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DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden

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The DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden is a quick podcast to help you become a better gardener right now. No matter what level of gardener you are, we are here to help you build your garden care knowledge and skills fast! Sean is part of the dynamic-duo of Spoken Garden, with his wife Allison McManus. Together they create garden content for beginner and advanced gardeners everywhere to help them become better gardeners. Learn more about them and their journey at spokengarden.com.

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United States

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The DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden is a quick podcast to help you become a better gardener right now. No matter what level of gardener you are, we are here to help you build your garden care knowledge and skills fast! Sean is part of the dynamic-duo of Spoken Garden, with his wife Allison McManus. Together they create garden content for beginner and advanced gardeners everywhere to help them become better gardeners. Learn more about them and their journey at spokengarden.com.

Language:

English

Contact:

253-335-1903


Episodes

The Secret to Pruning Your Lavender Plants in Spring - DIY Garden Minute

5/17/2023
On todays episode, I am going to tell you the one secret to pruning your lavender this spring! Are you ready? Lavender plants can be tricky when it comes to pruning them, BUT knowing this one secret will make you a lavender pruning hero! If you are looking for more pruning tips and know-how, check out our pruning YouTube video playlist by clicking here. Looking for more gardening podcasts? Click here to visit our podcast page to pick your garden category! Happy spring gardening 😉😊 We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:00:02:18

6 Summer Flowering Plants to Direct Sow in May - DIY Garden Minute

5/11/2023
On this episode, find out THE one thing you need to know to direct sow these (below) 6 flowering plants to still see flowers from this year (just a little later 😉) ! Products mentioned in this podcast: Zinnias like Bonbon Bicolored Mix and Meteor at EdenBrothers.com Cosmos like Apricotta at BotanicalInterests.com Cape Daisy like Zulu Prince BotanicalInterests.com Nasturtiums like Fiesta Blend BotanicalInterests.com Celosia like Flamma Orange Verbena like Vanity Also, consistently sow your seeds with confidence and later transplant your seedlings easily with the Little Dibbyorthe Dibby XL on our Etsy shop, Shopify shop, Google Shopping, and on Amazon! We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by BenjaminTissot.

Duration:00:03:13

3 Ways to Check if Spring Bulbs Are Alive Before You Plant Them - DIY Garden Minute

4/11/2023
On this episode, find out 3 ways you can check if any of your bulbs are alive and their viability to flower before you plant them These 3 simple ways to check your bulbs viabilty are a must or you could be wasting your time and money. Listen and find out how to check your bulbs! If you want to see more of Allison and I planting bulbs this spring, head over to our YouTube channel and watch our latest video on planting gladiolus bulbs in a container. Eden Brothers.com, and American Meadows.com have many new flowering bulbs to choose from this spring and also in the fall! Head over and check out each of their selection. You won't be dissapointed!! If you want more bulb and general garden care tips, make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter! And, visit our podcast page at SpokenGarden.com/listen for more garden topics to listen too and email us any time with your garden questions. We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:00:02:32

5 New Spring Planted Bulbs To Add To Your Garden This Year - DIY Garden Minute

4/4/2023
On this episode, find out which 5 New flowering bulbs you can plant this spring to add to your garden. These 5 new spring planted, summer flowering bulbs area available at Eden Brothers.com, and American Meadows.com. These 5 bulbs were a part of our 12 new summer flowering bulbs that we shared in our weekly email last week. If you want to see the other 7 new spring planted, summer flowering bulbs this year, make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter, link in this episodes description, to get lots more fun gardening info! Make sure to visit our podcast page at SpokenGarden.com/listen and email us any time with your garden questions. We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:00:01:32

Caring For Your Spring Flowering Bulbs in 5 Steps - DIY Garden Minute

3/31/2023
Today, I am going to tell you how to generally care for your spring flowering bulbs! From when to start watering them, when to fertilize, dead head, cut them back, and how to get them to go dormant, listen to learn how to care for your spring flowering bulbs in 5 steps! If you are looking for bulbs to plant in your garden, look no-further than EdenBrothers.com! They carry a wide assortment of both spring and summer flowering bulbs that are perfect for any garden. They still have bulbs in stock, so make sure to head over soon and order your bulbs! Click through on the links in this episodes description to see what you can add to your garden! AND, Make sure to use our 15% off coupon code "SPOKEN" at checkout! Happy Bulb Planting!! Signup for our weekly emails for garden tips, tricks, plant and flower care, events, and more! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:00:03:18

Is March Too Late to Plant Daffodils or Tulips? - DIY Garden Minute

3/13/2023
On this episode, it's all about if you can plant fall-planted bulbs right now and into the early spring. Sean talks about which bulbs you can still plant right now and the ins-and-outs of getting it done. Listen to learn which bulbs you can still plant right now! Links mentioned in this episode are below: Bulb planting and care podcast episodes at SpokenGarden.com Watch our bulb planting playlistGet your Dibby XL and Little Dibby at our Etsy shop We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:00:02:53

7 Shrubs You Can Prune in Winter - DIY Garden Minute

2/22/2023
On this episode, it's all about pruning in the winter months. You CAN prune some shrubs in the winter to get them ready for this coming spring and summer. Listen to find out which 7 different shrubs you can prune right now. Links mentioned in this episode are below: Podcast Pruning Episodes at SpokenGarden.comDownload our updated Pruning Freebie Watch our pruning playlist We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:00:02:21

5 Flowers That Attract Pollinators To Sow Right Now - DIY Garden Minute

2/1/2023
If you're like us, you want to help promote and bring more pollinators to your garden. A great way to do this is to sow flowering plant seeds Right Now! On this episode, you find out 5 fun flowers to attract more pollinators in your garden that you can sow right now, when to sow them, and how to figure that out. Echinacea Lavender PetuniaEucalyptus Verbena Farmers Almanac frost dates: a direct link Checkout our "Winter Seed Sowing and Indoor Gardening Supplies" page to get stocked up for seed sowing season. And, Thank You for listening! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:00:02:06

3 Exciting Winter Garden Activities to Kickstart 2023 - DIY Garden Minute Ep.238

1/2/2023
In this episode, Sean tells you 3 exciting and fun winter garden activities to start your new year! Listen to hear all three and click the links below to find out more about what Sean talks about. National Garden BureauNew Plants2023 Green Thumb AwardEden Brothers new seedBotanical Interests new seedKnowing Nature.comWinter Seed Sowing and Indoor Gardening Supplies Thank you for listening! Head to spokengarden.com to our Listen page (updating soon!) to find more garden topics. We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:00:02:06

3 Watering Tips For Overwintering Mums DIY Garden Minute Ep.237

12/20/2022
On this episode, hear how to best water you overwintering mums with our 3 tips! These work great whether you are overwintering your mums outside or indoors. Listen to hear our 3 tips and make sure you don't overwater your mums, or other plants, this winter! Get ready for the 2023 planting season by getting your Little Dibby or Dibby XL at our Etsy shop or Shopify store. Have your own accurate seed dibber ready to get your seed sowing game on! Pick from many different colors to personalize your seed dibber. Buy yours at our Etsy Shop or our Shopify Store today! Thank you for listening! You can find more quick garden topics to listen to at spokengarden.com and click on Listen. Make sure to subcribe to our podcast so don't miss future quck garden topics, and we'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:00:03:02

10 Indoor Gardening Ideas When You Can't Get Outside - DIY Garden Minute

12/12/2022
Listen to todays episode to hear 10 different indoor gardening ideas when you can't get outside to garden! Make sure to click the links below to see what we mean and what sparks your interest: Grow Microgreens, like at knowingnature.comLearn new garden skills by reading new books or taking free garden ecoursesGrow hydroponic food, herbs, flowersStart seeds indoorsVisit botanical gardens, indoor plant conservatories, etcDo garden crafts, like wreath-making, cards, or pressing flowersClean and sharpen garden tools Tend to indoor plantsPlan for next yearOrganize seed packets Help that gardener in your life plant their seeds at the right depth every time with either tools' graduated dibber-end! Go to our Etsy Shop or to our Shopify Page to buy the The Little Dibby and The Dibby XL as garden gifts today! Make sure to get your garden gift order placed no later than the 17th of December so it can be shipped and get to its location by Christmas. Thank you for listening and we'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:00:02:25

7 Seed Startng Holiday Gift Ideas - DIY Garden Minute

12/5/2022
On today's episode, we have 7 seed starting holiday gift ideas we think will be perfect that gardener you know. From tools, supplies, materials, and seeds, listen to hear our fun list and look below for each gift ideas link to check them out! NewKits Plant Germination Seed Starter KitThe Seeding Square Gardeninnovations Seed-in Soil Digger and Soil Spacer Eden Brothers Vegetable Seed Variety Pack Botanical Interests Container Vegetable Collection Little DibbyDibby XL We hope these make your holiday shopping easier. Visit us at SpokenGarden.com to learn more about us and say hi to us at seanandallison@spokengarden.com And, we'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:00:03:18

(Release from this spring) 5 Fun Winter and Spring Deer Resistant Flowering Plants to Plant Right Now - DIY Garden Minute Ep219

11/27/2022
Listen to this weeks newest DIY Garden Minute to hear all about 5 fun deer resistant flowering plants you can plant right now! This episode was to be published earlier this year, but never was, so here it is. It still applies to planting plants this fall, so give it a listen and we hope it's helpful! Plant your seeds with confidence every time! Use the graduated seed depth rings on the Little Dibby to sow your seeds at the right depth! Choose from 6 different colors and buy your Little Dibby today at our Etsy shop (etsy.com/shop/spokengarden) We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by The Lookers.

Duration:00:01:45

Last Frost Date vs First Frost Date - DIY Garden Minute Ep.234

11/27/2022
On this episode, learn the difference between and the importance of your last frost date, in the spring, and your first frost date in the fall. Make sure to check out our Etsy shop for shopping deals on The Little Dibby and The Dibby XL this holiday seaon! We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:00:02:31

How to Prune 4 Types of Hydrangeas This Fall - DIY Garden Minute Ep.233

11/21/2022
On this episode, we go over 4 different hydrangeas that flower from different tissue maturity and how to think about each of them when pruning this fall. Listen to learn more and thank you for listening. We'll see ya in the garden! www.spokengarden.com All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:00:01:54

Saturday-LIVE-10-22-2022-4-Bulb Planting Tools and Much More! Ep 59

10/24/2022
On this Saturday LIVE, it's bulb planting season and we talk to you about 4 tools we use to get the job done and how each is BEST used. Also, we answer audience questions, talk about gardening in the news, what's new with us at Spoken Garden, and our top 3 viewed videos this week! There's a lot to chat with you about! So let's talk about gardening!! Bring your coffee or tea. 😊👍 ☕ Bulb Planting Tool Links from this Live: ⚒️ Corona Hand Trowel with graduated markings: https://amzn.to/3RFRPXt ⚒️ Bulb Hand Planting Tool: https://amzn.to/3Ci3G8i ⚒️ Bulb Auger by Power Planter: https://amzn.to/3TjNLxx ⚒️ Corona Tools Hori Hori Knife: https://shop.coronatoolsusa.com/hori-hori-garden-knife-with-comfortgel-grip Links from today's Live: ➡️Asian Jumping Worm: https://apnews.com/article/gardening-asian-jumping-worms-forests-invasive-humus-4376195d05bd445600bf87ca80cf9a62 ➡️3 Tips to Winterize Your Rain Barrels: https://spokengarden.com/217-2/ ➡️New Plants for 2023 from Ballseed.com: https://www.ballseed.com/PDF/Catalogs/PAS_2023NewVariety_21298903.pdf https://www.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=119909505010405 Our Top 3 YouTube Videos: 1) How to Overwinter Your Potted Mums: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8qOw99qRZY 2) Pruning Hydrangeas for Winter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qli093uAaxw 3) How to Harvest Zinnia Seeds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1yoCgKY5_8 DOWNLOAD our free unusual fall bulb list: https://bit.ly/unusualfallbulbs Thank you for listening and we'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:01:13:44

3 Ways to Know When to Transplant Your Water-Rooted Cuttings - DIY Garden Minute Ep 232

10/17/2022
On this episode, Sean outlines 3 different ways you can visually tell if your water-rooted cuttings are ready to be transplanted. Listen to hear when to get those cuttings transplanted into soil, pronto! Looking to take cuttings this fall? Download our Stem Cuttings Freebie for 20 perennials you can take cuttings from right now! We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:00:01:56

Saturday Morning LIVE 10-1-22 - Fall is Here - Q&A - & We are Trying New Things

10/3/2022
On this episode, we are trying out a new format for our Live Saturday Garden Chats covering not only audience Q&A's, but also a news article that goes over how gardening can help you live longer, and we talk about by pruning your hydrangea's is a good thing (going against what others are saying). Download and tune into this Saturday Live and we hope you enjoy it! Watch the LIVE here: https://youtu.be/PNNwWBiDh4Q We'll see ya in the garden! S&A All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:01:02:32

How To Plant a Lasagna Bulb Planter This Fall - DIY Garden Minutes

9/19/2022
On this episode, I go over the steps how to plant a 3-layer lasagna bulb planter this fall. Get your supplies ready! We are planting! This is a little longer episode, cause there is so much to say, but we hope it's useful info for your to get that planter done this fall. Click here if you want to see us plant a lasagna bulb planter during a previous live video on YouTube. Hear us talk more about lasagna bulb planter on Twitter this Wednesday! Supplies: - 2 bags of potting soil - 3+ different bulbs to plant - Trowel or Hori-Hori Knife with depth measurements - 20+ inche diameter (12 inch depth) planter You Got This! Thank you for listening. We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:00:03:30

The 5 Types of Flowering Bulbs and Examples of Each - DIY Ep. 230

9/12/2022
On this podcast episode, you'll learn about the 5 different types of bulbs and examples of each. If you're a new gardener and/or new to flower bulb gardening, our ebook "7 Popular Bulbs to Plant This Fall" will help you handle and plant these seven bulbs with our easy to follow 3 step planting process. Head over to our Etsy shop at etsy.com/shop/spokengarden to get your copy of our ebook and start learning more about fall planted bulbs now! Here is a direct link! We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

Duration:00:02:30