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Growing Greener

Tom Christopher
Native Plants
Biodiversity
Berkshire Botanical Garden
Ecology
Climate Change
Mycorrhizal Fungi
Gardening
Organic Gardening
Plant Roots
Integrated Weed Management
Prospect Park
Invasive Plants
Ecological Landscaping
Land Race Gardening
Rewilding Magazine
Harvard University
Cornell University
Let's Botanize
Regenerative Gardening
Water Management

Your weekly half-hour program about environmentally informed gardening. Each week we bring you a different expert, a leading voice on gardening in partnership with Nature. Our goal is to make your landscape healthier, more beautiful, more sustainable, and more fun.

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Latest Episodes

John Pitroff chose composting when his daughter’s birth sparked dreams of leaving her a better world – and now he’s addressing environmental problems while making a living helping local gardeners and farmers.

Peter Del Tredici, Senior Research Scientist Emeritus of Arnold Arboretum and Visiting Lecturer of Applied Ecology and Planning at MIT explains the history of these garden pests why they can play an essential role in this era of climate change.

An accomplished and progressive garden designer, Pam Penick, author of “Gardens of Texas,” shares ideas for ideas for using native plants in traditional and formal gardens garnered from her reporting on private landscapes of the Lone Star State

Leader of the Ecological Gardening movement Rebecca McMackin shares reasons why in a time of discouragement, gardening can restore optimism.

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Dr. Peter Del Tredici
An expert in plant science and former senior research scientist at Harvard's Arnold Arboretum.
Harvard University
Episode: How We Created Weeds and Why We Need Them
Pam Penick
Avid gardener and author
Timber Press
Episode: Texan Pam Penick Shares Ideas for Integrating Native Plants into Traditional Gardens in Beautiful New Book
Joanna Hall
CEO of Plan It Wild, a natural landscape design firm
Plan It Wild
Episode: This Year’s “Less Lawn More Life Challenge” Goes Viral
Bram Gunther
Vice President of Science and Development at Plan It Wild
Plan It Wild
Episode: This Year’s “Less Lawn More Life Challenge” Goes Viral
Nancy DuBrule-Clemente
Founder of NatureWorks, a landscape design and maintenance firm in Northford, Connecticut, and pioneer in organic land care.
NatureWorks
Episode: America’s most beautiful neglected genus of keystone plants
Andrea Hurd
Founder of Mariposa Gardening and Design Cooperative, Inc.
Mariposa Gardening and Design Cooperative, Inc.
Episode: A Female-Owned and Operated Gardening Cooperative Creates a New Business Model With Nature as “our foremost collaborator”
Claire Chambers
Founder of Meadow Lab, promoting easier landscape creation with native wildflower sod.
Meadow Lab
Episode: A Game-Changing Shortcut to Creating a Native Meadow
Heather Holm
Pollinator conservationist and author of 'Wasps: A Guide for Eastern North America'.
Episode: The Overlooked Beauty and Garden Services of Wasps
Jenica Allen
Senior Research Fellow at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Director of Northeast RISCC
Northeast RISCC Management Network
Episode: A New Guide for Helping Your Native Plant Garden Adapt to a Changing Climate

Host

Tom Christopher
Host of the podcast, with a focus on environmentally informed gardening practices. He engages with experts from various backgrounds related to gardening and ecology, fostering discussions that inspire and educate listeners.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Making us ALL better gardeners!

    Growing Greener is a fantastic resource for both professional and amateur gardeners alike, bringing new ideas, techniques and garden news to us all, informative and on point!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dashford25
    Australia5 months ago
  • Top of my list

    Growing Greener is consistently engaging. I appreciate the deep knowledge of the host, Tom Christopher. He asks excellent questions. I look forward to listening every week. This radio broadcast/podcast always leaves me feel satisfied but wishing there was more time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosemary’s Herbs
    United States2 years ago
  • Top quality content, well researched

    Excellent podcast. Host Tom Christopher and guests are well informed. This host really adds depth to the discussion AND allows his guests to deliver great information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    F Helvet
    United States2 years ago
  • One of my top garden podcasts!

    I started listening to Growing Greener a few months ago and now I never miss an episode. Tom Christopher is so knowledgeable about all things gardens. Aside from gardening he also imparts his true love of the natural world and it shows in the type of guests he has on the show. A+

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kitzi from Kansas City
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Show!

    I never miss a show, but particularly enjoyed todays show, March 1, 2023. The only problem is I now have to buy more seeds.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seedlady32
    United States3 years ago

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How We Created Weeds and Why We Need Them
Q: Can you elaborate on the idea that nature abhors a garden?
Dr. Del Tredici explains that gardening is an act of controlling nature and maintaining a space where desired plants thrive over weeds.
How We Created Weeds and Why We Need Them
Q: Could you briefly tell us about your career in science?
Dr. Del Tredici discusses his experience at the Arnold Arboretum and his transition from plant propagator to senior research scientist.
Texan Pam Penick Shares Ideas for Integrating Native Plants into Traditional Gardens in Beautiful New Book
Q: Do you have any additional advice for gardeners with traditional aesthetic tastes about how they can incorporate natives into their designs?
Look at the qualities of plants that echo traditional selections and try to integrate native plants that share those features.
Finding Hope in Ecological Gardening
Q: How can we encourage gardeners to get out there and start fighting?
I think it's through shared values. Once you're in the club of someone who plants for wildlife, you're somebody who can take action.
America’s most beautiful neglected genus of keystone plants
Q: What are the benefits of Stiff Goldenrod, and why do you advise caution in planting it?
Stiff Goldenrod is on the National Wildlife Foundation's Keystone Plant List, making it valuable for pollinators, but it spreads easily, so it should be placed accordingly in gardens.

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This podcast focuses on environmentally informed gardening, presenting a wealth of knowledge aimed at both amateur and professional gardeners. Episodes feature discussions with experts who share innovative ideas and practical techniques related to sustainable gardening and ecological practices. Topics often include the integration of native plants, water conservation, and the importance of biodiversity in urban gardening. The engaging conversations not only educate listeners but inspire them to adopt environmentally friendly gardening methods that align with the changing climate and ecological challenges.

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1. Dr. Peter Del Tredici
2. Pam Penick
3. Joanna Hall
4. Bram Gunther
5. Nancy DuBrule-Clemente
6. Andrea Hurd
7. Claire Chambers
8. Heather Holm

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