Best Herb Potter Podcasts (2024)

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510 Toxic Plants 50:20

15d ago50:20

50:20

Hey Listener! It's almost Halloween, so we are counting down some common toxic plants you might find in your landscape or even inside your home. This includes Lillies, Poison Ivy, Water Hemlock and Vegetables that could kill! Resources - For Human Poisoning you’ll need to call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Pet Poisoning ASPCA Animal …

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509 Mushrooms interview Jose Prieto-Figueroa 55:06

1M ago55:06

55:06

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss mushrooms with our friend Jose Prieto-Figueroa of The Bay Mushroom. Jose and his wonderful wife, Bianca, have grown specialty mushrooms for over 10 years. Jose answers some of our mushroom questions, such as: what a fungus is, why we see them in the fall, how he grows them on his farm, and some tips for how to…

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508 Aug Bird is the Word! 58:24

3M ago58:24

58:24

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss enhancin our landscapes and backyards for our feathered friends, BIRDS! We cover some fun bird facts, types of bird feeders and seeds, and list some plants that will bring the bird to your yard. Urban Bird Treaty program: https://www.fws.gov/program/urban-bird-treaty Florida Extension Website about Bird feeder…

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507 Mosquitoes 47:10

4M ago47:10

47:10

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss our least favorite summertime pest, the Mosquito. We felt very itchy while doing this episode. We review some basic mosquito biology, common species and diseases they transmit in Maryland, and give some tips on how to reduce your chance of getting bitten. - NPR - A Guide To Mosquito Repellents - MDA Mosquito C…

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506 June Non-Bee Pollinators with Madeline Potter 53:11

5M ago53:11

53:11

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss non-bee pollinators with Madeline Potter. We discuss beetles, flies, moths, and wasps, what flowers they like, and how we can support pollinators in our home gardens. This month, we skipped the Native Plant of the Month, Bug of the Month, and Garden Tips of the Month. We currently have an open survey for ALL l…

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May Butterfly Pavilion Interview with Arthur Earle of the NMNH 40:39

6M ago40:39

40:39

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss butterflies and the Smithsonian Butterfly Pavilion at National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. with Arthur Earle. Arthur answers all our questions about the behind-the-scenes part of running a butterfly show. We talk about why butterflies are important. Arthur gives us some fun butterfly facts abo…

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504: Plant Shopping 55:07

7M ago55:07

55:07

Hello Listener, Sorry for the late episode. We had some computer issues and had to redo this episode. This month, we discuss something near and dear to our hearts–shopping for plants. We have some great tips to help you make wise purchases with regard to landscape plants. Marylanders Plant Trees Program- $25 off coupon for native tree species at pa…

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503: A Berries Nice Time with Dr. Haley Sater. 49:18

8M ago49:18

49:18

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss cane berries with University of Maryland Extension Agriculture Agent for Wicomico County, Dr. Haley Sater. Some berry good resources: Mid-Atlantic Berry Guide Haley’s Fact sheet new fact sheet - Start Growing Thornless Blackberries UME Home and Garden Information Center Fruits for the Home Garden webpage. We a…

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502 More Interesting Mating Habits 59:43

9M ago59:43

59:43

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss some more exciting animal mating habits in the Mid-Altalitic region. This year, we discuss Eastern Hercules Beetles, Dogbane Leaf Beetles, Blue Crabs, and the iconic Bald Eagle. We start the episode with garden news and an update about the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Check out the official press-release fro…

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501: Garden Trivia with Stephanie Pully and Kaitlyn Baligush 34:05

10M ago34:05

34:05

Hey Listener We are bringing in the New Year with a game of Garden Trivia! Stephanie Pully and Kaitlyn Baligush from the UME Master Gardener Office are joining us with some fun trivia questions. Feel free to play along with us. There are four categories, each with three questions: Botany (~1:53) Soils (~8:14) Entomology (~13:09) Native and Invasive…

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S04: E09 Stinging Caterpillars 49:07

1y ago49:07

49:07

This year, we are taking a break from our spooky plant list to instead talk about a spooky, cute group of insects STINGING CATERPILLARS! Don't let their cuteness fool you; these incredible insects can string if touched, so BEWARE and keep your hands to yourself. We also have our: Bug of the Month – Antlions. (~29:45) Native Plant of the Month - Lit…

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S04:E08 Gorgeous Goldenrods 47:38

1y ago47:38

47:38

Hey Listener, Gold and yellow hues are the undeniable colors of autumn. In this episode, we discuss one of our favorite yellow-blooming perennial plants–Goldenrod. With its pretty yellow flowers, long blooming seasons, and high wildlife value, What is not to love about these fantastic native plants? Michaela also counts down her top pick of goldenr…

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S04:E07 Cannning 47:00

1y ago47:00

47:00

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, Dr. Shauna Henley (a Senior Family and Consumer Sciences Educator with the University of Maryland Extension) returns to the podcast to discuss canning those summer fruits and vegetables. She will tell us a bit about the history of canning, what supplies you need (~5:20), the difference between canning with a h…

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S4:E06 Ants and Termites 43:26

1+ y ago43:26

43:26

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we are talking about two common household pests: ants and termites. While both live in colonies and can enter our homes, they have very different lifecycles and social structures. Some of them are nuisance pests, while others can cause damage to our homes. This episode will cover how to tell ants and termites …

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S4:E05 Pollination 36:54

1+ y ago36:54

36:54

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we are excited to Celebrates National Pollinator Week. ( June 19-25, 2023). A pollinator is any animal that visits flowering plants and moves pollen from flower to flower, which helps plants reproduce, making fruits and seeds. In North America pollinators include bees, butterflies, moths, flower flies, beetles…

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Joel Chriss 35:58

1+ y ago35:58

35:58

Featured on the JazzCast: Joel Chriss - Jazz Manager, Agent and CEO of the Hampton's Jazz Fest.

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S4:E04 Sweet Potatoes with Jon Traunfeld 51:18

1+ y ago51:18

51:18

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we are excited to welcome back Jon Traunfeld, Principal Agent and Program Director of the fantastic UME Home and Garden Information Center. 2023 is UME HGIC year of the Sweet Potato, and Jon is here .o give us some tips about growing and harvesting them, and in return, we share recipes for eating them with him…

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Dezron Douglas 27:49

1+ y ago27:49

27:49

Featured on this episode is jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader Dezron Douglas.

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Jonathan Firstenberg 24:34

1+ y ago24:34

24:34

Featured on this episode is television composer, music supervisor, producer and consultant Jonathan Firstenberg.

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S4:E03 Fruit Trees & Small Fruits 1:01:18

1+ y ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Hello Listener, In this month's episode, we're talking about selecting and growing small fruits and fruit trees. With spring blooming around us, many garden centers and stores will have fruit trees and small fruit shrubs for sale. Creating a home orchard can provide a source of delicious fruit. However, fruit trees and shrubs have their own unique …

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Nicolas Prost & Sebastian Paindestre 14:05

1+ y ago14:05

14:05

On this episode we talk to special guests from Paris - Nicolas Prost (classical saxophonist) and Sebastian Paindestre (pianist).

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S4:02 Landscape Law with Paul Goeringer 46:09

1+ y ago46:09

46:09

Hello Listener, In this month's episode, we are talking to Paul Goeringer, a University of Maryland Specialist with the UMD Agriculture Law Education Initiative. We have some great questions regarding homeowner and property rights to put Paul on the spot today. We discussed Maryland HB322 (~3:27), overhanging trees (~12:15), fence laws (~15:30), de…

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Chris Hijian 34:45

1+ y ago34:45

34:45

Featured on this episode is film composer Chris Hijian.

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S4:E1 Backyard Animal Mating Habits 41:02

1+ y ago41:02

41:02

Hello Listener, We love some fun facts and lists so in this episode we will talk about some of intriguing animal mating and courtship habits, to celebrate the month of Valentine’s. We cannot cover them all but we picked some of our favorites including honeybee, horseshoe crabs, daddy long legs, slugs, and dragonflies. We also have our: Native Plant…

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Michael Wolff (Interview 2) 54:25

1+ y ago54:25

54:25

Featured is pianist Michael Wolff.

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S03:E11 Winter Garden Chores and Holiday Tree Tips 38:22

2y ago38:22

38:22

Hello Listener, It is almost 2023, but you can still do some chores in your garden this year. In this episode, we talk about the winter garden chores Rachel has been doing, and Mikaela and Emily have been putting off. We also talk holiday plant care (16:00), including caring for living trees (19:00) and fresh cut trees (28:10). Link to our survey: …

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S03:E10 Bats! 1:11:53

2y ago1:11:53

1:11:53

Hello Listener, It's Spooky Season! In this month's episode, we sit down with Leslie Sturges of the Bat Conservation & Rescue of Virginia to talk about bats. We chat about how much we love bats and why you should also. She tells us all about the types of bat you can find in Maryland (9:53), Whitenose syndrome (17:03), how bats rear their young (23:…

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S03:E09 Fall Colors 57:12

2y ago57:12

57:12

Hello Listener, Fall is almost here, and we are ready. Nothing signals the start of fall like the changing of the leave. In this episode, we discuss what causes the leave to change color. It was also really hard to choose, but we picked our top 5 trees with the best fall color. We also have some suggestions for shrubs, grasses, and flowers that mak…

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S3:08 Sea Level Rise with Dr. Kate McClure 48:03

2+ y ago48:03

48:03

Hello Listener, In this month's episode, we are speaking all about Climate Change and Sea Level Rise with Dr. Kate McClure from the University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension Program. We talk about the effects of climate change that we are seeing right now and what sea level rise looks like. Dr. McClure also gives us some online prediction tools to…

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S3:E07 Shade Gardening 52:26

2+ y ago52:26

52:26

Hello Listener, The summer heat is here, and if you are like us, you are taking a break under the shade of a lovely tree. In this episode, we are talking all about shade. Why we love it, some tips for gardening in your shady area ( 10:07 ), and a list of native plants ( 16:35 ) that enjoy the shade as much as Mikaela. We also have our: Native Plant…

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Native Bee Special with Sam Droege USGS 53:14

2+ y ago53:14

53:14

Hello Listener, It's Pollinator Week! And to celebrate, we have a special episode for you all. We got to sit down and chat with Sam Droege, who works at the Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab with U.S. Geological Survey. We talk about how native bees differ from honey bees, learn about some neat bee flower interactions, and Sam gives us some t…

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S3:E06 Abiotic Disorder 48:29

2+ y ago48:29

48:29

Hello Listener, It has been a weird spring weather wise, and that weird weather may have stressed some of your plants out. In this months episode we are talking all about abiotic disorder in the garden. Abiotic disorder in plants are caused by non-living factors such as weather, and the enviroment . We will give some examples of what we have seen s…

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S3:E05 Container Gardening with Ashley Bachtel-Bodkins 47:02

2+ y ago47:02

47:02

Hello Listener, In this month esiopde we are talking about continer gardening with Ashley Bachtel-Bodkins, Senior Agent Asso. & MG Coordinator for UME in Garrett Co. If you are limited on space and time a container garden may be a perfect way to add in the garden you’ve always wanted. We talk picking the correct size container for your plant needs,…

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S3:E04 Spring Ephemerals 45:35

2+ y ago45:35

45:35

Hello Listener, April is National Garden Month! So Happy National Garden Month everyone. One of the most clear signals of spring is the emergence of spring ephemerals- daffodils, crocus, tulips… these bulbs are some classic examples, but we have so many more to enjoy! Our woodland wildflowers may be more subtle, but are no less impressive and are e…

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Justin Delo Joio 45:08

2+ y ago45:08

45:08

Featured guest is composer Justin Delo Joio.

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S3:E03 Spring Weeds 44:44

2+ y ago44:44

44:44

Hello Listener, How do I control weeds is probably one of the most common questions we get. So in this month's episode, we are chatting all about spring weeds. What is a Weed? Which ones are our favorites? What's the difference between a typical weed, an invasive plant, and a Noxious Weed? We also have our: Native Plant of the Month ( Golden Ragwor…

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S3:E02 Winter Pruning with Andrew Ristvey 58:48

2+ y ago58:48

58:48

Hello Listener, Although it may be cold and dreary outside, it’s the perfect time to take inventory of your deciduous trees and shrubs to see which plants would benefit the most from pruning. In this months episode we’re sitting down with Extension Specialist in Commercial Horticulture, Dr. Andrew Ristvey. Dr. Ristvey is giving us the ins and outs …

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S3: E1 Houseplants with Ginny Rosenkranz 38:01

3y ago38:01

38:01

Hello Listener, Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that we are already in a new year. We are kicking off our third season by sitting down with Extension Educator Ginny Rosenkranz. Like many of you, during the pandemic our acquisition of houseplants increased exponentially. Ginny guides us on caring for all of our botanical beauties. Timing: Hous…

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S2:E11 Food Safety 47:04

3y ago47:04

47:04

Hello Listener, The season of food and eating is upon us! In this episode, we are talking with Dr. Shauna Henely of UME Family & Consumer Sciences, all about how to keep our garden food safe to eat from pathogens, testing our soils for lead, washing produce and how to handle leftovers. We also have our: Native Plant of the Month (Bushy bluestem) at…

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S2:10 Carnivorous plants 43:01

3y ago43:01

43:01

Hello Listener, In this episode, we keep with our October tradition of talking about spooky plants by chatting all about carnivorous plants! Carnivorous plants are predatory flowering plants that kill animals, primarily insects, to derive nutrition from their bodies. Fun fact: Did you know that there are 19 different species of carnivorous plants f…

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S2:E9 Rain Gardens 49:00

3y ago49:00

49:00

Hello Listener, In this month's episode, we are chatting all about the benefits of rain gardens (~12:45). Every time it rains, water runs off impervious surfaces such as roofs, driveways, roads, and parking lots, collecting pollutants along the way. Maryland's average rainfall is about 44”. That is a lot of stormwater, isn't it? Think about how muc…

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S2:E8 Monarchs and Milkweed 46:00

3y ago46:00

46:00

Hello Listener, In this month's episode, we are chatting about the marvelous relationship between monarch butterflies and milkweed. Undoubtedly, there is no other butterfly so easily recognized with its orange and black wings fringed with white spots. Their seasonal flight from Mexico through the United States towards Canada is long anticipated for…

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S2:E7 Worms! 46:04

3+ y ago46:04

46:04

Hello Listener, In this month episode, we are chatting about the wonderful world of worms. Yes, worms. Although worms are slimy and wiggly, they play a vital role in our ecosystem. Earthworms increase air and water into the soil horizon, and usually, their presence is an indicator of a healthy soil system rich in nutrients and organic matter. Think…

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S2:E6 Maryland Wildlife 43:42

3+ y ago43:42

43:42

Hello Listener, In this month episode we are speaking with Kerry Wixted, Education and Outreach Specialist for Maryland DNR about Maryland wildlife. Did you know we have native rattle snake in Maryland? Learn why possum are so useful to have in your garden? What can you do to increase the wildlife vaule of your garden. Here is a link to the MDNR Wi…

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Periodical Cicada with Dr. Mike Raupp 34:12

3+ y ago34:12

34:12

Hello Listener, In this bonus episode, we chatted with local university legend, entomologist, professor emeritus Dr. Mike Raupp, about the Brood X periodic cicadas. The Great Northern Brood is emerging from their seventeen-year slumber to feast, socialize, and reproduce. Dr. Raupp answers our questions about what distinguishes this brood from our a…

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S2:E5 May Herbs Herbs Herbs! 42:18

3+ y ago42:18

42:18

Hello Listener, In this month episode we are talking about herbs. Now there are too many amazing herbs our there to cover them all in one episode so in this episode we are cover: what is a herb, three common herbs (basil, chives and thyme) and some of our favorite herbs for the garden. We also have our: Native Plant of the Month (Wild Ginger) at ~ …

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S2:E4 April Permaculture 44:53

3+ y ago44:53

44:53

Hello Listener, Spring is here! We are so ready to get in our gardens and hope you are as well. In this episode, we are joined by Justinian Dispenza, who runs the Eastern Shore Permaculture Institute. We talked all about what permaculture is and how to incorporate its ideas into our own gardens. Permaculture is an approach to land management and ph…

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S2:E3 March 2021 Backyard Chickens 43:44

3+ y ago43:44

43:44

Hello Listener, In this episode, we are joined by the University of Maryland Extension Poultry Specialist Jon Moyle. We invited Jon to give the cockadoddledoo details on raising backyard chickens. Jon covers information such as basic chicken biology, basic needs, and protocol for keeping poultry at home. More importantly, Jon discusses important fa…

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S2:02- Winter Garden and Pruning 35:23

4y ago35:23

35:23

Hello Listener, The long cold days of winter are upon us, and even though we might like to dig in and hibernate, there's still plenty of things to do in the garden. In this month's episode, we chatted about winter pruning, adding plants for winter interest, and the "language of flowers"! Timing: The "language of flowers" (2:10) Winter pruning (8:10…

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S2:E1 Garden Resolutions and Winter Weather Plant Care 36:00

4y ago36:00

36:00

Hello Listener, Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that we’re already in a new year. After almost an entire year of quarantining, in this month's episode, we took time to pause and reflect on last year's gardening success and failures. Like many of you, the pandemic really threw us for a loop and many of our goals for the previous year took the b…

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