This week we answer your questions from the month of September! (Sorry we are a bit delayed, but football takes priority air time over the fall season). Erik from south Louisiana is having a hard time growing beets, so Nathan breaks down a few points that might help bring him a little more success. Then, we travel to Kentucky where Martha is moving houses and wants to take her plant babies along with her! Nathan talks about the best way and time to make sure her plants have a successful move. If you have questions that need answering, feel free to contact us at our website or on Facebook and Instagram!

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Ep. 137- Q&A Week- Growing Beets and Moving Perennials

Do you ever get jealous of those magazine covers that flaunt those gorgeous fall containers? It's almost like the creators of the magazine have a secret recipe for designing them. This week, Nathan gives you three steps to creating a stunning fall planter. From plant shape and form to color to texture, Nathan describes plant characteristics to look for in the garden centers to create a fall container that shines above all others!

Ep. 136- Creating Stunning Fall Planters

This week on New Southern Garden, we remember the events and lives lost on September 11 twenty years ago. Nathan talks about a beautiful memorial garden, The Garden of Reflection, located in Pennsylvania. Be sure to check out images and videos of this garden online or take a visit in person! Next, Nathan reminds you what activities need to be done ASAP to help prevent winter weeds in your lawn, ornamental beds, and veggie gardens! Lastly, Nathan adds more selection to the list of new plants to use in your fall and winter garden.

Ep. 135- 9/11 Memorial Garden, Preventing Weeds, and More Fall Garden Plants

This week, Nathan starts off the show with a brief discussion about one of his key inspirations in his gardening life and, really, life in general: his mother. Recently, he lost his mother to a battle with a strange and rare form of cancer. Thanks for listening as he introduces you to his mother in a special way. Then, he contemplates the seasons of gardening as compared to our own "seasons of life". Nathan reminds you of gardening tasks that must be done ASAP to help strengthen your garden babies before fall and winter come. Lastly, Nathan goes beyond pansies and mums for autumn color in the garden with ideas of other plants to grow this fall.

Ep. 134- My Mother, Seasons of Life, Labor Day Tasks, and Fall Plants

This week Nathan answers your questions! Mary wonders if now is a good time to hard prune her evergreen shrubs. Scott has a worm issue on all of his vegetable plants. Alma has a banana tree that needs a new home. Leigh wonders if she can start her fall vegetable garden now. Listen as Nathan helps out these dedicated listeners!

Ep. 133- Q&A Week: Pruning Shrubs, Insect Problems, Banana Trees, and Fall Veggies

Nathan discusses how-to grow your very own pomegranates! Pomegranates have been around the south since Spanish settlers brought them over in the 16th century. Much has changed since then, so Nathan gives you the recommendations you need to get your own pomegranate orchard started. It will be easier than you think!

Ep. 132- A Discussion on Growing Pomegranates

This week, join Nathan as he gives the ins and outs of growing blackberries and raspberries. From planting, trellising, pruning, and enjoying growing them, you'll be ready to grow your own!

Ep. 131- A Discussion on Growing Blackberries and Raspberries

Figs are probably one of the best summertime fruits found in our southern gardens! They are relatively easy to grow, easy to propagate, nearly pest-free, and wonderfully delicious! Nathan discusses about everything you need to know to get your own fig orchard growing! Picking the right location and variety is the starting point. Then, Nathan talks about pruning, fertilizing, and solving a few concerns that might arise. Follow Nathan's lead for homegrown figs you can pick right off the branch!

Ep. 130- A Discussion on Growing Figs

This week Nathan answers your gardening questions!

Ep. 129- Q&A Week: Rejuvenating Roses, Pruning Hydrangeas, and Squash Bug

Summer wears down both the gardener and the garden! After your beautiful plants from spring have bloomed at least once and dealt with Southern heat and humidity, they might begin to look a bit sad. Yellow, "wilty", or brown leaves and stems might be just a few of the signs of summer tired plants. This week, Nathan gives you tips on rejuvenating these tired plants so they become vigorous and blossoming again! He also discusses a few places to go and read about gardening topics and stories.

Ep. 128- Reviving Summer-Tired Plants

Sure you can add plants to your garden by purchasing them in a local garden center...that's always a good thing to do! But this week Nathan gives you his top 5 secrets to making more plants from ones you already have...for free!

Ep. 127- Secrets to Making Free Plants

Get your coverage on! This week, Nathan talks about plants that work well to cover an unsightly view or cover and protect the soil. From arborvitaes to tea olives, Nathan talks about plants that grow large enough to create a screen or hedge to create privacy and keep pesky neighbors' eyes away. Then, he switches gears and draws your attention to the soil and plants that cover the ground. Creeping Jenny, Asiatic Jasmine, and creeping thyme are just a few he talks about!

Ep. 126- Covering a View and Covering the Ground with Plants

Happy July 4th weekend! In honor of America's birthday, Nathan discusses the people, the plants, and the places of the 1700s that have influenced the way we garden today. From Monticello to Southern Magnolia, it's a conversation suited to celebrating our American Gardening Heritage!

Ep. 125- The Founding Gardeners of America

This week, Nathan answers your gardening questions! He starts off by answering Shane's question about Japanese Pieris and ponders five different reasons why it might not be blooming. Then, Kathleen asks about plants that make great "passalong plants". Passalong plants are plants that gardeners can easily share with great success! He lists three characteristics that plants need in order to be considered passalong plants and then describes three perennial lilies that fit the bill! Be sure to send us your question for next month's Q&A Week!

Ep. 124- June Q&A Week: Japanese Pieris and "Passalong" Plants

When and how to water is a very confusing subject! Unfortunately, there's no sure-fire template but this week Nathan gives you his tips and suggestions for watering container plants, newly planted plants, and more established plants. Hint: Monitor Before You Moisturize! Then, Nathan goes to the mailbag to talk about an interesting and unique plant one of our valued listeners has suggested, Cypress Spurge!

Ep. 123- Watering Wisely and Cypress Spurge

Each week our host, Nathan Wilson, brings you current gardening topics, how-to’s, and answers your landscape questions. From vegetables to trees and shrubs, soil and seed-starting, Nathan brings you time-tested and researched information to make your southern garden successful. Things are changing in the south, so should the way we garden. Let’s grow something new…together.

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