Garden Talk: Plant triage and Japanese gardens

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
A traditional Japanese garden with moss-covered ground, stone lantern, stepping stones, trees, and a wooden building with large windows.
From the book “Japanese Gardens.” Courtesy of Tuttle Publishing

Hot weather has arrived and we talk with Lis Friemoth about how we can help our plants get through. Then we talk to the author of a new book on the art of Japanese Gardens.

Featured in this Episode

  • Help for struggling plants

    Too much heat and not enough water is hard on us – and worse for our gardens. We talk with horticulturist Lis Friemoth about how to help your plants as they struggle through the hottest months.

  • The art of Japanese Gardens

    Every part of a Japanese garden is intentional and symbolic. We talk to the author of a book on the subject about what we can find in these beautiful and tranquil gardens.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Lis Friemoth Guest
  • Geeta Mehta Guest
  • Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
  • Jeff Robbins Technical Director

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