Why have some incredibly beautiful plants, like burning bush, been banned in Minnesota? We explore why and discuss native alternatives to plant instead. This week we are also doing a deep dive into how to plan your garden around color palettes and texture variety.

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.

The humble carrot has a wild past, ancient Afghan roots, poisonous look-alikes, and a World War 11 propaganda myth that still survives today. Not sure which vegetables to start inside and which are better off being directly sewn into you garden? This week we are talking about the best ways to start vegetable seeds.

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.

It's time to tap our Maple trees here in Minnesota so this week we're exploring the history and science behind making Maple Syrup, something everyone can do, even if you only have a tree or two. And we are doing a deep dive into how to clean, care for, and revive your garden tools to get ready for spring gardening to keep them lasting and in good shape for years to come.

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

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.