https://www.petalnplot.com/home daily 1.0 2026-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/387ec4f8-b9e3-4e65-b39f-a6b31d72fa7b/Petal+%26+Plot+Logo+Backgrund+Removed+%281%29.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/d1e704b6-c901-4642-b137-aff907ce613c/Image+Apr+21%2C+2026%2C+03_48_49+PM.png https://www.petalnplot.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/1772468269375-PUX5W3Y2255VAEVQXDCB/unsplash-image-TOYG-sNulI0.jpg https://www.petalnplot.com/podcast daily 0.75 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/8120a9e5-874e-4a8c-af69-32161a60fc94/Post+1.png Podcast There was a time when single tulip bulb once was once worth the cost of a luxurious home and also a time when eating tulip bulbs saved people from famine during war, tune in to hear more tulip lore. Want a successful garden? Creating the right soil for the right plants can make all the difference, tune in for tips on how to understand and modify the soil in your garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/3df452b4-2610-46d4-82e0-c788bb38a6af/Post+1.png Podcast Did you know you can knit with Milkweed seed fluff? Come discover why it is considered the 'cashmere of the prairie' and how it connects crafting to conservation. Are you thinking about dividing your perennials this spring? Tune in for tips and tricks for how, when, why to take care of them and expand your garden for free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/3ccbe12f-7217-440f-89eb-90b04c3b9604/Post+1.png Podcast Dive into ephemerals with us, plants that come up and flower briefly and then disappear, from folklore to medicinal uses to how to grow them yourself and all the scientific wonder behind the scenes. Interested in planting for pollinators? This week we explore ways build a habitat for pollinators in your garden in addition to planting plants that pollinators love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/efeb5c52-e765-46b9-afd1-df0468fadb05/Post+1.png Podcast From the pyramids to art work at holiday markets, radishes have been celebrated in some pretty interesting ways, hear their story and more about how easy they are to grow. Speaking of, this week we are talking about succession planting with vegetables in your garden for more food and perennials in your yard for more bloom times color. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/fe99725c-e0b4-4a90-8e93-d1f1bfe2ce2b/Post+1.png Podcast Why have some incredibly beautiful plants, like burning bush, been banned in Minnesota? We explore why and discuss native alternatives to plant instead. This week we are also doing a deep dive into how to plan your garden around color palettes and texture variety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/74991a3f-19ba-4849-b6ba-49597ed3e8cf/Post+1.png Podcast The humble carrot has a wild past, ancient Afghan roots, poisonous look-alikes, and a World War 11 propaganda myth that still survives today. Not sure which vegetables to start inside and which are better off being directly sewn into you garden? This week we are talking about the best ways to start vegetable seeds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/6c95ad7a-f8c5-402f-9cec-a00cb4f71d2a/Post+1.png Podcast It's time to tap our Maple trees here in Minnesota so this week we're exploring the history and science behind making Maple Syrup, something everyone can do, even if you only have a tree or two. And we are doing a deep dive into how to clean, care for, and revive your garden tools to get ready for spring gardening to keep them lasting and in good shape for years to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/b59b0f89-62be-4a5b-ab26-a7615da0839a/IMG_1009.png Podcast From wild Mexican grasslands to blooming aboard the International Space Station, the week we are talking about Zinnias, including their shared history with the elusive color blue. Have you started getting your seeds ready for this season? This episode breaks down how to start annual flowers so that they look garden-center worthy by planting time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/c8307a31-d83c-44c0-9ca5-d49171f21105/IMG_0722.png Podcast This week we uncover the the shared anatomy of Strawberries and Roses, the wild truth about what a strawberry really is, and the deep history that links these two iconic plants to Valentine's Day. Thinking of planning a new garden or redoing your garden this year? We are walking through how to plan a garden in phases and plan for a future garden that grows into the perfect garden for your space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/6219ecc5-ca10-48cb-87c3-11d3bb4ee27c/Post+1.png Podcast How did the fields of lavender, that once only grew around the Mediterranean, make there way to farms in Minnesota? Tune in to follow their fragrant trail. This week we are also talking about choosing a garden style- based on your site, your preferences, and how to make a garden design that caters to both. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/881d31b4-eb04-42bd-ab4e-db9accb300d8/Post+1.png Podcast Have you ever wondered what the biggest seed on earth is? How about the smallest? This week we tell you the adventurous true tales of coconuts and orchids. And we're going on a deep dive into best practices for how to plant perennials from seed and what to expect throughout the process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/6a24370b-ffe2-457e-99ce-6cf249264e7d/Post+1.png Podcast This week we bring you the history of the humble hosta and dig into garden designing in the winter- no blooms, no pressure, just structure, ideas, and big garden dreams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/75382dbf-f609-4486-a958-b975ca4d1702/Post+1.png Podcast Did you know that there is a small native lupine, different from the tall lupines we see on the side of the road, that exclusively supports a rare blue butterfly? This week we are talking all about lupines and winter sowing. Have you ever sown seeds in the winter? Tune in as we explore all our winter sowing options here in Minnesota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/6131025d-2605-4d98-ae6b-b2c73151603d/Post+1.png Podcast This week we are exploring the healing power of Birch Trees and the relationships they've had with the people who live in the boreal hemisphere; and we begin our garden planning conversations for the 2026 season with Seed Catalogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/87365652-f50c-430b-b358-ae3e2bb3dc90/Post+1.png Podcast This week we are talking about incense: what it is, what it’s made from, and why humanity has burned it for as long as we’ve recorded history. As well as what gardening looks like when we bring it indoors for the winter and the plants we can bring inside to fill our homes with gorgeous scents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/d771a00b-7cf6-480a-9e23-231343a0dffb/Post+1A.png Podcast This week we bring you the origin stories of cinnamon & sugar and go over winter garden prep tips to keep your plants, trees, and shrubs well cared for over the winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69691aae76fa4f4fa89356c4/86a51ae6-fe2c-4b10-970a-f5ab84010ff5/petal+%26+plot+podcast+no+background.png Podcast Ever wondered where hot cocoa and marshmallows come from? Are you wondering if now is the right time to prune your shrubs? This week we uncover the plant origin stories behind cocoa and marshmallows and dig into when the best time of year to prune your shrubs, and ornamental grasses.