Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat

Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat

Welcome to the gardening podcast, "Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat" – Join Janey Santos and her passion for gardening as she aims to help your garden grow too! From her home and vibrant garden in Northern California, gardening is not just her hobby; it's her way of life. Janey will take you into her garden, sharing personal insights and expert advice to guide you in nurturing your own slice of nature. Whether this is your first spring or you've spent a lifetime in the soil, she’s going to delve into all aspects of gardening together. Janey is here to help you select the perfect plants, prepare the best soil mixes, choose the right fertilizers, and uncover the myriad of tips and tricks for creating a stunning garden, both indoors and out. Janey will be joined by experts from every gardening discipline – from nursery owners to professional landscapers – to share their knowledge and inspire you to get your hands dirty. At "Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat," her goal is simple: to encourage everyone to embrace the joy of gardening and have a great time doing it! Janey is constantly learning and wants to share all that she discovers with you, celebrating successes and learning from failures together. So, if you're picking up a trowel for the first time or you're an experienced gardener looking to share in the love of the grow, join Janey and cultivate something beautiful together. Make sure to follow "Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you love to listen to your podcasts! Janey’s gardening adventure begins April 1st – let’s grow a greener world together, one plant at a time.

Episodes

The Ultimate Guide to Overwintering Plants

October 31, 2024 • 24 mins
In this episode, Janey is taking on a very important topic for this time of the year: overwintering plants. This is a must listen, if you want to see some of your favorite plants in the garden next year! 
Overwintering is a gamechanger for those who love their outdoor plants and don’t want to let them go.

Join Janey as she guides you through the three methods for overwintering plants, the best plant candidates,  and how to prepare yo...
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5 Gorgeous Plants for Fall Interest with Robbie from Visit Our Garden!

October 24, 2024 • 23 mins
Janey is welcoming back bestie, Robbie McMenomey from Visit Our Garden. In this episode they talk about some gorgeous plants to think about for fall interest. Janey’s taking notes from Robbie and sharing plenty of laughs along the way. Join them for fun and some major fall planting inspiration! 

Robbie’s passion for gardening sparked when he accidentally grew a coleus from a cutting, and he’s been hooked ever since. He now documents...
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Q&A Session with Special Guest: Jason Santos! Part 2

October 17, 2024 • 31 mins
Join Janey and Jason for Part Two of their Question and Answer session! They’ll be tackling even more questions from Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat subscribers and fans. Learn about options for getting compost delivered to your property and what to consider when evaluating them. They’ll also discuss plans for the now infamous zig-zag planter, how to tell when a plant is truly established, and more! Don’t miss another fun conversation as...
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Q&A Session with Special Guest: Jason Santos! Part 1

October 10, 2024 • 20 mins
Janey is welcoming her favorite guest of all - her husband, Jason Santos! Together, they’ll answer questions from Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat subscribers and fans. Does Jason love his new gig at Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat? Are Janey’s plant preferences shifting  now that they live on a much larger property? Hear Janey and Jason these questions and more!

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Tips for Fall Gardening Success AND Bulb Talk with Sean and Allison McManus from Spoken Garden

October 3, 2024 • 19 mins
Janey is excited to welcome back Sean and Allison McManus from Spoken Garden to talk fall gardening tips! In this episode, they share some helpful insights to get you set up for success this season, from the importance of mulching (with a clever tip that even surprised Janey) to practical advice for your fall gardening list. Sean and Allison also break down the different types of bulbs and classifications, plus share what they are ...
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Fall in the Garden with Sean and Allison McManus from Spoken Garden

September 30, 2024 • 21 mins
Fall is here, and Janey is excited to welcome Sean and Allison McManus from Spoken Garden! Tune in as they share their journey to becoming (or maybe always being?) proud “plant nerds” and the unique joys of gardening in the Pacific Northwest. Sean and Allison only garden in containers, hear them chat about some of the perks and challenges of only container gardening and be sure to catch the next episode where they’ll be back with e...
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The Joy of Delayed Gratification in Gardening

September 26, 2024 • 16 mins
Good things come to those that wait, right? In this episode, Janey talks about the challenges of waiting in the garden and discusses the importance of delayed gratification, not only in gardening, but in life! 

You can’t rush Mother Nature and trying will only lead to frustration. Gardening is a practice in patience, a practice in mindfulness and Janey talks how the garden can teach us to slow down and appreciate all stages of your ...
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Fall Gardening with Heather from "Here She Grows"

September 23, 2024 • 23 mins
Janey has all the fall feels and is welcoming Heather Blackmore from Here She Grows to celebrate the upcoming season. They chat about Heather’s background including what led her to become a Master Gardener and her work as the midwest field editor for Better Homes and Gardens. Hear them discuss “season extending perennials”, Heather’s plans for her fall garden and the fall gardening tasks she will be tackling in her zone 5b/6a garde...
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The Evolution of Park Winters Country Estate with Rafael Galiano

September 19, 2024 • 22 mins
In this episode, Janey welcomes back Rafael Galiano from Park Winters. Rafael and his partner, John Martin, are self-described opposites, but together they purchased the property 15 years ago. Since then, Park Winters has evolved tremendously, thanks to Rafael’s creativity and John’s expertise in hospitality management.

Rafael shares what inspired them to start Park Winters, how it has grown over the past 15 years, and highlights th...
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How Gardening Saved My Life with Rafael Galiano of Park Winters

September 16, 2024 • 22 mins
In this episode, Janey welcomes Rafael Galiano of Park Winters. Rafael started gardening at five years old and credits gardening with saving his life. The more Rafael talked about his life-changing experience, the more he realized his story was shared with many other gardeners - including Janey!

Together, they reflect on the healing power of gardening and its profound impact on their lives and others. Recorded under the shade of an ...
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More Fall Seed Starting Tips with Debb Cozzi

September 12, 2024 • 14 mins
Janey welcomes Debb Cozzi back on the podcast to explore fall seed starting tips! Together, they discuss how to shift from starting annuals to perennials, with Debb sharing valuable insights on everything from understanding plant lifecycles to clever tips like using wet coffee filters and vermiculite on all her seeds. She’ll also share some of her successes, failures, and lessons learned as one very skilled seed starter.

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Fall Seed Starting with Debb Cozzi

September 9, 2024 • 18 mins
In this episode, Janey welcomes Debb Cozzi from Debb’s Garden! It's time to get ready for all things fall, including fall seed starting. Debb, who lives on a two-acre property, turned to seed starting to transform her large space. Janey and Debb discuss what sparked Debb’s interest in seed starting and the best ways to begin your own seed-starting journey.

Be sure to tune into the next episode for Part Two, where they’ll dive into t...
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Growing Up Gardening with Sam Niemann

September 5, 2024 • 20 mins
In this episode, Janey chats with lifelong gardener Sam Niemann. Sam’s love for gardening started early - he’d sneak out to visit the local garden center and would read every horticulture book he could get his hands on cover-to-cover. At 14, when he wasn’t hired at his local garden center because they doubted his expertise, Sam just started helping customers on his own! Tune in to hear how it all worked out and how his love of gard...
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The Benefits of Garden Bed Vermicomposting with Angela from Growing in the Garden

September 2, 2024 • 21 mins
In this episode Janey welcomes Angela to discuss vermicomposting otherwise known as worm composting. They talk about using this method specifically in garden beds - worms are surprisingly smart and giving them space allows them to move to the conditions they need to survive, thrive and give your garden incredible benefits, like improving soil texture, structure and aeration, increasing nutrients and more! Worm castings (worm poop) ...
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Sara Bendrick Talks No Mow Lawn! Sign Me Up!

August 29, 2024 • 22 mins
On this podcast, Janey welcomes Sara Bendrick where they dive into the world of ‘no mow, native lawns,' a fantastic alternative for traditional lawn landscapes. With more people swapping out traditional lawns for artificial turf, Sara talks about this awesome alternative, drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and full of charm, these native lawns can add a touch of whimsy to your outdoor space. Tune in to learn how you can embrace thi...
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Natives vs. Invasives with Lauren Pratt

August 26, 2024 • 22 mins
Janey welcomes Lauren Pratt on this episode for a conversation about the differences between native and invasive plants. Lauren is a lifetime gardener and the founding principal designer of Pratt Landscape Design. Put simply by Lauren, there are native plants that are great for where you are, but there are also non-native plants that are also great for where you are!  A sometimes controversial topic in the gardening world, join the...
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Figs: A Plant, A Fruit, An Obsession with Phil D’Angelis from Phil’s Figs

August 22, 2024 • 24 mins
In this episode, Janey is chatting with Phil D’Angelis from Phil’s Figs! Phil does not just love figs, he’s obsessed with figs! The obsession began when Phil had his first taste of a fresh fig while backpacking in Italy and when he started being able to grow them in his North Carolina garden.

They discuss the best tips and tricks for growing and maintaining fig trees like the right time to prune your trees, the “rule of three” and p...
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Running a Family Farm and Garden with Brian Bauman

August 19, 2024 • 17 mins
Join Janey for a chat with the owner of Bauman’s Family Farms, Brian Bauman. Bauman’s was started by Brian’s great grandmother as a small seed farm, and today has become a destination for families and gardeners alike. Coined by Janey as “Disneyland for Gardeners”, they talk about how Bauman’s came to be through five generations of the Bauman family. 

Brian tells us what it is like to run a family garden center, how they maintain qua...
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5 Tips for Starting Your Houseplant Journey with Maria Failla

August 15, 2024 • 24 mins
Janey’s friend Maria Failla from Growing Joy with Maria is joining her on the podcast today! Join them to talk about Maria’s fascinating journey from Broadway actress and plant killer to full-time happy plant lady! 

They will also discuss easy, practical tips from picking the right plant for your lifestyle, understanding your indoor light and much more! Maria is a wealth of information for all of you beginner “plant parents!” She is...
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What is Green Blindness? With Horticulturist Heather Wheatley

August 12, 2024 • 22 mins
Join Janey and Heather Wheatley for a conversation about Green Blindness, a little known term for not knowing the type of plants you’re seeing and more importantly not knowing the role they play in our environment. She’s on a mission to help us understand what knowing about plants can tell us from soil, water quality, history of an area and so much more! 

They also discuss “biophilia” which is the idea that humans have an innate ten...
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