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Plant Geeks in Love and Their Botanical Journey – Jon & Adrienne Rothling – 178Craig McManus
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Plant Geeks in Love and Their Botanical Journey - Jon & Adrienne Rothling - 178

In episode 178 of 'The Garden Question' podcast, host Craig McManus interviews Adrienne and John Rothling, directors of the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden in Kernersville, NC and  Reynolda Gardens of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. respectively.

They share their personal and professional journeys in horticulture, the creation and maintenance of their gardens, and their experiences of integrating their personal life with their passion for plants. How they handle garden conflicts at home. Even their vacations are about plants.
The episode covers their innovative garden projects, their approaches to garden design and maintenance, and valuable gardening advice.
The couple also discusses the impact of extreme weather, working with limited resources, and fostering a love for gardening in their communities.

Time Line

00:00 Introduction to The Garden Question Podcast
00:42 Meet the Plant Geeks: Adrian and John Rothling
01:47 Adrian's Journey to the South
02:59 How Adrian and John Met
04:18 Gardening Advice from Adrian and John
05:13 Introducing Their Gardens
06:53 Challenges and Historical Aspects of Their Gardens
14:27 Creative Projects and Innovations
21:34 Winter Projects and Community Engagement
25:08 Gardening Philosophy and Personal Stories
30:47 A Memorable Plant Mishap
31:28 Vacationing with a Green Thumb
33:51 Learning from Extreme Weather
36:40 Horticultural Discoveries and Challenges
40:10 Promoting Biodiversity in Gardens
42:31 Debunking Garden Myths
44:14 Personal Horticultural Journeys
46:14 Funny Garden Stories
49:54 Valuable Garden Mistakes
52:44 Future Garden Plans
53:52 Favorite Plants of the Week
55:22 Mentors and Inspirations
58:31 Connecting with the Rothlings
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