In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Rita Perwich, consulting rosarian and author of Natural Rose Gardening*, about growing roses organically. The plant profile is on Larkspur and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Summer Squash Companions" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-111-flower.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 285: Thomas Jefferson's Flowers

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*You can order Rita Perwich's book Natural Rose Gardening at https://amzn.to/4nV1Rpj
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Rita will be speaking to the Potomac Rose Society in January 2027. Be sure to join the society at https://potomacrose.org/.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 5-30-2026