DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden

Sean and Allison McManus

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The DIY Garden Minute by Spoken Garden is a quick podcast to help you become a better gardener right now. No matter what level of gardener you are, we are here to help you build your garden care knowledge and skills fast!

Sean is part of the dynamic-duo of Spoken Garden, with his wife Allison McManus. Together they create garden content for beginner and advanced gardeners everywhere to help them become better gardeners. Learn more about them and their journey at spokengarden.com.

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When to Fertilize Your Bulbs - DIY Garden Minute

On this episode, Sean breaks down the best times to fertilize your bulbs. Listen to hear the 4 level process of when you can add fertilizer to your bulbs to keep them healthy!   Links in this episode: __ __ __   * Thank you for listening!  You can find other quick-tip garden topics on our podcast page at spokengarden.com https://spokengarden.com/ and click Listen https://spokengarden.com/podcast at the top of the page. And subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss future quick garden episodes! We'll see ya in the Garden!    All rights reserved for Spoken Garden https://spokengarden.com. Music by Benjamin Tissot https://www.bensound.com.

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Mar 30, 2024
10 New Summer Flowers from Seed - DIY Garden Minute

On this episode, we share 10 new summer flowers that you can grow from seed from our favorite online seed source, Eden Brothers. The ten are listed below with links to each, along with some other helpful links. Happy seed sowing and flowering growing! * __ __ *   * Eden Brothers easy online sowing and growing instruction https://grow.edenbrothers.com/planting-guides/s at grow.edenbrothers.com/planting-guides/  *   * Use our coupon code: SPOKENGARDEN (all one word) at checkout for 15% off your total order.  *   * Checkout our YouTube channel at YouTube.com/spokengarden.    All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot https://bensound.com.

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Mar 05, 2024
How to Treat Your Seeds - DIY Garden Minute

On today's episode, it's all about how we treat our seeds to give them the best chance to germinate. There are different seed treatments out there to improve your germination rate and in this episode we cover the three main ones with seed examples: 1) Soaking, 2) Scarifying, and 3) Cold Stratification. Listen to hear seed examples that need one of more of these treatments and understand seed treatments better.   Links in this episode: __ __ __   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

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Feb 28, 2024
2024 Gardening and What's New This Year! - DIY Garden Minute

On this episode, hear what we are up to at the beginning of 2024 and what's on the horizon! Also, hear how you can start your 2024 gardening the right way! Check out our January 6th Live on YouTube:    Sow your seeds at the right depth everytime with a Dibby! __ __ Thank you for listening!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot https://www.bensound.com.

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Jan 12, 2024
5 Garden Trends To Watch For 2024 - DIY Garden Minute

On this episode, you'll learn what 5 new garden trends to watch for in the new year (2024) and how you can add them to your garden! This episode is based off of Garden Media Groups yearly "Garden Trends" for 2024 and you can get the full report, including all 7 trends, by going to GardenMediaGroup.com and signing up for the report!   Watch us talk about these five trends in our latest Garden Weekly News Roundup on Youtube!   Seed sowing starts right now (especially for peppers, tomatoes, and other plants)! Get your Little Dibby or Dibby XL Now to start sowing your seeds at the right depth, everytime! __ __   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot https://www.bensound.com.

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Dec 27, 2023
Quick 2023 Garden Roundup and Happy Holidays to You - DIY Garden Minute

On this episode, we share some 2023 garden highlights with you and some lessons learned. Listen to hear what happened this year in our garden and click through to actually watch these on YouTube. Also, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays to you.🎄🎅 We'll see ya in the new year and we will definitely see you in the garden! ProvenWinners ColorChoice Hydrangeas in this episode: __ __ Garden Highlights: __ __   You can find other quick-tip garden topics on our podcast page at spokengarden.com https://spokengarden.com/ and click Listen https://spokengarden.com/podcast at the top of the page.    All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

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Dec 22, 2023
USDA Hardiness Map Update – Is It Still Useful? - DIY Garden Minute

On this episode, Sean tells you why the USDA Hardiness Zone Map is still relevant and why you should still use it when gardening. The map was updated this past November and there were differring opinions on if the map is still useful. Hear Sean's take.  If you are looking for more garden-related news, check out our new YouTube video series we started, Weekly Garden News Roundup!   Thank you for Listening and we'll see ya in the garden!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

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Dec 15, 2023
🎁7 Great Garden Gifts for 2023 - DIY Garden Minute Ep259🎄

On today's episode, we tell you about 7 great garden gifts for any level of gardener. Hear which gifts we highlight and describe, AND which will fit the needs of your garden or that gardener you need to buy for this holiday season. See the garden gift list below and follow links to each specific gift. Gift List: __ __   Thank you for listening. 😊👍 We'll see ya in the garden!   Visit us at spokengarden.com https://spokengarden.com and checkout Benjamin Tissot's music https://www.bensound.com/.

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Dec 07, 2023
🤔5 Steps to Store Dahlia Bulbs For Winter 😮 - DIY Garden Minute

On today's episode, Sean tells you the steps to store your dahlia bulbs and other bulbs over this winter. Listen to hear these 5 easy and proven steps to safely store your bulbs this winter. Want more bulb tips? Pick through and watch our bulb videos on YouTube!😮😀 Click this link to learn more.👍🏼 Dibbies as Holiday Gifts: __ __ All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

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Nov 16, 2023
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Transplanting Plants Any Time of Year - DIY Garden Minute

On today's episode, hear three different transplanting mistakes to avoid and how to avoid them. Visit our YouTube channel for more fall gardening and transplanting tips by clicking this link! Also, if you want to sow your vegetable and flower seeds at the right depth everytime, visit our Etsy shop and Amazon to get your very own Little Dibby and Dibby XL! __ __   And, we'll see you in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot https://www.bensound.com/.

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Oct 30, 2023
Why Fall Planting of Perennials is a Great Idea - DIY Garden Minute

On todays episode, Sean tells you why Fall is a great time to plant perennials into your garden. Listen to hear there 4 different reasons to understand better why you should consider planting perennials this fall and hear examples of perennials to plant. Also, if you are sowing vegetable or flower seeds this fall, head over to our Etsy or Amazon shops to find your Little Dibby or Dibby XL to help you plant each seed at the right depth. __ __   Thanks for listening and we'll see you in the garden!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden https://www.spokengarden.com. Music by Benjamin Tissot https://www.bensound.com/.

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Oct 24, 2023
4 Perennials That Can Flower in Fall and Spring - DIY Garden Minute

On this episode, it's all about double-duty flowering! These 4 perennials can flower in both the fall and spring for you. It's about finding that sweet-spot of growing conditions AND if any of these plants will grow in your garden. Listen to find out if you can grow any of these 4 perennials or what double-flowering plants need to give you two doses of color each year! Fall is here and it's cool-season vegetable seed sowing season. Get your very own Little Dibby or Dibb XL garden tool! Pick from 5 different colors! __ __ Thank you for listening and make sure to subscribe. We'll see ya in the garden!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

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Oct 09, 2023
3 Things You Need to Do This Fall BEFORE Mulching Your Container Plants - DIY Garden Minute

On this episode, hear what you need to do BEFORE you put mulch in and around your container plants. These three things will set your plants up (and you!) for success for the months and seasons ahead! Check out how to do each of these 3 things by heading over to our @YouTube channel to watch our quick #shorts videos: https://www.youtube.com/@SpokenGarden/shorts Have all your seed sowing supplies ready, including your seed dibbers and widgers. The Little Dibby and Dibby XL help you sow your seeds at the right depth, every time! Have better germination rates and healthier seedlings by using our exclusive Little Dibby and Dibby XL seed sowing tools! Find your favorite color(s) at our: __ __   Thank you for listening and we'll see ya in the garden!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

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Sep 25, 2023
4 Ways to Prep Your Perennials in Containers at Summers End - DIY GM

On this episode, Sean tells you 4 different things you can do to prep your perennials in containers for fall and beyound. Listen to this episode to know what you can do to make sure your perennials are healthy and ready for the fall and winter months! If you want to see us cut back Coreopsis, Agastache, or Nepeta, watch one our more recent YouTube videos: https://youtu.be/vbZSoFdmYb0   Make sure to get your Little Dibby or Dibby XL at one of our three shops listed below so you are ready for fall seed sowing season! __ __   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

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Sep 14, 2023
7 Perennial Seeds to Sow This Fall - DIY Garden Minute

On today's episode, learn how to sow these 7 perennial plants this fall and if they will grow in your garden! The 7 perennials and their Eden Brothers links are: __ __ For planting guides, follow this link! Get ready for Fall vegetable and flower seed sowing season by having the right seed sowing tool! Find your Little Dibby or Dibby XL at one of our shops/stores: __ __   Thank you for listening! Find more fun garden topics to learn about on our podcast page.   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot https://www.bensound.com/.

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Aug 31, 2023
3 Time Saving Options to Simplify Garden Watering - DIY Garden Minute

In this episode, Sean tells you 3 different alternative options that can save you time when watering your plants. Listen to hear all three and save time while watering. And, we'll see ya in the garden! Products and links from this episode: __ __ __ All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

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Aug 09, 2023
What is Plant Heat Stress and What Plants are Affected - DIY Garden Minute

On today's episode, Sean talks about what plant heat stress is, what popular plants are susceptible, and what signs to look for in your garden. Listen to this episode to hear if you have any of these popular plants in your garden and what to plant heat stress can look like. * Now, fall is right around the corner so make sure you have all your seed sowing supplies and tools ready to start sowing soon! Our exclusive, one of a kind Little Dibby and Dibby XL seed sowing tool helps you sow your seeds at the correct depth everytime! We run sales and promotions on Etsy, Shopify, and Amazon all the time! Happy Gardening!  *   *   * Thank you for listening! You can find other quick-tip garden topics on spokengarden.com/listen https://spokengarden.com/listen .  * And subscribe to this podcast!  *   We'll see ya in the Garden!    All rights reserved for Spoken Garden https://spokengarden.com. Music by Benjamin Tissot https://www.bensound.com/.

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Jul 25, 2023
5 Reasons Your Summer Bulbs Arent Flowering DIY Garden Minute

On today's episode, learn these five different reasons why your summer flowering bulbs aren't actually flowering and what you can do about it. Sean lists these 5 reasons and lets you know exactly what you can do to make sure they flower next year! Also, it's that time of year to buy your fall planted bulbs! They are going fast! ,So head over to EdenBrothers.com to start building your shopping cart. Buy your bulbs now while supplies last!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot https://www.bensound.com/.

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Jul 17, 2023
Rex Begonias - A Mini Plant Profile - DIY Garden Minute

On this episode, learn all about the Rex Begonia and how (if) to grow it in your garden! Sean breaks down what it needs to grow, what to expect for diseases and pests, and how to get the most out of your Rex Begonias. Listen to get the skinny on these beauties and click through the links below to learn even more! Rex "Jurassic Dino" Series from Ball Horticulture Spoken Garden Little Dibbies and Dibby XL's on __ __ Listen to more garden topics on your favorite platform or at SpokenGarden.com/Listen Thank you for listening, And we'll see ya in the garden!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

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Jun 23, 2023
Will Begonias Grow In Your Garden? 7 Different Kinds - DIY Garden Minute

On this episode, Sean tells you about the 7 different kinds of Begonias out there, including ones that might even grow in your garden. Listen to find out more! You never know until you try! 😉 Links in this episode: __ __ Thank you for listening and subscribing. We'll see ya in the garden!     All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

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Jun 14, 2023
The Secret to Pruning Your Lavender Plants in Spring - DIY Garden Minute

On todays episode, I am going to tell you the one secret to pruning your lavender this spring! Are you ready? Lavender plants can be tricky when it comes to pruning them, BUT knowing this one secret will make you a lavender pruning hero! If you are looking for more pruning tips and know-how, check out our pruning YouTube video playlist by clicking here. Looking for more gardening podcasts? Click here to visit our podcast page to pick your garden category! Happy spring gardening 😉😊   We'll see ya in the garden!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

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May 17, 2023
6 Summer Flowering Plants to Direct Sow in May - DIY Garden Minute

On this episode, find out  THE one thing you need to know to direct sow these (below) 6 flowering plants to still see flowers from this year (just a little later 😉) ! Products mentioned in this podcast: __ __   Also, consistently sow your seeds with confidence and later transplant your seedlings easily with __ __ on our Etsy shop, Shopify shop, Google Shopping, and on Amazon https://amzn.to/3LRfumW!    We'll see ya in the garden!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by BenjaminTissot.

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May 11, 2023
3 Ways to Check if Spring Bulbs Are Alive Before You Plant Them - DIY Garden Minute

On this episode, find out 3 ways you can check if any of your bulbs are alive and their viability to flower before you plant them These 3 simple ways to check your bulbs viabilty are a must or you could be wasting your time and money. Listen and find out how to check your bulbs! If you want to see more of Allison and I planting bulbs this spring, head over to our YouTube channel and watch our latest video on planting gladiolus bulbs in a container https://youtu.be/C0MBvoEYHYk.  Eden Brothers.com, and American Meadows.com https://www.americanmeadows.com/ have many new flowering bulbs to choose from this spring and also in the fall! Head over and check out each of their selection. You won't be dissapointed!! If you want more bulb and general garden care tips, make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter!  And, visit our podcast page at SpokenGarden.com/listen for more garden topics to listen too and email us any time with your garden questions. We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

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Apr 11, 2023
5 New Spring Planted Bulbs To Add To Your Garden This Year - DIY Garden Minute

On this episode, find out which 5 New flowering bulbs you can plant this spring to add to your garden. These 5 new spring planted, summer flowering bulbs area available at Eden Brothers.com, and American Meadows.com. https://www.americanmeadows.com/ These 5 bulbs were a part of our 12 new summer flowering bulbs that we shared in our weekly email last week. If you want to see the other 7 new spring planted, summer flowering bulbs this year, make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/ZtF6WuR/weeklyemails, link in this episodes description, to get lots more fun gardening info!  Make sure to visit our podcast page at SpokenGarden.com/listen and email us any time with your garden questions. We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

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Apr 04, 2023
Caring For Your Spring Flowering Bulbs in 5 Steps - DIY Garden Minute

Today, I am going to tell you how to generally care for your spring flowering bulbs!  From when to start watering them, when to fertilize, dead head, cut them back, and how to get them to go dormant, listen to learn how to care for your spring flowering bulbs in 5 steps! * If you are looking for bulbs to plant in your garden, look no-further than EdenBrothers.com! They carry a wide assortment of both spring and summer flowering bulbs that are perfect for any garden. They still have bulbs in stock, so make sure to head over soon and order your bulbs! Click through on the links in this episodes description to see what you can add to your garden! AND, Make sure to use our 15% OFF COUPON CODE "SPOKEN" at checkout!  * Happy Bulb Planting!!    Signup for our weekly emails for garden tips, tricks, plant and flower care, events, and more! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

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Mar 31, 2023
Is March Too Late to Plant Daffodils or Tulips? - DIY Garden Minute

On this episode, it's all about if you can plant fall-planted bulbs right now and into the early spring. Sean talks about which bulbs you can still plant right now and the ins-and-outs of getting it done. Listen to learn which bulbs you can still plant right now! Links mentioned in this episode are below: __ __ We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden https://spokengarden.com/. Music by Benjamin Tissot https://www.bensound.com/.

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Mar 13, 2023
7 Shrubs You Can Prune in Winter - DIY Garden Minute

On this episode, it's all about pruning in the winter months. You CAN prune some shrubs in the winter to get them ready for this coming spring and summer. Listen to find out which 7 different shrubs you can prune right now. Links mentioned in this episode are below: __ __ We'll see ya in the garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden https://spokengarden.com. Music by Benjamin Tissot https://www.bensound.com/.

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Feb 22, 2023
5 Flowers That Attract Pollinators To Sow Right Now - DIY Garden Minute

If you're like us, you want to help promote and bring more pollinators to your garden. A great way to do this is to sow flowering plant seeds Right Now! On this episode, you find out 5 fun flowers to attract more pollinators in your garden that you can sow right now, when to sow them, and how to figure that out. __ __ Farmers Almanac frost dates: a direct link Checkout our "Winter Seed Sowing and Indoor Gardening Supplies" page to get stocked up for seed sowing season. And, Thank You for listening!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

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Feb 01, 2023
3 Exciting Winter Garden Activities to Kickstart 2023 - DIY Garden Minute Ep.238

In this episode, Sean tells you 3 exciting and fun winter garden activities to start your new year! Listen to hear all three and click the links below to find out more about what Sean talks about.  __ __   Thank you for listening! Head to spokengarden.com to our Listen page (updating soon!) to find more garden topics. We'll see ya in the garden!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

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Jan 03, 2023
3 Watering Tips For Overwintering Mums DIY Garden Minute Ep.237

On this episode, hear how to best water you overwintering mums with our 3 tips! These work great whether you are overwintering your mums outside or indoors. Listen to hear our 3 tips and make sure you don't overwater your mums, or other plants, this winter! Get ready for the 2023 planting season by getting your Little Dibby or Dibby XL at our Etsy shop or Shopify store. Have your own accurate seed dibber ready to get your seed sowing game on! Pick from many different colors to personalize your seed dibber. Buy yours at our Etsy Shop or our Shopify Store today!   Thank you for listening!  You can find more quick garden topics to listen to at spokengarden.com and click on Listen. Make sure to subcribe to our podcast so don't miss future quck garden topics, and we'll see ya in the garden!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

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Dec 20, 2022