447-The Common Sense Gardener, with Allan Armitage

In this episode of The Joe Gardener Show, Joe Lamp'l interviews Dr. Allan Armitage about his new book, "The Common Sense Gardener." They discuss Armitage's journey into horticulture, the inspiration behind his book, and the common confusions gardeners face. Armitage shares his common-sense lessons on sun versus shade, planting, mulch versus compost, disease and insect management, fertilization, garden design, and pruning, emphasizing simplicity and practicality. The conversation is filled with anecdotes and personal stories, highlighting Armitage's down-to-earth approach and passion for making gardening accessible to everyone. They also touch on Armitage's podcast, "Stories from the Garden," and his app, "Armitage's Great Garden Plants," as additional resources for gardeners.