In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Michael J. Raupp, Professor Emeritus of Entomology at the University of Maryland, all about ticks. The plant profile is on Rain Lilies and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Back to the Land by Christy Page of GreenPrints.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 115: The Dreaded Spotted Lanterflyhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-115-dreaded.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 29: Butterfly Gardeninghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-29-butterfly.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 141: Nature's Best Hope with Doug Tallamyhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-141-natures.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeVisit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!Show Notes will be posted after 9-16-2025.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.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!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzInterview Edit: Cavit IrelandMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 9-6-2025.