Best Oak Lawn Podcasts (2024)

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Quick Podcast Update!! 1:14

5d ago1:14

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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! 38:20

7d ago38:20

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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! 40:46

15d ago40:46

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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!!! 37:26

23d ago37:26

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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! 39:43

1M ago39:43

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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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Episode 32 - Burford Holly for the birds! 37:35

2M ago37:35

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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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Episode 31 - Mary gives us the Buzzzzzz on Bees! 34:26

2M ago34:26

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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! 38:15

2M ago38:15

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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! 39:56

2M ago39:56

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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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Episode 28 - We got skunked!!! 39:51

2M ago39:51

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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! 34:32

3M ago34:32

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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! 49:43

3M ago49:43

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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! 37:27

3M ago37:27

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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! 51:21

3M ago51:21

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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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Episode 23 - Pride of Barbados, Purple Heart and Garden for your health! 30:04

4M ago30:04

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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! 34:38

4M ago34:38

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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? 36:27

5M ago36:27

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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! 43:10

5M ago43:10

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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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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! 38:18

5M ago38:18

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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 18 - Succulent filled vintage tackle box planter, Zucchino Rampicante, and Silver Ponyfoot! 35:16

5M ago35:16

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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 17 - Our guest talks about building a Natural Aquarium and keeping Chickens! 32:14

6M ago32:14

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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 16 - Bougainvillea's, Milkweed, Ratatouille and book review! 37:15

6M ago37:15

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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 15 - How to start a backyard pocket prairie and making Jalapeño Pepper Torpedos! 40:47

6M ago40:47

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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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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 14 - Mother's Day Episode with Special Guest! 32:10

6M ago32:10

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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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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 13 - The mighty Borage plant!! 34:34

6M ago34:34

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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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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 12 - Potatoes, Bamboo and a New Segment! 32:28

7M ago32:28

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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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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 11 - Garden to Table with Thai Basil and Special Guests 38:59

7M ago38:59

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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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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 10 - The Field Trip! 36:40

7M ago36:40

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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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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 9 - Marigolds, Copperplants, and Aphids - Oh My! 28:29

7M ago28:29

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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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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 8 - The Incredible Agave! 27:02

8M ago27:02

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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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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 7 - Worms!! 28:31

8M ago28:31

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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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MaryBird's Backyard Garden Episode 6 - Topiary! 25:00

8M ago25:00

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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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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 5 - Upcycling, Peggy Martin Roses, Molasses! 24:55

8M ago24:55

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This week Mary talks about upcycling and old water can into a planter, the origins of the Peggy Martin Rose and how and why use dry molasses in the 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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MaryBird's Backyard Garden Episode 4 - Watering Strategies!! 28:40

9M ago28:40

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Mary gives us some of her watering strategies and talks about using Olla's as one of your strategies, We also talks soil structures and as always discuss what we did in the garden this week! Please see our Blog at MaryBirdGarden.Com for follow-up info from this episode!By MaryBird

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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 3 Composting!! 21:03

9M ago21:03

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In this episode Mary does a deep dive into composting and gives some insight into what is really happening when you use compost. We also talk bugs and plants and some other fun gardening stuff!By MaryBird

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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 2 19:14

9M ago19:14

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Welcome to MaryBird's Backyard Garden! In episode 2 we talk about indoor plants, seeds, rocky ground, and some miscellaneous gardening tips. Please join us!!By MaryBird

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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - First Episode! 20:17

9M ago20:17

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This is the first of what we plan to be a long running MaryBird's Backyard Garden podcast. We will be introducing you to our garden and ourselves and offering up some backyard planting information to get us started. We hope you enjoy!By MaryBird

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Finding the Best Kids Dentist Near Me for Your Child's Smile 2:05

1y ago2:05

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Dr. Sandra Lee of Lawn Dental Center in Chicago helps parents learn when to take their child to the kid's dentist near me, what treatments pediatric dentists provide, and how preventive dental care leads to healthy, happy smiles. Contact Details: Lawn Dental Center: https://lawndentalcenter.com/ 3113 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623 https://goo.gl/m…

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Everything You Need to Know About Affordable Adult Braces 1:27

2y ago1:27

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In an ideal world, everyone should have perfectly aligned teeth. Sadly, this is not the world we live in. Most of us have to deal with crowded teeth, crooked teeth, or poorly aligned bites. These issues transcend cosmetic concerns. If you have crowded teeth, you will have difficulty cleaning them, and you will be prone to tooth decay and gum diseas…

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How Do I Know If I Need A Root Canal Treatment? 1:59

2y ago1:59

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There are different reasons why a person will be asked to do a root canal treatment. If the person has suffered a deep cavity or there are issues from a filling that was done in the past, a root canal will be recommended. A cracked tooth may require root canal treatment. There are certain signs that a person needs to watch out for to know when they…

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How Long Does It Take To Recover From Oral Surgery? 1:28

2y ago1:28

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Oral surgery can be used to treat a variety of problems, including bleeding, infection, and jaw fracture. The oral surgery recovery period varies depending on the surgery, but most people resume activities within a week or two. What are the Oral Surgery Types? The oral surgeon can perform various procedures, each with its purpose and risks, and the…

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Drought Conditions 8:44

2y ago8:44

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In this bonus episode of Granite State Gardening, Nate Bernitz discusses the drought, both of podcast episodes and rainfall. UNH Extension’s Home Horticulture Team is Hiring The Home Horticulture Program Manager leads gardening and landscaping education and outreach for New Hampshire residents. Working in tandem with Master Gardener volunteers, hom…

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Planning and Planting Your Home Fruit Tree Orchard, From Apples and Peaches to Pawpaw 55:06

3y ago55:06

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From stunning spring blooms to juicy and delicious fruit summer to fall, cultivating apples, pears, peaches, cherries and more is appealing to many New England gardeners and homesteaders. And while growing fruit trees isn’t necessarily easy, thoughtful planning can lead to healthier, more productive and lower maintenance trees for years to come. In…

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Supporting Birds In Your Yard and Garden, plus Bareroot Trees and Common Hackberry 1:16:40

3y ago1:16:40

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Supporting birds on your property goes well beyond putting up bird feeders, although they can be helpful and enjoyable. In this episode on supporting birds in your yard and garden, Matt Tarr, Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz talk about why birds need our help, how to assess your property and the needs of birds, and how to meet the needs of wild birds th…

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All things trees! (part 2) Pruning and Solving Tree Problems, Plus Frost Cracks, White Oak and Wood Chips 1:13:02

3y ago1:13:02

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When you see something out of the ordinary with a tree, how do you know if it’s really a problem or just something to shrug off? In part 2 of this 2-part episode on trees, Greg Jordan, Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz talk about pruning a bit to start and then focus most of the episode on a wide array of scenarios and what to do about them (if anything!…

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Landscape Trees (part 1): Selection, Planting, Transplanting and Care 1:07:43

3y ago1:07:43

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Growing healthy trees starts with choosing the right plant for the right place, and good planting technique. And with adequate care early in the tree’s life, you’ll be well on your way to the shade, blooms, privacy screening, wildlife habitat, or whatever you’re trying to achieve with the new addition to your landscape. In part 1 of this 2 part epi…

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Extending the season and overwintering garden veggies, winter sowing, lovage, and putting the garden to bed 50:41

3y ago50:41

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No matter what scale you’re growing at, growing veggies later into the fall, and even through winter, may be easier than you think. There’s a spectrum of techniques, from using old sheets to installing a high tunnel and so much in between. Becky Sideman has spent years researching agricultural season extension and experimenting with season extensio…

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Fall Gardening for Rewards Next Year: Bulbs, Garlic and Lawns 1:16:18

3y ago1:16:18

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Fall isn’t just for putting the garden to bed, it’s also for investing in next year’s rewards and successes. With thoughtful planting and care, fall-planted bulbs will provide magnificent blooms spring after spring. Likewise, garlic can provide easy rewards come up early summer if they get off to the right start in the fall. And if there’s ever a t…

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Supporting Animals and Sustaining the Land in the Backyard and on the Homestead 1:10:01

3y ago1:10:01

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There’s been a noticeable increase in interest from landowners in backyard livestock, from laying hens to pigs and sheep. Whether you just have a little bit of outdoor space or a lot, incorporating animals may be a viable option – and undoubtedly many of you already have. While this episode is not a comprehensive how-to guide to raising backyard li…

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Vines in Northeast Gardens and Landscapes 1:09:52

3+ y ago1:09:52

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At any particular time, a vine can be your worst nightmare or can steal the show in your garden. Vines are unruly by nature, growing in ways other plants simply can’t. Vines can serve many purposes, both aesthetically and even functionally such as softening and breathing life into the outside of otherwise pedestrian structures. Yet they’re largely …

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