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MARGARET ROACH A WAY TO GARDEN

Margaret Roach
Gardening
Native Plants
Biodiversity
Climate Change
Horticulture
Ecological Gardening
Garden Design
Gardening Practices
Insects
Herbs
Sustainable Gardening
Organic Gardening
Sweet Peas
Gardening Techniques
Houseplants
Birds
Chanticleer
Ecological Horticulture
Ecology
Zinnias

A WAY TO GARDEN is the horticultural incarnation of Margaret Roach

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I look around the garden and I see it happening everywhere, on so many different plants: seed is forming. Seed is the start of most everything we grow, yet most of the seed we gardeners and even more important the... Read More ›

What makes a tree or shrub exceptional – something worthy of introduction into the nursery trade, and eventually maybe making its way into your garden? There are many pathways a plant can travel to get there, including one unique one... Read More ›

When I heard that today’s guest, who’s been a guiding force in educating organic farmers, was finally publishing a book specifically for gardeners … I was thrilled. I’d been following JM Fortier since his first handbook on biointensive organic market... more

Is a greenhouse in your future? I’ve never had one, and I have always been not-so-secretly jealous of friends who do—whether to propagate their seedlings in late winter into spring, or grow more tropicals and other “houseplants” than fit in... Read M... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Copeland
Manager of plant production at the Arnold Arboretum
Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University
Episode: A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Sept 14, 2026 – Exceptional Woody Plants from ‘Arnold Selects’
JM Fortier
Quebec-based farmer and author of In Your Garden
Fortier Farms / Author
Episode: A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Sept 7, 2026 – JM Fortier on Vegetable Garden Wisdom
Leslie Halleck
Horticulturist and author of Home Greenhouse Revival
Halleck Horticultural
Episode: Leslie Halleck on Home Greenhouses – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Aug 31, 2026
Timothy Pakron
Chef, photographer, vegan author known as Mississippi Vegan
Garden Variety (upcoming cookbook)
Episode: Timothy Pakron on What’s Fresh From the Garden – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Aug 24, 2026
Marc Hachadourian
Director of Glass House Horticulture, New York Botanical Garden
New York Botanical Garden
Episode: Marc Hachadourian on Water Lilies – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Aug 17, 2026
Lane Selman
Vegetable breeder, author, and co-author of Radicchio cookbook
Cornell University? (based on discussion of Cornell project)
Episode: Lane Selman on Radicchio – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Aug 10, 2026
JJ Apodaca
Executive Director, Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy
Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy
Episode: JJ Apodaca on Welcoming Amphibians – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Aug 3, 2026
Adam Wheeler
Production and horticulture manager at Broken Arrow Nursery
Broken Arrow Nursery
Episode: Adam Wheeler on Pick of the Hydrangeas – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – July 27, 2026
August Laska
Owner of Old U Plant Shop (New York City)
Old U Plant Shop
Episode: August Laska Talks Houseplants – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – July 20, 2026

Host

Margaret Roach
Host of A Way To Garden with a long-running focus on horticulture, native plants, and garden design.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 836 ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ghost.in.the.Garden
    United States4 months ago
  • I miss Ken!

    I like the episodes with Ken Druse best. Is there no room left for ornamental horticulture among the planet-saving (which I support) and vegetable growing?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MoshC
    United States8 months ago
  • So glad I found this

    I love her gardening books and her previous Sirius show; she is so knowledgeable w/o getting too crunchy 🙂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Affable 2
    United States8 months ago
  • worth the time

    This gardening podcast covers different facets of gardening for both wildlife and humans. It’s well focused: it is not rambling and undisciplined as some podcasts can be, and is consistently interesting and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Userbc
    United Statesa year ago
  • I love the idea of this podcast

    I love gardening, but it’s hard to find good places for things like pollinators and other plants 🌱 And I can’t move since houses are so expensive right now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZenPenguin
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the host for being knowledgeable and relatable, with useful gardening and ecological insights.
Several reviews note interruptions by the host as a recurring critique, suggesting room for more streamlined interviewing.
Guests are often described as expert and engaging, bringing depth to botanical topics.

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A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Sept 7, 2026 – JM Fortier on Vegetable Garden Wisdom
Q: What role do cover crops and tarping play in your soil-building strategy?
Cover crops, especially legumes with cereals like winter rye, fix nitrogen and structure the soil; tarping after cutting them down suppresses weeds and accelerates decomposition, leading to a living, active soil with nutrient cycling.
A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Sept 7, 2026 – JM Fortier on Vegetable Garden Wisdom
Q: Can you explain the fixed permanent bed concept and why it's beneficial for home gardeners?
The beds are standardized to a 30-inch growing width with 18-inch pathways, forming a grid of containers or boxes that simplify planning, crop placement, and cultivation, reducing soil compaction and enabling deeper, looser soil.
Leslie Halleck on Home Greenhouses – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Aug 31, 2026
Q: How should a new greenhouse owner begin the planning process beyond the design and aesthetics?
The host and Leslie discuss starting with plant needs, climate, and environmental requirements before choosing a structure, as well as the role of reliable environmental controls and future-proofing for different plants.
Leslie Halleck on Home Greenhouses – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Aug 31, 2026
Q: What inspired you to write this book and why does the title include revival?
Leslie explains that she was invited by Core to write on a topic where a credentialed plant geek can add value, emphasizing a plant-centric approach and the idea that greenhouses are having a moment again after a downturn.
Timothy Pakron on What’s Fresh From the Garden – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Aug 24, 2026
Q: Tell us about that.
Timothy discusses the shift from a traditional garden to a food-forest approach in New Orleans, explaining how he prioritizes perennials and edible trees to maximize edible output with less frequent maintenance.

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This program centers on practical gardening, horticulture, and garden design, featuring expert guests who bring hands-on techniques, ecological thinking, and plant-forward creativity. Episodes routinely cover plant care, propagation, landscape styling, native species, and sustainable gardening practices, with deep dives into specific topics such as hydrangeas, tomatoes, water features, and native plant conservation. A standout throughline is connecting gardening to memory, place, and lifestyle, often weaving culinary, design, and ecological angles into actionable tips for home gardeners and landscape professionals. Noteworthy is the frequent involvement of guests who are respected researchers, breeders, conservationists, and plant curators,... more

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2. JM Fortier
3. Leslie Halleck
4. Timothy Pakron
5. Marc Hachadourian
6. Lane Selman
7. JJ Apodaca
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