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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
Birds
Chanticleer
Ecological Horticulture
Zinnias
Culinary Uses
Moths

A WAY TO GARDEN is the horticultural incarnation of Margaret Roach

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Are you a follower of fashion—houseplant fashion, that is—seeking out the latest variety that everyone’s after, perhaps the “it” plant that’s been splashed across social media? Or was each houseplant in your care carefully chosen because it’s a perfe... more

I call the phenomenon tomato troubles: the yellow-spotted foliage that falls off, or the plant that produces all those misshapen fruits. And yes, the attack of the hornworms, too, when you wake up to a lot of missing leaves one... Read More ›

Today’s guest is a plant ecologist whose work, she says, is driven by this question: “All of the wild diversity of life on earth is here, with us, right now. How can we take it with us into the future?”... Read More ›

I know, it feels like we just planted the vegetable garden moments ago. But a close look around as summer really takes hold quickly reminds us that our work is never done. Some crop or other is reaching the end... Read More ›

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Recent Guests

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
Kendall Kronstrom
Long-time magazine editor
Episode: Design Ideas from Madoo – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – June 22, 2026
Christin Geall
Author of Flora Culture, How Flowers Shape Our World
Author, Flora Culture
Episode: Christin Geall on ‘Flora Culture’ – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – June 15, 2026
Patrick McKenzie
Post-doctoral researcher in the Plant Evolution Lab at the Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University
Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University
Episode: Hummingbirds and Red Flowers – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – June 1, 2026
Paul Bannick
Wildlife photographer and author focused on North American owls
Based in Seattle, WA
Episode: Paul Bannick on Owls – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – May 25, 2026
Jeff Epping
Garden designer and horticulturist; author of The Gravel Garden
author of The Gravel Garden, Visionary Drought Defying Naturalistic Designs
Episode: Jeff Epping on Gravel Gardens – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – May 18, 2026
Joanna Hall
CEO of Planet Wild
Planet Wild
Episode: The Wildr App, Guide to an Eco-Journey – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – May 11, 2026
Bram Gunther
VP of Science and Development
Planet Wild
Episode: The Wildr App, Guide to an Eco-Journey – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – May 11, 2026

Host

Margaret Roach
Host of A Way To Garden; long-time gardening author and NYT contributor with a focus on horticulture and ecological gardening

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 829 ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ghost.in.the.Garden
    United States2 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 States6 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 States6 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 States9 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 States10 months ago

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Listeners praise depth, practicality, and a hopeful, science-informed approach to gardening.
Critiques often focus on pacing or interview style but consistently note high-quality topics and guests.
Many appreciate guest diversity and actionable tips for wildlife-friendly landscapes.

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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.
Hummingbirds and Red Flowers – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – June 1, 2026
Q: So what did you find out?
The study found that when colors are collapsed into red and orange versus other colors, red and orange flowers show a northward flowering lag that lines up with the arrival of ruby-throated hummingbirds, indicating a broad, color-linked pattern rather than dependence on specific species.
Paul Bannick on Owls – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – May 25, 2026
Q: What makes good habitat for owls beyond just prey availability?
Good owl habitat hinges on the right combination of nesting cavities (often provided by woodpeckers) and a mosaic of habitat edges and canopy types that support various prey, plus long-term familiarity with the landscape to recognize spots where owls can roost and hunt.

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This program centers on thoughtful, science-informed gardening and landscape design with a strong emphasis on ecological thriving, biodiversity, and native plants. Episodes routinely feature expert guests—from landscape designers and horticulturists to plant scientists and wildlife researchers—discussing topics like drought-tolerant gardening, native plant palettes, habitat creation for birds and pollinators, and the way color, perception, and design mindsets shape successful gardens. Recurring threads include practical how-tos for sustainable gardening, demonstrations of data-driven or research-backed methods, and collaborations with notable botanical and environmental groups. A distinctive trait is the blend of accessible, experience-rich... more

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2. Alejandro Saralegui
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4. Christin Geall
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7. Jeff Epping
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