Best Horticulturati Podcasts (2024)

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Seeds of Food Sovereignty with the Cooperative Gardens Commission 1:08:35

1M ago1:08:35

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In this episode, we talk about seed sharing and food justice with Hayden Kesterson and DJ Needelman from the Cooperative Gardens Commission. The CGC is an international grassroots collective of volunteers working to increase community food production, resource-sharing, and food sovereignty. Founded in 2020 in response to the Covid pandemic, one of …

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Spring Announcements and new podcast feeds 2:24

2M ago2:24

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New developments are afoot here at Horticulturati HQ! More episodes of this podcast are on the way. In the meantime, you will find Colleen's radio show, Horticulture Hangover, on a separate podcast feed. Please subscribe to Hangover to get your weekly dose gardening advice: Apple podcasts Spotify Audible/Amazon Podcasts Player for web browser Leah …

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Horticulture Hangover from December 16, 2023 43:05

2M ago43:05

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Colleen Dieter, co-host of the Horticulturati podcast also hosts the Horticulture Hangover Radio Show, a call-in (or text-in) show for gardening questions. Tune in to Horticulture Hangover live on Saturdays at 8-9 am CST: 99.7 AM and 590 FM. ATXgardens.com

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Horticulture Hangover from Dec 9, 2023 36:56

2M ago36:56

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Colleen Dieter, co-host of the Horticulturati podcast also hosts the Horticulture Hangover Radio Show, a call-in (or text-in) show for gardening questions. Tune in to Horticulture Hangover live on Saturdays at 8-9 am CST: 99.7 AM and 590 FM. ATXgardens.com

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Horticulture Hangover from November 25, 2023 42:47

2M ago42:47

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Colleen Dieter, co-host of the Horticulturati podcast also hosts the Horticulture Hangover Radio Show, a call-in (or text-in) show for gardening questions. Tune in to Horticulture Hangover live on Saturdays at 8-9 am CST: 99.7 AM and 590 FM. ATXgardens.com

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Horticulture Hangover from November 18, 2023 39:30

2M ago39:30

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Colleen Dieter, co-host of the Horticulturati podcast also hosts the Horticulture Hangover Radio Show, a call-in (or text-in) show for gardening questions. Tune in to Horticulture Hangover live on Saturdays at 8-9 am CST: 99.7 AM and 590 FM. ATXgardens.com

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Horticulture Hangover from November 11, 2023 34:05

2M ago34:05

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Colleen Dieter, co-host of the Horticulturati podcast also hosts the Horticulture Hangover Radio Show, a call-in (or text-in) show for gardening questions. Tune in to Horticulture Hangover live on Saturdays at 8-9 am CST: 99.7 AM and 590 FM. ATXgardens.com

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Horticulture Hangover from November 4, 2023 36:40

2M ago36:40

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Colleen Dieter, co-host of the Horticulturati podcast, also hosts the Horticulture Hangover Radio Show, a call-in (or text-in) show for gardening questions. Tune in to Horticulture Hangover live on Saturdays at 8-9 am CST: 99.7 AM and 590 FM. ATXgardens.com

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Veggies and Fruit- Horticulture Hangover from February 3, 2024 45:01

2M ago45:01

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What can we plant in the vegetable garden now? How should I fertilize my fruit trees? Get the answers for Central Texas now! Colleen Dieter, co-host of the Horticulturati podcast also hosts the Horticulture Hangover Radio Show, a call-in (or text-in) show for gardening questions. Tune in to Horticulture Hangover live on Saturdays at 8-9 am CST: 99.…

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Horticulture Hangover, October 28, 2023 39:32

3M ago39:32

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Colleen Dieter, co-host of the Horticulturati podcast also hosts the Horticulture Hangover Radio Show, a call-in (or text-in) show for gardening questions. Tune in to Horticulture Hangover live on Saturdays at 8-9 am CST: 99.7 AM and 590 FM. ATXgardens.com

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Horticulture Hangover, October 21, 2023 35:15

3M ago35:15

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Colleen Dieter, co-host of the Horticulturati podcast also hosts the Horticulture Hangover Radio Show, a call-in (or text-in) show for gardening questions. Tune in to Horticulture Hangover live on Saturdays at 8-9 am CST: 99.7 AM and 590 FM. ATXgardens.com

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Horticulture Hangover: October 14, 2023 32:39

3M ago32:39

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Colleen Dieter, co-host of the Horticulturati podcast also hosts the Horticulture Hangover Radio Show, a call-in (or text-in) show for gardening questions. Tune in to Horticulture Hangover live on Saturdays at 8-9 am CST: 99.7 AM and 590 FM. ATXgardens.com

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Turf Wars: St. Augustine 1:07:51

3M ago1:07:51

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On this episode, we’re sinking our toes into St. Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum), icon of the Texas lawn from Hank Hill’s house to the State Capitol grounds. Millions of acres of prime farmland and front yards are dedicated to this non-edible crop. St. Augustine is so ubiquitous in our landscape it’s almost invisible. But what paradoxes a…

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Putting the Podcast Into the Compost Heap – A Heartfelt Goodbye! 3:47

4M ago3:47

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Since starting to produce this podcast in November 2015 all the way through May 2023, it’s been a wonderful ride to learn about gardening from so many great people. I’ve truly enjoyed interviewing and getting to know so many folks through this podcast, but all good things must end. And it is time to put […] The post Putting the Podcast Into the Com…

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The Old Farmer's Almanac 1:00:41

6M ago1:00:41

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We’re back with an Old Farmers’ Almanac episode! Continuously published since 1792, the Almanac is an American institution, rife with weather forecasts, recipes, gardening tips, and snake oil. Long advertised on its cover as “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” the new edition provides tips on the best days in 2024 to wash your floors, perm y…

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Horticulture Hangover: Texas Madrones, hardy hibiscus, & night-blooming cereus 38:21

7M ago38:21

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Here's the September 24 episode of Horticulture Hangover, our radio broadcast on KLBJ. Colleen reports back from the International Society of Arboriculture's Texas Tree Conference, and we take questions about Texas Madrones, hardy hibiscus, night-blooming cereus, and more. Check out the Austin Organic Gardeners' Fall Plant Fundraiser on September 3…

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Horticulture Hangover: Growing Natives with Willy Glenn 41:09

8M ago41:09

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This week, Colleen is out of town, so Leah invited a guest host, horticulturist Willy Glenn from It's Your Nature and @yournativenursery. We discuss adapting our plant palette due to climate change, the challenges of propagating natives, and the beauty of grasses in the landscape. We also field some questions about planting wildflowers. Tune in to …

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Grasses for Butterflies 1:12:33

8M ago1:12:33

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When you picture a butterfly garden, you probably envision big, colorful flowers. But did you know that over 100 butterfly species in Texas use native grasses and sedges as their larval host plants? In this episode, Leah makes the case for adding grasses to your pollinator garden. The majority of grass-obligate butterflies – skippers and satyrs—are…

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Horticulture Hangover: Hardscaping with Michele Fonzi 40:43

9M ago40:43

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On this week's radio show, landscape designer Michele Fonzi joins Leah to talk about framing the garden with hardscaping. Michelle is a landscape construction expert, horticulturist, and project manager who builds commercial and residential spaces with her company, Michele Fonzi Designs. We discuss the architectural side of garden design -- dry cre…

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Horticulture Hangover: Batwatching, Red Oaks, and Mistflowers 34:37

9M ago34:37

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Here's the July 29 episode of Horticulture Hangover, our radio broadcast on KLBJ. Leah reports on her visit to Braken Cave -- the world's largest bat colony! -- summer home to 15-20 million bats, then we talk about multi-trunked red oaks tendency to fall apart, watering trees, dealing with invasive grasses (KR bluestem and Johnsongrass), and the ma…

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Horticulture Hangover: Ants and aphids & growing grapes 35:00

9M ago35:00

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When the phones are down, the show must go on! Here's the July 22 episode of Horticulture Hangover, our radio broadcast on KLBJ. We talk about ants and aphids, when to pick melons, growing grapes, and transplanting stuff when it's not quite the right time. Tune in to Horticulture Hangover live on Saturdays at 8-9 am CST online here, or on the airwa…

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The Everything Garden 46:41

9M ago46:41

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Can a native plant garden be maintained without year-round pruning? In this episode, Colleen articulates her front-yard scheme for a super-low-maintenance native garden design for Central Texas, a cumulative idea inspired by past episodes of this very podcast. Her working title is “The Everything Garden.” First, we introduce a corrections segment c…

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Horticulture Hangover: Karst caves, Navajo peaches, and velvet leaf mallow 38:45

9M ago38:45

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Here's the July 15 episode of Horticulture Hangover, our radio broadcast on KLBJ. We talk about karst ecosystems, ticks in Texas, Navajo or "Indian" peaches, harvesting figs, and a native plant that's on our wish list: velvet leaf mallow (Allowissadula holosericea). Tune in to Horticulture Hangover live on Saturdays at 8-9 am CST online here, or on…

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Horticulture Hangover: Critical root zones, cutting back cannas, and trees in pots 40:59

9M ago40:59

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Here's the July 8 episode of Horticulture Hangover, our radio broadcast on KLBJ. We talk about measuring a tree's critical root zone, when to cut back canna lilies to keep them blooming, and how to root-prune trees in pots. Tune in to Horticulture Hangover live on Saturdays at 8-9 am CST online here, or on the airwaves: 99.7 AM and 590 FM. Join our…

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Horticulture Hangover: Sweet potatoes, four o'clocks, and mowing wildflowers 40:59

10M ago40:59

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Here's the July 1 episode of Horticulture Hangover, our radio broadcast on KLBJ. We get calls about planting sweet potato slips; four o'clocks failing to bloom; when to mow wildflowers; and how to collect sunflower seeds. Enjoy! Austin listeners, don't miss Colleen's free class, Native Plant Maintenance, at the Natural Gardener on July 8 at 10am. T…

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Horticulture Hangover: Bt, sowing wildflowers, & battling Bermuda 38:25

10M ago38:25

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Just unearthed from the archives, here's the 5/27 recording of Horticulture Hangover, our radio broadcast on KLBJ. We talk about the difference between Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) and Btk (Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki), propose solutions for invading Bermuda grass, and give a classic answer to a question about the best time to plant…

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Horticulture Hangover: When Vines Attack 37:49

10M ago37:49

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Here's the June 24 episode of Horticulture Hangover, our radio broadcast on KLBJ. We talk about National Pollinator Week, heat stress on citrus, and the pros and cons of various types of irrigation. We also get two calls about unruly vines driving people crazy. Austin listeners, don't miss Colleen's free class, Native Plant Maintenance, at the Natu…

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Lawn Ordinances with Chris Kennedy 1:15:59

10M ago1:15:59

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Why do we mow our lawns? That’s the question posed by our guest, artist and urban ecologist Chris Kennedy of the Urban Systems Lab and Central Texas Mycological Society; the answer is a tangle of municipal policy, attitudes toward property ownership, and status anxiety. Chris joins the pod to tell us about his research into city lawn ordinances and…

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Horticulture Hangover: triple digits, tomato pests, and wild pumpkins 35:48

10M ago35:48

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Here's the 6/17 recording of Horticulture Hangover, our radio broadcast on KLBJ. We got a little silly this week, and answered questions about pruning boxwoods, how much to water, leaf footed bugs, wild pumpkins, and more. Austin listeners, don't miss Colleen's free class, Native Plant Maintenance, at the Natural Gardener on July 8 at 10am. Tune in…

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Horticulture Hangover: transplant shock, evergreen vines, and poison ivy 36:58

10M ago36:58

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Here's the 6/10 recording of Horticulture Hangover, our radio broadcast on KLBJ. This week, we covered transplant shock, twining vs. clinging vines, and poison ivy. Tune in live on Saturdays at 8am CST online here, or on the airwaves: 99.7 AM and 590 FM Join our Patreon for early access to Horticulturati episodes, bonus content, and more!…

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Horticulture Hangover: crabgrass, oak suckers, and scheming squirrels 35:43

10M ago35:43

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Colleen did the show solo on June 3 because Leah skipped town! She got a lot of great questions. Topics include crabgrass, live oak suckers, and sneaky squirrels scheming on stonefruits. Have a question you want us to answer on the podcast? Email info@horticulturati.com. Tune in live and call or text your questions next week at 8-9 am CST on KLBJ's…

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Horticulture Hangover: Mosquitoes, Peaches, and "Beaver Poison" 38:24

11M ago38:24

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Here’s the May 20 episode of Horticulture Hangover, our live call-in show on Newsradio KLBJ. We talk about how to deal with mosquitoes, making room for poisonous plants in the garden, staking plants in pots, and the radical difference of gardening in Texas vs. California. Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Email info@horticulturati.…

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Horticulture Hangover: Lopsided trees, Meyer lemons, and a native plant bouquet 40:44

11M ago40:44

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More garden questions answered! Here’s the April 13 episode of Horticulture Hangover, our live call-in show on Newsradio KLBJ. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us at info@horticulturati.com Or, tune in live and call or text your questions next Saturday from at 8-9 am CST on KLBJ's website, or on the airwaves: 99.7 AM and 590 FM. Support…

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Horticulture Hangover: Drip irrigation, tropical milkweed, and more fruit tree questions 1:19:34

11M ago1:19:34

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Here’s a double dose of Horticulture Hangover, our live call-in show on Newsradio KLBJ, recorded April 29 and May 6. Due to various travel plans and life events, we each did our first solo episodes of the radio show. So many technical surprises and goofs! Tune in live and call or text your questions next week at 8-9 am CST on KLBJ's website, or on …

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Wildscape | Nancy Lawson 51:16

11M ago51:16

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nancy Lawson (@humanegardener) A few announcements: I’m going to take an extended break from the podcast, which you’ve probably already thought was going on based on how sporadic episodes have been lately. I’ve lost my zest for the podcast and thought I might power through but […] The post Wildscape | Na…

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Horticulturati: The Phosphorus Paradox (Part 1) 1:13:11

12M ago1:13:11

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On this episode, we’re tackling Phosphorus – an element, crucial to life on earth, which exists in both abundance and scarcity. We cover how humans got hooked on P fertilizers, the political and environmental impacts of mining and pollution, and what might be done about it. Mentioned in this episode: City of Austin Algae Mitigation;Toledo Junction …

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The Phosphorus Paradox (Part 1) 1:13:11

12M ago1:13:11

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On this episode, we’re tackling Phosphorus – an element, crucial to life on earth, which exists in both abundance and scarcity. We cover how humans got hooked on P fertilizers, the political and environmental impacts of mining and pollution, and what might be done about it. Mentioned in this episode: City of Austin Algae Mitigation;Toledo Junction …

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Horticulture Hangover: Compost tea; Deep shade; Poisonous plants 32:43

12M ago32:43

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Here's the 4/22 broadcast recording of Horticulture Hangover, our NEW live show on Newsradio KLBJ. Saturday's chat included a rundown of our busy weekend of garden events, plus listener questions about compost tea, grass alternatives for deep shade, poisonous plants, tender tropical bulbs, and more. Tune in live and call or text your questions next…

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Horticulture Hangover: Plant Swap Tips; Dividing Muhly Grasses; Deer Damage 43:18

1y ago43:18

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Here's the recording of this week's Horticulture Hangover, our new radio broadcast on KLBJ. This week's coversation includes: plant swap tips, dividing muhly grasses, protecting young trees from deer damage, transplanting milkweeds, and more. Tune in live next week at 8-9 am CST online here, or on the airwaves: 99.7 AM and 590 FM! Check out these e…

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Introducing: Horticulture Hangover 1:18:41

1y ago1:18:41

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We're doing a call-in gardening show the radio! It's called "Horticulture Hangover" and it airs on Saturdays from 8-9 am CST on KLBJ 590AM/99.7 FM. You can also stream it live here. We'll still bring you deep dives into topics on the Horticulturati podcast, but now you get a bonus show in this feed. Horticulture Hangover is a live Q&A format progra…

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Horticulturati: The Multilayered Magic of Sheet Mulch 1:11:33

1y ago1:11:33

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On this episode, we’re gettin’ down and dirty with sheet mulch. Sheet mulching is a no-till, no-dig gardening practice of removing unwanted vegetation and building fertile soil by layering organic matter and letting it compost in place. While the layers suppress weeds by blocking sunlight, subterranean soil biology goes to work to break down the la…

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The Multilayered Magic of Sheet Mulching 1:11:33

1y ago1:11:33

1:11:33

On this episode, we’re gettin’ down and dirty with sheet mulch. Sheet mulching is a no-till, no-dig gardening practice of removing unwanted vegetation and building fertile soil by layering organic matter and letting it compost in place. While the layers suppress weeds by blocking sunlight, subterranean soil biology goes to work to break down the la…

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Horticulturati: Fruit Tree Care with Susan Poizner 1:08:40

1y ago1:08:40

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"Fruit trees need hands-on care." That's the motto of our guest, Susan Poizner of OrchardPeople.com. Susan is an urban orchardist, teacher, journalist, and filmmaker. She is the author of Growing Urban Orchards (2014), cofounder of the Ben Nobelman Park Community Orchard in Toronto and the host of the Urban Forestry Radio podcast. She also teaches …

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Fruit Tree Care with Susan Poizner 1:08:40

1y ago1:08:40

1:08:40

"Fruit trees need hands-on care." That's the motto of our guest, Susan Poizner of OrchardPeople.com. Susan is an urban orchardist, teacher, journalist, and filmmaker. She is the author of Growing Urban Orchards (2014), cofounder of the Ben Nobelman Park Community Orchard in Toronto and the host of the Urban Forestry Radio podcast. She also teaches …

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Ned Fritz’s Texas Environmental Legacy | Amy Martin 1:15:54

1y ago1:15:54

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Texas Land Conservancy (@texaslandconservancy) My guest today is Amy Martin, a writer and researcher from Dallas who is currently compiling a biography on Texas environmentalist Ned Fritz. Now, you may be asking, who the heck is Ned Fritz? And I was right there with you up […] The post Ned Fritz’s Texas …

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Get Your Prairie On: Native Plant Garden Design with Benjamin Vogt 27:22

1y ago27:22

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monarch Gardens, Benjamin Vogt (@monarchgardensbenjaminvogt) Way back in 2018 I had today’s guest on to talk about his book, A New Garden Ethic. Today Benjamin Vogt is back on the podcast to talk about his latest book, Prairie Up: An Introduction to Natural Garden Design. A […] The post Get Your Prairie …

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Native Plant Gardening in Austin, Texas | Michelle Lay 51:01

1y ago51:01

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Photos courtesy and copyright of Michelle Lay Today’s guest is Michelle Lay, a native plant gardener in Austin, Texas. Michelle and I have been Instagram acquaintances and friends over the last few years and I’ve enjoyed seeing her central Texas native plant garden evolve. Michelle has the same passion for conversation and protection of the […] The…

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Herbariums, Botanizing New Jersey, and Ecosystems as Backdrops | Bonnie Semmling 1:10:39

1+ y ago1:10:39

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bonnie (@bonntany) Happy 2023 everyone! Spring is trying to spring here but like every year in Texas we brace ourselves for a surprise freeze in February, so I’m not getting too antsy about the growing season yet. But almost! Today’s episode is a fun one and […] The post Herbariums, Botanizing New Jersey…

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My Top 2 Garden & Nature Books for 2022! 13:40

1+ y ago13:40

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I’m a voracious reader and read anything from paper books to kindle books and listen to my share of audiobooks. Rather than list the abundant garden and natural history books I read this year I summarized my two favorites in this podcast: Saving the Wild South by Georgann Eubanks and The Natural Habitat Garden by […] The post My Top 2 Garden & Natu…

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Horticulturati: The Art of Graphics with Lisa Nunamaker and Amy Fedele 1:14:30

1+ y ago1:14:30

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In this roundtable, we talk about drafting and drawing with Lisa Nunamaker, of Paper Garden Workshop, and Amy Fedele, of Pretty Purple Door, two fabulous garden educators who offer online courses in landscape graphics. Leah took courses from both instructors this year -- Lisa's Garden Graphics Toolkit and Amy's Great at Procreate. We discuss why th…

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