Nest in Style on Horticulture Radio :: Episode 1: Solutions for Small Space Gardening

Welcome to the first episode of Nest in Style on Horticulture Radio. In this episode, co-hosts Jayme Jenkins and Teresa O’Connor share plants, products and tools that are ideal for small outdoor spaces. Regardless of the size of your garden, you’ll find tips to make gardening more enjoyable.

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Create Impact with Small Space Plants

'Heirloom Pepperbox' Poppy. Photo: Renee's Seeds

Elderberry Sambucus nigra. Photo: Teresa O'Connor

Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Little Honey'. Photo: GardenImport.com

‘Black Mondo’ grasses and ‘Lime Rickey’ heuchera
‘Peewee’ or ‘Little Honey’ oakleaf hydrangea
‘Golden Fleece’ dwarf goldenrod
‘Bloomerang’ reblooming lilacs
‘Madelene Hill’ rosemary (overwinters in Zone 6), plus other herbs
‘Summer Ice’ daphne
Sweet Box or Sarcoccoca
Elder trees and Elder fritters from Seasonal Wisdom
‘Heirloom Pepperbox’ poppies from Renee’s Garden Seeds
‘Edible Red Leaf’ amaranth from Botanical Interest
‘Scarlet Sentinel’ columnar apple tree (disease resistant)
‘Tom Thumb’ peas from Seed Savers Exchange

Great Products for Small Space Gardens

Woolly Pockets	Feeney Cable Trellis	EarthBox
Alessi Kiwi Watering Can	H Potter Dome Trellis	OXO Pour and Store

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Coming Next: Join us in March for another episode of Nest in Style on Horticulture Radio. We’re talking seeds, and we’ll tell you about great products and tools that make growing plants from seeds more enjoyable.

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About Nest In Style

Nest in Style on Horticulture Radio is a monthly podcast series that introduces gardeners to innovative tools and products, while sharing valuable horticulture information at the same time. Along with the latest tools, plants and products for your garden, Nest in Style on Horticulture Radio also examines time-tested solutions that keep on performing. You’ll find plenty of product tips and gardening advice in these podcasts, whether you are a beginner or have gardened for years.Your co-hosts include Jayme Jenkins, who recently co-authored “Garden Rules” (Cool Springs Press, 2011). As an OSU-trained Home Horticulturalist, do-it-yourselfer and social media enthusiast, Jayme is the owner of aHa! Modern Living, a design-oriented home and garden store based in Eugene, Oregon. Find Jayme on Twitter, Facebook and her blog at aHaModernLiving.com.Joining her is Teresa O’Connor, co-author of “Grocery Gardening” (Cool Springs Press, 2010). Trained as a Master Gardener in California and Idaho, Teresa is a writer and speaker, who shares gardening, seasonal folklore and local food information as Seasonal Wisdom to thousands on Twitter, Facebook and her blog seasonalwisdom.com. Do you have a story to share with Nest in Style on Horticulture Radio? Contact nestinstyle@gmail.com.Past episodes of Nest in Style can be found on ahahomeandgarden.com

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13 thoughts on “Nest in Style on Horticulture Radio :: Episode 1: Solutions for Small Space Gardening”

Janet Ferguson on February 16, 2011 at 3:26 pm said:

Tons of information on this podcast. Thank you.
Tip: While listening to this podcast, I typed notes on plants into the ‘comment’ box. Then highlighted my notes, copied and pasted into a word document for future reference.
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- Teresa O'Connor on February 16, 2011 at 4:11 pm said:
  
  Janet: Thanks for your tip. Jayme and I are thrilled you were able to gather so much information. Teresa O’Connor
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Sandy Hunter on February 16, 2011 at 11:33 am said:

I really enjoyed your first broadcast. I am a zone 4b so most of the plants were not friendly to us. I hope you do hit the colder zones in your future additions. I did share this on Facebook.
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- Teresa O'Connor on February 16, 2011 at 2:39 pm said:
  
  Thanks for your comments, Sandy. We’ll try to cover some interesting topics for cold weather gardeners soon on Nest in Style on Horticulture Radio. Happy gardening. Teresa O’Connor
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Nicky on February 15, 2011 at 1:46 pm said:

I’m loving this podcast! Still listening and almost have a whole page of notes…
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- Teresa O'Connor on February 15, 2011 at 2:04 pm said:
  
  Nicky: That’s great. Jayme and I are delighted you found the podcast helpful. Thanks so much for stopping by. Teresa O’Connor
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Jeanne on February 15, 2011 at 10:14 am said:

Love this podcast. Full of hardworking tips and plant info. I jotted lots of notes and will now look for Bloomerang Lilac to replance my giant out-of-control lilac wall; and will check out Daphnes and Madeline Hill Rosemary.
Thanks!
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- Jeanne on February 15, 2011 at 10:15 am said:
  
  Meant “replace” not “replance” but perhaps that’s a good word to use for replacing plants…”replance.”
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  - Nest In Style on February 15, 2011 at 10:50 am said:
    
    I love it Jeanne, “replance.” Makes sense to me! Report back about the plants in the podcast, we’d like to know how they work for your garden space. ~ Jayme
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    - Teresa O'Connor on February 15, 2011 at 2:05 pm said:
      
      I agree with Jayme. We’d love to hear more about how these plants and products perform in your area.
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Annie Haven/Authentic Haven Brand on February 15, 2011 at 8:43 am said:

Wonderful podcast on small space gardening I can’t wait to tune in for future podcasts You garden gals Rock!
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- Nest In Style on February 15, 2011 at 1:39 pm said:
  
  Thanks for your support Annie! ~ Jayme
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  - Teresa O'Connor on February 15, 2011 at 2:06 pm said:
    
    Thanks Annie. It’s funny how even large gardens still need to have intimate small spaces. Teresa
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