Podcasts about maryland extension

Hey Listener, This month it's hip to be square as we discuss a favorite herb of our, MINTS! Mints are a common herb of the genus Mentha that are widely used in cooking, cosmetics, and popular medicine. Join us as we share some fun facts about mints, their history and chatting about how to grow it in your own garden. Mint Resources - Drying and preserving herbs - https://extension.umd.edu/resource/harvesting-and-preserving-herbs/ The Big Book of Herbs: A Comprehensive Illustrated Reference to Herbs of Flavor and Fragrance The Wonderful Activities of the Genus Mentha: Not Only Antioxidant Properties We also have our Native Plant of the Month: Lyre-leaf Sage (Salvia lyrata), Bug of the Month:blue-winged scoliid wasp (Scolia dubia) , and Monthly garden tips (so much to do in May). We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc, University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hey Listener, This month's episode discusses the most popular weed on the block:  the Dandelion. Dandelion, or Taraxacum officinale, is an extraordinary plant. We're sharing some fun facts its history and chatting about why some people like them and others dislike them.We also have our Native Plant of the Month: RAMPS! (Allium tricoccum), Bug of the Month: Spiny witch hazel gall aphid (Hamamelistes spinosus), and Monthly garden tips. We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc, University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we are revisiting a favorite topic of ours: STARTING SEEDS! Starting seeds inside can be a fun way to enjoy gardening before you can put plants in the ground.   With the right light and simple equipment, growing transplants is easy.  In this episode, we discuss the equipment you need to start your transplants and give you some tips to get going. To find your frost-free date check out the National Gardening Association website:  https://garden.org/apps/frost-dates/ We also have the Native Plant of the Month ( Smooth Alder), Bug of the Month (Mourning Cloak Butterfly), and Monthly garden tips. We don't discuss starting native seeds in this episode, but you can learn more about them by visiting the UME HGIC website.  We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc, University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hey Listener In this month's episode, we are joined by Extension Specialist in Commercial Horticulture, Dr. Andrew Ristvey, to discuss the in and out of soil amendment & fertilizers. We cover the benefits of amending your soil, the difference between an amendment & fertilizer, what are the different types of Nitrogen fertilizers, how to adjust soil pH.  As always, it is always a great time to get a soil test to help tell you how to amend your soil.  For more information about soil testing and to find a soil testing lab near you, check out the University of Maryland Extension Home and Garden Information Center soil testing website. (https://extension.umd.edu/resource/soil-testing-and-soil-testing-labs/),  or check with your local extension office. University of Georgia Fertilizer Calculator: https://aesl.ces.uga.edu/soil/fertcalc/Purdue Turf Fertilizer Calculator - https://turf.purdue.edu/fertilizer-calculator/Maryland TT-115We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc, University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hey Listener We are bringing in the New Year agina by playing some more Garden Trivia with Stephanie Pully and Kaitlyn Baligush from the UME Master Gardener Office. This time all the questions are based on past episodes.  Feel free to play along with us. There are four categories, each with five questions:Scary PlantsBug of the MonthNative Plant of the Month Garden Tips of the MonthAnd a Bonus Question at the end.  Were Stephanie and Kaitlyn able to stump us? You will have to listen to find out.  We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc, University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hello Listener!  This is our last episode of the year, but, it's a Gobble of a good time! This month we are joined by Bob Long of Maryland DNR to talk about wild turkeys. Turkey habitat? Jake vs Tom? What is a snood? Why turkeys are better then deer?  And More.... Resources about Turkeys - Wild Turkey in Maryland - Maryland DNR webiste Maryland 2024 Wild Turkey Survey SummaryThe turkey noise found in this episode are from the National Wild Turkey Federation. https://www.nwtf.orgIf you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc, University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

 Hey Listener! It's almost Halloween, so we are counting down some common toxic plants you might find in your landscape or even inside your home.  This includes Lillies,  Poison Ivy, Water Hemlock and Vegetables that could kill!Resources - For Human Poisoning you'll need to call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.Pet PoisoningASPCA Animal Poison Control Center  (888-426-4435) Pet Poison Helpline  (800-213-6680)Which Lilies Are Toxic to Pets? - ASPCANorth Carolina Extension Gardener Plant ToolboxColorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. “Guide to Poisonous Plants”The University of Wisconsin-Madison website on storing tender bulbs for the winterWe also have our: Native Plant of the Month - Hearts-a-bursting (Euonymus americanus) Bug of the Month -  White witch moth ( Thysania agrippina )Garden Tips of the Month If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. The GarWe currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here. If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc, University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all wit...

 Hello Listener, This month, we discuss mushrooms with our friend Jose Prieto-Figueroa of The Bay Mushroom.  Jose and his wonderful wife, Bianca, have grown specialty mushrooms for over 10 years.  Jose answers some of our mushroom questions, such as: what a fungus is, why we see them in the fall, how he grows them on his farm, and some tips for how to cook them.We skipped our Native plant, bug, and tip of the month this month, but they will be back next month. Information about Psathyrella aquatic:https://msafungi.org/underwater_mushroom/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20120233/ We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here. If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc, University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all wit...

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss enhancin our landscapes and backyards for our feathered friends, BIRDS!   We cover some fun bird facts, types of bird feeders and seeds, and list some plants that will bring the bird to your yard.  Urban Bird Treaty program: https://www.fws.gov/program/urban-bird-treatyFlorida Extension Website about Bird feeders and seeds:  https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW192Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/ https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/bring-birds-back/ Audubon Society: audubon.orgWe also have our: Native Plant of the Month - Devil's Walking Stick ~37:30Bug of the Month –  Northeastern Wheel Bug ~42:15Garden Tips of the Month – ~47:30We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here. If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason Inc, University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. We were listed on Feed Spot 30 Best Maryland Education Podcasts list.

Over the past decade or so there has been much debate about whether open-pollinated and heirloom varieties should be the preferred choice for gardeners over hybrids. And there's been even louder discussion (arguments) over GMOs or genetically engineered plants. Why all the fuss? We're getting a bit sciencey today. I mean, more than usual. We're discussing the difference between all these types of plants, when and how they are appropriate to use in our home gardens, and what, if any, implications genetic engineering has on our choice of food at the grocery store and the farm stand. Let's dig in! References and Resources: Vote for me in the Women in Podcasting Awards! Just Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook Group Save on a Magic Mind Subscription with code justgrowsomething20 Hybrid or Open Pollinated - Garden.org https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/files/ef130.pdf Choosing Bt Sweet Corn Varieties | University of Maryland Extension (umd.edu) The True Story of Golden Rice, the Genetically Modified Superfood That Almost Saved Millions (foreignpolicy.com) Transgenic Virus-Resistant Papaya: The Hawaiian 'Rainbow' was Rapidly Adopted by Farmers and is of Major Importance in Hawaii Today (apsnet.org) Pinkglow® pineapple (pinkglowpineapple.com) In Search of the Real Jersey Tomato (Part I) (Archived) Rutgers 250 Tomato | Rutgers Research

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss our least favorite summertime pest, the Mosquito. We felt very itchy while doing this episode. We review some basic mosquito biology, common species and diseases they transmit in Maryland, and give some tips on how to reduce your chance of getting bitten.- NPR - A Guide To Mosquito Repellents - MDA Mosquito Control Program We also have our: Native Plant of the Month - Blue Huckleberry ( Gaylussacia frondosa ) ~29:00Bug of the Month –  Stick Insects ~32:00Garden Tips of the Month – ~39:00We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners; whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to find out if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5 min survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here. If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason Inc, University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. We were listed on Feed Spot 30 Best Maryland Education Podcasts list.

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss non-bee pollinators with Madeline Potter.  We discuss beetles, flies, moths, and wasps, what flowers they like, and how we can support pollinators in our home gardens. This month, we skipped the Native Plant of the Month, Bug of the Month, and Garden Tips of the Month. We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners, whether you've listened to all of our episodes or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to find out if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here.  If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason Inc, University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. 

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss butterflies and the Smithsonian Butterfly Pavilion at National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. with  Arthur Earle.Arthur answers all our questions about the behind-the-scenes part of running a butterfly show.  We talk about why butterflies are important. Arthur gives us some fun butterfly facts about poop and why butterflies like booze.  This month we skipped the Native Plant of the Month, Bug of the Month, and Garden Tips of the Month. We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners, whether you've listened to all of our episodes or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to find out if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here.  If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason Inc, University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. 

Hello Listener, Sorry for the late episode. We had some computer issues and had to redo this episode. This month, we discuss something near and dear to our hearts–shopping for plants.  We have some great tips to help you make wise purchases with regard to landscape plants. Marylanders Plant Trees Program- $25 off coupon for native tree species at participating nurseries: https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/MarylandersPlantTrees/Print-Your-Coupon.aspx We also have our: Native Plant of the Month - Redbud- Cercis canadensis (~ 30:35)Bug of the Month – Cabbage White Pieris rapae (~35:50)Garden Tips of the Month – ( ~43:15)We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners; whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to find out if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5 min survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here.  If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason Inc, University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. 

In this captivating episode sponsored by Freedom Federal Credit Union, host Rich Bennett delves into the fascinating world of Chesapeake Bay oysters with a distinguished panel of experts: Matthew Scales, seafood marketing director at the Maryland Department of Agriculture; Don Webster, a regional specialist with the University of Maryland Extension; and Nick Schauman, a passionate oyster farmer and restaurateur.The discussion opens with a brief nod to Rich's recent culinary adventures before quickly shifting focus to the main attraction: the vital role of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay's ecosystem and their resurgence as a culinary delicacy. Matthew Scales introduces the concept of "merroir," explaining how the unique flavors of oysters are influenced by their environment. Don Webster provides a historical perspective on oyster cultivation and the challenges overcome to revive the industry, including disease resistance and modern aquaculture techniques. Nick Schauman shares his personal journey in the oyster business, highlighting the importance of sustainable practices and community engagement.Listeners are treated to an exploration of the science behind oysters, their environmental benefits, and the various ways they can be enjoyed, from raw to grilled. The episode emphasizes the importance of oyster shell recycling and concludes with a lively discussion on the best oysters in the United States, with a unanimous nod to Maryland's superiority.Sponsored by Freedom Federal Credit Union, "The Oyster Odyssey of Chesapeake" offers a rich tapestry of stories, insights, and facts that not only educate but also inspire a deeper appreciation for one of Chesapeake Bay's most iconic treasures.In-Person: Saturday, April 13th ::: Virtual: All April!Click here to learn moreRage Against Addiction Rage Against Addiction is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting addicts and their familiFreedom Federal Credit Union HELPING YOU REACH YOUR FINANCIAL DREAMSDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingFacebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingInstagram – Harford County LivingTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Recorded at the Freedom Federal Credit Union StudiosHosted on BuzzsproutRocketbookSquadCast Contests & Giveaways Subscribe by Email ...

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss cane berries with University of Maryland Extension Agriculture Agent for Wicomico County, Dr. Haley Sater. Some berry good resources: Mid-Atlantic Berry GuideHaley's Fact sheet new fact sheet - Start Growing Thornless Blackberries UME Home and Garden Information Center Fruits for the Home Garden webpage.We also have our: Native Plant of the Month - Spring beauties- Claytonia virginica (~31:35)Bug of the Month –  Spotted Wing Drosophila  (~ 36:20)Garden Tips of the Month – (~42:20)We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners; whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to find out if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5 min survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here.  If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason Inc, University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. 

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss some more exciting animal mating habits in the Mid-Altalitic region. This year, we discuss Eastern Hercules Beetles, Dogbane Leaf Beetles, Blue Crabs, and the iconic Bald Eagle. We start the episode with garden news and an update about the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.    Check out the official press-release from USDA for additional info.We also have our:  Native Plant of the Month -  Crowsfoot club moss (~39:10)Bug of the Month –Horned fungus beetle (~ 42:40)Garden Tips of the Month – (~50:00)The DNR webpage about salinity in the bay.We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners; whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to find out if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5 min survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here.  If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason Inc, Jazz music is Smooth Jazz Chaz by Theodore ShapiroUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. 

Hey Listener We are bringing in the New Year with a game of Garden Trivia! Stephanie Pully and Kaitlyn Baligush from the UME Master Gardener Office are joining us with some fun trivia questions. Feel free to play along with us. There are four categories, each with three questions: Botany (~1:53) Soils (~8:14) Entomology (~13:09)Native and Invasive Plants (19:46)**Bonus Question ( ~27:19) Were  Stephanie and Kaitlyn able to stump us? You will have to listen to find out.  If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about the University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Its hosts are Mikaela Boley, Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes, Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel, senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).  Theme Song: By Jason Inc  

This year, we are taking a break from our spooky plant list to instead talk about a spooky, cute group of insects STINGING CATERPILLARS! Don't let their cuteness fool you; these incredible insects can string if touched, so BEWARE and keep your hands to yourself. We also have our:  Bug of the Month – Antlions.  (~29:45)  Native Plant of the Month - Little bluestem- Schizachyrium scoparium (~37:15)Garden Tips of the Month (~40:25) If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).  Theme Song: By Jason IncPhotos: Buck moth caterpillar - David Cappaert, Bugwood.org Io Moth Caterpillar- Lacy L. Hyche, Auburn University, Bugwood.org Puss moth caterpillar - Lacy L. Hyche, Auburn University, Bugwood.orgWhite Flannel moth caterpillar -  Lacy L. Hyche, Auburn University, Bugwood.orgSaddleback caterpillar - Joe Culin, Clemson University, Bugwood.org Stinging rose caterpillar-  Joe Culin, Clemson University, Bugwood.orgHag moth caterpillar - Jerry A. Payne, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org American dagger moth - Joseph LaForest, University of Georgia, Bugwood.orgMilkweed tussock moth caterpillars - David Cappaert, Bugwood.org Antlion - Joseph Berger, Bugwood.orgLittle Bluestem - Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org 

 Hey Listener, Gold and yellow hues are the undeniable colors of autumn. In this episode, we discuss one of our favorite yellow-blooming perennial plants–Goldenrod. With its pretty yellow flowers, long blooming seasons, and high wildlife value, What is not to love about these fantastic native plants? Mikaela also counts down her top pick of goldenrod for different gardens (~17:10). Her goldenrod bloom chart can be found here. We also have our:  Native Plant of the Month - Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) (~22:45)Bug of the Month – Goldenrod Bunch Gall Midge  (~33:35)Garden Tips of the Month (~39:15) If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).  Theme Song: By Jason Inc 

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, Dr. Shauna Henley (a Senior Family and Consumer Sciences Educator with the University of Maryland Extension) returns to the podcast to discuss canning those summer fruits and vegetables. She will tell us a bit about the history of canning, what supplies you need (~5:20), the difference between canning with a hot water bath and pressure canning (~9:53) , common mistakes (~16:00),  and give us some resources on where to find recipes (~18:34). National Center for Home Food PreservationUSDA's Complete Guide to Home CanningWe also have our:  Native Plant of the Month - Ghost pipes (Monotropa uniflora) (~32:05)Bug of the Month – Bluet Damselfly (~34:50)Garden Tips of the Month (~40:28) If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).  Theme Song: By Jason Inc 

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we are talking about two common household pests: ants and termites. While both live in colonies and can enter our homes, they have very different lifecycles and social structures. Some of them are nuisance pests, while others can cause damage to our homes. This episode will cover how to tell ants and termites apart, their life cycles, and control methods ( Ants ~6:45, Termies ~19:10). We also have our:  Native Plant of the Month - Wild mint (Mentha arvensis)- ~ 24:25Bug of the Month –  Golden-backed snipe fly ~ ~28:30Garden Tips of the Month - ~31:30 If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).  Theme Song: By Jason Inc 

I sat down to chat with master gardener Stephen Dubik to talk about how to tackle pesky weeds, invasive plants, and successful fruit and vegetable gardening! Stephen Dubik is a Professor and the Program Coordinator of the Environmental Horticulture and Sustainable Agribusiness Program (HORT) at Montgomery College since 1988.Mr. Dubik also works part-time for the University of Maryland Extension where he serves as the Coordinator for the Montgomery County Master GardenerProgram. Manages over 400 active volunteers who provide professional assistance in the area of environmental/ornamental through a telephone hotline, plant clinics, demonstration gardens and a speakers group.Resources:Home and Garden Information CenterMontgomery County Pesticide Law Montgomery County Master Gardeners MD on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram , and YouTubeProducts Mentioned:Safer Play Pre-emergent for weeds: - https://greenearthagandturf.com/products/branch-creek-10-0-2-pre-emergent-weed-killer45% Vinegar (horticultural vinegar) - https://amzn.to/3CCrLY6Avenger Weed Killer (non-toxic)  -  https://amzn.to/3qHZBIuFabric bags for gardening - https://amzn.to/3pbxcu1Learn about cover crops - https://www.sare.org/resources/cover-crops/Row Cover: - https://amzn.to/3NyFgyqPreen Pre-Emergent Week Preventer for Vegetable Garden - https://amzn.to/3NCGnxdCreate your own leaf mold - https://thriftdiving.com/recycle-leaves-mulch/Raised Garden Beds Plant Based Wood Sealant - https://amzSupport the showClick to send me an email to share your thoughts with me on this episode! Connect with me on Instagram @ThriftDiving. WANT TO LEARN TO USE POWER TOOLS? I'm creating an online power tools 101 course to help you get over the fear and intimidating of using tools to become empowered with power tools! Sign up here for more info! https://thriftdiving.com/toolsSubscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribeSubscribe to my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdivingLet's Connect! Blog YouTube Instagram Facebook Pinterest TikTok Twitter

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we are excited to Celebrates National Pollinator Week. ( June 19-25, 2023).  A pollinator is any animal that visits flowering plants and moves pollen from flower to flower, which helps plants reproduce, making fruits and seeds. In North America pollinators include bees, butterflies, moths, flower flies, beetles, and wasps.  Worldwide, approximately 1,000 plants grown for food, beverages, fibers, and spices need to be pollinated by animals.We also have our:  Native Plant of the Month - Beardtongues (Penstemon digitalis and P. hirsutus) ~16:40Bug of the Month – Fig wasps (Agaonidae sp.) ~21:18Garden Tips of the Month - ~30:00 If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

The height of the gardening season in the northern hemisphere is on the horizon which means peak time for gardening questions! Today we dig into why rhubarb might not turn red when ready to harvest, what the numbers on fertilizers mean and why the source matters, battling asparagus beetles, and preventing garden damage from animals during drought. If you've got a gardening question, I'd love to hear it! Send me a message on social media, email me, use the link below to send me a voice message or jump into the Just Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook group! Episode Resources: Asparagus beetles in home gardens | UMN Extension The Asparagus Beetle: Organic Control Tips – Mother Earth News How and When to Fertilize Your Vegetable Garden | The Old Farmer's Almanac Garden Fertilizer Basics | University of Maryland Extension (umd.edu) Buy One Get One Free from Elm Dirt: Use Code WOLFCREEK Other Resources: Say Thank You! Just Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook Group Check out how you can become a patron on Patreon Follow me on Instagram JustGrowSomethingPodcast.com Merchandise | Just Grow Something Positively Farming Media Podcast Playlist on Spotify --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justgrowsomething/message

 Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we are excited to welcome back  Jon Traunfeld, Principal Agent and Program Director of the fantastic UME Home and Garden Information Center. 2023 is UME HGIC year of the Sweet Potato, and  Jon is here .o give us some tips about growing and harvesting them, and in return, we share recipes for eating them with him.We also have our:  Native Plant of the Month (Mountain laurel) ~36:00Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kaugnh4I4tEBug of the Month – (pink-spotted hawkmoth)   ~40:40Garden Tips of the Month - ~45:00We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners; whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to find out if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5 min survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here.  If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with returning guest Stanton Gill, Extension Specialist in IPM and Entomology with University of Maryland Extension, and co-owner of MacBride and Gill Falcon Ridge Fruit Orchard in Westminster, MD, about growing Serviceberries and Saskatoons in the Mid-Atlantic USA. The plant profile is on Bearded Iris 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 horticulturist and Washington Gardener Magazine's InsectIndex columnist Carol Allen, who shares the Last Word on arborist wood chips. Show Notes will be posted here on 5/2/2023. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month!  See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 82: Persimmons and Other Unusual Fall Fruits with Stanton Gill https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-82-persimmons.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 139: Bountiful Berries https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-139-bountiful.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 Editing and Show Notes: Jessica Harden Recorded on 4-29-2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

Hello Listener,  In this month's episode, we're talking about selecting and growing small fruits and fruit trees. With spring blooming around us, many garden centers and stores will have fruit trees and small fruit shrubs for sale. Creating a home orchard can provide a source of delicious fruit. However, fruit trees and shrubs have their own unique challenges.  In this month's episode,  we discuss tips for planning your orchard, growing small fruit (~11:05), tips for growing tree fruit (~27:53) and native fruits (~38:15). We also have our:  Native Plant of the Month - Serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.) ~43:30Bug of the Month –  Plum Curculio ~47:30Garden Tips of the Month - ~52:38We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners; whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to find out if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5 min survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here.  If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hello Listener, In this month's episode, we are talking to Paul Goeringer, a University of Maryland Specialist with the UMD Agriculture Law Education Initiative. We have some great questions regarding homeowner and property rights to put Paul on the spot today. We discussed Maryland HB322 (~3:27), overhanging trees (~12:15), fence laws (~15:30), dealing with damage to your yard (~18:40) and Maryland Right to Farm Law (~26:50). You can find Paul's podcast, the Maryland Risk Management Education Podcast, here: https://marylandagpodcast.org/ We also have our: Native Plant of the Month - Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) (~30:40)Bug of the Month –Spruce Spider Mite (Oligonychus ununguis) (~34:40)Garden Tips of the Month (~39:47) We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners; whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to find out if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5 min survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here.  If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. 

Hop lovers, put your attention to Maryland where this month brewers and growers there released a beer with a hop that is native to the state and unlike anything else found elsewhere. The brewer and researcher behind it are here to share the story. Last week in Maryland state officials, brewers, growers, and enthusiasts gathered at the Milkhouse Brewery to taste some beers that have recently been brewed with the Monocacy hop.  As you'll hear from Tom Barse at Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm and Bryan Butler at the University of Maryland Extension,  this hop has been in plain sight for forty years and because of a farmer with an appreciation for the plant, as well as it being strategically located on the farm it was able to grow and thrive until it was eventually tested. Now it's available for brewing and tasting. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guests: Tom Barse & Bryan Butler Sponsors: All About Beer Tags: Beer, Maryland, Hops, Agriculture, History, Ale

Hello Listener,  We love some fun facts and lists so in this episode we will talk about some of intriguing animal mating and courtship habits, to celebrate the month of Valentine's. We cannot cover them all but we picked some of our favorites including honeybee, horseshoe crabs, daddy long legs, slugs, and dragonflies. We also have our:  Native Plant of the Month - Crane fly orchid (Tipularia discolor) – ~26:00Bug of the Month – Biting midge in the family Forcipomyia  ~29:20Garden Tips of the Month –~ 33:40 We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners; whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to find out if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5 min survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here.  If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.   

Hello Listener, It is almost 2023, but you can still do some chores in your garden this year. In this episode, we talk about the winter garden chores Rachel has been doing, and Mikaela and Emily have been putting off. We also talk holiday plant care (16:00), including caring for living trees (19:00) and fresh cut trees (28:10).  Link to our survey: go.umd.edu/gardenthymeThe effect of Christmas lights on trees: NPR Science Friday. Thank you all for listening. See you next year! - Mikaela, Rachel & Emily If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. 

Hello Listener,  It's Spooky Season! In this month's episode, we sit down with Leslie Sturges of the Bat Conservation & Rescue of Virginia to talk about bats. We chat about how much we love bats and why you should also. She tells us all about the types of bat you can find in Maryland (9:53), Whitenose syndrome (17:03), how bats rear their young (23:24), and echolocation (25:50). We also put some of the vampire and other bat myths to rest (40:30). We also have our:  Native Plant of the Month - American Persimmon (51:15)Bug of the Month - Twisted winged parasites (45:01) Garden Tips of the Month (58:25)If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. 

 Hello Listener,  Fall is almost here, and we are ready. Nothing signals the start of fall like the changing of the leave. In this episode, we discuss what causes the leave to change color. It was also really hard to choose, but we picked our top 5 trees with the best fall color.  We also have some suggestions for shrubs, grasses, and flowers that make great additions to the garden in the fall. We also have our:  Native Plant of the Month - New England Aster ( ~37:22 )Bug of the Month - Paper wasps (~41:30)Garden Tips of the Month  (~49:15)If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. 

Brief summary of episode:Patricia “Trish” Moore grew up in the Parkville area of Baltimore County and knew from an early age she wanted to be an artist. Moore who not only is a professional graphic designer for the University of Maryland Extension office, but she is also a part-time teacher at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore. The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Office of Open StudiesThe series is produced with the generous support from Maryland Institute College of Art, Office of Open Studies.  MICA Open Studies is helping to define the Maryland Institute College of Art as a 21st-century leader in the education of artists and designers. MICA Open Studies fuels creative journeys through convenient and innovative learning models that provide broad access to the college's rigorous art and design education.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. Mentioned in this episode:Patricia “Trish” Moore To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode ★ Support this podcast ★

Hello Listener,In this month's episode, we are speaking all about Climate Change and Sea Level Rise with Dr. Kate McClure from the University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension Program. We talk about the effects of climate change that we are seeing right now and what sea level rise looks like.Dr. McClure also gives us some online prediction tools to help us better plan our landscape for the future. NOAA Climate Explorer My Coast .org Tree Atlas We also have our:  Native Plant of the Month - Staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina)Bug of the Month - Baltimore checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton)Garden Tips of the MonthIf you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.Images by David Cappaert, Bugwood.org &   Ohio State Weed Lab , The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org 

Hello Listener, The summer heat is here, and if you are like us, you are taking a break under the shade of a lovely tree. In this episode, we are talking all about shade. Why we love it, some tips for gardening in your shady area ( 10:07 ), and a list of native plants ( 16:35 )  that enjoy the shade as much as Mikaela.We also have our:  Native Plant of the Month - Northern Maidenhair Fern- Adiantum pedatum  at 30:35Bug of the Month - Eastern Beach tiger beetles at  33:50 Garden Tips of the Month at  39:45If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hello Listener, It's Pollinator Week! And to celebrate, we have a special episode for you all. We got to sit down and chat with Sam Droege, who works at the Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab with U.S. Geological Survey. We talk about how native bees differ from honey bees, learn about some neat bee flower interactions, and Sam gives us some tips about how to transition to a native garden using wood chips. Ask A Bumble Bee program: https://u.osu.edu/askabumble/If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hello Listener, It has been a weird spring weather wise, and that weird weather may have stressed some of your plants out.  In this months episode we are talking all about abiotic disorder  in the garden.  Abiotic disorder in plants are caused by non-living factors such as weather,  and the enviroment .   We will give some examples of what we have seen so far this year,  and what you should be looking for in your garden . We also have our:  Native Plant of the Month  (Bottlebrush grass) at 26:45Bug of the Month (Green Lacewing) at 30:15Garden Tips of the Month at 36:45 If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Not many people get into farming for the money. But that doesn't mean money isn't important on a farm. Finances are the root cause of a lot of farmer stress. From high up-front costs to fluctuating commodity prices and declining farm income, the worries are real. But there are also plenty of funds and fundamentals that can help you gain control of your money and alleviate the mental burden of financial anxiety.In this episode, we talk to Valerie Woodhouse, social worker and owner and operator of Honey Field Farms in Norwich Vermont, on her own financial journey and how she addresses stress in her farming clients. You'll also hear from university educators Maria Pippidis (University of Delaware- Cooperative Extension) and Jesse Ketterman (University of Maryland-Extension) on the essentials building blocks of healthy finances. Join us as we explore the green that doesn't grow on trees: how to get it, how to hold onto it, and how to keep it from dominating your day-to-day.Resources & Links:·      Honey Field Farms·      University of Maryland – Extension·      University of Delaware – Extension·      Dirt Capital Partners·      Vermont Farm, Food, and Forest Viability Program·      University of Maryland – Beginning Farmer Guidebook·      Agriculture Risk Management Library·      Farm Services Agency·      List of State Department of Agriculture Websites·      List of State Extension Programs·      Farm CreditFeedback:If you have questions about the show or topics you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, andrew@lowerstreet.coA podcast from Cultivemos (FRSAN-NE)

Marcus Jerome Williams wants to help your garden grow. The University of Maryland Master Gardener and home horticulture educator gives tips about where, when and what to plant -- And encourages experimenting with hydroponics and vertical gardens. Williams is happy to note a positive outcome of pandemic gardening: “People have taken a heightened sense of wanting to know how to grow their own food and also they want to know how to be more self-sufficient, and how to just grow their own food and know where their food is coming from.”  Plus, Patty Mochel from the Green Towson Alliance talks about the competition that's getting people to convert lawns to native plant havens for birds and insects.  Links: Univ. of Maryland Yard and Garden, Univ. of Maryland Extension, Rainwater harvesting info, Feed Our Future, Green Towson Alliance Native Garden Competition, Green Towson Alliance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello Listener,In this month esiopde we are talking about continer gardening with Ashley Bachtel-Bodkins, Senior Agent Asso. & MG Coordinator for UME in Garrett Co.  If you are limited on space and time a container garden may be a perfect way to add in the garden you've always wanted.   We talk picking the correct size container for your plant needs, drainage tips and growing media. We also have our:  Native Plant of the Month (Sweet Bay Magnolia, Magnolia virginiana ) at 26:00 Bug of the Month (Spongy moth, Lymantria dispar) at  30:45Garden Tips of the Month at 38:45. If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hello Listener, April is National Garden Month! So Happy National Garden Month everyone.   One of the most clear signals of spring is the emergence of spring ephemerals- daffodils, crocus, tulips… these bulbs are some classic examples, but we have so many more to enjoy! Our woodland wildflowers may be more subtle, but are no less impressive and are even more rewarding. This month we taking a break from our garden and all the spring chores to talk about some of our favorite woodland spring ephemerals.Ephemeral covered n this episode includes: Dutchman's Breeches, Virginia Bluebells, Mayapples, Bellworts, Spring Beauty's, Jack-in-the-pulpit  and Pink Lady Slipper. We also have our:  Native Plant of the Month ( Sessile trillium) at 22:15Bug of the Month (Termites) at 25:35 Garden Tips of the Month at (36:55) If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Dr. Chan, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at The Sibley Group and a faculty member at the University of Maryland Extension, talks to us about the road to coming out and what it's like being gay in his field. https://thesibleygroupdc.com/alexchan@umd.edu

Hello Listener, How do I control weeds is probably one of the most common questions we get. So in this month's episode, we are chatting all about spring weeds. What is a Weed? Which ones are our favorites? What's the difference between a typical weed, an invasive plant, and a Noxious Weed? We also have our:  Native Plant of the Month ( Golden Ragwort) at 49:00Garden Tips of the Month at 33:00Bug of the Month (Carpenter Bees) at 33:10To learn more about Maryland Noxious Weeds, check out the Maryland Noxious Weed I.D. guide. Plant Invaders of the Mid-Atlantic is a great guide and resource for helping understand invasive plant biology and control methods. Some extension offices have these available in print. If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song: By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hello Listener, Although it may be cold and dreary outside, it's the perfect time to take inventory of your deciduous trees and shrubs to see which plants would benefit the most from pruning. In this months episode we're sitting down with Extension Specialist in Commercial Horticulture, Dr. Andrew Ristvey. Dr. Ristvey is giving us the ins and outs on winter pruning. We also have our: Bug of the Month  (Winter Stoneflies) at 37:30Garden Tips of the Month at 45:55 Native Plant of the Month ( American holly)  at   49:00Here are some great resource to learn more about pruning: The University of Georgia Extension:  Basic Principles of Pruning Woody Plants Virginia Tech Pruning HandbookVirginia Tech Shrub Pruning CalendarVirginia Tech Deciduous Tree Pruning CalendarVirginia Tech Evergreen Tree Pruning Calendar If you have any garden-related questions please email us at  UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song:  By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Join Master Gardeners, Jean Thomas, and Tim Kennelty, in a conversation with Evon Antonio and Connor Young about CCE of Columbia and Greene Counties and their programming. Then listen to some practical tips about how to site a vegetable garden with Teresa Golden (The Veggie Patch) and learn how honey bees survive in the winter with Linda Aydlett (The Hum of the Hives).Hosts: Tim Kennelty and Jean Thomas Interview Guests: Evon Antonio and Connor Young Resources CCE: Cornell Cooperative Extension (ccecolumbiagreene.org) Veggie Patch: Cornell Cooperative Extension | Food Gardening (ccecolumbiagreene.org) ; Untitled-2 (unh.edu); How to Start a Vegetable Garden | University of Maryland Extension (umd.edu) ; Explore Cornell - Home Gardening - Vegetable Growing Guides Hum of the Hive: Beekeeping calendar for the Northeast; Honeybee Democracy; Honeybee Colony Thermoregulation – Regulatory Mechanisms and Contribution of Individuals in Dependence on Age, Location and Thermal Stress Transcript

Hello Listener,  Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that we are already in a new year. We are kicking off our third season by sitting down with Extension Educator Ginny Rosenkranz. Like many of you, during the pandemic our acquisition of houseplants increased exponentially. Ginny guides us on caring for all of our botanical beauties. Timing: Houseplants at ~ 01:50Native Plant of the Month Musclewood, Ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana) at ~ 24:55Bug of the Month Ice crawlers or ice bug family Grylloblattidea at ~ 29:05 Garden Tips of the Month at ~ 31:50 We hope you enjoyed this month's episode and will tune in next month for more garden tips. If you have any garden related questions please email us at  UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com  or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcast.  For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center website at  https://extension.umd.edu/hgic The Garden Hoes Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs. 

tHello Listener, The season of  food and eating is upon us! In this episode, we are talking wit Dr. Shauna Henely of UME Family & Consumer Sciences, all about how to keep our garden food safe to eat from pathogens,  testing our soils for lead,  washing produce and how to handle leftovers.  We also have our: Native Plant of the Month (Bushy bluestem) at  33:20Bug of the Month (Boxelder bugs)  at 37:05Garden Tips of the Month at 41:40This is our last episode of the year. We hope you enjoyed it and will tune in next year for more garden tips.  If you have any garden-related questions please email us at  UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song:  By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

In this episode, we talk with Stanton Gill, Extension Specialist in IPM and Entomology with University of Maryland Extension, and co-owner of MacBride and Gill Falcon Ridge Fruit Orchard in Westminster, MD, about growing Persimmons and other unusual fall fruits in the Mid-Atlantic. The plant profile is on Cutting Lettuce and I share what's going on locally and in my garden. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Recorded on 11-6-2021. Episode Credits  Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Interview Edits: Charlotte Crook Notes: Melena DiNenna See full episode details at: https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-82-persimmons.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support

In this episode, we talk with Wanda MacLachlan, Area Educator, Residential Landscape Management, University of Maryland Extension, about the Bay-Wise Landscape Program. The plant profile is on White Wood Aster and I share what's going on locally and in my garden. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Recorded on 10/22/2021. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support

Hello Listener, In this episode, we keep with our October tradition of talking about spooky plants by chatting all about carnivorous plants! Carnivorous plants are predatory flowering plants that kill animals, primarily insects, to derive nutrition from their bodies.   Fun fact: Did you know that there are 19 different species of carnivorous plants found in Maryland. This episode covers the famous Venus flytraps (~2:57 ), native pitcher plants (~9:17), bladderworts(~15:28 ), and and the cutest of all carnivorous plants, the sundew (~19:54 ). Maryland Biodiversity project:  https://www.marylandbiodiversity.com/viewChecklist.php?category=Carnivorous_Plant  We also have our: Native Plant of the Month (Wax myrtle) at  ~23:41Bug of the Month ( American Burying Beetle)  at ~ 27:54Garden Tips of the Month at ~ 33:30We hope you enjoyed this month's episode and will tune in next month for more garden tips.  If you have any garden-related questions please email us at  UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).Theme Song:  By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

In this episode, we talk with Debra Ricigliano, Lead Horticulturist with the Home and Garden Information Center University of Maryland Extension, answering frequently asked garden questions -- from declining oak trees to armyworm damage to turfgrass and much more. The plant profile is on Liriope and I share what's going on locally and in my garden. YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Recorded on 9-10-2021. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support

Hello Listener, In this month's episode, we are chatting all about the benefits of rain gardens (~12:45).  Every time it rains, water runs off impervious surfaces such as roofs, driveways, roads, and parking lots, collecting pollutants along the way. Maryland's average rainfall is about 44”. That is a lot of stormwater, isn't it? Think about how much water can go back into our groundwater table vs directly into a storm drain by using a rain garden.  We also answer a listener's question about how to prepare an area for planting a new garden next year by removing turfgrass (~00:45). Helpful Resource: Rain Gardens Across Maryland http://www.chesapeakeecologycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Rain-Gardens-Across-Maryland.pdf  We also have our: Native Plant of the Month (Woolgrass) at  29:50Bug of the Month (splitter bug aka frog hopper) at ~ 33:40Garden Tips of the Month at ~ 38:45We hope you enjoyed this month's episode and will tune in next month for more garden tips.   If you have any garden-related questions please email us at  UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. The Garden Thyme Podcast is a monthly podcast where we help you get down and dirty in your garden. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs. Theme Song:  By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hello Listener, In this month's episode, we are chatting about the marvelous relationship between monarch butterflies and milkweed.   Undoubtedly, there is no other butterfly so easily recognized with its orange and black wings fringed with white spots. Their seasonal flight from Mexico through the United States towards Canada is long anticipated for gardeners.Timing : Milkweed and Monarchs: ~1:36Migration and Life cycle: ~6:58Milkweed recommendations for Maryland: ~ 11:06Native Plant of the Month: Joe-pye weed- Eupatorium spp. at  ~ 27:40 Bug of the Month: Asian Tiger Mosquito at ~  ~33:05Garden Tips of the Month at ~ 39:20We hope you enjoyed this month's episode and will tune in next month for more garden tips. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center website.    If you have any garden-related questions please email us at  UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com  or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. The Garden Thyme Podcast is a monthly podcast brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension.  Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song:  By Jason IncUniversity of Maryland programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hello Listener, In this month episode, we are chatting about the wonderful world of worms. Yes, worms. Although worms are slimy and wiggly, they play a vital role in our ecosystem. Earthworms increase air and water into the soil horizon, and usually, their presence is an indicator of a healthy soil system rich in nutrients and organic matter. Think of them as tiny tillers that incorporate organic matter, air, and water into the soil. Timing : Ecology and Worms:~ 2:25Vermicomposting: ~ 5:06Invasive Jumping Worms: ~ 14:26Native Plant of the month:  Black-eyed Susan's- Rudbeckia spp.at ~ 22:25Bug of the Month : Fire Flies/ Lightning bugs at ~29:10Garden Tips of the Month at ~ 36:00We hope you enjoyed this month's episode and will tune in next month for more garden tips. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center website.    If you have any garden related questions please email us at  UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com  or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. The Garden Thyme Podcast is a monthly podcast brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension.  Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song:  By Jason IncUniversity of Maryland programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hello Listener, In this month episode we are speaking with Kerry Wixted, Education and Outreach Specialist for Maryland DNR about Maryland wildlife.   Did you know we have native rattle snake in Maryland?  Learn why possum are so useful to have in your garden?  What can you do to increase the wildlife vaule of your garden.  Here is a link to the MDNR Wild Acres website:   https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/habitat/wildacres.aspxWe also have our: Native Plant of the Month (Button Bush)  at ~ 26:10Bug of the Month ( Manson Bee) at ~ 30:50Garden Tips of the Month at ~ 36:25We hope you enjoyed this month's episode and will tune in next month for more garden tips.   If you have any garden-related questions please email us at  UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. The Garden Thyme Podcast is a monthly podcast where we help you get down and dirty in your garden. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs. Theme Song:  By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

 Hello Listener,  In this bonus episode, we chatted with local university legend, entomologist, professor emeritus Dr. Mike Raupp, about the Brood X periodic cicadas.  The Great Northern Brood is emerging from their seventeen-year slumber to feast, socialize, and reproduce. Dr. Raupp answers our questions about what distinguishes this brood from our annual dog-day cicadas, how do they know when to come out of the ground, and what if anything we need to do to protect our garden plants from them. We hope you enjoyed this month's episode and will tune in next month for more garden tips.  Visit the UMD Cicada Crew websiteIf you have any garden-related questions please email us at  UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com   or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center website at  https://extension.umd.edu/hgicThe Garden Thyme Podcast is a monthly podcast where we help you get down and dirty in your garden.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs. Opening Theme Song:  By Jason IncCicada chorus:  University of Connecticut

Show notesLeadership U (Howard County program for high school juniors): https://www.leadershiphc.org/programs/leadership-u-2021/ Green America's Climate Victory Gardens: https://www.greenamerica.org/climate-victory-gardens University of Maryland Extension's “Grow It Eat It” Master Gardener Program: https://extension.umd.edu/programs/environment-natural-resources/program-areas/master-gardener-program/about-program/grow-it-eat-it Stores where you can purchase herb seeds (not sponsored):Seedsavers: https://www.seedsavers.org/department/herb-seeds Johnny's Seeds: https://www.johnnyseeds.com/herbs/ Eden Brothers: https://www.edenbrothers.com/store/herb_seeds.html Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/herb-seeds Lowes: https://www.lowes.com/pl/Vegetable-herb-seeds-Edible-garden-Plants-planters-Lawn-garden/3052113724

We open today's edition of Back to the Garden with an update on something else that's getting back to the garden this month. In many parts of our listening area, back by entomological inevitability, the Brood X (Ten) cicadas are once again making a grand entrance onto the scene, for the first time since 2004. In just a little bit, we’ll check in with Denzel Mitchell, the Deputy Director of the Farm Alliance of Baltimore and Carrie Engel of Valley View Farms Nursery in Cockeysville. They’ll answer any questions you have about your gardens. But first, we're joined by Professor Stanton Andrew Gill of the University of Maryland Extension. He’s a specialist in integrated pest management and entomology. He also teaches in the Montgomery College Landscape Technology Program. Professor Gill, whose lab is located at the UMd's Central Maryland Research and Education Center, has written about the Brood X cicada emergence on the UMd Extension website, and he joins us now on Zoom to fill us in... Learn more about cicadas on the UME website. Just enter "cicada" in the search box. Professor Gill also recommends sending your gardening questions and problems to the the UMd Extension's Home & Garden Information Center (HGIC). Click "Ask Extension," type in your question, attach photos, and you'll get a helpful answer in 1-2 days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello Listener, In this month episode we are talking about herbs. Now there are too many amazing herbs our there to cover them all in one episode so in this episode we are cover:  what is a herb, three common herbs (basil, chives and thyme) and some of our favorite herbs for the garden.  We also have our: Native Plant of the Month (Wild Ginger) at ~ 27:10Bug of the Month (Rose Slug Sawfly) at ~ 31:30Garden Tips of the Month at ~ 36:15We hope you enjoyed this month's episode and will tune in next month for more garden tips.   If you have any garden-related questions please email us at  UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. The Garden Thyme Podcast is a monthly podcast where we help you get down and dirty in your garden. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs. Theme Song:  By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hello Listener,  Spring is here! We are so ready to get in our gardens and hope you are as well.  In this episode, we are joined by Justinian Dispenza, who runs the Eastern Shore Permaculture Institute.   We talked all about what permaculture is and how to incorporate its ideas into our own gardens.   Permaculture is an approach to land management and philosophy that adopts arrangements observed in flourishing natural ecosystems.We also have our: Native Plant of the Month (Eastern columbine, Aquilegia canadensis) at ~29:00Bug of the Month (Bee Flies) at ~ 35:30Garden Tips of the Month at ~ 37:40We hope you enjoyed this month's episode and will tune in next month for more garden tips.   If you have any garden-related questions please email us at  UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. The Garden Thyme Podcast is a monthly podcast where we help you get down and dirty in your garden. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs. Theme Song:  By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. All content © 2021 The Garden Thyme Podcast. 

Hello Listener,  In this episode, we are joined by the University of Maryland Extension Poultry Specialist Jon Moyle. We invited Jon to give the cockadoddledoo details on raising backyard chickens. Jon covers information such as basic chicken biology, basic needs, and protocol for keeping poultry at home. More importantly, Jon discusses important facts homeowners should consider before taking on their own flock. To learn more about backyard flocks, visit the University of Maryland Extension Small Flock Production website. To register your flock through the Maryland Department of Agriculture click here. You can signup for Jon Backyard program here. Timing: Native Plant of the Month (Spicebush- Lindera benzoin) at ~30:55Bug of the Month (Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle) at ~35:50Garden Tips of the Month at ~38:30We hope you enjoyed this month's episode and will tune in next month for more garden tips.   If you have any garden-related questions please email us at  UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center website at  https://extension.umd.edu/hgicThe Garden Thyme Podcast is a monthly podcast where we help you get down and dirty in your garden, with timely gardening tips, information about native plants, and more! The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs. Theme Song:  By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hello Listener, The long cold days of winter are upon us, and even though we might like to dig in and hibernate, there's still plenty of things to do in the garden. In this month's episode, we chatted about winter pruning, adding plants for winter interest, and the "language of flowers"!  Timing: The "language of flowers" (2:10)Winter pruning (8:10)Plants for winter interest (16:45)Native Plant of the Month: River Birch  Betula nigra (21:30)Bug of the Month: Earwigs (24:45)Garden Tips of the Month at (29:00)  Resources: - A Guide to Successful Pruning, Shrub Pruning Calendar:  https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/430/430-462/430-462.html - A Quick Guide to Pruning Roses https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/_docs/programs/hgic/HGIC_Pubs/HG108_Pruning_roses.pdf- Seed Saving Zoom March 12, 2021, 10:00 am - Noon   https://extension.umd.edu/events/fri-2021-03-12-1000-beginner-seed-startingWe hope you enjoyed this month's episode and will tune in next month for more garden tips. If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com  or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcastFor more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center website at https://extension.umd.edu/hgic.The Garden Thyme Podcast is a monthly podcast where we help you get down and dirty in your garden, with timely gardening tips, information about native plants, and more! The Garden Hoes Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs. We want to remind everyone that we are open to all audiences and will continue to serve our communities.To listen to the podcast, visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/687509.Music Theme song is  Upbeat-funky-good-times by Design By Jason Inc; University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hello Listener, Happy New Year! It's hard to believe that we're already in a new year. After almost an entire year of quarantining, in this month's episode, we took time to pause and reflect on last year's gardening success and failures. Like many of you, the pandemic really threw us for a loop and many of our goals for the previous year took the back burner to more pressing issues. We chatted about our 2021 gardening goals. At the same time, we discussed cold weather plant care (13:00 ). Northeast winters can be very harsh and damaging to our plants, ensuring that they receive proper care during bad weather safeguards our plants. Timing: Garden Tips of the Month at (19:03) Native Plant of the Month at (26:50) Partridgeberry- Mitchella repensBug of the Month at (29:45) Springtails - order: CollembolaWe hope you enjoyed this month's episode and will tune in next month for more garden tips.   If you have any garden related questions please email us at  UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com  or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcastFor more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center website at  https://extension.umd.edu/hgicThe Garden Thyme Podcast is a monthly podcast where we help you get down and dirty in your garden, with timely gardening tips, information about native plants, and more! The Garden Hoes Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs. We want to remind everyone that we are open to all audiences, and will continue to serve our communities.To listen to the podcast visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/687509University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Episode 39: Home and Healthy for the Holidays. On this episode of HiJinx, we turn our attention to being home and healthy for the holidays. We are joined by three compassionate experts on the topics of, both, mental and nutritional health. First, we speak with Denise Guilano, Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Howard County, Next, we talk to Razan Sahuri, Nutrition Educator / Maryland SNAP-Ed nutrition education, University of Maryland Extension (UME) Howard County and Karen Basinger, Family Consumer Sciences, University of Maryland Extension (UME) Howard County. We wish you all a Happy Holiday and a prosperous New Year. NAMI Howard County: namihowardcounty.org If You Are Having A Mental Health Emergency: • Call 911 • Call The Grassroots Mobile Crisis Team At 410-531-6677. • Call 800-950-6264, Monday Through Friday From 10 A.M. To 6 P.M. Or Text The Crisis Text Line, A 24/7, Confidential Text Message Service (Text “HOME” To 741741) • Call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline At 1-800-273-8255. University of Maryland Extension: eatsmart.umd.edu Razan Sahuri - rsahuri@umd.edu Karen Basinger - kbasinge@umd.edu

Hi Listener,In this month's episode, we talk about getting ready for winter.  Including putting your garden to bed,  caring for holiday plants (8:25), and some less known native fruits and vegetables (21:25).Native Plant of the Month:  Big bluestem - Andropogon gerardii (33:50)Bug of the Month: Crane Flies (36:05)Garden Tips of the Month:  (40:15)This is our last episode of 2020! We hope you, your family, and friends have a safe and happy holiday season and we look forward to more great episodes in 2021!  For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the Home and Garden Information Center website at https://extension.umd.edu/hgicIf you have any garden questions you like us to talk about you can email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com Episode Image: Edwin Remsbergy

Hi Listener, It's hard to believe that our little podcast is a whole-year-old this month.  Thank you all for your support.  Since Halloween is a favorite holiday of ours here is a mini-episode with three more spooky scary plants. Thank you all again! - Emily, Mikaela, and Rachel. The music found in this episode is  "Monster Parade" by Loyalty Free Music. Image: Hydnellum peckii, - Bellamonte (TN), by B.BaldassariFor more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the Home and Garden Information Center website at https://extension.umd.edu/hgicIf you have any garden questions you like us to talk about you can email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com 

We speak with Dr. Amanda Grev about pasture management, share some equestrian first world problems, and chat about Jamie’s Intro Clinic with two of the participants, Mary and Mary.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 2542 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek: co-host, executive in charge of comic relief; Jamie Jennings: co-host, director of wacky equestrian adventures; Coach Jenn: producer, Chaos Control Officer.Picture: Horses in the MorningTitle Sponsor: Kemin Equine, Kemtrace ChromiumGuest: Dr. Amanda Grev of Pasture Management Specialist for University of Maryland Extension.Guest: Mary CaulkinsGuest: Mary SchmidtLink: Choosing Forages for Horse PasturesThere’s an App for that! Check out the new Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookAdditional support for this podcast provided by Listeners Like YouSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

We speak with Dr. Amanda Grev about pasture management, share some equestrian first world problems, and chat about Jamie’s Intro Clinic with two of the participants, Mary and Mary.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 2542 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek: co-host, executive in charge of comic relief; Jamie Jennings: co-host, director of wacky equestrian adventures; Coach Jenn: producer, Chaos Control Officer.Picture: Horses in the MorningTitle Sponsor: Kemin Equine, Kemtrace ChromiumGuest: Dr. Amanda Grev of Pasture Management Specialist for University of Maryland Extension.Guest: Mary CaulkinsGuest: Mary SchmidtLink: Choosing Forages for Horse PasturesThere’s an App for that! Check out the new Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookAdditional support for this podcast provided by Listeners Like YouSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Hi Listener,In this month's episode, we talk about all things fall. Including Chrysanthemum, some fun facts about pumpkins (10:45), and some fun varieties of gourds and pumpkins you might try growing in your garden next year (16:55). Native Plant of the Month: White Oak - Quercus alba (25:40) Bug of the Month: Orb-weaver spiders (28:25)Vegetable Garden Tips of the Month: Garden clean up, seed collecting, digging up summer bulbs (33:00) Resource link: University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Storing Tender “Bulbs” for Winter For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the Home and Garden Information Center website at https://extension.umd.edu/hgicIf you have any garden questions you like us to talk about you can email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com Episode Image: Pumpkins and Cat by H. Sater, UME

Hi Listener,In this month's episode, we talk about planting trees and shrubs in the fall, fall lawn care (7:25), cover crops (15:25), and preparing your yard for bad weather (24:25).Here are the Virginia Extension Guide to Successful Pruning and the Shrub Pruning Calendar Native Plant of the Month: Indiangrass (27:30) Bug of the Month: Royal walnut moth also known as the hickory horned devils  (29:40)Vegetable Garden Tips of the Month: Garlic, figs, and winter squash (34:50) For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the Home and Garden Information Center website at https://extension.umd.edu/hgicIf you have any garden questions you like us to talk about you can email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com Episode Image: Royal Walnut Moth by Tom Coleman, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org 

Hello Listener,In this special episode, we invited the University of Maryland Extension-Sea Grant Watershed Restoration Specialist, Jen Dindinger to talk about rain barrels, rain gardens, and stormwater management. Jen gives the how to's on using and maintaining rain barrels. Here's a great video on rain barrels and rain gardens. More importantly, Jen walks us through the complex issues revolving around the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and how homeowners can manage stormwater on their property to help protect the Bay. If you have any garden questions you can email us at UMEgardenpodcast@gmail.comFor more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the Home and Garden Information Center website at https://extension.umd.edu/hgicThe Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all people and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we talk with Jon Traunfeld, Principal Agent and Program Director of the fantastic Home and Garden Information Center. Jon is our vegetable specialist, and we are so excited to have him joining us today. Garden Tips of the Month: (31:40)Bug of the Month:  Spider Mites (36:30)Native Plant of the Month: Jewelweed - Impatiens capensis. (42:00) For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the Home and Garden Information Center website at https://extension.umd.edu/hgicIf you have any garden questions you can email us at UMEgardenpodcast@gmail.com Image is Jewelweed from Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org 

The Farm Credit AgVocates Podcast interviews Jenny Rhodes, Principal Agent at the University of Maryland Extension and poultry farmer at Deerfield Poultry farm in Centreville, MD on what it's like to be a poultry farmer in a pandemic and how they're operating with increased biosecurity measures.Episode Notes: mafc.com/blog/agvocates-podcast-debbie-wing-farm-credit-councilView all episode notes here: mafc.com/podcast

Paul gets to take the week off and Emily Zobel, Agriculture Senior Agent Associate, the University of Maryland Extension in Dorchester County, takes over the podcast to discuss farm stress and ways to manage stress. Materials discussed in this podcast: Farm Stress Management, University of Maryland Extension. You can contact Emily by emailing her here.  You can catch up on Emily's podcast for UME The Garden Thyme.

Hey Listener,In this month's episode, we talk about Propagating Hydrangeas (4:40), Japanese Beetles (12:00) and preventing ticks (20:50) Native Plant of the Month: Marsh hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) (34:20) Garden Tips of the Month: (37:30)Bug of the Month: Eastern Cicada Killer Wasp(42:50) For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the Home and Garden Information Center website at https://extension.umd.edu/hgicIf you have any garden questions you can email us at UMEgardenpodcast@gmail.com Image is Marsh hibiscus by M. Boley 

Hi Listener,In this month's episode, we talk about pest management, fungal leaf spots (6:55), and watering tips during the summer (10:00).Native Plant of the Month: Common Milkweed (14:20) Bug of the Month: Water Striders (20:00)Garden Tips of the Month at  (23:00) For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the Home and Garden Information Center website at https://extension.umd.edu/hgicIf you have any garden questions you like us to talk about you can email us at Gardenhoespodcast@gmail.com The Garden Hoes Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Assoc. (Talbot Co.) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Assoc. for Horticulture (QA Co), and Emily Zobel- Agriculture Agent (Dorchester Co.). 

Hi Listener,In this month's episode, we talk about mulching, pruning hydrangeas (~11:20), and spring lawn care (~15:50).  Native Plant of the Month: Blue Flag Iris (~20:45) Garden Tips of the Month (~23:15) Bug of the Month: Spotted Lanternfly (~31:00) For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the Home and Garden Information Center website at https://extension.umd.edu/hgicIf you have any garden questions you like us to talk about you can email us at Gardenhoespodcast@gmail.com The Garden Hoes Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Assoc. (Talbot Co.) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Assoc. for Horticulture (QA Co), and Emily Zobel- Agriculture Agent (Dorchester Co.). Episode Photo- By M. Raupp UME.HGIC

Hello Listener, We hope you and your family are safe during this difficult time. Our April episode ended up being rather lengthy, so we decided to turn it into two episodes. Here is Part Two! (part one can be found here) In this episode, we give some tips and activities for gardening with children and talk about why we dislike Callery pear trees (21:15).The Garden in a Glove activity can be found here. The Native Plant of the Month: Pinxterbloom Azalea (25:45)Bug of the Month: Eastern Tent Caterpillar (29:45)Garden tips of the Month can be found in April part one episode found here.All past episodes can be found on our website. For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the Home and Garden Information Center website at https://extension.umd.edu/hgicIf you have a garden question or topic you like us to talk about you can email us at Gardenhoespodcast@gmail.com The Garden Hoes Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Assoc. (Talbot Co.) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Assoc. for Horticulture (QA Co), and Emily Zobel- Agriculture Agent (Dorchester Co.).  University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all. 

Hi Listener,We hope you and your family are safe during this difficult time. Our April episode ended up being rather lengthy, so we decide to turn it into two episodes. So this month you will get twice the Garden Hoes.  In this episode, we welcome a special guest, Dr. Nicole Fiorellino, to give us the "dirt" on the soil. We also discussed the "how to's" on planting trees, shrubs, and perennials (30:00).Here is a link to the Home and Garden Information Center webpage about soil testing. Want to watch Nicole's soil sampling video? You can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cgJvCY9iXQ Garden Tips of the Month: Spring bulbs and lawn care, and prepping summer vegetable transplants(~45:00)**NOTE** Native Plant of the month and bug of the month will be in a second episode coming out later this month, along with some tips for gardening with children.  If you have any garden questions or topics you like us to talk about you can email us at Gardenhoespodcast@gmail.com For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the Home and Garden Information Center website at https://extension.umd.edu/hgicThe Garden Hoes Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Assoc. (Talbot Co.) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Assoc. for Horticulture (QA Co), and Emily Zobel- Agriculture Agent (Dorchester Co.). University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all. 

Hi Listener, in this episode, we talk about soil testing, spring lawn care (~5:20) and starting seedlings (~ 9:00)  Bug of the Month: Bumblebees (~25:00)  Native Plant of the Month: Red Maple (~32:00)  Garden Tip of the Month: Vegetable garden prep (~34:10)   For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the Home and Garden Information Center website at https://extension.umd.edu/hgicIf you have a garden question or topic you like us to talk about you can email us at Gardenhoespodcast@gmail.com The Garden Hoes Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Assoc. (Talbot Co.) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Assoc. for Horticulture (QA Co), and Emily Zobel- Agriculture Agent (Dorchester Co.).  University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all. Episode image: Red Maple USDA Forest Service - Region 8 - Southern, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.orgMusic: Flight of the Bumblebee by Rimsky Korsakov

Hey Listeners, We have a special bonus episode for you this month.  The Gardens Thyme Gals went to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, to learn more about their yearly orchid exhibit. We were about to sit down with Greg Griffis, senior horticulturist and orchid grower, to ask him all about the exhibit, orchids plants, and get some tips for growing them.   The Orchid Extravaganza is currently run at Longwood Garden until March 22.  You can find out more information about it and the garden at longwoodgardens.org.  To see pictures of Greg's favorite orchid and other orchids at the Longwood Gardens display, check out the Garden Hoes Podcast Facebook page or our photo drive here. If you can't make it too Longwood Garden exhibit, check with a local garden in your area to see if they have similar exhibits going on.  For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center website at https://extension.umd.edu/hgicThey Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by UME. Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Assoc. (Talbot Co.) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Assoc. for Horticulture (QA Co), and Emily Zobel- Agriculture Agent (Dorchester Co.).  University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all people and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

Hi Listener, in this episode, we talk about environmentally friendly de-icers, understanding seed catalogs, and packets (~6:18) and tool care (~11:37).  Garden Tip of the Month: House plants and starting seeds inside (~19:15)  Bug of the Month: Mealybugs (~23:25) Native Plant of the Month: Skunk cabbage ( ~27:37) Image of Skunk Cabbage: https://www.insectimages.org/browse/detail.cfm?imgnum=1479061For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the Home and Garden Information Center website at https://extension.umd.edu/hgicIf you have a garden question or topic you like us to talk about you can email us at Gardenhoespodcast@gmail.com The Garden Hoes Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Assoc. (Talbot Co.) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Assoc. for Horticulture (QA Co), and Emily Zobel- Agriculture Agent (Dorchester Co.).  University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all. Episode image: Skunk Cabbage - Vern Wilkins, Indiana University, Bugwood.org  

Hi Listener, in this episode, we talk about our garden resolutions, overwintering sensitive plants (~8:00), and rose pruning (~14:00). Native Plant of the Month: Red Twig Dogwood (Skip to ~22:30)Bug of the Month: Silverfish (Skip to~24:00)Garden Tip of the Month: Planning a Garden (Skip to~27:00)For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center website at https://extension.umd.edu/hgicIf you have a garden question or topic you like us to talk about you can email us at: Gardenhoespodcast@gmail.com Garden Hoes is brought to you by UME. Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Assoc. (Talbot Co.) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Assoc. for Horticulture (QA Co), and Emily Zobel- Agriculture Agent (Dorchester Co.).  University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all people and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.Episode image: Clemson University - USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series 

Hi Listener, In this episode, we talk about gifts for gardeners, and give some recommendations of common landscape plants to use for holiday decor (20:40). Bug of the Month: Praying Mantis Skip to 16:00Native Plant of the Month: Winter Berry (Ilex verticillata) Skip to 18:20Garden Tips of the Month:  Skip to 19:30 For more information about UME and these topics please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center website at  https://extension.umd.edu/hgicGarden Hoes is brought to you by UME. Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Assoc. (Talbot Co.) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Assoc. for Horticulture (QA Co), and Emily Zobel- Agriculture Agent (Dorchester Co.).   University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all people and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

Hey Listener! It's almost Halloween, so we are counting down our favorite Scary Plants! Also, this episode, we talk about fall garden tips, native grasses, and the southern flannel moth. The Garden Hoes Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. For more information about the University of Maryland Extension, please visit our website at https://extension.umd.edu/.For more information about these topics and more, please visit UME Home and Garden Information Center at https://extension.umd.edu/hgic University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all persons and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religious ancestry or national origin, material status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.Episode image: Water Hemlock: Steve Dewey, Utah State University, Bugwood.org 

Navonne Owen, 4H Educator in Caroline County, describes her background and the Mid Shore STEM Festival. The 3rd Mid Shore STEM Festival features everything from Astronomy to Agriculture to interest all ages. Follow the Festival on Twitter @mdstemfest, Instagram @mdstem, Facebook @marylandstemfestival and on our website www.marylandstemfestival.org. You can e-mail your thoughts and comments to us at mdstemfest@gmail.com Follow the University of Maryland Extension in Caroline County at https://extension.umd.edu/caroline-county

Ashley Travis, 4H Education Director, discuss the Agriculture literacy programs of the University of Maryland Extension in Washington County. She grew up on a farm and is passionate about Agriculture. Follow the Festival on Twitter @mdstemfest, Instagram @mdstem, Facebook @marylandstemfestival and on our website www.marylandstemfestival.org. You can e-mail your thoughts and comments to us at mdstemfest@gmail.com Follow the University of Maryland Extension in Washington County at https://extension.umd.edu/washington-county

Today, Paul will talk to us about legal issues facing farmers, environmental regulations farmers must follow, and how to pass on a farm to the next generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With rain and sunshine galore, it’s time to get your garden ready! Alexa Smarr, a horticulture educator and the master gardener coordinator for the University of Maryland-Extension - Baltimore County joins us to talk all things green. We hear why soil-testing is a must, what you can do to thwart common pests, and why Maryland’s birds and bugs rely on native plants.Questions about gardening, weeds, or pests? Want to become a master gardener? Find resources at the Home and Garden Information Center.Plus, the invasion of the spotted lanternfly. What threat does this voracious planthopper pose, and how are experts tracking its advance? You can report a sighting here.You can find information about your local extension by going to the University of Maryland Extension. Events across the state are listed here.

In this episode, Paul discusses a recent fact sheet that highlights the issues with sweat equity.  Sweat equity can develop when family farms fail to take care of the issues early on with a succession plan. Materials discussed in this episode: Mason Grahame, Dale Johnson, Catherine Onumajuru, and Paul Goeringer. Valuing On-Farm Heir’s Sweat Equity Is Complicated and Agreements Should Be Developed to Fairly Compensate On-Farm Heirs (UME, FS-1079, 2018). University of Maryland Extension’s Farm Transitions and Estate Planning If you have questions for Paul contact him at lgoering@umd.edu, tweet him @aglawPaul or 301-405-3541.

In this episode, Paul revisits the current situation for the production of industrial hemp in Maryland.  The Maryland Department of Agriculture recently announced the final regulations for the pilot hemp research program and is accepting applications for the program. Materials discussed in this episode:  Goeringer, Paul. Pilot Industrial Hemp Program Now Final and Allows For Research Growing of Hemp in Maryland (UME 2019).  Maryland Department of Agriculture's Pilot Hemp Research Program page (2019).  Pilot Hemp Research Program Final Regulations (MDA 2019). The University of Maryland Extension, Pilot Hemp Research Program page (UME 2019). If you want to participate in a research program with the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, email Andrew Ristvey at aristvey@umd.edu. If you have questions for Paul contact him at lgoering@umd.edu, tweet him @aglawPaul or 301-405-3541.

Many of those who provide the bounty that will grace our Thanksgiving tables .. . are struggling. The physical, emotional and financial stresses of farming ... lead to mental health crises, opioid addiction, even suicides ... at higher rates among farmers than Americans in general.We hear about the day-to-day strain on farmers ... from Shannon Dill, agriculture extension educator for University of Maryland Extension in Talbot County … and from Bonnie Braun, Extension Consultant.

So you’ve done all the work and gained all the necessary skills, but how do you know you’ve arrived in your dream job in STEM and plant science? In this episode of Planted, Tricia Bethke and Dr. Jennifer Chandler share tips and advice for reaching the sweet spot in their careers and taking risks to end up exactly with the career they wanted.    Bonus Content: Tricia Bethke’s Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: Shagbark Hickory Dr. Jennifer Chandler’s Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: American Ginseng Classroom Activity: S1 E7 - Classroom Activity- Developing an Action Plan Spotted Lanternfly.docx Learn more about Dr. Jennifer Chandler in this Photo Profile Dig Deeper into the invasive forest pests, specifically highlighting the Spotted Lantern Fly Video from the University of Maryland Extension about the Spotted Lantern Fly PSA about the Spotted Lantern Fly from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture For more information on invasive pests- meet VIN VASIVE

In this episode, Paul discusses the recent decision out of Minnesota involving a farm family's farm succession plan that resulted in a court battle.  The case highlights why farm families need to develop farm succession plans that work for their operations. Materials discussed in this episode: Goeringer, Paul, Court Decision Splitting Up Family Farm Reversed: When Farm Succession Planning Fails (AREC, June 6, 2018). Neumann v. Anderson, A17-1450, 2018 WL 1997090 (Minn. Ct. App. April 30, 2018). University of Maryland Extension’s Farm Transitions and Estate Planning If you have questions for Paul contact him at lgoering@umd.edu, tweet him @aglawPaul or 301-405-3541.

As spring approaches and the weather warms, it’s time to go outside and reconnect with nature.Robert Cook, master gardener for the Baltimore City branch of the University of Maryland Extension shares tips on planning and planting year-round vegetable gardens. Info for the March 21st event on edible gardens here. More on soil testing here.And Peggy Perry, of the nonprofit Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, tells us about volunteer efforts in Baltimore County to keep streams clear of trash and riverbeds strong. Info on the March 17th adopt-a-stream training here.

With lower crop prices projected to continue for a while, many of you might be renegotiating cash rent or might be a beginning farmer leasing farmland for the first time and curious about tools to help you understand an appropriate rental rate for your situation.  In this episode, Paul discusses tools available to help you develop a fair rental rate for you. Tools discussed in this podcast: Center for Farm Financial Management, FairRent. University of Maryland Extension, Lease Agreements Page. North Central Farm Management Extension Committee, AgLease101. If you have questions for Paul contact him at lgoering@umd.edu, tweet him @aglawPaul or 301-405-3541.

Farmland in Maryland may contain a conservation easement over the property.  Conservation easements limit the use of the property forever.  Leasing farmland with a conservation easement on it may create special issues for landowners who have never leased farmland before.   This episode highlights a recently developed publication by Mayhah Suri and Paul Goeringer discussing leasing farmland with a conservation easement in place.  Mayhah joins Paul to highlight what landowners and tenants should consider when developing a farmland lease on preserved farmland. If you have questions, contact Mayhah at msuri1@umd.edu or 301-405-9576.  You can contact Paul at lgoering@umd.edu or tweet me at @aglawPaul.  Feel free to send thoughts on other podcasts to me as well. Resources discussed in this episode: Goeringer, Paul. Agricultural Leasing in Maryland. University of Maryland Publication, EB-403 (Jan. 2013). Suri, Mayhah & Paul Goeringer. How to Lease Your Land with a Conservation Easement. University of Maryland Publication (June 2016). University of Maryland Extension. Agricultural Leasing Page available at: extension.umd.edu/grainmarketing/lease-agreements. 

The FAA definition of an aircraft, drones and agriculture, UAV privacy issues, FAA solicits a UAS Center of Excellence, Amazon Prime Air, X-47B milestone, drone legislation, and a successful UAV company despite regulatory uncertainty. News FAA Thinks Two Pound Drones Aircraft. But 1100 Pound, Manned and Flying Craft?  Unsure. The FAA's June interpretive rule treats model airplanes as aircraft. But what about other devices that fly - like the Flying Hovercraft that Hammacher Schlemmer sells for $190,000? Are those aircraft too? With integrated wings and a 130-hp gasoline engine driving a 60" wood/carbon composite thrust propeller, this hovercraft manufactured by Universal Hovercraft as the 19XRW-Hoverwing, can fly up to 70 mph over obstacles up to 20 feet high. When asked about the status of wing in ground effect machines, the FAA replied that they haven't made any determination because they have not received any applications for certification. Commercial drone dealers take farming to new heights Tellus Agronomics AgriEye drone The University of Maryland Extension and Wye Research Center understands that technology plays key role in the future of precision agriculture. So they brought together local farmers, agricultural educators, and representatives from farming technology tool companies. Perhaps not surprisingly, UAVs were a prominent part of the event. Virginia-based consulting company Tellus Agronomics demonstrated their AgriEye Drone, a quadcopter for agronomists that features autonomous flight, live video feed, aerial mapping simulator, and RC simulator pre-flight training. Helicopter Ag Pilot Harassed by UAV in Illinois The National Agricultural Aviation Association reports that an ag helicopter was buzzed by a fixed wing “UAV” that caused the pilot some distress. The pilot notified the FAA FSDO (Flight Standards District Office) who called local police, and they are seeking to prosecute the owner of the “UAV.” Only it was not a UAV, it was an Extra 300 aerobatic R/C plane. President Barack Obama to issue executive order on drone privacy Last month, President Barack Obama announced that he would be signing an executive order placing the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in charge of developing voluntary privacy best practices for unmanned aerial vehicles. We haven't seen an executive order on this yet. FAA Solicits Center of Excellence for UAS Applicants The Federal Aviation Administration released a solicitation for a new FAA Center of Excellence (COE) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. This COE was mandated by Congress under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014. This “COE will be tasked with identifying current and future issues critical to safe integration of UAS into the nation's airspace.” The COE will study: detect-and-avoid technology, control and communications, low-altitude operations safety, compatibility with air traffic control operations, and training and certification of UAS pilots and other crew members. The deadline for submission of proposals is September 15th. Amazon Will Test Drone Delivery System in India Amazon is reported to begin testing of Amazon Prime Air in Mumbai and Bangalore, India, possibly as soon as late this year. Why India? Because commercial drone use in India does not need a permit from India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Video: The Navy's X-47B drone reaches a new milestone Testing of the U.S. Navy X-47B continues, and recently it was launched from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, as was an F/A-18E Super Hornet. Carrier-based unmanned and manned aircraft had not previously flown together. The end game for the Navy is the Unmanned Carrier-Launched Surveillance and Strike aircraft (UCLASS). Drone manufacturer grows amid uncertain market DSLRPros in Oakland Park, California manufactures and sells drones and equipment for professional unmanned aerial filmmaking. The company started in 2012,