Best Katie Hooper Podcasts (2024)

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Marianne Willburn, Unpacking the English Garden Tour 59:32

19d ago59:32

59:32

Marianne and I are home from our travels and in this episode we talk about the very successful first garden tour put together by Marianne and Andrea Gasper. So many fabulous English Gardens-- Rousham, Kiftsgate, Wisley, Blenheim, Waterperry, and that's just the half of it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegar…

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Back From Travels Quick Episode 17:04

22d ago17:04

17:04

After a month away, I would like to re-introduce myself as the not serious and American garden Podcaster, Leslie Harris. I'll catch you up on how my garden fared with not much attention for over 30 days; what worked well in terms of planning for leaving it, and what didn't work as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

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Marianne Willburn England Garden Tour Preview 1:11:12

2M ago1:11:12

1:11:12

Summer is coming and so are vacations. How do we prepare our gardens to get along without us? Marianne Willburn and I discuss tips and tricks on this topic and we also preview the fabulous garden tour in England that she and Andrea Gaspar have organized and I am attending! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegar…

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Madeline Hooper and Garden Fit 1:03:01

2M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

What's the most important gardening tool? Your body, silly, which, if you are like me, isn't quite the same as it used to be. Is there a resource where you can learn about how to improve and maintain this tool? Yes, and it's the PBS show called Garden Fit. Can you have sneak peaks at other people's fabulous gardens at the same time? Oh yes, you can…

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The Spring Garden with Marianne Willburn 1:08:45

3M ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Hydrangea pruning, bulbs (tulips... are they worth it? of course), transplanting polygonatum, tchotchkes in the garden (MA thinks no, Les likes a bit of whimsy), and quite a long side path of Magnolia discussion. Oh, and the MOST important spring "chore"? Pretty easy: Look. Every. Day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…

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Katie Dubow and New Superstar Plants 1:07:58

3M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

A DOZEN plants of the week here, as Katie Dubow of the Garden Media Group and I discuss their favorite new plants. And listeners, I DID write a blog post with links, but now my website is down. :( Still a great podcast episode and you can link to the new plants right here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegar…

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Marianne Willburn Garden Tour HERE, 119 41:02

4M ago41:02

41:02

Just trying to make it clear that because Marianne toured my garden I didn't take very long. The plant of the week is a weeping Salix and I throw you a few early spring seasonal tips just in case you thought I was totally selfish. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegarden/support…

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Erin Schanen and the Philly Trends 1:17:57

4M ago1:17:57

1:17:57

Each year, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society comes out with a list of trends that we should be on the lookout for in the gardening world. Erin the impatient Gardner and I break down this list and go through all 10 points, offering opinions, critiques, and support for some wonderful gardening ideas. You may be interested to know that halfway th…

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Linda Vater, 116 1:13:16

5M ago1:13:16

1:13:16

Linda Vater of Potager Blog and I discuss her new Garden Journal, hellebores are the plant of the week, rose pruning tips. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegarden/support

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Susan Harris of Garden Rant, 115 56:12

5M ago56:12

56:12

Susan and I talk about GardenRant.com because of course that's a great blog of which she is a founding member, but we also touch on her hometown of Greenbelt, Maryland, her website of Good Garden Videos, and, of course, hula hooping, which is part of every good garden conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i…

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SPECIAL EPISODE How to Run a Gardening Business, 114 1:22:02

6M ago1:22:02

1:22:02

Jennifer Rauschmayer of Edible Landscape Design of Plano, Texas and I talk about the ins and outs of running a business doing what you love: gardening. From getting your first paperwork done, finding clients, cultivating client and crew relationships, subcontracting, how and what to bill-- we cover it all in this long conversation. Back to regularl…

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Carrie and Dale Spoonmore, 113 1:06:57

6M ago1:06:57

1:06:57

The Spoonmores created a gardening app called From Seed to Spoon, but more recently they have married AI and gardening with the latest app, called Grow Bot. Listen to the fascinating story of how they started out gardening for themselves, but have become app creators who are helping all gardeners with their wonderful ideas. --- Support this podcast…

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Marianne Willburn and Winter Gardening, 111 1:07:03

7M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

Winter gardening... How could you? Why should you? Because you love it, basically, and there is no reason to not love it in winter if you have the right gear, attitude and projects. Marianne tells us her tips and tricks-- there is no reason not to get into it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegarden/support…

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Danny Donachie, Founder and Executive Coach at Embodyism and Co-Founder of The Team Code 25:31

7M ago25:31

25:31

Danny Donachie helps individuals and organisations to achieve peak performance in sports. A former professional footballer, Danny had to retire as a result of injury and has dedicated himself to helping others instead. He was part of the medical and sports science teams at Sunderland, Everton and Aston Villa before establishing his own practice - E…

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Katie Kelly, Paralympian, Advocate and Activist, founder of Sport Access Foundation 33:53

7M ago33:53

33:53

We are publishing this episode on December 3rd, the International Day of People with Disability, which for 2023 has the theme: "United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs (sustainable development goals) for, with and by persons with disabilities".We are delighted to be chatting to someone who embodies that theme every day, Australian Paralympi…

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Marta McDowell, Gardening Can Be Murder, 110 51:02

8M ago51:02

51:02

Poisonous plants, sharp tools, noxious chemicals (hopefully not in YOUR shed) and a place to compost the body-- gardens are perfect places for murder. Marta McDowell has compiled the tools, motive, detectives and authors in her latest book Gardening Can Be Murder, and you could be surprised how many laughs we have over this deadly topic. --- Suppor…

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Kristof Vanhout, Technical Director at Rugby Netherlands 26:17

8M ago26:17

26:17

One of a new generation of culture-first sporting leaders, Kristof Vanhout is Technical Director of Rugby Netherlands and on a mission to get to the Rugby World Cup - and beyond. Kristof employs his considerable emotional intelligence to connect with the team and enable them to connect with each other. He brings them together in pursuit of their co…

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Jarema Osofsky and Moon Gardens, 109 1:01:38

8M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

What do you think of when you hear the term moon garden? White flowers can set a good scene, and summer nights filled with scents are enticing, but there are so many more good ideas to consider. Listen to my interview with Jarema Osofsky, who wrote a book on the topic! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegarden/…

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Meredith Blackler, Chief People & Culture Officer at Wellington City Council 28:09

8M ago28:09

28:09

Meredith Blackler is a hugely experienced people professional and a culture maker in every sense of the word. She has over 15 years of experience in the people space in the north island of New Zealand in places such as Levin, Palmerston North and now Wellington. Meredith was the winner of the 2015 HR Game Changer Award; the HDC's Chief Executive's …

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Tiffany Garner of Quick and Dirty Gardens 108 1:03:25

8M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

What's better than quick and good (and maybe sometimes a bit soil infused) garden tips from someone who just seems like they would be a good garden pal? Nothing, and I found out for sure that she would be. Tiffany of @QuickandDirtyGardens is knowledgeable, fun, and a great teacher about garden basics and foraging for mushrooms. Get in on this fun c…

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Jane Poole, CFO, UK&I General Insurance at Aviva 28:48

9M ago28:48

28:48

Jane Poole has almost 20 years experience in the banking and insurance industry. She is a successful leader of multiple Business and IS Transformation Programmes, designing and executing global initiatives. She is also a genuine, progressive leader consistently demonstrating integrity, passion and fairness that inspires global teams to achieve both…

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Kathy Jentz and Groundcovers, 107 1:07:33

9M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Kathy Jentz of Garden DC has written another book: Groundcover Revolution: How to use sustainable, low-maintenance, low-water groundcovers to replace your turf - 40 alternative choices for: - No Mowing. - No fertilizing. - No pesticides. - No problem! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegarden/support…

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Jenny Rose Carey, 105 1:05:57

9M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Author of "The Ultimate Flower Gardener's Guide" and "Glorious Shade", Jenny Rose Carey is a fount of information on how to grow. In her 4.5 acre garden north of Philadelphia, called North View, Jenny has shade, sun, dry gardens-- even a stumpery! Come into Jenny's garden and learn some good tips and information. --- Support this podcast: https://p…

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Laura Boissonault, 106 1:01:08

9M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Laura Boissonault of How's it Growing and I have a good old garden chat about her New Jersey creation, complete with green house. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegarden/support

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Mark Hooper, Group CEO & Managing Director at Paragon Care 36:04

9M ago36:04

36:04

Mark Hooper is the Group CEO and Managing Director at Paragon Care. Mark is a former Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer for many different businesses in the Pharmacy, Consumer and Medical consumables business with a fantastic track record of leadership and culture building stretching almost 30 years. He has been…

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Deb Cramb, Head of Talent Acquisition and Operations at Double Negative (DNEG) 28:38

10M ago28:38

28:38

Deb Cramb has had a fantastic and varied career in film, multimedia and technical industries, including stints with Walt Disney Studios, Industrial Light and Magic, Spinifex Group and in her current role with DNEG - a leading visual effects and animation studios for feature film and television - but also start ups and smaller creative organisations…

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Bronwyn Clere, Operations Executive, InfraCo 25:02

10M ago25:02

25:02

Bronwyn Clere is Operations Executive at InfraCo - the asset based business of Australian telecommunications company Telstra. Prior to joining InfraCo Bronwyn was head of growth platforms at TelstraHealth, Executive Director, Capital Planning and Delivery at Telstra. She has also been a managing partner at JP Morgan and worked for AIA in Hong Kong …

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We did it! We moved! 104 6:30

10M ago6:30

6:30

So brief because you know how moving is… But I just wanted to say hello and I'll be back in two weeks' time with a more normal episode. Back to unpacking! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegarden/support

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Matt Harrington, CFO, Australian Super 33:10

11M ago33:10

33:10

Matt Harrington is the CFO of Australian Super and has a fantastic career history having worked for organisations such as Royal and Sun Alliance, GE Capital, ANZ, Tabcorp, IAG and Arthur Anderson. He’s worked in London, Sydney, New York, Melbourne and Copenhagen and shares some fascinating insights into working in different social cultures.We talk …

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Chris McLaughlin of "The Good Garden" 103 53:28

11M ago53:28

53:28

How about a book that gives you a plethora of suggestions on how to garden sustainably or regeneratively? Chris presents a wide range of ideas in her book "The Good Garden" but no mandates and no guilt about the choices you have as you care for your land. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegarden/support…

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Fiona Wright Executive Group Manager, Climate Change and Energy at ACT Government 21:23

11M ago21:23

21:23

Fiona Wright, Executive Group Manager, Climate Change and Energy at ACT Government, is a passionate advocate for women in STEM, a dedicated public servant and a tireless culture maker. She has been a trailblazer in her career since day one but continues to learn, develop and experiment in her pursuit of high performing, psychologically safe workpla…

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Page Dickey and Sister Sue Ann 45:40

11M ago45:40

45:40

Two interviews about new gardens! Here are edited versions of Episodes 62 and 14, which were very helpful for me to re-visit with my impending move! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegarden/support

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Jeffrey Sumberg, Executive Partner, Gartner 29:10

12M ago29:10

29:10

Jeffrey Sumberg is a seasoned executive leader with deep experience helping organisations address their most difficult human capital challenges. From a legal role in labour relations and developing US government-wide policy and tools in all areas of human capital, to being a trusted partner for C-suite clients by helping them align people strategie…

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Jennifer McDonald of Garden Girls, and Celebrating 100 Episodes... 59:15

12M ago59:15

59:15

...even though it appears that this is the 101st and counting is not my strong suit. Listen to Jen describe her booming business in Houston Texas (but willing to expand!) that sets up clients with ready to go raised beds for veg, herbs and pollinators. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegarden/support…

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Bhavya Misra Director & Head of HR - India, Lenovo 32:10

12M ago32:10

32:10

Welcome to season five of the Culture Makers podcast with your host Colin D Ellis! We are kicking off this season with a fantastic guest who walks the talk when it comes to people and culture. Bhavya Misra is the Director & Head of HR - India, for Lenovo. A seasoned HR professional, Bhavya started her career with PepsiCo, took a leap into the start…

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Garden Ranters Marianne Willburn and Scott Beuerlein, 99 1:00:09

12M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Garden Writers, Ranters, Speakers and friends, Marianne and Scott join me to talk about garden travel (past AND future) and the correspondence that they treat us with on the blog Garden Rant. I named this episode as #99 because somewhere along the line I must have lost count-- seems like it may instead be the big 1-0-0! --- Support this podcast: ht…

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Gardening Gays, 98 1:02:42

1y ago1:02:42

1:02:42

I chat with Kevin Graham and Dragan Kurbalija about their farm in King George's County, Virginia. More news on my move-- we have found a place and it is tiny! How do you curate a ton of plants and containers? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegarden/support

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Nick McCullough, 97 55:28

1y ago55:28

55:28

I interview Nick McCullough, horticulturist, nurseryman, designer, speaker and author, about his new book, written with his wife Allison and Teresa Woodard. Titled American Roots, the book explores some of the best of our gardens, and gardeners, right here in America. After last week's announcement of us moving away from this garden, I begin to tal…

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Special Announcement Episode 96 3:52

1y ago3:52

3:52

In this very short episode (laryngitis!) I have a special announcement about my garden. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegarden/support

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On Garden Wedding Planning with Robin Stafford, 95 41:49

1y ago41:49

41:49

Binx and Andrew announced their engagement in March of 2022, and the great day is June 10, 2023. If you had over a year to make your garden look amazing for a wedding, how would you do it? Listen to my conversation with Robin Stafford-- tips, tricks and timing! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegarden/support…

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Doug Tallamy on "Nature's Best Hope" for young readers; Zizia aurea, 94 42:49

1y ago42:49

42:49

"Nature's Best Hope" was the first Doug Tallamy book I read, and although it points out some dire facts such as mass extinction, it does give hope to the situation of each property owner all over the world being able to help remedy the current insect and bird loss. Now it has been re-written for children, who have more time to truly be nature's bes…

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Garden Marcus, the Clover, 93 58:53

1y ago58:53

58:53

Marcus Bridgewater, known as Garden Marcus, author of "How to Grow: Nurture Your Garden, Nurture Yourself" talks about his book and how positivity and balance can help us to be better people and gardeners. The Plant of the Week is the common clover, which is colonizing all over my lawn these days. Also included: what is happening in the early May g…

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Brie the Plant Lady and Her New Native Garden, the Chokeberry, 92 1:16:00

1y ago1:16:00

1:16:00

Brie Arthur is a horticulturist, author, speaker and now an Air BNB hostess! She has created the Carolina Garden House in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, outside of Raleigh. I talk to her about her new, almost completely native garden, which is next-door to her longtime personal garden. The Plant of the Week is the Aronia melanocarpa or chokeberry, …

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Kate Daly of the Monarch Messengers and Forget Me Not, 91 1:20:26

1+ y ago1:20:26

1:20:26

Probably everybody's favorite butterfly is the Monarch, and Kate Daly has formed a group of Instagrammers who are teaching us what we all can do to help this wonder of nature. She and I discuss how to help out and also talk about the flower farm she is starting down in Alabama. The Plant of the Week is the Myosotis sylvestris and you will hear Scot…

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Jenny Williams of the Laundry Garden, Special Historic Garden Week Addendum, 90 1:28:42

1+ y ago1:28:42

1:28:42

I chat with Jenny Williams, who gardens in northern Wales (@thelaundrygarden). Jenny and I chat about the origins and development of her garden, and the challenges and joys of having it open to the public via Instagram, UK Open Days, and the Retreat accommodation. The Plant of the Week is the Bougainvillea (I know; incongruous, but I visited Jamaic…

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Matt Berry of Dos Amigos Landscaping and Electric Equipment, 89 56:43

1+ y ago56:43

56:43

Besides the soul sucking noise of mowers and blowers in your neighborhood, are you aware that the internal combustion engines that make these machines run contribute more than their fair share of pollutants to our air? Matt Berry of Dos Amigos Landscaping is doing something about it. Every time a piece of equipment needs to be replaced, Dos Amigos …

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Seth Pearsoll of the Philadelphia Flower Show, the Crocus 88 1:00:11

1+ y ago1:00:11

1:00:11

The Philadelphia Flower Show and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society pre-date the Chelsea Flower show and the Royal Horticultural Society. If that weren't impressive enough, the money raised because of this important event goes to community service efforts all over the state of Pennsylvania. Seth Pearsoll, the Creative Director of the show, fill…

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Amanda the Ever Hopeful Gardener on Compost Tea, etc, 87 1:14:15

1+ y ago1:14:15

1:14:15

We all garden a little bit differently and I love to check in on Amanda the Ever Hopeful Gardener on Instagram to see what she's up to because she's always trying something new. In this episode we discuss compost tea and why you may or may not want to go to the trouble to make some. We also have a regular old garden chat about just about anything t…

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Richard Hawke and Perennial Trials at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 86 1:22:40

1+ y ago1:22:40

1:22:40

This is a long one, but worth it in terms of information gleaned about some of the best perennials you can choose. Richard Hawke runs the famous evaluations at the Chicago Botanic Garden and in this episode he talks about the evaluations and what they mean and how they can help any gardener to know WHICH darned plant to choose. We talk about the pr…

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Sustainability Tips from 8 Different Gardeners, 85 41:39

1+ y ago41:39

41:39

I asked some of my favorite gardeners to share sustainable practices that they employ in their gardens. We get contributions from Linda Vater, Erin Schanen, Julie Hart (Nanny Noo), Amanda the Everhopeful Gardener, Emma Biggs, Marianne Willburn, Bunny Williams and Tasha Greer about what they do (or don't do) in their gardens to make our earth a bit …

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