In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Suzanne Boom, Senior Horticulturist with Longwood Gardens, all about water garden plants. The plant profile is on Lisianthus 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 Licorice-Tasting Basil by Christy Page of GreenPrints.
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https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-63-water.html
~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 228: Reducing Runoff with Rain Gardens
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-228-reducing.html
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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy JentzInterview
Edit & Show Notes: Ian Ferris
Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 7-19-2025.
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