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Best podcasts about groundcover

Latest podcast episodes about groundcover

The Dirt Doctor Radio Show
Episode 702: June 1, 2025 ~ Hour 2

The Dirt Doctor Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 53:55


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Focus on Flowers
Groundcover Phlox

Focus on Flowers

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 2:00


There are about 70 different types of phlox, both short and tall. The short ones are used as groundcovers, and their palette is made up of the cool colors.

Down The Garden Path Podcast
Groundcover Revolution with Kathy Jentz

Down The Garden Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 58:37


The traditional lawn has received a lot of heat over the last few years with many recommending alternatives such as micro-clovers and specialized lawn blends. In this encore episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing speak with Kathy Jentz, author of Groundcover Revolution, about the groundcover plants you can use to create a beautiful lawn alternative of your own. About Kathy Jentz Kathy Jentz is the editor and publisher of the award-winning Washington Gardener magazine, based in Washington, DC. She hosts the popular GardenDC Podcast and is co-author of The Urban Garden and author of Groundcover Revolution. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: What inspired you to write about groundcovers and lawn alternatives? Can you define the term groundcover? Do you consider step-ability? What zones do you cover? What benefits do groundcovers provide to our gardens? What is green mulch? How do we transition from groundcover to green mulch? Do you have favourite groundcovers? Do you need to prune or cut back any during the year? To quote Kathy's book “so many plants, so few pages.” How do we start narrowing down our choices when selecting the right groundcovers? Stepping Stones Listener questions: Is groundcover expensive? Does the groundcover get very big? What is the average height? Does planting groundcover help with erosion? If so, what is the best to plant for this issue? Doesn't groundcover attract rodents in your yard? It leaves a nice place to nest and hide. I hear the term "carpet forming" regarding groundcover. What does this mean exactly? Tips to take the next step in your gardening journey. The best selection of fruit trees and shrubs is at your local independent garden centres right now.   Trees and shrubs can be planted now, but softer herbaceous material is still too tender and should be brought in at night. Sod is available and ready for planting. Be sure not to let it dry out as it will take a few weeks to fully root and access the water in the ground below. Find Kathy Jentz online: Washington Gardener Twitter Feed:  @WDCGardener  Washington Gardener Instagram Account: @wdcgardener Washington Gardener Pinterest Account: @wdcgardener Washington Gardener Facebook Page: @WashingtonGardenerMagazine Washington Gardener Youtube: @washingtongardenermagazine Washington Gardener Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/wdcgardener/   Washington Gardener BookShop Store: https://bookshop.org/shop/WDCgardener  Washington Gardener Podcast: GardenDC Washington Gardener TikTok: @wdcgardener  Resources mentioned during the show Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden Groundcover Revolution GardenDC Podcast: Groundcovers vs. Ground Covers Have a topic you'd like Joanne to discuss? Email your questions and comments to downthegardenpathpodcast@hotmail.com, or connect via her website at down2earth.ca. Are you a landscape or gardening expert? We'd love to have you on the show! Click here to learn more. Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @downthegardenpathpodcast. Down the Garden Path Podcast On Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. She does her best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low-maintenance as possible.  In Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and fellow landscape designer Matthew Dressing distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly reference guide. Get your copy today on Amazon. Don't forget to check out Down the Garden Path on your favourite podcast app and subscribe! You can now catch the podcast on YouTube.

The Crop Science Podcast Show
Dr. Dave Raj Raman & Dr. Daniel Andersen: Perennial Groundcover Systems | Ep. 69

The Crop Science Podcast Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 38:34


In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Dave Raj Raman and Dr. Daniel Andersen from Iowa State University discuss the potential of perennial groundcover systems for corn and soybean production in the US Corn Belt. They explore the benefits and challenges of these systems, especially in terms of sustainability, water quality, and nutrient management. Listen now on all major platforms!"The vision behind perennial groundcover systems is to reduce the barrier to entry and provide ecosystem services without sacrificing yield." - Dr. Dave Raj RamanMeet the guests: Dr. Daniel Andersen is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist at Iowa State University, where he focuses on water quality and soil management. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering from Iowa State University and has over 12 years of experience in extension and outreach. Dr. Dave Raj Raman, Morrill Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, is also at Iowa State. With a background in agricultural and biological engineering, Dr. Raman has led impactful research projects on sustainable farming practices.What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:10) Introduction (06:08) Perennial groundcover systems (09:22) Types of perennial cover crops (13:40) Managing competition with crops (18:10) Biomass in cover cropping (23:32) Scalability of perennial groundcover (30:56) Final three questionsThe Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:- S&W Seed Co.- KWS- CNH Reman

New Southern Garden
Ep. 310 | Peonies and Tiny Evergreen Groundcovers

New Southern Garden

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 50:35


Join Nathan as he starts off discussing what's going on inside your plants right now as they prepare for their first flush of growth this spring. It's a little bit of a botanical discussion, but it's pretty important stuff. Then, he reminds you to be careful with your peony buds as they begin to grow and gives you his top tips for growing them in the garden. Lastly, he discusses five great tiny and evergreen ground covers to fill all the cracks and crevices of your garden or use as a substitute for turfgrass. Groundcovers are often overlooked, but are super important to use and use well!

Code Story
S10 Bonus: Shahar Azulay, Groundcover

Code Story

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 21:34


Shahar Azulay has had many opportunities to get into tech throughout his life. He started digging into cyber security when he was 17 years old, where he learned the basics of deep tech that he still utilizes to this day. He's a startup guy, and has had the opportunity to be the first employee many times over. Outside of tech, he's married with 3 boys and a dog. He lives in the country side, and loves to spend time in nature and cook, as he was a semi professional chef at one point.Shahar and his co-founder are veterans when it comes to using observability platforms for their systems. They wanted to build a platform that balanced the needs of the system, with a lower cost of a fully functional platform.This is the creation story of Groundcover.SponsorsRapyd CloudSpeakeasyQA WolfSnapTradeLinkshttps://www.groundcover.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahar-azulay-54156bb4Our Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com* Check out Vanta: https://vanta.com/CODESTORYSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/code-story/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Dirt Doctor Radio Show
Episode 651: February 2, 2025 ~ Hour 3

The Dirt Doctor Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 53:55


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The Dirt Doctor Radio Show
Episode 638: January 5, 2025 ~ Hour 2

The Dirt Doctor Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 53:55


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10KMedia Podcast
Episode 57: Shahar Azulay, CEO & Co-Founder of groundcover

10KMedia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 21:27


Adam sits down with Shahar to discuss groundcover's eBPF-driven approach to observability, their recent integration with OpenTelemetry, and how the rise of AI makes the context-rich nature of eBPF more important than ever.

The Dirt Doctor Radio Show
Episode 595: September 29, 2024 ~ Hour 1

The Dirt Doctor Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 53:55


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The Dirt Doctor Radio Show
Episode 586: September 8, 2024 ~ Hour 1

The Dirt Doctor Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 53:55


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Focus on Flowers
Groundcovers

Focus on Flowers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 2:00


Ground cover plants are a bit like area rugs in our homes, as we can mix and match them or plant many of the same type of plant to cover bare patches.

The Dirt Doctor Radio Show
Episode 574: August 11, 2024 ~ Hour 1

The Dirt Doctor Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 53:55


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Garden Talk
Bird-friendly gardens and using low maintenance groundcovers

Garden Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 99:20


Our bird population is in decline. In the first hour of the show we talk about one way to help our fine feathered friends – creating a landscape where they […]

Valley Nursery Plantcast
123: Groundcovers

Valley Nursery Plantcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 21:34


Got ground that needs to be covered? We got you covered. Our selection is fantastic and can help you craft the look that is as varied or monotonous (in a good way!) as you want it to be. Hosts Justin and Erin discuss a few options for different growing habits to help you decide what groundcover solution is best for your yard. 

DevOps and Docker Talk
Observability Cost-Savings and eBPF Goodness with Groundcover

DevOps and Docker Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 55:42


Bret is joined by Shahar Azulay, Groundcover CEO and Co-Founder, to discuss their new approach to fully observe K8s and its workloads with a "hybrid observability architecture."Groundcover is a new, cloud-native, eBPF-based platform that designed a new model for how observability solutions are architected and priced. It is a product that can drastically reduce your monitoring, logging, and tracing costs and complexity, it stores all its data in your clusters and only needs one agent per host for full observability and APM. We dig into the deployment, architecture, and how it all works under the hood.Be sure to check out the live recording of the complete show from June 27, 2024 on YouTube (Stream 272). Includes demos.★Topics★Groundcover Discord ChannelGroundcover Repository in GitHubGroundcover YouTube ChannelJoin the Groundcover SlackCreators & Guests Cristi Cotovan - Editor Beth Fisher - Producer Bret Fisher - Host Shahar Azulay - Guest (00:00) - Intro (03:16) - Shahar's Background and GroundCover's Origin (06:34) - Where Did the Hybrid Idea Come From? (12:11) - GroundCover's Deployment Model (18:21) - Monitoring More than Kubernetes (20:32) - eBPF from the Ground Up (23:58) - How Does Groundcover read eBPF Logs? (32:06) - GroundCover's Stack and Compatibility (36:18) - The Importance of PromQL (37:41) - Groundcover Also OnPrem and Managed (49:35) - Getting Started with Groundcover (52:15) - Groundcover Caretta (54:55) - What's Next for Groundcover? You can also support my free material by subscribing to my YouTube channel and my weekly newsletter at bret.news!Grab the best coupons for my Docker and Kubernetes courses.Join my cloud native DevOps community on Discord.Grab some merch at Bret's Loot BoxHomepage bretfisher.com

Growing Greener
A Rich Source of Native Lawn and Groundcover Plants

Growing Greener

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 29:01


Sam Hoadley, the manager of the trial garden at the Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessin, Delaware explores the native sedges of Genus Carex, a diverse, largely untapped source of groundcovers, foliage plants, and turfgrass substitutes that thrive with little maintenance.

The joe gardener Show - Organic Gardening - Vegetable Gardening - Expert Garden Advice From Joe Lamp'l
372-Groundcover Solutions for Difficult Spaces and Turf Lawn Reduction

The joe gardener Show - Organic Gardening - Vegetable Gardening - Expert Garden Advice From Joe Lamp'l

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 45:32


Groundcover plants require far less maintenance than a turfgrass lawn and can also offer erosion control and ecological services, among many other benefits. To discuss groundcover solutions to lawn troubles, joining me this week is Kathy Jentz, author of “Groundcover Revolution.” Podcast Links for Show notes Download my free eBook 5 Steps to Your Best Garden Ever - the 5 most important steps anyone can do to have a thriving garden or landscape. It's what I still do today, without exception to get incredible results, even in the most challenging conditions. Subscribe to the joegardener® email list to receive weekly updates about new podcast episodes, seasonal gardening tips, and online gardening course announcements. Check out The joegardener® Online Gardening Academy for our growing library of organic gardening courses. Follow joegardener® on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter, and subscribe to The joegardenerTV YouTube channel.

De Nederlandse Kubernetes Podcast
#59 Unpacking eBPF and Sustainability

De Nederlandse Kubernetes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 27:25


During DevWorld Amsterdam, we engage in an insightful conversation with Alessandro Vozza, a passionate advocate and user of eBPF (Extended Berkeley Packet Filter) and Cilium technologies. The discussion covers various aspects of eBPF, Cilium, and their impact on the tech community.Key Points Discussed:Understanding eBPF and Cilium:Alessandro explains the complexities of eBPF Maps and how they enable the movement of data, which isn't a trivial task.He emphasizes the brilliance of the Cilium community, particularly those who contribute to eBPF advancements, and shares his role in popularizing and making these technologies more accessible through talks and writings.Future Plans for eBPF in 2024:Alessandro anticipates significant technological advancements in 2024.He discusses the recent acquisition of Isovalant, the company behind Cilium, by Cisco. While Isovalant doesn't own Cilium (as it is open-source), the acquisition could potentially enhance contributions and development due to Cisco's support.Open Source and Community Trust:Despite the acquisition, Alessandro reassures that Cilium remains an open-source project with no changes anticipated in its governance. He believes having a corporate sponsor like Cisco will bring more contributions to the project.Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Profiling:The host and Alessandro explore how eBPF provides deep insights into networking and kernel operations, akin to X-ray vision for code profiling and performance monitoring.They discuss various projects like Falco and Groundcover that utilize eBPF for APM purposes, enabling users to monitor application performance end-to-end.Sustainability and Cloud Native:Alessandro shares his involvement in organizing meetups focused on sustainability and cloud-native technologies.They discuss an upcoming sustainability week in October, highlighting the importance of environmental sustainability in tech.Major industry players like Intel and ARM are showing interest in carbon awareness, reflecting a growing trend in the cloud-native community.Alessandro highlights the significance of leaving a better planet for future generations and the need to save energy and resources in tech operations.Stuur ons een bericht.

Heavybit Podcast Network: Master Feed
Ep. #11, Frictionless Observability with Yechezkel Rabinovich of Groundcover

Heavybit Podcast Network: Master Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 32:04


In episode 11 of How It's Tested, Eden Full Goh sits down with Yechezkel Rabinovich of Groundcover to delve into the evolving landscape of observability. They explore the high costs of early observability measures and how Groundcover aims to make these processes more accessible and affordable. Yechezkel shares insights on eBPF, the rise of Flora, and the impact of using an open-source stack. Discover how Groundcover's innovative testing methods and commitment to metrics are reshaping engineering practices and what the future holds for this pioneering platform.

GardenDC
Reduce Your Lawn

GardenDC

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 68:30


In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mike Lizotte with American Meadows about Reduce Your Lawn Day and planting mini meadows. The plant profile is on Hosta and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Cultivating Comfort from Christy Page of Green Prints. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. SHOW NOTES will be posted after 5-21-2024. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 130: Groundcovers versus Groundcovers https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-130.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 134: Carex https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-134-carex-for.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 101: Sustainable Lawn Care https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-101.html We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Recorded on 5-18-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

The Dirt Doctor Radio Show
Episode 507: March 3, 2024 ~ Hour 3

The Dirt Doctor Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 53:55


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英语每日一听 | 每天少于5分钟
第2115期:Tough Groundcovers for Dry Climate

英语每日一听 | 每天少于5分钟

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 4:34


Trying to grow grass in the deserts or other dry places can seem like a losing battle. As a result, many people who live in such climates will use rocks, gravel, or man-made materials as groundcover instead of grass. 尝试在沙漠或其他干燥的地方种草似乎是一场失败的战斗。 因此,许多生活在这种气候下的人会使用岩石、砾石或人造材料作为地被植物,而不是草。 But there are several tough, low-growing groundcovers that perform well in dry climates. They may not be able to survive the foot traffic that fake grass can. But they appeal to environmentally helpful insects and in many cases make your property look better. 但有几种坚韧、生长缓慢的地被植物在干燥气候下表现良好。 它们可能无法像假草那样承受人流。 但它们会吸引对环境有益的昆虫,并且在许多情况下会让您的财产看起来更好。Desert marigold, or Baileya multiradiata, is one such plant. The groundcover has pretty yellow blossoms and silver leaves. They bloom in the spring. The plant requires very little water. However, it lives only one season. People who want desert marigold must plant it every year. 沙漠万寿菊(Baileya multiradiata)就是这样的一种植物。 地被植物有漂亮的黄色花朵和银色叶子。 它们在春天开花。 该植物需要很少的水。 然而,它只活一个季节。 想要沙漠万寿菊的人必须每年种植它。 Gold Mound lantana, known as Lantana camara, is a bushy plant usually just over a half-meter tall. Its yellow flowers bloom on and off from spring through autumn and it has low to moderate water needs. 金丘马缨丹,又名马缨丹,是一种浓密的植物,通常只有半米多高。 它的黄色花朵从春季到秋季断断续续地绽放,对水的需求量较低至中等。 Its relative, trailing lantana, or Lantana montevidensis, grows horizontally. Its purple blossoms brighten the garden year-round. The groundcover has moderate water needs. It favors full sunlight but can survive partial sunlight. 它的亲戚,蔓生马缨丹,或称蒙特维登马缨丹,水平生长。 它的紫色花朵全年照亮花园。 地被植物对水的需求适中。 它喜欢充足的阳光,但也能在部分阳光下生存。 Trailing indigo, or Dalea greggii, is another groundcover that grows well in dry climates. The long-lived plant has blue-gray leaves and pink or purple pea-shaped flowers. It blooms from spring through summer in full or partial sunlight. The plant, which can spread to three meters wide, has very low water needs but could use some watering while in bloom. 拖尾靛蓝(Dalea greggii)是另一种在干燥气候下生长良好的地被植物。 这种长寿的植物有蓝灰色的叶子和粉红色或紫色的豌豆形花朵。 它从春天到夏天在全部或部分阳光下开花。 这种植物可以蔓延至三米宽,对水的需求量非常低,但在开花时可以进行一些浇水。Silverbush, also known as Convolvulus cneorum, is a fast-growing evergreen that, in the desert, blooms for about two weeks in spring. The 60-centimeter-tall plant has yellow-centered white flowers with silver leaves. 银灌木,也称为新旋花,是一种快速生长的常绿植物,在沙漠中,春季开花约两周。 这种植物高 60 厘米,开着黄色中心的白色花朵和银色的叶子。 White evening primrose, Oenothera caespitosa, is usually covered in blooms from spring through summer. But they are only open from late afternoon into morning. The white blossoms develop to light pink, and then darken to deep pinkish-purple. The plant has moderate water needs and performs best in full sun to part shade. 白色月见草(Oenothera caespitosa)通常从春季到夏季都盛开。 但它们只从下午晚些时候开放到早上。 白色的花朵逐渐变成浅粉色,然后变成深粉色紫色。 该植物对水的需求适中,在充足的阳光和部分遮荫下表现最好。Early spring is the best time to plant these groundcovers in desert climates. 早春是在沙漠气候下种植这些地被植物的最佳时机。 Gently loosen the soil to about 30 centimeters deep, removing stones and other hard material to permit a clear path for roots. Give some space between the plants. Add mulch or wood chips to keep soil temperature even, prevent weeds, and help hold water.轻轻地松土至约 30 厘米深,清除石头和其他坚硬物质,为根部留出畅通的路径。 在植物之间留出一些空间。 添加覆盖物或木片以保持土壤温度均匀,防止杂草生长并帮助保持水分。 The best time of day to water the groundcovers is in the morning. To avoid root rot, water the groundcover only when, and as soon as, the soil is completely dry. 一天中给地被植物浇水的最佳时间是早上。 为了避免根部腐烂,只有在土壤完全干燥时才给地被植物浇水。

This Person I Met
The People Behind the Words

This Person I Met

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 16:56


Hello, and welcome back to This Person I Met! Last episode, Linsay Calka – the managing director of Groundcover news – spoke about how her newspaper is an incredible way to help low-income and homeless individuals in our community, juxtaposed with excellent journalism. This episode will showcase some authors of articles in past issues reading their own works. Bear Myths and Cultural Power by Cindy Gere reflects about the power of myths in preserving her Native American culture. Love is a Mighty Stream by Mike Jones explains the importance of love in present-day America.

Health & Lifestyle - VOA Learning English
Tough Groundcovers for Dry Climate - February 15, 2024

Health & Lifestyle - VOA Learning English

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 4:36


This Person I Met
Underground Superheroes

This Person I Met

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 30:27


Hello, and welcome back to This Person I Met! In today's episode, Lindsay Calka will be talking about something that you might've seen in action for yourself in the streets of downtown Ann Arbor. Groundcover News, the newspaper that she has managed for the past three years, works to provide a source of income for hundreds of low-income or homeless individuals in our community. As Lindsay explained, the Groundcover podcast is a way for the writers of the newspaper to deliver their stories in a verbal fashion. In the next episode, you will be able to hear a few snippets from this podcast, so stay tuned for that! As always, thank you for your support!

Snake Talk
95 | Restoring Snake Habitat in the Southeast

Snake Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 65:23


Dr. Jenkins sits down with Blake Adams and Caleb Goldsmith. Blake and Caleb work for The Orianne Society where their primary focus is on the restoration and management of snake habitat. The discussion kicks off with an exploration of the Longleaf Pine ecosystem that dominates the southeastern coastal plain. The natural disturbance regimes that historically preserved this ecosystem have been disrupted, necessitating active management to sustain snake habitat. They delve into the restoration of native grasses and forbs, and the crucial roles played by prescribed fire and forestry in maintaining snake habitat in the region. Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.Shop Snake Talk merch.

New Southern Garden
Ep. 247- December Q&A Week: Vines and Groundcovers, Evergreen Shrubs for Shade, and Forcing Bulbs Indoors

New Southern Garden

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 51:01


This week is the last week of the month...and the year for that matter! That means that Nathan answers your gardening questions for the last time in 2023. Josh wants to learn about some good vines and ground covers that provide winter interest. Taylor needs some evergreen shrubs for the shade. Carrie is wanting to force some bulbs to bloom indoors. Nathan answers all of these questions and gives updates on what's happening in his own garden! Have a happy New Year gardening!

Ardan Labs Podcast
groundcover, observability, eBPF, Machine Learning, and R&D with Shahar Azulay

Ardan Labs Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 95:06


 Shahar Azulay is the CEO and co-founder of groundcover and a multi-time R&D leader, bringing in a lot of experience in the world of machine learning having worked as a leader in companies such as Apple, DayTwo, and Cymotive Technologies. In this episode, Shahar takes us on his journey through the tech industry leading up to the creation of groundcover. 00:00 Introduction01:37 What is Shahar Doing Today? / Tech Talk16:30 First Memory of a Computer20:15 Thoughts of University and the Army35:00 Moving on from the Army43:27 Hacking on Connected Cars47:40 Moving to DayTwo51:48 Entering a Management Position57:28 Going Back to School1:09:15 Starting groundcover1:20:00 Using groundcover1:27:20 Price Model of groundcover1:34:18 Contact Info Connect with Shahar: Twitter: https://twitter.com/shahar__azulayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahar-azulay-54156bb4/groundcover site: https://www.groundcover.com/contactMentioned in today's episode:Docker: https://www.docker.com/groundcover: https://www.groundcover.com/ Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs

Software Engineering Radio - The Podcast for Professional Software Developers
SE Radio 591: Yechezkel Rabinovich on Kubernetes Observability

Software Engineering Radio - The Podcast for Professional Software Developers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 62:14


Yeckezkel Rabinovich, CTO of Groundcover, speaks with host Philip Winston about observability and eBPF as it applies to Kubernetes. Rabinovich was previously the chief architect at the healthcare security company CyberMDX and spent eight years in the cyber security division of the Israeli Prime Minister's Office. This episode explores the three pillars of observability, extending the Linux Kernel with eBPF, the basics of Kubernetes, and how Groundcover uses eBPF as the basis for its observability platform.

Grounded in Maine
71: A Conversation with Author of The Groundcover Revolution Kathy Jentz

Grounded in Maine

Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 57:56


Oh my gosh, this was such a fascinating conversation with Kathy Jentz! I learned so much about ground cover, talking about her new book that's out called Groundcover Revolution, and she also loves talking about Urban Gardening(her previous book is about this), since she lives just outside the city in Maryland, and her gorgeous cats - you know I love checking out everyones' cats (check out the YouTube video to see them all - they're huge and stunning!)! She told me about saving lettuce seeds, which is something I've been wondering about for years, and taught me about lettuce seeds in general - GAME CHANGING stuff!!Kathy is a really busy lady! She's written 2 books, publishes the monthly Washington Gardener magazine (and award winning publication for Mid Atlantic growers!), and has for many years, is President of a number of flower clubs - OH, and she also has a podcast! It's called Garden DC Podcast, and she focuses on a different plant each week! I love so much that she took the time to talk with me - I feel so much smarter just after that little bit of time with her- you can, too - just listen here!Kathy's website/blog account is here: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/ Washington Gardener Instagram Account:https://www.instagram.com/wdcgardener/Washington Gardener Pinterest Account:https://www.pinterest.com/wdcgardener/boards/ Washington Gardener Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonGardenerMagazine/Washington Gardener on Twitter/Xhttps://twitter.com/WDCGardenerWashington Gardener YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/washingtongardenermagazineKathy's podcast, GardenDC, which is in the top 5 of Home and Garden Podcasts with Goodpods!https://goodpods.app.link/5EX0tnVPdEbAnd check out her books!! here's a link to Bookshop.org - she's got the first 2 listings:https://bookshop.org/search?keywords=Support the showPlease follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here , or on Facebook hereYouTube channel link is here You can DM me there, post, or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com. Website for Amy's Garden Jam is www.amysgardenjam.comHow Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at www.janebolduc.comPodcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/cute_but_loud/ and/or check out her awesome art here: https://www.artbybeccakofron.com/ Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform. Learn more at www.buzzsprout.com Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/Grounded in Maine Podcast is partnering with True Leaf Market and offering a great discount of $10 off your $50 or more purchase if you visit https://www.trueleafmarket.co...

The Dirt Doctor Radio Show
Episode 455: November 5, 2023 ~ Hour 3

The Dirt Doctor Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 53:55


For more helpful information, advice, and recommendations, go to www.dirtdoctor.com.

GRDC Podcast
Implementing variable rate technology on-farm

GRDC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 12:50


The Longmire's farm at Beaumont, near Esperance in Western Australia, have been experimenting with variable rate technology for more than 20 years. As pros at using precision agriculture, Tom and Phil presented at workshops across WA earlier this year to share their experience implementing the technology on-farm. Tom joins us on this episode to tell us more. Download the transcript for this episode Contact: Tom Longmire Beaumont grower t.longmire@outlook.com  More information: GroundCover article – Grower insights bolster variable rate technology workshops  GroundCover article – Variable-rate technology adds input efficiency to cropping, experts say  GRDC Code: SPA2201-001SAX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Into the Garden with Leslie
Kathy Jentz and Groundcovers, 107

Into the Garden with Leslie

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 67:33


Kathy Jentz of Garden DC has written another book: Groundcover Revolution: How to use sustainable, low-maintenance, low-water groundcovers to replace your turf - 40 alternative choices for: - No Mowing. - No fertilizing. - No pesticides. - No problem! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegarden/support

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GRDC Podcast
Data Partnerships Initiative

GRDC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 15:07


A virtual goldmine of data generated from thousands of research, development and extension projects – all supported by GRDC – will soon be discoverable, accessible and able to be used to accelerate research outcomes.  GRDC's Data Partnerships Initiative is a $2.8 million investment over 18 months and it brings together 12 Australian research organisations that are currently working on projects in which GRDC has invested.  Decades of data has been collected on a range of topics including yield, soils, genetics and climate - and this new initiative will collate existing data as well as provide a roadmap for improving data management in the future.  We speak to Agriculture Victoria crop agronomy research leader – Associate Professor Glenn Fitzgerald – and Alexis Tindall Manager of Digital Stewardship for the Adelaide University Library. Download the transcript for this episode Contact: Glenn Fitzgerald, Agriculture Victoria crop agronomy research leader glenn.fitzgerald@agriculture.vic.gov.au Alexis Tindall, Manager of Digital Stewardship for the Adelaide University Library alexis.tindall@adelaide.edu.au More information: GroundCover article – Data partnership builds expertise to harness data treasure trove GRDC Code: DJP2201-004RTX, CUR2206-001SAX, DAW2206-007SAX, UMU2210-002BGX, DPI2206-024BGX, UOA2210-002BGX, UOA2206-008SAX, UOQ2301-004BGX, UOS2208-001BGX, UWA2206-005SAX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Top 10 Perennial Groundcovers for Hillsides

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 10:07


In this segment, Lisa and Ken of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share a list of the top 10 perennial groundcovers for hillsides. Learn which plants will help control erosion and soil retention. Learn how to grow those groundcovers quickly. After this week's show, you'll be a pro on groundcovers for years of enjoyment to come!Listen to Ken Lain's weekly gardener podcast. You can also listen to Ken Lain's Mountain Gardener Radio Show Live Saturdays at 8 am & 11 am and again on Sundays at 8 am on KQNA, and 11:30 am on 95.5 & 99.9FM.                                                                          Check out Watters Garden Center's website at: www.WattersGardenCenter.com.Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://mountaingardener.buzzsprout.com or wherever you stream podcasts.

The Forest Garden
Groundcovers in Edible Forest Gardens with Dave Jacke

The Forest Garden

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 65:25


You spoke up and we listened! Responding to a survey we put out earlier this year on our instagram page, which is @forestgardenpodcast, we decided to do an episode on ground covers in the forest garden. And who better to talk about this topic than the man who wrote the book on forest gardens in North America, Dave Jacke (with co-author Eric Toensmeier, who we have previously interviewed... and you should check out that episode too). Today's episode discusses ground covers, but also dips into a range of topics related to forest gardens and Dave's experience writing the book Edible Forest Gardens Volumes 1 & 2. Stick with us for an episode jam packed with useful info. Dave's links: https://www.edibleforestgardens.com/ contact: davekjacke@gmail.com Chelsea Green link to purchase the books: https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/edible-forest-gardens-2-volume-set/

Down The Garden Path Podcast
Groundcover Revolution with Kathy Jentz

Down The Garden Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 59:23


The traditional lawn has received a lot of heat over the last few years with many recommending alternatives such as micro-clovers and specialized lawn blends. In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing are joined by Kathy Jentz, author of Groundcover Revolution, to discuss the groundcover plants you can use to create a beautiful lawn alternative of your own. About Kathy Jentz Kathy Jentz is the editor and publisher of the award-winning Washington Gardener magazine, based in Washington, DC. She hosts the popular GardenDC Podcast and is co-author of The Urban Garden and author of Groundcover Revolution. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: What inspired you to write about groundcovers and lawn alternatives? Can you define the term groundcover? Do you consider step-ability? What zones do you cover? What benefits do groundcovers provide to our gardens? What is green mulch? How do we transition from groundcover to green mulch? Do you have favourite groundcovers? Do you need to prune or cut back any during the year? To quote your book “so many plants, so few pages.” How do we start narrowing down our choices when selecting the right groundcovers? Stepping Stones Listener questions: Is groundcover expensive? Does the groundcover get very big? What is the average height? Does planting groundcover help with erosion? If so, what is the best to plant for this issue? Doesn't groundcover attract rodents in your yard? It leaves a nice place to nest and hide. I hear the term "carpet forming" regarding groundcover. What does this mean exactly? Tips to take the next step in your gardening journey: The best selection of fruit trees and shrubs is at your local independent garden centres right now.   Trees and shrubs can be planted now, but softer herbaceous material is still too tender and should be brought in at night. Sod is available and ready for planting. Be sure not to let it dry out as it will take a few weeks to fully root and access the water in the ground below. Resources mentioned during the show Washington Gardener Twitter Feed:  @WDCGardener  Washington Gardener Instagram Account: @wdcgardener Washington Gardener Pinterest Account: @wdcgardener Washington Gardener Facebook Page: @WashingtonGardenerMagazine Washington Gardener Youtube: @washingtongardenermagazine Washington Gardener Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/wdcgardener/   Washington Gardener Bookshop Store: https://bookshop.org/shop/WDCgardener  Washington Gardener Podcast: GardenDC Washington Gardener TikTok: @wdcgardener  Resources mentioned during the show Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden Groundcover Revolution GardenDC Podcast: Groundcovers vs. Ground Covers Down the Garden Path Podcast Each week on Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. A horticulturist and landscape designer, Matthew Dressing owns Natural Affinity Garden Design, a landscape design and garden maintenance firm servicing Toronto and the Eastern GTA. Together, they do their best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low maintenance as possible. In their new book, Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and Matthew distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly reference guide. It's now available on Amazon. Don't forget to check out Down the Garden Path on your favourite podcast app and subscribe! You can now catch the podcast on YouTube and Patreon.

In Your Backyard
S2 Ep216: Better Lawns and Gardens - Hour 2 Kathy Jentz Groundcover Revolution March 18, 2023

In Your Backyard

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 53:55


Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2  – Coming to you from Summit Responsible Solutions Studios, Garden expert and host Teresa Watkins and garden author, Kathy Jentz discuss Kathy's newest book, Groundcover Revolution. Teresa answers gardening questions on a large plumeria, baby mangoes under a mother tree, Barbados Cherry is wilting, and more. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7  The Florida Wildflower and Garden Festival will be Saturday, March 25th in Deland 9am – 3pm. Teresa answers garden questions and more.  https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7  Graphic credit: Teresa Watkins;  Listen every Saturdays from 7am - 9am EST on WFLA- Orlando. Call inh with your garden questions and text messages on 1-888.455.2867 and 23680, Miss the live broadcast? Listen on Audioboom podcast 24/7. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7 #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #WNDB #WDBO #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #tropical #floridalife #photography #SHE #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #gardening #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow #KathyJentz #groundcover #revolution #alternatives #plants #wildflowers

The Garden Question
093 – The Groundcover Revolution - Kathy Jentz

The Garden Question

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 40:50


In this episode I talk with Kathy Jentz about groundcovers and how they may solve many of your garden issues. We explore how to make wise selections when seeking the perfect groundcover. Kathy is a life-long gardener. She believes that growing plants should be stress-free and enjoyable. Her philosophy is inspiration over perspiration and is on a mission to turn black thumbs green. Kathy's newest book Groundcover Revolution is a powerhouse of garden wisdom. She also co-authored The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty. Kathy Jentz is the editor and publisher of the award-winning Washington Gardener Magazine, based in Washington, DC.She also hosts the popular weekly GardenDC Podcast, which was recently named Best DC Podcast.

O11ycast
Ep. #57, Monitoring K8s Applications with Shahar Azulay of Groundcover

O11ycast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 40:05


In episode 57 of o11ycast, Jess and Martin speak with Shahar Azulay of Groundcover about monitoring Kubernetes applications, improving the UI experience of observability tools, and utilizing APMs. Shahar shares lessons learned from his storied career in R&D leadership positions, cyber security, machine learning and AI, as well as general advice for developers, SREs, project leaders, and executives.

Heavybit Podcast Network: Master Feed
Ep. #57, Monitoring K8s Applications with Shahar Azulay of Groundcover

Heavybit Podcast Network: Master Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 40:05


In episode 57 of o11ycast, Jess and Martin speak with Shahar Azulay of Groundcover about monitoring Kubernetes applications, improving the UI experience of observability tools, and utilizing APMs. Shahar shares lessons learned from his storied career in R&D leadership positions, cyber security, machine learning and AI, as well as general advice for developers, SREs, project leaders, and executives.

GardenDC
Moss Gardening

GardenDC

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 76:01


In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Annie Martin of Mountain Moss all about gardening with moss. The plant profile is on Orange Cosmos and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with Kim Roman of Square Foot Gardening 4 U, who shares the Last Word on Culinary Herbs. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Show Notes will be available after 1/10/2023. Annie is the author of The Magical World of Moss Gardening. (This is an Amazon affiliate link.) If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 130: Groundcovers versus Ground Covers https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-130.html We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson
713: Kathy Jentz on National Seed Swap Day

The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 39:40


Promoting Biodiversity in Our Gardens and Farms. In This Podcast: Kathy Jentz started National Seed Swap Day to officially celebrate and encourage something farmers and gardeners have been doing for hundreds of years – trading seeds.  She chats with Greg about the origins of the event, what happens at a modern swap, and what the many benefits are for both new and experienced gardeners.  (HINT: It's not just about the seeds!)  Kathy provides valuable information for anyone thinking of attending or organizing a seed swap. Don't miss an episode! visit UrbanFarm.Org/blog/podcast   Kathy Jentz is editor and publisher of the award-winning Washington Gardener Magazine, based in Washington, DC.  She is also the editor of three plant society journals: the Water Garden Journal, The Azalean, and Fanfare, and she hosts the popular GardenDC Podcast, which was recently named Best DC Podcast.  Kathy is co-author of The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City and has a new book, Groundcover Revolution coming out soon, which is available for pre-order now on Amazon.   Her mission is to turn black thumbs green. A life-long gardener, Kathy believes that growing plants should be stress-free and enjoyable. Her philosophy is inspiration over perspiration.   Visit www.UrbanFarm.org/Podcast-by-episode-titles for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library! Kathy Jentz on National Seed Swap Day. urbanfarm.org/seedswapday

GardenDC
Groundcovers versus Ground Covers

GardenDC

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 68:57


In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Gary Lewis of Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants all about groundcovers. The plant profile is on Amaryllis and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with Carol J. Michel, who shares the Last Word on 5 Daily Gardening Tips. You can order* our books at: ~ The Complete Book of Ground Covers: 4000 Plants that Reduce Maintenance, Control Erosion, and Beautify the Landscape ~ Groundcover Revolution: How to Use Sustainable, Low-Maintenance, Low-Water Groundcovers to Replace Your Turf *These books are linked to our Amazon affiliate account and we may earn a few pennies from their sales, but this does not impact your purchase price. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Show Notes will be posted here on 11/29. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 70: Washington vs Washington https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-70-washington.html We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite platform so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Editing: Brandie Bland Show Notes: Jaime Breeden Recorded on 11-26-2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support

Christian Outdoors Podcast
Don't Just Hunt 'Em, Nukem

Christian Outdoors Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 45:53


Pat Newcomb is the innovator of the revolutionary Nukem hunting Blind the fastest grab and go blind on the market.  its design will help the mobil hunter be more successful. Pat is also passionate about his faith in Christ and today we get to hear about his company, and his faith as he shares it with us today. 

GRDC Podcast
Growing community trust

GRDC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 12:41


How much does the general public trust the grains industry? Recent community survey work, made possible through GRDC investment, has painted a clear picture – and the results are surprising. Dr Kieren Moffat and his team have been surveying a diverse cross-section of the community to examine areas of uncertainty such as chemical usage and GMO cropping. It's all part of a the larger Community Trust in Rural Industries project being driven by a number of Rural Research and Development Corporations and industry organisations. Contact Dr Kieren Moffat Voconiq kieren.moffat@voconiq.com More information - Growing community trust video - Groundcover article - Program finds high levels of trust in growers GRDC project code RDC1906-004OPX

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
Stunning Groundcovers that Hold the Soil and Look Good in Rock Yards

Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 58:22


In this show, you'll have a list of the toughest ground covers that hold the soil for erosion control through monsoon rains and look great running across hillsides and rock lawns. You'll be a ground cover pro after this week's show. For more visit signalsaz.com/category/mountain-gardener/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.

Pastoral Poddy
Groundcover management in cropping systems

Pastoral Poddy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 29:39


Ground cover and stubble retention in cropping enterprises is really important for managing soil erosion in western NSW. Dust storms caused by wind erosion not only have a big impact on agricultural productivity but also on towns and cities where dust is quite literally a dirty word. So in this episode we'll talk to a soil conservationist about how to avoid those dust storms and we'll hear from a farmer who's trying a few innovative things like planting into a dry river bed to manage his groundcover and look after his soils. Thank you to our guests John Leys, Soil Conservationist Darren O'Halloran, Farmer Produced and hosted by Edgars Greste for NSW Local Land Services For more information https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/western To get in touch, call 1300 795 299

Chinchilla Squeaks
All-in-one friendly observability with groundcover

Chinchilla Squeaks

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 31:59


On this episode I speak with Shahar Azulay of ground cover who claim an all-in one observability solution with minimal change to your existing application code. Too good to be true? I find out. But they do have a very cheerful interface at least ;) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chinchillasqueaks/message

Paddock Chat
Looking Forward, Not Back - Stabilising Sandy Pasture Paddocks With Low Groundcover FEAT. Geoff Moore

Paddock Chat

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 25:15


In this episode WMG Comms Officer Simon Kruger & Mixed Farming Systems Officer Melanie Dixon are joined by Geoff Moore, Research Scientist at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. When grasshopper issues first arose in the 2021 season in the West Midlands region, Geoff was the first respondent on the ground with the WMG team and our affected members. Geoff specialises in legumes, pastures, livestock feedbase and groundcover among many things, and chats with us as part three in our series focusing on positive producer responses to 2021 seasonal grasshopper and groundcover issues. After monitoring the areas of greatest risk in our region and producing several case studies investigating the response to grasshopper, groundcover and soil erosion, Geoff is able to provide some more background on both producer and department response, as well as detailing several key short, mid and long term tactical and strategic options for dealing with groundcover issues.Geoff and DPIRD have kindly provided some links to extra resources for producers who may be interested in the topics covered during the conversation or those that are hoping to mitigate similar problems in this and coming seasons.Useful Links:https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/pastures/stabilising-sandy-pasture-paddocks-low-groundcoverTagasaste management with Bob Wilson Pasture Cropping - An introduction to the concept and EverCrop project Pasture Cropping - Experiences of innovative growers  Pasture Cropping - Results from the Moora focus site with David Ferris Key steps for successful establishment of sub-tropical grasses with Phil Barrett-Lennard Identifying sub-tropical grass seedlingsSub-tropical grass establishment - machinery demonstrationProducer perspectiveAssessing sub-tropical grass establishmentSaponins and grassesKetosis in cattle with Marion SeymourSupport the show

BIRD HUGGER
Native Groundcovers For Northeast Landscapes With Anna Fialkoff

BIRD HUGGER

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 32:36


In today's episode, we talk with Anna Fialkoff, Ecological Programs Manager at Wild Seed Project.org. Anna has co-authored a guide with founder Heather McCargo called Native Groundcovers For Northeast Landscapes and it is chockful of useful information about native groundcovers, especially for coverage in problem areas in the garden. Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for twice-monthly discussions about restoring native habitat and helping the birds in your backyard. Access the BIRD HUGGER Newsletter here: www.birdhuggerpodcast.com. Send your questions about birds and native gardening to birdhuggerpodcast@gmail.com. (PG-13) St. Dymphna Press, LLC.

GRDC Podcast
Summer chickpeas show red-hot promise

GRDC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 11:55


A 90-day summer chickpea crop could soon be a reality for the north, giving growers a pulse option to plant in February and harvest in June.Researchers involved in the summer chickpea project, made possible through GRDC investment, have spent the summer assessing the performance of 20 chickpea lines across five different locations.As project lead Dr Angela Pattison from the University of Sydney explains, the trial results and yield potential of the system are showing real promise.Contact Dr Angela PattisonThe University of Sydneyangela.pattison@sydney.edu.auMore information - Summer chickpea video- GroundCover story - Turning necessity into opportunity with summer chickpeas- GroundCover story - International resources tapped for heat-tolerant chickpea germplasm for Australian breeding programsGRDC code: UOS2112-003RTX

Talk of Iowa
Groundcovers that get the job done and won't take over

Talk of Iowa

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022


Reiman Gardens Director Ed Lyon joins this episode of Garden Variety to discuss groundcovers. Then ISU's Aaron Steil joins the show to answer your horticulture questions.

Garden Variety
Find the best groundcovers for your yard

Garden Variety

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022


Ed Lyon, director of Reiman Gardens in Ames, helps you find the right groundcover plants for you.

New Southern Garden
Ep. 166- May Q&A Week- Groundcover Maintenance, Soil Mushrooms, Rose Worms, and Transplanting a Rose

New Southern Garden

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 50:52


This week, Nathan answers your questions! One valued listener has sent us a video question about maintaining ground covers and keeping them out of unwanted areas. Then, Nathan takes a look at a photo of some mushrooms growing in garden mulch and talks about the difference between good fungus and bad fungus. Another picture that was sent to us showed some worm damage on roses so Nathan gives some options of clearing up that problem. Lastly, he answers a question about transplanting a rose from one house to another. If you have a question that is burning through your begonias, send it to us via our contact us page or our Facebook and Instagram!

New Southern Garden
Ep. 162- April Q&A Week: Tulips, Bermuda Grass, and Groundcovers

New Southern Garden

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 50:54


This week, Nathan opens up the mailbag to help you in your landscape! Thanks to all who have sent in questions to make this show even more unique! Claudia asks this week about growing tulips and Bermuda grass. Then, Vickie wonders what groundcovers, other than creeping Jenny, would work well growing with other perennials. Be sure to send us your question via our contact us page, Facebook, or Instagram!

Good at Plants Bad at Life
I spy spring flowers!

Good at Plants Bad at Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 43:30


Are you looking for a sign from the plants that it is spring. Are you ready to plant and don't trust the local TV weatherman that winter is finally over? Today we want to discuss with you plants that are some of the earliest flowering plants that you may notice in your area, and how they may be the signal that spring is upon you! Join our hosts Pat Sirois and Lance Roberson as we talk about what plants we are looking for as we travel around to show us spring is in the air.Want to show us your amazing flowers! Has your garden awakened for spring ? Find us on social media at Good at Plants Bad at Life to brag about being out of the cold and into the plants!

SolarPunk Permaculture
Carbon Gardens: Groundcover

SolarPunk Permaculture

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 2:04


Groundcover The term ground cover is a funny one. When I first heard it I went straight to the idea of a carpet on the ground… not the natural type either. When you first meet the ground cover genie, he asks you, “What are you looking for?” Stunned and unsure about this blue cloud of vapor that has appeared in your yard, you and he eventually get to yarning about the various functionalities a specific species of grass blade can wield over the great waterways in time. You relay thoughts as to how some plants can be grown strategically and fruitfully, found on the margins of fields that fluctuate w/ fire, coaxing the fauna found nearby into system beneficiaries. !*Biodiversity blossoms. - You visualise. You speak about the trees as they fall upon the land at scales larger than life itself… The unidentified and seemingly real cerulean spectre ultimately wants you to remember just one thing… …“Soil on which you stand must be covered. Shaded. Protected from the great light in the sky.” - Bellows the… Genie? “MATTER NOT DOES SPECIES!” The psycho continues to leer. *Righto mate, calm down. I hear ya “Seems legit.” You say. And in an instant. Your eyes open to the possibility of the soil and its needs for support. You rub your dome and hold that thought. It is now with you. For good. … And it ought. -------- @mr.betteridge --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/solarpunkpermaculture/message

Spoken Garden Podcast
6 Shasta Daisy Companion Plants - DIY Garden Minute Ep.207

Spoken Garden Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 1:41


Are you looking to match companion plants with your Shasta Daisies? Shasta's, in general, pair well with different heights of perennials, bulbs, evergreen shrubs, and ground covers.  Listen to hear our list! Go to spokengarden.com/207 for a larger companion plant list. If you are planning on late summer and early fall seed sowing, get your Little Dibby today and plant your seeds at the right depth every time! Go to etsy.com/shop/spokengarden to get yours today! We'll see ya in the Garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by The Lookers.

Green and Growing with Ashley Frasca
Groundcovers 7/24/21 Hour 2

Green and Growing with Ashley Frasca

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 33:36


Walter Reeves along with great suggestions for groundcovers, and where Bradford pears have been banned

The Daily Gardener
April 27, 2021 Groundcover Options, Thomas Church, Tulip Clusiana, The First Fine Spring Days, Lawn Gone! by Pam Penick, and Flora the Goddess of Spring

The Daily Gardener

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 20:42


Today we celebrate a 20th-Century Landscape Architect who focused on his client’s desires and needs. This effort to personalize his work made him incredibly successful. We'll also learn about a species Tulip praised for its hardiness and peppermint candy appearance. We’ll hear some thoughts about the first fine spring days. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book that will help you finally replace your high-maintenance lawn with something Sustainable, inviting, and low maintenance. And then we’ll wrap things up with the story of Flora- the Roman goddess of spring.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy.   The Daily Gardener Friday Newsletter Sign up for the FREE Friday Newsletter featuring: A personal update from me Garden-related items for your calendar The Grow That Garden Library™ featured books for the week Gardener gift ideas Garden-inspired recipes Exclusive updates regarding the show Plus, each week, one lucky subscriber wins a book from the Grow That Garden Library™ bookshelf.   Gardener Greetings Send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes, and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org   Curated News The 15 Best Groundcover Plants for Your Garden | Pure Wow | Arricca Elin SanSone   Facebook Group If you'd like to check out my curated news articles and original blog posts for yourself, you're in luck. I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. So, there’s no need to take notes or search for links. The next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community, where you’d search for a friend... and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events April 27, 1902 Today is the birthday of the renowned and innovative 20th-Century landscape architect Thomas Church. Known as the “Dean of Western Landscape Architects” and the “Father of the California Garden,” Thomas - or Tommy as he was known to his clients and friends - is remembered for personalized landscape design. His 1955 book aptly titled Gardens are for Peopledrew on Tommy’s belief that gardens are personal and needed to meet his clients' needs. Tommy wrote, “We're all different - and our gardens and what we expect our land to do for us will vary as much as our demands and our personalities. No one can design intelligently for you unless he knows what you need, what you want,  and what you are like.” Tommy also wrote, “The only limit to your garden is at the boundaries of your imagination.” A pioneer of Modernism in the garden, Tommy’s approach to design came to be known as the “California Style.” Tommy’s California Style included elements that seem pretty standard today: raised beds, low-maintenance, lots of groundcovers, timber decking, kidney-shaped pools, places to sit, clean lines, and asymmetry. Tommy once wrote, “Style is a matter of taste. Design is a matter of principles.” Tommy’s portfolio was comprised of over 2,000 private gardens, but he did some work for Berkely and Stanford and the University of California, Santa Cruz, where Tommy famously said, “Gentle be the hand that lays upon the land.” In addition to his private and university work, Tommy designed the gardens for Sunset Magazine after the headquarters moved to Menlo Park in 1952. Tommy designed the Sunset Garden to encircle an acre of lawn. The trees and plants represent the 17-State circulation area of Sunset Magazine and are grown in four distinct gardens. For instance, there was a dry Arizona desert garden and a wet garden representing the Northwest. Today at Sunset, the redwood trees that were planted from five-gallon cans are now 100 feet tall. In all, there are over 300 varieties of trees, shrubs, and perennials in the Sunset gardens. The annual flower beds are replanted three times a year. Now two aspects of gardening - the amount of expertise the owner had and the amount of free time available by the owner - were both taken into account by Thomas Church. His obituary said, “[Tommy] thought it preposterous to create a garden with exotic fragile plants that need tending for busy people who just like to relax in a garden. He wanted these people to have a tranquil place they could use and enjoy without its upkeep being an albatross around their necks Thus because each garden came from his understanding of its owners -  none of them look the same though they have common elements.” Thomas Church wrote, “When your garden is finished I hope it will be more beautiful than you anticipated, require less care than you expected, and have cost only a little more than you had planned.”   April 27, 1952 On this day, The Knoxville News-Sentinel published a little article about a short, six-petaled, cherry-red, and white species tulip, known as Tulip clusiana - commonly called the Persian Tulip or the Peppermint Tulip. “Pretty and charming is Tulip clusiana, named for the great botanist Clusius, who is said to have grown it in his garden in Flanders. It is known to have been cultivated for more than 300 years.  Louise Beebe Wilder says of it,  “Clusius reported that it was sent to Florence in 1606 with the statement that it had come from Persia.  Parkinson knew it as the early Persian tulip.  Sir Daniel Hall says it is now apparently wild from Chitral (“Ch-eh-trull”) (in Pakistan) to Spain...  Reginald Farrer says it is frequently found in old olive orchards about Cannes (“Can”)”  [Now the] buds are long, slender, and pointed with broad streaks of rose-red up the backs of the white petals. Because of this effect, it is sometimes called the radish tulip. Other names are candy tulip and lady tulip.” Clusiana tulips open with the sun and close at night.     Unearthed Words When the first fine spring days come, and the earth awakes and assumes its garment of verdure, when the perfumed warmth of the air blows on our faces and fills our lungs, and even appears to penetrate to our heart, we feel vague longings for undefined happiness, a wish to run, to walk at random, to inhale the spring. ― Guy de Maupassant, (“Ghee-du-mo-pah-sawnt”) The Complete Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant, Part One   Grow That Garden Library Lawn Gone! by Pam Penick This book came out in 2013, and the subtitle is Low-Maintenance, Sustainable, Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard. In this book, Pam Penick - one of my favorite garden bloggers - shares practical and down-to-earth advice for replacing a traditional, high-maintenance lawn with something endlessly more manageable and inviting. Pam’s book is an inspiring look at the countless options for transforming residential landscapes with low-work flowers, shrubs, ground covers, and native plants mixed with paved or mulched areas.   If you’ve been hesitant to take the plunge and downsize or eliminate the lawn altogether, Pam offers inspiration, reassurance, helpful ideas, how-to’s, and tips. This book is 192 pages of beautiful, low-maintenance, and inviting lawn alternatives from an intelligent and practical garden blogger. You can get a copy of Lawn Gone! by Pam Penick and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $9   Today’s Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart On this day, April 27, the Romans honored Flora - the goddess of flowers and spring. One of the goddesses of fertility and a goddess of eternal youth. Flora was married to the west wind god, Zephyr, and she was the mother of Carpus - a beautiful boy whose name means “fruit.” Today, carpology is the study of fruits and seeds, and a carp is the fruiting body of a fungus. The Latin term “Carpe diem” or seize the day could also be thought of as “Make the day fruitful.” Today, the word flora is a general name for the plants of a region. Now, while the growing season starts with Flora, the goddess of spring, it ends with Pomona, the goddess of the Harvest. And so, the two goddesses - Flora and Pomona - were respectively celebrated at the beginning and end of the growing season. In 1884, the British artist and designer Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones created two beautiful tapestries that depicted life-sized figures of Flora and Pomona. Each Tapestry was nearly 10- feet long, and a backdrop of foliage and flowers surrounds both goddesses. To the Romans, Flora and Pomona were deemed important enough to have their own dedicated priests, temples, and festivals. Flora’s priest was called the Floralis, and her festival was called the Floralia. Established in 240 BCE, the Floralia was a week-long festival loaded with symbolism around renewal and rebirth and celebrated with drinking and flowers. During the festivities, even men wore flowers, and women were allowed to wear bright-colored clothing - something considered taboo otherwise. One of the most beautiful and beloved frescos from this time depicts Flora. Beloved by many, this masterpiece highlights Flora against a green background. She’s wearing a yellow dress, and she’s walking barefoot with her back to us. Her left arm holds a cornucopia basket filled with delicate spring flowers, and her right hand is reaching to pluck a white flower from a shrub. The Flora fresco is housed at the  National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Italy (cat. no. 8834). Finding representations of Flora in art is easy - if you know what to look for. Flora is often shown holding a small bouquet and crowned with a halo of blossoms. And, can you guess what Flora’s special gift was? (Here’s a hint: it was made (naturally) from flowers and was highly valued by the Romans for its medicinal and culinary uses.)     The answer is honey.   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

Spoken Garden Podcast
Which Kinds of Plants to Choose in the New Year - DIY Garden Minute Ep.179

Spoken Garden Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 2:00


The New Year means new plants, right? On this episode we describe 7 different kinds of plants. Listen to learn the 7 different kinds of plants you can add to your garden this year! Our new book, The First-time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers, (new March 2nd release date) covers more about each of these kinds of plants in chapter 1. Go to this episodes webpage at spokengarden.com/179 to see these kinds of plants. Also, pre-order our new book at Amazon or by going to spokengarden.com/sgbooks to find your favorite online book retailer. Also, watch our YouTube garden care videos from our YouTube Channel. And subscribe to this podcast! We'll see ya in the Garden! All rights reserved for Spoken Garden. Music by The Lookers.

MARGARET ROACH A WAY TO GARDEN
Native Groundcovers with Duncan Himmelman – A Way to Garden With Margaret Roach December 21, 2020

MARGARET ROACH A WAY TO GARDEN

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 26:16


I’ve spoken recently on the show about my personal war on certain groundcovers I planted years ago that have turned out to be hideous thugs. Many other gardeners I hear from have likewise come to lament their overly cooperative, spreading... Read More ›

ROBIN HOOD RADIO ON DEMAND AUDIO
A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – December 21, 2020 – Duncan Himmelman on Native Groundcovers

ROBIN HOOD RADIO ON DEMAND AUDIO

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 26:16


I’ve spoken recently on the show about my personal war on certain groundcovers I planted years ago that have turned out to be hideous thugs. Many other gardeners I hear from have likewise come to lament their overly cooperative, spreading... Read More ›

GRDC Podcast
The weeds are evolving – annual ryegrass and wild radish

GRDC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 9:26


Through the careful analysis of more than 18 years of paddock data, we now know that cropping weeds constantly evolve to evade all forms of weed control, including non-herbicide strategies. In this podcast, Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) research agronomist, Dr Mike Ashworth, discusses the evolution of annual ryegrass and wild radish in our cropping systems, and how this information can be used to make strategic weed management decisions. Contact: Dr Mike Ashworth Research agronomist, AHRI mike.ashworth@uwa.edu.au More information: • Evolving weeds video on GRDC YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_NwE2ZdC7U&t=1s • Groundcover online story https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/weeds-pests-diseases/weeds/evolving-weeds-dodge-multiple-management-controls • Integrated weed management tactics https://weedsmart.org.au/the-big-6/

MARGARET ROACH A WAY TO GARDEN
Ken Druse on Groundcovers- A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – October 19, 2020

MARGARET ROACH A WAY TO GARDEN

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 26:34


  What the word “groundcover” means has really changed in the years Ken Druse and I have been gardening. And I’ll admit right here, some of the choices that I made to do the job of covering the ground under... Read More ›

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All Of Us
Avery Ginsberg

All Of Us

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 71:51


Avery https://www.averyginsberg.comGROUND COVER https://www.ground-cover.com/pages/aboutClose to Avery's heart: Gentle Barn https://www.gentlebarn.org Mental Health Resourceshttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.orghttp://www.mhresources.org

Path to Warren Podcast
Episode 52 - Groundcovers instead of Mulch

Path to Warren Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 15:02


In this episode, I share about a recent gardening and landscaping consultation with a homeowner about the question of pine straw vs mulch. I shared my experience with how expensive pine straw can be and how groundcover is a more cost-effective way in the long run. I also shared my favorite ground covers. Consider Snow-N-Summer Asiatic Jasmine.

The Growing Season
The Growing Season, July 11, 2020 - Groundcovers and Standards

The Growing Season

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 53:55


What do you do when you just want to cover it up?On the inside you'd paint it or wall paper it but on the outside?  Let's use a ground cover.  Jack, Lynne and Matt of The Growing Season cover a ton of ground on ground covers.  What to use?  What not to use?  What ground covers will keep first timers out of trouble?  The McFarland's cover all of it.What about planting an accent feature in your garden?  The TGS crew chat about tree form or standard shrubs and how to use them.  Before you plant, let The Growing Season help to guide you out of trouble.Need a visual?  We gotchu.  CLICK HERE. Looking to book a consult for your property with spring finally here?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE. Watch "The Land Line," our LIVE streaming show.  CLICK HERE. 

Outta The Park
The Growing Season July 11, 2020 - Groundcovers And Standards

Outta The Park

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 53:55


The Growing Season July 11, 2020 - Groundcovers And Standards by Barry Davis

Down The Garden Path Podcast
Perennials : Groundcovers

Down The Garden Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 59:29


This month on Down the Garden Path, we are talking all about perennials! From caring for your perennials and new perennials for 2020, to peonies and ornamental grasses...this month we’ll have you growing back for more. In this week's episode, we continue our month-long perennial discussion with a trip into the world of groundcovers. Tune into this week's podcast as we discuss perennial groundcovers: What is groundcover? How is groundcover used as mulch? What are the uses for groundcover in the garden? Are groundcovers invasive? Native groundcovers for each area of your garden receiving sun, partial and shade Perennial groundcovers for each area of your garden receiving sun, partial and shade Our perennial-themed podcasts continue for all of June. Join us each Monday in June for more helpful tips on growing and caring for your perennials. Next up: 22nd: Ornamental Grasses 29th: Unique Pollinator Plants/Attracting Beneficials Each week on Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. We do our best to bring you interesting, relevant and helpful topics to help you keep your garden as low maintenance as possible.

Down The Garden Path Podcast
Perennials: Peonies

Down The Garden Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 59:45


This month on Down the Garden Path, we’re talking all about perennials! From caring for your perennials and new perennials for 2020 to peonies and ornamental grasses, this month we’ll have you growing back for more. On this week's show, we continue our month-long perennial discussion with a trip into the world of peonies. Tune into this week's podcast as we discuss peonies: The different types of peonies: garden, tree and Itoh Learn how to care for each (placement, planting, watering, deadheading, dividing) The notable varieties of garden, tree and Itoh peonies Types of peony flowers: single, Japanese, anemone, semi-double (chrysanthemum and rose types), double (hydrangea globular, golden circle), double-bomb type Peonies bloom from late spring through early summer: discover how you can extend that period by planting various timed cultivars Issues keeping your peonies from flowering Virtual Peony Festival Join us in June for our "Perennial" themed podcasts. 15th: Groundcovers as Mulch 22nd: Ornamental Grasses 29th: Unique Pollinator Plants/Attracting Beneficials Each week on Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. We do our best to bring you interesting, relevant and helpful topics to help you keep your garden as low maintenance as possible.

Down The Garden Path Podcast
Intro to Perennials

Down The Garden Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 60:54


With a new month, comes a new topic on Down the Garden Path. This month we’re talking all about perennials! From caring for your perennials and new perennials for 2020, to peonies and ornamental grasses, this month we’ll have you growing back for more. Tonight, we begin our month-long perennial discussion with an intro to perennials, their care and what’s new for 2020. Tune into this week's podcast as we begin with an intro to perennials: An introduction to 2020 perennials What are perennials and the best ways to care for them Dancing Queen, the 2020 Hosta of the Year Perennial Plant Association's pick for Perennial of the Year: Aralia cordata 'Sun King' Proven Winners' pick for Perennial of the Year: Denim 'n Lace Russian Sage Matt's favourite perennial: Toad Lily Joanne's favourite perennials: Catmint, Rozanne Geranium, Caradonna Salvia Join us in June for our "Perennial" themed podcasts. 8th: Peonies 15th: Groundcovers as Mulch 22nd: Ornamental Grasses 29th: Unique Pollinator Plants/Attracting Beneficials Each week on Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. We do our best to bring you interesting, relevant and helpful topics to help you keep your garden as low maintenance as possible.

Down The Garden Path Podcast
All Planted, What Next?

Down The Garden Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 59:26


This month on Down the Garden Path, we’re exploring "Gardening Beyond the Basics." In this episode, we conclude our month-long discussion on how to take your gardening to the next level with a look at what you should be doing after your garden is planted. Tune into this week's podcast as we discuss what you should be doing this month. Now is the time to bring your houseplants outside and slowly integrate them into your outdoor landscape (hint: very slowly). Joanne and Matthew remind listeners to fertilize indoor flowering plants with high middle-number fertilizer. The importance of watering your vegetable gardens often and deeply. Temperatures are ideal to apply grass seed to your lawn. Now is a good time to do your spring application of nematodes to treat for grubs. Join us in June for our "Perennial" themed podcasts. 1st: Intro to Perennials 8th: Peonies 15th: Groundcovers as Mulch 22nd: Ornamental Grasses 29th: Unique Pollinator Plants/Attracting Beneficials Each week on Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. We do our best to bring you interesting, relevant and helpful topics to help you keep your garden as low maintenance as possible.

The Daily Gardener
August 13, 2019 Nasturtiums, Peter Kalm, the Snowberry, Edward August Von Regal, Benedict Roezl, John Gould Veitch, Tove Jansson, The Orchid Hunter by Leif Bersweden , Add More Groundcover,  Albert Ruth and the Twinflower

The Daily Gardener

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 16:28


Boy, nasturtiums are such wonderful plants aren't they?   August is a time when your nasturtiums look fabulous; even after a summer of blooming their hearts out. Right about now, you’re nasturtiums will bloom better if you remove a few of the center leaves. Opening up the plant a little bit will promote airflow - and allow the sun to shine on the base of the plant.   Nasturtiums are 100% edible.   You can add the petals to any salad - just as you would watercress. In fact, you can make a beautiful sandwich with nasturtium flowers and a little salad dressing.   Jane Eddington shared this idea in the Daily Newsout of New York, in 1928. She wrote,   “If you have never tried a nasturtium leaf spread with a thin mayonnaise between two thin slices of bread and butter, you do not know how pleasant a little bite – in two senses – you can get from this “Indian cress“ filling.   And before I forget, I found this wonderful article on nasturtiums that was featured in the Hartford  current out of Hartford Connecticut in August of  1914.   It had all of these wonderful recipes for nasturtiums   It not only gave some good advice about nasturtium capers and nasturtium sandwiches, but also, a nasturtium sauce for fish, meat, and vegetables, a nasturtium vinegar, and a nasturtium potato salad. I’ll have all of that in today show notes -if you’re geeking out on nasturtiums.   And, here is a little insight on how nasturtiums like to coexist with us: the more we cut nasturtiums - to bring in as cut flowers, or to eat them raw, or as capers - the more they are they will bloom. Regular cuttings seem to encourage more lateral development and therefore you get more flowers.    Win win.   If you protect your plants with burlap or sheets on cold fall evenings, your nasturtiums just might surprise you and bloom well into November.   Brevities   #OTD  Today, in 1750, the botanist Peter Kalm visited Niagara Falls.   Niagara was a natural attraction for Bartness like Kalm who studied under Karla Nas      Niagara was a natural attraction for botanist like Kalm who studied under Carl Linnaeus.   (It was actually Linnaeus who came up with the idea to send trained botanists to Niagara.)   There are no records of the plants that Kalm collected that day. However, botanists suspect that Kalm's Labelia and Kalm's Saint John's Wort were collected there; both would have been named for him by Carl Linnaeus.       #OTD  Today, in 1805, Meriwether Lewis discovered the Snowberry or Symphoricarpos albus.   I love the story of how Lewis came across the Snowberry.   He was really looking for the Shoshone Indians; but he found the Snowberry instead.   Lewis wrote in his journal that he discovered something like a small honeysuckle; except that it was bearing a berry as, "large as a garden pea and as white as wax."   The plant was a true new discovery to the scientific community. And, Lewis showed his botany chops when he said he thought it resembled the honeysuckle because it actually IS a member of the honeysuckle family. The Latin name is from the Greek meaning "fruits joined together", because the berries are clustered in pairs.   The berries aren’t good for eating; they’re pretty tasteless. But, the birds, and especially grouse, love it.    Lewis probably took a specimen of the Snowberry because some of the seeds made their way to Philadelphia. They were given to Thomas Jefferson‘s favorite nurseryman: Bernard McMahan.   Then, McMahan did what he always did; he grew them and sent cuttings to Thomas Jefferson.   Jefferson wrote him in October of 1812  saying that the Snowberries were thriving in his garden.   He gushed that they were,   “some of the most beautiful berries I have ever seen.”        #OTD   Today is the birthday of the Russian botanist Edward August Von Regal who was born on this day  in 1815.   Regal was born in Switzerland - but he lived most of his life in Russia.   Regal worked in a number of botanical gardens, including gardens in Germany and Switzerland.   In 1852, he founded the magazine Garten Florawhere he described all the new species he had encountered.   By 1855, Regal made his final move to Saint Petersburg where he  made his home.   He oversaw the imperial botanical garden and he even started a Russian gardening society, as well as a number of journals.   Regal was a very hands-on botanist. When he went to St. Petersburg he immediately addressed the setup and the level of excellence. He changed how all the plants were arranged and rebuilt the green houses (most of which were heated by hot water). Regal loved to arrange plants in groups  based on geography. For instance, he would have an area for plants of St. Petersburg, and an area for the plants of Siberia, and an area for the plants of North America, and so on.   And if you’re a fan of Curtis's botanical magazine  which was started by William Curtis (who was employed at Kew), you’ll appreciate knowing that volume 111 is dedicated to Edward August van Regal.     #OTD  Today is the birthday of Benedict Roezl who was born on this day in 1823 in Czechoslovakia. Roezl was probably the most famous collector of orchids during his lifetime. Roezl had an interesting life. As a gardener, he traveled all over Europe. He was also the founder of a Czech botanical magazine called Flora.    Eventually, Roezl made his way to the United States. He was making his way south to Mexico, so after first landing in New York, he went to Denver. There, he collected the Yucca angustifolia.   Roezl indeed ended up in Mexico. For a time, he owned a restaurant. But he was also trying to make a business out of growing a nettle that is called the Boehmeria niveawhich produces a fiber that can be harvested.    Roezl was a tinkerer. He had built a machine to extract the fiber from the Boehmeria and he had brought it to an exhibition. Someone asked if his machine would be able to extract fiber from an agave. When Roezl attempted to try it, his hand got entangled in the machine and was crushed. The accident changed his life and he begin collecting plants full-time.   Roezl used an iron hook in place of his amputated hand; it made him popular among the locals who brought him plants.   Roezl started collecting for Frederick Sander who was known as the king of orchids. But  it was really Roezl that made it all happen. Although, as a collector, he was a bit of a mess. Still, Roezl collected over 800 orchids from Mexico and South America, along with thousands of other plants like agaves and cacti. In Columbia, he discovered the Zambia Roezlii; the tallest and oldest orchid of all.    Even though Roezl was 6‘2“ tall, and had that imposing iron hook for a hand, during his collecting days, Roezl was robbed 17 times and, once, even attacked by a jaguar. Roezl collected for Sander for 40 years.   At the end of his life, Roezl  returned to Czechoslovakia. His country welcomed him home with open arms and he was honored by the Russian czar. When he died at home in his bed, his funeral was attended by the Austrian emperor.   Today, there is a statue of Roezl in Prague. It’s located on the southern end of Charles Square - if you happen to go.       #OTD Today is the anniversary of the death of the nurseryman and botanist John Gould Veitch who died on this day in 1870.   The Veitch Nursery dynasty was a force in the British nursery trade. Their dominance was born out of the idea to hire their own plant hunters to collect exclusively for them. John Gould Veitch became a plant hunter himself.  He’s remembered for collecting in Japan and in Australia where he once complained that the seeds of many plants,   “were so tiny he did not know if he was collecting seed or dust.“   John Gould Veitch's life was cut short by tuberculosis. He died when he was just 31 years old.     Unearthed Words “Every year, the bright Scandinavian summer nights fade without anyone's noticing. One evening in August you have an errand outdoors, and all of a sudden it's pitch-black. It is still summer, but the summer is no longer alive.” ― Tove Jansson, The Summer Book Today's book recommendation: The Orchid Hunter by Leif Bersweden     The subtitle of the book is "A young botanist’s search for happiness. Bersweden was 19 years old, when he set off on a project to see all 52 species of wild orchid in Britain and Ireland. Over one summer, as he passed his gap year, before going to Oxford University. Bersweden was 12 years old when he asked his mom about plants. He’s continued to learn about them ever since.   Bersweden attempted to see and photograph the wild orchids of the UK in a single season. He’s a talented writer and a passionate plantsman. I won’t spoil it for you - you’ll have to read for yourself whether he completes his quest. The book is funny, enthusiastic, and brilliant      Today's Garden Chore Add more ground cover   I feel like you could add this to do to your garden chores throughout the growing season.   Carpeting the ground with ground covers is one of the best ways to combat weeds. It’s also one of the best ways to help your garden feel lived in.   The best part about ground covers is they will often do quite well in areas where grass may struggle.   Shade loving ground covers, like Lily of the Valley or Bugle Weed are wonderful options.    And, wouldn't you rather have a Johnny Jump Up or a Sweet Violet, than some unwanted weed in the garden?          Something Sweet  Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart   Today, in 1892, the botanist Albert Ruth collected a plant in Sevier County that he thought was Partridge Berry.   Over 40 years later, this specimen ended up at the University of Tennessee.   The year was 1934, and the University of Tennessee’s herbarium had been destroyed in a fire which was especially sad since the herbarium was par excellence and contained over 30,000 specimens.   But, the botanist and university professor, AJ Sharp, rose to the challenge. He put out the call for new specimens from botanists all over the globe and they sent them.   Albert Ruth's Partridge Berry made its way to Dr. Sharp. When he saw it, Dr. Sharp immediately recognized that the Partridge Berry was not the plant that he had been sent. It was an obvious mislabel. Instead, what Sharp was looking at, was the twin flower; the flower named for Carl Linnaeus, the Linnea Borealis – a plant that is extremely delicate.    Although it can be found in Greenland and Alaska and Scandinavia, it has not been known to be found in the Smoky Mountains. And, no one has ever been able to find the spot where Ruth found this twin flower. There of been two attempts to locate it led by Dr. Peter White out of the University of North Carolina.   White cautions for anyone attempting to search for it in the great Smoky Mountains to  take heed. He said the two things you need to botanize in the great Smoky Mountains are excellent rock climbing experience and a great life insurance policy.         Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 44: Great Groundcovers

Let's Argue About Plants

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 43:51


There isn’t much a great ground cover can’t do. It can crowd out weeds, stop erosion, fill in the gaps between larger perennials, and even soften the edges of walls and curbs. However, not all ground covers are created equal. The best ones require little care, look great in multiple seasons, and mass out quickly. Steve and Danielle discuss some of their favorite candidates for this laundry list of objectives in this LAAP episode. Their recommendations include perennials and shrubs that fit the bill. Horticulturist Joann Vieira weighs in with several ground cover options that she has used in the past at botanic gardens and private gardens alike. This episode starts off with Danielle *finally* gifting Steve with a few plants that he’s been wanting for years. Listen now to find out which ones.   Expert testimony: Joann Vieira, is the director of horticulture for the Trustees of Reservations in Massachusetts.   

New Southern Garden
Ep. 24- All About Groundcovers!

New Southern Garden

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2019 49:57


Groundcovers are those (usually) tiny little plants that really draws the garden together and helps guide you from place to place. Other than being beautiful, groudncovers also help to suppress weeds, maintain soil moisture and temperature, and prevent erosion. In this episode, Nathan reveals the purpose and different kinds of groundcovers you can utilize in your garden. So, come on! We’ve got a lot of ground to cover!

In Your Backyard
23: Groundcovers For Florida In Your Backyard June 18, 2019

In Your Backyard

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 50:00


Gardening expert, Teresa Watkins discusses alternative groundcovers for Florida landscapes with University of Florida Lake County Extension Agent, Brooke Moffis. Sponsored by Sunniland Professional and All Natural Fertilizers (https://sunnilandcorp.com/) Subscribe to "In Your Backyard" free #gardening monthly newsletter. (http://www.she-consulting.com)

GRDC Podcast
Growing legumes in acid soils

GRDC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 13:51


We sometimes hear about the rundown of Phosphorus nutrient deep in the soil profile and a deal of research is being conducted right now into Deep P Placement and the benefits derived from that. Well just recently research in south eastern Australia has attempted to address another issue deep in the soil profile and that is soil acidity or low pH and its effect on legume yields. Work undertaken by Dr Helen Burns and Mark Norton from NSW DPI has looked closely at this problem and a new GRDC publication will detail this complex issue for growers and their advisers. Download the Publication 'Legumes in acidic soils - maximising production potential' here: https://grdc.com.au/legumes-in-acidic-soils Further information: Dr Helen Burns (02) 6938 1947 email: helen.burns@dpi.nsw.gov.au More info: https://grdc.com.au Subscribe: https://grdc.com.au/subscribe For LIVE Events go to https://grdc.com.au/events Get the latest from GroundCover: https://grdc.com.au/groundcover PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/grdc-podcast/id1435125424?mt=2 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theGRDC TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theGRDC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegrdc/

GRDC Podcast
Optimising weed control with crop row spacing

GRDC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 11:26


As a form of weed control in crops reducing row spacing can have a significant impact on weed populations. By reducing crop row spacing the biomass of the weed are reduced but what's even more important is weed seed numbers are dramatically reduced. These were key messages delivered to grain growers at a Weedsmart conference where Paul McIntosh from the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative was a speaker. Also addressing the growers was a farmer from NSW who told of his experience with overcoming a serious weed issue on his property by reducing crop row spacing. Chris Roche and Paul McIntosh pass on their experiences in this podcast. Further information: Paul McIntosh AHRI Agronomist m: 0429 566 198 e: paul@pulseaus.com.au More info: https://weedsmart.org.au/the-big-6/ Subscribe: https://grdc.com.au/subscribe For LIVE Events go to https://grdc.com.au/events Get the latest from GroundCover: https://grdc.com.au/groundcover FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theGRDC TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theGRDC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegrdc/

GRDC Podcast
Grain Storage Bunkers

GRDC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 7:55


From time to time a grain grower might be in the position of needing temporary on-farm grain storage. One options for storing grain is a Bunker or grain pad. In this podcast Philip Burrill from Queensland's department of Agriculture & Fisheries' post harvest team and a member of GRDC's national grain storage extension team discusses what to consider if planning to construct a bunker or grain storage pad. Further information: Philip Burrill Senior Development Agronomist, Postharvest Grain Protection Department of Agriculture and Fisheries mobile 0427 696 500 e: philip.burrill@daf.qld.gov.au www.daf.qld.gov.au Hermitage Research Facility 604 Yangan Rd., Warwick QLD. 4370 DAF Customer Service Centre 13 25 23 More info: http://storedgrain.com.au Adding grain storage video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2PndQdkNRHEXfx7v0hPuJXJ_8y5P8jCD Subscribe: https://grdc.com.au/subscribe For LIVE Events go to https://grdc.com.au/events Get the latest from GroundCover: https://grdc.com.au/groundcover PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/grdc-podcast/id1435125424?mt=2 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theGRDC TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theGRDC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegrdc/

GRDC Podcast
Adding Grain Storage & Hygiene

GRDC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 10:58


After harvest can be a good time to think about your future on-farm grain storage capacity. In this podcast Philip Burrill from Queensland's department of Agriculture & Fisheries' post harvest team and a member of GRDC's national grain storage extension team discusses what to consider when planning new on-farm grain storage and provides tips about storage hygiene. Check out Grain Storage Bunker podcast: https://soundcloud.com/grdc/grain-storage-bunkers Further information: Philip Burrill Senior Development Agronomist, Postharvest Grain Protection Department of Agriculture and Fisheries mobile 0427 696 500 e: philip.burrill@daf.qld.gov.au www.daf.qld.gov.au Hermitage Research Facility 604 Yangan Rd., Warwick QLD. 4370 DAF Customer Service Centre 13 25 23 More info: http://storedgrain.com.au Adding grain storage video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2PndQdkNRHEXfx7v0hPuJXJ_8y5P8jCD Subscribe: https://grdc.com.au/subscribe For LIVE Events go to https://grdc.com.au/events Get the latest from GroundCover: https://grdc.com.au/groundcover PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/grdc-podcast/id1435125424?mt=2 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theGRDC TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theGRDC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegrdc/

GRDC Podcast
Deep placement of P&K

GRDC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 11:00


GRDC funded research is revealing the importance of managing nutrient availability to the crop deeper in the soil profile. On this podcast, David Lester from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), joins Darling Downs farmer John Alexander to talk about the encouraging results of trials in which phosphorus and potassium were placed deep below the soil surface. Links: https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/north/2016/08/delving-deeper-into-deep-banding http://agronomyaustraliaproceedings.org/images/sampledata/2017/176_ASA2017_Lester_David_Final.pdf Contact: David Lester Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) 07 4529 1386 david.lester@daf.qld.gov.au More info: https://grdc.com.au Subscribe: https://grdc.com.au/subscribe For LIVE Events go to https://grdc.com.au/events Get the latest from GroundCover: https://grdc.com.au/groundcover PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/grdc-podcast/id1435125424?mt=2 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theGRDC TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theGRDC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegrdc/

Your Gardening Questions
Less Intrusive Ground Cover Options

Your Gardening Questions

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 4:00


Your Gardening Questions covers the gamut of gardening questions from our Plant Talk Radio listeners. Over the phone, or by email, Fred answers them all. Facebook - planttalkradio www.planttalkradio.com fred@planttalkradio.com Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, or http://www.subscribeonandroid.com If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in iTunes. Here's how -http://pleasereviewmypodcast.com/your-gardeningquestions. Discover more podcasts like this at Circle270Media Network - http://www.circle270media.com

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Your Gardening Questions
Less Intrusive Ground Cover Options

Your Gardening Questions

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 4:00


Your Gardening Questions covers the gamut of gardening questions from our Plant Talk Radio listeners. Over the phone, or by email, Fred answers them all. Facebook - planttalkradio www.planttalkradio.com fred@planttalkradio.com Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, or http://www.subscribeonandroid.com If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in iTunes. Here's how -http://pleasereviewmypodcast.com/your-gardeningquestions. Discover more podcasts like this at Circle270Media Network - http://www.circle270media.com

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Focus on Flowers
Creepers: Exploring Groundcovers

Focus on Flowers

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2012 2:00


May, in my Midwestern garden, is when a lot of creeping plants bloom.

It's Hot in Here
Groundcover News and Uganda

It's Hot in Here

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2012


Audio:[audio:http://annarborcalling.com/wcbn-2012-01-09-120001-EST.mp3] January 9th show with Susan, Rissa, and Marquise of Ann Arbor’s Groundcover News! Later, an interview with Jennifer about her research in Uganda.

Focus on Flowers
Groundcover Phlox

Focus on Flowers

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2011 2:00


There are about 70 different types of phlox, both short and tall. The short ones are used as groundcovers, and their palette is made up of the cool colors.