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When to apply crabgrass killer. How often do trees need to be watered? When plants are okay to be left uncovered. Will tulips grow back after animal damage? When will hummingbirds arrive? Protecting pollinators during spring yard cleanup. When grass seed can be planted after applying crabgrass killer. How to best prune peonies. Repotting a Christmas Cactus. Signs of Emerald Ash Borer damage. Learn more from horticulturalist Mary Meyer at extension.umn.edu.

Planting grass to protect evergreen trees. Finding a Meyer Lemon Tree. Protecting plants from deer. What to do when overwintering a rose tree. Caring for an indoor bamboo plant. What to consider before giving a plant as a gift. Preparing for a snowstorm. Raking leaves in the winter. Keeping effective compost. What could be pruned right now. How to maintain a decades old Christmas cactus. What if grass seed gets old? Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.

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The process of growing sweet potatoes. Some gift ideas to give the gardener in your life. Keeping rabbits away from particular plants. Saving an amaryllis. Getting rid of fungus gnats. Making a Christmas Cactus to bloom. Growing herbs indoors. Humane critter control. Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.

In this episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael welcomes a panel of passionate Extension Master Gardeners—Carole Belkin, Barbara Bosserman, and Joanne Royaltey—to share the excitement surrounding two beloved community events: the Indoor Plant Clinic at Bowman Library and the annual Seed Exchange at the Clarke County Fairgrounds. As winter settles in, these events offer residents a chance to connect, learn, and grow—both literally and figuratively. Hands-On Learning at the Indoor Plant Clinic Kicking off the conversation, Carole describes the much-anticipated Indoor Plant Clinic, scheduled for January 31st at Bowman Library. This one-day event transforms the library's front room into a vibrant hub of horticultural activity. Attendees can browse tables brimming with houseplant cuttings, receive expert advice from Extension Master Gardeners, and even pot their new plants with guidance on selecting the right soil and containers. The clinic isn't just for adults; children are invited to participate in hands-on activities designed to spark their curiosity about plants and gardening. Carole emphasizes the event's welcoming atmosphere, noting that many visitors return year after year, eager to share stories and photos of thriving plants they received at previous clinics. Sowing the Seeds of Community at the Seed Exchange Next, Barbara introduces the annual Seed Exchange, set for February 7th at the newly renovated Clarke County Fairgrounds. This free event invites the public to bring seeds to share—or simply to pick up new varieties for their gardens. With tables dedicated to vegetables, herbs, perennials, and even native plant seeds, the exchange fosters a spirit of generosity and learning. Master Gardeners are on hand to answer questions about planting, soil, and seasonal care, while local organizations like the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley and Clarke County 4-H add to the festive, educational atmosphere. Children are encouraged to participate through a fun stamp-collecting activity, ensuring that the next generation of gardeners feels right at home. Expert Advice and Lasting Connections Throughout the conversation, the guests highlight the invaluable role Extension Master Gardeners play in the community. Joanne, also an Associate Extension Agent, explains how these volunteers provide research-based information, answer questions year-round, and help residents navigate the challenges of gardening in the Valley's unique climate. The conversation also touches on the importance of avoiding invasive plant species, the joy of sharing gardening successes, and the sense of camaraderie that blossoms at events like the plant clinic and seed exchange. Looking Ahead: Growing Together As the discussion draws to a close, the panelists reflect on the power of gardening to bring people together. Whether it's repotting a 20-year-old snake plant, teaching children how to propagate cuttings, or simply exchanging seeds and stories, these events nurture both plants and relationships. The Extension Master Gardeners invite everyone—novices and seasoned green thumbs alike—to join them in cultivating a more connected, resilient, and verdant community. For more information about upcoming events, resources, and how to become an Extension Master Gardener, visit your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office listed below or visit the NSV Master Gardener website: https://nsvmga.org/  Frederick County/City of Winchester: https://frederick.ext.vt.edu/ Clarke County: https://clarke.ext.vt.edu/ Shenandoah County: https://shenandoah.ext.vt.edu/ Page County: https://page.ext.vt.edu/ Warren County: https://warren.ext.vt.edu/

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share garden trivia & Christmas cactus history. Discover surprising facts, care tips, and the fascinating origins behind a beloved holiday favorite. Also, hear charming stories and traditions that have helped this plant become a seasonal staple. Tune in to uncover insights every gardener and holiday enthusiast will enjoy.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

In this episode of Hort Culture, we provide fun and practical advice on gifts for gardeners! We kick things off by chatting about the start of meteorological winter, the first snow, and our own fun holiday traditions—think pocket-sized cheese advent calendars and big batches of homemade pasta sauce. Then, we dive right into the main event: finding the perfect gifts for the plant people in your life. We share a genius watering hack for indoor plants: forget the tiny watering can! For folks with lots of houseplants, we highly recommend a portable, rechargeable camping shower pump used with a 5-gallon bucket on a rolling cart. Beyond that, we suggest essential gear like a nice pair of high-quality pruners and a nifty little earth auger that attaches to a hand drill, which makes planting bulbs and plugs super fast. And don't forget maintenance—a small, handheld sharpener for pruners is a cheap but incredibly useful gift! If you want something more thoughtful and lasting, we suggest living plants like an Amaryllis or Christmas Cactus, or even saved seeds or perennial plants, which are beautiful, enduring symbols of care.Questions/Comments/Feedback/Suggestions for Topics: hortculturepodcast@gmail.comCheck us out on Instagram!

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener, shares when to plant poinsettias and Christmas cactus outdoors. Learn why some store-bought beauties fail almost immediately, while others keep blooming for months, and the simple but crucial mistake many people don't realize they're making the moment they walk out of the shop. With practical tips on how to keep these seasonal favorites happy through the cold months, tune in to explore the small choices that can make the difference between thriving plants and holiday heartbreak.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse 

In today's episode we go over the three main holiday cactuses, Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus, and Easter Cactus. I cover where they originate, what they symbolize, their history, and how to care for them.Thanks for listening! You can support this podcast by checking out the NEW Plant School merch store here!Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or answer the question on Spotify and you may be highlighted on my next episode to win the giveaway!Follow me; Instagram - @plantschoolpodcastYouTube - Tenney Plants ChannelBlog - www.tenneyplants.comPinterest - Tenney PlantsEmail me! - tenneyplants@gmail.com

How this December rain and these mild temperatures could have an impact on the lawn. Propagating passion flowers. Caring for Meyer Lemon Trees. Growing a rubber plant. Keeping a Christmas Cactus alive. Common houseplant mistakes. Pruning magnolia trees. Moving Peony plants. Repotting aloe vera. Donating plants. Can we still dormant seed the lawn? Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney. extension.umn.edu

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center cover some garden trivia and the history of the Christmas Cactus. Did you know that Christmas Cactus is really a cactus and it native to the mountains of Brazil? Learn more about this holiday favorite and other fun facts.Listen in to learn more!Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

Get your home ready for the holidays with the perfect plant picks! In this episode, we dive into the world of festive flora, discussing classic holiday favorites like poinsettias and Christmas cacti. We'll uncover their care tips and share some unique alternatives. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a plant newbie, this episode has everything you need to bring the holiday spirit to life in your home.Holiday PlantsChristmas CactusResources for Home Growers: HouseplantsQuestions/Comments/Feedback/Suggestions for Topics: hortculturepodcast@l.uky.eduCheck us out on Instagram!

Bloomers in the Garden • 11.30.24• The Beauty of Amaryllis • Thanksgiving Christmas vs Christmas Cactus • Fresh Christmas Greens • Balled & Burlapped Christmas Trees • Bringing a Fig Tree Indoors?!? • and More!  Do you love Amaryllis as much as I do? This beautiful Flowering Bulb has a story almost as beautiful as the flower! Learn all about Amaryllis during our 1st segment! Christmas Cactus are a popular Holiday Plant. Hear about the differences from Thanksgiving Cactus vs Christmas Cactus and how to grow them in our second segment! Bring a sense of nostalgia to this Holiday Season using Fresh greens everywhere in our homes. Hear about thier use in history and lore during our 3rd segment. Before you go out and buy a cut Christmas tree! Con- sider a Potted or Balled and Burlapped Tree you can plant After Christ- mas! We'll weigh the options in our 4th segment. After listening to our Fig Winterizing segment a listener contacted us about how to winterize a fig tree growing in a container! Hear all about it during our final segment! Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley Saturdays at 8am 860am WWDB-AM Saturday at 6am & 5pm 93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word"....   NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len and Julio are your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations. Your hosts, Len Schroeder & Julio Zamora Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center. Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Julio Zamora has worked within Bloomers Nursery Department for over a decade and is a life-long gardener. Julio's unique passion for customers inspires Gardeners of all ages to try new things. His relaxed friendly demeanor and enthusiastic joy when discussing the benefits of gardening is inspirational. Julio's authentic love and concern for people makes him and exceptional individual and host! Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com or julio@bloomers.com

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

Welcome to another episode of Mid-South Gardening featuring Vador Vance, Kenneth Mabry, and Jim Crowder!

In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener chats about jumping to the front of the garden line with plant drops. Certain plants are in high demand during certain seasons. People want poinsettias and Christmas Cactus during the holidays but garden centers don't want to order too many to prevent having excess inventory. What can you do to ensure you get your holiday plants this season? Be sure you preorder your holiday plants in advance! This way when the garden center runs out, you won't be left without yours!Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2 – Coming to you from the Summit Responsible Solutions Studios,  Garden Expert Teresa Watkins is joined by award-winning landscape architect, Benjamin Vogt, author of Prairie Up.  Benjamin discusses the pros and cons of No Mow May. The Dirty Word of the Day is Cauliflory. Garden questions include how to get rid of crabgrass, keeping lychee fruit safe, what's growing on my Christmas Cactus, listeners send in their photos of gorgeous amaryllis blooming, and more. https://bit.ly3c1f5x7 Check out Art in Bloom Garden Tours for more information! Come join Teresa and garden enthusiasts on a magical trip to beautiful gardens around the world. Photo and graphic credit: Teresa Watkins, Benjamin Vogt Listen every Saturdays from 7am - 9am EST on WFLA- Orlando. Call in 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 #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #Deland #SHE #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #gardening #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow 

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2 – Coming to you from Summit Responsible Solutions Studios, Garden expert, Teresa Watkins, with guest host Dr. Gary Bachman, talk with Dr. Rachel Mallinger, UF/IFAS, about the current health of bee species and Florida native bees.  The Dirty Word of the Day is Polyphyetic. Garden questions include: Earthboxes, trimming pencil cactus, is my Christmas Cactus blooming now?  https://bit.ly3c1f5x7 Photo and graphic credit: Teresa Watkins, Rachel Mallinger. Listen every Saturdays from 7am - 9am EST on WFLA- Orlando. Call in 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 #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #Deland #SHE #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #gardening #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow 

This is The Digital Story Podcast #928, Jan. 2, 2024. Today's theme is "All Dressed Up with Nowhere to Go" I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue I have just taken my 100th portrait of the cat. All the blooms have fallen off the Christmas Cactus in the window box. As I sit here watching the rain outside, surrounded by all of this great camera gear, I'm jonesing for a photo adventure. But not today. How I plan to cope with my internment is the lead story in today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

Mo, of The Squonk & The Hag Podcast joined Jay and Squidge to talk about hangover/Christmas chillout games, glue guns, not liking people, how to test whether you are a hotdog or not, and general hilarity. All this and more in our festive 2023 episode.Remember that you can always get in touch with us on our Facebook page, on Twitter, or with our Contact page.Show NotesFrom active timer battling to zombie slaying, Waffling Taylors covers video games beyond.Today we are joined by Mo from The Squank and the Hag podcast to talk about Christmassy games and thingsStrap yourselves in, people. This pod isn't like any Christmas special out there. So sit back, grab some snacks, and get ready for this episode entitled Christmas with more wrong side. "Christmas with Mo - Wrong Side, Flip Me Over."Enjoy.— SquidgeThis episode introduced a rather confused (at first) guest: Mo. Mo first thought that she was Jay, and Jay thought he was Jay, too. Which led to much hilarity and confusion. But Mo then introduced herself and her podcast thusly - that's right, the show notes can sometimes be eloquent and thatAll right, so I am mo. I am one of the co-hosts of The Squank and the Hag podcast, which is a true crime and scary stories podcast, which kind of goes hand in hand with the stuff on the wall with the red string, because we also talk about conspiracies here and there.We talk about folktales, cryptids, anything that can go bump in the night. So that could be a serial killer that actually has been convicted and in jail, or that could be some legend tale of that creepy thing outside your window at night.So I have a co-host. His name is Kraken or Krako. Everybody kind of just has fun with his name. He's also referred to as "crackhead" but he's my best friend, and we have known each other for years, so we have that probably very similar dynamic to the two of you guys, where it's a lot of just silliness and comfortable hanging out with friends and telling a story at the same time.So it's a lot of fun. We say "we" it's the team, but that always sounds like we're paying people, but we have friends who also help out. So people who research stories for us, social media ideas, merch, all that kind of stuff. But it's fun. It's all just friends and for fun and all that....And I guess outside of that, if you want to know about me, I don't like to leave the house. I do a lot of crafting. I do everything from knitting and crochet to building d and d terrain, painting miniatures. I learned how to cast resin so I can make my own dice. So I just do a lot of crafting and just like being creative and married with four cats. So there's that. But it's fun.— MoBecause it's the Christmas episode, Squidge brought up the topic of his rather spiffy hat. And a spiffy hat it is, indeed. But talk of the festive season, spiffy hats, and knitted hats for cat ears - you'll have the listen to the episode, trust - the subject of Squidge's mighty Christmas Cactus came up, and how because Mo has multiple cats, she doesn't have a Christmas TreeI approve— MoAnd because Mo brought up her custom neon sign which reads... you guessed it, "Mo," Squidge brought up the custom pro-wrestling belt that he got for Jay in March of this year - 2023, in case you're reading this in the future. Also, hello future person!Holiday Hangover GamesSo imagine: you're entering the living room. The battlefield of festive cheer turned into a scene straight out of a slapstick comedy holiday movie. The twinkling lights on the Christmas tree are twinned with the glow of Uncle Bob's Rudolph sweater. The cat is pawing at the carnage it wrought, reminiscing of the previous day's epic battle with the Christmas tree.As we venture further, the air is thick with the scent of both triumph and culinary failure. Aunt Mildred's fruitcake, once a brave culinary experiment, has now achieved legendary status as the only fruitcake to be declared as a biohazard. Meanwhile, Grandma is serenely snoring on the couch, draped in tinsel like the queen of a Christmas jungle.In the kitchen, where the remnants of a feast now lie in glorious disarray, the turkey carcass looks like it's been through a Christmas war zone. Mashed potatoes have found a new home on the ceiling. And the once proud elf-on-a-shelf is now hanging from the chandelier with a faraway look in its eyes as if to say, "you weren't there."So with that in mind, let's talk about holiday hangovers....So in case you couldn't guess from that, the sort of theme of this is, like: what games we play at Christmas, what games we play when we're hungover, if we are hungover, that kind of thing. Sort of comfy games that you sit there with a blanket, that kind of thing. If the cats aren't wreaking havoc on the house or you're not having to clear up too much biohazardous material from the day before. That's the whole theme of this episode— SquidgeFull Show NotesCheck out the full show notes for Squidge's Cross Stitches corner, some extra stuff, and some links to related things. And reach out to us on Discord, Twitter, Facebook, or try our brand-new contact page.Links of Interest Join our Discord server and be part of future episodes Our Facebook page Us on Twitter Support us on Ko-Fi Mo's podcast: The Squank and the Hag Twitter Insta Twitch PAX Unplugged Deadpool, but it's Ed, Edd n Eddy Behind The Mic: The Waffling Taylors Carmen Miranda Shaking Hands With Celebrities For As Long As Possible | Banzai You Suck at Cooking Ten Hours of Nick Offerman's 'Yule Log' Signing Off... For NowAnd have you left us a rating or review? We'd really like to hear back from listeners about our show, so check out https://wafflingtaylors.rocks/our-podcast/ for links to services where you can leave us some wonderful feedback.The Waffling Taylors is a proud member of Jay and Jay Media. If you like this episode, please consider supporting our Podcasting Network. One $3 donation provides a week of hosting for all of our shows. 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Christmas cactus not blooming ? Here's some tips from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss garden trivia and the history of Christmas Cactus. Is Christmas Cactus really a cactus? Is there a tie between the plant and the holiday? Learn this and more by listening in!Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live on Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM. Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://mountaingardener.buzzsprout.com or wherever you stream podcasts.

The final episode in this series falls just before Christmas so we've put together a compilation of interviews all about Christmas plants! @mr_plantgeek brings tips for keeping your Poinsettia happy in your home from the Italian breeder of some of Europes leading varieties plus the story behind the Cyclamen and ho wit can be used indoors and outside over the festive period. @ellenmarygardening brings the Christmas tree care tips along with @theplantrescuer helping you to keep your Christmas Cactus alive!    Afterwards, Michael and Ellen have an end of series gossip that often goes off on tangents, with numerous inappropriate topics. It must be the end of the year!    Sponsors of series 13 are Lava-Lite  - Naturally The Best   Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural products.   Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.   The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.   LAVA-LITE is chemically inert, zero-harm and does not kill pests. It acts as a natural barrier and deterrent, providing an opportunity for them to simply move on.   All the products can be used anywhere in the home and garden without worry and any predators eating prey that have come in to contact with LAVA-LITE will not be harmed, keeping eco-systems balanced, maintained and sustainable.   The LAVA-LITE collection is available in handy 1 litre and 3 litre resealable pouches. They are easy to use, provide great results and don't require careful handling, making them perfect for the novice gardener and specialist grower.   Learn more at www.lava-lite.co.uk

With a wintry feel in the air, David Maxwell is joined in studio by experts Anna Hudson and Reg Maxwell to offer some gardening inspiration for colder days. The team will be taking questions on among other things the challenges of Christmas Cactus, and why one listener's winter display of cyclamen is wilting. Also on the programme, David heads to a Jurassic world in County Kerry where Australian tree ferns have naturalised. At the Greenmount campus of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise they are growing pink, white and orange Poinsettias alongside the traditional red ones. Anna has been harvesting some perennial veg you might not of heard of which David will be sampling on air. Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

Learn how to talk about hunting with non-hunters by showing patience and respect while still getting your opinions across. Are you stressed thinking of how to get home for Christmas or how to host that holiday? Consider doing a Holiday away at a central location, making Christmas a gift trip. This is Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' and Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt with the radio show The Bend Radio Show & Podcast, your news outlet for the latest in the Outdoors & Western Lifestyle!   Episode 161 Details     NEWS REAL CHRISTMAS TREES MAY HAVE INSECTS The Department of Agriculture is advising checking the trunk, branches, and needles for any signs of the lantern fly and reporting any findings immediately to the department. They are requesting that people inspect their real Christmas trees for these invasive insects. The lantern fly can cause significant damage to plants and trees, so it's crucial to inspect your tree before bringing it indoors.   BEER SPA BierBath is set to open in Sykesville, Maryland on December 9th. The spa features hot baths infused with hops and barley that are said to provide detoxifying benefits. After relaxing, guests can continue on to enjoy a taproom featuring 30 different beers. UGLY CHRISTMAS TREE TREND The Ugly Christmas Sweater has taken on a whole new look. Ugly Christmas Trees are trending in 2023. According to CBC News, people are adorning their trees with pom poms and feathers while others are opting for a Christmas Cactus or buying an ugly Christmas tree from sites like Amazon that resembles the one in the Charlie Brown cartoon. A 15 inch Redneck Christmas Tree is selling on Amazon for $15. It's nothing more than a toilet plunger with several Evergreen branches and on red ornament. The description reads: “Toilet plunger base with wooden handle makes a great holiday gag. Can be decorated with ornaments or left bare. Decoration only - plunger not designed for actual use. HOW TO TALK HUNTING WITH NON-HUNTERS From time to time we are all challenged with how to go about visiting with people that are not hunters. At times, with both sides of the fence passionate about their feelings, a heated discussion can result. But it does not have to. When sharing why you hunt with a non-hunter it is important to have patience and respect. Tigger & BEC often use the discussion as a reason to talk about wildlife conservation. How there is importance to find balance in nature. Cities are growing meaning that areas for wildlife to roam are smaller and smaller. If populations of wildlife are not managed then circumstances of disease can result. Having a calm conversation and allowing both sides to share their feelings without judgment goes a long way. Make the discussion a safe place to share, and then use it as a moment to educate. Practice patience and respect will go a long way and are more likely to have a positive conversation.   HOLIDAY LOCATION & GIFT TURNED INTO A TRIP Dollars are tight this time of year for everyone plus there is the stress too of hosting or arranging travel to have everyone home in time. Instead of gifts, book a Christmas getaway that is not as far away for everyone! Consider looking at the map and picking a central location for all to travel to that might be easier than everyone coming “Home”. For example, say Mom & Dad live in North Dakota but members of your family now live in places like Nebraska. Meet in the middle, and turn the holiday into a memorable trip! A location for that might be the Black Hills in South Dakota.     Search an area on the map that is between everyone, then search that area for a vacation home rental. There are places like AirBnB or VRBO as well as an assortment of other reputable vacation home rental places that will offer great alternatives. Eliminate the stress of cleaning and preparing your home, and treat everyone to an affordable getaway that is the gift. Spend time as a family checking out hiking trails, shopping in quaint towns and enjoy exploring the area together!   FIELD REPORTS & COMMENTS   Call or Text your questions, or comments to 305-900-BEND or 305-900-2363 Or email BendRadioShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @thebendshow https://www.facebook.com/thebendshow SUBSCRIBE to The Bend YouTube Channel. Website: TheBendShow.com https://thebendshow.com/ #catchBECifyoucan #tiggerandbec #outdoors #travel #cowboys The Outdoors, Rural America, And Wildlife Conservation are Center-Stage. AND how is that? Because Tigger & BEC… Live This Lifestyle. Learn more about Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com Home - Tigger & BEC WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS Tigger & BEC are News Broadcasters that represent the Working Ranch world, Rodeo, and the Western Way of Life as well as advocate for the Outdoors and Wildlife Conservation. Outdoorsmen themselves, this duo strives to provide the hunter, adventurer, cowboy, cowgirl, rancher and/or successful farmer, and anyone interested in agriculture with the knowledge, education, and tools needed to bring high-quality beef and the wild game harvested to your table for dinner. They understand the importance in sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of our labor and fish from our adventures, and learning to understand the importance of making memories in the outdoors. Appreciate God's Country. United together, this duo offers a glimpse into and speaks about what life truly is like at the end of dirt roads and off the beaten path. Tigger & BEC look forward to hearing from you, answering your questions and sharing in the journey of making your life a success story. Adventure Awaits Around The Bend. REFERENCES https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resources/pests-diseases/hungry-pests/the-threat/spotted-lanternfly/spotted-lanternfly https://extension.psu.edu/should-i-worry-about-spotted-lanternfly-on-my-christmas-tree https://www.bierbath.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Redneck-Nation-Plunger-Christmas-Tree/dp/B01E7AIMYE/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20YQVE8BAMW43&keywords=redneck%2Bchristmas%2Btree&qid=1701207962&sprefix=redneck%2Bchristmas%2Btree%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1&th=1 https://www.airbnb.com/ https://www.vrbo.com/ https://www.blackhillsvacations.com/  

  Suzzanne called the Bloomers in the garden Hotline and has a problem with her Houseplants. Hear all about it in our first segment! Christmas Cactus are a popular Holiday Plant. Hear about the differences from Thanksgiving Cactus vs Christmas Cactus and how to grow them in our second segment! Do you love Amaryllis as much as I do? This beautiful Flowering Bulb has a story almost as beautiful as the flower! Learn all about Amaryllis during our 3rd segment! We received a text message asking how to care for their potted Spiral Alberta Spruce. Listen in during the 4th segment! During our final segment we're going to give you basic poinsettia Care Tips!

As we pick up our own Christmas trees, Gardner Susan Kerney stops by to discuss the Christmas Cactus.

As we pick up our own Christmas trees, Gardner Susan Kerney stops by to discuss the Christmas Cactus (7:14). Is the New ‘NameDrop' Feature on iOS 17 Really Safe? We discuss with John Biehler on our App Update (22:26). An NHL referee had an unusual soundbite at a recent game. Mark Phoenix tells us more on The Buzz (37:12). The Professional Women's Hockey League is starting up on January 1st. Brock Richardson tells us about some important details on his Sports Update (51:10). Apple has introduced a new feature called the Year In Review which is similar to Audible's and Spotify's. Ryan Hooey has more on The Chatty Bookshelf (1:04:17). Let's get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time (1:18:46).

This week I look at things you can do around the house to leave a good impression to your guests in the holiday season. I give you an update on my therapy sessions and I look at how to look after your plants in Autumn.  Can you guess  the brand new conundrum?

  It's almost December and the plants many people are thinking about are red and green – Christmas trees and poinsettias. Horticulturist Erica Jo Shaffer was on The Spark Tuesday and said watering a real tree is very important,"It usually takes two or three days for the tree to start drinking and then suddenly it really starts drinking. So you would get your tree, you would shake it, make sure a lot of needles aren't going off, whatever stand you've got. And then it should be in water within an hour or two after they put a fresh cut on. They should take off about an inch and then it's going to be ready to drink. But then you need to get it in water. Even if you're not ready to set it up, then stick it in a bucket of water so that that cut is in water. And then follow it  every couple of days or every day (with water)." What if a family opts for a potted Christmas tree,"Potted Christmas trees are a good idea, especially for people who don't want to cut one and they don't want artificial. And if you've got the space to plant it afterwards, the trick on that is they are right now going into dormancy and all the plants are. So, if you buy a potted tree and then bring it into your 70 degree house for three weeks or a month, it's going to wake it back up. And then you're going to throw it out in 20 degree temperatures and that's most likely going to kill it. You're going to want to bring it in only for 3 to 5 days. You don't even water it before you brought it in and then you don't water it again until you take it out. It's a good idea to have the hole dug already because that way if the grounds frozen and your hole is already dug, you could put the the soil that you took out of the hole and take it in the garage so it's not frozen. Make sure it's at the right depth. A lot of times the tree is too deep in the root ball too. The trunk stops, the roots start. That needs to be ground level." Shaffer said stores and holiday customers make mistakes when it comes to poinsettias, "They're tropical plants so don't put your poinsettia near your front door that every time you open (the door) and it gets a cold blast." Poinsettia pots are often wrapped in foil and Shaffer said that's not good for them,"When you water it, that water gets trapped in, and they'll immediately start to root rot. And then they start wilting because they can't drink water. And then you give them more water. And totally drown them. So that would be another quick way to kill your poinsettia."     .Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE CHRISTMAS CACTUS   Hallelujah, we made it through Thanksgiving. Now, the next big hurdle to jump is the Christmas season. Everyone you know faces this season differently. Some great planners purchase gifts long before the season comes and stash them away for that big day.  My grandmother was like that. She had a couch in her front room with a compartment underneath, and all of us kids knew that was where the presents were for Christmas. And that was in the middle of summer. On the other hand, some wait until the last few days and then frantically rush around trying to figure out what Uncle John wants for Christmas. Well, some of that is in our DNA. We may be stuck with who we are because of our genes, etc. That's an opinion, not a fact. I stood next to a grand piano yesterday, looking at the Christmas cactus. The original was taken from a very old cactus. My mother had her grand piano passed on to my sister. You could call this the Esther cactus because it only blooms once a year at Christmas. The story of Esther is that she was chosen to be the wife of the king because of her grace and beauty. So, to prepare for that, they took one year, during which she was separated from everything else, in preparation for that grand day. The underlying story of Esther is God's planning and how he places us in the proper place at the appropriate time to change the course of history. You and I may not change the course of nations as Esther did, but it's just as important to God that our world be also changed. As I looked closer at this Christmas cactus, I noticed the dainty little beautiful flowers starting to bloom. Then, I looked further into the plant and saw the solid and stout branches holding the small ones. I thought of the body of Christ and how the strong saints of God secure and hold steady the young Christian babies growing up in Christ. Some of us only bloom occasionally, but when we do, it's beautiful, and people applaud the fact that God gave such lovely things to the world. You may be the tender plant, the little flower on the end, or the solid branch that holds the delicate flower. The critical thing to remember is that we have all been created to bring beauty and the love of God to the world around us. Merry pre-pre-pre-Christmas   YOU CAN GIVE HERE: http://www.georgewatkinsministries.co...   WEBSITE= http://www.georgewatkinsministries.co...   FACEBOOK=https://www.facebook.com/FaithProduce...   Faith Producers address: PO Bx 1006 Mt Vernon, WA 98273   FAITH PRODUCES AN INTERNATIONAL PODCAST https://faithproducers.podbean.com/   You can 'WALK' with George Watkins daily @ youtube.com/faithproducers  faithproducers.com twitter.com/faithproducers Facebook.com/faithproducerstv   faithproducers.com   

Join Mike Miller on the St. Louis Composting Garden Hotline for an insightful session packed with gardening tips and discussions. In this episode, Mike addresses various gardening queries and concerns, ranging from plant diseases like rose rosette to dealing with moles and lawn care issues such as crabgrass infestation. He dives into the distinctions between Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti, offers advice on planting, treating trees after pruning, and managing fallen leaves in landscaping beds. Tune in for a wealth of practical gardening advice and insights into navigating your garden oasis.

Ken Lain of Watters Garden Center of Prescott, Arizona shared the Plant of the Week last Friday. Here is your breakdown on how to grow Christmas Cactus. Give your friends and family a gift enjoyed for years, season after season. This delightful Zygocactus, or Christmas Cactus, comes in festive colors and sizes. A swirl of colors in tones of golden, pink, red, and white make Watters Christmas Cactus a beautiful flowering plant for the holiday season. Our head grower has an eye for color, and just in time for the holiday festivities. You'll enjoy the lush colors that these blooms... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/how-to-grow-christmas-cactus/Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2 – Coming to you from Summit Responsible Solutions Studios, Teresa Watkins, host and garden expert, chats with the Houseplant Guru, Lisa Eldred Steinkopf, about growing Christmas Cactus. Dirty Word of the Day is phenotypic plasticity. Garden questions and texts include flea control, Eucharis lily, plumeria, where to find a Cracker rose, Atala butterfly, lubber grasshopper, and more. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7 Join Teresa on her exciting and historic tour of the Best English Gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show. Only a few more spots left.  https://bit.ly/3xU7JGT  Graphic credit: Teresa Watkins Bloom: The Secrets of Growing Flowering Houseplants Year-round.  Listen to Better Lawns and Gardens every Saturday 7 am - 9 am EST. Call in with your garden questions 1.888.455.2867, or text 23680. #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #WNDB #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #tropical #floridalife #photography #SHE #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #gardening #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow #succulents #Bloom #books #HouseplantGuru

This week we chat about what's alive, what's dying, what dead and what plants cheer us up for the holidays. Learn all about Poinsettias and how to pronounce it. How to get a Christmas Cactus to bloom. What holiday plant is hard to kill? Why you need an Amaryllis this season. How to grow Rosemary indoors this winter. Don't have room for a Christmas Tree? Try a Norfolk Pine. Plus learn about root rot, why you should never place basil in your fridge, what is a zone, what does Persephone Period mean for gardeners. Oh – and a new Phoebe Pod Play! Support UDT by joining our Garden Party and get fun rewards! (Each new Garden Pary Member this month is entered into a drawing for a free UDT Tee Shirt! Get a UDT Coffee Mug or other cool Merch! Visit our website for pix, good info and Upside Down Dictionary Click here to write to us!  Learn How to Winter Sow! Don't Know Your Zone? Find it HERE Find Your Persephone Period

1. Amaryllis all the ways you can buy them and how to get them to come back too. 2. Holiday flowering Christmas Cactus! 3. Refresher how to take care of that Poinsettia. 4. What to do when you get your Fresh Cut Christmas Tree! 5. This Segment is for the Birds! A listener texted us and reminded us about a natural Winter Source of bird food from a very annoying plant.  

Retired Horticulturalist Dave Decock takes over the KFGO airwaves to spread some Christmas cheer. Tips on picking the right tree (aroma, needle retention, etc), keeping that tannenbaum green all season and more. Plus, getting a Christmas Cactus to bloom, house plants during the winter, overseeding with snow on the ground and other great advice!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer Layla Muhammad jumps into the host seat to welcome co-host Dayvid Figler and friend of the pod reporter Michael “MJ” Lyle of the Nevada Current to the roundup of Las Vegas' last week. We start with the new Governor-elect Joe Lombardo's first public address since winning the election. In a “tight 10” minute speech, he hit his priorities, the top of which was “education.”  The speech was overshadowed, however, by what wasn't in the room - specifically reporters from publications who had arguably been critical of the Governor-elect Lombardo in the past. Then, we shift gears and talk about the unveiling this week of a $125,000 dollar bronze statue of former (and living) Mayor Oscar B. Goodman. Finally, we move on to things that make us happy this week/holiday traditions. Want more Vegas news? Make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter at lasvegas.citycast.fm/newsletter!  We're also on Twitter! Follow us @CityCastVegas  You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 5, Episode 2!Dee and Carol talk about  Christmas/Thanksgiving cactus, growing herbs indoors, walking in bad weather, and more. Go to our Substack newsletter for more information about this week's episode including why we gave this episode that title. Be sure and subscribe to get the newsletter directly in your email inbox!Links: Carols' FH article about  Christmas plants Carol's blog post channeling Star Trek Flowers:We might cringe but here's an old, old episode we recorded...The Gardenangelists Episode 2 - Christmas Cactus, Where art thou?Carol's FH article about Christmas Cactus Veggies:Some articles by Dee including: How To Grow Basil and How To Grow Rosemary | The Family HandymanCarol's FH article on  microgreens A book:  Herbal Houseplants by Susan Betz. Also Botanical Interests has an article about growing herbs indoors. (Affiliate link)On the Bookshelf:   Farmhouse, by Sophie Blackall (Amazon link) and the YouTube video about the bookDirt:  Bad weather is good for you: take a walk in the wind and rainRabbit Holes:  Talimena Drive to see fall foliage Another Lost Lady of Garden Writing, Lizzie Page Hillhouse.  Affiliate link to Botanical Interest Seeds.  Book links are also affiliate links.Email us anytime at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  For more info on Carol and her books, visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens.For more info on Dee and her book, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.On Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

Callers have issues with a few pests, pruning to rejuvenate the garden, and what about slowing down all those cantaloupe and melon flowers? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

We said we were going to do it, and we did it. It's an Arbor Day episode. But, you know, minus the dang trees. Maybe it's a belated Earth Day episode? Anyway, we discuss "The Holly and the Ivy" by Los Campesinos! and "Christmas Cactus" by Juliana Hatfield, and argue about the merits of medieval Jesus metaphors and extremely literal plant care tips. The ranking music in this episode is "Palmcorder Yajna" by the Mountain Goats.

Dean Hollin (co-host) was warned - it's all about Amaryllis this month. He's even sending me pictures of his flowering bulb! When to prune Hibiscus, fertilize orchids and is hen manure appropriate for indoor plants? All covered on the Garden Show this week! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Can I take cuttings from my Christmas cactus?

Chris Baert-Wilson with the Canadian Red Cross tells us about The Friendly Call Program which started in Atlantic Canada to help lonely people. It has gone national. We hear about a Christmas cactus on PEI that's 100 years old. And on the phone-in: Barry Walker on heat pumps

Everything from ornaments to Christmas Cactus' are discounted! Grab last minute holiday gifts at Rail City. Plus, the guys have advice on Paperwhites that aren't growing. And, what to do about browning on an Austrian Pine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Callers and emailers want to know why their Christmas cactus have dropped their buds (likely too much water, or not enough, or they were moved), or they haven't set any buds. Poinsettias dropping leaves, Bougainvillea doing the same, and is it too late to plant garlic? All this and more on the Garden Show this week! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Hey there Plant People! Join Vikram and me as we talk fun facts about common holiday plants like Christmas Cactus, Poinsettia, Mistletoe, and Holly! Grab your Elf and Santa hats, pop 'em on your heads and listen in!   

The Growing Season is on location at the Canadian Tire Christmas House.Jack and Matt McFarland kick off the Christmas Season from inside the confines of the most glitzed out Christmas extravaganza.  The lovely people from Canadian Tire and NOMA were kind enough to have the Growing Season gang down to chat about everything from decorating your tree, lighting it and what's new and exciting from Canada's Christmas store.Ed and Crystal from Canadian Tire walk the guys through NOMA's innovative products and the boys take a tour of the grounds. They gush. Visit Canadian Tire online.  CLICK HERE. The McFarlands also chat about Christmas visitors, just not the type that you're thinking about.  Amaryllis, Christmas Cactus and many of the other fare that you're used to seeing around this time of year are all touched on.  Not sure what these things look like?  We gotchu.  CLICK HERE.Lynne McFarland, the matriarch of the McFarland clan, joins the show to tell a Christmas story that will warm your heart.  Looking to get a Growing Season consult?  Want to have your property featured on the show.  It's easy.  CLICK HERE.  

Today on Episode 10, our Christmas Special, we'll talk about best Christmas gifts for the gardener in your family and answer a couple of these questions:  What is the story behind Mistletoe and why the kiss?  Christmas Trees: Real or Fake?  Is there really a Christmas Cactus and what's the best way to care for it this time of year?  By the end of this episode, you should know more about each of these Christmas items and have a better understanding why they are part of the holidays!