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Send us a textThis is an unusual episode. I share two stories from observing my little patch of Colorado this last year, share life hacks to help smooth out the edges of life, and have an announcement to share with you in love.Show Reading List49 Life Hacks You'll Wish You Knew Sooner, Family Handyman https://www.buzzfeed.com/fabianabuontempo/it-literally-changed-my-life-people-are-sharing-small-lifeJennifer Hotes' Substack - Thoughts Scribbled in a NotebookHave you tried the GoodPods app yet? It's free and a fun way to share podcasts with friends and family! Curious Cat Podcast is there, and is sitting pretty in the Top 20 in Supernatural! Curious Cat Crew on Socials:Curious Cat on Twitter (X)Curious Cat on InstagramCurious Cat on TikTokArt Director, Nora, has a handmade, ethically-sourced jewelry company!

Send us a textDee and Carol talk about some of their favorite Christmas plants, growing savory, a book, Small-Scale Homesteading and more.For more info and backstories, check out our weekly newsletter.Links:Queeny Lemon Peach zinnia from Burpee14 Best Christmas Plants and Flowers for the Holiday Season from Family Handyman.  Or if you prefer, read it on Birds & Blooms.What is savory on Masterclass.On the bookshelf: Small-Scale Homesteading: A Sustainable Guide to Gardening, Keeping Chickens, Maple Sugaring, Preserving the Harvest, and More, by Stephanie Thurow & Michelle Bruhn (Amazon Link)Dirt:Meet the Italian ‘Fruit Detective', Who Investigates Centuries-Old Paintings for Clues About Produce That Has Disappeared From the Kitchen Table (via Smithsonian)Joey Aprons | Roo Gardening  Rabbit Holes:Lost Lady of Garden Writing, Marge ClarkOur Affiliates (Linking to them to make a purchase earns us a small commission):Botanical InterestsFarmers DefenseEtsyTerritorial SeedsTrue Leaf Market Eden BrosNature Hills Nursery  Book and Amazon links are also affiliate links.Email us anytime at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  For more info on Carol  visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens. For more info on Dee, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.Support the showOn Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

Dee and Carol talk about deer problems in Dee's garden, how to give your container plantings a mid-summer makeover, tomato questions, old gardening magazines, and more.For additional info, links, pics, and more, check out our free newsletter!Links:A couple of Carol's blog posts:  A Guide to Garden Fairies in Your House and Summer Squash Stages.  Dee's recent reel on watering.'Bossa Nova' squashDee's Container Garden tutorialCarol's Family Handyman article about tomato staking and cagingOn the Bookshelf:The Once & Future Gardener: Garden Writing from the Golden Age of Magazines 1900 - 1940, edited and with an introduction by Virginia Tuttle Clayton (Amazon link)  and The American Gardener: A Sampler, edited by Allen Lacy (Amazon link) Article about Queen's Memorial GardenCarol's latest Lost Lady of Garden WritingOur Affiliates (Linking to them to make a purchase earns us a small commission):Botanical InterestsFarmers DefenseEtsyTerritorial SeedsTrue Leaf Market Eden BrosNature Hills Nursery  Book and Amazon links are also affiliate links.Email us anytime at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  For more info on Carol  visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens. For more info on Dee, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.Support the Show.On Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

Dee and Carol talk about marigolds, a new book on growing vegetables and a new book on growing cut flowers, plus fascinating stuff.For more information, check out our Substack newsletter.Links:Flowers:Rediscovering marigolds: John Scheeper's Kitchen Garden Seeds.Carol's Family Handyman article on marigolds.Siam Gold F1, a new AAS winner for 2024Veggies:Simplify Vegetable Gardening, by Tony O'Neill. (Amazon Link)On the Bookshelf:The Cut Flower Handbook, by Lisa Mason Ziegler. (Amazon Link)Dirt: Old Fruits and Vegetables  Rabbit Holes:Ella Porter McKinneyOur Affiliates (Linking to them to make a purchase earns us a small commission):Botanical InterestsFarmers DefenseEtsyTerritorial SeedsTrue Leaf Market Eden BrosNature Hills Nursery  Book and Amazon links are also affiliate links.Email us anytime at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  For more info on Carol  visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens. For more info on Dee, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.Support the showOn Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

In this episode, we'll talk about comprehensive property management software designed to simplify landlords' lives. Join us as Founder and CEO Ryan Barone provides a detailed overview of RentRedi, explaining how it works and why it is the perfect software solution for all your needs. Step right in and discover the benefits!   Topics on Today's Episode The early days of RentRedi  How RentRedi works and the powerful benefits of utilizing it  A look into RentRedi's growth and fund management  The gratification Ryan feels from helping others with his company What does RentRedi's logo imply    Resources/Links mentioned Yardi AppFolio Zillow  Trulia HotPads  Realtor.com Podio The Lean Startup by Eric Ries | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover About Ryan Barone Ryan is CEO and co-founder of RentRedi, an award-winning powerhouse property management software that transforms how landlords and tenants manage their renting experience. While managing a full-time job and college courses, Ryan began building RentRedi, a modern, end-to-end property management software that helps landlords collect rent online, list and market properties, screen tenants, sign and store leases, and manage maintenance requests. Since then, RentRedi has raised over $17M in total funding. The platform has added more than 20,000 actively subscribed landlords who manage 100,000+ units. Ryan has become a sought-after thought leader in the growing prop-tech space, providing valuable cost-saving advice to landlords and tenants alike. He is a frequent guest on podcasts and at industry events and has been featured in many publications, including Forbes, Inman News, Solutions Review, TheStreet, GoBankingRates, and Family Handyman. He is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council. An avid basketball fan, Ryan also enjoys playing music, cooking, and traveling.   .Connect with Ryan Website: RentRedi   Are you ready to experience the cash flow life? Just text “BOOK” to (480) 500-1127 to get a FREE copy of Corey's book, Copy Your Way to Success, and learn how apartment investing can change your life today!   Don't forget to download my Free Workshop Quick Start Video Series, and if you like what you have heard, please leave a review on iTunes.

Dee and Carol talk about smaller perennials for smaller gardens, growing miniature vegetables and more.Check out our Substack newsletter for more info about this week's episode and subscribe to get it directly in your email inbox! Flowers:Monarda ‘Petite Delight'  ‘Tweety' coneflower    ‘Snowcap' Shasta DaisyVegetables:  Baby Bubba Okra from Burpee… On Deck Sweet Corn from BurpeeMasterpiece Peas from BurpeeCarol's Family Handyman article on mini vegetables.On the Bookshelf:   The Color of Roses: A Curated Spectrum of 300 Blooms by Danielle Dall'Armi Hahn (Amazon link)Rabbit holes :Potting Soil Test Oklahoma GardeningAn unnecessary ranking of books by Elizabeth Von Arnim from Stuck in a BookOur Affiliates:Botanical InterestsFarmers DefenseEtsyTerritorial SeedsTrue Leaf Market Eden BrosBook and Amazon links are also affiliate links.Email us anytime at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  For more info on Carol  visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens. For more info on Dee, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.Support the showOn Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

This week we hear from Bonnie Kintzer, CEO of Trusted Media Brands - which includes brands like FailArmy, Family Handyman, and Reader's Digest. She tells us about the opportunities she saw to turn around the company when it was facing bankruptcy in 2013, how the business has weathered some of the storms of the past decade, and why she thinks it's vital to focus on where the audiences are regardless of platform algorithms. She also explains why a 're-start-up' mentality helped TMB get ahead. In the news roundup the team debates why it's so difficult to find common ground on discussions of platforms paying publishers directly, and asks if Google not serving news to Canadian consumers will shift the dial on those arguments. Did you know Elon Musk has a Brummie accent?

This week, Dee and Carol discuss the flower and vegetable seeds they'll be starting indoors, a new book on botany, and other gardening topics.Head over to our Substack newsletter for more information about this week's episode. Be sure and subscribe to get the newsletter directly in your email inbox!Some links:Flowers: All the flower links are in our substack newsletter, link above!Veggies: All the veggie lists are in our substack newsletter, link above! On the Bookshelf:   A Gardener's Guide to Botany by Scott Zona, Phd (Amazon Link)Dirt:    World's Hottest Pepper! Mike Rowe Battles Carolina Reaper Seeds! | Dirty Jobs  A few other links: Seed Savers ExchangeHorticulture Week Podcastcr (from the UK)Carol's Family Handyman article on deciphering tomato seed and plant labelsCraig LeHoullier's website, author of Epic TomatoesThe usual links: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.

This week, Dee and Carol go through the list of "Year of" plants announced by the National Garden Bureau, discuss favorite books of 2022, and provide updates of all sorts.Head over to our Substack newsletter for more information about this week's episode. Be sure and subscribe to get the newsletter directly in your email inbox!Some links (more links on the newsletter!)Flowers: Check out more info on the Year of Plants on the National Garden Bureau website.Carol's article on Family Handyman about celosia'Lavender Cloud' nicotiana from Hudson Valley SeedsVeggies: Carol's article on How to grow broccoli in Family HandymanMidnight Snack cherry tomatoes an All-America Selection back in the heyday of 2017.  On the Bookshelf:   The Chef's Garden by Farmer Lee JonesDirt:  They Fought the Lawn. And the Lawn's Done. - The New York Times.  Rabbit Holes: Mildred Luedy who wrote The Christmas Rose with her husband, Arthur.  The usual links: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.

Dee and Carol talk about orchid houseplants, cold frames, a new book on ground covers, regenerative farming, and more this week. 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: Good info on Phalaenopsis care from University of Maryland Extension: Marianne Willburn's blog post on Garden Rant mentioning fake orchids at Costco. Dee's info on  What Is a Cold Frame Greenhouse? | The Family Handyman and her blog post:  My tropical plants are all tucked into the greenhouse - Red Dirt Ramblings®On the Bookshelf:   The Complete Book of Ground Covers, by Gary Lewis. (Amazon link)Dirt:Article on geomapping old nurseries in Great Britain.Article on Why experts say you shouldn't bag your leaves this fall : NPR and Leave the Leaves: Winter Habitat Protection | Xerces SocietyThe Rabbit Hole: Regenerative Agriculture:  Will Harris, 4th generation Georgia rancher and farmer and Allan Savory Ted TalkThe usual links: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.

Dee and Carol discuss soft stem cuttings, growing sprouts, growing big pumpkins 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: Clonex rooting gel on AmazonHow to prevent fungus gnats (Family Handyman article)Two great organizations:GardenComm InternationalAmerican Horticultural SocietyBotanical Interests has a nice article about sprouting seedsBI also has a nice assortment of seeds for sprouts and they sell a seed sprouter kit. (all affiliate links)Field Guide to Outside Style: Design & Plant Your Perfect Outdoor Space, by Ryan McEnaney. (Amazon Link) Dirt for Halloween: Weird spider info And pumpkins!!How to grow giant pumpkinsThe Science Behind the Aroma of Fall on PBSAnd what's the record for a giant pumpkin? (2,554 pounds)Rabbit Holes:Stanley Tucci's Searching for Italy  on Discovery PlusListen to forest sounds around the worldFor Halloween… Haunted Forest Sounds with Ghostly Murmurs Affiliate link to Botanical Interest Seeds. (If you buy something from them after using this link, we earn a small commission at no cost to you. This helps us continue to bring this podcast to you ad-free!)  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.Don't forget to sign up for our newsletters, via our websites!On Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

In 2014, Bonnie Kintzer was named CEO of Readers Digest Association, becoming its fourth CEO in three years as it emerged months earlier from its second bankruptcy. After renaming the company Trusted Media Brands, recently shortened to TMB, Bonnie set out to decisively shift the company to a digital model while diversifying its focus to include its other lifestyle brands, such as Taste of Home and the Family Handyman. TMB added Jukin Media, bringing its streaming and video capabilities as well as brands like FailArmy and The Pet Collective. “I had multiple steps that I shared with the entire company. Did we have the right people? Did we have the right culture? Did we have the right assets? Were there assets that we should bring into the company? What did we need to stop doing? Because I think when you're doing a turnaround, you have to really have an incredible amount of focus.” Here's Bonnie's three principles for a turnaround: Enjoy the process. Turnarounds can be grinding affairs, filled with their fair share of downs along with the ups. “You have to be a certain kind of person to like turnarounds, and you have to surround yourself with those kinds of people,” Bonnie said.” Be decisive. Tough decisions are inevitable. Putting them off isn't going to make them any easier. Over-communicate. Change is hard and understandably unsettles people. “When I first got back, people didn't believe that we could do it,” she said. “It was about constant communication and proof points that all of a sudden people [believe] we can do it.” The Rebooting Show is produced by Jay Sparks at Pod Help Us.

It's Matt's birthday today!  Join Rob as he takes a trip down memory lane and reflects back on all the work that Matt has done here on the farm and homestead.  We've come a long way to get where we are...and often times, it feels like we're only getting started.  It is with great joy and pride that I share today's episode with you where I celebrate my brother on his birthday.  ~ Connect with All Around Growth on social media!  Check out our other social medias:  Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth  Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/allaroundgrowth Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/allaroundgrowthMeWe Group - https://mewe.com/join/theallaroundgrowthcommunity  Twitter - https://twitter.com/allaroundgrowth Flote - https://flote.app/allaroundgrowth  ~ Follow this link to ALL EPISODES   ~ How To Leave a Rating & Review in Apple Podcast AppThis really *does* affect the algorithm......as of recording in September 2022 - I would invite you to do this!The podcast game is changing - help us with a rating and review!~ Have a Question or any feedback for Rob?Send me an email at allaroundgrowth@gmail.com~Discussion Links:Ep. 109 - Building a Commercial Kitchen – Part 1Ep. 117 - Building a Commercial Kitchen - Part 2Royal Fare Farm - Home | FacebookWe are a small family farm, raising holistically grown animals and produce. Royal Fare Farm (@royalfarefarm) • Instagram photos and ...Follow. Royal Fare Farm. Entrepreneur. Family farm. In the business of growing plants, building soil and nourishing life.**Be sure to support them by liking ❤️ their photos!!**https://www.instagram.com/p/CiujFmYOlnc/Farmstead Meatsmith | Butchery, Education & MembershipFarmstead Meatsmith is the only abattoir, butchery and educational operation of our kind in the country. We have classes out of harvesting events.Hand Hewn Farm: HomeTogether with our children we are turning our lives toward the land. We utilize farming practices that build soil, capture water, store carbon, and harness solar energy in order to produce the highest quality products for our customers while revitalizing the land and the people who live here.York Meadow Farm - Online Store is OPEN! Hand-crafted probiotic-rich fermented foods and natural bath and body products. Delivered to you.

Second of three episodes this week for the program all about TV. Our guests: Lorena Ruiz, executive producer of Afternoon Focus, the new daiiy half-hour launching this week on Scripps-owned TV stations across the country, and Cameron Saless, Trusted Media Brands chief business officer, whose company launched new smart TV product-distributed service At Home With Family Handyman earlier this month. Plus an expanded commentary on the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, which had all-time record low viewership this past Monday night.

Dee and Carol talk about silver plants, cucumbers vs. melons vs. squash, regenerative farming, and more on this week's episode.First link:  Our substack newsletter where you'll find more extensive notes and hopefully a fun read! Subscribe to get it in your email inbox weekly!The rest of the links:Dusty Miller,  Senecio cineraria ' Silverdust'.  And there is also Angel Wings SenecioDee's blog post about dusty miller (so sweet!)Carol's Family Handyman article about growing squash.American Gourd Society - headquarters in Indiana!  On the Bookshelf:  Farming on the wild side : the evolution of a regenerative organic farm and nursery by Nancy J and John P. Hayden (Amazon link) Rare oak found in Texas: Researchers Discover Oak Tree Thought to Be Extinct | Quercus tardifolia | The Morton Arboretum   (with a h/t to Dr. Jared Barnes)Other stuff we mentioned:Addams Family TV show on Prime VideoDee's blog post - 'Tour Gardens are Pageant Girls'Carol's Family Handyman article on watering plantsLego Orchid - Carol's new Lego kit.Dee's blog post about the daylily conventionCarol's blog post with more Agatha Christie garden-y quotesThat shepherd guy that Dee mentioned is James Rebanks, author of Pastoral Song (Amazon Link)Carol's latest jigsaw puzzle, Country Diary: Spring plus the YouTube video of the jigsaw puzzle competition!Affiliate link to Botanical Interest Seeds. (If you buy something from them after using this link, we earn a small commission at no cost to you. This helps us continue to bring this podcast to you ad-free!)  Book links are also affiliate links.Email us 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.Don't forget to sign up for our newsletters, via our websites!

This week, Carol and Dee talk about hydrangeas, cilantro, regenerative agriculture, and more.Links!Our substack newsletter -- subscribe for more detailed show notes and occasionally a chance to listen to the episode before it is officially published.  Hydrangea links:Invincibelle® Ruby - Hydrangea arborescens  Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea  Hydrangea Comparison Charts | Proven WinnersHydrangeas for Oklahoma's finicky climate - Red Dirt Ramblings®Four seasons of beauty: 'Annabelle' - Red Dirt Ramblings®Carol's Family Handyman article on growing CilantroOn the Bookshelf:   A Year Full of Flowers by Sarah Raven  (Amazon Link)Farmer Lee Jones video The Pollinators documentary on Amazon PrimeDee's post on Japanese beetles.Jigsaw puzzle: A Year of the Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady. Stickers that look like pressed violets! They really do look like pressed flowers!Shall we wrap this up with Dee's post on Japanese beetles? Affiliate link to Botanical Interest Seeds. (If you buy something from them after using this link, we earn a small commission at no cost to you. This helps us continue to bring this podcast to you ad-free!)  Book links are also affiliate links.Email us 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.Don't forget to sign up for our newsletters, via our websites!Dee is appearing in person at the Tulsa Herb Society's meetings on July 18 and 19. More details on their Facebook page.

Carol and Dee talk about moss roses, carrots, and more on this week's episode.Check out our new substack newsletter for the complete show notes.  Carol's lettuce post.Dee's article on growing carrots on Family Handyman website.On the Bookshelf: The New Southern Garden Cookbook, by Sheri Castle (Amazon link)  “Enjoying the best from homegrown gardens, farmers' markets, roadside stands, and CSA farm boxes.”Another Lost Lady of Garden Writing: Frances Edge McIlVaine.Old-fashioned baked beans recipe.Other books mentioned:The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World's Favorite Insect, by Wendy Williams (Amazon link).The Chef's Garden by Farmer Lee Jones (also Amazon link).Aunt Dimity cozy mystery books.A few new shows to watch when it's hot outside:  The Garden Chronicles on the Magnolia Network.This Beautiful Fantastic on Amazon Prime, suggested by Kathy from Cold Climate Gardening. Affiliate link to Botanical Interest Seeds. (If you buy something from them after using this link, we earn a small commission at no cost to you. This helps us continue to bring this podcast to you ad-free!)  Book links are also affiliate links.Email us 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.Don't forget to sign up for our newsletters, via our websites!

Dee and Carol talk about milkweed and growing other natives for butterflies, why we don't / won't grow goji berries, and more topics related to butterflies.Big News:  We've started publishing more extensive show notes on Substack.  If you'd like to subscribe, go to The Gardenangelists page there and hit subscribe! Currently, all content is free to all subscribers!Links!On the bookshelf:The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World's Favorite Insect, by Wendy Williams (and Amazon link) Article about Eastern Monarchs population increasingThe Maria Sibylla Merian Society The Society will educate the public about Maria Sibylla Merian and encourage investigations related to her life and work. Also, Merianin.de is devoted to her work and life. Dee's newsletter about Color me blue.Family Handyman for gardening info, some of which has been written by Dee and Carol.Affiliate link to Botanical Interest Seeds. (If you buy something from them after using this link, we earn a small commission at no cost to you. This helps us continue to bring this podcast to you ad-free!)  Book links are also affiliate links.Email us 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.Don't forget to sign up for our newsletters, via our websites!

Dee and Carol talk about Spigelia, blackberries, a new book, Grow Now, by Emily Murphy, another Lost Lady of Garden Writing and more on this week's podcast episode.Today's bird song is from Dee's garden!Links:Wild Geese Bookshop, where Carol will be on the porch answering gardening questions on May 21st from 1:00 - 2:00 pmDee's Korean hand hoe  (and Amazon affiliate link)Indian Pink Spigelia marilandicaGregg's Mistflower Eupatorium greggii“Raspberries and blackberries both produce a fruit made up of many individual sections, or drupelets.” Oregon State University. Good info from Oklahoma State Extension that applies to almost everywhere.On the Bookshelf: Grow Now by Emily Murphy. Go Beyond Organic,  Rewild Your Land, Sequester Carbon, Support Biodiversity.  From TimberPress. Her Instagram feed. The quiz we took is in her book.  (Amazon link)Carol's articles on lilacs on Family Handyman:   This one,  and this other one.Dee's articles on containers from Oklahoma Living, May 2021Affiliate link to Botanical Interest Seeds. (If you buy something from them after using this link, we earn a small commission at no cost to you. This helps us continue to bring this podcast to you ad-free!)  Book links are also affiliate links.Email us 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.Don't forget to sign up for our newsletters, via our websites!   

Kasia was published again in the Family Handyman and was featured in an article, "10 Things That Make Your House feel Smaller (and how to fix it)" which you can find here https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/things-that-make-your-home-look-smaller/ But today she talks about the 5 things that she submitted for the article that will help you make your home feel bigger if you make these changes. She is also working on a checklist for those of you moving into a new home about "5 things to unpack first in your new home". After moving 7 times in 16 years, she knows what items she needs access to right away and is willing to share those with you soon.

Dee and Carol talk about hyacinths, green beans (again), fungus gnats, #realhouseplants, and other fun gardening topics!Some helpful links:Dee's recent blog post and newsletter. Carol's most recent blog post.Helleborus, the pink one is actually Cinnamon Snow!From National Garden Bureau its the Year of the Hyacinth  and the Year of the Garden Bean! On the Bookshelf:Complete Container Herb Gardening: Design and Grow Beautiful, Bountiful Herb-Filled Pots, by Sue Goetz.Plus... Sue's previous booksA Taste for Herbs: A guide to seasonings, mixes and blends from the herb lover's garden, by Sue Goetz.The Herb Lover's Spa Book: Create a Luxury Spa Experience at Home with Fragrant Herbs from Your Garden, by Sue Goetz..Dirt:Good article in Family Handyman about reusing potting soilAs always...Email us 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.Affiliate links to purchase any of our books:The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee NashPotted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelHomegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelSeeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelCreatures and Critters: Who's in Your Garden, by Carol J. MichelThe Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel

When you stand at the street and look at your home, do you have a sightline to the area where you want to build the fence or place the hedge?  What are your "WHY's" when considering fencing and have you thought about your taste first?  Have you considered a horizontal fence?  A green fence?  A modern fence?  A varied height fence with corten steel panels?With so many options to choose from, it's easy to get overwhelmed. This episode dives into both natural and hardscape fencing along with questions to ask yourself about the aesthetics of your yard and the functionality of it for the long haul.If you live in the Portland, Oregon area and you’d like to hire me as your Realtor, reach out to me at Kristina@spaceandreason.com.  The finest compliment I could ever receive is the confidence of your referral. **Don't forget to leave a review. It lets others know this is a podcast worth listening to. THANKS in advance!Have an Amazon Echo? Say “Alexa, Play the Home Space and Reason podcast by Apple.”  Join the ALL POSITIVE Home Space and Reason community:~ Join the private Facebook group for conversations & sharing about your home space and reason.  All the product links and photos you hear about within the podcast live here. ~ Follow me on Instagram ~ Follow me on Facebook~ Follow me on Pinterest~ Follow me on Twitter ~ My Home Coaching & Realtor Website www.SpaceAndReason.com Sources & Reference———————————————-My Pinterest Board called Fencing and Gates.Cable bullet wire kit for fences.The Family Handyman outlines how to build a privacy fence.You may want to refer to The Portland Plant List comprised of two lists and supporting information: the Native Plants List and the Nuisance Plants List. Both plant lists are integral to the City of Portland’s natural resource protection program and invasive species management strategy.  You can find the Tree and Landscaping manual for Portland here.Veradek Privacy Screens; Modern and Beautiful. Fence Ideas and InspirationLegal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties

Rob and Dan talk about buying their houses and maintaining their house using 13 steps from the Family Handyman. This article has experienced DIYers share their tips about what to do—or not do—after moving in... we of course, give you our take on it. 13 Great Tips for New Homeowners and First-Time Home Buyers https://www.familyhandyman.com/smart-homeowner/new-homeowners-tips/

Villa Cappelli! Steven Crutchfield grew up in Kenedy, Texas, a small town with a population of 3,763. Being a bit of nerd, I graduated the top of my class and moved to Austin, Texas to attend the University of Texas where my first class was bigger than my entire high school and my dorm was bigger than my entire hometown. Eventually, graduating with a degree in both English and Advertising, I headed to the even bigger city of New York to make a go of it as a copywriter. I worked at various agencies along the way, including Grey, Bozell, Gotham and McCann-Erickson. Eventually, I left the agency word and worked in the magazine word, most notably at Every Day with Rachael Ray, Family Handyman and Taste of Home. Oh, and somewhere along the way I met Paul and began this crazy adventure with him. Just like Paul, I left the corporate world in 2012 to focus on the Villa Cappelli brand. After years in the Italian travel, hospitality and food business, we are excited to share our learning and lives with you. Villa Cappelli Vroom Vroom in Kenedy Texas Steven and I chat about our shared small town childhoods, which are mostly a blur at this point. Villia Cappelli Veer to College Days We chat about the shock and awe of moving from a small town to a much bigger world at UT He tells a story of being totally overwhelmed during his college orientation. Villa Cappelli Vroom Vroom in College A story about how he was a biology major for about 15 minutes, but ended up living in the "science" dorm. Veer to New York Great story about a trip during college when he was a Junior with a bunch friends who were seniors. New York planted a seed... Vroom Vroom in New York Beating the street to get his first agency work Getting burnt out working long hours 12+ hour days Finally getting a job he loves...and losing it...and then there was that Villa in Italy Villa Cappelli Veer to Italy His boyfriend Paul bought a ruin of a villa in Italy When Steven lost his last job, they decided to make the Villa into their Brand. Vroom Vroom in Villa Cappelli Villa Cappelli is a place to stay, and products such as olive oil Steven comes full circle back to his small town roots Villa Cappelli Links The Pitch Season 1 Episodes 2 and 5 on iTunes Love what you eat - Villa Cappellia Web Site If you like this podcast please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review. iTunes Stitcher

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In this special holiday episode, Mike and Jeremy are joined by guest host Mike Berner, Associate Editor at Family Handyman magazine. They answer letters from Family Handyman readers and shoot the breeze on everything from hiring contractors, to resale renovations, to ... who's Mike Berner's favorite host. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/house-calls-podcast/support

When Bonnie Kintzer became president and CEO of Trusted Media Brands in 2014, it was still called the Reader’s Digest Association. Job number one became bolstering the brand, reviving it financially after a series of bad investments and changing just about everything in the way it operates — starting with the name. In addition to Reader’s Digest, the company also publishes Taste of Home, Family Handyman and a number of other titles. Kintzer joins the Ad Lib podcast to explain how Reader’s Digest, against all odds, has not only survived. but is thriving. A third of its 12 million monthly readers are millennials she says. She shares the strategy and tactics behind bringing Trusted Media Brands back from two bankruptcies, and the company’s digital play across all of its titles. 

How can you remove old paint from door hardware without using chemical strippers…today’s show has the answer.   Plus we discuss cement board installation and whether you should opt for hardwood or laminate?   Here’s the link to the Family Handyman article on how to remove old paint without strippers   http://www.familyhandyman.com/doors/how-to-remove-paint-from-hardware   Have a home improvement question?   Join our Home Repair Tutor Private Facebook group   https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/     Wanna tackle a DIY bathroom Remodel?   Learn what everybody ought to know about bathroom remodeling with our FREE video series   http://www.homerepairtutor.com/free-bathroom-video-series   or   sign up via text message…text BATHROOM to 33444   If you have a home improvement question I’d be happy to answer it on the show. Send your question to me at jeff@homerepairtutor.com

Welcome to another exciting show!  Before I introduce today’s guest, I want to tell you about one more opportunity to watch a replay of my webinar from last Wednesday.  You can visit the website and watch it before Tuesday, August 4, at 9 am Eastern.  Because of the terrific feedback from last week’s webinar, I will do another one this Wednesday, August 5, at 8 pm Eastern.  We will talk about foods to heal your body, help you lose weight, and improve energy and mental focus.  We will discuss tips for saving money while eating healthy and how to save time in cooking.  We’ll cover how to modify the program based on your symptoms, and I’ll tell you the Seven Foods to Avoid.  I’ll also be taking some listener questions.  If you want to sign up, just text “perfect” to 33444 and follow the directions or register at www.dranh.com/webinar.  I hope to see you there! Now, let’s meet our guest, Steven Crutchfield.  Steven is from Villa Cappelli in Italy.  Villa Cappelli is a company (and a villa estate!) that focuses on authentic Italian foods, olive oil, conserve, and travel.  Steven grew up in Kennedy, Texas, and then attended the University of Texas.  After graduation, he moved to NY and worked for magazines as a copywriter.  Most notable among his jobs were Everyday with Rachel Ray, Taste of Home, and Family Handyman.  In 2012, Steven left the corporate world behind and moved to Italy with his partner, Paul.  Paul has roots and family in Italy, so they began their adventure that has blossomed into Villa Cappelli. In our discussion Steven discusses the following: How they ended up owning and restoring an Italian villa dating back centuries How the 10-bedroom villa is used today How Steven has added “farmer” to his resume Steven’s love affair with herbs and how he cooks with them The basics of owning and maintaining an olive grove The basics of harvesting olives and producing top quality EVOO The three basic characteristics of good EVOO The truth of Tom Mueller’s book, Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Why the EVOO in your kitchen is probably NOT the real thing! Factors that determine certification and authenticity in the world of EVOO Why EVOO is good for your health Specifics of cooking/frying with EVOO How to properly store EVOO How Steven made two changes to his diet that resulted in losing 35 lbs., more energy, and better overall health How Steven uses EVOO to prepare some of his favorite Italian recipes (he shares them, too!) Is it an interesting discussion?  You bet!  You won’t want to miss Steven’s insights into all things olive oil and Italian!  Join us! Links and Resources: Title: Fake Olive Oils and the Corruption in the EVOO Industry  Extra Virginity: http://amzn.to/1hbVXxm   (Link to Tom Mueller’s book) http://villacappelli.com/    (Steven’s website for Villa Cappelli products, podcast, travel opportunities, and photos.  Use promo code FAMS at checkout for 10% off your order, a discount for Dr. Anh listeners that will last forever!) Now it’s your turn!   WHAT changes have you made in your diet?  HOW have those changes affected your health?  WHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle?  WHO do you want to hear from?   Let me know in the comments below and I will try my best to get them on the show!  I want to answer your burning questions and for YOU to add your thoughts to the conversation.  So go ahead and leave a comment now.     And if you want even more resources to heal yourself naturally, make sure you sign up for my email updates, because I share some insights in my email updates that I don’t share anywhere else.   Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you! BECOME A FOOD AS MEDICINE VIP FOR FREE.  ENTER YOUR EMAIL BELOW AND RECEIVE: My free gift, “The Clean Eating Rules.” It’s my #1 guide for how to eat to lose weight, improve your biometrics, and get more energy. Summary of Pearls shared on the show Occasional Love Letters from Dr. Anh, where I share my favorite recipes and products, upcoming events, new information I’ve learned, and other goodies ☺                  

Villa Capplli!  Steven Crutchfield grew up in Kenedy, Texas, a small town with a population of 3,763. Being a bit of nerd, I graduated the top of my class and moved to Austin, Texas to attend the University of Texas where my first class was bigger than my entire high school and my dorm was bigger than my entire hometown. Eventually, graduating with a degree in both English and Advertising, I headed to the even bigger city of New York to make a go of it as a copywriter. I worked at various agencies along the way, including Grey, Bozell, Gotham and McCann-Erickson. Eventually, I left the agency word and worked in the magazine word, most notably at Every Day with Rachael Ray, Family Handyman and Taste of Home. Oh, and somewhere along the way I met Paul and began this crazy adventure with him. Just like Paul, I left the corporate world in 2012 to focus on the Villa Cappelli brand. After years in the Italian travel, hospitality and food business, we are excited to share our learning and lives with you. Villa Cappelli Vroom Vroom in Kenedy Texas Steven and I chat about our shared small town childhoods, which are mostly a blur at this point. Villia Cappelli Veer to College Days We chat about the shock and awe of moving from a small town to a much bigger world at UT He tells a story of being totally overwhelmed during his college orientation. Villa Cappelli Vroom Vroom in College A story about how he was a biology major for about 15 minutes, but ended up living in the "science" dorm. Veer to New York Great story about a trip during college when he was a Junior with a bunch friends who were seniors. New York planted a seed... Vroom Vroom in New York Beating the street to get his first agency work Getting burnt out working long hours 12+ hour days Finally getting a job he loves...and losing it...and then there was that Villa in Italy Villa Cappelli Veer to Italy His boyfriend Paul bought a ruin of a villa in Italy When Steven lost his last job, they decided to make the Villa into their Brand. Vroom Vroom in Villa Cappelli Villa Cappelli is a place to stay, and products such as olive oil Steven comes full circle back to his small town roots Villa Cappelli Links The Pitch Season 1 Episodes 2 and 5 on iTunes Love what you eat - Villa Cappellia Web Site   If you like this podcast please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review. iTunes Stitcher