In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with returning garden Marianne Willburn, garden book author and speaker, about gardening in the winter. The plant profile is on Aronia and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Creating a Healthy Dip by Christy Page of Green Prints. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 59: Gardening with Tropical Plants https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-59-gardening.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 43: Snowdrops https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-43-galanthus.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 44: Witch Hazels https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-44-witch-hazes.html The Show Notes are posted to: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-179-why-winter.html This episode is archived at: BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy JentzInterview Edit and Show Notes: Hannah Zozobrado Recorded on 1-27-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support