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Discover gardening inspiration and advice from your favourite gardening experts with the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine team. Join Monty Don, Alan Titchmarsh, Adam Frost, Frances Tophill, Arit Anderson and others to garden for wildlife and wellness, sow and grow flourishing flowers, immerse in the benefits of nature, get the most from your vegetable plot, successfully use colour in the garden, enjoy the beauty of house plants and much, much more. With Sowalongs and Tea Break Tutorials too, we ...
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BIRD HUGGER

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Love gardening and birds and want to help Mother Nature? Join host Catherine Greenleaf, former gardening columnist for the Boston Herald Sunday Magazine and a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for discussions about organic gardening and restoring native habitat to help the birds and other wildlife in your backyard. Catherine Greenleaf talks about the natural history of birds and interviews the leading experts about how ...
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Welcome to the official podcast of The Charlotte Geeks! Each week, our goal is to highlight local businesses, authors, artists, and events that help keep the geekery alive and geeking! We took a hiatus during the pandemic, but now we are back – with both audio AND video podcasts.
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The Alhambra is a magnificent fortress-palace complex perched on a hilltop, celebrated for its awe-inspiring architecture and exquisite gardens. If you’re a garden enthusiast or someone who appreciates natural beauty, the Alhambra is a must-see. Originally a fortress before becoming a royal palace, the gardens are prime examples of Islamic design, …
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Today our guest is Sea McKeon, the Marine Program Director with the American Bird Conservancy. Sea is a biodiversity scientist, an evolutionary ecologist, a marine biologist, and a natural historian. In this episode, he tells us about the incredible value of seabird poop! Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of…
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The healing power of plants has been used by humans for thousands of years, and many dangerous plants can also help us. In this episode of Dangerous Plants, Frances Tophill is joined by Dr Sarah Edwards, Plant Records Officer at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum and Ethnobotanist to reveal the mystifying properties of plants tha…
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How can plants be used to identify and interpret evidence to help solve crimes and what techniques can be used to do so? Discover how important forensic botany is in criminal cases and if there are plants that can ‘hold’ more evidence than others with Forensic Botanist Mark Spencer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…
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A visit to Suizenji Jojuen Garden is all about the way the garden captures the heart and soul of Japan. It's a place where history, culture and nature come together. Whether you're a gardening enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone who loves beautiful places, it has something to offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…
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Nancy is a multi-genre fantasy writer who has been creating stories since she was a child. She lives and works in the Upstate area of South Carolina with her husband, Simon, Irish Wolfhound Bryn and her terrier mix, Willow-Pickle. Check out her site at: https://nancyedunne.com/ And don't forget to hit our like and subscribe buttons! We publish new …
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Erin Prophet of SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord joins us to talk about this amazing aquarium available right here in Concord Mall! Learn about the different tours, events, and experiences available, and make sure to stop by their booth at this year's Geekery Market to get a picture with a land mermaid! To see more, visit here: https://www.visitsealife.c…
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Murder mysteries… poisonous potions… mind altering… wily witchcraft… crime-solving… hedgerow pleasures… perilous industries… plant pursuing. Plants have the capacity to hold secrets, kill, enchant, thrill, heal, harm, entice and nourish. Join British horticulturist, conservationist, author and television presenter Frances Tophill to discover the di…
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Visit some of the most beautiful gardens around the world with the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast. In our new series, Travel Tales: Gardens of the World, we’ll transport you to tropical paradises, spectacular botanic gardens, scenic nature parks, traditional landscape gardens, historical walled estates and hidden city gems. Join travel prese…
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Basil Meadows of RedDog Crafts joins us. This is his first year at the Geekery Market, and we are so excited to have him and all his amazing wooden creations. To see his wares and more, check out: https://www.reddogcrafts.com/ And don't forget to hit our like and subscribe buttons! We publish new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! To learn more a…
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In today's episode, we talk with Nancy Farwell, avid native gardener and marketing and advertising sales coordinator for Northern Woodlands magazine. Nancy approached the director of Northern Woodlands about creating a native garden in the front yard of the magazine's headquarters. We talk about the process of converting a workplace lawn to a nativ…
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Actor, Artist, Podcaster, and general all-around awesome person Stan Peal joined us to talk about Theater, Geekery Market, and his new podcast Wonder Woman Wednesdays. Check it out here: https://wonderwomanwednesdays.com/ And don't forget to hit our like and subscribe buttons! We publish new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! To learn more about …
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Monty talks about the nation's favourite flower, roses, and his love of these beautiful plants. His cottage garden at Longmeadow is dominated by roses and he offers advice on how to look after roses from the wide varieties, how to plant and rose care throughout the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Cher Lambeth joined us to talk about puppets and more. We are so excited to have her join us at the Geekery Market - and this year she'll be doing a puppet craft! https://www.cheralynlambeth.com/ And don't forget to hit our like and subscribe buttons! We publish new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! To learn more about the Guardians of the Geeke…
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Today we speak with Basil Camu, author of the wonderful new book, From Wasteland To Wonder: Easy Ways We Can Help Heal Earth In The Sub/Urban Landscape. According to Basil, the way we currently landscape our urban and suburban landscapes is harming natural ecosystems. His book shows us easy techniques for bringing the beauty and functionality of na…
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Christie Mowery of The Trolley Witches and the band Hawthorn and Holly talks about her crafting, how she got started in the band, and more. To check out her upcoming items and more, start here: http://facebook.com/trolleywitches And don't forget to hit our like and subscribe buttons! We publish new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! To learn more…
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This week we were joined by Nikki Fox of Creative Embers who shared several of her woodburning projects with us. We know there were some audio/video issues - so please make sure to check her out here: https://www.instagram.com/creative.embers/ And don't forget to hit our like and subscribe buttons! We publish new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday…
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Shelley Porter-Walker of Hollow Hills Couture is back and showing us her latest sewing and habadashery creations. Actor turned costumer, she tells about how it all began, what she loves about her craft, and what you can pre-order before the show. Check her out online by starting here: http://www.instagram.com/hollowhillscouture/ And don't forget to…
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Artist and friend Greg Russell joins us to talk all things art, including the many logos and art he has done for the Charlotte Geeks over the years, his *Inx Magazine, and more. Check out his website at https://gregrussell.us/ And don't forget to hit our like and subscribe buttons! We publish new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! To learn more a…
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In today's episode, we talk with Dr. Laurie Goodrich from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania about the latest findings of her satellite telemetry research into the Broad-Winged Hawk. Also included: An exciting update on HUGGER, the Broad-Winged Hawk we are sponsoring! Dr. Goodrich launched the collaborative Pennsylvania Farmland Raptor and The…
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The Fantasy Author Duo of Jacy Sellers and Nicole D’Arcangelo are back! We talk to them about what they've been up to since last Geekery Market, and they have been BUSY. We talk about being a writing team, and how that works, as well as why Joey should stop giving Jacy ideas :-) To check out their works and place your Geekery Market preorders, make…
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Join Alan Titchmarsh in a new Tea Break Tutorial series as he explores key gardening issues from combatting slugs and snails, to pond care, summer pruning, feeding and dividing plants, deadheading flowers and growing vegetables for winter. Here's your handy expert guide to gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…
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Mary Fortner and Chloe Hazzard of Get Some Game join us to talk all things gaming: board games, Pokemon, Yu-gi-oh, Magic and more. Check them out online at https://getsomegame.tcgplayerpro.com/ And don't forget to hit our like and subscribe buttons! We publish new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! To learn more about the Guardians of the Geekery…
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paprikaSTUDIOS is an art studio that specializes in a Japanese style known as chibiart. Their focus is to create are and put it on functional items for every day usage such as pillows, tote bags, and more. They are ever expanding and always trying out new ideas on how to create fun and cute art that can be incorporated in a person's daily life. The…
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Join Alan Titchmarsh in a new Tea Break Tutorial series as he explores key gardening issues from combatting slugs and snails, to pond care, summer pruning, feeding and dividing plants, deadheading flowers and growing vegetables for winter. Here's your handy expert guide to gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…
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We are in the double digit days before the Geekery Market - so we take a quick break just to talk about some of our guests so far, things we are looking forward to, and just chat in general. Make sure to check out the Geekery Market at www.GeekeryMarket.com and we will see you there! And don't forget to hit our like and subscribe buttons! We publis…
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Today we speak with evolutionary biologist Joan Strassmann from St. Louis, Missouri about her brand-new book, The Slow Birding Journal. She explains why there's no need to fly to Panama to watch birds. You can enjoy bird watching in your own backyard by following some fun and easy-to-learn techniques. See The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan at …
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One of the most simplest and effective ways to ensure our plants thrive is to choose the right plant and the right place to plant them in, but how do you know what plants should grow where? Carol Klein brings her extensive plant knowledge and enthusiasm to show you how to find the right plant for even the trickiest of garden spots. Learn more about…
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Jen Guberman returns and talks to us more about her latest works in progress, her newest crafts, and her husband becoming the father of dragons . . . well, the maker of a dragon, a pretty cute one, that someone needs to buy. Check her out at http://www.uberguberman.com And don't forget to hit our like and subscribe buttons! We publish new episodes …
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Gardens come in all shapes and sizes and with green space at a premium many of us are now gardening in a more bijou setting. So how do you design a garden in a tiny space to create a perfect pocket of horticultural delight? BBC Gardeners’ World presenter and award-winning garden designer Arit Anderson discusses space saving tips, how to create priv…
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Join Alan Titchmarsh in a new Tea Break Tutorial series as he explores key gardening issues from combatting slugs and snails, to pond care, summer pruning, feeding and dividing plants, deadheading flowers and growing vegetables for winter. Here's your handy expert guide to gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…
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Maya from Angel's Mystical Artifacts joins us to talk about her Bolivian heritage, her candles, and her metaphysical elements, journals, and more that she is bringing to this year's market! Check out her shop by clicking here: https://angelsmysticalartifacts.com/ And don't forget to hit our like and subscribe buttons! We publish new episodes every …
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Plants in the wild rarely grow in isolation – from the fungal network beneath the soil to the layers of the jungle canopy, plants rely on their neighbours to form dynamic communities. And the same is true in your own garden – just think about growing leeks besides carrots to deter carrot fly. But how this companiable growing system really works and…
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Award-winning author Juliet Rose talks to us about her books, her writing style, and the founding of the Above the Rain collective, a unique partnership of creatives helping each other to succeed. To find out more about Juliet, go here: https://www.authorjulietrose.com/ For Above the Rain Collective, go here: https://abovetheraincollective.com And …
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