The Garden Question is a podcast for people that love designing, building and growing smarter gardens that work.

Listen in as we talk with successful garden designers, builders, and growers. Discovering their stories along with how they think, work, and grow.

This is your next step in creating a beautiful year-round, environmentally connected, low maintenance, and healthy thriving outdoor spaces!

It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an expert there will always be something inspiring when you listen to “The Garden Question” podcast.

Host Craig McManus.

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The Giving Grove Story – Cultivating Community and Ecosystems – Sara Sikich & Ryan Watson – 193

By Craig McManus | December 19, 2024

Subscribe to the “Good to Know ” Newsletter The Giving Grove Story – Cultivating Community and Ecosystems – Sara Sikich & Ryan Watson – 193 Today we’re digging into the power of community orchards to tackle some of our most pressing challenges-growing food and developing ecosystems. In this Episode 193, we’re joined by Sarah Sikich […]

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Secrets of Wildflowers and Native Plants – Carol Hight – 121

By Craig McManus | August 3, 2023

Secrets of Wildflowers and Native Plants – Carol Hight – 121 Carol Hight is a native plant and wild flower advocate. She is a prolific writer for local publications and is a very in demand speaker for wildflowers. Her blog is BloomingBeautiful.com She is a 30-year retired 5th grade science teacher. Carol is currently active […]

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Discover the Pillars of a Great Garden; Your Guide to a Stunning Landscape – Jay Sifford – 120

By Craig McManus | July 27, 2023

Discover the Pillars of a Great Garden; Your Guide to a Stunning Landscape – Jay Sifford – 120 Jay Sifford’s passion for crafting immersive gardens that are full of magic and story guide his garden designs. In this episode we will discover how Mary Poppins inspires and nurtures a space where reality and fantasy collide. […]

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The Cherokee Garden Library: Unearthing Ancient Gardening Wisdom – Staci Catron -119

By Craig McManus | July 20, 2023

The Cherokee Garden Library: Unearthing Ancient Gardening Wisdom – Staci Catron – 119 Staci L. Catron has one of the coolest jobs ever. She gets to live gardening in the past, in the present, and influence gardens of the future. As the Director of the Cherokee Garden Library within the Kenan Research Center at the […]

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Cut Flower Gardening – Melanie Deyton – 118

By Craig McManus | July 13, 2023

Cut Flower Gardening – Melanie Deyton – 118 Melanie Deyton has made a life connecting people to plants through her family’s flower farm Melanie’s Garden. We talk about successful Cut Flower Gardening. Overcoming the trials and the solutions of developing a whole new flower farm site. You will enjoy learning how Melanie’s practical experience will guide […]

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Growing a Successful Lawn with Minimal Inputs – Jutt Howard – 117

By Craig McManus | July 6, 2023

Growing a Successful Lawn with Minimal Inputs – Jutt Howard – 117 Jutt Howard loves what he does. Every day is a new adventure when growing hundreds of acres of grass for your home and athletic venues. In this episode he talks about how you can be successful also. How years of constant research pursues […]

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Exploring Hills and Dales Garden Legacy – Jo Phillips -116

By Craig McManus | June 29, 2023

Exploring Hills and Dales Garden Legacy – Jo Phillips – 116 Jo Phillips is the Retired Horticultural Manager for the best-preserved 19th century garden in the United States. The first planting at Hills and Dales Estate occurred in 1841 with the still growing original boxwoods. The garden estate is a horticultural testament to the three […]

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Stress to Serenity: How Healing Gardens Transform Lives and Promote Well-being – Dr. Richard Lafleur -115

By Craig McManus | June 22, 2023

Stress to Serenity: How Healing Gardens Transform Lives and Promote Well-being – Dr. Richard Lafleur – 115 Today we are having a conversation with Dr. Richard La Fleur about the importance of healing gardens. We will discover how they promote physical, mental, and spiritual healing as well as encourage self-care. Dr. La Fleur is an […]

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The Marvels of Trees: Exploring Their Beauty, Diversity, and Importance – Christie Bryant – 114

By Craig McManus | June 15, 2023

The Marvels of Trees: Exploring Their Beauty, Diversity, and Importance – Christie Bryant – 114 Christie Bryant speaks for trees every day. She loves to be in a person’s yard meeting their dogs and talking about what is best for their trees. Climbing to the highest heights and exploring soil depths is important to her […]

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Dr. Bodie Pennisi is an Extension Horticulture Specialist at the University of Georgia

Mastering the Art of Growing and Harvesting Flavorful Herbs – Dr. Bodie Pennisi -113

By Craig McManus | June 8, 2023

Click Here to Request the 57 Plants List Mastering the Art of Growing and Harvesting Flavorful Herbs – Dr. Bodie Pennisi -113 Dr. Bodie Pennisi is an Extension Horticulture Specialist at the University of Georgia. She has statewide responsibilities for the Georgia landscape industry and conducts applied research with emphasis on sustainable outdoor and indoor […]

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Hydrangea for Your Garden – Lisa Bartlett – 112

By Craig McManus | June 1, 2023

Click Here to Request the 57 Plants List Hydrangea for Your Garden – Lisa Bartlett – 112 Lisa Bartlett is the Garden Manager for Smith-Gilbert Gardens. She is responsible the over 4,000 species collection of plants. This collection ranges from rare herbaceous perennials to rare and unusual trees. The largest collections of Bonsai in the […]

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Creating Outdoor Spaces Children Love – 111 – Eric King

By Craig McManus | May 25, 2023

Click Here to Request the 57 Plants List Creating Outdoor Spaces Children Love – Eric King – 111 For decades Eric King has been designing award-winning landscapes that work with nature and encourage people to be outside. He is a landscape architect and co-owner of the residential design + build firm King Landscaping serving the […]

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Companion Planting for Success – Jessica Walliser – 110

By Craig McManus | May 17, 2023

Click Here to Request the 57 Plants List Companion Planting for Success – Jessica Walliser – 110 Finding the right plant combinations can minimize diseases, reduce pest, improve soil fertility and support pollinators. Using science back methods will reward your garden decisions. For 15 years horticulturist Jessica Walliser co-hosted The Organic Gardeners, an award-winning program […]

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Healthy Turf Grass Agronomics – Dr. Clint Waltz -109

By Craig McManus | May 11, 2023

Click Here to Request the 57 Plants List Healthy Turf Grass Agronomics – Dr. Clint Waltz -109 If you have turf grass it can be frustrating? In this episode we talk with Dr. Clint Waltz about solutions to your frustrations. We also look into research practices and efforts in lowering the inputs needed for successful […]

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A Garden View – Tara Dillard – 108

By Craig McManus | May 4, 2023

Click Here to Request the 57 Plants List A Garden View – Tara Dillard – 108 Tara Dillard is a nationally recognized garden designer, author, and speaker. She has hosted her own CBS television program, The Better Gardening Show. After earning degrees in engineering and horticulture she began designing and installing low-maintenance organic landscape . Her designs […]

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From the Soil Up – Brooks Garcia -107

By Craig McManus | April 27, 2023

Click Here to Request the 57 Plants List From the Soil Up – Brooks Garcia -107 Brooks Garcia is fulfilling his dream in the Northeast Georgia Mountains. The sun awakens him every day to his new adventure at Villa del Sole. A Tuscan style home and garden complete with long vistas to far mountain ridges. […]

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Home Grown Berries from Containers – Kristen Pullen – 106

By Craig McManus | April 20, 2023

Click Here to Request the 57 Plants List Home Grown Berries from Containers – Kristen Pullen – 106 How much fun would it be to walk out on your balcony and grab a handful of fresh strawberries and pop them in your mouth? Kristen Pullen will tell us exactly how in today’s episode. We will […]

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Susanne’s Garden Rooms – Susanne Hudson -105

By Craig McManus | April 13, 2023

Click Here to Request the 57 Plants List Susanne’s Garden Rooms – Susanne Hudson -105 You’ll never want to leave a Susanne Hudson designed garden. Each garden room is an invitation to relax and enjoy again. Susanne has been designing homes and gardens for over 40 years. She believes your home is for living and […]

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Bruce Holliday

Decrease Maintenance and Increase Value in Your Landscape with Bruce Holliday – 104

By Craig McManus | April 6, 2023

Click Here to Receive the 57 Plants List Decrease Maintenance and Increase Value in Your Landscape with Bruce Holliday – 104 In this episode we will talk with Landscape Architect Bruce Holliday about his landscape design philosophy and how you can enhance your property’s value. Bruce has seen just about everything in his many years […]

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Dewayne Gallatin

Designing Your Spring Container Garden – Dewayne Gallatin – 103

By Craig McManus | March 30, 2023

Click Here to Request the 57 Plants List Designing Your Spring Container Garden – Dewayne Gallatin – 103 Dewayne Gallatin earned his nickname “King of Containers” while overseeing The Sibley Horticultural Center at Callaway Gardens. His primary horticultural focus today is managing and developing future projects for private gardens and estates. A close friend once […]

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Winning with Succession Gardening – Meg Cowden – 102

By Craig McManus | March 23, 2023

Click Here to Request the 57 Plants List Winning with Succession Gardening – Meg Cowden – 102 In between being a stay-at-home Mom, volunteer, writer, photographer, and speaker Meg Cowden has been a full-time gardener for 25 years. Her first vegetable garden crop was tomatoes grown in 5-gallon buckets in the city. Now she gardens […]

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57 Annual & Perennial Plants Bugs Don’t Bother – Jason Reeves – 101

By Craig McManus | March 16, 2023

Click Here to Request the 57 Plants List 57 Annual & Perennial Plants Bugs Don’t Bother – Jason Reeves – 101 Text Here Photo Courtesy of Jason Reeves Annabelle Hydrangea – Photo Courtesy of Jason Reeves Bottle Wall – Photo Courtesy of Jason Reeves Photo Courtesy of Jason Reeves Photo Courtesy of Jason Reeves Photo […]

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Ecological Gardening – Andy Pulte – 100

By Craig McManus | March 9, 2023

Ecological Gardening – Andy Pulte – 100 How would you like to impact the environment in a positive way with your garden? In this episode we talk with Dr. Andy Pulte about having fun and succeeding in a dynamic ecological vibrant garden. Andy grew up in the nursery industry in Grand Island, Nebraska. He received […]

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Container Food Gardening Abundance – Pam Farley – 099

By Craig McManus | March 2, 2023

Container Food Gardening Abundance – Pam Farley – 099 Pam Farley talks about what it takes to grow a high yield container food garden in this episode. Her successful methods has produce many a good meal for her family. Since grade school Pam has been gardening and writing. These two interests collided in 2009, when […]

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Inspiring Your Garden Soul – Nancy and Pierre Motrier – 098

By Craig McManus | February 23, 2023

Inspiring Your Garden Soul – Nancy and Pierre Motrier – 098 In this episode we talk with Nancy & Pierre Moitrier about how they approach garden creation as a wife and husband team. Why inspiring your garden soul is important to them as they design and build an outdoor space. Bringing life to your garden […]

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