In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with horticulturist Matt Mattus, all about perennials. The plant profile is on Hummingbird Mint and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Carrot Tops by Christy Page of GreenPrints.
If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 168: Favorite Fall Perennials
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-168-favorite.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 53: Superior Perennials
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-53-superior.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 254: The New American Gardener
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-254.html
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Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-256-perennial.html
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Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Interview Edit: Cavit Ireland
Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 9-20-2025.
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