Podcasts about begonias

Begonias are known around the world as a plant of beauty and diversity. What can they teach us about the world around us? Through his work on Begonias and other flowering plants found in Northeast India, Professor Dipankar Borah sees the world differently. It's not just for his own benefit though.“Much of my time is spent making students aware of their surroundings,” He says. “We trek to forests, cook food from the wilderness, and then find joy in the simple yet profound experiences. Through these moments of exploration and laughter, I hope to rekindle their sense of wonder and then help them build the lasting bond with nature.”In this episode, let Dr. Borah invite you with joy and wonder into the world of Begonias. Dipankar Borah's paper “A new species Begonia ziroensis and a new record of Begonia siamensis from Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India” is in volume 63 issue 1 of the New Zealand Journal of Botany.It can be found here: https://doi.org/10.1080/0028825X.2023.2295439A transcript of this episode can be found here: Dipankar Borah - TranscriptNew Species: Begonia ziroensisEpisode image credit: Dipankar Borah Read more on Dipankar's Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dipankar-BorahAnd Follow him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dipu.borah2/Be sure to follow New Species on Bluesky (@newspeciespodcast.bsky.social) and Instagram (@NewSpeciesPodcast) and like the podcast page on Facebook (www.facebook.com/NewSpeciesPodcast).Music in this podcast is "No More (Instrumental)," by HaTom (https://fanlink.to/HaTom)If you have questions or feedback about this podcast, please e-mail us at NewSpeciesPodcast@gmail.comIf you would like to support this podcast and enjoy bonus episodes, please consider doing so at https://www.patreon.com/NewSpeciesPod

Welcome to a new series - Cue Footsteps Mystery Theater! Our first offering is a brand new show - Miranda Ford. Miranda is the owner of Petals, a flower shop in Toluca Lake, California. She is also the owner of an uncanny eye for details. In this debut episode she discovers a new body, and old story - and a deadly adversary. CAST Miranda Ford - Lauren Baumbauer Lena / Constance = Lisa Fredrickson Tabitha / Babette - Val Kuhns Stoney / Clerk - Max Levine Announcer / Fred / Albert - Mike Luce Wallace / Deliveryman - Richard Tatum Danny - Keith Wright Story by Val Kuhns Sound Editing by Val Kuhns

On peut se connecter au réseau, ou au jardin. Ici, on préfère la seconde proposition. Ce matin, une thérapeute nous expliquera en détail comment se reconnecter à son propre corps à travers le jardin. Chaque dimanche, les jardiniers et jardinières répondent en direct à vos questions jardin de 6h à 9h au 058 134 0 134. Pour cette première de la nouvelle année, nous vous avons préparé un best of de nos reportages de lʹannée écoulée. Les chroniqueurs.euses du jour : Jacques Maillard Aurélie Membrez Delphine Girod Vallotton

This week, we're teaming up with The Plant Review magazine for a houseplant special. Jenny Laville talks to Rebecca Hilgenhof of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to learn about the exciting prospect of growing passionflowers on the windowsill. James Armitage is in conversation with former RHS Director of Horticulture Jim Gardiner to chat all about his favourite houseplant, Begonia masoniana, and the famous plantsman who it is named for. Plus, Kevin Mann shares his love of the miniature Christmas cactus. Passionflowers mentioned: Passiflora citrina, Passiflora murucuja and Passiflora boenderi. Host: Gareth Richards and James Armitage  Contributors: Rebecca Hilgenhof, Jim Gardiner, Kevin Mann, Jenny Laville Other Links: The Plant Review The Orchid Review RHS Plant Finder 2025 Passion Flower Cultivation Become a member of the RHS

Retired Ball technical manager Dr. Will Healy joins host Bill Calkins to share protocols for finishing seed-raised begonias (semperflorens and interspecific) as part of the Tech On Demand series covering crop culture for key annuals and perennials. From media selection and nutrition to water, light and temperature, finishing crops requires careful attention to avoid losses and send high quality product out the door on time. Will is going to help reduce your risk in this process.   VIDEO: Achieving Uniformity in Begonia Germination VIDEO: Training Your Team to Water Properly More Tech On Demand Videos on YouTube    

In this episode, Jayzun teaches Josh how to handle and preserve tarantula sheds. Jayzun talks about why they shed and how to straighten them out. In this episode, Jayzun gives a shout-out to Begonias

In this edition of DIG IT, Peter Brown turns the microphone around and chats with Chris Day about his life and times working with plants, garden centres, radio, people in horticulture, and even a few greenhouses! From a humble apprentice at Rochfords to plant publicity manager at Buckingham Garden Centre, Chris spills the beans on some of his gardening wisdom along the way. Plant mentions: Aloe Vera, Aspidistra, Basil, Beloperone guttata (shrimp or prawn plant!), Cymbidiums, Sweet peas, lawn turf, Kentia palms, Melon, Pineapple, Tomato, Cucumber, Snake plant, Mother-in-Laws (Sansevieria), African Violets (Saintpaulia), Poinsettias, Phalaenopsis (Moth Orchid), Universal Winter Pansies from Colegraves, Cacti, Money plants (Crassula), Chloropytum, Venus Fly Traps and Yuccas. Floral Flame for the Manchester Olympic bid at Manchester Airport created with Begonias, Lobelia, Marigold, Parsley, Perilla, and Impatien). Product mentions: Greenhouse: Corrugated plastic, aluminium (glass to ground), Wooden greenhouse, staging, Victorian style. Paraffin heaters, thermostatically electric fan heater, Garland propagating products, LED grow lights, roller benches, red spider mite pests, pH soil tests and soil science. Wool pots and Mycorrhizal products (RootGrow). People and Place mentions: Amateur Gardening magazine, Alan Beswick, BBC Radio Manchester, BBC Three Counties Radio, Blue Peter Garden, Alan Down, Bridgemere Garden World, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Dutch Flower Auctions at Aalsmeer, Graham Clarke, Fred Downham, Rochford Houseplants (commercial growers), Garden Centre Association, Guernsey Flower Show, Horticulture Week, Peter Seabrook, Louise Lear, Peat Free UK houseplant growers, Val Bourne, Myerscough College and Writtle College. Hotbeds, created with strawy manure, and John Innes Compost No3. Chris's Desert Island luxuries: Felco secateurs and Potato ‘Home Guard' Chris's book co-authored with Rob Keenan Amateur Gardening Complete Gardening Answers (published by Robinsons). Catch Chris's online Garden Centre postings on Facebook and Instagram Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sabemos que el término mataplantas está que echa humo. Pero, ¿por qué se nos mueren las plantas? Mylena, Adela, Ester y Alba nos hemos reunido para hablar sobre este tema desde 4 enfoques diferentes. En esta ocasión, las Begonias son las protagonistas de la sección “Planta de la semana”. Hoy te contamos cómo las cuidamos y te damos algunos trucos para propagarlas. Hablemos de Verde somos: Adela⁠ ⁠⁠@huertosinthesky⁠⁠⁠ Alba⁠ ⁠⁠@verdopolis⁠⁠⁠ Ester⁠ ⁠⁠@picaronablog⁠⁠⁠ Marta⁠ ⁠⁠@planteaenverde⁠⁠⁠ Mylena⁠ ⁠⁠@huertox⁠⁠⁠ Nena⁠ ⁠⁠@nenaplantsflow ⁠⁠⁠ Toni⁠ ⁠⁠@huertinadetoni⁠⁠⁠Más información en⁠ ⁠⁠hablemosdeverde.com

Do you want to add summer flowering bulbs to a specific area of your garden, but aren't sure how to pick the right now? On this episode, I go over how to choose different summer flowering bulbs for your garden by listing three different bulbs that thrive in full sun, part to full shade, under drought conditions, and in boggy or really wet soils! Listen to hear which do best in these different areas for your garden! Bulbs and links mentioned in this episode (some affiliate links below): Begonias, Tuberous Calla Lilies Crocosmia Dahlias Elephant Ears Gladiolus Hostas Iris, Bearded Iris, Siberian Liatris Our YouTube Channel (@spokengarden) for more bulb and plant care videos   Thank you for listening.

Hilton Carter, a.k.a. The Plant Doctor, is out with “The Propagation Handbook.” He shares his tips on how to propagate plants such as pothos, ficus, succulents, and more. USC has barred valedictorian Asna Tabassum from speaking at commencement next month. The school's reasoning: safety concerns after groups criticized her pro-Palestinean views.  Leading the GOP coup against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and a sex scandal have defined Matt Gaetz's tenure in Congress. Yet the Florida Republican maintains influence with his party's standard-bearer, Donald Trump. ABC's “Abbott Elementary” is a mockumentary that portrays the chaos within an inner-city school. Janelle James talks about playing the brash, self-centered principal. 

If your home garden is on the shady side, and you're looking to bringing it to life, President of the Begonia Society, Val Hendy has got just the solution.

From waxing in the sun to lighting up the shade.

Scotty So discusses his exhibition Scotty So: Queen of Begonias & Hai Kot Tou at the Art Gallery of Ballarat until 4 April.  Art Gallery of Ballarat | Art Gallery of Ballarat  3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.

On this episode, we share some 2023 garden highlights with you and some lessons learned. Listen to hear what happened this year in our garden and click through to actually watch these on YouTube. Also, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays to you.

Season Finale! We wrap up our season and year discussing our current plant projects/adventures.

Christmas cactus pruning and watering - plus the one that got eaten out in the garden! Poinsettia care, orchids, reiger Begonias, Fuchsia and how to use small evergreens as decor in planters. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias  Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house... Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us all this week: comedian and host of "Parenting is a Joke" Ophira Eisenberg! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we chat with John Boggan, a retired Smithsonian botanist, all about Begonias. The plant profile is on Salvia 'Black and Blue' and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on the Raspberries by Christy Page at the Food Gardening Network. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 15: Orchids https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-15-orchids.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 18: Shade Gardening https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-18-shade.html Show Notes will be posted here on or after 9-12-2023 This episode is archived at: BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message  Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Interview Edit and Show Notes: Christine Folivi Recorded on 9-9-2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

This is the second half of Sara Seven's chat with Gabrielle Kauri and George Spielbauer of the eastern Iowa band Big Begonias.

Sara Seven visits Iowa to escape the Texas summer heat. She interviews members of the band Big Begonias.

On this episode, learn all about the Rex Begonia and how (if) to grow it in your garden! Sean breaks down what it needs to grow, what to expect for diseases and pests, and how to get the most out of your Rex Begonias. Listen to get the skinny on these beauties and click through the links below to learn even more! Rex "Jurassic Dino" Series from Ball Horticulture Spoken Garden Little Dibbies and Dibby XL's on Etsy Shop Amazon Store Shopify Store Listen to more garden topics on your favorite platform or at SpokenGarden.com/Listen Thank you for listening, And we'll see ya in the garden!   All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by Benjamin Tissot.

On this episode, Sean tells you about the 7 different kinds of Begonias out there, including ones that might even grow in your garden. Listen to find out more! You never know until you try!

Fred answers the question: Why are my Begonias turning brown?

Begonias are like potato chips, you can't stop at one. In this episode I'm talking with Glenn Dickerson, Begonia collections curator at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, about all his tips and tricks to keep their massive collection healthy and thriving. We discuss soil, fertilizer, types of Begonias, problematic Rex varieties and more.  Glenn and some fantastic begonia resources can be found below: American Begonia Society Website: begonias.com Fort Worth Botanic Garden Website:  fwbg.org Fort Worth Botanic Garden Instagram:  fortworthbotanicgarden Glenn Dickerson Instagram:  begoniaking Facebook:  Fort Worth Botanic Garden   To ask questions for future shows, submit them at:        Facebook        Instagram        email Marlene at marlenetheplantlady@gmail.com Find Marlene over on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 1 – Coming to you from Summit Responsible Solutions Studios.  Garden expert, Teresa Watkins interviews Pungky Pratama, Founder and Executive Director of the Sumatra Nature & Biodiversity Conservation Foundation in Sumatra, Indonesia.  Pungky tells why his island's flora and fauna is rapidly being lost to theft and development. Sumatra is well known as a biodiversity hotspot, home to some of the world's rarest animals and plant species like the Raffesia arnoldii. More than 350 species of Sumatra's Orchids, Nepenthes, Hoya, Aroids, Begonias, and many more of their native plants can be grown in Florida's climate. This is the only place where tigers, elephants, rhinos, and orangutans live together. But these magnificent creatures are disappearing as their forest homes are rapidly being cut down to make way for plantations or illegal logging. Rampant poaching also poses a grave threat to the survival of the island's endangered species.  In 2017, Pungky Pratama and a colleague created an environmental education program together called “The Jungle Library Project” as a part of the Sumatra Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Foundation. This project focuses on raising awareness to a younger generation attending schools located in areas of high deforestation and human-wildlife conflict at the border of Isau-Isau Wildlife Reserve, South Sumatra. This vitally important program needs your financial support to continue their education efforts. Please consider a one-time donation of $1, $5, $10, or whatever you can provide. Follow Pungky on Facebook to see his incredible  photographs of Sumatra flora and fauna posted daily.   The Florida Wildflower and Garden Festival will be Saturday, March 25th in Deland 9am – 3pm. Teresa answers garden questions and more. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7 Graphic credit: Pungky Pratama, Teresa Watkins  Listen every Saturdays from 7am - 9am EST on WFLA- Orlando. Call inh with your garden questions and text messages on 1-888.455.2867 and 23680, Miss the live broadcast? Listen on Audioboom podcast 24/7. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7 #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #WNDB #WDBO #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #tropical #floridalife #photography #SHE #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #gardening #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow #rainforests #poaching #environment #Sumatra #Indonesia #GoFundMe 

Begonia Society champion, Val Hendy presents a mini-masterclass on colourful, shade loving and easy to grow begonias.

Begonia Society champion, Val Hendy presents a mini-masterclass on colourful, shade loving and easy to grow begonias.

Welcome to Community Life! Here we talk with the community experts about their lives, and today our guest is Erik Martin, a phantasmagoric believer in community who is obsessed with old church cookbooks, college basketball, and begonias, and the person who knows everything about hires and does his best to help you find and succeed in a good community world job

Darren™ and Stephen talk about Odesza being postponed, Begonias, Snoop Dogg, and much more.

Autumn has arrived on the shores of the UK - a slight freshness to the mornings and a waning of the light signal that subtle change to the season. In the garden the peak colour and growth is starting to give way to the texture and autumnal colours that signal the slow, but beautiful descent, into a period of more dormant reflection. Autumn can be one of the most beautiful times of year and also a celebration of what has gone before, the present harvest of abundance but also the future excitement of gardening plans and work.Saul returns with another episode from his back garden - at its peak of lushness much of what was foliage has now turned floral. Gingers, Brugmansia, Salvias, Begonias have burst forth with a range of hues and scent that makes September the month for the lush jungle gardens around the UK, and a last hurrah of many gardens before the colder weather begins the slow work of pruning and protection for the winter.  Twitter links:Saul @GardeningSaulLucy @HeadGardenerLCIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

If a person has to have a pulsometer inserted into their heart in order to receive health care, does that make them a whimperer? What about someone who whimpers out of ACCESSIBILITY issues? Is that also a whimperer trait? And what about someone who plants moneywort near the entrance of their home in order to win the affection of those living nearby? All of these are examples of traitorousness, and they are all punishable by death under the terms of the Laws of Linin.

Being Dutch has a few advantages: getting free plants is important! My mum was known for taking cuttings all over Europe when the Kleinpaste Family was on Holiday in their foldable campervan/tent. We returned to the Netherlands with heaps of propagation material in the car – there was barely room for us, kids, to sit on the back seat!  Mum was the gardener and she took cuttings – constantly experimenting.  This time of the year (before deciduous shrubs and trees start to roll out the leaves for next season) is a good time for taking hardwood and semi-hardwood cuttings.  Your archetypal stem cuttings (or shoot cuttings) are planted in some nice mixture of potting mix, pumice/sand which becomes a well-drained habitat for the roots to form;  There are many books and articles that can tell you and show you how to do that, but what strikes me as a minor miracle is the way plants literally change the function of their cells to create rootlets!  Plants are made of myriads of cells – each has a distinct function in the plant:  Executing photosynthesis, transporting fluids, transporting gases, turning into flowers, becoming fruits, or seeds… some become roots, others become shoots; Of course, a nice flat cluster of adjoining cells is known by gardeners as a LEAF .  But when you put a stem cutting into the mix, the cells suddenly create areas where they form roots  Yet a root cutting has cells that form brand-new shoots  And leaf cuttings (think Begonias, African Violets and Cacti!) have to produce ROOTS and STEMS!  So, all these cells can literally change their jobs and adapt to the new function, by simply creating new shapes.  Taking cuttings and the success there-of depends enormously on what species you are trying to propagate, so: experiment!  Take some hardwood cuttings and some semi-hardwood cuttings in one batch  Some species will work best with softwood cuttings – others are best propagated by Layering.  Rooting Hormones are often helpful (they come in softwood – medium hardwood – hardwood). There is evidence that Home-made “WillowWater” hormones are not as useful as some people think  (A story for another day, I expect)  Generalistics:  Take cuttings from HEALTHY Plants  Cuttings from young plants tend to root quicker  DORMANT hardwood cuttings best taken after autumn and before spring-warmth  Cuttings from FLOWERING twigs are often really HARD to strike; so: no flowering wood!!  Keep cuttings in a tunnelhouse/glasshouse or… create a miniature cloche with a plastic bag  Don't over-water the cuttings – just a little moisture is enough!  Leave some Leaves on the top of the cutting; trim the leaves from the bottom of the cutting  Difficult plants to propagate often need some “bottom heat” (25 degrees C)  And keep experimenting!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Begonia's ouderwets? Nee hoor, ze zijn hartstikke hip! Na het het luisteren van deze aflevering ben je vast net zo enthousiast als wij! Volg ons op instagram: www.instagram.com/plantenpraat.podcast Check Ans haar blog op www.urbanjungling.com en IG www.instagram.com/urbanjungling Check Roos haar Youtube kanaal www.youtube.com/yogawithroos (het gaat echt over planten!) en IG www.instagram.com/plantwithroos Bedankt en tot snel!

It's our final episode of the podcast year and it's AC's birthday! Josh is picking fights on Facebook and is irritated with vapers. AC talks about Emoji's and their hidden meanings. Willie Nelson in a sneaker commercial. Stories about a tooth in the nose, monkeys at a retail store, fake meat lawsuits, mayo tattoos, and more labor challenges for a large beverage giant.

A caller asked about Begonias, the final update on Bob's Christmas tree, tips on lawn grass and more... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Costa goes behind the scenes at the Ballarat Begonia Festival to meet the team who care for them and then gets some tips on propagating these colourful beauties.

As we (UK) gardeners clean up after a week of successive storms and enjoy the early signs of Spring, we discuss the timely task of preparing for summer bulbs.  Dahlias, Begonias and Lilies make a fabulous display for a summer garden but the work starts now.Also in our gardening clinic, we tackle bulb theft by squirrels and pruning ivy.

¿Te gustan los caladios y las begonias pero no sabes como cuidarlas? En el episodio Clara nos cuenta cual es su secreto para tenerlas siempre lindas a estas plantas que son tan hermosas pero tan delicadas ♥ También puedes seguirme por aquí: Instagram: @aventuraplantastica Tiktok: @aventuraplantastica Twitter: @mariangelaeb

When I talk about begonias, most gardeners think of the wax begonias, ubiquitous in garden centers in spring. These are great bedding plants for shady spots in our yard. They're good in the ground and in containers. But there are many other begonias and can be great houseplants. These also flower, but some of the best houseplant types have attractive and interesting leaves. Angel wings begonias get their common name from the shape of their leaves. This is a cane stemmed begonia, meaning that it can grow large outdoors in a warm, humid area. As a houseplant, the stems are easily pruned and the plant kept in bounds. The leaves can often have silver markings and the plant produces beautifully contrasting, colorful red, pink or white flowers. Another indoor begonia that I love are the Rex begonias. These plants are grown mostly for the unique foliage. Some have red or pink variegated leaves with serrated edges. Others have green leaves that swirl on top of themselves giving the impression of a spiral of foliage. The plant stays a manageable 1 foot tall, can be pruned, but doesn't have impressive flowers. Grow these indoor begonias in a room with bright, indirect light. Keep the soil moist, but well drained. Too much water can cause the stems to rot. They like 70°F temperatures during the day with cooler nights. In winter it's important they have humidity. Place a humidifier in the room or place the plants on a pebble tray filled to the top of the pebbles with water. Don't mist the leaves or they may rot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Begonias have some of the most unique patterns, colors and shapes. Plus this plant has never ending varieties to collect with thousands of different hybrids! Go to www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more detail and the corresponding blog post! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. If you want EVEN MORE of Houseplant Homebody, become a Supporter, sign up for the bi-monthly newsletter or reach out with a question, request or just say hi! I love hearing from each of you! Thank you SO much for listening!

Dahlias, Begonias and more. Jo McCarroll tells you which plants you should get in the soil today.LISTEN ABOVE

Woke up this morning and did a nose dive into research! This episode was a super fun jump into blister variegation :)

Hold onto your hats - from big, scented blooms to unusual shade-lovers, Bleddyn and Sue are back to wow you with more of their treasures from Crug Farm Plants. We've got Cautleyas to covet, Roscoeas to revel in, Begonias, Buddleja and Bomarea...just check out that plant list! PLANT LIST Dahlia excelsa Dahlia imperialis Dahlia pteropoda Cautleya spicata 'Crûg Canary' Cautleya spicata 'Arun Flame' Cautleya spicata 'Bleddyn's Beacon' Hedychium tengchongense Roscoea purpurea 'Brown Peacock' Roscoea cautleyoides 'Crûg's Late Lemon' Roscoea purpurea f. rubra 'Gurkha Redstem' Roscoea purpurea 'Chichina Chace' Dianthus pygmaeus Bomarea boliviensis Bomarea caldasii Klasea coronata ssp. insularis Actaea yesoensis Actaea matsumurae 'High Rise' Passiflora semiciliosa Sambucus ebulus Eryngium cymosum Eryngium guatemalense Phytolacca bogotensis Phytolacca purpurescens Aconitum formosanum Aconitum episcopale Brassaiopsis dumicola Engelhardia spicata Begonia baviensis Begonia sinensis 'Red Undies' Aspidistra anomala Lilium poilanei Gunnera killipiana Cardiandra alternifolia Cardiandra alternifolia × amamiohshimensis Cardiandra formosana Ophiopogon caulescens Gladiolus papilio Buddleja myriantha v. alba 'Sikkim Snow' Hedychium tengchongense 'Trum Trom' Hedychium villosum v. tenuiflorum 'Winter White' Hedychium 'Helen Dillon'

Are you a begonia killer? Guess what - I was too! Learn how to stop in this episode :)

This month on Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designers Matthew Dressing and Joanne Shaw take a deep dive into some of the colourful and resilient staples of the perennial garden. Last week's topic was Salvias and Speedwells and in this episode, they discuss Echinacea & Rudbeckia, also known as Purple Coneflower and Black-eyed Susan. Tune in to learn more about Echinacea & Rudbeckia. Discover useful information about each plant, including: Growing conditions: soil, temperature, zones, lighting, watering. Blooming: type of blooms, when & for how long, what colours. Use and value of each to the perennial garden. Cultivars of note for each plant. Matt and Joanne also answer some great listener questions about perennials: How deep should you plant in the garden? What does dead-heading mean? What are the best perennials and annuals to grow in the shade? Suggested perennials: Brunnera, Lungwort, Tiarella, Bugbane, Columbine Suggested annuals: Begonias, Calla lilies, Impatiens, Wishbone Enjoy past perennial Down the Garden Path podcast episodes: Intro to Perennials Perennials: Peonies Perennials: Groundcovers Perennials: Ornamental Grasses Perennials: Attracting Beneficial Insects Shade: Beyond the Hosta About Your Hosts Each week on Down The Garden Path podcast, professional landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. And Matthew Dressing is a horticulturist and landscape designer. He owns Natural Affinity Garden Design, a landscape design and garden maintenance firm servicing Toronto and the Eastern GTA. Together, Joanne and Matthew do their best to bring you interesting, relevant and helpful topics. Their goal is to help you keep your garden as low maintenance as possible.

Show notes for Bedding Plants with Stuart LowenIn this episode we chat with Stuart Lowen, Marketing Manager from Ball Colegrave. We look at how bedding plants have evolved over the years as well as examine many of the traditional bedding schemes we still enjoy in our gardens. Stuart explains how plant breeding has changed the way we grow one of our most loved summer plants, the Busy Lizzy or Impatien. Stuart provides an insight into how bedding plants come to the market place and the way they are assessed in the garden trade. We investigate how pansies and violas have changed the face of our gardens in the winter and early spring, plus a look at what's in store in the future as our gardens become smaller yet our appetite for growing colourful plants throughout the year grows.Plants mentionedTraditional varieties: Alyssum, African and French Marigolds , Lobelia and Salvia. Centre planting suggestions Cordyline (Draceana), Standard Fuchsia, Canna and Musa (banana).Begonia tuberous and Begonia Non Stop. Calibrachoa and Trixi Petunias (three varieties/colours in one pot) Available in store. Gazania Pelargonium Red (colour is specific to those geraniums planted outside Buckingham Palace to match the Queens foot guards tunic attire). Osteospermum (Cape Daisies) seeds and plants available in store.Impatiens (Busy Lizzies) ‘Beacon' F1 hybrid. This is a resistant variety developed to combat the Impatien Downy Mildew disease which until very recently caused major problems in the growing of the plants. This variety of Impatien features in our Living Wall at the front of the main building of the Garden Centre.Winter Pansies and Violas tend to flower on shorter days and are bred for cold and wet conditions. Good varieties to look out for include Pansy ‘Matrix' and the hanging basket trailing variety ‘Cool Wave' as well as the Viola ‘Sorbet' varieties.The Award of Garden Merit (AGM) is a long-established annual award for plants by the British Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). It is based on assessment of the plants' performance under UK growing conditions. Look out for the trophy symbol on a plant's label or packet of seeds which shows that it has earned the prestigious AGM!Fleuroselect is the international organisation for the ornamental plants industry. Each year it invites growers to submit their new varieties for judging. If a judged plant is deemed exceptional then it is awarded the prestigious Gold medal, which usually is promoted on the plant label.Floral Olympic Torch display at Manchester Airport was created to help drive the bid to stage the Olympic games in Manchester in 2000. The display, the size of Wembley football pitch, featured Begonias, Lobelia, Marigolds, Parsley, Beet, Perilla and Impatiens, plus one mile of rabbit proof fencing to keep the bunnies out. Over 200,000 plants were used in the display to create a display featuring some 20 million flowers! The display could be seen from the air as planes landed at Manchester Airport.Products mentionedHigh potash fertilisers Phostrogen Tomorite and Doff Tomato feed available in store. Chempack High potash Feed Slug slime beauty Products, as yet not available in the Shops!Slug deterrents: Slug pubs, Slug Gone, Bran Flakes, spiky Holy leaves, Copper Tape Fatty acid (soft soap) for control of popular problems as well as Mealy bug, Scale and mildew - SB Plant Invigorator and Bug KillerPop in / Drop-in planters available in various colour themes. The mesh bottomed ready-planted baskets can be simply dropped into your existing containers and compost infilled to fill the gaps. Normally available in late spring-June and again in September/October with winter interest plantings.Living Wall. A great way of utilising vertical space on buildings and perfect for growing flowers, herbs, vegetables and even strawberries. Options include vertical modular systems, wall baskets and flower pouches.Music by Chiltern Music Therapy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Show notes for June in the GardenAs June arrives, Peter Brown and Chris Day look at the important tasks in the garden including vegetable planning and sowing, allotment hedging ideas, creative planter and basket tips as well as sowing for spring colour. There are two busy weeks of activities through the month, including a special week of gardening aimed specifically at children and featuring Peppa Pig and a themed week on growing for our mental and physical wellbeing. Our special guest is Catherine Watkins from Chiltern Music Therapy talking about their amazing ground-breaking work as they provide music therapy and community music to people of all ages across the UK. Peat in the news Garden rules: Sale of peat-based compost to be BANNED - how will it affect your garden?National Children's Gardening Week 29th May-6th June 2021. We will be offering advice and garden projects to children throughout the week. A limited number of the Peppa Pig Activity Book will be available for a suggested £1 donation will benefit Save The Children charity.Growing for Wellbeing Week takes place between the 7th-13th June 2021. Set up by gardening therapy organisation, Life at No.27, the week is a celebration of the magic that growing your own produce can do for your wellbeing, both physically and mentally.Key plants and products mentionedCompost bins, Garotta Compost Activator, Sulphate of Potash, Vitax Q4, Blood Fish and Bone, Hanging baskets and liners, Copper Tape, and Garden hoeBiennials to sow now to flower next spring Canterbury Bells, Primroses, Pansies, Polyanthus, Sweet William, Violas and Wallflowers.Vegetables to plant now, vegetables to sow for cropping succession and vegetable plot hedge suggestions: Edible Hedging, Hazel - hedging suitable for coppicing and producing hazelsticks, Hazels for nut production - Cosford, Purple Filbert and Pearson's ProlificThrillers, fillers and spillers to keep your gardens looking fantastic:Thrillers: Centre plants including Bush Fuchsias, Pelargoniums, Cordylines, Dahlias and standard Fuchsias. Available in store.Fillers: Plants placed around the base of Thrillers including Begonias, Marigolds and Petunias. Available in store.Spillers: Trailing plants including Lobelia, Ivy leaf Pelargoniums, Creeping Jenny, Bacopa and Helichrysum. Available in store.Music by Chiltern Music Therapy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What do you think of bedding begonias? Old granny plants or funky and individual? In this weeks episode, Michael is sent off to Germany (by Skype) to speak to the begonia experts, Benary! They discuss what it takes to breed a new variety of Begonia, and we get a few tips on how to grow them too! Also in this episode, your vegetable problems solved with our Allotment Agony Uncle, houseplant chitchat with Donna from Pretty Cactus Plants, and a mega fun gossip with the boys from the Plant Daddy Podcast! To see the Top 5 Begonias from Benary, you can visit our web page here...     Visit www.theplantbasedpodcast.net for more info and to win prizes!   The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net Instagram Twitter Facebook  This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden  

This spring, multimedia artist Heidi Peelen has been working on a four-part mystery puzzle series called "Buried in the Begonias." Rebecca spoke with Heidi about her inspiration and creative process.

Kyle Barnes chats with Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens head gardener John Roach about blooming begonias.

Hoy en el Podcast de Jardinería Urbana te hablaré de los cuidados de las Begonias ¡Comencémos! Antes de entrar en el tema, recuerda que puedes descargar la guía gratuita que te dará los 3 pasos para cuidar mejor tus plantas. Ahora sí, en el capítulo pasado te hablé de los tipos de Begonias y te […] La entrada 56. Los cuidados de las Begonias aparece primero en Neea Flora - Plantas para Regalar | Recordatorios con cactus y suculentas | Cursos y talleres.

Hoy en el Podcast de Jardinería Urbana te hablaré de los tipos de Begonias más importantes en jardinería ¡Comencémos! Antes de entrar en el tema, recuerda que puedes descargar la guía gratuita que te dará los 3 pasos para cuidar mejor tus plantas. Ahora sí, las begonias son muy diversas. Hay begonias de sol, begonias […] La entrada 55. Tipos de Begonias-Especial Youtube aparece primero en Neea Flora - Plantas para Regalar | Recordatorios con cactus y suculentas | Cursos y talleres.

Today we celebrate a charming woman who became known as the Apple Blossom Lady. We'll also learn about the man who raised the best begonias in the world back in the early 1900s. We hear some thoughts on tussie-mussies. We Grow That Garden Library™ with an informative and delightful book about Fungi ("funj-eye") - and it’s loaded with incredible photography. And then we’ll wrap things up with a dream - an inspired horticultural vision for the botanical building in Balboa Park by the Begonia man, Alfred Robinson.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy.   The Daily Gardener Friday Newsletter Sign up for the FREE Friday Newsletter featuring: A personal update from me Garden-related items for your calendar The Grow That Garden Library™ featured books for the week Gardener gift ideas Garden-inspired recipes Exclusive updates regarding the show Plus, each week, one lucky subscriber wins a book from the Grow That Garden Library™ bookshelf.   Gardener Greetings Send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes, and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org   Curated News Foliage Plants: How To Use Green Foliage Plants In Your Garden | Gardens Illustrated | Alasdair Cameron   Facebook Group If you'd like to check out my curated news articles and original blog posts for yourself, you're in luck. I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. So, there’s no need to take notes or search for links. The next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community, where you’d search for a friend... and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events February 26, 1834 Today is the birthday of the woman who came up with the State Flower for Michigan: Anna Eliza Reed Woodcock. Born in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, Anna moved to Michigan after marrying her husband, David. She had a beautiful voice, and Anna was well-known in Lansing as an actress and a singer in local productions and events. On April 19, 1897, Anna clipped some branches from her flowering apple tree, loaded them up in a wheelbarrow, and then rolled them down North Capitol Avenue to the Michigan Statehouse. When she got there, Anna adorned the office of the Speaker of the House with the blooming branches. It turns out, 63-year-old Anna had been looking out her kitchen window at 309 Capital Avenue North in Lansing and was moved by the sight of her beautiful Apple tree in bloom. It suddenly occurred to her that the Apple Blossom would make a great state flower. Knowing that the Michigan Legislature would be voting on a state flower, she hoped her Apple Blossom branches would have some influence... and they did. Just nine days after wheeling her branches one block down the street to the Capital, the Michigan legislature approved the resolution making the apple blossom the State Flower, and they said, “Our blossoming apple trees add much to the beauty of our Landscape, and Michigan apples have gained a worldwide reputation.” In her old age, Anna remembered, “When the selection of the State Flower was voted on, blossoms from my snow apple tree trimmed the speaker’s desk at Lansing, and the vote was unanimous for the Apple Blossom.” In 1930, Anna passed away in Minnesota at the age of 96. (I know this because, in researching Anna, I actually had to create a tree for her on Ancestry). Sixty years after Anna's death, the Michigan Legislature posthumously honored Anna with a title: Apple Blossom Lady. Anna's victory with the Michigan Legislature sparked a passion for Apple Blossoms in the twilight of her life. Anna began creating apple blossoms using silk ribbon, and she always took cuttings to sell for her favorite charities. Anna once said, "I feel my Apple Blossoms have taken me to the top of the world."   February 26, 1942 Today is the anniversary of the death of the British-American horticulturist and founder of the California Begonia industry, Alfred D. Robinson. Along with his wife Marion, Alfred’s passion was flowers. In the early 1900s, after hearing a religious leader speak about a utopian community called Lomaland, Alfred and Marion moved to Point Loma. Yet, their fresh start in Point Loma, which included buying ten acres of land, was irreparably damaged when their young daughter Lenora died of a heart issue. Losing Lenora devastated the Robinsons, and they left Point Loma and began building a new home in San Diego. As the gardens were getting established, their 15,000 square foot mansion was being built - and that mansion was called Rosecroft. The Rosecroft property became the home base for Alfred’s Gegonia breeding program. And as Rosecroft’s high-quality Begonias made their way to nurseries and botanists around the country, Alfred solidified his reputation as a high-quality Begonia  grower. Now Alfred came up with the idea to use Lath houses for growing his begonias. Now, if you need help picturing a Lath House, imagine a pergola with sides. Webster’s defines a Lath House as a structure made of laths or slats that are spaced to reduce excessive sunlight while permitting air circulation. Lath Houses are great for plants that need more shade and also protection from strong winds. In 1933, the LA Times ran a story called The Useful Lath House by Eva Dale, and in it, Eva described the Rosecroft Lath House. “Lath offers the desired protection as well as effecting a substantial saving in water. By lathing the sides and part of the roof of a garden, a barren wind-swept space can be transformed into a thing of beauty affording shelter to man and plant alike.  This may be done on a grand scale, as at "Rosecroft" at Point Loma, where Alfred Robinson has about an acre under Lath, or at Whitehill, Redlands, where Clarence White has an acre and a half of sun protection; but it can also give a great deal of satisfaction when done in a very modest fashion.  Mr. Robinson is an authority on Begonias and Mr. White on Roses, but they both declare that these and many other plants do infinitely better in partial shade. Mr. White says that "besides the conservation of bloom and vigor and the transpiration of water, there is also a moderation of the extremes of heat and cold." He adds that "there is less frost, and better recovery when it does penetrate."  Walter Merrill, former president of the San Diego Rose Society, has varied the idea somewhat by using Bamboo instead of Lath... After a year and a half, he says he would not, for anything, return to full sun for his roses.” An early Rosecroft pamphlet described their growing operation this way: “Rosecroft is on Point Loma, the head of land that forms the Northwest boundary of the Bay of San Diego California, and…  enjoys the year-round mildness of climate coupled with a moist atmosphere… [which] permits the cultivation of the Begonia with a simple Lath protection.  In such a shelter, Rosecroft grows… the best exposition of this family in the world.  The so-called Tree Begonias attain a height of 24 ft and all sorts flourish.” In 1907, Albert and Marion, along with the great Kate Sessions, formed the San Diego Floral Association, and Albert served as the first president. Two years later, the group started a little publication called California Garden… and it is still published today. And it was the botanist Charles Plumier ("Ploo-me") named the Begonia in honor of a man he much admired: Michel Bégon ("ME-shell Bay-GO-n"), a French amateur botanist. Charles discovered the Begonia growing on the island of Santo Domingo. Although they are beautiful, most Begonias have no scent. And if you’ve been growing Begonias in full sun, you’ll immediately understand why Albert grew his under a Lath House because they really prefer part shade. In the wild, Begonias grow under filtered light. The Begonia traditionally symbolizes caution or hesitation. I always found this curious until I researched the family name Bégon, which is rooted in Old French as a slang word for a person who stuttered. I thought happened to be a meaningful coincidence - the meaning of caution or hesitation with a stutter. And you may be surprised to learn that the flowers and leaves of the Begonia are edible; some cultures around the world add begonias to salads. Finally, the Begonia is known as the flower that produces the smallest seeds. In fact, Begonia seeds are so fine that they are often compared to dust. This is why, if you grow Begonias from seed, they are often pelleted. In 1932, the California Begonia Society was formed, and in a few short years, they started a little bulletin called The Begonian. In 1935, it was Alfred Robinson that suggested the group broaden their reach - and the American Begonia Society was born.   Unearthed Words A dear neighbour brought me a tussie-mussie this week. The dictionary defines tuzzy-muzzy, or tussie-mussie, as a bunch or posy of flowers, a nosegay, and then disobligingly adds that the word is obsolete. I refuse to regard it as obsolete.  It is a charming word; I have always used it and shall continue to use it, whatever the great Oxford Dictionary may say; and shall now take my neighbour's tussie-mussie as a theme to show what ingenuity, taste, and knowledge can produce from a small garden even in February. — Vita Sackville West, English author and garden designer, In Your Garden, The Tussie-Mussie   Grow That Garden Library Fantastic Fungi by Paul Stamets ("Stam-its") This coffee-table book came out in 2019, and the subtitle is How Mushrooms can Heal, Shift Consciousness, and Save the Planet (Official Book of Smash Hit Documentary). As Paul likes to say, “Mushrooms can heal you. They can feed you. They can kill you.”  And for all their power, Fungi ("funj-eye") remain misunderstood, understudied, and often just plain old ignored as an aspect of our world. This book is the result of Paul’s incredible documentary called “Fantastic Fungi,” It features a collection of essay contributions from doctors, explorers, and ecologists that help us better understand the magical world of Fungi. And there's a great piece of information about Fungi for gardeners to know, and that is that Fungi eat rocks. And by eating rocks, Fungi liberate the minerals from rocks and put these minerals back into the soil for plants. And when Fungi join with algae (“al-jee”) they form lichens. So when you lichens, remember that marriage between Fungi and algae. Finally, Fungi are the foundation of the food web. There are more than eight miles of Fungi in a single cubic inch of soil, and all around the planet, there are gigatons of mycelium. For now, the field of mycology hasn’t been a priority, and so Fungi remain an unchartered frontier. Only about 10 percent of all Fungi have been identified. With any luck, our focus on Fungi will change as we look to the future. As for gardeners, Paul is a fan of the Garden Giant Mushrooms. They are fast-growing, and they do so much for the soil. For example, Garden Giant Mushrooms can take twelve inches of wood chips and create one inch of soil in about four or five months. In a nutshell, Mushrooms begin a domino effect that starts with Fungi and ends with ecological restoration and soil expansion. Paul believes that keystone species like the Garden Giant Mushroom lead to healthier gardens and ecosystems. And fortunately for us, these Garden Giant Mushrooms can be grown virtually anywhere - from sweltering climates to very cool environments. This book is 184 pages of astounding information regarding Mushrooms and Fungi that hopefully will change your perspective, your garden – and help the planet. You can get a copy of Fantastic Fungi by Paul Stamets and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $24   Today’s Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart In researching Alfred Robinson, I ran across an article by Richard Amero that was published by the San Diego History Center. The article shares Alfred’s grand dream for a large Lath House to grace the Panama-California Exposition. San Diego was the host city for this event on January 1, 1915. Alfred’s idea for this Lath House met with approval, yet the actual design differed drastically from Albert’s vision. Still, it is delightful to hear what Albert had in mind originally - his dream for the Botanical Building in Balboa Park: “Where was I?  I had entered the garden of Eden.  Palms and ferns and flowering plants and vines on all sides, sending out their delicate scents upon the night air to mingle with the odor of the moist earth and recent rain, a draught as intoxicating as champagne.  Where the band played… was a great central dome, 500 feet in diameter... Up its supporting columns ran choice vines, Jasmines of such sweet savor, Begonias, and Tecomas of gaudy hue, and the curious Dutchman’s Pipe. Palms from many lands and many forms lined the borders and were in beds here and there while Begonias and other foliage plants nestled at their feet.  In the air hung Orchids with their strangely beautiful blossoms. From this central court ran out six great arms or aisles, and in each were ... a great family of plants. There were thousands and thousands of varieties, and each was plainly labeled. (Now we definitely know this is clearly a dream!) The lighting had been carefully planned so as not to strike the eye offensively, and the whole effect was absolutely entrancing.”   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

Peter is joined by Simon Langdon for a discussion about Delphiniums, Begonias and a family business with a long history. Peter has tips for how to prepare your garden for the new season and some suggestions for plants that can be planted now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Want Lots of Color, Try Begonias

Kathy Clugston hosts this week's gardening panel show. Anne Swithinbank, Humaira Ikram and Christin Walkden answer questions sent in by listeners across the country. They tackle the thorny issue of pests targeting newly planted bulbs, as well as resilient houseplants and the best flowers to brighten your window boxes. Away from the questions, Dr Chris Thorogood travels to Lanzarote to teach us about the multi-talented Agave plant, and Matt Biggs speaks to gardener Mo Badat on how he created his dream tropical garden in South London. Producer - Jemima Rathbone Assistant Producer - Rosie Merotra A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Learn about eating juniper berries, bodacious begonias, pots for orchids and keeping cats away from plants.   :30 What’s For Dinner:  Juniper berries 6:49 Eat/Drink/Grow: Growing Begonias 17:50 Insider Information:  Do you need special orchid pots for your orchids? 20:40 Love Letters and Questions:    Mark: My cat continues to want to climb my large monstera and dracanea plants! Link to American Begonia Society:  https://www.begonias.org/

"Begonias", be kind up the ladder, and Happy Birthday, Caitlin Cary, Adrene Terfler, and Matt Thobe!

Assuming he had a good time after all (and now has street cred), Maria's dog Fredo returns for an encore performance to chat on the podcast. A deeper insight into a dog's brain and why he does the things he does! #AdoptDontShop

With fabulous foliage and blooms of all colours and sizes, there is a Begonia for everyone. Clare&Colan discuss the history of begonias, different types of begonias, how to grow them and a scandalous slighting of the beloved Begonia.

Today we welcome back Marc Hachadourian from the New York Botanical Garden to the show! You might remember Marc from Episode 50: Maranta, Calathea and Stromanthe 101 where he gave so many amazing tips and tricks for caring for this finicky but beautiful group of plants. Now he is back for an in depth review of the world of Begonias! He gives us the history of these plants and tips and guidelines to keep these gorgeous creatures thriving in our homes. As you’ll learn in the episode, I’ve always been a bit scared of Begonias, but after this episode, I’ve found myself cruising online plant shops for an Angel Wing Begonia… I found a Red Ruby Begonia which I’ve ordered off of amazon and will do an unboxing of when it arrives, but if you have the inside scoop on where I can get an Angel Wing Begonia… let me know on the post for the podcast episode on IG! Marc Hachadourian is the Director of Glasshouse Horticulture and Senior Curator of Orchids at the New York Botanical Garden. His amazing plant brain, friendly personality and passion for plants is kind of legendary in the plant space and I’m so excited to bring him back for another show. I could seriously talk to Marc all day. And I’m so thankful to the New York Botanical Garden for lending him to us for this episode. Speaking of the NYBG, they have created an incredible virtual resource for you in this moment of social distancing: the NYBG At Home center. Since the Garden’s gates are temporarily closed, they’ve opened their virtual gates to you! They’ve compiled videos, plant guides, virtual events- like you can take a virtual tour of the Orchid Show or the Magnolias in Bloom and my favorite aspect of the NYBG at Home is their online courses! I just finished Soil Science 101 with them and I’m currently taking Intro to Plant Science with them. Plant Friends… these courses aren’t free, but they are so worth it. I got so much out of my soil science class, I will never pot a plant the same again, and this intro to plant science class is transforming the way I look at my balcony garden and plants. I’m like trying to lecture Billy about monocots vs dicots and plant adaptions and he is looking at me like a crazy person. But if you aren’t interested in getting science-y they also have Botanical Watercolor, Botanical Embroidery and currently have a series called “All About Containers” if you are interested in growing edibles in containers this season. Check everything they have to offer at https://www.nybg.org/nybg-at-home/ In this episode we learn: Marc's love of Begonias The Begonia's  (and other plant) that was featured in American Gothic  The wide variety of Begonias available to plant parents Marc's famous Houseplant Hospital and Humidity Hacks General care guidelines for light, soil and watering of Begonias Where Begonias grow in the natural world Mentioned in today's episode: Maria's favorite soil company, Espoma Organics Leslie Hallecks book on Propagation: Plant Parenting     Thank you to this week's episode sponsors: Modern Sprout: for more information on Modern Sprout's amazing *NEW* line of indoor grow lights and adorable and innovative hydroponic grow kits, seed starter kits, seed pops, planty accessories and more visit www.modernsprout.com and use code "15BLOOM" at checkout for 15% off.   Espoma Organics: for responsibly made, fabulous indoor and outdoor organic soils, fertilizers, pest control sprays and more visit espoma.com to find your local dealer or check out my amazon storefront of my favorite Espoma products here.   Follow The New York Botanical Garden: IG: www.instagram.com/nybg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYBotanicalGarden/ www.nybg.org Follow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio: Take the Plant Parent Personality Test!:  Unlock your Plant Parent Potential by taking the test below and get curated recommendations for plants, projects and resources inspired by your lifestyle. Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram and Facebook: @BloomandGrowRadio Subscribe to the Bloom and Grow Youtube Show! /Bloomandgrowradio Website: www.bloomandgrowradio.com Join the (free) Garden Club: www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-club

Today we're having a bit of a catch up, with some knitty chatter along with some discussion of recent reads during lockdown. I'm also gardening quite a lot at the moment, so I talk about that. There hasn't been a huge amount of knitting at Chateau Shiny. I've noticed on social media that this seems to be a fairly common problem for knitters at the moment. As such, there has been a lot of planning and looking on Ravelry, and not a lot of knitting. I'm taking the attitude that this is like an athlete preparing for a race. More of a mental approach to knitting. As there hasn't been a lot of actual knitting to discuss, today, it's more of a covid time capsule of what's going on here. My hope is that I can keep you company for 30 minutes or so, a little bit of light entertainment with a side of knit. Life in lockdown continues. The children continue to alternate between being bored and being too tired to do any school work. The Beast produced some choice Covid artwork, declaring her death from ‘bore'. It was terribly Victorian of her. Not Charlie Dimmock Gardening has featured in the creative pursuits over the past week. I'm not the most accomplished gardener, so it's been trial and error, including the regrettable purchase of four Buxus balls. What I didn't know from Pinterest, is that English Buxus smells of cat pee. Joy. I've also been accidentally ordering massive plants from the local garden, due to not having any pictures or dimensions. I've been planting some Begonias into hanging baskets and playing frost roulette. They're not supposed to be planted out yet I don't think, but I went for it as the weather is due to be good for the next couple of weeks. As long as it isn't frosty, it should be fine. If you have any good recommendations for gardening people to follow, who aren't too serious, please let me know! Mini Driver Lockdown has reignited my love for driving. A new car is high on the list for post-covid life. My current ride is called Norman. Remember the Twix advert that was all grey, and the main character was Norman? He had a very grey and boring life, until he ate a Twix. This is how Norman the car makes me feel. The speakers are – frankly – inadequate for singing along to Tiffany. Wholly lacking in bass, despite being the upgraded speaker pack. You can hear about how Norman tried to kill me in the pod retreat 2 episode. Poppy the Naughty Nova features in the first car story. My Mum is an absolute demon when it comes to running cars on fumes. The Nova was once stolen and used in a smash and grab at Debenhams. Despite me thinking my second car was called Rob, I remembered afterwards it was actually Derek. Curry has also been bringing me deep joy in lockdown. My favourite curry house has reopened and is providing the fine people with excellent curry. Gratitude has been high. Lockdown has recreated a semi-permanent feeling of post-China come-back, where when you find a little victories in being able to get things easily. Or read signs. What things can you do today to get a little victory? Knitting-wise, there hasn't been a lot, as afore-mentioned. It's difficult when knitting is a method for grounding and calming the mind, or as a creative act. I've found it strange that I don't want to knit. This is also for no good reason; it's almost a mental block. I'm not at a hard point in the pattern, I've enjoying the yarn, I just can't be arsed. Not being able to be arsed isn't really a feeling I am accustomed to associating with my knitting. Instead, I have taken to researching what patterns I will be knitting when the mojo comes back. I have just purchased Evolution by Susan Crawford. Orchidacae is definitely my pattern for the Nurturing Fibres yarn. I also love Denby, which is part of the collection. This is a colourwork hat with both a beanie and slouchy option. You can order the printed book at susancrawfordvintage.com and you will receive all the pdf patterns as they are released, followed by the printed book. Beaded knitting seems to be calling to me at the moment. I might need to knit a Boo Knits pattern when I can get some beads. A lot of people don't enjoy the stop-start nature of beaded knitting, but I just love the fancy sparkly effect. Enquiries have been increasing from people looking for baby knitting yarn. I've also had a lot of people asking about learning to knit resources. I will cover these in the next episode as the free resources can be incredibly hit and miss. I'm also planning to crochet a African flower blanket. Reading I've read the following recently: Recipes for Love and Murder – Sally Andrew Death on the Limpopo – Sally Andrew Old Baggage – Lissa Evans Unnatural Magic – C M Waggonner The Last Smile in Sunder City – Luke Arnold You can find me on Goodreads if you want to connect there – www.goodreads.com/jomilmine Music for this episode is by kind permission of Adam and the Walter Boys, available on iTunes.

This week PlantStories is back, with a short episode on one of the world's most flashy houseplants; Begonias!  Here we talk about some of their popular uses and meanings, where they all come from and some interesting facts from history that make these plants an intriguing part of our houseplant collection.  Begonias have a few different types that we mention and we go into what some of those type mean and how that makes their care different.  We also talk about some of the edible (yes edible!) aspects of the begonia plant and some of its other uses to the people of the world.  Remember not to ingest plants like this without consultation from experts!  We kept this one a little shorter for you, but stay tuned for our next episode on Ferns (which is bound to be a little bit longer).Thanks for listening!Music Clips by Kevin Macleod at Incompetech https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/

Wax begonias are a great choice for the patio

Wax begonias are a great choice for the patio

Whilst we’re waiting for series 3 we thought we’d treat you to some extra special plant-based goodness so we have some bumper episodes for you coming up! In this New Year episode, Michael discusses exciting new plants, speaking to two top breeding companies about projects they’ve worked on together and looking forward to what they’ve got coming up. He also looks at your fantasy plant league suggestions and reviews your New Year gardening resolutions! Michael chats to Sirekit Mol at Beekenkamp in Holland about grafting new plants, sometimes with crazy results. They explore the Beekenkamp world of Begonias and look at how the Dahlias are on the cusp of changing into something huge for horticulture. Later in the episode, at Danziger in Israel, Michael discovers that the introduction of  the Queen of Hearts Petunia was all down to a keen eye! He also investigates some strong use of Verbena, a surprising new style of Lantana, and brings up the concept of ‘marmite’ plants.   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net Instagram Twitter Facebook 

Steve Rosenbaum from Steve’s Leaves nursery in Texas is back to offer up more Begonia growing advice, and palm expert Scott Zona joins me for this week’s Q&A. For full show notes, visit: https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2019/12/20/episode-121-begonias-part-two

Begonias are brilliant houseplants: from rex to luxurians, they come in all kinds of leaf shapes, colours and habits. Steve Rosenbaum, founder of Texas-based nursery Steve’s Leaves, joins me in this episode to talk about how to care for these beautiful plants. And I answer a question about the leaves of Sansevieria cylindrica. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2019/12/6/episode-120-begonias

If you want some colour in your courtyard it's hard to go past beautiful begonias. Val Hendy tells Jon Lamb & ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe how to plant & care for this flower. Entomologist Greg Baker explains how to tell when the citrus gall wasp is about to hatch in your trees.

If you want some colour in your courtyard it's hard to go past beautiful begonias. Val Hendy tells Jon Lamb & ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe how to plant & care for this flower. Entomologist Greg Baker explains how to tell when the citrus gall wasp is about to hatch in your trees.

Tuesday morning's record low temperature of 23 degrees at the Juneau International Airport may be Mother Nature's way of saying more cold snaps and frosty mornings are not that far off.

Everyone has seen pictures of the internet’s current favorite Begonia on social media, Begonia maculata ‘Wightii’. AKA Polka Dot Begonia, this is a beautiful cultivar loved for its graphic, colorful foliage and white flowers. The Plant Daddies have a checkered [terrible] record with Begonias, so wanted to figure out if this popular but hard-to-find specimen would be their silver bullet to Begonias fit for paradise. More importantly, is this a flowering tropical foliage plant that Stephen can get behind???

What's the secret to beautiful begonias? I asked this to a friend recently who has the most gorgeous begonias every single year. Her answer: fish emulsion. This means you should feed your begonias with fertilizer. Since we love that begonias flower and they do flower their hearts out, that makes begonias are heavy feeders.  Since fish emulsion (5-1-1) is a low-intensity total fertilizer it's perfect for promoting large, healthy, beautiful begonias. Just feed every 3-4 weeks and follow the label directions. And remember, most begonias do best with plenty of filtered light but little or no direct hot sun. So don't fry them. At the same time, water and begonias don't play nice together in the sense that begonias can rot pretty quickly. They need a soil that's going to drain quick. They need to be in pots - like terra cotta- that breathe. Add perlite or leaf mold to your soil mix to make a very coarse, quick-draining potting mix to add more air pockets to the soil.  Then, don't forget that those air pockets mean you need to water more frequently - especially during warm weather. One thing you can also do is mist begonias. They like humidity - but too much of that can invite fungus or powdery mildew, so keep an eye on them.     Brevities #OTD  Today is the birthday of Caspar Wistar the Younger who was born on this day in 1761. His grandfather was also Caspar Wistar, so the Younger distinction helps people tell them apart. Wistar was a Professor of Anatomy at the University of Pennsylvania. The botanist Thomas Nuttall named the genus Wisteria in his honor (some people say Wistaria to reflect the proper spelling of Wistar's last name. Either is fine because guess what - the misspelling is preserved for all time under the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature). It's like one of my kid's birth certificate - it can be amended but the original is wrong and will be until the end of time. Wistar had some pretty impressive friends: his best friend was probably Thomas Jefferson and his most famous botany friend was probably Alexander von Humboldt. Wistar died of a heart ailment unexpectedly on January 18, 1818.  His final utterance was: "I wish well to all mankind." During his life, every Sunday Night, Wistar would hold a salon - an open house - at his home on the corner of Fourth and Locust Street. His friends would stop by - along with any members of academia, or the elite or high society, along with other accomplished people who happened to be in Philadelphia that evening. They all knew that Wistar's house was the place to go to meet up with the best minds of the day. When Wistar died, his friends continued holding Wistar parties for a core group of 50 members. They would each take turns hosting and the kept the tradition going for another forty years.     #OTD   Today is the birthday of the British author, Roald Dahl who was born on this day in 1916. Today, his birthday, is celebrated all over the world as Roald Dahl Day. Dahl was an avid gardener. In fact, his garden shed doubled as his writing nook where he wrote many books, including Charlie and the Chocolate factory. As romantic a notion as this sounds to a gardener's ears, it was also a pragmatic decision on the part of Dahl's wife. Dahl chain-smoked as he wrote and the garden shed kept the smoke out of the house. For Dahl's part, he loved the idea of using the garden shed as a place to write, especially after seeing the little writing hut used by the author Dylan Thomas. Gardeners with a passion for roses will no doubt praise the Roald Dahl Rose which honored Dahl's love of gardening. It's an absolutely stunning English shrub rose bred by David Austin. It's got a very blousy habit and scrumptious peach blooms that just go non-stop. They have a lovely fragrance as well - and not many thorns, so that's a bonus. Dahl's diaries have marvelous entries about his garden, and he was often inspired by his garden which you can ascertain when you read in his work. H ere are some examples:   From Matilda: "I liked The Secret Garden best of all. It was full of mystery."   From My Year: "There is just one small bright spark shining through the gloom in my January garden. The first snowdrops are in flower."   From James and the Giant Peach: "And now suddenly, the whole place, the whole garden seemed to be alive with magic...” From The BFG: “But Mr Tibbs didn’t hesitate for long. ‘Tell the head gardener,’ he whispered, ‘that I require immediately a brand new unused garden fork and also a spade. And for a knife we shall use the great sword hanging on the wall in the morning-room. But clean the sword well first. It was last used to cut off the head of King Charles the First and there may still be a little dried blood on the blade.” From Roald Dahl: "Mary, Mary, quite contrary How does yr garden grow? 'I live with my brat in a high-rise flat, So how in the world would I know.'     Unearthed Words All week long The Daily Gardener has been sharing quotes from the author Beverley Nichols, who was born on Monday of this week in 1898. A prolific writer, Nichols is best remembered for his gardening books. Today I'm featuring excerpts from his book called Forty Favourite Flowers. It is exactly as described, Nichols sharing his top selections; the flowers he loved most in his garden; which he described this way:    “A great deal of weeping goes on in my garden, but it is a happy sort of weeping, for all this bending of branches and bowing of heads is simply due to the fact that so much beauty is displayed on so small a stage.”    Nichols arranged this book simply; using alphabetical order. Then he just shares some of his favorites. Here are some excerpts for you:   Algerian Iris: One of my grandfathers died of a clump of Iris stylosa; it enticed him from a sick bed on an angry evening in January, luring him through the snow-drifts with its blue and silver flames; he died of double pneumonia a few days later. It was probably worth it.   Magnolia: "I must confess that, for me, the flower of the magnolia is most beautiful when life has almost ebbed from it. These are the twilit hours when the petals flag and falter, when their immaculate ivory texture dims, when they glow with a ghostly radiance that seems to come from another world"   Regal Lily: "The regal lilies do indeed praise the Lord. Some of my own, last summer were so exultant that they praised Him through no less than thirty snow-white trumpets on a single stem, and even the most accomplished angel could not do much better than that."    Iris Siberica: How can one ignore...  that singular infinitely sinister blossom Iris siberica? This latter flower can certainly claim to be exclusively dressed; for the petals of no other blossom has Nature designed so curious of fabric, vein with slate and violet and purple.     Fritillairies: Each Stage of our lives has its "signature" flower and those of us who keep diaries would have a little difficulty in assigning to each year those flowers which are especially evocative...  Fritillairies are linked with my years as an undergraduate... Year after year, for generation after generation, these flowers have danced in the background through the lives of England’s youth.     Mesembryanthemum: The flower is a startling proof of the fact that when nature decides to be vulgar - really vulgar - she can achieve affects of almost blinding beauty. For nothing could be more opulent, more blatant, more shamelessly exhibitionist than a bed of the Mesembryanthemum in full bloom. Magenta jostling scarlet, screaming at cinnamon, fighting with shocking pink, yelling against a dozen shades of orange and vermilion.      Caryopteris: Paradoxically, blue is the color that makes many people see red; by which I mean that fears arguments are constantly developing as to which flower is the bluest... The Caryopteris is a radiant in any weather...  The blue of its petals seems to have the quality of caring for great distances, as though it were some sort of floral evangelist with a message of good tidings for all the world.     Summer Hyacinth: On an August night, when the moon is full, there is an almost ectoplasmic radiance around its petals.     Golden-bell clematis: If I had to confine my choice of creepers to a single family – what a hideous thought! – I should probably choose the family of clematis. And if I were limited to a single member of the family, I should probably choose Clematis tangutica. I said "probably" because these hypothetical decisions are so very painful.     Finally, in FFF, Nichols offered some sweeping thoughts that will undoubtedly strike a chord:   “One of the many reasons why gardens are increasingly precious to us in this day and age is that they help us to escape from the tyranny of speed. Our skies are streaked with jets, our roads have turned to race-tracks, and in the cities the crowds rush to and fro as though the devil were at their heels. But as soon as we open the garden gate, Time seems almost to stand still, slowing down to the gentle ticking of the Clock of the Universe.”       Today's book recommendation: English Cottage Gardening by Margaret Hensel  This book is a wonder for anyone who loves the intimacy of the English cottage garden and who endeavors to capture the feel of that  for their own space.  Hensel has come up with core elements from ten cottage gardens―eight in England and two in the United States. Once you master those elements, you are well on your way to having a cottage garden of your own. Hensel explains each element and how to achieve it, and she shares the stories of beginners that are sure to inspire new gardeners. The last part of this book is especially helpful; It reviews 76 selected cottage-style plants and how to use them to create the cottage garden. Hensel wants her readers, "[to] feel moved, even inspired, to imagine what magical things might happen in their own front and backyards". The books is chockfull of information and photos. Hensel is an exceptional photographer in her own right which makes her photographs of the gardens and plants extra meaningful. So overall, there's tons of information and Inspiration for gardeners looking to create their own cozy cottage garden.   Today's Garden Chore Just because it's September, doesn't mean you can't divide bearded irises because you can - and I just recently did this myself.  If you have older clumps of irises or irises out of place, it's a great time to divide them and move them. Be sure to remove any bad parts of the rhizomes and then plant them high. I like to nestle mine on top of the soil and then stake them in instead of digging them or half-burying them. To each his own - but no matter what - do not bury them deep.     Something Sweet  Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart On this day in 1843, the New England Farmer out of Boston, Massachusetts published this little article about toads. "Never destroy the toad. In the season of bugs and flies, a toad will do more towards the preservation of a garden, than a man, and all that ho requires at your hands for this valuable assistance, is the freedom of your garden walks and beds, and the paltry shelter of a chip or turf. He meddles with no one's business but his own constantly avoiding company, and intent only on extirpating those voracious insects by whose jaws the beauty of the garden is so frequently laid low."     Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

Write into Jules and Sarah! The Port Salut Crew HQ, PO Box 66747, London, NW5 9GH – we love your letters!This week's episode comes from Sarah's some what grubby flat following a mix up over cleaning. Whilst she goes feral Jules is striding forth in new cords and not letting lock jaw stop him. Ken's packing his travel kettle, June is putting up the marquee and behind the bar ahead of this weekend. Elsewhere News from the North celebrates penny sweets and a canal. Also, the pair ask, what is eating the begonias?Follow us!@julesandsarahpodcast@julesvonhep@thissarahpowellHave a dance with the Jules and Sarah Spotify playlists! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

20 Questions(ish) with Ron, now with better Begonias.

The Reverend Dr. Johanna Wagner starts off by explaining why people did not believe the women who ended up discovering Jesus' empty tomb: These women are not literal angels. The Reverend explores how angels in Luke's gospel have been the ones to deliver the promises of new life, from Jesus' birth, to reminders of Jesus' own words. The Reverend goes on to explore the visual aspects of Trinity's Easter service that provide the promise of new life: white paraments hanging, bouquets of flowers, and children singing.

As Mother's Day twins with the start of National Tree Week this year today's programme looked at celebrating tree planting with many different native trees highlighted. Aquilegia (Granny's Bonnet) which comes into full flower now was featured and the programme went out and about to hear from Cregmore National School in County Galway where the school is planting up their newly acquired vegepod. Paraic discussed the challenges of planting trees too deeply, gave information on canker in parsnips and the programme looked at the life cycle of the Vine Weevil. Listeners questions included transplanting Japanese Maple, the correct depth and distance when planting Begonias, pollinating plum trees and reasons for poor flowering camelias.

As Mother's Day twins with the start of National Tree Week this year today's programme looked at celebrating tree planting with many different native trees highlighted. Aquilegia (Granny's Bonnet) which comes into full flower now was featured and the programme went out and about to hear from Cregmore National School in County Galway where the school is planting up their newly acquired vegepod. Paraic discussed the challenges of planting trees too deeply, gave information on canker in parsnips and the programme looked at the life cycle of the Vine Weevil. Listeners questions included transplanting Japanese Maple, the correct depth and distance when planting Begonias, pollinating plum trees and reasons for poor flowering camelias.

Begonias are beloved because of their textured, colorful foliage, as well as their pretty flowers.

SHOW NOTES SUCK. Literally, the only part of this show I hate doing.... why don’t we make The Intern do this? Come to think of it where the hell has that dude been.... JUST KIDDING! He is ON THIS SHOW! The Intern and myself hang out old skool style at Casa De FFJ. We drink a bit. Laugh a bit, and Drink a bit. Lots of fun stuff on this show.  On this show, we discuss - Teacher jokes - We hate and love therapy - Alex is a Psych book - Wife stew - Why are there cheerleaders? - The spirit of Kevin Williams - The pee bush - Drunk hotel karaoke - Real karaoke at our event - Dooky foot - Alex's only blackout - Joe Cool the Vampire - Dick pneumonia - What's up with our Facebook group? - Favorite wrestlers - Government shutdown party rama - Dog birthdays - Grandman Bubushka will outlive us all That's it.  Talk to us about it in the Facebook group.  Love you all.  #f**ckthepatriarchy Big thanks to our friends at Mason Danger Beard Co. who hook us up with some AWESOME beard products!  Enter BYOCB at checkout for 15% off your order. Book your next cruise using Ahoy Cruises. For all your photography needs, go to Lauren Tewson Photography.  We drink. We laugh. We drink. Follow the show on Twitter @BYOCBShow check out BYOCBShow.com.  Subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram @BYOCBShow

What most of the world knows about the genus Begonia is only the tip of this botanical iceberg. The genus Begonia is currently the fastest growing genus of plants in the world and with new discoveries pouring in year after year, it doesn't show any signs of slowing up. MY guest today is Dr. Peter Moonlight from The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. His work on this amazing family of plants has greatly increased our understanding of not only the mechanisms driving their diversity but also their biogeographic history. You will also learn that Begonias have a lot to teach us about both herbarium collections as well as ex situ propagation. This is one episode you don't want to miss! This episode was produced in part by Jared, Hannah, Katy Pye, Brandon, Gwen, Carly, Stephen, Botanical Tours, Moonwort Studios, Lisa, Liba, Lucas, Mohsin Kazmi Takes Pictures, doeg, Daniel, Clifton, Stephanie, Rachelle, Benjamin, Eli, Rachael, Anthony, Plant By Design, Philip, Brent, Ron, Tim, Homestead Brooklyn, Brodie, Kevin, Sophia, Brian, Mark, Rens, Bendix, Irene, Holly, Mountain Misery Farms, Caitlin, Manuel, Jennifer, Sara, and Margie.

This week's podcast is all about gardening winners - from Edwardian trailblazer who ruffled feathers by daring to win a nationwide horticultural competition while being a woman - to brilliant begonias, which won the RHS People's Choice Award last year on the Wisley trials field. Plus a look at how RHS Plant Trials are conducted and what the Awards of Garden Merit they produce mean for gardeners. For more info and useful links see www.rhs.org.uk/podcast

Movies discussed: Leprechaun 2, When a Stranger Calls Back, Puppetmaster: The Littlest Reich, Peephole (short) We watch some odd sequels this week. Leprechaun 2 is a strange change of course for the motivations, When a Stranger Calls Back is so close to being amazing, and Puppetmaster: The Littlest Reich is a thing that exists. Next weeks assignments: Hidden The Lodgers Unsane The Quiet Zone (short) Watch along with us if you like and we’ll see you next week! The post Episode 291 – Make the Begonias Talk appeared first on Horror Show Hot Dog.

Garden Writer, Horticultural expert and ABC broadcaster Sabrina Hahn brings her particular brand of humour and knowledge to All The Dirt for this week's episode.  She talks with Steve and Deryn about her love for Begonias, her upbringing in New Guinea, her home garden and creating vegie gardens in Aboriginal communities.   

All things Begonia this week. Paul Tsamtsis (lifetime Begonia gardener & expert) & Mike Tentis (lifetime gardener with a more recent Begonia fetish) join Marlene to discuss one of her favorite undervalued flowers - Begonias. Both are active members of the Sacramento Begonia Society, a chapter of the American Begonia Society. The gamete of topics are discussed: Different forms (Rex, tuberous, rhizomatous, cane) Preferred soil types Propagation techniques (leaf cuttings, stem cuttings, “congfetti”, mop head) Light exposure Fertilizer types (Osmocote, bone meal, max sea) Pests/diseases (mealybugs, powdery mildew) To ask questions for future shows, submit them at Flower Power Garden Hour Facebook page, The Plant Lady Facebook page, or Instagram. You can also email Marlene questions, future show topic requests and feedback at msimon@marlenesimon.net

Behind an unassuming bungalow near Poole in Dorset, Mike Clifford's garden may measure up to just 65ft long, but it's absolutely packed full of wonderful plants, both in greenhouses and outside. Mike - @mikesrareplants on Twitter - is a huge fan of all kinds of tropical plants, but he's got a particular penchant for big-leaved plants such as the tree dandelion (yes there is such a thing) and the tree fern. I was privileged to get a tour of Mike's garden and greenhouses, meeting everything from his huge American pitcher plants to his iridescent begonia species. You can hear my tour of his unheated and heated greenhouses in this episode; if you'd like to hear Mike talking about his outdoor plants, you'll need to be a Patreon subscriber, donating $5 or more a month to On The Ledge. That way you'll unlock extra content a well as helping to support the show. (Like the sound of this plot? Mike's garden is being thrown open to visitors for a few days in July and August - visit the National Garden Scheme website for times and details.) Below is a list of all the plants we talk about: do take a look at the images of Mike's plants below as you listen.  Dionaea 'Great White' Arisaema Sarracenia flava 'Strained' Begonia maculata Begonia bipinnatifida Begonia sizemoreae (pictured left) Begonia fusca Begonia pavonina - iridescent begonia Nepenthes robcantleyi Epiphyllum Impatiens parishii Elaphoglossum crinitum Polypodium formosanum Manihot grahamii. If you're intrigued about how to propagate begonias, there are various different techniques that can be used for different kinds of this plant - cane, rhizomatous and so on. There is good advice on begonia propagation on the American Begonia Society website, and a step-by-step guide to begonia leaf propagation (for Rex begonias and the like) is worth looking at on the excellent houseplant blog Plants Are The Strangest People.  Question of the week @thegardeningengineer asked whether I could suggest a precautionary pest treatment for a new houseplant that was looking a bit peaky. My advice was that the best way of making sure that houseplants don't fall prey to pests is to make sure that they are healthy, because most pests target plants that are already showing some sort of weakness. It's not wise to treat a plant with soap sprays and the like unless you know there's an existing pest problem, as these substances aren't great for the plant so should only be applied when absolutely necessary. Want to ask me a question? Tweet @janeperrone, leave a message on my Facebook page or email ontheledgepodcast@gmail.com.  Are you supporting On The Ledge on Patreon yet?  If you like the idea of supporting On The Ledge on a regular basis but don't know what Patreon's all about, check out the FAQ here: if you still have questions, leave a comment or email me - ontheledgepodcast@gmail.com If you're already supporting others via Patreon, just click here to set up your rewards! For those who prefer to make a one-off donation, you can still buy me a coffee! A donation of just £3 helps keep On The Ledge going: helping to pay for me to travel to interviews, and for expenses like website hosting and audio equipment. Don't forget to join the Facebook page for news of what's coming up on the show and bonus blogposts! If you prefer to support the show in other ways, please do go and rate and review On The Ledge on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen. It's lovely to read your kind comments, and it really helps new listeners to find the show. On The Ledge talks, live show and houseplant chats  I am going to be at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show on the afternoon of July 4 giving talks on houseplants in the roses theatre at 1pm and 4pm - do join me if you can. And on the evening of Friday October 26 I'll be bringing a live show of On The Ledge to the RHS London Urban Garden show, with special guests including Alys Fowler and all kinds of leafy fun! Put those dates in your diary NOW! Credits This week's show featured Roll Jordan Roll by the Joy Drops, Hot Lips by Bill Brown and HIs Brownies, An Instrument the Boy Called Happy Day Gokarna by Samuel Corwin, and Overthrown by Josh Woodward, all licensed under Creative Commons.    

JON SANDERS, MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICER AT STOCK YARDS BANK & TRUST, SITS DOWN WITH US TO EXPLAIN MORTGAGES. JON BREAKS DOWN THE TERMINOLOGY AND GIVES US TIPS ON HOW TO GET A MORTGAGE FOR YOUR DREAM HOME. Some questions answered in this episode? How did Jon Sanders first get into the mortgage business? How are mortgage rates determined? How often do rates change and what are the current rates? What are the most important things to think about when you're looking to buy a house? How do you know if you're ready to purchase a house? What advice would Jon give to somebody purchasing their first house? What is the debt ratio and why is it important? What is a good debt ratio? How much should you save for your down payment? What is Fannie Mae? What is mortgage insurance and how big does your down payment need to be to avoid it? What information do you need to provide to get a mortgage? How does it change if you're an entrepreneur? What is a good credit score and when should you be worried about it? What is Jon's opinion on 15-year vs. 30-year mortgages and people paying off their mortgages early? What is the biggest issue Jon sees with millennials purchasing houses? When is somebody ready to reach out to Jon about purchasing a house? What is refinancing and when should somebody refinance? What is a home equity line of credit? How does an escrow account work? What are unexpected fees when purchasing a house? Who is the perfect person to buy a house? Should somebody pay off their mortgage early? LAST CALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: What's the best career advice you've received? Be yourself. What advice would you give to your 22 year old self? Be yourself. What's the best purchase you've made in the last six months? Begonias (flowers). What is your definition of success? Doing something you genuinely care about. What book/documentary would you recommend? Wendell Berry poetry  What's your favorite thing to drink? LaCroix with Vodka West Sixth IPA SHOUTOUTS: Brewgrass Homebrew Supply El Mundo Frank Otte Be sure to learn more about Jon and say hey by connecting with him on Linkedin or Twitter, or email him at jon.sanders@syb.com. Have any topics you want to be covered or amazing people you’d like us to interview? Let us know! You can email us at info@drunkenmoney.com. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin. Please be sure to subscribe to our weekly mailing list at drunkenmoney.com/subscribe.

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Our first ever episode! KC, HT, and Circ clumsily explore the world of inexplicable robots and destroyed flowerbeds! Join them in their sloppy adventure of trying to figure out how this whole podcast thing works! Editing by Alex the Lemur. :: CARTOONS WATCHED :: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in The Mechanical Cow (1927) (YouTube link […]

Bethany is the artist, designer, maker and owner behind Bela Begonias. She was born into the Appalachian mountainside of eastern Tennessee, and later immersed in the vibrant culture of Asheville, North Carolina before finding her way to Nashville. Her art is an organic reflection of the mountainous landscapes from which she came, heavily influenced by nature, earth tones, the beach and ocean, the southwest and countless other wonders this incredible world creates. Bethany is a walking wanderlust, having spent years exploring the world at each opportunity given. Although she studied art, design and fashion in college, the courage to "be an artist" seemed unrealistic upon entering "the real world." After a decade of feeling like a round peg trying to fit into a square hole, in 2015, Bethany (with the undying support and true belief in skill from her loving husband) finally took her vision, studies, travels, ethos and experience and cultivated it into a single leap-of-faith that is now Bela Begonias. In this episode you with learn the important of patience as an entrepreneur, how to choose quality over quality, why a social media following doesn't always mean you'll successful, and how to build up enough confidence to put yourself out there to build relationships.

On the season premiere of We Dig Plants, hosts Alice Marcus Krieg and Carmen Devito discuss their new gardening exhibit, Garden of Discovery, which consists of growing tobacco, rice, cotton, begonias, and other plants with strange tales to tell in an urban setting – 550 11th Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn to be exact. For more information about the project, which will run from September 17th to the end of October, visit http://www.wedigplantspodcast.com/.

Hedging was the spotlight feature on this weeks programme with advice on planting methods, pruning and feeding a varity of different hedges including privet and red robin, Other topics included a discussion on shade loving plants focusing on varieties such as Spotted Laurel, Castor Oil Plant, Ferns and Begonias for flower colour. The treatment and feeding of everlasting swee pea, tackling scab on fruit trees and sowing cabbage from seed and plant also featured while listeners questions covered pruning roses, changing hydrangea colours and sowing lupins.

Hedging was the spotlight feature on this weeks programme with advice on planting methods, pruning and feeding a varity of different hedges including privet and red robin, Other topics included a discussion on shade loving plants focusing on varieties such as Spotted Laurel, Castor Oil Plant, Ferns and Begonias for flower colour. The treatment and feeding of everlasting swee pea, tackling scab on fruit trees and sowing cabbage from seed and plant also featured while listeners questions covered pruning roses, changing hydrangea colours and sowing lupins.

A popular question to the World Radio Gardening team is ‘what’s the difference between fibrous and tuberous begonias?’ And how do you look after them? Ken Crowther and Geoff Hodge discuss this and other questions from the World Radio Gardening post bag.

Mark's embarking on Project X so we have a chat about what he's planning, where things could be tweaked, and get into some discussion on 'hamburger' menus, avoiding jQuery use if possible and Lazy Loading elements on infinite scrolling sites. Mark’s read of the week is a lifehacker article called Productivity 101: A Primer to The Pomodoro Technique. My read is Migrating Your Team to Sass by Charlie Owen. For the playlist I submit ‘Home of the Whale‘ by Massive Attack, a B-side from 1992. Mark suggests ‘Rise‘ by Nightmares on Wax from the 1995 album ‘Smokers Delight’. The music used for our intro, stings and outro is ‘Vitreous Detachment’ by Origamibiro, used with kind permission. - Ben Subscribe and keep in touch iTunes - http://relativepaths.uk/it Stitcher - http://relativepaths.uk/st SoundCloud - http://relativepaths.uk/sc Twitter - http://twitter.com/relativepaths Facebook - http://facebook.com/relativepaths If you like the show, please leave a review or comment wherever you like to listen to us. We'd particularly love an iTunes review :)