<p>In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening and Beyond, we talk with <a href="https://cottageinthecourt.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Teri Speight</a> all about inspiring Black flower farmers and florists. The plant profile is on the Katsura Tree and we share what&#39;s going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What&#39;s New segment. We close out with the Last Word on &quot;Spud-tacular Crafts&quot; from Christy Page of <a href="https://greenprints.com/" target="_blank">GreenPrints</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:</p><p>~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 66: Small Space Gardening</p><p><a href="⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-66-small-space.html⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-66-small-space.html</a></p><p>~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 5: Horticultural Storyteller</p><p><a href="⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-5.html⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-5.html</a></p><p>~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 253: The Flower-to-Vase Movement</p><p><a href="⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-253-farm-to.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-253-farm-to.htm</a>l</p><p><strong>BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: </strong><a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe">https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe</a></p><p><br></p><p>You can order Teri&#39;s book <strong>Black Flora</strong> at <a href="https://amzn.to/4p6gWnq">⁠https://amzn.to/4p6gWnq⁠ </a>(Note that is an affiliate link.)</p><p><br></p><p>Show Notes will be posted after 11/25/25.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at:<a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message" target="_blank"> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message</a> Note that we <em>may</em> use these messages on a future episode.</p><p><em><strong>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!</strong></em></p><p><strong>Episode Credits:</strong><br>Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz</p><p>Interview Edit and Show Notes: Cavit Ireland</p><p>Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany</p><p>Recorded on 11-15-2025.</p>