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 Line

00:00 Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast

00:42 Meet Jenny Rose Carey: A Waterwise Gardening Expert

01:10 Jenny's Journey: From England to Philadelphia

01:41 Smart Water Practices for Your Garden

05:16 Innovative Water Conservation Techniques in the Garden

08:50 Exploring the Concept of Soak-a-ways

10:43 Creative Gardening: Newspaper Walls and Hugelkultur

19:40 The Philosophy of Watering and Garden Maintenance

25:40 Experimenting with Water Conservation Methods

31:57 Harnessing Rainwater and Battling Mosquitoes

33:25 Innovative Dry Gardening Techniques

34:41 Garden Design Mishaps and Solutions

38:31 Exploring the World of Garden Books

41:03 The Joy and Inspiration of Gardening

44:23 Personalizing Your Garden Space

46:15 Garden Myths and Early Memories

48:15 A Journey Through Horticulture

49:33 Garden Mishaps and Learning Moments

57:29 Creative Gardening and Future Projects

01:00:12 Final Thoughts on Gardening