Notes
In this story we explore the world of garden guest and how gardening is more local than global. The story also answers Christopher Llyod of Great Dixter's question asked nearly 30 years ago. A huge range of story in this Garden Notes.
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Natchez Glen House Podcast Stories 15 Dr. Allan Armitage
Each podcast I try to shed light on the journeys of plants and the people who love them. This story I'm joined by Dr. Allan Armitage and the story ranges from why people who work in plants need to do a better job sharing their passion and his story of being a true pioneer in the horticultural...
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Natchez Glen House Podcast Stories 14 Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott
I was so fortunate early on in my plant research I discovered Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott's work. Linda has spent decades challenging many of the myths that gardening and horticulture has generated. In this story we examine so many of those myths as well as how you can learn to avoid them. We also...
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Natchez Glen House Podcast Stories 13 Brian of King's Mums
For years I've been fascinated by Chrysanthemums. Both in a magical plant way and also in a mysterious how do you grow these things way. Last year I grew some fantastic varieties that I loved and was extremely excited about how easy they were to grow. To further solve the mysteries of all things...
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Natchez Glen House Podcast Stories 12 Philipp of ADR & Ruigrok Bulbs
This week's story dates back to 1910 and the start of a 250 acre farm in the Netherlands. My friend Philipp paid a visit and we talked about all things bulbs and being part of family with over 100 years in the tulip growing and selling business. We also discuss the best way to extend flowers in...