Episode 120: Listen here!

Today on the show, Maggie and Dave sit down to share what is going to be hot and popular in the upcoming 2022 gardening season based on what the “trend-setters,” gardening reports and media are saying. But first….

Maggie’s Fav Thing: Dr.Bonnie Henry Pollinator Blend of Cosmos from West Coast Seeds

Dave’s Fav Thing: Ivan Kupala Heirloom Tomatoes

*Photo courtesy of Croatian Seeds Store*

This week, Dave answers a listener’s question about how to safely bring plants indoors for Fall/Winter and avoiding bringing in fungus gnats. Tune in to hear his tips and what safe, organic products to use!

Maggie answers another common listener’s question about caring for newly planted Spruce trees, specifically how much should you be watering your trees this late in the season. Maggie gives some easy tips on how to tell if your tree has enough moisture. Tune in to hear her watering practices for tree lines!

This Week’s Episode Covers:

What Garden Media Group’s Trend Report is saying for 2022
Pantone’s 2022 Colours of the Year to look out for in the garden
The emerging trend of finding new ways to connect to nature and wellness
The deepening impulse to shop/eat local leading gardeners to push boundaries with what you can grow in the garden
Top gardening tech solutions to look for in 2022 — watering, light meters and plant ID apps
The love of “gardening hacks” and easy DIYs
“Honesty posts” showing the behind the scenes look at some of the negative sides of the plant world
“Old school” gardening tools that are making a resurgence
Unusual, specialty-bred edibles and flowers
The popularity in foraging continuing to grow and the idea of bringing it to your own backyard
The boom in cut flower sales in 2021 and to continue in 2022
Native plants taking off in popularity for various purposes - medicines, dyes and tinctures
Plants that grow underwater
Moving away from peat moss in horticulture