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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · 2h

In our #communitygarden plot this week we Harvested Roselle and Sunchokes. See more at
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Fenton Friday: Harvesting Roselle and Sunchokes

This week we harvested Roselle ( Hibiscus sabdariffa ) and took off the outer calyx (pictured above) to let it dry on some indoor screens t...

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · 3d

“Planting bulbs into dark soil is an act of faith, the hope for a future garden that is bright and colorful.” ~ Jenny Rose Carey
#gardendc #gardenquote #MondayThoughts

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · 4d

The Autumn Daffodil is an heirloom pass-along bulb that is experiencing a resurgence of popularity - washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/10/autu... #gardendc #plants #gardening #bulbs #bulbchat

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · 6d

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with the Arthur Chadwick of Chadwick & Son Orchids, all about the First Ladies' Orchids.
Listen at
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Or wherever you get gardening podcasts!

GardenDC Podcast Episode 260: Orchids of the First Ladies

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with the Arthur Chadwick of Chadwick & Son Orchids , all abou...

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · 11d

“Find me in my field of grass, Mother Nature's son Swaying daisies, sing a lazy song, Beneath the sun."
~ The Beatles
#gardendc #gardenquotes #MondayThoughts

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · 17d

October 2025 issue of Washington Gardener Magazine: Autumn Daffodils, Waxwings, Lemon Verbena, Shade Gardens, and much more… See: washingtongardener.blogspot.com #gardendc #DMV #dcgardens #DC #MD #VA #DE #PA #WV #gardening

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · 18d

“In the garden you see all the seasons come and go, whatever you do can affect it all. But at the same time flowers don’t answer you back, don’t give you any trouble." ~ George Harrison
#MondayThoughts #gardendc #gardenquotes

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · 18d

Jewels of Opar (Talinum paniculatum) is related to Purslane and the leaves are edible. The taste and texture is comparable to Malabar Spinach...See the full plant profile at
washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/10/jewe... #gardendc #gardening #coolplants

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · 22d

During the Fed Govt shutdown, some of our local #dmv public gardens are closed, but you can still visit #brooksidegardens (pics here are from my recent visit) as well as others like #hillwood #ahsriverfarm #meadowlarkbotanicalgardens #dumbartonoaks and #greenspringgardens #gardendc #dc #va #md

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · 25d

“Love is like a precious plant. You can't just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get on by itself. You've got to keep on watering it.”
~ John Lennon
#gardendc #gardenquotes #MondayThoughts

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · Sep 2

“Perfumes are the feelings of flowers.”
– Heinrich Heine
#gardendc #gardenquotes #MondayThoughts

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Kathleen PL @kmgpl.bsky.social · Aug 28

Spent a spare hour today in our beautiful Washington DC. Visited my favorite garden, the swirly-bricked Mary Livingston Ripley. I came upon Janet Draper, its chief horticulturalist, yet another dedicated expert federal employee. What a treat to learn the garden’s history from her! Thank you, Janet!

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · Aug 30

A glimpse at @northviewgarden the home garden of @jennyrosecarey in Ambler PA #gardendc #gardencommunity

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · Aug 21

Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) is a drought tolerant annual flower. It blooms in tight balls in an array of colors including pink, purple, white, red, and orange. It's native to Central and South America and is hardy to USDA zones 9 to 11.… washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/08/glob...

Globe Amaranth Plant Profile

Globe Amaranth Plant Profile Globe Amaranth ( Gomphrena globosa ) is a drought tolerant annual flower. It blooms in tight balls in an arra...

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · Aug 20

I'm attending the @GardenComms Virtual Conference from 9/9-12 -- if you communicate about #gardening in any format from social media influencer to garden product PR to garden club newsletter editor, I urge you to register too! #gardencommunity #gardencommunicator #gardenwriter

Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · Aug 15

Intern Ian shares his experience growing peppers at our community garden plot this summer.
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Fenton Friday: Peppers

Guest Blog by Ian Ferris I began my summer as an intern with a choice: Which vegetable would I grow? Tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. It f...

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · Aug 11

“I must have flowers, always and always.” ~ Claude Monet
#GardenDC #MondayThoughts #gardenquote

Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · Aug 11

The combined July-August 2025 issue of Washington Gardener Magazine is out.
See
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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · Aug 4

“I guarantee that gardening with nature is easier than gardening against it.” ~ Becky Searle
#gardendc #gardenquotes #mondaythoughts

Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · Jul 31

Happy Intern Day to 10 years of Washington Gardener Magazine interns washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2015/06/inte... #gardendc #merrillmade #interns #journalism

Intern Intros

This summer, I have taken on three editorial interns. If you attend any of our upcoming events, like the DC Plant Swap , you are bound t...

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · Jul 29

We recently attended the Prince George’s County community garden summit. youtube.com/shorts/snFX8... via @YouTube #gardendc #dmv #pgco #communitygardening

We recently attended the Prince George’s County community garden summit.

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · Jul 28

Cattails provide nesting areas and food for birds and other wildlife. It is deer-resistant. The plant was used as a food and medicine by Native Americans…. See washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/07/catt... #gardendc #gardening

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · Jul 24

Last weekend was the annual Kenilworth Lotus and Waterlily Festival in #DC youtube.com/shorts/64YTX... via @YouTube #gardendc #dmv

Last weekend was the annual Kenilworth Lotus and Waterlily Festival in DC. #dclife #gardendc

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Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · Jul 21

“It is curiosity that makes us want to try every new species or cultivar that might perform well in our soil and climate”
~ Linda Ziedrich
#gardendc #gardenquotes #MondayThoughts

Kathy Jentz @wdcgardener.bsky.social · Jul 13

Black Cohosh is a good choice for filling in the spaces when spring ephemerals have gone dormant… see more at washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/07/blac... #gardendc #nativeplants #pollinatorgarden

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