Podcasts about Horticulture

In this episode, we're excited to feature Andrea Doonan, an ecological landscape designer based in San Diego who is transforming how we think about residential landscapes. Andrea specializes in designing spaces that connect people with nature while incorporating regenerative and sustainable practices.  Her award-winning landscapes have been featured on garden tours and in publications throughout California. Beyond her design work, Andrea is deeply committed to education—teaching sustainable gardening practices through the G3 Green Gardens Group in partnership with the Metropolitan Water District, and mentoring emerging professionals through the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, where she also serves on the board.  Andrea's approach combines ecological function with artistic beauty, creating habitat gardens and implementing watershed-wise methodologies that address California's water challenges. She's passionate about collaboration and giving back to her community through involvement in food, garden, placemaking, and art initiatives.  Join us as we explore Andrea's journey, her design philosophy, and her vision for creating landscapes that truly sustain both people and planet. 

November 8, 2025 - Texas Lawn and Garden Hour by Neil Sperry

November 8, 2025 - Texas Lawn and Garden Hour by Neil Sperry

November 8, 2025 - 1PM KLIF by Neil Sperry

November 9, 2025 - 8AM WBAP by Neil Sperry

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Update from Asgrow Technical Agronomist Lance Tarochione.RFD Radio affiliate and IHSA segment with Shawn Temple from WMOI/WRAM.Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim and RFD Radio content coordinator Collin Schopp. 

How do you landscape a luxury island resort in the blazing heat of the UAE? On this episode of Roots of Success, Simon Smith, Director of Horticulture and Landscape for Wynn Resort, reveals the relentless pace and monumental scale of his latest project: an integrated resort requiring 500,000 plants, 7,000 trees, and an elite team of 9,000 employees. Host, Chris Psencik, digs into the inside story of Simon's journey across continents, the innovative strategies behind sourcing plants worldwide, and the transformative power of intentional team building and training. A must-listen for anyone who loves stories of growth, leadership, and landscaping on a breathtaking scale. THE BIG IDEA:   All big things start with small innovations. KEY MOMENTS:  [03:50] Horticulture Career Journey [09:21] "Transforming Work in Ras Al Khaimah" [11:06] "Reflecting on Career Journey" [13:43] "Teamwork Drives World-Class Success" [17:24] Massive Plant Nursery Operations [22:36] Plant Quarantine and Recovery Process [26:28] Building and Managing Successful Teams [27:49] Preparing for Luxury Hotel Launch [32:50] "Sustainable Workshop Design Process" [35:58] "Building 'Win Way' from Scratch" [38:10] Starting Fresh for Excellence  QUESTIONS WE ANSWER  What are some challenges faced when managing landscape projects across vastly different climates and cultures?  How can a team of landscapers effectively adapt Western business practices to projects in the Middle East?  What strategies might be used for sourcing and transporting thousands of plants and trees from various countries for a large-scale resort project?  How does the use of innovative equipment and data management systems impact large landscaping installations?  What are the complexities involved in setting up irrigation systems in a region with limited natural water resources?  What role does specialized training and certification play in maintaining high horticultural standards for an international workforce?  How can landscape management approaches foster a strong and collaborative team culture on multi-year, high-budget projects?  In what ways does integrating sustainability, such as battery-powered equipment and efficient water usage, shape modern landscaping on luxury resorts?  How do you ensure smooth collaboration and communication among teams composed of various nationalities and languages?  What is the importance of creating a dedicated off-site nursery and training center when preparing for a resort opening of unprecedented scale? 

Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Evan Hultine and IFB Assistant Director Policy Development and Advocacy Allie Speer discuss the resolutions process leading up to the IFB Annual Meeting in December. An update on the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027.

In the race to decarbonize agriculture, the spotlight often falls on carbon sequestration, genetics, and alternative proteins. But have we overlooked something that's right in front of us? Electricity.Mike Casey is a self-described “tech bro turned farmer” from Cromwell, New Zealand. Mike runs what's believed to be the world's first fully electric farm, made up of 21 electric machines, from irrigation systems and frost-fighting fans, to electric tractors and forklifts. His business is aptly named Electric Cherries, where power is generated from renewable sources on-farm. Mike says this has enabled him to save tens of thousands on energy costs every year, while also developing a business model for farming that's both profitable and low-carbon.Sarah and Mike discuss:How an old diesel pump kicked off Mike's electrification crusadeThe economics of going electric on a farm (and is it only possible in New Zealand or on a cherry farm?)What electric machinery changes (and doesn't) about running a farm business Why farmers stand to benefit from the shift away from centralized, fossil fuel power generation to decentralized renewable energyMike is also the CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, a movement helping Kiwis switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy. His mission is simple: make electric technology an economic no-brainer for every farmer and household.Useful Links:On-Farm Electrification isn't an equipment change, it's a systems change, Agtech So… What?Electric Cherries,  Evoke Ag presentation by Mike CaseyElectric Farms Report, Rewiring AotearoaThe future of (decentralized) fertilizer, with Jupiter Ionics (Tenacious portfolio company)For more information and resources, visit our website. The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe the information is correct, we provide no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.

Illinois Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year, Erikka Coletta, librarian and interventionist at Maple Elementary School in Loves Park.Monthly update from Olivia Hoots with the Illinois Beef Association.  Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Rodney Knittel previews his upcoming micro talk at the IFB Annual Meeting in Chicago next month.  

Lincoln Trail College President Tona Ambrose details the school's new Career & Technical Training Center, which broke ground last month. Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello discusses his military service on this Veterans Day.  Weather talk with Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto.  

Anna Mudeka talks to Ken Crowther about the Norfolk Apple Press and how apple juice is made. For more information: https://bit.ly/446QOkb #orchards #applejuice #localproduce == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy Also, don't forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Essex is fast becoming a centre of excellence for wine making with the Crouch Valley leading the way for vineyards. Martin's Lane Vineyard produces high quality Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and classic grape varieties. It supplies English producers and makes own label wines as Graham Martin tells Ken Crowther. More information on the vineyard is here: https://bit.ly/3LWDZTe #vines #redwine #whitewine #rose == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy Also, don't forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Mark Gregory from Landform UK talks to Ken Crowther about designing and preparing for future Chelsea Flower Shows. #flowershows #events #designing == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy Also, don't forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken Crowther talks to Mike Smith, Director of Meadow Croft Garden Centre in Battlesbridge, Essex, about preparing for spring sales. #violas #pansies == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy Also, don't forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Meet the next generation driving Australian horticulture forward. Erin Cranwell, Rashan Walia, and Dylan Bellchambers share their journeys, insights, and hopes for the industry — from workforce and compliance to stronger grower and consumer connections.Vegalogue is the podcast from AUSVEG, the peak body for Australia's vegetable, potato, and onion industries, where we examine the pressing issues and latest developments in our sector. Thanks for listening! You can find out more about AUSVEG and the Australian vegetable industry at ausveg.com.au. Subscribe to our newsletter, or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, or Tik Tok.

Bert Cregg is a professor of Horticulture and Forestry in Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.Cregg talks about the Christmas tree industry's place in Michigan's economy and says there are plenty of trees available for those who want them this season. He talks about the latest MSU research on Christmas trees and says that climate change is likely already impacting the industry. And he shares his tips for selecting, caring for, and properly disposing of a real tree.Conversation Highlights:(0:29) - Talk about Michigan's Christmas tree industry and its economic impact in the state.(1:27) - What's your background, and how did you originally become interested in studying Christmas trees?(2:31) - What are your and MSU's research interests and activities in this area? (6:25) - How's the supply this year? Are there plenty of trees to go around for all who want them?(8:25) - Is climate change impacting the industry? If so, how?(11:30) - Compare and contrast real and artificial trees and their respective impacts on the environment?(14:53) - What are your tips for selecting, maintaining, and properly disposing of a real Michigan Christmas tree? (20:04) - What is the Michigan Christmas Tree Association?Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for November, Samantha O'Neill from Athens High School in Menard County.Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting provides monthly update. Pioneer agronomy segment with John Kultgen.  Joe Camp with Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

Discount link for Botanic Bootcamp.MOLLY HENDRY BIOMolly toggles the worlds of design and plants as both a trained horticulturist and landscape architect. She has stepped out to create her own garden design studio, Roots and Ramblings, where she does design work for folks in the Birmingham, Alabama area and beyond. With this studio, Molly is most interested in the intersection between people and places. She loves designing gardens for "hands in the dirt" gardeners, focusing on how design is not just a masterplan on a piece of paper, but an ongoing dialogue between a person and a place... often with a spade in hand!Up through July 2023, she was the Associate Director of Gardens Support for the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens for 5 and a half years. There she was actively involved in the horticultural and design development of the 26 unique gardens that make up Birmingham Botanical Gardens. One of her top honors is that she spent 10 months living in the UK, sinking her hands into the soil at some of the top gardens across the country as the Garden Club of America's 2016–2017 Royal Horticultural Society's Interchange Fellow. You can learn more about Molly by visiting her website Roots and Ramblings and by following her on Instagram @mollshendry.THE PLANTASTIC PODCASTThe Plantastic Podcast is a monthly podcast created by Dr. Jared Barnes.  He's been gardening since he was five years old and now is an award-winning professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX.  To say hi and find the show notes, visit theplantasticpodcast.com.You can learn more about how Dr. Jared cultivates plants, minds, and life at meristemhorticulture.com.  He also shares thoughts and cutting-edge plant research each week in his newsletter plant•ed, and you can sign up at meristemhorticulture.com/subscribe.  Until next time, #keepgrowing!ecologyconservationflowerhome and gardenwater conservationgardeninggardening in texasgardensgardengarden writingtexas gardenssciencewater wisenaturewildflowerswildflowerhorticulturetexasbook authorflowersplantplants

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"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow.  Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine breaks down the energy bill approved by the Illinois General Assembly during the fall veto session.  Seth Laurence at RFD Radio Network affiliate WEZC talks IHSA playoff football.Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim, and RFD Radio Content Coordinator Collin Schopp.  

This week on Cultivating Place, Host Ben Futa is in conversation with Rebecca McMackin, a dedicated public servant working in the context of ecological horticulture. Rebecca is on a mission to empower more people to grow more plants in more places while cultivating empathy, compassion, and advocacy for the natural world. We last heard from Rebecca here on CP in 2021, and a lot has happened in her growing life since then! Rebecca is an ecologically obsessed horticulturist and garden designer. She lives in the woods of Connecticut, writing, lecturing, and designing gardens. She is a public servant, dedicated to bringing beauty and biodiversity to all corners of our cities. Her TED Talk has been viewed more than a million times. She has a widely read monthly Full Moon Newsletter, "Grow Like Wild," sharing forward ecological horticulture research around the world, general horticultural dismay, and growing “gossip,” as she likes to say, all of which you can subscribe to on Substack as writing and, now, a podcast version as well.  Prior to all this, Rebecca spent a decade as Director of Horticulture of Brooklyn Bridge Park, where she managed 85 acres of diverse parkland organically and with an eye towards habitat creation for birds, butterflies, and soil microorganisms. Their research into cultivating urban biodiversity and ethical management strategies has influenced thousands of people and entire urban park systems to adopt similar approaches. Enjoy! Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you for listening over the years, and we hope you'll continue to support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow and engage in even more conversations like these. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. To read more and for many more photos, please visit www.cultivatingplace.com.

Hunter Shike from Unity High School in Tolono details his participation with a 4-H livestock judging team from Illinois that won the 4-H division at the American Royal in Kansas City last month. Monthly visit with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. Farmer Rock Katschnig discusses his relationship with Pioneer.   

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November 1, 2025 - 1PM KLIF by Neil Sperry

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November 2, 2025 - 8AM WBAP by Neil Sperry

Illinois Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet winner Gracie Murphy.Monthly chat with Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Specialist Rachel Brown.Paul Wappel at the Illinois Department of Transportation cautions about deer-vehicle collisions.University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Ken Johnson discusses overwintering potted plants.  

The state's horticulture industry lobbies for changes to South Australia's Local Nuisance Act.Scientists identify a little-known algal species linked to SA's devastating algal bloom.Grain producers push for the re-registration of double strength mouse bait.

President, Michael Gildea, and Vice President of PGMS, Vince Jagodzinski joined Meg in Louisville during the annual Professional Grounds Management Society Conference. The trio discuss the importance of being involved in industry groups and the imacpt it can have your career. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode:  Recapping the conference and theme of PGMS  How industry organizations can transform your career  Partnership between PGMS and SFMA  LEAD: Leadership Education Cohort Program powered by PGMS  A little bit more about our guests...  Michael Gildea is the President of PGMS and Director of Horticulture for the Chevy Chase Club.  Vince Jagodzinski is the Vice President of PGMS and Grounds and Field Testing Manager for Stanley Black and Decker. 

Illinois Ag in the Classroom update from Kevin Daugherty.Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation Class of 2027 fellow Andy Vigna. Learning about the Martin family of Logan County receiving an award from PepsiCo.Weather talk with DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick.  

Coverage of U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson, a member of the House Ag Committee, visiting the Ogle County farm of Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan.Pioneer agronomy segment with Scott Eversgerd.  Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

This episode of the Hort Culture podcast kicks off with a spirited, lighthearted debate among the hosts about the definition of "peak fall" and where the line between autumn and winter truly lies. Following this seasonal discussion, the episode features guest Daniel Wilson, Director of the University of Kentucky's Robinson Center, a unique facility in Eastern Kentucky that integrates extension, research, and student learning as a land-grant mission hub. Wilson discusses the center's critical role and the ongoing, intentional rebuilding efforts following the devastating July 2022 flood, which destroyed eight of the center's thirteen structures, with a grand opening for the new "campus feel" set for Spring 2026. Beyond its traditional agricultural studies on row crops, the center is crucial for regional horticulture and sustainable Appalachian land use, providing site-specific data and research on crops like mushrooms, ginseng, and elderberry. Wilson highlights the impactful Heirloom Seed Project, a post-flood effort where the center's horticulturalist grew specific heirloom beans on their hop trellises to harvest and return the seeds to families who had lost their multi-generational seed stock, directly linking the center's research to the region's heritage and recovery.Robinson CenterRobinson ForestRobinson Center Wood Utilization CenterRobinson Center FacebookQuestions/Comments/Feedback/Suggestions for Topics: hortculturepodcast@gmail.comCheck us out on Instagram!

Autumn is here on the Talking Heads podcast - as the last vestiges of Summer in the garden dodge the wet and windy weather while trying to give the last hurrah before that inevitable but pleasantly seasonable slide into the hibernation of winter. But gardeners never sleep so Lucy and Saul are still out and about in their plots plying the horticultural trade they both love. So join them both for more horti-waffle and insights into the life of the modern, professional gardener.The Autumn peak has been and gone, and leaves are dominating the ground especially with the squally winds and rain - it's still quite mild though! The big news in the industry at the moment though is the RHS State of Gardening Report, a deep dive into everything gardening especially what our indistry contributes to the economy, health, the environment and to society in general, an interesting and often eye opening look at why Horticulture is great! Also launched recently is the RHS Horticultural Hub, for those gardeners who know their onions and want to get into a more in depth look of their favourite hobby or job.Instagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensLinkedIn link:Saul WalkerIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Grace Murphy of Macomb reflects on her time as a state and national FFA officer as she heads to the National FFA Convention.  Marlon Eilts with COUNTRY Financial discusses COUNTRY's "Sport Your School" promotion with the IHSA.  Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim, and RFD Radio Content Coordinator Collin Schopp.  

Soybean Cyst Nematodes, Tar Spot and Moldy Corn K-State Swine Day Research in Horticulture   00:01:05 – Soybean Cyst Nematodes, Tar Spot and Moldy Corn: K-State row crop plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre starts the show as he provides an update on soybean cyst nematodes, tar spot and moldy corn. Protect Your Soybeans Next Year Corn Grain Quality Late-season Tar Spot Update   00:12:05 – K-State Swine Day: The show continues with K-State Extension swine specialist Mike Tokach as he highlights the 2025 K-State Swine Day along with the research and innovations happening in the swine industry. K-State Swine Day   00:23:05 – Research in Horticulture: Director of the K-State Horticulture Research and Extension Center in Olathe, Cary Rivard, ends the show discussing their work in grafting tomatoes, agrivoltaics and high tunnels.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Brian Knifong with Nutrien Ag Solutions discusses Nutrien's presence at the National FFA Convention. Alexa Skirmont with Precision Conservation Management highlights PCM's relationship with IL Corn.  Illinois Farm Bureau local government update from Brenda Matherly and Ryan Tate. Pioneer agronomist Jason McVicker talks Pioneer Vorceed Enlist and PowerCore Enlist corn.

Sean Welch from the Illinois FFA Center highlights Illinois' presence at the National FFA Convention.Montgomery County Farm Bureau manager Katie Wilson provides a Manager-to-Manager segment with St. Clair County Farm Bureau manager Allyson Lauzon.Blake Miller with Syngenta discusses managing fertilizer robbing weeds.Monthly segment with the Illinois Pork Producers Association.

Illinois Ag in the Classroom Administrator of the Year Karen Jones from St. Mary's Grade School in Pontiac. Managing weeds with Liam Vincent from BASF.  Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford.  

Retiring National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider reflects on his time in office.  Pioneer agronomy segment with Brad Mason.Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.

In this fall-themed episode, hosts Alexis, Brett, Jessica, and Ray (the “Plant People”) celebrate the season with a mix of food talk, laughter, and horticultural insights. They kick things off sharing their favorite pumpkin-inspired treats— from homemade pumpkin bread to smoked butternut mac and cheese and even pumpkin tortilla chips.The conversation transitions into the episode's main topic: fall leaf color in Kentucky and beyond. The group discusses the science behind color change — how cool nights, warm days, and moderate moisture bring out the best reds, oranges, and yellows. Ray explains how a good growing season followed by a slightly dry fall concentrates sugars in leaves, leading to vibrant anthocyanin-driven reds. They also talk about the impact of Kentucky's record-dry August, wondering how it might affect 2025's color display.Listeners learn about useful resources like the ExploreFall.com foliage map and Kentucky Tourism's fall color tracker, which show when and where to find peak color. The hosts share personal sightings — from maples just beginning to turn to the rich reds of burning bush and sassafras — and discuss how elevation, frost timing, and species type influence local color patterns.The team also dives into some fascinating plant physiology, explaining how the green pigment chlorophyll fades to reveal yellows and oranges already present in leaves, while reds form later from sugar accumulation. Their side conversation about variegation and plant adaptation connects the science of leaf color to everyday gardening.The episode wraps up with everyone's appreciation for leaf-peeping season, favorite scenic drives, and plans to visit Kentucky's Red River Gorge and other colorful fall spots.Explore FallKentucky Tourism Fall Color TrackerThe 2025 Fall Foliage Prediction MapQuestions/Comments/Feedback/Suggestions for Topics: hortculturepodcast@gmail.comCheck us out on Instagram!

Welcome to today's episode, where we'll be diving into a topic that's been a hot topic for the UK horticultural industry—the EU Reset, announced in 2025. In this episode, we're joined by Sally Cullimore and Jennifer Pheasey from the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA). Both have been at the forefront of lobbying for change and advocating for the horticulture industry's needs. They'll talk with co-host Michael Perry, through the details of the reset, what it means for businesses, and how the HTA has worked tirelessly to ensure that the sector's voice is heard. Find out more: www.hta.org.uk Series 19 is sponsored by Queen & Fine, the new floral design studio created byt co-host Ellen Mary! From fabulous one off bouquets to weddings, events, offices and installations.  Check out the website:  www.queenandfine.com and on Instagram @queenandfine

In this conversation, Cam shares his journey from working in nurseries to running his own landscaping business, Abcam. He discusses the importance of horticultural knowledge, effective employee management, and the tools and technology that support his operations. Cam emphasizes the need for both business and horticultural skills to succeed in the landscaping industry, and he highlights the value of building strong client relationships. The discussion also touches on pricing strategies, the role of automation, and the importance of adapting to changing circumstances in business.

Welcome to the Little Shop of Horticulture! Gardening is a joy, but in honor of the season, we discuss the spooky side of gardening - invasive plants, daunting diseases, and woeful weeds. Learn about the goth garden trend and the perfect plants to use to create your own eerie escape.

Michelle Reeser West, Director of Horticulture for Pointer Landscape and primary host of the Garden Hotline, is joined by Flo Smith from the Missouri Botanical Garden. They walk through what to do and what not to do in the fall garden including why you might leave perennials standing, when to prune hydrangeas and boxwoods, how to protect trees and shrubs for winter, and how to help drought stressed plants recover. Flo shares insight from the Kemper Center where she works as a horticulturist and serves as a plant doctor. They also highlight Missouri native picks like Service Berry and point listeners to Kemper Center resources, the horticulture answer service, and seasonal events at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Autumn is here on the Talking Heads podcast - as the last vestiges of Summer in the garden dodge the wet and windy weather while trying to give the last hurrah before that inevitable but pleasantly seasonable slide into the hibernation of winter. But gardeners never sleep so Lucy and Saul are still out and about in their plots plying the horticultural trade they both love. So join them both for more horti-waffle and insights into the life of the modern, professional gardener.It's squally out there! With the podcast being recorded on the eve of Storm Benjamin's arrival, Saul and Lucy are turning their thoughts to one of the major autumn tasks - leaf clearing. While it's key to get this fallen foliage off the lawns, is it essential to remove autumn leaves from borders? The duo give this concept practical consideration. And it's been an incredible year for apples, this year, so much so that Stonelands has produced tonnes of fruit. Lucky Plymouth listeners can get their hands on this prestigious harvest - Saul explains how.Instagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensLinkedIn link:Saul WalkerIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Erin Silva, Ph.D. https://cias.wisc.edu/directory/17158/FoA 280: Organic Farming Myths and Realities With Erin SilvaI wanted to invite Erin Silva back on the show to hear about her continued work with farmers that are going down the path of organic AND regenerative. On the surface, those two farming approaches are easy to get behind: let's try to reduce our dependence on synthetic chemistry and let's try to build soil health over time while still farming intensively and profitably. But in practice, there are tradeoffs. To promote more living roots on the soil through cover crops, as one example, farmers need a way to terminate those cover crops and using herbicides for that is really really helpful. So I'm intrigued about how farmers are making these systems work and how scientists like Erin our doing the critical research to understand how these practices can work on more acres for more farmers. So that is what today's episode is all about, and for context I'll give you a brief bio on our guest. Dr. Erin Silva is an Associate Professor and State Extension Specialist in Organic and Sustainable Cropping Systems in the Department of Plant Pathology as well as the Director for the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at UW-Madison. Her research influences the strong organic sector that contributes to Wisconsin's agricultural economy, with Wisconsin second only to California as the state with the greatest number of organic farms. In continued support of these farms and the organic sector within the state, nation, and globally, her research and scholarly contributions continue to be directed in the broad area of the biology and agroecology of organic crop management, with emphases on cover crops, soil health, and genotype/ environment interactions. Dr Silva earned her Ph.D. in Horticulture at Washington State University.

Author, creative consultant, and horticultural therapy practitioner Jessica Murnane (a WANTcast favorite!) joins us today on the WANTcast to talk about discovering horticultural therapy, building an offline-first business, and the very real mental, physical, social, and emotional benefits of getting your hands in the dirt.  In this episode, we dig into (pun intended) community vs. solo practices, rethinking social media for your values (and sanity), how nature rituals can rewire scarcity mindset, and so much more.   WE TALK ABOUT: What horticultural therapy actually is — and why it's not pseudoscience Starting something new while opting out of the social media hamster wheel (and what to do instead) Using nature and horticultural practices as mindset shift metaphors Why group nature experiences often light people up more than going it alone Simple, accessible practices for anyone to try Monetization, meaning, and choosing your “hard” when your work is mission-driven and more!!   LINKS: Jessica's horticultural therapy practice: Basker Gardens Inside & Outside on Substack Inside & Outside Podcast One Part Plant: A Simple Guide to Eating Real, One Meal at a Time Know Your Endo: An Empowering Guide to Health and Hope with Endometriosis All four of Jessica's past WANTcast episodes ~ Subscribe to SELF-TALK SUNDAYS on Substack: http://womenagainstnegativetalk.substack.com Follow Katie on Instagram: http://instagram.com/katiehorwitch Get WANT YOUR SELF!: http://wantyourself.com Learn more about Katie: http://katiehorwitch.com Learn more about WANT: http://womenagainstnegativetalk.com ~ IF YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE, DON'T FORGET TO: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and your favorite podcast platform!  

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