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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Environmental Studies and Sciences is a podcast covering some of the latest research on environmental issues and hot topics in the environmental field, with leading academics and upcoming environmental researchers. Episodes 1-17 are sponsored by the Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences. The host is Dr. Chris Parsons.
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ESS 17: This year’s stars of environmental studies and sciences – the 2020 AESS award winners
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In the second of two episodes linked to the association for Environmental Studies & Sciences annual conference, Dr Chris Parsons chats to the award winners at this year’s conference. First of all, Hanna Morris, the student award winner, discusses her groundbreaking research on public attitudes to The Green New Deal. Dr. Susan Caplow, the winner of …
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ESS 16: Unleashing the power of an interdisciplinary landscape and do we learn from the environmental mistakes of history? - with Dr. Myra Young Armstead
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In the first of two interviews linked to the association for Environmental Studies & Sciences annual conference, Dr. Chris Parsons chats with the conference’s keynote speaker Dr. Myra Young Armstead about her plenary speech “Unleashing the Power of an Interdisciplinary Landscape, Environmental Studies”. In addition, they chat about a host of other …
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Why Trees Matter in Climate Change with Vincent Debrock
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In Texas, we want to plant trees in fall to get tree roots established before heat sets again. But, we’re losing acres of trees due to drought in cities that are heating up. ISA Certified Arborist Vincent Debrock explains what you can do right at home to populate a canopy that cools us and nurtures our treasured wildlife. Vincent joins host John Ha…
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Planting in a Post-Wild World with Thomas Rainer
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As new construction—along with flood, drought, and fire—erode habitat daily, how can we create ecologically-sensitive gardens? Thomas Rainer is committed to “exploring the intersection of ecology, culture and design.” Rainer meets with host John Hart Asher, Senior Environmental Designer at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, to explore how to …
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Rethinking Landscapes in Climate Change with Emily Manderson
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Ongoing drought and disastrous flooding lead urban design conversations to meet climate change challenges and habitat loss. Emily Manderson, Conservation Director at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, explains how they responded with a master plan to build diversity and resilience. Host John Hart Asher, Senior Environmental Designer at the Lady…
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Invasive Species Dilemma with Matt Turner
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How do past animal and plant introductions impact us now for good or bad? From sparrows to Chinese tallow tree, Matt Turner explores the questions from his book with Robin Doughty, Unnatural Texas? The Invasive Species Dilemma. Host: John Hart Asher, Senior Environmental Designer at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Watch the entire program …
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Denver Botanic Gardens with Panyoti Kelaidis
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Philosophy for sustainable gardening crosses borders with Panayoti Kelaidis, Senior Curator and Director of Outreach at Denver Botanic Gardens. Panayoti joins host John Hart Asher, Senior Environmental Designer at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, to speak about plant intersections that create a pollinator highway in drought conditions. Watc…
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Finding Wonder in the Garden with Sharon Lovejoy
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Let’s take the kids (and us) on an adventure outdoors! Author and illustrator Sharon Lovejoy warms our hearts with time-honored fun for all ages to create wonder and respect for the world around us. Sharon joins host John Hart Asher, Senior Environmental Designer at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, to cultivate curiosity and joy, even right…
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Fact or Fiction? Gardening Edition with Jeff Ferris
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We’ve got fun this week as we toss around garden facts and fiction! Host John Hart Asher, Senior Environmental Designer at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, meets with Jeff Ferris to investigate garden myths (including viewer contributions) that steer us from digging into the deep hole of misinformation. Jeff is part of the staff at The Natu…
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Take a Walk on the Dry Side with Mary Irish
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Since long periods of dry, hot weather are now the norm, drought design expert, author, and landscape consultant Mary Irish joins host John Hart Asher, Senior Environmental Designer at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, to celebrate plants that thrive in low-rainfall designs. Mary tells us how she created a mixed border transformation in her …
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Travis County Master Gardener Sheryl Williams breaks down compost-making into easy-do tips and the best kind to buy if you can’t make your own. Watch the entire program on Central Texas Gardener’s website.
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Let’s get growing native fruit trees to feed us, the birds, and beneficial pollinators! Host John Hart Asher, Senior Environmental Designer at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, meets with Wildflower Center horticulturist Karen Beaty to pick a few for big and small gardens. Watch the entire program on Central Texas Gardener’s website.…
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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’…
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ESS 15: The Human Dimensions of Environmental Research, Inter-Disciplinary Studies And Earth Day – with Dr Tom Dietz
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ESS 014: Big Gender And Racial Inequity In The Salaries of Environmental NGO Leaders
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ESS 13: Marine Protected Areas With Angelo Villagomez
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ESS 11: First Hand Account Of The Australian Wildfires
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ESS 10: Citizen Science Tracking Of Disease-Transmitting Mosquitoes With Dr. Russanne Low
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ESS 008: The Green New Deal And Environmental Politics With Dr. Patricia DeMarco
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ESS 007: Social Media For Science Communication With Dr. David Shiffman
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ESS 006: How To Form Effective Interdisciplinary Teams For Environmental Projects
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ESS 005: Trying To Solve The Trash Crisis With Kate O'Neil
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ESS 004: Geo-Engineering Solutions To Climate Change With Dr. Wil Burns
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ESS 003: Can Environmental Themes In Movies Help Raise Awareness With Dr. Tina Limpert
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ESS 002: Diversity With The Environmental Science Field With Dr. Dorceta Taylor
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ESS 001: AESS And Its Role with Dr. Peter Jacques
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