This episode of Big Blend Radio features photographer Steve Piacente, a reporter turned speechwriter, university professor, author, and life coach. You'll rarely find him without a camera is always at his side. Hear about his photography, what and who inspires him, his world travels, and more, plus, check out his editorial Q&A with us here: https:/…

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel blogger Feuza Reis who shares the ins-and-outs of purchasing property in Sicily, especially through unique 1 Euro Homes project in San Piero Patti. A small village that's home to around 2,500 residents, San Piero Patti is located approximately 2 hour…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on unique art, garden, and community experiences. Featured Guests: - Steve & Karen Wilson - Owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ - DeWayne Barton - Fou…

Jennifer McGuinness joins Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" and "Garden Gossip" podcasts to discuss her latest book, "Bird-Friendly Gardening." Releasing in April 2024 through Cool Springs Press, and available on pre-order, it's the ultimate and authoritative guide for cultivating a home landscape that embraces wildlife, specifically catering t…

“Just remember, during the winter, far beneath the bitter snow, that there’s a seed that with the sun’s love in the spring becomes a rose.” Bette Midler, The Rose This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates Rose Day (February 7) with two Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" Interviews that were recorded onsite at Gardens of the…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Western Monarch Butterfly Day by focusing on habitat conservation for these beautiful migratory pollinators! Hear some interesting facts about the Monarch Migration, plus a Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" interview from Sara Dykman, author of “Bicycling with Butterflies:…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's GARDEN GOSSIP show features food gardening pro Christina Chung, who discusses her new book "The Layered Edible Garden: A Beginner's Guide to Creating a Productive Food Garden Layer by Layer," that comes out on Feb. 6, 2024 through Cool Springs Press. "The Layered Edible Garden" provides a modern approach to home fo…

In celebration of National Houseplant Appreciation Day (January 10, 2024), this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast features nature photographer Margot Carrera Margot Carrera Fine Art Photography & Design who talks with Nancy & Lisa about orchids, sacred geometry, the health and wellness benefits plants provide, and more. View Marg…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Garden Gossip" Show features Resh Gala, author of "Vegetable Gardening Made Easy: Simple Tips & Tricks to Grow Your Best Garden Ever." WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-vQLZcyJPFI Out now thorugh Cool Springs Press, "Vegetable Gardening Made Easy," is a smart garden know-how presented by a professio…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's NATURE CONNECTION Show features Jennifer Jewell who is a gardener, garden writer, and gardening educator and advocate. Hear about her new book “WHAT WE SOW: On the Personal, Ecological, and Cultural Significance of Seeds." WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-uxFLZe3Fv8 In WHAT WE SOW, Jewell shares per…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's NATURE CONNECTION Show features ecologists Adrienne Edwards and Rachel Schleiger, authors of "FIRESCAPING YOUR HOME: A Manual for Readiness in Wildfire Country." A must have for homeowners living in wildfire country, FIRESCAPING YOUR HOME is a hardworking guide to mitigating the risk of wildfire spreading to homes …

This episode of Big Blend Radio's GARDEN GOSSIP Show features travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" and outreach co-ordinatr Jessica Conn who discuss the visitor experience at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. This destination features a unique garden, tea house, tea garden, a stone garden, and a courtyard garden…

Saving the planet starts at home, and kids can help! This episode of Big Blend Radio features Doug Tallamy, ecologist and professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, and author of New York Times bestseller, "Nature’s Best Hope." Hear about how he is working to inspire the next generation of conserva…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel Tulare County" Show features Manuel and Olga Jimenez who share what visitors can experience at Woodlake Botanical Garden, located in California's Sequoia Country. Maintained by Manuel & Olga Jimenez and Woodlake Pride youth volunteers, Woodlake Botanical Garden showcases San Joaquin Valley’s agricultural bo…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's GARDEN GOSSIP Show features straw bale gardening pioneer features Joel Karsten. His book, "Straw Bale Gardens Complete, Updated Edition: Breakthrough Method for Growing Vegetables Anywhere, Earlier and with No Weeding," is out now through Cool Springs Press. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/lJDNhOC20…

According to FEMA, 40% of Americans live in a disaster zone or state. Add to this the fact that 80% of Americans file insurance claims caused by weather, to the tune of $152 billion a year. This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Garden Gossip" Home & Garden Show features Will Seippel, founder of WorthPoint, who shares tips for preparing your home and v…

It's all about Garden Getaways on this debut episode of Big Blend Radio's new 3rd Friday Vacation Station "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). From Lowther Castle in England to Butchart Gardens in Canada, to the Holland Tulip Festival in Michigan, this show covers garden dest…

Focusing on Gardening for Wildlife, this episode of Big Blend Radio is Part Two of our EARTH DAY PARTY that aired live on April 22, 2022 from Eugene, Oregon, with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith. Featured Guests: - Steve & Karen Wilson - The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville NC - Bob & Tiffany Bertram - Tiffany’s Bed …

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Garden Gossip" Show, horticultural therapist and master gardener Erik Keller discusses his new book “A Therapist's Garden: Using Plants to Revitalize Your Spirit." The book is unique in portraying how gardening, nature-based arts, plants and horticulture can revitalize the spirit of people. It encompasses over …

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Garden Gossip" Show features popular Scandinavian garden designer, florist, and author Claus Dalby, who talks about his book, "Containers in the Garden." This beautiful book shares Claus his best-kept secrets on creating the container garden of your dreams! Season by season and color by color, you’ll learn how to …

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Garden Gossip Show features CaliKim, who discusses her brand new book "The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening" (Cool Springs Press). A follow up to her popular book "Organic Gardening for Everyone", it's the perfect guide for newbie growers, offering advice on everything from selecting the best raised bed fo…

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel Tulare County" Show, Manuel and Olga Jimenez give an overview of Woodlake Botanical Garden, located in California's Sequoia Country. Maintained by Manuel & Olga Jimenez and Woodlake Pride youth volunteers, Woodlake Botanical Garden showcases San Joaquin Valley’s agricultural bounty with fruit trees, row …

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Master Gardener and award-winning author Stephanie Rose, who discusses her new book is, "The Regenerative Garden: 80 Practical Projects for Creating a Self-sustaining Garden Ecosystem." The Regenerative Garden is a guide to working with nature, instead of against it, by employing permaculture techniques to c…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Garden Gossip" Show focuses on the beautiful Woodlake Rose Garden. Located next to Woodlake Botanical Garden and Bravo Lake, near Sequoia National Park in Tulare County, California, this volunteer-run garden is home to over 1600 rose plants. Featured guests on the show include Chuck House, Sally Pace, and Laura Ma…

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Angela Laws, veteran pet sitter and community manager for TrustedHousesitters, a global, pet-loving community on a mission to create a world where pets enjoy their owners’ vacations just as much as they do! Founded in 2010, TrustedHousesitters has connected thousands of pet owners and pet sitters worldwide t…

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Garden Gossip" Home & Garden Show, travel writer Debbie Stones talks about her visit to the historic Dana-Thomas House in Springfield, Illinois. This 12,600-square-foot 1902 home is reportedly the best preserved of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie School houses. With this commission, Wright had an unlimited budget,…

From pocket parks and gardens to historic sites and architectural walking tours, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday 'Go Natchitoches' Show focuses on historic homes and gorgeous gardens in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Featured guests are Arlene Gould and Kelli West of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau. Founded in 1714, Natchitoch…

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's 'Garden Gossip' Show, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her adventures in Chicago Botanic Garden, a world-class destination. Every year, over one million people visit this acclaimed attraction. Situated on 385 acres on and around nine islands, with six miles of lake shoreline, the garden is impressive in size, r…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Garden Gossip Show features Sabina Palermo, author of "Hi Cacti: Growing Houseplants and Happiness." Plant care is self-care. As we all know, spending time with nature reduces stress, anxiety and depression while boosting your immune system, reducing blood pressure, aiding sleep and improving concentration. "Hi Cac…

Enjoy a fun and lively Big Blend Radio "Garden Gossip" chat with Tori Cox, an avid houseplant and gardening hobbyist, potter, and crafter in Johnson City, Tennessee. Hear about the unique plant pots she crafts and some of her tips on caring for house plants. View her plant pot photo gallery and online shop here: https://www.torishandcrafted.com/ Ho…

It's all about Backyarding and Outdoor Living on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Garden Gossip & Tree Talk" Show, with Kris Kiser, President of the Turf Mutt Foundation. From deciding what kind of outdoor space suits your lifestyle to what plants and trees to grow in your garden to make that space happen, this segment covers the joys and health …

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This episode of Big Blend Radio was recorded onsite at Greenwood's Year 'Round Christmas, a wonderful shop full of ornaments and seasonal collectibles in historic downtown Gladewater, the Antique Capital of East Texas. Don Greenwood talks about his store and shares some of the legends behind Christmas ornaments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Garden Gossip show, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her adventures in Bloedel Reserve, a heavenly oasis on Bainbridge Island in Washington State. One of USA Today’s 2020 Top Ten Botanical Gardens, Bloedel’s vision is “To provide refreshment and tranquility in the presence of natural beauty.” The Reserve is a h…

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Garden Gossip Show, Patricia Evans gives an overview Longwood Gardens. Located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Longwood Gardens is the most visited public garden in America, and spans 1,100 acres featuring 20 indoor gardens, 20 outdoor gardens, meadows, and woodlands showcasing more than 11,000 types of plants.…

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Garden Gossip show, Monique Allen, Founder & Creative Director of The Garden Continuum, discusses her new book, “Stop Landscaping, Start Life-Scaping: A Guide to Ending the Rush-rush, Humdrum Approach to Landscape Development & Care.” More: https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/ To get Monique’s “Picking Plants” e-…

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Garden Gossip features fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera who talks about the Gardens Across America interactive map story project that is part of hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith’s Love Your Parks Tour. See: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/garden-destinations/ You can be part of the project b…

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Garden Gossip show features Kim Eierman, an environmental horticulturist and landscape designer specializing in ecological landscapes and native plants. Kim is the founder of EcoBeneficial and author of “The Pollinator Victory Garden” that offers practical solutions for winning the war against the demise of these e…

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Christy Lee Downs and Rebecca D’ Agostine discuss the Conservancy’s work to maintain the popular 13+acre Railyard Park gardens, outdoor performance space, picnic spots and children’s play area. More at https://www.railyardpark.org/ Featured music is "Catch that Train" by David T. Dunn. This Love Your Parks Tour "…

Big Blend Radio conversation with Dave Tilley - Co-founder of Living Canopies and Adam M. Roberts - Executive Director of Bethesda Green. More at https://bethesdagreen.org/ and https://www.livingcanopies.com/ Featured music is "Loving the Land" by www.WallyLawder.com Segment is sponsored by fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera - see: https:/…

Master gardener Marylou Milstead talks about the Robert J. Moody Garden in Yuma, Arizona and Bill Moody talks about his father’s legacy as an esteemed community leader. This is a Love Your Parks Tour Story of Excellence assigned by Bobbi DePorter, Co-Founder of SuperCamp and creator of www.8Keys.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

From orange blossoms to garden walks, Sandy Blankenship - Exeter Chamber of Commerce & Diane Hayes - Sequoia Riverlands Trust share all the fun spring events and activities in Exeter, California. A gateway destination to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Exeter is known as one of America’s Prettiest Painted Places for its Downtown Mural Tour…

Moving House? Sarah Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us,” shares tips on how to deal with a big life change, such as moving house and community, when the basic instincts of fight, freeze or flee are triggered. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/moving-house-dont-be-afraid-of…

From wildflower destinations to botanical gardens, fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera shares her favorite garden getaways, and sends Big Blend editors / radio hosts / travelers Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith on a special Love your Parks Tour Story Mission. More at www.LoveYourParksTour.com and www.CarreraFineArt.com Hosted on Acast. See a…

From flowering native plants to what to do with dead leaves, David Mizejewski shares fall gardening tips on what to plant and how to prepare your garden to attract, nourish and create a haven for birds, butterflies, beneficial insects and wildlife. David Mizejewski is a naturalist at National Wildlife Federation (NWF) naturalist and the author of t…

Big Blend Radio interview with Richard Stamp and Espey Matlock, City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, about the West Wetlands Park in Yuma, Arizona. Built over a landfill, this park area runs along the lower Colorado River and features Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardens, a large playground for the kids, a fishing pond, picnic ramadas, walking and jogging…

Sandy Blankenship, Executive Director of the Exeter Chamber of Commerce in California’s Sequoia Country, talks about the town’s mural project, and upcoming annual Garden Party & Garden Walk, Culinary Events, Antique Shops & Sales. Learn more here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exeter-poppies-lupine-jigsaw-puzzle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

David Mizejewski, National Wildlife Federation (NWF) naturalist and author of the award-winning how-to book, “Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife”, talks about NWF’s Garden for Wildlife program and shares fun gardening tips and activities for kids and families. Learn more, here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/getting-kids-…

David and Chelle Neff, the founders of the Weird Homes Tour™ and recent finalists for the WeWork Creator Awards, discuss “Weird Homes” their new book showcasing the eccentric design, art, and architecture that brings to life the wackiness of some of the weirdest, most unique homes and personalities in Austin, Texas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…