Plow & Hose is a show dedicated to joys and challenges of organic backyard gardening in Central Texas. Learn organic gardening and earth friendly practices while getting seasonal planting information specific to Central Texas.
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A husband and wife DIY gardening podcast with gardening tips and some fun sprinkled in. We are located in central Texas and will be discussing the progression of our backyard garden, some do's and dont's as well as some of our hits and misses. We like to have guests on to talk about gardening as well as food, libations, and some fun backyard projects! We hope you will join us on this journey as we continue to evolve our own garden and give you some tips and information for your own garden wh ...
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What’s a gardener to do when heat, pests, drought, and bad soil (or not much soil at all) crowd the path to creativity outdoors? Central Texas Gardener is here to help! We’ve adapted segments from our PBS program to guide resourceful and thoughtful designs. We respond to climate challenges and grow food for you and the wildlife we rely on. So, let’s get growing!
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We will be featuring the people that we've met over the years to share their stories, grower knowledge and passion for growing plants. Also, we want to feature our Smart Pot retail dealers and wholesale distributors, who we've partnered with over the years. Episodes will be entertaining, informative and motivational. We want you to always grow your best plant possible. Listening to our "PotCast", you will hear from the leaders of the lawn and garden, as well as the cannabis industries, as th ...
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Quick podcast update for everyone!!!By MaryBird's Backyard Garden
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Episode 36 - How to Beat the Gardening Doldrums!
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Mary and Jeff talk about beating the gardening doldrums that take over sometimes. Mary gives us some tips to get re-energized in the garden! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, Twi…
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Episode 35 - Special Halloween Show with special guest!
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Mary and Jeff talk Halloween and we have a special guest to help us make and talk about Halloween wreaths and other things Halloweeny! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, Twitter(X…
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Episode 34 - Madagascar Periwinkle, Bur Oak and Jurassic Ginkgo - Whoa!!!
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Mary talks about the hearty Madagascar Periwinkle, the awesome, and very large Burr Oak, and Jeff goes Jurassic with Gingko! As always we talk about our mis-adventures in the yard this week! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdg…
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Episode 33 - Reviving our Boston Fern and Fall lawn care tips!
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Mary talks about reviving Jeff's sad and brown Boston Fern and gives us some insights how we should take care of it to prevent its demise! Jeff talks about lawn care as we approach Fall/Winter, and as always we talk about "What's new in the Garden". Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! Y…
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9-30-24 Goldenrod, Figs & Burr Oaks**from the archives
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Fall in Texas brings allergens, weeds and an optimal planting window for pretty much everything! SPONSOR OFFER: Try Magic Mind if you want to improve your focus and energy levels while getting important nutrients. For a limited time you can get up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off a one time purchase using code JULIER20 at checkout. https…
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Episode 32 - Burford Holly for the birds!
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Mary discusses getting your winter prep started, and does a deep dive on the Burford Holly, a very good Texas all-season plant! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, Twitter(X) @mary…
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09-23-24 Wildflowers! Time to Order Seeds and Plant 'em!
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Although it's officially fall according to the calender, it's still pretty toasty. Julie has heat-fatigue which leaves her feeling unenthusastic about chores. Despite the seemingly endless heat, it is time to get serious about spring Texas wildflowers. SPONSOR OFFER: Try Magic Mind if you want to improve your focus and energy levels while getting i…
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Episode 31 - Mary gives us the Buzzzzzz on Bees!
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Mary gives us the buzzzz on bees, we talk backyard photography, and our Almond Verbena smells fabulous! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, Twitter(X) @marybirdgarden and you can e…
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Episode 30 - Kalanchoe - The Mother of Thousands plant!
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Mary has some interesting history on the Kalanchoe plant, its different variations and names and how to care for them! Jeff has a new "Jeff's Corner" with a review of the EGO Electric yard tools, and as always we talk about what's new in the garden! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! Y…
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Episode 29 - Our friend the native Texas Cedar!
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Mary does a deep dive on the Texas Cedar tree! Most people view it as a nuisance, but Mary provides some interesting information on how beneficial it really is in the garden! Jeff has a new "Jeff's Corner" and as always we talk about what's new in the garden! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for o…
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Mary talks about our skunk encounter in the garden and some strategies to help deter them from yours!! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, Twitter(X) @marybirdgarden and you can em…
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Episode 27 - Mary presents part 3 in our series on starting a new garden!
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Mary continues with part 3 of the series on how to get started on a new garden and we talk about a surprise garden event we had this morning!! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, T…
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Episode 26 - Mary continues our series on starting a new garden!
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Mary continues with part 2 of the series on how to get started on a new garden. Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, Twitter(X) @marybirdgarden and you can email us at marybirdgarde…
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Episode 25 - Mary talks about planning for a new garden!
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Mary talks about how to get started on a new garden in a new series for this month. We also discuss monocarpic plants, our new Banana Spider friend, and Mary has a book recommendation for you to check out! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram accoun…
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Episode 24 - We are back! We talk about the Gardens of London, Scotland, and Ireland from our trip!
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We talk about our trip to Europe where we saw some amazing gardens and green spaces! London, Edinburgh, and Ireland gardens we visited were awesome, and Mary tells us what she found in our garden when we got back home! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Ins…
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07-24-24 The Summer Lull--Keeping Plants Alive and Planning for Shade
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July and August are tough months for plants in Central Texas, but it's the best time for preparing to plant a fall garden. Consider another round of summer faves. Don't forget to include shade trees in your planting plans. SPONSOR OFFER: Try Magic Mind if you want to improve your focus and energy levels while getting important nutrients. For a limi…
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07-12-24 Under the Feeder: Blossoms from Birdseed
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Newsflash! Summer is here! Julie enjoys endless blossoms from wild sunflowers! Learn about sunflowers and safflowers--cousins that keep our birds and squirrels fat and happy through the worst of summer. SPONSOR OFFER: Try Magic Mind if you want to improve your focus and energy levels while getting important nutrients. For a limited time you can get…
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Episode 23 - Pride of Barbados, Purple Heart and Garden for your health!
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Mary talks about the beautiful Pride of Barbados we have, the Purple Heart ground cover flower, and we talk about the benefits of gardening on your health and well being! As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" ! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us …
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Episode 22 - Mary gets down and dirty about Dirt and Soil and what is really happening in your garden!
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Mary does a deep dive into dirt and soil and how everything is working in your garden and describes her super-secret garden tea recipe she has applied to our garden! As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" ! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on ou…
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Episode 21 - Let's talk about the Crape Myrtle or is it Crepe Myrtle?
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Mary talks about the Crape Myrtles we have in the garden, how to care for them and what to expect based on what type you have. As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" ! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden …
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Episode 20 - Yaupon Holly, Boston Fern, Yardlong Beans and much more!
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Mary talks about the Yaupon Holly and how we are using it in the garden, and how our Yardlong Beans have overtaken us! We also talk about how we are using them in the kitchen. Jeff talks about his Boston fern that transports him back to the 1970's. As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" as well as how she plans to attack the Squash…
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06-17-24 Spring Rains and Swampy Summer: Dealing with Moisture, Mosquitos & Monarda
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Julie's veggie garden may be smaller than previous years, but still attract pests like spider mites. The spring rains continue even with the start of summer making it muggy and mosquito-y. It's fine because we can disrupt their lifecycle with a simple, organic treatment. With less veggies, Julie has planted more flowers--lots of native and adaptive…
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Episode 19 - The Mighty Chiltepin Chile plant, The Okra plant and how to use in the kitchen, Gin botanicals, and What's New in the Garden!
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Mary talks about the Mighty Chiltepin plant and how we are growing it and using it, and Jeff discusses the Okra plant and how to prepare in the kitchen. Information on how botanicals are used in Gin and a nice New Orleans Fizz drink to pair with your okra gumbo! Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" including our paver progress! The New Orl…
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Episode 76: Nichole "PurpleLungz" - Virgina Home Grower and Social Media Content Creator
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Nichole, who goes by PurpleLungz on TikTok and Instagram, was our guest for Episode 76 of The Growing Revolution. She's in the now, legal home growing state of Virginia, where he's been chronicling her cannabis growing journey online, and garnering a lot of views in the process. She has been growing in Smart Pot containers for almost the whole time…
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Episode 18 - Succulent filled vintage tackle box planter, Zucchino Rampicante, and Silver Ponyfoot!
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This week Mary talks about putting together a succulent display using a vintage metal tackle box, and our first Zucchino Rampicante from the garden and how we used it in the kitchen for a delicious side dish! Mary also talks about how we used the Silver Ponyfoot (Dichondra argentea) for ground cover in our garden, and as always, Mary updates us on …
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Episode 75: Danny Murr-Sloat, AlpinStash Founder, Cannabis Breeder and Consultant
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For Episode 75 of The Growing Revolution Smart PotCast, we got to speak with Danny Murr-Sloat, co-founder of AlpinStash, a Colorado based genetics provider, and consultancy service for the cannabis industry. Danny's career in cannabis started as a major turnaround point in his life, which up until that point was stuck in an upside down world of usi…
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Episode 17 - Our guest talks about building a Natural Aquarium and keeping Chickens!
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This week we have a special guest who will discuss how he built a natural aquarium as well as giving us an update on keeping chicken and a couple quick recipes from his garden! Mary talks about the Trombocino plant we have growing, and as always, Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden"! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey …
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Episode 74: Rebecca- Happy Heart Gardens, Backyard Gardening in PA and AL
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In our latest installment of The Growing Revolution Smart PotCast, we spoke with Rebecca who goes by @happyheartgardens on social media. She is an enthusiastic backyard gardener who grew up on a dairy farm in northern Pennsylvania, but for the recent past has lived in Southern Alabama. She's been gardening hard for the last 15 years or so and had t…
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Episode 16 - Bougainvillea's, Milkweed, Ratatouille and book review!
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This week Mary talks about the Bougainvillea and how to care for it, some milkweed ideas for you, and Jeff's recipe this week is the garden fresh Ratatouille. We have a book review, and as always, Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden"! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can…
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Episode 73: Elizabeth Beak- Joy To The Earth Trees, a Christmas Tree Rental Company in Atlanta, GA
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In our latest installment of The Growing Revolution, we got to speak with Elizabeth Beak, founder of Joy To The Earth Tree Farm, outside of Atlanta, Georgia. She founded this organization in 2022 after hearing of a similar company overseas doing Christmas Tree rentals to local residents. She thought that if they could do it there, she could start o…
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Episode 15 - How to start a backyard pocket prairie and making Jalapeño Pepper Torpedos!
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This week we talk about our Backyard Pocket Prairie and how you can start one too. Jeff talks jalapeño pepper torpedos, and Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden"! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook a…
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Episode 72: Ben Owens, Cannabis Home Growing Advocate, Co-Author- "Clean Growing"
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In this latest interview for The Growing Revolution- Smart PotCast, we got to speak again with Ben Owens, who is a cannabis home growing coach and advocate based in Colorado. We spoke with him back in season one, where he was the guest for episode 14, which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/no7k6yy75WY We wanted to get Ben back on to talk about …
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 14 - Mother's Day Episode with Special Guest!
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This week we have a special Mother's Day podcast with a special guest - our daughter Amanda! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a revi…
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Episode 71: Chris Blase- Blase Family Farm, You-Pick Blueberry Farm in Rockwall, Texas
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In this week's installment of The Growing Revolution, we got to speak with Chris Blase of Blase Family Farms. Chris and his wife, Jill, started the blueberry farm in 2011 after coming home from a vacation in East Texas, where the family had a great time at a blueberry farm, picking berries. He thought that it would be a great idea to start one clos…
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 13 - The mighty Borage plant!!
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This week we talk about What's New in the Garden and the Borage plant, history, growing, and uses in food and beverages! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden. If you enjoy our pod…
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Episode 70: Kyle Durr- Casey Trees, Washington DC area tree farm
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Welcome back to episode 70 of The Growing Revolution where this week we got to speak with Kyle Durr, Nursery Manager for Casey Trees. He oversees the general production on their farm in Virginia, outside of the Washington DC metro area. Casey Tree was started by Betty Brown Casey, longtime DC resident in 2002. Betty was concerned with the steady de…
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 12 - Potatoes, Bamboo and a New Segment!
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This week we talk about What's New in the Garden, surprise potatoes, how we are using bamboo for summer shade, and a new segment on garden to table. Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard …
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Episode 69: Rick Jones- Square Farmer Saucers
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This week on The Growing Revolution, we spoke with Rick Jones who invented the Square Farmer saucer. His innovation solves two problems; its square design allows for less wasted space when multiple plants are in a given space such as a grow tent, and it raises the plant's container (hopefully a Smart Pot) out of any standing water from irrigation r…
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 11 - Garden to Table with Thai Basil and Special Guests
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This week we have 2 guests - a Certified Sommelier and libations enthusiast, and a local Chef join us to talk about how to use Thai Basil in libations and food recipes! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at …
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Episode 68: Kayla- Prosperous Living, Central Florida Gardener
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In episode 68 of The Growing Revolution, we spoke with Kayla, who goes by Prosperous Living on social media. She is a stay at home mother of 5 kids in the Homosassa area of Florida (north of Tampa). She hasn't been gardening for a very long time, but since she's been at it, she's been very aggressive with expanding her garden and for working as an …
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 10 - The Field Trip!
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This week we took a field trip to look at the beautiful Texas wildflowers! We talk about our trip and what we saw and also talk about Jeff's peppers! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard…
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Episode 67: Andy Mallory- Master Nursery, VP of Vendor Operations
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In this episode of The Growing Revolution, we recorded live from the MANTS (Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show) expo in Baltimore, Maryland. We got to speak with Andy Mallory, VP of Vendor Operations for the Master Nursery Garden Center Group. Master Nursery is a buying co-op organization that links up their member retail store with manufacturers like…
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 9 - Marigolds, Copperplants, and Aphids - Oh My!
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This week Mary talks about the Mexican Mint Marigold (Tegetes Lucida), the Copperplate (Acalypha) and the attack of the Aphids! We also talk about our usual "What's new in the garden". Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden …
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Episode 66: Ryan Cook- Heavenly Hills Homestead, Giant Veggie Grower, Homesteader
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This latest episode of The Growing Revolution, was a real treat to record. Our guest, Ryan Cook is a former Army Serviceman who enlisted at 17, served in 2 stints in Iraq before being medically discharged. He is born and raised in the mountains of West Virginia which is also where he currently resides. Seeking a new passion after his service in the…
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 8 - The Incredible Agave!
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This week Mary talks about the incredible Agave plant. Some history and uses of the agave and some interesting facts and our usual "What's new in the garden". Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden…
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Episode 65: Michael Fiore- Co Owner, Smith's Gardentown in Wichita Falls, Texas
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In the latest installment of The Growing Revolution, we sat down with Michael Fiore of Smith's Gardentown, which is the premier independent garden center of Wichita Falls, Texas. Smith's Gardentown is a multi-generational family business and the torch is currently being passed from Michael's Mother to him. They focus a ton on classes and education,…
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 7 - Worms!!
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This week Mary talks about the wonderful world of worms and how to use them for your garden. Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog!By MaryBird's Backyard Garden
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Episode 64: Trevor Johnson- Lead Nursery Grower, Alldredge Gardens of Midland, Texas
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We are back with Season 3 of The Growing Revolution and our guest is a huge fan of Smart Pot growing containers, Trevor Johnson, of Alldredge Gardens in Midland, Texas. Trevor is the lead grower for this nursery, which is an oasis of green, in West Texas. Trevor has been with Alldredge Gardens for a while, but for a short stint, he was an employee …
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden Episode 6 - Topiary!
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This week Mary talks about a new Topiary project and our trips to the local garden center! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog!By MaryBird's Backyard Garden
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