YouTube Videos

Posts or pages where the primary purpose is introducing or explaining a YouTube video.

  • Not All Plant Names Are Latin! A Brief History of Popular Plant Names

    Not All Plant Names Are Latin! A Brief History of Popular Plant Names

    Have you ever noticed that some flowers have common names that sound exactly like their scientific names? Rose and Rosa. Tulip and Tulipa. Iris and… Iris. Meanwhile, other plants have scientific names that look like they escaped from a spelling bee gone wrong: Helianthus annuus, Myosotis sylvatica, Chrysanthemum x morifolium. So what gives? Why do

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  • Piet Oudolf Landscape at RHS Wisley

    Piet Oudolf Landscape at RHS Wisley

    During my 2025 trip to England, I visited many wonderful exhibits at RHS Wisley, ESPECIALLY the Piet Oudolf Landscape. I found unexpected favorites — grasses, perennials, and seed heads that bring beauty, structure, and surprise to the fall landscape. In this video, you’ll learn: These plants are all standouts for their texture and late-season color.

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  • PNW Gardener’s Handbook

    PNW Gardener’s Handbook

    WSU Master Gardener resource: the NEW gardening handbook for home gardeners has arrived! I’m excited to share that WSU Extension has released a FREE Pacific Northwest Gardeners Handbook designed to support home gardeners, Master Gardeners-in-training, and curious green thumbs everywhere. This in-depth guide covers topics like: With examples tailored to Zones 4B–9A, this resource is

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  • YouTube Directory

    Please contact me if you notice any incorrect information. If I’m missing any notable YouTube gardening channels, please submit the channel with the required information: channel address (@), channel name, primary channel contributor (gardener), a short description of the channel content and whether the focus is edible (🥕) or ornamental gardening (🌼).

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