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.

Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

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.

Please note: While edibility of certain plants and processes is discussed, the local plants discussed in this podcast are considered poisonous and should not be eaten.

Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

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.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

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

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

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.

Please note: Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

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.

Please note: While edibility of certain plants and processes is discussed, the local plants discussed in this podcast are considered poisonous and should not be eaten.

Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

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.

Please note: Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot

Theme music by Mia Calhan Burgstede and CB Compton.

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.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota. Email garden questions to: petalnplot@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @petalnplot