Podcasts about Forsythia

After the driest spring in over 60 years, our gardens have been amazing these past months. In this edition of DIG IT, Peter Brown and Chris Day guide us through the month of June looking at the events, topical gardening news and tasks to keep our gardens colourful and productive.What's onSaturday 7th June Royal Windsor Flower Show, Windsor Great Park, Windsor. 7th - 8th June London Open Gardens, Multiple locations, London.12 - 15th June BBC Gardeners' World Live, NEC, Birmingham.20 - 22nd June Blenheim Palace Flower Show, Blenheim, Oxfordshire.NewsThe two men who felled a tree at Sycamore Gap convicted of criminal damage.Eden Project Morecambe set to open in 2028.Good news for UK horticulture as most routine border checks on plant shipments to and from the EU will be dropped in new trade deal.Alan Titchmarsh becomes President of the National Garden Scheme as Dame Mary Berry steps down after 10 years in the role.National Garden Scheme charity funds over 100 gardens.Anne-Marie Powell's 2025 award-winning Octavia Hill Chelsea Garden finds a permanent home at Bridgemere Show Gardens in Nantwich, Cheshire.CHELSEA NEWS HEADLINESMonty Don's RHS / BBC RADIO 2 Dog Garden got tails wagging at show.Taylors Bulbs make it 32 Gold medals at Chelsea.Cosmos King and friend of the podcast Jonathan Sheppard collects Gold for his National Collection of Cosmos display.Frank P Matthews awarded Silver Guilt for Malus and trained fruit display.Cha No Niwa, Japanese Tea Garden collects top awards including the People's Award for best show garden.In the Malvern Houseplant Studio category, a gold was awarded to Babylon Beats by James Whiting of Plants by There and The Little Botanical reimagines the Hanging Gardens of Babylon through a 1980s lens.Winner of the RHS Plant of the Year 2025 goes to Philadelphus Petit Perfume Pink.The King's Rose is officially unveiled with proceeds going to The King's Foundation.The National Trust creates its first ornamental forest garden at the Shugborough Estate in Staffordshire.Communities to gather in the Great Big Green Week to help beat climate change.Tribute garden to late Queen Elizabeth II takes shape at London's Regent's Park.Can you help passionate Cornish Peony gardener – Caroline Stone - and her quest to find rare types of Paeonia lactifolora, bred since the 1800s by Kelway's Nursery in Langport, Somerset? If you think you can help Caroline, contact her at www.glebegarden.co.uk DIG IT Top 5 Summer bedders in pots: 5th Dahlietta, 4th Osteospermums, 3rd Ivy Leaf Pelargoniums, 2nd Regal Pelargoniums and at the No1 spot Zonal Pelargoniums.Plants mentioned: Runner beans, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Lettuce. Forsythia, Philadelphus, Weigela, Deciduous Viburnum, Delphiniums, Lupins, Monstera, Roses, Tulips, Seasonal bedding plants, Paeonies, Petunias, and Speedplanters. Sow now Foxgloves, Poppies, Wallflowers, Sweet William, and Forget Me Nots. Encourage pollinators into the garden by planting Lavender, Aster, Coneflowers Cosmos, and Sunflowers.Products mentioned: Dutch hoe, Westland All Purpose Boost Plant Feed, Tomorite, Evergreen 4-in-1 Complete Lawn Feed, Greenhouse shading, Poppyforge plant supports, garden canes, Hozelock multi-gun, Hydrangea Colourant, houseplant compost, and pots for houseplant re-potting.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textDee and Carol talk about forsythia shrubs, ferns, fennel, fava beans and a lovely new book.For more info and links, check out our weekly newsletter.Links:The stand up dandelion weeder from Groot Pow Little Dibby for seed prickingFennel seeds from BurpeeFava beans from TrueLeaf Market  On the bookshelf: The Generosity of Plants: Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers gathered by Rosemary Gladstar (Amazon link)Dirt:  Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks--a Cool History of a Hot Commodity by Amy Brady (Amazon link)Rabbit holes: Feathered Friends Cordial Cherry ajugaThe Allure of Immortality: An American Cult, a Florida Swamp, and a Renegade Prophet by Lyn Millner. Our 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  Our newsletter is on SubstackFor 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.Watch this episode on Support the showOn Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

Have you ever wondered how gardeners knew when to plant before weather apps, frost charts, or ChatGPT? Today we're talking phenology—the art (and science) of reading nature's cues to time your planting.

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    Guest host: Dave Mecham    8:05  Plant of the week: Forsythia  8:20  Is it safe to use new pressure-treated 2x6’s for grow box sides? Should I hire a professional to treat borer holes and, if so, how do I find someone who’s good? If I already have borer issues on my Purple Autumn Ash tree, how do I know when to cut my losses and plant a new tree? Is Isoxaben better than Prodiamine? Can I plant new shrubs in the same holes where my old shrubs were? When is it safe to put my forsythia in the ground?  8:35  If I use mulch to prevent weeds, will it also prevent the perennials from coming up? How low can I cut my forsythia? Is four the right number of times to fertilize in a season?  8:50  Is there a spray I can use that will kill the pasture grass but keep my raspberry plants alive? Is my peach tree too tall for branching out? How do I get rid of squirrels? 

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    Here’s what we covered this week:  Guest host: Dave Mecham  Plant of the week: Forsythia  9 o’clock feature: How to Control Pocket Gophers  10 o’clock feature: Short Season Vegetables  And more of your questions and concerns! 

durée : 00:01:49 - Le forsythia ne se taille pas actuellement ! Sinon, nous n'aurons pas de belles floraisons... - Emmanuelle demande si elle peut tailler son forsythia maintenant. Jean-Paul explique que la taille doit intervenir après la floraison, lorsque les fleurs commencent à se faner. Il conseille également sur les variétés rampantes de forsythia pour les petits jardins ou balcons.

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, covers the March companion plants and takes a look at the Fanciful Forsythia. Learn about this plant, Mountain Heath, Redbud, and more in this informative episode.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/

Mary Stone discusses the how-tos of encouraging early indoor spring blooms that go beyond her go-to of Forsythia. She shares a story by her friend Vicki Johnson, a garden writer and photographer, who colorfully describes an assortment of Spring Flowering Woody Plants to enjoy. The episode concludes by suggesting we grow hope by spreading kindness and love amidst the feelings of uncertainty in our world. Related Posts and Podcasts you'll enjoy:Encouraging Indoor Spring Blooms of Hope – Blog Post to Come Ep 53. Shaping Up With ForsythiaForsythia Hedge at Hospice- Blog Post8888I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories and your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com.You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone.Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast PageThank you for sharing the Garden of Life,Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer                                        AskMaryStone.comMore about the Podcast and Column: Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries. It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from mother nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about. Thanks for tuning in, Mary Stone Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.comDirect Link to Podcast Page

After a chilly January in the UK, the days are starting to lengthen and there's signs of life as bulbs are pushing through the soil. DIG IT's Peter Brown and Chris Day discuss news, events and gardening tasks for the gardening month ahead.What's onSaturday 1st February Buckingham Garden Centre's Grow & Grow Day, 10am-4pm. Saturday 1st February to Sunday 2nd March: Peruvian Orchid Spectacular at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London. The Plant Fair Roadshows are back in full swing with the first event of the year on Sunday 2nd February at Hole Park, Rolvenden, Kent, on Sunday 2nd February.Running until 13th April: Soil - The World at Our Feet Exhibition at the Embankment Galleries, South Wing, Somerset House in London.Saturday 15th February – Sunday 23rd February: Exhibited during Eco-Week at Hever Castle & Gardens, Earth Photo will be featuring work by some of the best photographers from around the world.Thursday 20th February: Monty Don in conversation with Sophie Raworth online or in person at the Royal Geographical Society in Kensington, London, SW7 2AR. 7pm. 20th - 22nd February: Shepton Snowdrop Festival, Somerset. Free event.Discover snowdrops across the UK. NewsBritain's oldest RHS Garden is calling for compensation from the Government as it faces a ‘catastrophic' £11m loss - thanks to roadworks.Home to 100-year-old specimens, the 60-acre Coton Orchard, the largest traditional orchard in Cambridgeshire and 8th largest in the country is at risk of becoming a new bus lane. Two plant collections - Amelanchier and Witch hazel National collections have been accredited at National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.Monty Don's new British Gardens series airs on the BBC.Sarah Dyke MP's Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill has been pushed back to a later date. Kew Gardens and partner scientists have identified more than 170 new species in 2024New Year's Honours for garden industry figures including Gill Hodgson founder of Flowers From the Farm and Alan Titchmarsh, CBEScotland consults on its peat-free future.Latest Thompson & Morgan survey suggests garden expenditure is set to increase in 2025.More crystal ball gazing from the RHS with its gardening predictions.Eden Project appoints 'horticultural showman' Peter Jones.Kew build two advanced glasshouses to help in major restoration projects.David Domoney becomes new brand ambassador for Keder Greenhouses.Guiness World Records searches for world's oldest glasshouse.Forest England biodiversity study reveals DNA secrets.Butterflies heading north says NatureScot.RSPB suspends sale of flat bird feeders.Suttons given the Royal Warrant of Approval.Plants mentioned: Broad bean The Sutton, New Fothergill's Oh Sow Simple range, Seed Potatoes, Pea Meteor, Sweet Peas, Carnivorous plants (Venus flytraps), Carrot Amsterdam Forcing, Asparagus crowns, root-wrapped roses, celebration roses, strawberry runners and raspberry canes can be established now, Lilies, Dahlias, Begonia corms and Hosta. Hardwood cuttings Buddleja, Dogwoods, Forsythia, Philadelphus (Mock Orange), Roses and Salix (Willows).Products mentioned: Westland New Horizon Compost, Melcourt SylvaGrow Composts, horticultural fleece, Haxnicks jackets, raised beds and water butts. Dig It Top 5: Our Top selling Fothergills flower seeds of last year. No5 ‘RHS Flowers for Insects Mix', No4 Sunflower ‘Giant Single', No3 Sweet Pea ‘Old Spice Mixed', 2nd place Poppy ‘Victoria Cross' and at No1 ‘RHS Flowers for Wildlife Bright Mix'.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supply the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2375: Shelby Forsythia highlights common missteps parents make when talking to children about death. From using confusing euphemisms to avoiding the topic entirely, these mistakes hinder kids' understanding of death. Forsythia encourages honest, age-appropriate conversations that help children process loss and grief in healthy ways. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@shelbyforsythia/four-big-mistakes-parents-make-when-they-talk-about-death-533e619a5eb1 Quotes to ponder: "Children take things very literally! They are not able to process euphemisms like adults and as a result take words about death seriously." "All relationships are unique and different, and no matter what kind of support system they have in place, children still need to grieve the person or pet who died." "Kids are far more impacted by the absence of truth than by the truth itself." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An entertaining exchange about the possible Causes of an Abundance of Acorns Dropping Early leads to Lessons in Letting Go.Nearby Oak trees were defoliated by Spongy Moths, formerly called Gypsy Moths, and could be the cause. We chat about the origin of Spongy Moths and the reasons for the name change.  Thank you for tuning in.Related Stories & Helpful Links:Early Acorn Drop – Lessons of Letting Go – Blog Post Native Plants, especially Oaks, are Essential -Blog Post Ep 35. Leaf Therapy, Essential OaksNPR's article Insect Experts Will Change The Name Of The 'Gypsy Moth' and 'Gypsy Ant' (July 2021)Ep 96. Mending Fences with Forsythia – the saga of Susan's neighbor mentioned in the intro.     8888I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories and your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone.Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life,Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer                                        AskMaryStone.comMore about the Podcast and Column: Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries. It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from mother nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about. Thanks for tuning in, Mary Stone Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.comDirect Link to Podcast Page

A new invasive species called Hammerhead Worms has arrived in Ontario. Be aware of flat-headed worms - do not touch with bare hands, squash them to kill and report via iNaturalist.ca or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Take pictures first to confirm sighting. Meanwhile, pruning Forsythia, planting Dahlias, moving Hydrangea and Holy/Thai basil seed germination are all discussed this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Besides early blooming spring bulbs, Forsythia are one of the earliest indications that spring is approaching! With its golden, yellow flowers lining it's stems, you can't miss it! Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Pinterest. Please rate or review this podcast and share Houseplant Homebody with your friends! Odds are, if you like this podcast others will too! If you want EVEN MORE of Houseplant Homebody, become a Supporter, sign up for the quarterly newsletter or reach out with a question, request or just say hi! I love hearing from each of you! Thank you SO much for listening!

In this episode, I discuss some excellent wild edible and medicinal plants... some of my favorites!  It is time to celebrate spring, get outside and experience nature.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--4697544/supportRead about The Spring Foraging Cookbook: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-spring-foraging-cookbook.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRP63R54New today in my Woodcraft shop:https://judsoncarrollwoodcraft.substack.com/Medicinal Weeds and Grasses of the American Southeast, an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/medicinal-weeds-and-grasses-of-american.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47LHTTHandConfirmation, an Autobiography of Faithhttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/confirmation-autobiography-of-faith.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47Q1JNKVisit my Substack and sign up for my free newsletter:https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/Read about my new other books:Medicinal Ferns and Fern Allies, an Herbalist's Guide https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/11/medicinal-ferns-and-fern-allies.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMSZSJPSThe Omnivore's Guide to Home Cooking for Preppers, Homesteaders, Permaculture People and Everyone Else: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-omnivores-guide-to-home-cooking-for.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGKX37Q2Medicinal Shrubs and Woody Vines of The American Southeast an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/06/medicinal-shrubs-and-woody-vines-of.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2T4Y5L6andGrowing Your Survival Herb Garden for Preppers, Homesteaders and Everyone Elsehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/04/growing-your-survival-herb-garden-for.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X4LYV9RThe Encyclopedia of Medicinal Bitter Herbs: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-encyclopedia-of-bitter-medicina.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5MYJ35RandChristian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-herbal-medicine-history-and.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09P7RNCTBHerbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.htmlAlso available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HMWXL25Podcast:  https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbsBlog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/Free Video Lessons: https://rumble.com/c/c-618325 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--4697544/support.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2100: Shelby Forsythia delves into the profound pain of unmet expectations in relationships in "When People Aren't Who We Need Them To Be," emphasizing the importance of grieving for what our relationships are not. Forsythia provides a compassionate guide to accepting loved ones as they are, while also navigating our own desires for change and improvement in those relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@shelbyforsythia/when-people-arent-who-we-need-them-to-be-5c878a444774 Quotes to ponder: "When you love someone, you have to love them for who they are, not who you want them to be." "Grieving is not just for death; it's also for the living relationships that don't meet our expectations." "We must grieve the 'ideal' versions of our loved ones to truly accept them and move forward." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener discusses March's companion plants and the fanciful forsythia. Forsythia brings a bright pop of yellow to your garden and it plays well with the other gorgeous plants featured this month. So what other plants are being featured in March? Listen in to find out.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/

Delicious City is back with a *sweet* new episode. We welcome Ryan Fitzgerald of 1-900-ICE-CREAM. His small-batch ice cream combos will satisfy your sweet tooth, and his flavor names are some of the most creative. We put him to the test to name our own fictional flavors. Vote for your favorite on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast - Ryan tells us he'll create a limited edition pint based on our votes!  Episode 61 is brought to us by our friends at Forsythia restaurant in Old City where chef Christopher Kearse's modern French food continues to wow guests. Listen to find out how you can win a chef's tasting menu for you and a lucky guest that's as beautiful as it is delicious during our In It 2 Win It segment. For some drool inducing food pics, check out Forsythia HERE

Spring ahead. Bloomin' blossoms before their time.

Welcome to The KSL Greenhouse Show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen every Saturday 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    Guest: Sheriden Hansen, Horticulturist and local tomato expert   8:05  Plant of the week: Forsythia  8:20  How do I trim my red dogwood hedge safely? When do I prune my flowering crabapple trees? What are the cotton strings coming out of my Rose of Sharon? How do I weatherize my plants to allow for protection and growth? When do I prune my snowberry bush?  8:35  How do I replace my fruit trees properly? How can I best help a mature burr oak with iron chlorosis? Should I prune my raspberries this spring? What can I use to kill the leafhoppers on my grapes? Is it time to start pruning fruit trees? Am I doing anything wrong with the onion and lettuce seedlings in my grow box? 8:50  When can I start cutting down poisoned old trees? When is the best time to prune a flowering redbud? What role do anthocyanins play in taking care of high-antioxident plants?  How early can I plant grass seeds? When do I start pruning rose bushes? 

Welcome to The KSL Greenhouse Show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen every Saturday 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  Here’s what we covered this week:  Guest: Sheriden Hansen, Horticulturist and local tomato expert  Plant of the week: Forsythia  9 o’clock feature: Heirloom Tomatoes  10 o’clock feature: Budget-Friendly Ways to Garden in Small Spaces  And more of your questions and concerns! 

Welcome to The KSL Greenhouse Show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen every Saturday 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  Guest: JayDee Gunnell, USU Extension Professor  9:05  Feature: Pruning fruit trees in Utah  9:20  Topics: Pickle plants, Forsythia, Red and yukon gold potatoes, Blue spruce, Groundnut  Questions: How often should I water my pickle plant and what is the coldest temperature they can live in, What do I do about my forsythia which is out of control, Why did all of my red and yukon gold potatoes turn green, What’s wrong with the interior part of my blue spruce tree, Will groundnut grow in Weber County and where can I get some?  9:35  Topics: Sodding process, Weeds in my park strip, Chokecherries, Crabapple tree, Contender peach tree, Dormant oil on trees and shrubs  Questions: What is the process I should go through to prepare my yard and get rid all of the old grass that is full of weeds, When do I have to wait until to know if there are still weeds in my park strip, When can I prune my chokecherries, What can I do to get my crabapple tree in shape, Is my contender peach tree going to be fine even after borers made their way inside, Does it do any good to spray dormant oil on my trees and shrubs early?  9:50  Topics: Tall trees, Norwegian spruce, Sweet meat squash marbling  Questions: What are some trees I can plant along my fence line that are at least 10 feet tall that are not harmful to animals, Why do my Norwegian spruce trees keep dying, What’s wrong with the marbling on my sweet meat squash? 

Tune in to 'The Garden Hotline Show", Mike Miller, your go-to gardening guru with decades of expertise. Delve into the fascinating world of plants, from nurturing outdoor shrubs to tending indoor houseplants. Get answers to your gardening queries, discover seasonal care techniques, and explore insightful tips for maintaining a vibrant plant kingdom. Join the conversation, learn about mulching, watering routines, and practical solutions for common plant issues. 

Au programme de cette émission : Que faire au jardin ? Retrouvez l'agenda du jardinier sur notre blog.Comme chaque semaine, nous répondrons à vos questions envoyées par mail à contact@monjardinbio.comCette semaine, Eric nous explique comment tailler le Forsythia et l'Hibiscus. Taillés en été ou juste avant le printemps, ces arbustes fleuris peuvent également se recéper...On sème FORT, c'est plein de conseils pour bien jardiner, produire de beaux légumes et cultiver un beau jardin... Une émission animée par Eric, conseiller en jardinage naturel auprès des collectivités et Brice. Bonne fêtes de fin d'année et à vendredi prochain !Rendez-vous sur www.monjardinbio.com pour vous abonner à notre newsletter.⭐ Laissez-nous des étoiles, des commentaires et partagez ce podcast ! Merci :-) ⭐

Today, we are going to be looking at another Chinese herb:  Lian Qiao, Forsythia Fruit. This is a very commonly used Chinese herbs especially for treating colds. Or at least certain types of colds, which we are going to discuss in the episode. And as always, we will look at something a little different…Today we are looking at one of my "soapbox topics:" the concept of whole foods vs. refined substances. Please join us as we go in depth to learn about Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit).

At Forsythia restaurant in lower Manhattan, Emily Swaine serves a menu both faithfully and freely inspired by Roman trattorias. Emily recently sat down with Andrew  outside the restaurant to discuss her initial path toward art, how she course-corrected to the pro kitchen, and her gradual focus on Italian food following time in Florence during college, and early gigs in NYC Italian restaurants. They also geek out on their shared pasta love, examine the difference between cooking and cheffing in and outside major cities, and recognize the value of jobs that teach you what you don't want to do.This episode is brought to you in part by meez, the recipe operating system for culinary professionals. Try out their free basic version today.Andrew's next book The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food is now available for preorder! Please consider purchasing your copy/copies in advance and help the book have a great lift-off.Andrew Talks to Chefs is a fully independent podcast and no longer affiliated with our former host network; please visit and bookmark our official website for all show updates, blog posts, personal and virtual appearances, and related news.

While Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola's “The Godfather” continue to enjoy critical acclaim more than 50 years after its release, the same can't be said for its namesake cocktail. But just because the disco-era mix of Amaretto and Scotch was traditionally cloying and unbalanced, doesn't mean it isn't worthy of a 21st-century upgrade. Joining us to teach us how to do so is John Ware, bar director of New York City's Forsythia. Leave the gun, take the cannoli, and listen on (or read below) to discover the Forsythia Godfather recipe — and don't forget to like, review and subscribe! John Ware's Forsythia Godfather Recipe Ingredients - 1 ¼ ounces blended scotch, such as Speyburn - ¼ ounce smoky whisky, such as Puni Alba Malt - ⅔ ounce amaretto, such as Disaronno or Luxardo Amaretto di Saschira - ¼ ounce Ostinato Secco Dry Marsala - ½ teaspoon honey syrup (2:1) - 1 teaspoon Reisetbauer Hazelnut eau de vie - 4 drops of saline solution (5:1) Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. 2. Stir until cold and strain into a chilled rocks glass with a large rock of ice. 3. Garnish with a brioche pastry (filled with Chantilly pastry creme, topped with powdered sugar) and Cantucci (almond biscotti) on the side plate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disclaimer: Joe Thomas is in NO WAY saying that if you LIKE forsythia, you are a socialist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guest on this episode of rootbound is Isaias Hernandez. First, Steve thinks too much about knowledge. Then Isaias shares about a yellow flower, foraging and syrup. Steve talks about grapes — but not the ones you are thinking of— and a bug that nearly destroyed an industry. Also, making a drink based on a hike.Show NotesEpistemology on WikipediaForsythia on WikipediaForsythia Flower Honey Syrup from Grow Forage Cook FermentForsythia Flower MeaningSyrup vs SirupGenus VitisVitis aestivalisVitis ripariaVitis cinereaAll about wild grapesMeet Wine's Worst Enemy, PhylloxeraWild Edible World podcastPascal Baudar's WebsiteSandor Ellix Katz's websiteQueerBrownVegan.com - Isaias' websiteForaging Forsythia by QueerBrownVeganIsaias's InstagramSupport rootbound

Join us in this captivating episode of Gratitude Blooming as we delve into the theme of Wholeness with the remarkable Lorrie Adams. In this conversation grounded by the vibrant Forsythia, Lorrie takes us on a journey of self-discovery and healing, sharing her profound insights and experiences. Her Shamans Cave Maker community also crafted the Gratitude Blooming wooden card deck holders! From a young age, Lorrie felt a profound connection to nature and the world around her. A transformative moment playing outside in the wintry landscapes of New England sparked a sense of wonder and set her on a path of exploration. Drawing inspiration from shamanism and plant medicine, Lorrie discovered the power of intent and the practice of recapitulation, which allowed her to release the burdens of the past and embark on a journey towards wholeness.Lorrie's lineage of Makers, a pragmatic and ancient tradition rooted in Western Europe, holds a rich history of self-healing and connection to the natural world. Through her teachings, she shares the importance of reconnecting with our hearts and listening to the silence within our own beings. In this episode, she shares the first of 6 practices on intent, called The Path of the Heart, from a class that the Makers at Shamans Cave are offering for free for our community.  Join here:   https://www.shamanscave.com/courses/72-free-spirals-class-promotionAlso available on their website is a description of a basic recapitulation practice Omar and Arlene reflected on at the closing of this episode.  You can try out on your own: https://www.shamanscave.com/beginning-practices/the-recapitulation Read more about their Woodworking Philosophy:We strive to make all our products with wood either sourced from our property in Kentucky or from local lumber yards. We are able to make almost all of our turned (round) products from limbs and logs cut on our almost 30 acre property.Our design process uses intent:  We look for the piece of wood that has the right qualities and feel to produce our intended outcome. We consider what species of wood to use for each piece. We ask:What wood is best for its purpose? How will the finished product look and feel?” We also consider the person using the object (if possible)Will the form, feel, species and finish fit the use and aesthetics of the customer?”If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star rating and review. Your feedback is valuable to us and helps us grow. Share your feedback with this survey (only takes 30 seconds to complete.). You can also share your thoughts and comments by emailing us at hello@gratitudeblooming.com. We love hearing from our listeners.And don't forget to check out our shop at www.gratitudeblooming.com to help us sustain this podcast (our labor of love) or sponsor us here. Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate you!

If you're looking to add some heft to the spring garden, but don't want to overwhelm genteel bulbs or ephemeral perennials then dwarf, spring-flowering shrubs are the answer. These little powerhouses are quick to put on new growth in the early part of the season and often sport blossoms in soft hues which will compliment the pastel colors that dominate May and June. Today's requirements are simple: the shrubs mentioned must stay under 3 to 4 feet tall and wide and they must flower before the summer solstice. You might think this is a tall order for any plant to fill (Peter certainly thinks so) but there are a surprising number of candidates that are up to challenge.    Expert guest: Julie Lane Gay is a garden designer and horticultural writer in British Columbia, Canada.   Danielle's Plants Yuki Cherry Blossom ® deutzia (Deutzia 'NCDX2', Zones 5-8) Baby Kim® lilac (Syringa 'SMNSDTP', Zones 3-8) ‘Cora Louise' Itoh peony (Paeonia 'Cora Louise', Zones 4-9) ‘Jim's Pride' daphne (Daphne × transatlantica ‘Jim's Pride', Zones 5-9)   Carol's Plants Perpetua® blueberry (Vaccinium 'ORUS-61-1', Zones 4-8) Dwarf red-leaved sand cherry (Prunus x cistena, Zones 2-8) Sugar Baby® forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia 'NIMBUS', Zones 5-8) Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'NCSX1', Zones 4-8)   Expert's Plants Dwarf sweet box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis, Zones 6-9) Eternal Fragrance ® daphne (Daphne × transatlantica 'Blafra', Zones 5-9) ‘Wabi-Sabi' dwarf viburnum (Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Wabi-Sabi', Zones 5-8)   A link to expert Julie Lane Gay's article on dwarf shrubs: https://www.finegardening.com/project-guides/gardening-basics/surprising-shrubs-for-small-spaces

What Ho! This week Leslie and Christy try to class up the joint with their take on a Shakespearian Garden.  From Romeo and Juliet to Hamlet to A Midsummers Night's Dream, we give you some beautiful verses from the Bard of Avon -  and some tips and tricks on some of the flora and fauna from his plays. We cover familiar plants like roses, pansies, daisies, lavender, mint, parsley, bachelor buttons, and marigolds.  And then we gift you with the knowledge of rue, crow flowers, woodbine, musk rose, oxlips, and eglantine. Oh – and we have fun Shakespearean Pod Plays, too!  And some really bad Shakespearean Puns. You are gonna feel so much smarter and joyful! And we have updates on Leslie's first attempt at Winter Sowing, Christy's Forsythia - and what is growing the best so far.  Spoiler:  It's Weeds.  Fortunately, we have a great garden inspiration from Henry IV, Part 2 about weeding. Good cheer, dear gardeners! Support UDT by joining our Garden Party and get fun rewards! 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  

In today's episode, we talk about the cut flower trend. Rick and Stacey talk about the rising popularity of growing your own cut flowers and which types they recommend. Our Plant on Trial this week is a sure sign that spring is here, Show Off® forsythia. Get helpful tips on designing and growing plants in containers during our interview with Renee Clermont from Second Nature Designs.

On this episode of Southern Living's Ask Grumpy podcast, Steve Bender also known as The Grumpy Gardener and his sidekick Nellah McGough share smart pointers for pruning forsythia. Plus, Grumpy reveals the Plant of the Week, beautiful Drift Roses. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This April, Montana Public Radio is celebrating National Poetry Month by airing readings by poets featured on ‘The Write Question.' Here: U. S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, reading “Forsythia.”

This April, Montana Public Radio is celebrating National Poetry Month by airing readings by poets featured on ‘The Write Question.' Here: U. S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, reading “Forsythia.”

Hey friend--Thank you for joining me on this new podcast series where my goal is to help us PAUSE and consider a NEW SEASON for our SOULS!Lets talk for a few weeks about getting unstuck from Winter to Spring. A  lot of us, over the last couple of years have dealt with a whole different level of life transition so I specifically want to talk a bit about getting our SOULS unstuck--FROM WINTER TO SPRING? You might know--my book is called LIFE UNSTUCK  (It's on AMAZON!) There are several tools in my Amazon Shop that will help you along this journey. Right now, on my beautiful little northwest Georgia bit of heaven, there is so much new growth all around our property. I'm looking out through the windows of my She Shed at the  gorgeous, wild Day Lilies, Forsythia blooms, Pear trees, Wild Cherry trees, and my favorite is the fabulous Dogwoods right outside my window. They actually line our driveway but have not quite bloomed yet. within the next days or week they are going to be bursting out in beautiful little white flowers. It makes me think about how change of seasons not only effect the natural world but also our emotional and spiritual worlds.  I would imagine wherever you are wherever your listening to my voice you are living with the same fresh natural beauty, as Easter approaches, things start to bloom and turn green all around you but you may be still feeling a bit STUCK IN WINTER emotionally or spiritually!Lets' PAUSE and think about ways that we can get UNSTUCK from Winter so that we can prepare our souls for a NEW SEASON of Spring blooms!Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you!For comments and episode suggestions contact patlaytonauthor@gmail.com I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation about today's/ PAUSE! Join the conversation via my blog at www.patlayton.net PLUS my IG REELS https://www.instagram.com/patlayton/reels/Find DEEPER DIVE Pause notes and LOTS OF FREE RESOURCES here. Again! Thank you for Pausing with me!

In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott tell us about Lisa's early flowers of spring. Learn about cool weather plants like Mammoth Pansy and Viola's, spring bloomers like Forsythia and Lilac, and more.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.

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A fence installed by upset neighbors leads to a story about "Forcing" Forsythia to Bloom Indoors while Propagating new Forsythia Plants in hopes of mending fences. We chat about the steps to Encourage Forsythia to bloom indoors (some call it Forcing Forsythia, but encouraging sounds gentler) and how and when to plant your new plant babies. The sunny yellow flowers of Forsythia are the first we see welcoming new beginnings of Spring. It only rises about as tall as the fence, opening the possibility of the neighbors becoming friends.Related Stories & Helpful Links:Mending Fences with Forsythia Forsythia Hedge at HospiceForsythia, not Blooming?The Old Farmer's Almanac handy chart- Forcing Branches into Bloom Indoors  ***I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. Thanks so much for tuning in :^)You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStoneEpisode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast PageThank you for sharing the garden of life,Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer  AskMaryStone.comMore about the Podcast and Column: Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries. It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from mother nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So let's jump in in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about. Thanks for tuning in, Mary Stone Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com

This week we discuss caring for Hoya, Cyclamen, Geranium cuttings, baby Amaryllis, Orchids, Calla Lilies and pruning Forsythia branches to bloom indoors. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

1. Our friend Vincent from Paramus called and he told us about his forsythia starting to bloom! 2. Joanne texted the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and is having negative encounters with woodpeckers. 3. MaryAnn called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline and described a problem with her pink dogwood. 4. New Jersey Department Of Agriculture Places All Counties In NJ on Spotted Lantern Fly Quarantine! We'll explain what that means to NJ & PA residents in our 4th segment. 5. This week's "House Plant Rant" we're talking about the craze for collectable houseplants!

The music of Caleb Caudle was originally recommended to me some years ago by music loving friends that know whereof they speak. Following their suggestions usually yields solid gold. Caleb was recently in Kansas City in 2022 on tour in support of Hayes Carll and then solo to promote his latest critically acclaimed album, Forsythia. He was also finally able to personally promote his album, Better Hurry Up, that was way laid by the Covid-19 pandemic. Forsythia is a portrait of Caleb at his most solitary and reflective. Thematically, it meets anticipation for the unknown future with nostalgia for the past, and reconciles both with meditation in the present. The album, recorded at Cash Cabin and produced by John Carter Cash, features acclaimed session players Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Dennis Crouch and Fred Eltringham, and the vocal talents of Carlene Carter, Elizabeth Cook and Sarah Peasall McGuffey. On his last release, Better Hurry Up, Caudle found himself feeling like time was moving too fast. By early 2020, with a new home base in Nashville, a few years of sobriety under his belt and the release of his best album yet imminent, Caudle was prepared for the next phase of his career. But a few days before Better Hurry Up came out, a devastating tornado ripped through Nashville; a week later, just before he was set to depart for a lengthy tour, the world went into lockdown. The couple moved back to the mountains of North Carolina for the duration of the pandemic, where he spent most of his time in the woods– hiking, observing, thinking and writing. Caleb took some time to call into the Tasty Brew Music Radio Show from the road on his way to Kansas City for a show. Enjoy my on air conversation with the very talented songcrafter….Caleb Caudle.

Host Sheridan Sharp is delighted to bring on an exciting guest to discuss a new and important topic. Multi-published poet and professor Mark Bennion joins her to discuss everything poetry. Listen in and gain a better understanding of the many facets and emotional resonance of poetry—there's something for everyone! Learn what makes a poem great and get advice for how and where you can publish your poetry from a long-time expert. As a bonus, hear a LIVE reading of a personal poem of Mark's on this episode of Am I Write? Resources Poems by MarkBeneath the Falls collection “What I've Thought and What Is”“Eight Days” “Prayers for the Prodigal Within” “To the Prank Call” Poetry Suggestions from Mark: D.S. Martin's Angelicus collectionElizabeth BishopLinda PastanNaomi Shihab Nye About Mark Mark D. Bennion grew up in Wisconsin, Utah, and Idaho. In his undergraduate days he studied at both Ricks College and Brigham Young University, majoring in English and minoring in Korean. Upon graduating from BYU, he lived in Jerusalem for a year and studied language and literature at Hebrew University. After his time in the Holy Land, he attended the MFA program at the University of Montana and finished there in 2000. Since then, he has taught composition, creative writing, and literature courses at BYU-Idaho. He is the author of three poetry collections: Psalm & Selah: a poetic journey through the Book of Mormon (2009), Forsythia (2013), and Beneath the Falls: poems (2020). Mark and his wife, Kristine, are raising their family in the Upper Snake River Valley.

Today's show covers: potting soil with 'white stuff' inside, when to plant garlic and Forsythia, transplanting coneflowers, saving succulents from a window box, and overwintering ferns indoors. We're always running the gamut on the Garden Show! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Help produce Basic Folk by contributing at https://basicfolk.com/donate/Lizzie No interviews Caleb Caudle on Basic Folk!Caleb Caudle has lived a lot of his life on the road. His father was a truck driver and Caleb learned early on that making a living often meant long days away from home. The North Carolina-born Caudle started out in a rock band before he found his calling as a thoughtful alt-country singer-songwriter. When Caleb released his debut solo album, ‘Red Bank Road,' in 2007, he was just beginning to realize what made his songwriting voice distinctive, and his numerous releases since then have been a journey deeper into his own sound and point of view.Caleb has driven a hard road in music, releasing albums and touring relentlessly since ‘07. Albums like Carolina Ghost and Better Hurry Up gained him a reputation as one of the Americana performers to watch in Nashville. As Caleb opened up about getting sober and being more intentional about his legacy, his gifts as a songwriter truly started to blossom. He recorded his latest release, ‘Forsythia,' at the Cash Cabin with a close group of trusted collaborators. It is an album whose imagery brings you home with him to North Carolina and into himself. He even came full circle with a new recording of “Red Bank Road,” the title track from his debut album. Caleb brings the past with him while challenging himself to make something new with his life and with his art.This song was mentioned in the episode:Caroline Reese, "(I'm Not Selling the) Telecaster"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Counting himself as part of the last pre-internet music generation, North Carolina native and singer/songwriter Caleb Caudle believes the things that matter take time -- whether sending handwritten postcards randomly to fans or making sure a vinyl release invites listeners fully into his world through artwork. And that kind of dedication ultimately creates hope in a post-pandemic music industry. On this week's episode, Caleb discusses renting his first turntable from his high school library, record shopping in nearby Winston-Salem, how being an avid history buff turned him into a pro wrestling fan, and recording his new album Forsythia -- which, in some ways, he originally projected as being his final release -- in a cabin built by Johnny Cash. Forsythia is available everywhere Friday, October 7th with unique vinyl variants available via indie record stores, Amazon and calebcaudle.com, where you can also find tour dates, social media and more.

This week I was able to visit with Caleb Caudle. Caleb's new album, Forsythia, will be released in October 2022. It is a treasure trove of great songwriting and self-reflection. On this new album he worked with many fantastic artists and creatives such as John Carter Cash, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Carlene Carter, Elizabeth Cook and more. I hope you enjoy learning about Caleb and his music. I know I certainly did! As always email me at jack@jackbarksdale.com for any questions or show ideas.

After sustaining a major life-altering injury, Christopher Kearse, now chef and owner of Forsythia restaurant in Philadelphia, pushed through the odds and graduated college as the valedictorian, while still recovering from his injury, and then pushed himself to work at some of the best kitchens in the country. Not only did he work with some of the best chefs and restaurants, he ended up opening his own restaurant, despite having the odds stacked against him. Injuries aside, Chris's journey to becoming a restaurateur is inspirational. Chris grew up in a family with eight children, battled mental health, and learned how to cook delicious dishes without the ability to smell and taste the full spectrum of flavors. Despite all of this, Chris has made a name for himself by pushing the boundaries of his dishes and creating beautiful, stylized dishes that do not skimp on taste. As a chef and restaurant owner, Chris has created a culture within his restaurants that has allowed for their success. By hiring the right people, having an environment of excellence, and being a personable leader, Chris has cultivated an environment conducive to success. Tune in to hear this improbable story of resilience and passion that led Chef Christopher Kearse to success despite the odds! Topics discussed in this episode: What has been motivating Chris lately How Chris is building a community around his restaurant Creating a great culture in fine dining  Walk through Chris' career Top rules in Chris' kitchen for a newbie The importance of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen How Chris grew up What inspired Chris to start cooking How Chris keeps his ADHD in check How Chris decided to open a restaurant  Cultivating culture as a chef and an owner The building blocks of the kitchen Story behind the name Forsythia Chris' interest in helping others If you're in the Philly area, check out Forsythia restaurant! Listen to more episodes at The Chef Radio Podcast. Also, be sure to check out our other podcast Delicious City Philly. Connect with Eli: Instagram A huge shout out to our sponsors Maxwell McKenney and Singer Equipment for their unwavering support, so we are able to bring these amazing conversations to you. Check out their websites for all the amazing equipment they can supply your restaurant with to make it more efficient and successful. www.maxmck.com  www.singerequipment.com

Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives.Forsythia is one of the first shrubs to bloom, welcoming spring. We chat about maintaining its natural fountain shape rather than sporting funky haircuts. And how, to my surprise, a hedgerow of golden forsythia at the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice changed my view of forsythia groomed into a hedge. Then we talk about organic corn gluten—an environmentally friendly pre-emergent for annual weed control. The time to apply corn gluten is when forsythia is in bloom. Link to the related columns:Forsythia at the Home for Hospice  Forsythia not Blooming?Emma Stone Preferred Roots I look forward to sharing more garden and nature stories from you, kind listeners. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com.And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life,Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden DesignerGarden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com

Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee    Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter |  Daily Gardener Community   Historical Events 1779 Birth of William Baldwin, American physician, and botanist.  William is remembered as one of the first botanists to explore Georgia and Florida and parts of Latin America and the West Indies. William was brought on as the botanist for Stephen Long's 1819 expedition to find the headwaters of the Missouri River. Six months later, William Baldwin died at Franklin, Missouri, at the age of 40 and was buried on the banks of the Missouri River. Today we know about William mostly from his dear friend, the botanist William Darlington, who wrote his biography. The two men became close after William nursed Darlington back to health after an illness when the two were young men. Darlington reflected on William's death decades later when he wrote these words: His gentle spirit forsook its frail tenement, in a region far remote from his anxious family, - and the wildflowers of the West, for more than twenty years, have been blooming on his lonely grave: But the recollection of his virtues continues to be fondly cherished by every surviving friend, - and his ardor in the pursuit of his favorite Science will render his memory forever dear to the true lovers of American Botany. William Darlington learned from a colleague that floodwaters had washed away William Baldwin's grave the following year. Baldwin's milkwort (Polygala balduinii "puh-LIG-ah-lah bal-DEE-nee-eye") was named in honor of William Baldwin. Baldwin's milkwort is one of only a handful of white milkworts found in Florida.   1913 Birth of Ronald Stuart Thomas (published as R. S. Thomas), Welsh poet and Anglican priest. Here's an excerpt of his poem The Garden (1963). It is a gesture against the wild, The ungovernable sea of grass; A place to remember love in, To be lonely for a while;   1969 On this day, work was finished on a kimono-inspired garden in Japan called Yûrin no Niwa ("Yer-EEN no nee-wah") in Kyoto. The garden was initially designed to accompany the building for the Association of Kimono Manufacturers. The famous garden designer Mirei Shigemori ("Me-ray Shig-ah-mor-ee") designed the garden, which was celebrated in a ceremony the day after work was completed. But thirty years later, the area was redeveloped, and the building was set to be demolished. Iwamoto Toshio ("E-wah-mo-to To-see-oh") was a student of Shigemori's, and he decided to rescue the garden so that it could be relocated to a new home. When Shigemori's hometown built a new town hall, the garden found its new home. And so, over 80 truckloads of rock and stone were painstakingly brought to the new site, where they were reassembled to make the second incarnation of the Yûrin no Niwa garden. This second garden ended up being just a bit larger.  The garden features a shallow kimono-shaped pond, and the water brings out the colors of the red and blue stones that make the strips of the noshi bundle on the kimono. The garden's name was a blending of the two names - the name of the man who developed the silk-dying process for the kimonos and the name of the painter who inspired the kimono designs: Yûrin no Niwa.   2021 On this day, as Brits were enjoying the end of their COVID lockdown, Out and Out shared an article called, five things to do to get your garden ready for March 29th. The tips included: 1. Smarten up your lawn  There is something so appealing about a lush, vibrant green lawn, so make this your first job. Give your lawn a good raking to get rid of any fallen debris and shake over some grass seed if you notice any patchy areas. 2. Wash away winter ...get everything scrubbed up nicely – you don't want to take the shine off your gathering with grubby surroundings. Give your patio and decking areas a good going over with a jet wash and blast away winter's deposits. 3. Organize your seating Place garden dining furniture in a large enough area that there's space to walk all the way around and for guests to comfortably get in and out. If you have a garden lounge set or garden sofas, lay them out so you can comfortably converse with guests while enjoying the satisfying garden views. 4. Spring planting If you didn't get round to planting spring bulbs last year, you can always add instant colour by picking up some established plants at the garden centre. Shrubs such as Camellia, Japanese quince and Forsythia also look their best during the spring months. Pop some into borders and create container displays for the patio to give your garden an instant lift. 5.  Finishing touches For alfresco dining, set the table with colorful crockery and beakers which will take you through to BBQ season too. For sunny weather, invest in a parasol, and for cooler days and evenings patio heaters and some chunky throws will be very welcome additions.  Don't forget solar lights either, to keep the conversation going after nightfall.   Grow That Garden Library™ Book Recommendation Homegrown Tea by Cassie Liversidge   This book came out in 2014, and the subtitle is An Illustrated Guide to Planting, Harvesting, and Blending Teas and Tisanes. I have been waiting to share this book with you.  Now, if you don't know what a Tisane is, it's an infusion: take dried or fresh herbs and infuse them into liquids, and then you have a beverage that you can drink just to enjoy or get some medicinal benefit from it. A sample Tisane might be made with Juniper berries or white peppercorns with grapefruit and orange peels. That's a great little drink. Juniper is outstanding and is a common ingredient in a Tisane. Now, one of the things that I want to say about Cassie's book right off the bat is that it's stunning. This is a St. Martin's Griffin book. There are so many beautiful photos. I love illustrated guides because they are so helpful. Sometimes, when you're exploring a new topic or venturing into a new area of gardening, you need lots of photos to find your way and serve as inspiration for you. Now Cassie is a huge tea fan, and she sees the garden through the lens of tea. When Cassie sees a garden, she sees a living tea cupboard because there are all kinds of plant materials that you can harvest to make your own teas and tisanes. As Cassie says in her introduction, Homegrown Tea is a gardening book for tea lovers. It explains how to grow a large variety of plants from which you can make your own teas and tisanes. your garden, your balcony, or even your window sill could become your tea cupboard. Now, one of the other things that I love about how Cassie approaches this is, she also shares some of the history of tea and how some of these ingredients have been used over the years. Her sample drinks include plants like rose hips, mint, sage hibiscus, and lavender and plants like chicory or angelica, apple geranium, and lemon verbena. One other thing that I want to tell you about Cassie is that she's a garden girl. She grew up in her parents' plant nursery, so she knows about plants - they're in her DNA. And that's why Cassie is so thoughtful and so knowledgeable about plants in the garden and how you can incorporate them into teas. And by the way, her debut book was called Grow Your Own Pasta Sauce, and that book is excellent as well. But if you are a tea lover, you've got to get this book. And if you have a friend that loves tea, this would make an excellent gift or even just a wonderful hostess gift. It would be great to give this book to a summer party hostess and a few teabags of your own concoctions.  This book is 288 pages of tea in all its glory and fresh from your garden. You can get a copy of Homegrown Tea by Cassie Liversidge and support the show using the Amazon link in today's show notes for around $16.   Botanic Spark 1942 On this day, a twenty-six-year-old ethnobotanist named Richard Evans Schultes arrived at the Kofán village of El Conejo, where a shaman welcomed him.  Richard had just finished his Ph.D. at Harvard, and his mission was to find indigenous arrow poisons used in the Amazon rainforest. The goal was to see if the poisons could be used as muscle relaxants in surgical procedures. The trip set Richard down a path of meeting with shamans and discovering the plants they used medicinally and in their holy traditions. Richard gleaned so much on this trip. He learned about special leaves that were heated with smoke and then laid on the forehead to relieve headaches; orchid bulbs that were chewed for energy on long trips; shamrock leaves that were gargled for throat pain; pepper plant poultices applied to insect bites; the leaves of a white orchid that could be packed around a sore tooth or eaten mashed with sugar to heal a broken heart. The list goes on and on. Overall, Richard's trip was a success. It seemed charmed from the start. On his first day in Bogata, Richard discovered a new orchid. He pressed it in between the pages of his passport. It was later named Pacyphyllum schultesii in his honor. Richard later reflected on the opportunity and wrote, I had just earned my Ph.D. at Harvard, and I had been offered two jobs.  One was as a biology master at a private school in New England; the other was a ten-month grant... to go to the Amazon region to identify the plants employed in the many kinds of curare the Indians use for hunting.  I decided on the Amazon—which is fortunate because otherwise, I would probably still be a biology [teacher]!   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener And remember: For a happy, healthy life, garden every day.