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Smart Water Practices and Your Garden - Jenny Rose Carey - 158
In this episode Jenny Rose Carey, a seasoned horticulturalist, shares how her garden thrives with her smart water-wise practices.
Despite 45 inches of rain annually, she emphasizes harmony with natural weather patterns, practical tips and personal anecdotes.
She offers valuable insights into tricks and sustainable practices.
Born into a family of botanists and gardeners in England, she's now dedicated to sharing her expertise through writing, speaking, and tending her garden, Northview Gardens in Philadelphia.
Her degrees are in Biology, Horticulture, and Education. Professionally, she has been Director of two public gardens: The Ambler Arboretum of Temple University and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Garden at Meadowbrook Farm.
Time Line
00:00 Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast
00:42 Meet Jenny Rose Carey: A Waterwise Gardening Expert
01:10 Jenny's Journey: From England to Philadelphia
01:41 Smart Water Practices for Your Garden
05:16 Innovative Water Conservation Techniques in the Garden
08:50 Exploring the Concept of Soak-a-ways
10:43 Creative Gardening: Newspaper Walls and Hugelkultur
19:40 The Philosophy of Watering and Garden Maintenance
25:40 Experimenting with Water Conservation Methods
31:57 Harnessing Rainwater and Battling Mosquitoes
33:25 Innovative Dry Gardening Techniques
34:41 Garden Design Mishaps and Solutions
38:31 Exploring the World of Garden Books
41:03 The Joy and Inspiration of Gardening
44:23 Personalizing Your Garden Space
46:15 Garden Myths and Early Memories
48:15 A Journey Through Horticulture
49:33 Garden Mishaps and Learning Moments
57:29 Creative Gardening and Future Projects
01:00:12 Final Thoughts on Gardening
