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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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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

The opening pages of Timothy Pakron’s about-to-be-released cookbook aren’t pictures of plates of food, but rather gorgeous flower photos – some dreamy cosmos, followed by a double-page spread of silvery mountain mint, or Pycnanthemum, gleaming agains... more

Rather than digging in, let’s wade in to our topic this week – because the subject is waterlilies. If you follow any botanical gardens on social media, you’ve probably seen how the giant tropical Victoria water lilies, with their massive... Read More... more

When was the last time you made room in your vegetable garden for something a little out of the ordinary that you’d never grown or maybe even tasted before? I don’t know of anyone who speaks out more passionately or... Read More ›

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Recent Guests

Timothy Pakron
Chef, photographer, vegan author known as Mississippi Vegan
Garden Variety (upcoming cookbook)
Episode: A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Aug 24, 2026 – Timothy Pakron on What’s Fresh From the Garden
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
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
Craig LeHoullier
Author of Epic Tomatoes; tomato gardener in Hendersonville, North Carolina; proponent of Straw Bale Gardening
Epic Tomatoes / Epic Tomatoes course with Joe Lample
Episode: Craig LeHoullier on Tomato Troubles – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – July 13, 2026
Lea Johnson
Director of Conservation at Native Plant Trust (New England)
Native Plant Trust
Episode: Lea Johnson on Conservation Meeting Horticulture – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – July 6, 2026
Doug Muller
Co-founder and managing director of Hudson Valley Seed Company
Hudson Valley Seed Company
Episode: Doug Muller on Successions and Cover Crops – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – June 29, 2026
Alejandro Saralegui
Executive director of the Madoo Conservancy since 2009
Madoo Conservancy
Episode: Design Ideas from Madoo – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – June 22, 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 831 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 States7 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 States7 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 States10 months 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

Listeners Say

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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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#146
United States/Education

Talking Points

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A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Aug 24, 2026 – Timothy Pakron on What’s Fresh From the Garden
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.
Marc Hachadourian on Water Lilies – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Aug 17, 2026
Q: So how long has NYBG been growing water lilies, do you think?
NYBG has a very long history with water lilies, cultivating tropical and hardy varieties for many years, especially as part of its conservatory collections and public displays.
Christin Geall on ‘Flora Culture’ – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – June 15, 2026
Q: Tell us about the book and its intention.
Geall explains that Flora Culture is arranged like an ABCdarium, blending art history, horticulture, and social critique to explore how flowers shape our world, including the fashion and design aspects that influence plant choices.
Design Ideas from Madoo – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – June 22, 2026
Q: So can we talk a little bit about some of the range of seedings and how seeding positions can offer visitors new views?
We talked about favorites like the Farm View Garden and how different seedings, vantage points, and even the way benches are placed invite visitors to look up, notice breadth, and experience spaces beyond the obvious path.
Design Ideas from Madoo – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – June 22, 2026
Q: I'm so glad to welcome them today. How are you both?
Very well, thank you.

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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. Marc Hachadourian
3. JJ Apodaca
4. Adam Wheeler
5. August Laska
6. Craig LeHoullier
7. Lea Johnson
8. Doug Muller

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