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The Timber Press podcast

The Timber Press gardening podcast highlights conversations with our authors, the experts and authorities in the gardening world and beyond, from design to sustainability, edibles to ornamentals. You can subscribe to the podcast using iTunes or RSS.

Sean Hogan

Sean Hogan is the co-founder of Cistus Design in Portland, Oregon, a nursery world-famous for its collection of rare plants and display gardens. He was formerly a horticulturist at the University of California, Berkeley Botanic Garden, where he managed the New World Desert, Australia/New Zealand, Africa, and California-cultivar gardens. He lectures widely, is a frequent contributor to horticultural journals such as Rock Garden Quarterly and Pacific Horticulture, and was the chief consultant for Flora: A Gardener's Encyclopedia.

Episode #15:

Sean Hogan interview, part 4 of 4

Sean talks about selecting plants for your climate that'll survive the winter. (9:00)

Or you can download episode #15 as an MP3 (12.9 MB).

Episode #14:

Sean Hogan interview, part 3 of 4

Sean talks about his favorite broad-leaved evergreens and cold-hardiness. (9:26)

Or you can download episode #14 as an MP3 (12.9 MB).

Episode #13:

Sean Hogan interview, part 2 of 4

Sean talks about the range of places where broad-leaved evergreens can grow, how local climates affect zone ratings, when leaves drop and what to do with them. (9:11)

Or you can download episode #13 as an MP3 (12.8 MB).

Episode #12:

Sean Hogan interview, part 1 of 4

Sean talks about broad-leaved evergreens, what they are, and why he thinks more people should grow them. (8:58)

Or you can download episode #12 as an MP3 (12.7 MB).

Tom Fischer

Before moving to Portland, Oregon in 2004, Tom was the editor of Horticulture magazine in Boston, Massachusetts. His experiences as a bi-coastal gardener and his inexhaustible curiosity about plants have shaped his new garden, which in 2008 was profiled in The Oregonian. A prolific writer as well as an editor, his articles have been featured in magazines such as Garden Design, Gardens Illustrated, and Martha Stewart Living.

Episode #11:

Tom Fischer interview, part 2 of 2

Tom talks about watering and organic practices, what do to with plants that won't grow, going beyond aesthetics, and what's going on in his personal garden. (14:52)

Or you can download episode #11 as an MP3 (23.3 MB).

Episode #10:

Tom Fischer interview, part 1 of 2

Tom talks about successful plant combinations and thinking beyond just flowers, as well as using shape to avoid boredom and where to get new plants. (15:00)

Or you can download episode #10 as an MP3 (23.3 MB).

Douglas W. Tallamy

Douglas W. Tallamy is Professor and Chair of the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware in Newark, where he has written more than 65 research articles and has taught insect taxonomy, behavioral ecology, and other subjects.

Episode #9:

Doug Tallamy interview, part 5 of 5

Doug talks about what best to replace your lawn with, the most destructive landscaping practice, and the difference between native and invasive insects. (11:29)

Or you can download episode #9 as an MP3 (15.1 MB).

Episode #8:

Doug Tallamy interview, part 4 of 5

Doug talks about whether you can make a difference in the world by what you plant, and getting more plants into your yard. (9:15)

Or you can download episode #8 as an MP3 (12.4 MB).

Episode #7:

Doug Tallamy interview, part 3 of 5

Doug talks about what constitutes a "native" plant, the spread of invasive species, herbicides, and organic gardening. (9:24)

Or you can download episode #7 as an MP3 (12.5 MB).

Episode #6:

Doug Tallamy interview, part 2 of 5

Doug talks about which native plants give the most bang for the buck, finding a balance between native and non-native plants, and getting the biodiversity message out. (11:11)

Or you can download episode #6 as an MP3 (15 MB).

Episode #5:

Doug Tallamy interview, part 1 of 5

Doug talks about the crisis facing wildlife populations, how it affects us, and why insects are our friends. (8:02)

Or you can download episode #5 as an MP3 (10.5 MB).

Tracy DiSabato-Aust

Tracy DiSabato-Aust, aka "the Queen of Deadheading," has earned international acclaim as one of America's most entertaining and knowledgeable garden writers and professional speakers. A gifted and award-winning designer, and a dynamic speaker, Tracy combines artistic vision with practical horticultural strategies.

Episode #4:

Tracy DiSabato-Aust interview, part 4 of 4

Tracy talks about fixing your soil by amending it, and the problems of over-mulching. (7:37)

Or you can download episode #4 as an MP3 (10.8 MB).

Episode #3:

Tracy DiSabato-Aust interview, part 3 of 4

Tracy talks about more of her favorite plants, and selecting the right plant for the right place. (8:17)

Or you can download episode #3 as an MP3 (11.6 MB).

Episode #2:

Tracy DiSabato-Aust interview, part 2 of 4

Tracy shares her top tips for making your garden look professional. (9:09)

Or you can download episode #2 as an MP3 (12.8 MB).

Episode #1:

Tracy DiSabato-Aust interview, part 1 of 4

Tracy talks about how to select plants, some of her favorite plants, and how to stay sane in the garden center. (9:16)

Or you can download episode #1 as an MP3 (13 MB).