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Native Ferns
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In this episode, we talk with Virginia Master Naturalist Kit Sheffield all about native ferns. The plant profile is on Strawflower and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Pilfered Petals from Christy Page of Green Prints. • BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... (about:invalid#zCSafez) . • If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: • ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 132: Moss Gardening • https://washingtongardener.blogspot.c... • ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 135: Plants for Shade • https://washingtongardener.blogspot.c... • Show Notes: • 01:15 - Welcome Kit Sheffield, Virginia Master Naturalist and Fern Enthusiast • 01:35 - Kit talks about his early gardening experience • 04:58 - Kit discusses his geography and growing conditions in Vienna, VA • 06:37 - Was Kit’s career related to plants? • 10:31 - Kit talks about the scientific names of plants • 12:45 - Kit discusses being on the board of the Virginia Native Plant Society’s Potowmack Chapter • 14:38 - Kit talks about invasive plants • 16:43 - The origins/evolution of ferns • 20:55 - Spores vs Seeds • 23:22 - Advantages of producing spores instead of seeds • 26:42 - Reproductive life cycle of ferns • 26:50 - Asexual reproduction of ferns • 29:16 - Sexual reproduction of ferns • 32:56 - Native ferns that are good garden choices • 33:11 - What ferns would Kit recommend for a dry shade area? • 33:27 - Sensitive Fern • 34:48 - Christmas Fern • 38:11 - Cinnamon Fern • 41:58 - Ferns are fairly deer-proof • 43:26 - Ostrich Fern • 45:13 - Interrupted Fern • 46:15 - Lady Fern • 49:17 - Are there any fern issues that people should look out for? • 49:28 - Invasive ferns? • 50:22 - Japanese Climbing Fern • 52:03 - Where to contact Kit? [email protected] • 52:41 - Final fern thoughts from Kit • 55:24 - Strawflower Plant Profile • 56:52 - What’s new in the garden this week? Calendula, Brazilian verbena, and Mexican bush sage are all looking great • 57:54 - Garden tips of the week: Differences between frost and freeze, and hearty gladiolus can stay in the ground, but non-hearty ones should be dug before a killing frost or freeze • 59:40 - Upcoming local gardening events: Maryland Native Plant Society Zoom Meeting, Brookside Gardens’ Festive Centerpieces Workshop, and Ladew Topiary Gardens’ A Ladew Christmas • 1:01:34 - Pilfered Petals: A Tale of Greed and Gardens • 1:03:24 - Thank you for listening! Become a supporter • We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...) Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. • And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! • Episode Credits: • Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz • Interview Edit and Show Notes: Zachary Intrater • Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany • Recorded on 11-16-2024. • --- • Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
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