158 – Smart Water Practices and Your Garden - Jenny Rose Carey

In this episode Jenny Rose Carey, a seasoned horticulturalist, shares how her garden thrives with her smart water-wise practices.Despite 45 inches of rain annually, she emphasizes harmony with natural weather patterns, practical tips and personal anecdotes.She offers valuable insights into tricks and sustainable practices.Born into a family of botanists and gardeners in England, she's now dedicated to sharing her expertise through writing, speaking, and tending her garden, Northview Gardens in Philadelphia.Her degrees are in Biology, Horticulture, and Education. Professionally, she has been Director of two public gardens: The Ambler Arboretum of Temple University and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Garden at Meadowbrook Farm.Time Line00:00 Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast00:42 Meet Jenny Rose Carey: A Waterwise Gardening Expert01:10 Jenny's Journey: From England to Philadelphia01:41 Smart Water Practices for Your Garden05:16 Innovative Water Conservation Techniques in the Garden08:50 Exploring the Concept of Soak-a-ways10:43 Creative Gardening: Newspaper Walls and Hugelkultur19:40 The Philosophy of Watering and Garden Maintenance25:40 Experimenting with Water Conservation Methods31:57 Harnessing Rainwater and Battling Mosquitoes33:25 Innovative Dry Gardening Techniques34:41 Garden Design Mishaps and Solutions38:31 Exploring the World of Garden Books41:03 The Joy and Inspiration of Gardening44:23 Personalizing Your Garden Space46:15 Garden Myths and Early Memories48:15 A Journey Through Horticulture49:33 Garden Mishaps and Learning Moments57:29 Creative Gardening and Future Projects01:00:12 Final Thoughts on Gardening