New Southern Garden

This week, Nathan talks about a special garden "within" your garden: the fall garden. Don't forget that there are several plants you can use in your garden that will bloom over autumn and provide one last "celebration" before the cold of winter arrives. Join Nathan as he talks about three of these plants that are easy to find and easy to grow: aster, hardy garden mum, and lycoris!

Ep. 391 | 3 Plants That Make Autumn Glow Nathan Wilson

From planting new plants, to lawn care, this week Nathan talks about a number of gardening tasks that you might want to consider doing sooner than later.

Ep. 390 | Don't Forget To Do This Over Fall... Nathan Wilson

episode 389

Plant These Spring Blooming Bulbs NOW!

This week, Nathan takes you underground! Before spring blooming bulbs can bloom, they usually need a period of cool/cold so planting sooner than later is important. Nathan discusses many types of bulbs that will make your garden glow this upcoming spring.

Ep. 389 | Plant These Spring Blooming Bulbs NOW! Nathan Wilson

episode 388

Growing Herbs in the Fall Garden

This week, Nathan walks you through the best herbs to plant in your garden this fall and early winter. He talks about how to grow them and ways you might use them in your kitchen. Just because summer is over doesn't mean your flavorful plants have to be over as well.

Ep. 388 | Growing Herbs in the Fall Garden Nathan Wilson

episode 387

Fall Color Explained, Microclimates, Evening Fragrance, Saving Seeds, and Plant Tags

This week, Nathan explains how fall color works and encourages you to look for microclimates in your own landscape in just a few steps. Then, he discusses why some flowers open up at night and release fragrance and talks about ways to use these in your own garden. Lastly, he wraps up the show talking about the importance of and how to collect your own seeds from your own plants and what information on a plant tag is helpful when purchasing a new plant.

Ep. 387 | Fall Color Explained, Microclimates, Evening Fragrance, Saving Seeds, and Plant Tags Nathan Wilson

episode 386

Fall Container Gardens, Late-Summer Pest Watch, and Winter Cover Crops

This week, Nathan starts off talking about how to rejuvenate your summer container gardens and get them looking good for the upcoming cool season. Then, he alerts you about a few pests you might be seeing in your landscape this time of year and talks about whether to be concerned about them or not. Lastly, Nathan goes to the vegetable garden to reveal one of the most important things you could do for your spring veggies right now: grow cover crops.

Ep. 386 | Fall Container Gardens, Late-Summer Pest Watch, and Winter Cover Crops Nathan Wilson

episode 385

Sow These Perennial Plant Seed NOW!

This week, Nathan talks about the importance of sowing your perennial plant seeds now instead of waiting until winter. Many perennial plant seeds need a period of cold, moist conditions in order to stimulate germination in the spring. Nathan talks about just a few of the plants you need to sow seed for right NOW!

Ep. 385 | Sow These Perennial Plant Seed NOW! Nathan Wilson

episode 384

What's Important for the September Garden

This week, Nathan answers more of your questions as we begin a new month of our gardening calendar: September. Nathan talks about the things you need to be doing this month that most people forget about. Then, he answers a question about mushrooms growing in a lawn. Not sure if your plants are getting too little water or too much? Nathan explains it all. Is now a good time to plant perennials? Listen in closely. Getting ready to prepare soil for fall planting? Nathan throws out the dirt on soil prep. He also talks about ways to deal with "garden burnout" during the summer and wraps up the show answering a question about fertilizing your garden in the late summer.

Ep. 384 | What's Important for the September Garden Nathan Wilson

Episode 383

Answering Gardeners' Questions

This week, Nathan answers your questions! From keeping perennials blooming through the heat to planting more "natural" and figuring out why your hydrangeas didn't bloom this year, join Nathan as he helps you out in your own, personal garden.

Ep. 383 | Answering Gardeners' Questions Nathan Wilson

episode 382

Lessons Our Gardens Teach

This week, Nathan exposes the lessons that our gardens can teach us...as long as we are paying attention. This show is definitely going to feel a little different but it's intended to inspire and uplift gardeners who are fatigued by late summer.

Ep. 382 | Lessons Our Gardens Teach Nathan Wilson

episode 381

Pet-Friendly Gardening

This week, Nathan talks about ways to keep your pets and garden safe as you garden with your pets! He begins with a list of plants that are quite toxic to pets (and humans) if ingested. Then, discusses ways to help keep your pets out of your garden beds but wraps up the talk with ways to enjoy the garden with your trusty furry friend by your side.

Ep. 381 | Pet-Friendly Gardening Nathan Wilson

Episode 380

Early August To-Do List

This week, Nathan talks about a number of tasks that you could tackle this week or next in the garden. Some might be more critical than others in your garden, but all are quite timely.

Ep. 380 | Early August To-Do List Nathan Wilson

Episode 380

Plants That Make Your Garden Look Rich

Looking to make your humble abode look as impressive as a mansion? Try these plants that literally make your garden look "rich."

Ep. 380 | Plants That Make Your Garden Look Rich Nathan Wilson

Episode 379

Tomato Tips, Summer Shrub Pruning, Deadheading and Dividing Perennials, and Watering in Summer

This week, Nathan helps you shape up your garden at the end of July. From tomatoes and shrubs, to fall vegetables and perennial deadheading, Nathan reminds you of the things you might want to start doing this weekend!

Ep. 379 | Tomato Tips, Summer Shrub Pruning, Deading and Dividing Perennials, and Watering in Summer Nathan Wilson

episode 378

Late-Summer/Fall Blooming Perennials

This week, Nathan helps your late-summer and fall gardens by revealing some awesome plants that will put on the biggest bloom show for one of the toughest times of year. With plenty of natives on the list, you'll be supporting your local wildlife too at such a critical point their season.

Ep. 378 | Late-Summer/Fall Blooming Perennials Nathan Wilson

episode 377

Growing A Native Woodland Garden

This week, Nathan takes you through the many layers of our woodlands to help you grow your own native woodland garden. With a few design principles and many plant options, Nathan guides you down a trail of shady cultivation many people don't think is possible. Embrace the shade and grow a unique garden!

Ep. 377 | Growing A Native Woodland Garden Nathan Wilson

episode 376

The Plants That Made America

This week, Nathan celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States by talking about the plants that made this country and how you can grow these same plants in your own garden!

Ep. 376 | The Plants That Made America Nathan Wilson

Episode 375

The Problems with Summer Veggies

This week, Nathan talks about some of the common issues you might be finding in your vegetable patch and how to deal with them.

Ep. 375 | The Problems with Summer Veggies Nathan Wilson

episode 374

Easiest Houseplants, Easiest Hydrangeas, Easiest Vegetables

This week, Nathan encourages the new and the seasoned gardener to try something new with these super-easy-to-grow plants!

Ep. 374 | Easiest Houseplants, Easiest Hydrangeas, Easiest Vegetables Nathan Wilson

episode 372

Nathan's New Perennials | Part One

This week, Nathan talks about some of the new perennial plants he has added into his perennial plant borders this year.

Ep. 372 | Nathan's New Perennials | Part One Nathan Wilson