# Gardening on The No Agenda Show Gardening comes up in 69 chapters across 66 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 69 - **Episodes:** 66 - **Discussed:** April 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [Anderson Cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [Chemical Weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemical-weapons.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fascism.md), [Hatch Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hatch-act.md), [Michelle Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md), [Monetization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monetization.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 69 ### Carolina Garcia and the Colombian Damehood - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 2:43:45–2:46:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/carolina-garcia-and-the-colombian-damehood.md Carolina Garcia, a healthcare worker, describes how the show kept her sane during the pandemic and influenced her decision to homeschool her children. She donates over $6,000 cumulatively and requests the title "Columbian Dame in the Garden State." Her family requests "cortaditos" (Cuban coffee) for their virtual roundtable seat. Keywords: carolina garcia, garden state, [colombia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colombia.md), cortaditos, [homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md) ### Action Hoe Gardening Tip, Dana Brunetti - **Episode:** [1869: Trollery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-17 - **Time:** 2:38:35–2:43:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery/chapter/action-hoe-gardening-tip-dana-brunetti.md The "Tip of the Day" focuses on the "Action Hoe" (also known as a stirrup hoe), described as the most effective tool for weeding gardens. The host recounts how a family member's enthusiasm for the tool led to the recommendation. The segment also references the website tipoftheday.net, which was reportedly created by producer Dana Brunetti. Keywords: [gardening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gardening.md), action hoe, stirrup hoe, [home depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md), weeding ### Competitive Giant Pumpkin Growing and Seed Markets - **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-30 - **Time:** 2:49:02–2:50:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/competitive-giant-pumpkin-growing-and-seed-markets.md The world of competitive giant pumpkin growing has created a niche market where a single seed with "outlandish genetics" can cost $349. Gardeners across the globe compete for the title of the world's largest pumpkin using advanced agricultural science. The hosts find the drama and high stakes of the sport to be a uniquely American phenomenon. Keywords: giant pumpkins, [seeds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seeds.md), [genetics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genetics.md), competitive gardening, wunc ### Terracotta Watering Spikes, Production Meeting, End of Show - **Episode:** [1792: Meloni in the Middle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-21 - **Time:** 3:21:20–3:26:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle/chapter/terracotta-watering-spikes-production-meeting-end-of-show.md John Dvorak provides a "tip of the day" regarding terracotta watering spikes for gardeners, praising their simple analog design over "Internet of Things" connected devices. The hosts hold a brief on-air production meeting to select the "end-of-show ISO" clip. The episode concludes with a reminder of the show's live stream schedule and upcoming Sunday broadcast. 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Keywords: [chili peppers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chili-peppers.md), new mexico state university, scorpion peppers, [gardening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gardening.md), germination, hail damage ### Final Donor Roll and Show Sign-off - **Episode:** [1750: SPLESH!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-27 - **Time:** 3:08:09–3:27:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh/chapter/final-donor-roll-and-show-sign-off.md The program concluded with a final reading of donors and a "tip of the day" featuring the website TV.garden, which provides live television feeds from around the world. The hosts acknowledged several birthdays and provided health karma for a listener recovering from surgery. The episode ended with a reminder of upcoming producer-organized meetups and a custom music mix as the show signed off for the week. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [health karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-karma.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), tv garden, [end of show mix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/end-of-show-mix.md) ### National Garden of American Heroes and Prince Estabrook - **Episode:** [1741: Nurse Injector](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1741-nurse-injector.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-23 - **Time:** 1:23:33–1:27:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1741-nurse-injector/chapter/national-garden-of-american-heroes-and-prince-estabrook.md Donald Trump announced the inclusion of a statue of Prince Estabrook, the first African-American soldier to fight in the Revolutionary War, in the new National Garden of American Heroes. During the announcement, Trump acknowledged the presence of Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, who was reportedly booed by the assembly. The event highlighted the administration's focus on 1776 as the foundational year of American history. Keywords: prince estabrook, national garden of american heroes, [revolutionary war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/revolutionary-war.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [albert bourla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/albert-bourla.md) ### Meetup Reports, Pittsburgh and New Jersey - **Episode:** [1709: Umpty Ump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-03 - **Time:** 2:57:15–3:00:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump/chapter/meetup-reports-pittsburgh-and-new-jersey.md Audio reports from recent meetups in Pittsburgh and Toms River, New Jersey, showcase the active community of "producers" who gather to discuss the show. Upcoming events are scheduled for Myrtle Beach, Dallas, and Cincinnati. These gatherings are promoted as essential for "Connection is Protection" and building a resilient network of listeners. Keywords: [pittsburgh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pittsburgh.md), [new jersey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-jersey.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), garden state distillery, [connection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/connection.md) ### Joe Biden Garbage Comment, Tony Hinchcliffe Controversy - **Episode:** [1708: Gaytheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-31 - **Time:** 5:23–10:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist/chapter/joe-biden-garbage-comment-tony-hinchcliffe-controversy.md Joe Biden sparked controversy during a Zoom call by appearing to refer to Donald Trump's supporters as "garbage." The comment followed a joke made by insult comic Tony Hinchcliffe at a Madison Square Garden rally, where he referred to Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage." White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre later attempted to clarify that Biden was referring specifically to the comedian's rhetoric, not the voters. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), tony hinchcliffe, [puerto rico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puerto-rico.md), [madison square garden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madison-square-garden.md), [karine jean-pierre](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karine-jean-pierre.md) ### Tony Hinchcliffe Comedy, Seinfeld Comparison - **Episode:** [1708: Gaytheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-31 - **Time:** 24:15–28:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist/chapter/tony-hinchcliffe-comedy-seinfeld-comparison.md The reaction to Tony Hinchcliffe's Madison Square Garden set is compared to the era of 1980s New York comedy where observational and insult humor were common. References are made to Jerry Seinfeld and Gilbert Gottfried as examples of performers who operated without the modern constraints of "cancel culture" or "hate speech" labels. The discussion suggests that Hinchcliffe is part of a movement attempting to reclaim free speech in the comedy circuit. Keywords: tony hinchcliffe, [jerry seinfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-seinfeld.md), [cancel culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancel-culture.md), [insult comedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insult-comedy.md), [madison square garden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madison-square-garden.md) ### NPR On The Media, 1939 Nazi Rally Comparison - **Episode:** [1708: Gaytheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-31 - **Time:** 36:32–40:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist/chapter/npr-on-the-media-1939-nazi-rally-comparison.md NPR's "On the Media" aired a segment comparing Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally to the 1939 pro-Nazi event held at a previous iteration of the venue. Host Brooke Gladstone used historical audio to draw parallels between past "Aryan" rhetoric and modern nationalistic speeches by figures like Stephen Miller. The hosts dispute the comparison, noting that the current Madison Square Garden is a different physical location built in 1968. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [brook gladstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brook-gladstone.md), [madison square garden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madison-square-garden.md), 1939 rally, [stephen miller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-miller.md) ### Madison Square Garden Rally, Mayor Eric Adams Response - **Episode:** [1707: Sweet Seventeen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-27 - **Time:** 1:14:12–1:18:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen/chapter/madison-square-garden-rally-mayor-eric-adams-response.md New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended Donald Trump's right to hold a rally at Madison Square Garden, rejecting comparisons to Hitler and fascism. Adams called for a "dialing down of the temperature" in political discourse, despite criticism from Governor Kathy Hochul and other Democratic leaders. Keywords: [eric adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [madison square garden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madison-square-garden.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [kathy hochul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathy-hochul.md), [fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fascism.md) ### Joy Reid, 1939 Madison Square Garden Nazi Rally - **Episode:** [1706: Nerd & Knucklehead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-24 - **Time:** 20:33–22:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead/chapter/joy-reid-1939-madison-square-garden-nazi-rally.md Joy Reid compares Donald Trump's upcoming Madison Square Garden rally to a 1939 Nazi rally held at the same venue by the German-American Bund. The hosts point out that the 1939 rally occurred during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, a Democrat. Reid uses archival footage from 2016 to link Trump's rhetoric to historical political violence. Keywords: [joy reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-reid.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [madison square garden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madison-square-garden.md), german-american bund, [franklin d roosevelt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/franklin-d-roosevelt.md), [nazism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nazism.md) ### James Carville Nazi Rally Comparison, Madison Square Garden - **Episode:** [1704: Helloo!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-17 - **Time:** 35:56–41:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo/chapter/james-carville-nazi-rally-comparison-madison-square-garden.md Democratic strategist James Carville compared Donald Trump's planned rally at Madison Square Garden to a 1939 Nazi rally, sparking intense criticism. Carville also claimed the Supreme Court has "green-lighted" political assassinations by Navy SEALs under presidential immunity. The discussion mocks Carville's escalating rhetoric and his distinct Southern accent, suggesting he is used by networks primarily for entertainment value. 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The hosts mock the contradictory descriptions of Camilla as both a "hottie" of the debutante scene and a "Rottweiler" or "Old Trout," as she was famously dubbed by the British press and Princess Diana. 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The "corpse flower" is featured as a rare plant that attracts visitors with its unique stench during its infrequent blooms. Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), botanic garden, corpse flower, [biodiversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biodiversity.md), [mass extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-extinction.md) ### Garden State Distillery and Project Veritas Connection - **Episode:** [1530: Red Queen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1530-red-queen.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-16 - **Time:** 2:15:03–2:18:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1530-red-queen/chapter/garden-state-distillery-and-project-veritas-connection.md Rick Norman of Garden State Distillery donated to the show, noting his business partnership with Project Veritas Executive Director Daniel Strack. Norman mentioned shipping bottles of whiskey to show associates and requested a "de-douching." 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New York Attorney General Letitia James has challenged the practice, while MSG defends it as a right of a private venue. The hosts debate the ethical implications of using surveillance technology for corporate retaliation. 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