In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Peggy Cornett curator of plants at Monticello about Thomas Jefferson's flowers. The plant profile is on Zizia 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 "The Great Planting Day Adventure" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.

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If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 24: Monticello's Historic Plant Collection

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-24-peggy.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 13: Heritage Roses with Connie Hilker

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-13-connie.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 153: An American Garden Story

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-153-american.html

Show Notes will be posted after 5/15/2026.

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Episode Credits:

Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

Recorded on 5-9-2026.