In this episode, we talk with Dr. Richard Olsen, director of the U.S. National Arboretum, all about Ancient Plants. The plant profile is on the Gladiolus and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support.Show Notes are posted to https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-106-ancient.html If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 85: Camelliashttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/12/gardendc-podcast-episode-85-camellias.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 94: Magnoliashttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-94-magnolias.htmlAnd be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite platform so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzRecorded on 5-27-2022.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support