Petal and Plot- Plant Stories and Garden Tips

Pickle Pride & Garden Editing E:33

If you've ever visited a state fair in late summer, you may have had a pickle served on a stick, deep-fried, battered, stuffed, or wrapped. But pickles are more than just a fairground snack. They're one of humanity's oldest ways of preserving food. Today we're traveling thousands of years into the past to discover the history, science, and downright obsession with pickles. Have you ever looked at a garden bed you've spent years creating and thought, wow, I've made some choices. Nothing's technically wrong, the plants are healthy, but somehow you've got six things fighting for the same square foot, and a shrub that's now applying for its own zip code. Today we're talking about when it's time to edit, move, or completely remove plants from a mature garden, because sometimes the best thing you can add to a garden is less. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

Discussing Dahlias with Kelly Riordan E:32

Few flowers make a garden stop traffic quite like a dahlia. From tiny pom-poms to dinner plate-sized blooms, dahlias come in an almost unbelievable range of colors, shapes, and sizes. But behind those spectacular flowers is a gardener who knows the secrets of planting, feeding, staking, pinching, digging, and maybe even winning a ribbon or two at the county fair. Today we're talking to Kelly Reardon, an expert dahlia grower, to find out how this obsession begins and what it takes to grow those incredible show quality blooms, and whether there is actually such a thing as enough dahlias. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

Corn Sweat & Plant Forensics E:31

Picture an early August afternoon in the Midwest. The sun is blazing, the air feels thick enough to wear. You step outside and within minutes your shirt is damp, your hair is sticking to your face, and the weather app tells you it's ninety two degrees, but it feels like a hundred and eight. Today we're talking about corn sweat. By August, the garden starts sending alarming group text. The hydrangea has yellow leaves, the peony looks dusted with powdered sugar, and something has punched holes in the iris. Five minutes later, you're standing in the pesticide aisle diagnosing root rot, mites, and emotional abandonment from the one blurry photo you gave. Today we're talking late summer plant forensics. How to tell ordinary seasonal decline from disease, insect damage. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

Wildfires & Grasses E:30

The sun hangs low and red, and the air smells faintly of burning wood. A summer afternoon looks more like an apocalyptic sunset and an air alert pop oops and an alert pops up on your phone. Air quality is unhealthy. Today we're heading north into the vast boreal forest to look into why all these wildfires are happening. By August, the hostas have lost a bar fight with the slugs. The daylilies are wearing yesterday's makeup, and half the garden has stopped returning emails. Meanwhile, perennial grasses arrive backlit, windswept, feeding birds, sheltering insects, and acting like they were booked for a fall-fashion campaign. Today, we're talking about the beauties, the floppers, and the native grasses doing ecological work while looking fabulous. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

Joe Pye Weed & Shrub All Stars E:29

Who was Joe Pye? Was he a real person? Why has this towering wildflower become one of the most beloved plants in pollinator gardens? And how did a plant once gathered for medicine become a centerpiece of modern landscape design? Let's discover the remarkable story of Joe Pye Weed. Today we're talking about shrubs that deserve way more attention than they get. If you've been to a garden center lately, you've probably seen rows and rows of hydrangeas, boxwood, Diablo Ninebark, and maybe some spirea. They're all fine. But there are so many incredible shrubs hiding in plain sight. Today we're introducing the all-stars that deserve a spot in your landscape. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

Echinacea & Late Summer Color E:28

Today's story begins on the sweeping grasslands of North America. Brilliant purple blooms with spiky orange cones that almost seem to glow in the summer sunshine. Today, these flowers are sold in pharmacies, planted in gardens around the world, and brewed into teas believed to help fight off colds. This is the story of Echinacea. You know what's funny? Every garden center in May is screaming buy me, buy me. Meanwhile, the plants that actually steal the show in August are quietly sitting in the corner looking like they just rolled out of bed. Turns out gardening is a lot like high school. The popular kids in May weren't always the ones everyone remembers in August. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

Mint Yards & Garden Refreshes E:27

Today we're talking about one of the world's most recognizable herbs. Many gardeners even spend part of the summer trying to keep it from taking over their garden. But this humble plant has accompanied humanity for thousands of years, crossing continents, inspiring artists, and earning a place in kitchens and medicine cabinets around the world. Welcome to July Gardening, where your plants are either thriving, struggling, or dramatically pretending they need water every 15 minutes. Your petunias are exhausted, your weeds are winning, and your tomato plants have officially taken over the neighborhood. Today, we're figuring out what to cut, what to feed, and what plants we should just politely ignore. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

Honeyberries & Effective Watering E:26

When strawberries may still be green and blueberries and fruit cheese are just beginning to set their crops, hidden among the leaves of an unassuming shrub, clusters of deep blueberries are already ripening. Join me as we travel from the forests of Siberia and the mountains of Japan to the backyard gardens of Minnesota and beyond. This is the story of honey berries. Plants have a funny way of communicating. Too much water, they droop. Too little water, they droop. Today we're helping you decode the mystery of watering so your garden can thrive all summer long. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

Elderflowers & Companion Planting E:25

The elderflowers are blooming as we explore the culinary delights and medicinal properties of elderflowers and elderberries, as well as the folklore behind them and ways we can use the elder shrub to dye textiles and make musical instruments. Want a healthier garden with fewer pests and more blooms? Discover companion planting secrets that help plants thrive together. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

Lady Slippers & Insect Control E:24

Step back with us into the cool shade of Minnesota's forests and wetlands in search of one of the state's most beloved wildflowers, Lady Slippers, a flower so enchanting that it inspired legends, became Minnesota's state flower, and remains protected by law. Got bug problems in your garden? This week we go over how to identify insect damage, natural methods to save your plants, and how to invite beneficial insects into your garden to fight that fight for you. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

Foxglove Mysteries & Rabbit/Deer Proofing E: 23

The breathtaking cottage garden flower with a deadly secret, discover the folklore and medicinal properties of foxgloves, as well as growing tips to get your blooms to come back every year. And stop deer and rabbits from turning your garden into a buffet, this week learn the best plant choices, proven repellents, and wildlife-proof landscaping tips. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

Azalea Honey & The Chelsea Chop E: 22

Azaleas are known for their stunning color, but also have quite the interesting past, one that is millions of years old. Azaleas have left soldiers lying paralyzed in ditches, inspired poetry and folklore, and become the center of some massive celebrations. Have you ever tried the Chelsea Chop on plants in your garden? Tune in for all the how-to details and this might just become your new favorite garden trick. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

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Crabapple History & Fertilizing 101 E: 21

Follow along with us as we journey through the history of the crabapple from prehistoric times to the modern sweet apple. Crabapples have been prized by gardeners for their stunning colorful petals as well as the way they can perfume a garden. Ever feel lost trying to pick out the right fertilizer? What do those 3 numbers mean? Today we tackle everything you need to know about how to pick the right fertilizer for the right plants. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

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Morels and Lilacs & Garden Center Shopping E:20

When the lilacs are blooming here, the morels are popping up. Did you know that fungi are more closely related to animals than plants? Which begs the question- can vegans eat mushrooms? Find our more, plus some helpful lilac tips are thrown in too. Have ever been overwhelmed by picking plants at the garden store? Today we dive into some helpful things to think about when making plant decisions that help your garden thrive. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

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Perennial Vegetables & PLOT Design Method E:19

Plant it once and harvest for years, discover the low-effort, high-reward edible garden that keeps giving season after season. And stop guessing at the garden center, learn the PLOT method that turns random plants into stunning designer-worthy containers every time. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

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Serviceberries & Mulch Matters E: 18

Join us as we explore the origins of all the different names for service berries along with the rich history of this important native shrub and the deep ties that culture has tied to its names. Mulch comes in many forms, picking the right mulch and using in the right way can sometimes make or break gardening success, tune in for mulch tips. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

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Tulip Drama & Soil Success E: 17

There was a time when single tulip bulb once was once worth the cost of a luxurious home and also a time when eating tulip bulbs saved people from famine during war, tune in to hear more tulip lore. Want a successful garden? Creating the right soil for the right plants can make all the difference, tune in for tips on how to understand and modify the soil in your garden. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

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Milkweed Knitting & Dividing Perennials E: 16

Did you know you can knit with Milkweed seed fluff? Come discover why it is considered the 'cashmere of the prairie' and how it connects crafting to conservation. Are you thinking about dividing your perennials this spring? Tune in for tips and tricks for how, when, why to take care of them and expand your garden for free. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

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Ephemeral Stories & Pollinator Gardens E:15

Dive into ephemerals with us, plants that come up and flower briefly and then disappear, from folklore to medicinal uses to how to grow them yourself and all the scientific wonder behind the scenes. Interested in planting for pollinators? This week we explore ways build a habitat for pollinators in your garden in addition to planting plants that pollinators love. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

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Radish History & Succession Planting E: 14

From the pyramids to art work at holiday markets, radishes have been celebrated in some pretty interesting ways, hear their story and more about how easy they are to grow. Speaking of, this week we are talking about succession planting with vegetables in your garden for more food and perennials in your yard for more bloom times color. Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert. The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot Book a consultation: ⁠⁠⁠petalnplot.com⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

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