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In the final episode of the Invasive Plant Series Bob, Greg and Sam outline several possible paths that the common person can undertake to help turn the tide of invasive plants. From education and community driven initiatives to pushing market changes through purchasing power, we can all do a small part to make a big difference. Related Episodes: Walnut Woods, Invasive Plants, Lawns, Gardening for Moths with Jim McCormac, The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy For more information, we recommend these sources: Native Plant Education and Volunteer Opportunities with Civic Garden Center Native Plant Education with Active Outdoors Native Plant Gardening Intro Cincinnati Volunteer Opportunity with Cincinnati Parks
Bob chats with Jim McCormac the co author with Chelsea Gottfried of Gardening for Moths: A Regional Guide. Find out why gardeners can and should attract specific moths species to their properties and how to do it. Our source for this episode is the book Gardening for Moths: A Regional Guide by Jim McCormac and Chelsea Gottfried. Related episodes: The Nature of Oaks with Doug Tallamy and Bats with Merlin Tuttle
Why are moths always cast as the villain? What's the difference between a moth and a butterfly? We'll find out today in this special bonus episode! Let's sit down for a chat with botanist and photographer Jim McCormac to talk about his new book Gardening for Moths. Jim and his co-author Chelsea Gottfried have written a book unlike any other available on the market!Gardening for Moths is the first book to show midwestern gardeners and naturalists why they should attract specific moth species to their properties and how to do it. The book's stunning color photographs and intriguing facts reveal the fascinating world of these insects, inspiring readers to incorporate moth-loving native plants into their landscapes. You can order your copy of this incredible new book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Gardening-Moths-Regional-Jim-McCormac/dp/082142520XFollow Jim's blog to learn more about his work and check out some beautiful photography at: http://jimmccormac.blogspot.com/Connect with us!IG: @small_house_farmFB: @smallhousefarmYT: @smallhousefarmYou can support our podcast by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smallhousefarmwww.seedsandweedspodcast.com Small House Farm has everything you need for your holiday shopping! Books, herbal products, botanical artwork and so much more. Make it a handmade holiday with Small House Farm. The Seeds and Weeds Podcast is made possible in part by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company - America's top source for rare and heirloom varieties from around the world, and publisher of The Whole Seed Catalog. Their 2024 catalog is chock full of heirloom goodness; new varieties, recipes, stories, and gorgeous photographs! Order yours now at www.rareseeds.comSupport the show
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 13, 2022 is: fastidious fass-TID-ee-us adjective Fastidious means "showing extreme care when doing something." Less commonly, it may be used to describe a person who is difficult to please. // The handbags have clearly been made with fastidious attention to detail. // The quality of food and service at the restaurant should appeal to even the most fastidious diner. See the entry > Examples: "Curran kept fastidious notes on woolly-bear coloration in an attempt to link them to weather patterns." — Jim McCormac, The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch, 2 Jan. 2022 Did you know? Fastidious comes from Latin fastidium, meaning "aversion" or "disgust." Fastidium is believed to be a combination of fastus, meaning "arrogance," and taedium, "irksomeness" or "disgust." (Taedium is also the source of tedium and tedious.) In keeping with its Latin roots, fastidious once meant "haughty," "disgusting," and "disagreeable," but the word is now most often applied to people who are very meticulous or overly difficult to please, or to work which reflects a demanding or precise attitude.
In early June, a nesting pair of piping plovers was found in Maumee Bay State Park, the first sighting in Ohio in over 80 years. We talk about the shorebird and more with lifelong naturalist, photographer and author Jim McCormac.
In early June, a nesting pair of piping plovers was found in Maumee Bay State Park, the first sighting in Ohio in over 80 years. We talk about the shorebird and more with lifelong naturalist, photographer and author Jim McCormac.
Some of us get outside year-round. Most of us really get out when the weather turns warm. We take a look at the best daytime nature excursions in Ohio with lifelong naturalist Jim McCormac.
John reminisces his childhood growing up in Ohio and visiting the natural areas of the state with Naturalist Jim McCormac. Jim is now retired from the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, but he will always hold a love for the flora and fauna of the Buckeye State.
Bill interviews Ohio birding legend Jim McCormac about his lifelong fascination with nature, his career preserving special places and creatures in Ohio, and his many other accomplishments. Jim is the author of several books; he guides birding and photo tours; and he is one of the few people to see both a red-cockaded woodpecker and a Bachman's sparrow in Ohio! Listen to the banter of these two old friends.
Bill interviews Ohio birding legend Jim McCormac about his lifelong fascination with nature, his career preserving special places and creatures in Ohio, and his many other accomplishments. Jim is the author of several books; he guides birding and photo tours; and he is one of the few people to see both a red-cockaded woodpecker and a Bachman's sparrow in Ohio! Listen to the banter of these two old friends.
In a rebroadcast with Ohio naturalist Jim McCormac, Ken discusses winter birding
Ken and Ohio naturalist Jim McCormac discuss bird migration.
Ken and naturalist Jim McCormac discuss migrating birds and butterflies.
Ohio naturalist Jim McCormac visits Ken to talk about nature's connections.