Podcasts about appledore

Climate change is changing the way winemakers plan, harvest and make their product. On the Greek island of Santorini we find out how new techniques of vine planting are helping to preserve water amid more frequent drought conditions. Investors in England have realised areas in the south of country have similar weather conditions to Champagne in France, 30 years ago. Plus we hear from experts in France and Australia to discover different methods the industry is using, and find out how new businesses are advising the global wine industry to ensure its survival in a changing world.Produced and presented by Daniel Rosney(Image: A picker throws the collected grapes from the vine in a tank at the Gusbourne Estate, Appledore near Ashford, England on October 28, 2022. Credit: Getty Images)

Gulls are not beloved creatures. Consult social media, where they are deemed relentless, dirty pests who steal our food and crowd our beaches. As one TikTok user puts it, "Seagulls are the worst animals to ever exist." Such hatred overlooks truths about this intelligent, charismatic animal, and it is masking a big problem: While gulls may seem like they are everywhere, many species are dying. Endless Thread goes on a journey to reconsider the seagull. You can learn more and see photos of the gulls of Appledore here. Credits: This episode was written and produced by Dean Russell. Mix and sound design by Emily Jankowski. The hosts are Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson.

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It's starting to get warm out so the seaside's on my mind! In the latest episode we visit Appledore on the Isles of Shoals with American painter Childe Hassam. This group of islands off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine was a long-time vacation fave for this Boston artist.  We'll find out how he fused the color and energy of artists like Claude Monet and Camille Pissaro with uniquely American settings like this stunning rocky New England shoreline. And the ruckus he and some of his fellow painters started to create a brand-new kind of American art! Transcript is available at https://alonglookpodcast.com/appledore  

Join Matt Roberts and guest host Galit Dan, Head of SaaS Business Development at Amdocs as they sit down with Antonello Arpino, Head of Operations Simplified at AWS, to explore the impact of cloud technology on digital brands and MVNOs. Antonello elaborates on how digital transformation is now fully enabled by the advanced capabilities of cloud technology. Later, Matt and guest host Tomer Gingold, Head of Amdocs Monetization Experience Business Unit at Amdocs interview John Abraham, Senior Analyst at Appledore to discuss all things telecom monetization, making systems more efficient and more. Don't miss this episode!

In this episode of the Vint podcast, hosts Billy Galanko and Brady Weller interview Laura Rhys MS, Head of Wine, and Mary Bridges, Head Winemaker at Gusbourne Wines, a leading producer of English sparkling wine. The conversation dives into the history, challenges, and innovations of winemaking in England, emphasizing Gusbourne's commitment to quality and terroir expression. They discuss the evolution of the English wine industry, Gusbourne's diverse wine portfolio, and the reception of English sparkling wine in the global market, particularly in the U.S. The episode also touches on future directions for Gusbourne and the industry, including aging potential and experimental winemaking techniques. The guests invite listeners to explore Gusbourne's estate in Kent, promising an enlightening experience for wine enthusiasts. This engaging discussion offers a deep dive into the uniqueness of English sparkling wine through the lens of Gusbourne's expertise and passion.Gusbourne Overview:Gusbourne is an acclaimed producer of English sparkling wine, known for its commitment to quality and expression of terroir. Established in 2004 in Appledore, Kent, in the heart of the English countryside, Gusbourne has quickly risen to prominence for its exquisite range of sparkling wines that rival the best in the world, including those from Champagne. The estate meticulously tends to its vineyards, with a focus on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes, the classic varietals used in traditional Champagne production. Their wines are celebrated for their complexity, precision, and elegance, reflecting the unique climate and soil conditions of the region. Time Stamps:00:41 Special Episode: Interview with Gusbourne's Team03:30 Diving into the History of English Wine07:46 The Evolution of English Sparkling Wine13:42 Gusbourne's Journey and Impact on English Sparkling Wine25:55 Exploring Gusbourne's Wine Portfolio and Vineyard Practices30:27 Exploring the Art of Vineyard Blending31:29 The Intricacies of Harvesting and Fermentation31:45 The Science Behind Sparkling Wine's Bubbles32:05 Climate's Impact on Harvest and Wine Characteristics33:43 The Craft of Selecting Yeasts and Aging Processes35:38 Exploring the Landscape of English Sparkling Wine37:04 The Evolution of Still Wine Production in England38:41 A Visitor's Guide to the Estate Experience41:49 Trends and Preferences in the UK Wine Scene43:48 Defining the Unique Style of English Sparkling Wine46:28 Personal Wine Preferences and Future Aspirations50:11 Innovations in Winemaking and Aging TechniquesThe Vint Podcast is brought to you by the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. Cheers!Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Skyler Weekes, Mary Gorman McAdams, Nick King, Bartholomew Broadbent, Nick Jackson, Dillon Sykes, Mark Bell, David Keck, John Szabo, Channing Frye, Jay Hack, Julia Harding, Austin Hope, Michael Minnillo, Jermaine Stone, Jim Madsen, Santiago Archaval, Tom Smith, and more! Disclaimer: https://vint.co/disclaimer

Gusbourne Interim CEO, Mike Paul and CFO, Katherine Berry present Interim results for the period ended 30 June 2023. Mike Paul, Interim CEO 00:16 - Introduction 01:07 - H1 Highlights 04:00 - Market performance 05:10 - Growth strategy 12:04 - Sales growth 12:46 - International expansion Katherine Berry, CFO 13:45 - Revenue growth 15:20 - Simplified P&L 16:53 - Key cashflow movements 17:26 - Balance sheet 18:01 - Financial outlook Mike Paul, Interim CEO 18:36 - Conclusions & outlook Gusbourne produces and distributes a range of high quality and award winning vintage English sparkling wines from grapes grown in its own vineyards in Kent and West Sussex. The Gusbourne business was founded by Andrew Weeber in 2004 with the first vineyard plantings at Appledore in Kent. The first wines were released in 2010 to critical acclaim. Following additional vineyard plantings in 2013 and 2015 in both Kent and West Sussex, Gusbourne now has 93 hectares of mature vineyards. The NEST visitor centre was opened next to the winery in Appledore in 2017, providing tours, tastings and a direct outlet for our wines. Right from the beginning, Gusbourne's intention has always been to produce the finest English sparkling wines. Starting with carefully chosen sites, we use best practice in establishing and maintaining the vineyards and conduct green harvests to ensure we achieve the highest quality grapes for each vintage. A quest for excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We blind taste hundreds of samples before finalising our blends and even after the wines are bottled, they spend extended time on their lees to add depth and flavour. Once disgorged, extra cork ageing further enhances complexity. Our winemaking process remains traditional, but one that is open to innovation where appropriate. It takes four years to bring a vineyard into full production and a further four years to transform those grapes into Gusbourne's premium sparkling wine. Gusbourne's luxury brand enjoys premium price positioning and is distributed in the finest establishments both in the UK and abroad. Our wines can be found in leading luxury retailers, restaurants, hotels and stockists, always being aware that where we are says a lot about who we are.

Beach yoga is on the agenda for this week's Ryecast as I join Joanna Allen from “The Humble Warrior” for one of her classes on Camber Sands. She's back in Rye after some huge life changes which have seen her leave behind a highly stressed job in fashion and replace it with teaching meditation and mindfulness. She says: “From what I was doing then to what I'm doing now, I'm totally unrecognisable. It's so different but so much better.”After the class we grab a coffee at Camber Landing as Jo tells me about how the nature around Rye inspires her, leaving the stresses of London life behind, and how she enjoys helping others through her sessions. As well as yoga on the beach, there's a yurt in Appledore where she hosts retreats including full moon ceremonies. She tells me she doesn't miss her old lifestyle. "I'd just come back from a gruelling trip and discovered a new yoga class setting up at the end of my road. I knew things needed to change, so I gave it a go. And here I am now!”You can hear more about Jo's journey, and how I got on with my first yoga class (spoiler alert: I'm not very supple...), on this week's Ryecast podcast Find out more about Jo Allen, beach yoga and her retreats here https://www.the-humblewarrior.co.uk/Namaste.

Charlie Holland, CEO & Katherine Berry, CFO present full year 2022 results for the period ended 31 December 2022. These results show a strong growth of 49% in net revenue and a reduced adjusted EBITDA loss. Charlie Holland, CEO 00:16 - Introduction 00:53 - 2022 Summary 03:17 - The English wine market 04:12 - Growth Strategy Katherine Berry, CFO 11:22 - Revenue Growth 13:05 - P&L 14:28 - Key Cashflow movements 15:30 - Key Balance sheet items 15:52 - Guidance & Targets for 2023 Charlie Holland, CEO 16:22 - Conclusions & Outlook Gusbourne produces and distributes a range of high quality and award winning vintage English sparkling wines from grapes grown in its own vineyards in Kent and West Sussex. The Gusbourne business was founded by Andrew Weeber in 2004 with the first vineyard plantings at Appledore in Kent. The first wines were released in 2010 to critical acclaim. Following additional vineyard plantings in 2013 and 2015 in both Kent and West Sussex, Gusbourne now has 93 hectares of mature vineyards. The NEST visitor centre was opened next to the winery in Appledore in 2017, providing tours, tastings and a direct outlet for our wines. Right from the beginning, Gusbourne's intention has always been to produce the finest English sparkling wines. Starting with carefully chosen sites, we use best practice in establishing and maintaining the vineyards and conduct green harvests to ensure we achieve the highest quality grapes for each vintage. A quest for excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We blind taste hundreds of samples before finalising our blends and even after the wines are bottled, they spend extended time on their lees to add depth and flavour. Once disgorged, extra cork ageing further enhances complexity. Our winemaking process remains traditional, but one that is open to innovation where appropriate. It takes four years to bring a vineyard into full production and a further four years to transform those grapes into Gusbourne's premium sparkling wine. Gusbourne's luxury brand enjoys premium price positioning and is distributed in the finest establishments both in the UK and abroad. Our wines can be found in leading luxury retailers, restaurants, hotels and stockists, always being aware that where we are says a lot about who we are.

Sketches from Concord and Appledore Concord thirty years ago; Nathaniel Hawthorne; Louisa M. Alcott; Ralph Waldo Emerson; Matthew Arnold; David A. Wasson; Wendell Phillips; Appledore and its visitors; John Greenleaf Whittier

A children's doctor has admitted arranging to meet a teenage boy in the grounds of a Kent hospital. Salman Siddiqi - who's 44 and an intensive care paediatrician - was arrested at Margate's QEQM on Sunday following a sting by an amateur detective. Also in today's podcast, a carer from Aylesford who stole more than £17,000 from elderly people, then spent it on hundreds of items on Amazon, has been jailed. Hear from Paul Hooper who is our reporter at Maidstone Crown Court. A Medway man who credits Prince Harry with saving his life through the military games he set up, has told the podcast he fears the prince is suffering from PTSD. The Duke of Sussex's book, Spare, is out today and details his time while serving in Afghanistan. Hear from Darren Young who competed at the Invictus Games. We've also been speaking to a Kent driving instructor who is calling for examiners to work seven days a week to try and clear the current backlog. Thousands of students are still waiting to take a test after delays built up during the pandemic. Experts are being brought in to help victims of stalking and hate crime in Kent. It's part of a new four year deal which will see Victim Support given a million pounds a year. Kent's police and crime commissioner as been explaining more. And, the landlords of a popular Kent pub have announced their selling up after 26 years of pulling pints. Ray and Sandra Cottingham say they plan to spend more time with their family after handing over the keys to The Black Lion in Appledore near Ashford.

The Island of Appledore by Cornelia Meigs audiobook. Any one who knows the coast of New England will know also the Island of Appledore and just where it lies. Such a person can tell you that it is not exactly the place described in this book, that it is small and bare and rocky with no woods, no meadows, no church, or mill, or mill-creek road. Perhaps all that the story tells of it that is true is that there the rocks give forth their strange deep song, “the calling of Appledore,” as warning of a storm, that there the poppies bloom as nowhere else in the world, that there the surf comes rolling in, day in and day out, the whole year through, and that there one's memory turns back with longing, no matter how many years of absence have gone by. There, also, you can sit for hours to watch the huge, green breakers come foaming and tumbling in endless procession up the stony beach; you can watch the nimble sandpipers and the tireless, wheeling gulls; and if you choose you can spin for yourself just such a story as this one of Billy Wentworth and Captain Saulsby and Sally Shute, a tale of mysteries and perils and midnight adventures on the shores of Appledore.

Ready to relax? Join Geoffrey around the campfire and let him transport you to the stunning island of Appledore, where a young, reluctant Billy Wentworth is sent for his summer holidays. Billy discovers that there's still much adventure to be had, and joy to be found in a little fishing island out in the North Atlantic, where life plods along rather slower than he happens to be used to. Love Night Falls?

Today, we welcome guest, Laura Rhys of Gusbourne Wines in Appledore, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom.  Laura is also a Master Sommelier. Hosted by Ron since 2009.  Wine maker, cellar master, vineyardist and tasting expert, Ron, makes wine less confusing and more fun.  Learn something new each week during the show. We are always looking for guests to talk about their winery, vineyard, wine-related product, enology, horticulture and more.  Visit our website for details on how to "be a guest". We are not taking calls any more during the LIVE show, however, join us in chat on our Facebook page, YouTube or our BlogTalkRadio page

The isles of shoals in new hampshire's only claim to sold water islands the best known of the isles according to historians historians such as celia taxter who was brought up there in the mid 1800s she writes at the time of the first settlement the islands were infested by pirates john scribner also a historian of the previous century writes there is a strong ground for suspicion indeed that the islanders were generally indulgent and sometimes friendly and serviceable in their intercourse with the numerous pirate ships which visited the harbour one islander who befriended pirates and probably was a pirate himself was phillip bob babb legend has it that he was one of captain kids mates but he couldn't have been for he died at the isles in 1671. he's supposed to have been so desperately wicked when alive writes celia taxed her that there is no rest for him in this in his grave his dress is coarse she says of his spirit uh stripe butchers frog with a leather belt to which is attached a sheath containing a ghosty knife sharp and glittering which is his delight to brandish in the face of terrified humanity bob lived on appledore the largest of the isles half a mile long and almost as wide his house was on the hill on the south side of the island near the cove here he dug a large pit with his friend ambrose gibbon in which he supposedly found a large treasure chest it was too heavy to lift out of the pit and smoke came from its lid when they tried to break the luck writes oscar lighten another isles historian there was also the smell of sulfur when which forced them to leave the chest obviously much of bob's shady life is cloaked in legend but all historians agree that bob did dig a great hall near the cove at appledore island it was filled in during the great storm of 1851 writes layton and the coast guard boathouse was later built over the treasure pit bob's ghost of course guards the buried treasure chest and so it seems wiser that more modern day treasure hunters concentrate on pirate caches that are known to be buried at the isles and are not haunted by a demented butcher pirate captain jack welch was a butcher of another sword for his creed was to kill everyone all aboard any vessel he captured and looted members of his bloodthirsty crew were actually caught in the act of burying gold at the isles his hierarchical career lasted only a year having begun when he was the first officer aboard the privateer charles out of boston there is speculation even to this day the charles anchored at gosport harbor at the isles of shoals prior to coming into marblehead and that the heavy 1200 or more silver bars were buried on the west side of appledore island while building a seawall at marino's island isles of shores in 1816 uh same halley jr uncovered four silver bars in the sand of south beach which were taught at the time to be part of quelch's buried treasure many marble harris believe that much of the treasure was buried only a few hundred feet from the town landing in fact treasure hunter's day was celebrated in may of each year in marblehead well into the 20th century no information on pirate treasure from the charles would have been forthcoming had not some members of the crew the day after the arrival frequented marblehead taverns spanning gold doubloons and nuggets of goldust for drinks and whilst in the cups divulge to tavern wenches the great riches of portuguese cargos they had taken off brazil of the 42 pirate crewmen aboard the charles governor dudley's constables capture seven within two days carrying on that person 45 ounces of gold and gold coins john clifford one of the pirates agreed to tell the attorney general everything about the voyage if he was pardoned he confessed that after arriving at marblehead a considerable quantity of goldust and gems was put out from salem to cape n with captain thomas larimore in the lotte morgali with 11 or more captain quelch's company the governor called out the militia militia and t --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/treasure-revealed/support

Colleen Thirkell and her husband Richard have been walking stretches of the Saxon Shore Way with their friends Bev and John. In autumn 2020 Colleen fell seriously ill with a rare reaction to a flu jab. She was unable to walk and spent months in hospital. But she has slowly recovered and part of her rehabilitation has been to get out walking with her friends again. They invited Clare to walk one of the final stages of the 168 mile route they have been walking together when time has allowed. The ramble takes them from the village of Hamstreet to Appledore on the edge or Romney Marsh. Along the way they talk about their love of walking together as a group and how Colleen's recovery was aided by the thought of being outdoors with friends and family again. Producer: Maggie Ayre

In this episode, Martin Butler (M1MRB) is joined by Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes WC3B and Leslie Butterfield G0CIB to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode's feature HamPi. We would like to thank Daryll McCathery (VK6DMC ), Mr D Renton, Appledore and District Radio Club and our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Rye Man Convicted for Making Racial Remarks over Amateur Radio Networks Foundation Online Training Course Statistics Parks on the Air Radio Ham in the Press FreeDV Activity Day Pilots Fault Electronics "Spoofing" of GPS Signals Platinum Jubilee NoV Now Available Beijing Winter Olympics Special Event Station BY1CRA/WO22 is Active ARRL Announces New World Wide Digital Contest GB100 2MT marking the Centenary of British Broadcasting Inventor of APRS, Bob Bruninga W4APR is SK

Telecom Service Providers have long sought to graduate beyond commoditized connectivity to business models centered around premium digital services. Telco Cloud Platform, in collaboration with Hyperscalers, is a new tack for operators to earn premiums from services delivered at the edge. But do service providers understand the service models that will help them monetize new digital services from customization for micro-segments of customers and enable premium experiences? Let's find out. Our guest for today's podcast is Francis Haysom. He is a telecommunications industry veteran with stints at Ericsson, Telcordia, and Cramer Systems where he led transformation initiatives. Currently, he is a Principal analyst at Appledore where he has worked for the last four years. A Ph.D. from the University of Bath, he has deep knowledge of the impact of software in the telecommunications industry and on the business strategies of service providers.  In our discussion today, we will uncover a few things: -        The importance of cloud platforms in service provider's strategy to drive business in the new world of private enterprise networks, 5G, and digital services -        How can service providers collaborate with Hyperscalers and IT ecologies to innovate and generate revenues from new services? -        What resources, technologies, and skillsets they can draw on to make their partnerships with Hyperscalers mutually beneficial? So, without further ado, let us welcome Francis Haysom. 

This interview features two guests instead of the usual one and those guests are Lottie and Connor, founders of Earthly Biochar. Maybe you already use Biochar in the garden, maybe you’ve heard of it but aren’t quite sure what it does or how it works, or maybe you’re completely new to it as a concept. In any case, I’m sure you’ll learn such a lot from this interview. Dr Ian Bedford’s Bug of the Week: Spiders and their Webs What we talk about: The origins of Earthly Biochar What is biochar Biochar in the home & garden The history of biochar and its uses around the world ‘Charging’ biochar About Earthly Biochar Website: www.earthlybiochar.com  Biochar maker Organic biochar Free biochar guide + webinar Twitter: @earthlybiochar Instagram: @earthly.biochar Email: lottie@earthlybiochar.com and connor@earthlybiochar.com "We'd love to offer the audience 10% off their order with the code ROOTSANDALL - simply place an order on our website and enter this code at checkout. All our orders come with free shipping! We're based in North Devon in Appledore and if anyone wants to meet up, talk biochar, have a go with our kiln, please reach out to us on Instagram or via email. We're currently offering a special price for our biochar makers for the first 10 orders, if anyone would like to be a raving fan and get one of our first kilns, then please email connor@earthlybiochar.com ***The special price is not listed on our website so if you're interested please email us*** We sell only high quality, EBC certified, organic and professionally tested biochar which has been made in a carbon negative process – aka it's capturing carbon not emitting it! You can learn more about this process in our free guide and webinar, which you can sign up to receive on our website here. Lottie is doing her PhD on biochar at Reading University, working with growers across the UK, and she is recruiting farms (of all sizes and all crops), nurseries and orchards – basically anyone growing plants on a commercial scale – who would like to take part and try biochar out. If you want to take part, please email us! We're a growing company with great friends and partners in soil health, horticulture, agriculture and wood management but we're always looking to meet new people. We have an exciting project coming up, working with tree planting projects in the UK, and we are starting trials with the RHS.  Please get in touch if you want to learn more about us, our plans and opportunities to collaborate.

The Gnome Reserve, proving that the British have an eccentric sense of humour, as that's where we start this week's show in Devon. Come with me, as I grab a bunch of the emails you have sent in to the show and share some of your inspiring thoughts and comments about that thing we love; photography. Also today we visit Appledore and the only place (I believe) in England at least, to have an exclamation mark in its name, Westwood Ho! Email the show: studio@photographydaily.show

This past week, I started looking for perennials I want to divide. After the hail storm and siding installation we had earlier this month, I don't feel too bad about digging up the plants. The garden looks tough. Might as well dig up old plants. I always start with my hostas - in part, because they recover so quickly. Next spring, you'll never know that they were transplanted this fall. In addition, they, like the ferns, get used make great ground covers. Got a chronic creeping charlie, creeping buttercup, or creeping anything... plant a hosta. It can handle the creepers and even if they manage to survive under the dense canopy, they aren't as vigorous and you won't see them anyway.   Brevities #OTD  On this day in 1773, French explorer and botanist Aimé Bonpland was born. Bonpland had traveled with Alexander von Humboldt in Latin America for five years - from 1799-1804, collecting & classifying 6,000 new plants. He co-authored many books about his discoveries. One of his journal entries says this: "We just arrived at a town where the locals invited us to eat a dish called enchiladas. When I tried it, my tongue burned and I started to sweat. I was told that this feeling is due to a fruit called "chili." I have to analyze it ..." And here's a little trivia about Bonpland: When Napolean's wife Josephine died, Bonpland was present at her deathbed.     #OTD  Today in 1798, the first American vineyard was planted 25 miles from Lexington, Kentucky. It was started by a Swiss immigrant named John James Dufour. He established the first successful commercial vineyard and winery in America. He called it “The First Vineyard.” Dufour had read newspaper accounts of the American Revolution as a young boy in Switzerland. What struck him most was something the French fighters had said.  They were fighting alongside the colonists and they bemoaned the fact that they didn't have any wine to drink in America. It left an impression on DuFour. His grandfather and father were both vine dressers in Switzerland. Dufour wanted to bring their winemaking skills to America. In 1796, Dufour arrived in America. Initially, he made a point of visiting Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and other estates. DuFour noticed they were working with the wild grapes, which Dufour felt were inferior. After one year of success with "The First Vineyard", Dufour wrote to his father, brothers and sisters in Switzerland and invited them all to join him. Seventeen members of his family made the voyage.  After his family arrived, Dufour petitioned congress for the privilege of getting land in Indiana. The area had a steep valley that reminded the family of Switzerland. Congress granted a special approval for Dufour. By 1806, the first wine was made from the vineyard in Indiana, known as "The Second Vineyard" and the area became known as New Switzerland.     #OTD   Today is the birthday of the man known as the King of Colorado Botany, Charles Christopher Parry, who was born on this day in 1823. Parry discovered both the Torrey pine and Engelmann spruce which gives you a clue about his impressive mentors. Although he rubbed shoulders with the best botanists of his time, Parry's focus was not academic. He was more interested in making sure the public and the common man benefitted from his work. In 1845 while he was at college, Parry's teacher was the great John Torrey. Parry was good friends with Asa Gray - who was also a student of John Torrey. In 1848, Parry learned about the botanical trade from the star of the Missouri Botanical Garden: George Engelmann. In the summer of 1862 he brought Elihu Hall and J. P. Harbour on an expedition to Colorado. The men gathered ten sets of over 700 species. According to William Weber, their effort remains "the largest [collection ever] made in Colorado in a single season".  Parry spent 20 summers in Colorado - in a cabin nestled between Torrey Peak and Gray Peak - mountains he named after John Torrey and Asa Gray. Parry named another mountain Eva Peak in honor of his wife. He even named one Mount Flora. In 1870, during a visit to England, Parry met the master botanist of his age: Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. In fact, it was Hooker who referred to Parry as the "King of Colorado Botany".  And it wasn't just Colorado that Parry explored.  He traveled throughout the West, amassing over 30,000 specimens for his herbarium. When Parry was collecting in California, he continued his habit of recording his thoughts into notebooks. Occasionally, he waxed poetic about the landscape. In one example from his time in California, he wrote: “A newborn moon hangs her crescent over the western hills and by its full-orbed light we hope to see our way to winter quarters on the Pacific.”     #OTD  Today is the birthday of Roger Tory Peterson of Peterson's Field Guide to Birds fame - he was born in 1908. Peterson not only wrote the guides, he also illustrated them. Peterson was the noted American naturalist who brought the natural world to the masses in the 20th century. A son of Jamestown, New York, Peterson helped new generations of people fall in love with ornithology. Peterson admired the gumption of the common starling. He felt blue jays had "a lot of class" and he said the house sparrow was "an interesting darn bird." Peterson once famously described a purple finch as a "Sparrow dipped in raspberry juice (male)." When it came to the Audobon Oriole, Peterson quipped that its song was like "a boy learning to whistle." What was Roger Tory Peterson’s favorite bird? The King Penguin.    Here are some famous Peterson quotes: "Few men have souls so dead that they will not bother to look up when they hear the barking of wild Geese."   "Birds have wings; they're free; they can fly where they want when they want. They have the kind of mobility many people envy."   "Birds are indicators of the environment. If they are in trouble, we know we'll soon be in trouble."     And finally, the book, The World of Roger Tory Peterson worth a read if you can get hold of a copy.       Unearthed Words Buttercup nodded, and said good-by; Clover and daisy went off together; But the fragrant water-lilies lie Yet moored in the golden August weather." Celia Thaxter ~ August   The poet Celia Laighton Thaxter (1835-1894) grew up on an island.   Her father built a hotel on Appledore Island and it became a hub for artists, creatives, and writers of New England during the late 19th century. With the natural beauty of the island and Celia's lovely garden, it's no wonder that Appledore became a muse for many.   Today, Celia's garden is as enchanting as it was over 100 years ago. Celia grew cut flowers for her father's hotel. She also wrote a best-selling book called An Island Garden.       Today's book recommendation: Midwest Foraging by Lisa M. Rose   If you're a beginner forager, and most of us fall in to that category, this beautifully formatted guide will be your go to resource - even advanced foragers find it helpful. Lisa's plant profiles include color photos, tips for identification, and excellent ideas for both eating and preserving your treasures. Lisa's friendly and matter-of-fact approach shines through in this work; she takes the fear out of foraging! Today's Garden Chore August is the perfect time to sow winter salads for the greenhouse or cold frame. Thought it's tempting to say, "Let us wait," wise gardeners know that WSR's(Winter Salad Requirements) are more fully satisfied when effort is made in August.   Something Sweet  Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart It was on this day in 2002, that Spaniards threw 120 tons of tomatoes at each other at the annual Tomatina festival in Bunol, Spain. Every year, on the last Wednesday of August, the town of Buñol, in #Spain, celebrates the biggest tomato fight in the world and Spain's messiest festival: ¡¡¡¡LA TOMATINA!!!! It has been a tradition since 1945, when some kids had a tomato fight in the town square.   Now, every year, trucks bring in tons of tomatoes grown especially for the event. In the town square, a Spanish ham is attached to the top of a greased pole. Most years, climbers are not able to reach the ham - but occasionally one climber makes this remarkable accomplishment. Then, visitors and residents alike begin the tomato fight and revel in the red sauce.   The tomato-throwing spree attracts upwards of 50,000 visitors to Buñol every single year.     Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we quiz the US Army on the progress of its Next-Generation Combat Vehicle project, we speak to the chief executive of independent technology group Cohort and in our Industry Voice segment sponsor Nammo considers the implications of vehicle-borne lasers. News Roundup (01:06)On the news this week…We learn how the German Federal Ministry of Defence (MoD) has privately handed RfP solicitations for its heavy-lift helicopter programme to Sikorsky and Boeing. Elbit Systems has concluded testing of its new Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) as part of the Israeli Ministry of Defense's CARMEL Future Combat Vehicle project. The AFV applies autonomous capabilities and artificial intelligence to accelerate decision making and facilitate target engagement with increased rapidity and accuracy. On the naval front, we hear how shipbuilding has formed a central theme around UK defence commentary for a number of years. However, with Northern Ireland-based shipbuilders Harland and Wolff (H&W) entering administration, the notion of a revitalised UK naval manufacturing capability took another blow following the announcement earlier in the year of the drawdown and closure of Babcock's Appledore facility.The woes of the maritime industry in the UK comes at a time when the sector has never been more in the public eye, with ongoing issues in the Gulf regarding tanker security continuing to dominate headlines.Interview – US Army on its Next-Generation Combat Vehicle (15:25)Land reporter Kate Martyr quizzes the US Army on the progress of its Next-Generation Combat Vehicle programme, in particular the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) and Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) components.Kate spoke to Major Cory Wallace, who is Robotic Combat Vehicle Lead on the Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross-Functional Team, and Chris Ostrowski, associate director at Army Futures Command (AFC) Ground Vehicle Systems (formerly TARDEC).Interview – Cohort Chief Executive (32:28) Land editor Beth Maundrill speaks to Andrew Thomis, Chief Executive of technology group Cohort, about the organisation's development and support of its five SMEs.Industry Voice – Nammo (39:54)In this week's Industry Voice, Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, talk about the next-generation laser technologies under development.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest 

From bathroom habits to compost bins, we explore waste management solutions on Appledore.

In this episode, follow our SEI interns as they work to understand the unique electrical grid on Appledore, imagine the future of clean power on the mainland, and explain their work to increase energy efficiency and educate the public.

Appledore IV and V departed from Bay City for Buffalo with sea cadets and Windward Bound students learning to sail the tall ships.

On this episode we discover how an island in the Atlantic manages limited fresh water resources and researches aquatic ecology!

After a brief absence from the Saginaw River, the Appledore schooners make their return. Appledoor V needed an extensive refit.

Sandy is an award winning artist whose work appears in collections around the globe. Her work is the result of a fierce commitment to a spontaneous and intuitive process. In fact, you'll hear the phrases ‘letting go', ‘being in the here and now' and ‘empty mind' several times in this interview. Working across media, including ceramics, painting, installation and sculpture, Sandy's work is always bold, energetic, and hugely life-affirming. This conversation was recorded at her home in the seaside village of Appledore, Devon, in the UK, where Sandy also has her studio and exhibition space. Some of the topics we cover include: - key moments that helped her to define her intuitive approach - how Sandy cultivates a state of ‘not knowing' when creating her work - the value of trusting intuition and allowing your body to lead your creative process - dealing with uncertainty, fear, and not liking your work - the importance of ‘letting go' and saying yes And what drives her to consistently take on new and bigger challenges. This was a delightful conversation with one of the bravest artists I know. Sandy's commitment to, and trust in, the act of letting go, of not knowing – is as challenging as it is inspiring. Please enjoy.

The writer and walker Linda Cracknell joins Helen Mark along North Devon's exposed and rugged coast to seek out the traces of her maritime roots. Her family sailed out of Braunton on the Torridge and Taw. This estuary, which drains large parts of Exmoor and Dartmoor, has the second largest tidal range in the world, and Linda is fascinated by the intertidal zone that's exposed at low tide, a place of wrecks and wader birds. Particularly treacherous is the Bideford Bar, a shifting bank of sand and shingle that sits at the entrance to the estuary, and which has claimed many lives over the years. Helen rows out towards it with the Appledore gig racing team, who love to rise to the challenges the estuary poses. Helen and Linda also meet the Hartnell family who farm Braunton's Great Field, an unenclosed system of narrow strips that dates back past medieval times to the Saxons. Forming the buffer between the sea and the Great Field are Braunton Burrows, a richly varied sand dune habitat, home to orchids and many other rare plants. Botanist Mary Breeds and her husband John, former warden for the Burrows, show Helen and Linda the plants, while Army landrovers rattle by on training exercises. Producer: Mark Smalley.