DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden

On this episode, we share 10 new summer flowers that you can grow from seed from our favorite online seed source, Eden Brothers. The ten are listed below with links to each, along with some other helpful links.

Happy seed sowing and flowering growing!

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On today's episode, it's all about how we treat our seeds to give them the best chance to germinate. There are different seed treatments out there to improve your germination rate and in this episode we cover the three main ones with seed examples: 1) Soaking, 2) Scarifying, and 3) Cold Stratification.

Listen to hear seed examples that need one of more of these treatments and understand seed treatments better.

Links in this episode:

• Get more seed tips and hacks from our YouTube Seed and Propagation Playlist
• Get your own Little Dibby or Dibby XL on
  • Our Etsy Shop
  • Amazon

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On this episode, hear what we are up to at the beginning of 2024 and what's on the horizon! Also, hear how you can start your 2024 gardening the right way!

Check out our January 6th Live on YouTube: 

Sow your seeds at the right depth everytime with a Dibby!

• Our Etsy Shop
• On Amazon

Thank you for listening!

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On this episode, you'll learn what 5 new garden trends to watch for in the new year (2024) and how you can add them to your garden! This episode is based off of Garden Media Groups yearly "Garden Trends" for 2024 and you can get the full report, including all 7 trends, by going to GardenMediaGroup.com and signing up for the report!

Watch us talk about these five trends in our latest Garden Weekly News Roundup on Youtube!

Seed sowing starts right now (especially for peppers, tomatoes, and other plants)! Get your Little Dibby or Dibby XL Now to start sowing your seeds at the right depth, everytime!

• Dibbies from our Etsy Shop
• Dibbies on Amazon

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On this episode, we share some 2023 garden highlights with you and some lessons learned. Listen to hear what happened this year in our garden and click through to actually watch these on YouTube.

Also, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays to you.🎄🎅 We'll see ya in the new year and we will definitely see you in the garden!

ProvenWinners ColorChoice Hydrangeas in this episode:

• 'Firelight Tidbit'
• 'Fairytrail Bride'
• 'Let's Dance Can Do'
• 'Quick Fire Fab'

Garden Highlights:

• Leggy Hydrangea Stems
• Growing Rex Begonias
• Started perennial Verbena and English lavender from seed
• Pruning Hydrangeas at The Right Time of Year

You can find other quick-tip garden topics on our podcast page at spokengarden.com and click Listen at the top of the page. 

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On this episode, Sean tells you why the USDA Hardiness Zone Map is still relevant and why you should still use it when gardening. The map was updated this past November and there were differring opinions on if the map is still useful. Hear Sean's take. 

If you are looking for more garden-related news, check out our new YouTube video series we started, Weekly Garden News Roundup!

Thank you for Listening and we'll see ya in the garden!

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Gift List:

1. The Garden Guru Garden Tool Essentials Set

2. SmartPots 6 foot raised bed planter

3. Classic Cut Hand Pruners with a durable leather belt sheath

4. Bellingham Bamboo Garden Gloves

5. The Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System by AHopeGarden

6. All Perennial Collection from Eden Brothers coupon code: SpokenGarden at checkout for 15% off your total purchase! 

7. Little Dibby AND Dibby XL, coupon code: "LISTENER30" at checkout for 30% off all products!

Thank you for listening. 😊👍

We'll see ya in the garden!

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On today's episode, Sean tells you the steps to store your dahlia bulbs and other bulbs over this winter. Listen to hear these 5 easy and proven steps to safely store your bulbs this winter.

Want more bulb tips? Pick through and watch our bulb videos on YouTube!😮😀 Click this link to learn more.👍🏼

Dibbies as Holiday Gifts:

• Etsy Shop
• Amazon

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On today's episode, hear three different transplanting mistakes to avoid and how to avoid them.

Visit our YouTube channel for more fall gardening and transplanting tips by clicking this link!

Also, if you want to sow your vegetable and flower seeds at the right depth everytime, visit our Etsy shop and Amazon to get your very own Little Dibby and Dibby XL!

• Little Dibbies and Dibby XL's on our Etsy Shop
• Little Dibbies and Dibby XL's on Amazon

And, we'll see you in the garden!

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On todays episode, Sean tells you why Fall is a great time to plant perennials into your garden. Listen to hear there 4 different reasons to understand better why you should consider planting perennials this fall and hear examples of perennials to plant.

Also, if you are sowing vegetable or flower seeds this fall, head over to our Etsy or Amazon shops to find your Little Dibby or Dibby XL to help you plant each seed at the right depth.

• Our Etsy shop 
• Our Amazon shop

Thanks for listening and we'll see you in the garden!

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On this episode, it's all about double-duty flowering! These 4 perennials can flower in both the fall and spring for you. It's about finding that sweet-spot of growing conditions AND if any of these plants will grow in your garden. Listen to find out if you can grow any of these 4 perennials or what double-flowering plants need to give you two doses of color each year!

Fall is here and it's cool-season vegetable seed sowing season. Get your very own Little Dibby or Dibb XL garden tool! Pick from 5 different colors!

• Etsy store
• Amazon

Thank you for listening and make sure to subscribe.

We'll see ya in the garden!

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On this episode, hear what you need to do BEFORE you put mulch in and around your container plants. These three things will set your plants up (and you!) for success for the months and seasons ahead!

Check out how to do each of these 3 things by heading over to our @YouTube channel to watch our quick #shorts videos: https://www.youtube.com/@SpokenGarden/shorts

Have all your seed sowing supplies ready, including your seed dibbers and widgers. The Little Dibby and Dibby XL help you sow your seeds at the right depth, every time! Have better germination rates and healthier seedlings by using our exclusive Little Dibby and Dibby XL seed sowing tools! Find your favorite color(s) at our:

• Etsy Shop
• Shopify Store
• Amazon Store

Thank you for listening and we'll see ya in the garden!

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On this episode, Sean tells you 4 different things you can do to prep your perennials in containers for fall and beyound.

Listen to this episode to know what you can do to make sure your perennials are healthy and ready for the fall and winter months!

If you want to see us cut back Coreopsis, Agastache, or Nepeta, watch one our more recent YouTube videos: https://youtu.be/vbZSoFdmYb0

Make sure to get your Little Dibby or Dibby XL at one of our three shops listed below so you are ready for fall seed sowing season!

• Etsy Shop
• Shopify
• Amazon

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On today's episode, learn how to sow these 7 perennial plants this fall and if they will grow in your garden!

The 7 perennials and their Eden Brothers links are:

1. New England Asters
2. Russell Lupine
3. English Lavender
4. Foxglove or Digitalis
5. Oriental Poppies
6. Black-eyed Susan
7. Shasta Daisy

For planting guides, follow this link!

Get ready for Fall vegetable and flower seed sowing season by having the right seed sowing tool!

Find your Little Dibby or Dibby XL at one of our shops/stores:

• Etsy Spoken Garden Shop
• Shopify Store
• Amazon

Thank you for listening!

Find more fun garden topics to learn about on our podcast page.

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In this episode, Sean tells you 3 different alternative options that can save you time when watering your plants. Listen to hear all three and save time while watering.

And, we'll see ya in the garden!

Products and links from this episode:

• Oya's
• Soaker Hoses
• Rain Barrels 
• Where to buy Little Dibby and Dibby XL
  • Etsy
  • Shopify
  • Amazon

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On today's episode, Sean talks about what plant heat stress is, what popular plants are susceptible, and what signs to look for in your garden.

Listen to this episode to hear if you have any of these popular plants in your garden and what to plant heat stress can look like.

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On today's episode, learn these five different reasons why your summer flowering bulbs aren't actually flowering and what you can do about it.

Sean lists these 5 reasons and lets you know exactly what you can do to make sure they flower next year!

Also, it's that time of year to buy your fall planted bulbs! They are going fast! ,So head over to EdenBrothers.com to start building your shopping cart. Buy your bulbs now while supplies last!

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On this episode, learn all about the Rex Begonia and how (if) to grow it in your garden! Sean breaks down what it needs to grow, what to expect for diseases and pests, and how to get the most out of your Rex Begonias. Listen to get the skinny on these beauties and click through the links below to learn even more!

Rex "Jurassic Dino" Series from Ball Horticulture

Spoken Garden Little Dibbies and Dibby XL's on

• Etsy Shop
• Amazon Store
• Shopify Store

Listen to more garden topics on your favorite platform or at SpokenGarden.com/Listen

Thank you for listening,

And we'll see ya in the garden!

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On this episode, Sean tells you about the 7 different kinds of Begonias out there, including ones that might even grow in your garden.

Listen to find out more! You never know until you try! 😉

Links in this episode:

• Eden Brothers Tuberouse Begonias
• Our YouTube Video "Shade Loving Perennials That Bloom During Summer"
• Spoken Garden Podcast Page

Thank you for listening and subscribing.

We'll see ya in the garden!

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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!

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