In this podcast I give you helpful hints while scouring the plant catalogs, including information on AAS, AARS, PPA, Proven Winners, and more. Then I answer gardeners’ questions on successfully starting seeds indoors. Next Kristin Gies joins me for tips dusting off and cleaning up your houseplants. I finish off with a favorite new product, Bionic gloves, for comfort and protection while gardening.

I have some great gardening tips on how to plant hardy bulbs when winter gets the ground a bit crunchy. I then answer gardeners' questions on strawberries and dividing Annabelle hydrangea. I'll discuss how to stop animals from damaging your bulbs. I finish with a great garden tool for protecting your bulbs, the bulb cage from Gardener's Supply Company.

I'll give advise on caring for bulbs in spring and throughout the year. Then I answer gardeners' questions on redbud and plants to attract birds and butterflies. I'll offer ways to protect your bulbs from animals. I'll finish with some tips on fertilizing with Milorganite.

I'll start with a few ideas to get you started. AAS winning osteospermum or there's the Perennial Plant of the Year, Rozanne geranium and much more. I'll discuss indoor plants sporting yellow leaves. Don't forget to call or email me with your favorite product! Garden websites to visit: All-America Selections, Perennial Plant Association, All American Daylilies