Podcasts about master gardeners

The hot summer months often mean full immersion in the natural world for those who grow their own food. On today's show, host Douglas Haynes speaks with master gardener and social media star, Toni Farmer, who has made it her life's work to educate people about the joys of gardening and solutions to the broken food system.  Farmer's work is deeply personal, and often her videos take place in her own backyard vegetable garden where she shares tips and tricks and invites viewers to commiserate about daily struggles with pests or the weather. Home gardens were once the norm, but went out fashion post WWII when Americans prioritized convenience. “All the skills of growing food went away in a single generation,” says Farmer.   But people want to regain that knowledge, and Farmer showed up at the right time with the right knowledge to feed that hunger. Her social media accounts went viral in January 2025 when the Trump administration first implemented tariffs. Now, her posts educate people about the immediate and long-impacts of policy decisions like tariffs and the war with Iran. Her recent series “The Plan” has garnered hundreds of thousands of views. In it, Farmer prepares her audience for the looming global food crisis and encourages them to work with their neighbors to build food security.  Farmer says she's alarmed by the possibility of price shocks in the fall and is concerned by a recent social media trend of conflating conventional and organic farming. She also discusses how regenerative agriculture is the antidote to the cruel and extractive aspects of commercial agriculture and how immersion in your home garden is an antidote to the isolation of our digital lives. At the end of the day, it shouldn't be a privilege to eat healthy food, says Farmer.  Toni Farmer is an adjunct professor at both the University of Pennsylvania and Rowan University in the department of Earth and Environmental Science. At Penn, she teaches Regenerative Agriculture and Integrated Pest Management and at Rowan she teaches The Future of Food, a class about the impact of climate change on agriculture. She holds a Masters of Environmental Science from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master Gardener certification from Rutgers. Toni provides the garden video content for SJMagMedia, winning “best of” for 2021. She appears every Tuesday on Fox29 Philadelphia at 3:30pm helping tri-state regional viewers with garden tips. Learning to grow food is a critical tool for healthy food access. You can find her on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook as ToniFarmersGarden. Featured image of a community garden via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post How a Thriving Garden Can Counteract a World on Fire appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

This mornings' edition of Bob Tanem In The Garden with Edie Tanem was a live call-in show; old-fashioned live no net radio. We took calls about gardening stuff, we talked about next weeks' big orchid show, we talked about the weather. Folks called in with their issues and Edie Tanem -- a certified Master Gardener and a former nursery staff person -- weighed in with options and ideas to address them. The podcast edition has been lightly edited to remove musical content and most advertising. The show airs live on Sunday mornings at 9:00 Pacific time on 810 KSFO and streaming worldwide on KSFO.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This mornings' edition of Bob Tanem In The Garden with Edie Tanem was a live call-in show; old-fashioned live no net radio. We took calls about gardening stuff, we talked about next weeks' big orchid show, we talked about the weather. Folks called in with their issues and Edie Tanem -- a certified Master Gardener and a former nursery staff person -- weighed in with options and ideas to address them. The podcast edition has been lightly edited to remove musical content and most advertising. The show airs live on Sunday mornings at 9:00 Pacific time on 810 KSFO and streaming worldwide on KSFO.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a routine healthcare research assignment turns into a murder investigation?On this episode of This Week in America with Ric Bratton, author Susann Camus discusses her gripping novel, Bless Your Heart: A Jeannie Johal Thriller, a suspense-filled story that blends medical research, pharmaceutical intrigue, murder, and Southern charm into an unforgettable page-turner.Healthcare researcher Dr. Jeannie Johal arrives in Greenville, North Carolina, expecting to assist with an important public health study involving a promising new pharmaceutical treatment. Instead, on her very first day, her new boss is murdered, and Jeannie finds herself caught in a dangerous web of sabotage, deception, and hidden agendas. As she searches for the truth, she discovers that everyone has something to hide—and trusting the wrong person could be deadly.Drawing on her background in healthcare and her experience as a Master Gardener, Susann Camus creates an authentic, richly detailed mystery set against the unique backdrop of Greenville and the Pitt County Arboretum. The novel combines compelling characters, realistic medical details, and nonstop suspense that keeps readers guessing until the final pages.In this episode you'll discover:• The inspiration behind the Jeannie Johal thriller series• How Susann's healthcare career influenced her storytelling• Why Greenville, North Carolina, became the perfect setting for a mystery• How gardening, poisonous plants, and medical research become key elements of the story• What makes Jeannie Johal a smart, determined, and relatable heroineThis Week in America with Ric Bratton is one of America's premier syndicated radio shows and podcasts, featuring engaging conversations with bestselling authors, business leaders, health experts, historians, innovators, and thought leaders. Heard on more than 100 radio stations and podcast platforms worldwide, each episode delivers practical advice, inspiring stories, expert insights, and thought-provoking discussions covering business, personal development, health, wellness, technology, history, education, entertainment, and the issues that matter most.Whether you're a fan of medical thrillers, crime fiction, murder mysteries, suspense novels, strong female protagonists, pharmaceutical conspiracies, Southern mysteries, or compelling page-turners, Ric Bratton's conversation with Susann Camus offers an inside look at the inspiration behind Bless Your Heart and the creative process of building an unforgettable thriller. Don't miss this exciting episode of This Week in America.Keywords Susann Camus, Bless Your Heart, Jeannie Johal, Jeannie Johal Thriller, medical thriller, murder mystery, crime fiction, suspense thriller, pharmaceutical conspiracy, healthcare thriller, mystery novel, Southern mystery, Greenville North Carolina, Pitt County Arboretum, master gardener, women sleuths, female detective, hospital thriller, epidemiology, healthcare research, public health, suspense novels, page turner, mystery podcast, author interview, thriller books, crime novels, book podcast, Ric Bratton, This Week in America, bestselling thrillers, medical suspense, women in fiction, investigative thriller

In this homily, I share the story of my failed tomato garden and the surprising spiritual lesson it taught me. Just as tomato plants need healthy soil, proper nourishment, and consistent watering to bear good fruit, our souls need the Word of God, faithful prayer, and time with the Lord. When our lives become oversaturated with distractions or spiritually dry through neglect, our faith can begin to wither. Jesus, the Master Gardener, shows us how to cultivate the soil of our hearts so that our lives may bear lasting fruit.

New Garden / New Rules Dr. Malcolm Manners, Retired Professor of Horticultural Science On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington welcomes Dr. Malcolm Manners, recently retired Professor of Horticultural Science at Florida Southern College. During his academic career, Dr. Manners specialized in fruit production, roses, and propagation techniques for a wide range of crops. In 2013, he was honored with the “Great Rosarian of the World” award in recognition of his long-standing work on rose mosaic virus disease and his contributions as an educator in rose culture. Since retiring, Dr. Manners has relocated from Florida to the Midwest, where he is now establishing a new garden in a climate and environment very different from the one he left behind. In this episode, we check in with Dr. Manners to hear how the transition is going, what he's learning in this new gardening setting and what he's doing differently. Find more about Malcolm's work at Florida Southern College on our previous podcast HERE. Clean Plant Network podcast HERE.    The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM

God’s pruning process can feel difficult, but it is always guided by His love and purpose for our lives. In John 15:1-2, Jesus reveals that God is the gardener who carefully removes what prevents us from growing and producing lasting fruit. While pruning may involve letting go of things we value, God’s work is never meant to harm us—it is meant to help us become more fruitful. Just as a gardener trims away unnecessary branches to help a plant thrive, God sometimes removes distractions, unhealthy patterns, or even good things that keep us from experiencing His best. He knows where our energy is being spent and what needs to change so we can grow deeper in our relationship with Him. Although God’s pruning can be painful, we can trust the One doing the work. Our Heavenly Father sees the bigger picture and lovingly clears space for spiritual growth, renewed purpose, and the fruit of the Spirit to flourish in our lives. When we surrender what He asks us to release, we make room for greater dependence on Him. Highlights: God prunes our lives because He desires for us to grow and produce lasting spiritual fruit. A crowded life can spread our energy too thin and distract us from what matters most. God may remove both unhealthy things and even good things that keep us from His best. Pruning requires trust because God sees the growth and purpose that we cannot yet see. Letting go of what God removes creates room for deeper faith and transformation. The fruit of the Spirit grows when we remain connected to God and allow Him to shape our lives. Join the Conversation What is one area of your life where God may be inviting you to let go, create space, or trust His pruning process? How can you surrender that area to Him today? Continue the conversation with the Crosswalk community here: https://forums.crosswalk.com/ Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Let God Prune Your LifeBy: Whitney Hopler Bible Reading:“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” – John 15:1-2, NIV Walking through a botanical garden, I noticed a pile of green stems, branches, and buds that had been cut off various plants and scattered on the ground. It seemed at first like someone had vandalized the garden. Just as I started to get angry about what I thought was a crime, I noticed a gardener at work farther down the garden path. He was cutting off parts of plants on purpose! That reminded me that pruning is actually healthy for plants, no matter how hard it may look for them to be cut. Gardeners prune plants to give them the energy and space they need to bloom fully. Pruning helps plants reach their full potential. Jesus reveals in John 15:1-2 that God prunes people. God cuts off what isn’t healthy and productive in our lives and gives us the help we need to be as fruitful as possible in our lives. In the plant world, a vine only has a certain amount of sap to give to its branches. If that sap is sent to 50 different tiny branches, none of them will produce big, juicy grapes. They will all be small and struggling. But if the gardener cuts those 50 branches down to five, all the energy from the sap will go into those five branches. The result will be fruit that’s healthy and sweet. The same is true for your soul. You only have so much energy. If your schedule is cluttered with too many activities, your limited energy will be spread so thin that you’ll become exhausted. You’ll be busy but not fruitful in the way God intended. Even though you’ll be doing a lot, you won’t be accomplishing what matters most from God’s perspective. That can all make your spiritual life feel like a wilted plant. You’ll feel burned out and unable to connect with God in the ways that will help your soul bloom fully. Sometimes, God asks you to step away from things that are clearly unhealthy. It’s easier to do that than to step away from good things God sometimes leads you away from, like a job that pays well but pulls you away from your primary calling, or a friendship that you’ve outgrown. When God prunes parts of your life, he does so because he wants to give you more blessings – but first, you need more space in your life to receive those blessings. Pruning can hurt. It can feel like you’ve lost an important part of your life, or even an important part of who you are as a person. But remember who the Gardener is. It’s your loving Heavenly Father, who has good purposes and plans for you. God doesn’t just hack away randomly; he prunes precisely what’s best for you to grow to reach your full potential. When God prunes your life, he’s clearing the way for a season of growth that you can’t even imagine yet. He wants your life to be like a beautiful garden that fulfills you and pleases him as he sees his good design for your life become a reality. You need to cooperate with God for that to happen, however. It’s vital to be willing to let go of whatever God wants to prune out of your life. So, take an honest look at your life right now. What’s taking the energy away from your relationship with God? Let the Master Gardener do his work to prune it away so you can grow and thrive! Intersecting Faith & Life: As you consider how pruning is important for you to grow to reach your full potential, reflect on these questions: If you looked at your schedule as a garden, which areas feel the most overgrown or crowded right now? What’s one unhealthy activity you can prune out of your schedule this week to make more room for something that will help you grow closer to God? What’s one activity in your life that’s good but still might be keeping you from experiencing God’s best? How can you let go of it to make room for something better? When you feel God pruning something away from your life, how can you resist the urge to grab onto it and instead trust God to take it away? What kind of fruit of the Spirit (like patience, kindness, or peace) do you want to see more of in your life this season? Further Reading:Hebrews 12:11Proverbs 3:5-6Galatians 5:22-23Isaiah 58:11Philippians 1:6 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The Red River Valley Garden Tour is coming up July 15 and 16, offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity to tour the yards of passionate Master Gardeners in our area. In this episode, Don and John are joined by Master Gardener Sandra Vigen for a preview of the tour. Plus, she has a question for Don about potato blight. For more details about the Garden Tour, visit https://rrvgardentour.com/.

We begin the show talking about hydrangeas, tomato plant troubleshooting, rhubarb, applying GrubX to the lawn - how long can it last? oak tree trouble, insect damage to plants and gardens - this and much, much more with our friend Theresa Rooney, Master Gardener with Hennepin County and also the University of Minnesota! If you have a gardening question or want more information on some of the helpful tools you can access just visit extension.umn.edu

Jeana Anderson, author of Weeds, shares her personal journey through Alpha-gal syndrome, chronic illness, anxiety, and the fear that her life might never return to normal. Drawing on lessons from gardening, she explains how fear, isolation, self-doubt, guilt, and identity loss can become emotional and spiritual “weeds” that must be recognized and removed. Her testimony highlights the importance of Scripture, prayer, supportive relationships, and faith in God—the Master Gardener—as she moved from fear toward healing and hope. Learn more from Jeana through her podcast at https://www.naturalhelp.net/podcast/

ROSE STUDY GARDEN RENOVATION Blending History with Today Ron Daniels, Master Rosarian On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Ron Daniels, a Master Rosarian, former president of the Nashville Rose Society, and longtime volunteer. Ron oversees the society's garden project at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, where the study garden recently underwent a major renovation. In this conversation, Ron shares the story behind the renovation, the challenges and opportunities involved, and how the garden will be used by the Nashville Rose Society.  Tune in for an inside look at this exciting rose garden project and gain valuable insights from one of the rose community's most dedicated advocates.   The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM

The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 25, from 6-7:30 p.m. “Hydroponics 101” will be presented by Raging Roots. Meetings, which are free and open to the public, are held in the Wilson County Justice Center, located at 800 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. For information, call 830-393-7357 or go to txmg.org/wilson. Article Link

On May 28, the Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners (WCEMG) celebrated the program's newest certified Extension Master Gardener, Marissa Carlton! There was also a phenomenal special presentation on urban farming and self-sustaining ecosystems by the Urban Ag Renaissance after the monthly meeting. The group's next monthly meeting and presentation will be on Thursday, June 25, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Wilson County Justice Center Annex, 800 10th St. in Floresville. There will be a special presentation by Raging Roots. This presentation will provide education on hydroponics. The WCEMG monthly meetings and presentations are free and open to the public. Recent... Article Link

Two Women Inspiring Real Life with Stephanie Coxon and Kathy Anderson-Martin – This year is predicted to be one of the driest on record in the USA. Unseasonably hot spring days followed by freezing temperatures have wreaked havoc on fruit trees and anticipated yields across the country. Tomato prices have increased by 40%. While these weather conditions and food inflation are...

Making the Grade: Lessons from Tom’s Ultimate Steak Class // Summer Gardening with Master Gardener, Writer, and Author Willi Galloway // Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel - Canned and Jarred Artichoke Hearts // Breaking Bread with Ben & Megan Campbell of Ben’s Bread Co. // Ordinary to Extraordinary – Summer Sandwiches // And we’ll wrap up with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

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Plenty as always to get into with our Smart Gardens program and we begin discussing what is foodscaping, including a fun event at the University of Minnesota - Foodscaping at the Arb where you can plant and plan your growing project with the help of master gardeners. Of course, we answer some of your questions on creeping charlies, crabgrass, trimming stems, branches, zinnia plant problems, blight on the apples and more with our friend Julie Weisenhorn. Learn more from horticulturist Julie Weisenhorn at extension.umn.edu !

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Sunday, June 14, 2026 Message: "Ode to the Master Gardener" Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9, 21-23 By: Rev. Steve Price Scripture https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%203%3A5-9%2C%2021-23&version=CEB Bulletins https://trinitygnv.org/s/Sunday-Bulletins-06-14-26-8AM-e5my.pdf https://trinitygnv.org/s/Sunday-Bulletins-06-14-26-8AM-930AM-WEB.pdf https://trinitygnv.org/s/Sunday-Bulletins-06-14-26-8AM-11AM.pdf Copyright: https://ccli.com/us/en/church-copyright-license Copyrighted content included in this webcast is used with license under one or more of the following: Christian Copyright Solutions WORSHIP cast Streaming License and PERFORM music License #7840 (to publicly perform and/or web stream any musical composition controlled by ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC), CVLI (Christian Video Licensing International) #503915511, CVLI ScreenVue License #502477880, CCLI Church Streaming & Podcast License #CSPL016331, CCLI Church Copyright License #1022361, and/or CCLI Church Rehearsal License #CRL011587.

FRAGRANCE IN ROSES Carolyn Elgar, Master Rosarian On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington welcomes Master Rosarian Carolyn Elgar to chat about rose fragrance. Carolyn takes us through the history of fragrant roses, exploring their significance from centuries past to the present day and the science behind the fragrance factor. Carolyn also highlights roses that have earned prestigious fragrance awards, and she and Teresa will share their personal fragrant favorites. Join us as we celebrate one of the most cherished attributes of the rose.  The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM

20260608 Advice from a Blind Master Gardener Originally Broadcasted June 8, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Christine L. Appert, EdD Is a blind master gardener. Participants learned tips and techniques for preparing and creating a thriving container garden and apply basic concepts for container gardening to outdoor and indoor planting. The discussion concluded with possibilities for growing ornamentals, pollinators, herbs, and vegetables in containers. Sponsored by: ACB of Virginia

Master Gardener, Soozi Pline, speaks with local herbal practitioner, Nancy Williams. Nancy grew up on her family's farm in Marion County and began learning about herbs and natural remedies as a child. She studied with Phyllis D. Light -  4th generation herbalist and health educator in North Alabama. Harvesting plants and herbs she grows on her property, Nancy makes teas, tinctures, salves, and syrup remedies. In the podcast she mentions specific plants, their benefits, and cites reading sources for further study. With her roots in traditional Appalachian healing, Nancy shares her wealth of knowledge about herbs and wellness.  Links:https://www.aces.edu/https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/https://www.alcpl.org/Books referenced in the podcast:Southern Folk Medicine - book by Phyllis D. LightThe Herb book - by John B. LustHave questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.orgMusic by Pixabay   

Tyler and David discuss doorways in movies as well as Paul Schrader's Master Gardener.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Really? Overcoming Persecution and the Truth About the Vine and the BranchesEver felt like looking up at heaven during a brutal season of life and saying, "Lord, you just don't understand what they're doing to me"?In this video, Coach Shelby pulls no punches as he takes you inside a hard personal season from his coaching days—a time of intense spiritual warfare, false accusations, and social media slander. While sitting at his desk, the Lord broke through with a single, sobering word: "Really?"Nothing we experience—no betrayal, no persecution, and no human attack—can ever compare to what Jesus carried to the cross. If He could look down at the world and offer forgiveness, we are commanded to do the same.Coach connects this personal lesson directly to a deep dive into John 15. Using insights from the Dake Annotated Reference Bible, he tackles a heavy topic that trips up a lot of "Facebook prophets": The Vine and the Branches. The Word makes it clear that a branch cannot be cut off and thrown into the fire if it was never attached to the tree in the first place. This isn't a game of empty professions; it's a standard of bearing fruit. If you're going through a painful season right now, stop automatically blaming the devil. You might just be on the Master Gardener's pruning table so that you can grow back stronger, sharper, and ready to produce much more fruit.Classroom Highlights:The "Really" Vision: The moment Coach Shelby tried to give God his resume of suffering and got corrected.The Facebook Prophets: Why relying on what "some man told you" instead of reading the Book is real brainwashing.Can a Branch Be Cut Off? Breaking down John 15:2 and 15:6 with strict biblical context.The Reality of Apostasy: Why you cannot physically depart from a place you never actually stood.Pruned for Purpose: Why horrific trials leave true believers with a stronger, functional faith rather than a shattered one.Scriptures Studied:John 15:2 – Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes.John 15:6 – If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered... and they are burned.John 15:8 – By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit.#WordTime #CoachShelby #John15 #VineAndBranches #SpiritualWarfare #PruningSeason #BiblicalTruth #Forgiveness #ExposingFalseDoctrineChapters0:00 - Intro: Welcome to the Closet0:11 - The Coach's Office: A Season of Heavy Persecution & Warfare0:52 - Giving God My Resume: "You Don't Know What They Did to Me"1:15 - The Word from the Lord: "Really?"2:00 - The Two-Fold Message: Why Our Suffering Pales in Comparison to the Cross2:30 - John 15 & The Dake Bible: Breaking Down the Vineyard Parable3:13 - Spiritual Grafting: You Can't Be Cut Off If You Weren't Plugged In4:06 - Confronting the "Once Saved" Debate & The Great Apostasy4:49 - The Absurdity of Mere Profession: Literal Branches vs. Fake Words6:05 - The Only Way to Bear Fruit: Total Dependence on the Vine6:42 - Blaming the Devil vs. Accepting the Pruning Shears of God7:14 - The Guarantee: Why True Believers Come Out of the Fire Stronger7:44 - Outro: Make the Choice to Forgive, Forget, and Move Forward

Send us Fan MailWe will all experience seasons of pruning in our walk with the Master Gardener! And these seasons often feel like "fires of testing" - they purge, purify - and conform us further into the Image of Jesus! The fire means that Jesus is working - often in new and different ways - because He is often preparing us for new season.  Join us as Pastor teaches us how to work with the Master and become conformed into His image. 

GARDEN FOR LIFE Strategies for Easier, Greener, More Joyful Gardening as We Age Rhonda Fleming Hayes On this episode of the Rose Chat podcast, host Teresa Byington chat with Rhonda Fleming Hayes about her new book, Garden for Life: Strategies for Easier, Greener, More Joyful Gardening as We Age. Drawing on a lifetime of gardening experience and her gift for storytelling, Rhonda shares practical ideas, helpful information, and inspiration for gardeners who want to continue enjoying the hobby they love at every age and stage of life.   The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM

Host Janet Michael sits down (virtually) with Candace DeLong, Frederick County Extension Agent, and Master Gardeners Carolyn Sinclair and Jeff Wingate (class of 2025) to talk all things GardenFest — the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners' biggest event of the year. Event Details What: GardenFest 2026 When: Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Parking opens at 7:00 AM) Where: Belle Grove Plantation, Middletown, VA Admission: FREE Rain or shine What's at GardenFest

WATCH THE EPISODE HEREHighlights & “Must-Listen” Moments* 0:00 — Amy's food week: New iPad, spinach artichoke dip, and a Portland, Maine eating trip: Amy's rocking a new-to-her iPad Pro with a suspiciously flattering built-in filter she has no intention of turning off. David (bravely) compliments her on how great she's been looking. Amy's her son Ollie is a high school senior, and Scott made her a video of his first 18 years for Mother's Day that had her in tears in a quarter of a second.* On the food front: a spinach artichoke dip brought to a friend's house for the (heartbreaking) Celtics playoff loss, brownies for a school play rehearsal from a beloved Betty Crocker Cookbook for Kids circa 1980–81 (butter + unsweetened chocolate, double boiler, no shortcuts), and a strawberry ricotta cannoli tart with a press-in shortbread crust that she's calling her summer go-to.* 3:37 — Portland, Maine: Amy's restaurant report: Ladyfish — a six-month residency pop-up from Jordan Rubin (Mr. Tuna) and New York chef Christine Lau — serving strikingly fresh seafood and a vermouth program Amy says will define her summer (”vermouth and soda with a squeeze of lemon”). Leeward: the restaurant where even the salad makes you want to fall out of your chair. Bread & Friends for breakfast. ZuBakery, a James Beard Award winner. The density of great restaurants in Portland remains unmatched.* 8:27 — David's food week: A Swiss chard and leek tart, blueberry crumble, Amatriciana, and vinegar-glossed chicken: David attempted to wake at 7:30 and cook a tart, a crumble, prep a podcast, shower, make reservations to Greece (September!), and book doctor's appointments — all before noon. ADHD-addled but determined. The tart: Swiss chard, leeks, and goat cheese in an herb crust with chopped rosemary and thyme, custard of cream and eggs and nutmeg, pre-baked, gorgeous. Served alongside the blueberry crumble from his website for French friends visiting from Roxbury, Connecticut. He also made Amatriciana again (guanciale, San Marzano tomatoes, red pepper flakes) and, for the first time since its publication, Lucinda Scala Quinn's vinegar-glossed chicken from Mad Hungry — thighs started in a cold skillet, rendered low and slow, finished with a full cup of red wine vinegar, rosemary, and garlic until it becomes a syrupy glaze. Verdict: extraordinary. Next time, a touch of honey.* 9:28 — Introducing Fresh by Lisa Steele: Lisa Steele is a Maine-based backyard farmer, seasonal cook, and author of the Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook. She raises chickens, ducks, and geese on a rural farm and brings her Scandinavian heritage and New England roots to everything she makes. Her second cookbook, In Season: 125+ Sweet and Savory Recipes Celebrating Simple, Fresh Ingredients, just came out.She also hosted two seasons of Welcome to My Farm on American Public Television/PBS. Yankee Magazine featured the book in its March/April issue — thanks, Amy!* 10:49 — The family chicken legacy: Lisa grew up in central Massachusetts, where her grandparents ran a full commercial two-story, two-wing chicken barn. She was in 4-H and has been around chickens for most of her life. David's husband remains unmoved after 30 years of lobbying — until Lisa offers the decisive argument: “There are many other potential husbands out there.” (Shouted into the kitchen. Received without comment.)* 13:30 — The quality of grocery store eggs, and what backyard eggs actually taste like: Lisa makes the case that the backyard chicken movement pressured commercial egg producers to raise their standards — fresher eggs, brighter yolks, more variety. And yes, you can manipulate yolk color by adding carotenoid-rich foods (leafy greens, paprika, marigold, alfalfa, xanthophyll) to feed. But nothing compares to an egg collected from your coop and baked with that same morning.* 16:50 — Why In Season is not a farm-to-table book (even though it kind of is): Lisa wanted to write another egg cookbook. Her agent said sequels don't sell. Harper Collins bought “farm-to-table” immediately. Lisa hated the phrase, negotiated a full chapter on eggs, and eventually came around — because the seasonal structure actually forced her to write more versatile recipes. She even discovered she likes salads now, provided there are blackberries and feta on them. The words “farm to table” do not appear in the book.* 18:32 — The structure of the book — seasonal within categories: Chapters are organized by type (soups, salads, etc.), but within each chapter, recipes are sorted seasonally. So you're not just looking for soup — you're looking for a soup that belongs to this time of year. One Goodreads reviewer complained that what's in season in Maine isn't what's in season everywhere. Lisa's response: fair point, but she wrote it universally, not for Maine specifically — because if she had, there would be no spring chapter.* 19:44 — Lisa's garden (and its honest current state): In Virginia, Lisa had a huge horse-pasture garden fertilized with manure — cucumbers, squash, pumpkins, everything thriving. In Maine, she took the Master Gardener program and learned that the very long summer days compensate for the short frost-free season (roughly 100 days). She's grown sweet potatoes, watermelon, and corn. Today? A dedicated garlic bed, herb planters on the deck, and whatever tomato plant a friend hands her. She's at peace with this.* 22:14 — Amy's garden confession: Three blocks from the Boston city line, Amy has a small four-by-four raised bed. Last year she gave up on vegetables and grew flowers instead. This year: herbs. Lisa approves — fresh tarragon and dill are genuinely hard to source locally, and herbs are where home growing makes the most impact (looking at you, tomatoes).* 25:15 — Sweet deviled eggs — Black Forest and Piña Colada: The book has a chapter on sweet deviled eggs. The Black Forest deviled eggs came from a failed blueberry cheesecake deviled egg attempt (the yolk turned gray — a dead end). Lisa pivoted to chocolate and landed on something that tastes almost like chocolate pudding in an egg white. The Piña Colada version features coconut on top. If you serve enough margaritas alongside them, no one will even notice the eggs.* 27:05 — The case for steaming eggs (and against boiling them): David and Lisa are both committed steamers. The method: an inch or two of water in a pot, a bamboo steamer/colander/mesh strainer, add eggs once steam is coming through, cover, same timing as boiling (10–12 minutes for hard-cooked), then straight into ice water. Benefits over boiling: eggs peel perfectly every time (even fresh eggs), no cracking from bouncing in boiling water, no gray-green ring around the yolk (steaming is gentler heat), and that hot-to-cold shock does something sciencey that makes the shell release cleanly. No baking soda, no holes poked, no counter-popping required. David calls the pocked, dimpled result of boiled eggs “egg acne.” He has been cured for twelve years.* 33:38 — How to make creamy scrambled eggs: Fresh eggs only — they have enough moisture that you don't need to add milk or water. Whisk really well (air = creaminess). Butter in a pan over low heat. Pour in, move for large curds or stir more for small. The key: take them off before they look done. They should still be wet and glossy. The enemy is overcooking, which leads to dry, weepy eggs with liquid seeping around the edges of the plate.* 35:24 — Poaching eggs in things other than water: Starting with the basic whirlpool technique, Lisa began asking: why are we limiting ourselves to water? The book includes eggs poached in maple syrup (served over buttered toast, it reads like a deconstructed pancake), beer, wine, and butter beer. The Avgolemono poached eggs — borrowing from the classic Greek egg-and-lemon soup — bring citrus brightness without extra salt or seasonings.* 37:31 — Scandinavian heritage in the book: Lisa's grandparents emigrated from Finland to International Falls, Minnesota (cold and snowy, just like home, which they quickly reconsidered) before landing on Cape Cod and then Central Massachusetts. Lisa spent a year in Finland in sixth grade while her father completed his doctorate. The cookbook includes a Finnish Creamed Rice with Cranberry Soup — something between rice pudding and a floating island — with a thick cranberry sauce (standing in for Finland's lingonberries) and whipped cream, re-created from memory of a great-aunt's version because there was no recipe to inherit.* 40:30 — Maple brown sugar pot de crème with bourbon whipped cream and bacon bits: Maine means maple. Lisa tried variations on crème brûlée for years and kept finding that it's too pure a dessert to mess with (she even objects to restaurant versions served with cookies and berries alongside — “it should just be it”). She pivoted to pot de crème, which is more forgiving and invites variations.* The maple-bacon version is spectacular. David makes his own espresso maple bacon — cured five days with maple and espresso powder, then smoked — which he describes as “breakfast in a bite.”* 42:22 — The Burnt Basque Cheesecake: Lisa included it before it went truly viral, when she felt it was still something most people hadn't heard of. The appeal: no crust, much more forgiving than traditional cheesecake, deeply flavorful from the caramelization. (David makes a pomegranate molasses version.) The challenge of cookbook timing: you write a recipe thinking it's a discovery, and by the time the book comes out two years later, it's everywhere — or in some cases, something you created for a TV episode goes viral and you can never quite prove it.* 43:45 — The flight of jammy eggs went viral — and Lisa was doing it first: Lisa featured a row of varied jammy eggs on a wooden board as part of an episode of Welcome to My Farm before it exploded on social media. She was not happy when it happened. “I was cringing inside.” The cookbook timing problem strikes again — you turn in your manuscript over a year before publication, and the world moves fast.* 44:52 — How to actually start keeping backyard chickens: Go to a feed store, get baby chicks, bring them home in a box. For six to eight weeks, keep them in a plastic tote with a heat lamp, food, and water. Once they're big enough and it's warm enough outside: a small coop (doghouse-sized works for five or six chickens), close to the house, predator-proofed. Wait five to six months. Fresh eggs. No new husband required.* 45:13 — Goodbye, Lisa: She's at Fresh Eggs Daily across all social platforms. In Season is out now.Recipes Mentioned* Spinach Artichoke Dip (Amy's, for the Celtics wake)* Betty Crocker Cookbook for Kids Brownies (butter + unsweetened chocolate, double boiler — Amy will post this recipe)* Strawberry Ricotta Cannoli Tart (press-in shortbread crust, ricotta filling, fresh strawberries and raspberries)* Swiss Chard, Leek, and Goat Cheese Tart in an Herb Crust (with rosemary, thyme, and a cream-egg-nutmeg custard)* Blueberry Crumble* Bucatini all'Amatriciana (guanciale, San Marzano tomatoes, red pepper flakes)* Vinegar-Glossed Chicken (from Mad Hungry by Lucinda Scala Quinn)* Black Forest Deviled Eggs (chocolate yolk filling, from In Season)* Piña Colada Deviled Eggs (coconut-topped, from In Season)* Steamed Hard-Cooked Eggs (Lisa's method — bamboo steamer, ice water bath)* Scrambled Eggs (fresh eggs, butter, low heat, pulled early while still glossy)* Maple Syrup Poached Eggs (on buttered toast)* Avgolemono Poached Eggs (from In Season)* Finnish Rice Porridge with Cranberry Sauce and Whipped Cream (from In Season)* Maple Brown Sugar Pot de Crème with Bourbon Whipped Cream and Bacon (from In Season)* Burnt Basque Cheesecake (from In Season)* David's Pomegranate Molasses Basque Cheesecake* David's Espresso Maple Bacon (homemade, five-day cure, smoked)Books and Publications* In Season: 125+ Sweet and Savory Recipes Celebrating Simple, Fresh Ingredients by Lisa Steele — out now* Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook by Lisa Steele — her first cookbook* Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys by Lucinda Scala Quinn — source of the vinegar-glossed chicken* Pimento Cheese: The Southern Spread by Rebecca Lang — mentioned in passingWhere to Find Us* Amy Traverso* Instagram | Yankee* David Leite* Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | Youtube* Lisa Steele* Blog | Instagram | YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidleite.substack.com

We have a very special episode for you this month, featuring an inspiring lineup of guests who invite us to lean into curiosity and reflect on reciprocity, history, and the connections to one another found within the natural world. We open with our guest poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil (0:03:15), who joins Ann in conversation about her stunning new poetry collection Night Owl (Ecco). Aimee shares her sense of wonder and joy, as she reminds us to stay inquisitive and to take care of the life–in all its forms–found on this planet.In this month's Ask Randi, entomologist and Toadshade Wildflower Farm owner Randi Eckel (0:34:27) tackles a listener's question about insect hotels. Are they actually helpful for pollinators — or could they do more harm than good? Listen in to hear what Randi recommends and why.We then speak with best-selling author and botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer (0:42:39) in a powerful conversation about Plant Baby Plant — a grassroots movement she founded that is rooted in restoration, reciprocity, and resistance. We welcome back celebrated writer Margaret Renkl (0:57:11) to talk about her beautiful new children's book, The Weedy Garden (Greenwillow Books), featuring gorgeous collage illustrations by her brother, Billy Renkl. A celebration of biodiversity and curiosity, the book invites young readers to see the wonder, wildness, and importance of the plants we too often overlook right outside our doors.We close this episode of The WildStory in conversation with acclaimed botanist, professor, and author Beronda L. Montgomery (1:13:17), speaking about her important new book, When Trees Testify (Henry Holt and Co.). Beronda explores the deep connections between black botanical history and the living landscape, revealing how trees and plants hold stories of resilience, survival, and wisdom.This episode of The WildStory Podcast is dedicated to the memory of Megan Andrejco, a beloved member of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey's Hudson Chapter. Megan was a Master Gardener, passionate land steward, and generous volunteer who devoted countless hours to caring for gardens and green spaces throughout Hudson County. Megan recently died from ovarian cancer, which was diagnosed late and was untreated due to the profound injustice of inadequate access to healthcare. Megan's loss is felt deeply first by her family, friends from NYBG, clients here in NJ and many communities she nurtured with her knowledge, kindness and care for the living world.

HOW A ROSE BECOMES A STAR Stephanie Waltz, Star Roses Rose Trials Coordinator On this episode, Rose Chat host Teresa Byington chats with Stephanie Waltz, the Rose Trials Coordinator for Star Roses and Plants. Stephanie will discuss the meticulous process their roses undergo to earn the prestigious Star Roses designation and share her expert insights into the latest trends in rose cultivation. We'll also explore their collections of roses that help you find the ones that could be just perfect for your garden.   The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM

Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with earthworm expert, Jacob Zammito, about the role earthworms can play in your garden by improving soil structure. He talks about native worms, invasive worms, worm behavior, and how to attract and keep worms in your garden. Earthworm gardening encourages a healthy ecosystem with the added bonus of less or no tillage. Jacob shares his philosophy of letting nature do its work and the benefits of inviting earthworms into the garden.  Links:https://www.aces.edu/https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/https://www.alcpl.org/Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.orgMusic by Pixabay  

No matter what late April got up to, the first day of May brings another shower of sonic stories made up of various reports from this week's text editions of Charlottesville Community Engagement. I'm Sean Tubbs and I got my professional start as an intern at a public radio in Roanoke over thirty years ago and believe the audio form is a good way to get information out to people. If you've not heard any of these stories before, today is a good day to listen. If not, this Friday edition of the newsletter provides links to just some of what I've reported this week:In this edition:* City Council allows CRHA to form a nonprofit for fundraising purposes (read the story)* Charlottesville Area Transit director briefs CARTA (read the story)* Emily Couric Leadership Forum awards $250,000 in scholarships (read the story)* Regional cigarette tax board turns five this October (read the story)* UVA Finance Committee briefed on need for tuition increase (read the story)First shout-out: Piedmont Master Gardeners' Spring Plant Sale Spring is well underway but there's still time to get your home and garden the way you want. Get ready for the Piedmont Master Gardeners' Spring Plant Sale coming up on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Albemarle Square Shopping Center, U.S. 29 North at Rio Road, Charlottesville. The Piedmont Master Gardeners' Spring Plant Sale will offer thousands of annuals, perennials, vegetables, fruit-bearing plants, herbs and houseplants, including a wide selection of native plants. Bags of locally produced compost also will be available.In addition, shoppers can purchase gently used tools, yard ornaments and outdoor furniture at The Green Elephant, a garden-themed thrift store. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. Master Gardeners will be on hand to help customers with their plant selections and will staff a Help Desk for answering gardening questions. An array of displays and information tables will cover such topics as conservation landscaping, soil health, composting, pest management, and controlling invasive plants.All proceeds support the many free and low-cost programs the Piedmont Master Gardeners offer to the community. Learn more at their website! Second shout-out: Inaugural Charlottesville Filipino Spring FestivalThe Inaugural Charlottesville Filipino Spring Festival is coming to the IX Art Park on this Saturday from 3:00 to 8:00pm. This free, family-friendly event celebrates Filipino culture through cuisine, music, and dance, with performances by local and regional artists, including traditional and contemporary Filipino dance and musical groups. There'll be a marketplace showcasing food vendors, retail businesses, artists, crafters, and nonprofits. The celebration aims to promote greater understanding of the Filipino American community in Central Virginia. Check them out on Instagram! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Brittany Goerges, Program Coordinator for the Crow Wing Master Gardener Program with the University of MN Extension came together to discuss the Gardening 101 classes that were being offered through the U of MN coming up at the Northland Arboretum in Brainerd, however it was learned earlier in the day that the classes were filled. So the two talked about the upcoming Arbor Day event at the Arb instead. The Master Gardeners will have a booth at the event where guests can ask questions about gardening and planting and kids can do an activity that will allow them to plant and take an item home with them. The two also had a discussion about early spring planting, "no mow May," and upcoming opportunities to become a Master Gardener with the U of MN.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BUILDING A BETTER ROSE SOCIETY Beverly Rose Hopper, Master Rosarian On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Beverly Rose Hopper, who has held several leadership roles in the Mother Lode Rose Society. Today, she'll share how she and like-minded rose enthusiasts set out to renovate their rose society and rebuild it even better! Don't miss this insightful master class on society renovation that can be applied to any organization. To see more about what's going on at the Mother Lode Rose Society, find them HERE. ROSE SHOW REVIEW... Here's the NCNH District newsletter Spring 2026 that features article on the Mother Lode Rose Society Rose Show that Beverly mentioned... (LINK) BEVERLY'S GARDEN...  Hopper Rose Ranch features over 600 roses of many varieties in massive displays.         The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM

The British government subsidized the publication of North America's first continuously published newspaper which was produced for the first time ever on April 24, 1704. All issues of The Boston Newsletter had to be approved by the Royal Governor. Aside from one very brief ad buy that was discontinued, Charlottesville Community Engagement receives no contribution from the government and relies on readers and listeners to maintain its independence. I'm Sean Tubbs, and I'm glad to get to report on the details of local and state government as best as I can.The links below go to Information Charlottesville, the companion website to this newsletter. In this edition:* Albemarle County Supervisors adopt a budget for FY2027 that includes $7 million for affordable housing and $386,000 for the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial Foundation (read the story)* Albemarle Supervisors thank staff for turning meeting minutes around faster (read the story)* Council briefed on use of just under $4.5 million in surplus funds including $1.1 million for Angus Road crosswalk improvements (read the story)* City Council poised to reallocate $1.8M to cover cost overruns for Meadow Creek Trail, Pollocks Branch bridge (read the story)* Charlottesville City Manager Sanders provides update on work plan (read the story)* Charlottesville seeks applicants for boards and commissions (learn more)New here? Sign up via email to get all of the various items. Next up: The Week Ahead on Sunday!First shout-out: Piedmont Master Gardeners' Spring Plant Sale Spring is well underway but there's still time to get your home and garden the way you want. Get ready for the Piedmont Master Gardeners' Spring Plant Sale coming up on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Albemarle Square Shopping Center, U.S. 29 North at Rio Road, Charlottesville. The Piedmont Master Gardeners' Spring Plant Sale will offer thousands of annuals, perennials, vegetables, fruit-bearing plants, herbs and houseplants, including a wide selection of native plants. Bags of locally produced compost also will be available.In addition, shoppers can purchase gently used tools, yard ornaments and outdoor furniture at The Green Elephant, a garden-themed thrift store. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. Master Gardeners will be on hand to help customers with their plant selections and will staff a Help Desk for answering gardening questions. An array of displays and information tables will cover such topics as conservation landscaping, soil health, composting, pest management, and controlling invasive plants.All proceeds support the many free and low-cost programs the Piedmont Master Gardeners offer to the community. Learn more at their website!Second shout-out is a PSA for ways to pay for this newsletterThe above shout-out is something someone has paid for at an introductory rate that enables me to continue experimenting with using this space to bring in a little extra revenue in order to keep my living afloat. I'm not ready to publish the media kit, but the hope is to have a low-cost way for businesses to get their work out and for me to have a little more of a cushion.Running Town Crier Productions is a seven day a week job, something I'm very glad to do because I believe this work is important. About 90 percent of my time goes into the reporting and other production related tasks. The other ten percent? Murky. Mysterious. Crucially important.We're close to 5,000 subscribers on Substack, and just under a fifth of the audience is a paid subscriber or makes a charitable contribution. . These days there's very little premium content and there likely won't be for a while. There could be in the future, but I do this work because I want as many people as possible to know what's happening in local and regional government. I want to double the number of stories.Want to help? There are many ways to do so and let me once again put all the social media links.* I created a BlueSky account because I missed Twitter but I don't do much except post links to Information Charlottesville stories. I'm not interested in live-posting anything, but I do miss interaction sometimes. I may experiment.* There are 442 followers of the Town Crier Productions Facebook page which is currently solely used to let people know when a story has been posted to Information Charlottesville. I may begin using this to do live video of podcast recording. Interested?* There are slightly more followers on Instagram, but I have paused posting here because I want to make the images look better and so far that's not been worth investing the time.* I post a version of the Week Ahead on Reddit each Sunday which is a little shorter. This is intended to attract people to the newsletter and many of you got here from there. But there is no official page and you have to know my username. Maybe I'll change that in the future?* There is no TikTok page nor anything else with video because I do not know how to do that very well. One day I'd like to experiment, but I also don't like being seen.* There is no new content on the Charlottesville Podcasting Network but it predates this newsletter by 15 years. I had a good idea and all I wanted to do was use to to tell stories about the community. Here I am still, hoping to get more people involved.Now on to the next set of stories but I think I may take the afternoon off now that this is posted. Thanks for reading or listening!Thanks for reading Charlottesville Community Engagement ! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Koreen Pagano, Co-Founder of Rising Tide Cooperative, is a globally recognized executive with deep expertise in skills strategy, AI transformation, analytics, learning technology, and immersive experiences. Koreen previously founded Tandem Learning, where she pioneered immersive learning through virtual worlds, games, and simulations. She has since held product leadership roles at Lynda.com, LinkedIn, D2L, Degreed, and Wiley. In her current role, Koreen advises on AI and skills transformation initiatives in companies large and small. Koreen is a seasoned international speaker and author of two books, Immersive Learning and Building the Skills-Based Organization. She lives in Carpinteria, CA where she raised her seven (now adult) children with her adventure partner, John. Koreen is a certified Master Gardener and helps run the family business, Night Owl Ciderworks.Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

On today's show, we recognize that warmer weather is here and warmer temperatures are yet to come. But how can the heat affect us?  We also consider which plants are best for your garden with Master Gardeners. Plus, we hear from Talk Business & Politics' Michael Tilley on a dormant prison project and flying pigs… sort of.

Larimer County Master Gardeners Kathy, Mary, and Cyndi join us to talk about growing vegetables and fruit-- even in a drought year-- and how to share your extra produce with those facing food insecurity. From apples to zucchini, your garden can thrive and your produce can make a difference in the community.For (fantastic) gardening info, visit the Larimer County Master Gardeners page here: Larimer County Master GardenersSign up for more information about the Grow and Give program here: Larimer County Grow and Give newsletter

Looking to save money in the garden? This episode is for you! In this week's episode of The Beet, Jacques chats with Stephanie Rose, Canadian master gardener, permaculturist, and herbalist. Together, they dig into what it really means to garden with nature, let go of perfection, and grow a thriving, beautifully wild space over time. They also discuss how gardening doesn't have to be expensive at all. Connect with Stephanie Rose: Stephanie Rose is the creator of Garden Therapy – a go-to hub for creative garden projects, crafts, and plant-powered living. She is passionate about helping gardeners tap into the instant joy of digging in the dirt and reconnecting with nature. A trained Master Gardener and lifelong learner, she blends expertise in herbalism, permaculture, and natural skincare into her work. She's an award-winning author and speaker, spreading the good word of plants far beyond her Pacific Northwest garden. Find more from Stephanie at her website: https://gardentherapy.ca/ Find more from Stephanie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwFC2Ym1do9MVRq8srTyFg Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup → Love our products? Become an Epic affiliate! https://growepic.co/3FjQXqV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From an unseasonably warm winter to the premature blooms of an early spring, Colorado's wacky weather has left Denver gardeners stumped. But fear not – our resident gardening expert Ann Marie Awad is here! They sit down with host Bree Davies to answer City Cast Denver listeners and readers' burning questions about cultivating veggies during a drought, the best chemical-free ways to ward off grasshoppers and squirrels, and why planting a tree right now might be the best thing you can do for your garden in the years to come. Bree and Ann Marie discussed a few great resources, including the City's “Be a Smart Ash” tree replacement program, The Park People's Denver Digs Trees program, and the water permits available for new saplings. They also discussed Denver's drought watering schedule, how to capture “grey water,” and the Denver Botanic Gardens and CSU Extension's Master Gardener support services. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this April 13th episode: The Park People TaskRabbit Denver Health DOTI University of Denver Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

 Dr. Melathopoulos talks with Dr. Hannah Gaines-Day (University of Wisconsin–Madison) about WiBee (W-I-B-E-E), an app created after conversations with Wisconsin apple growers who wanted to know whether wild bees provide enough pollination or if honeybee rentals are needed. The app has users stand still and record insect visits in a standardized 3x3-foot area for five minutes, tallying easy-to-identify functional "morpho groups" (honeybee, bumblebee, large dark, small dark, green bee, and non-bees) while also logging weather, habitat, and flower abundance. Validation work compared Wibee visitation rates with pollen deposition in apple and cranberry, finding a tight relationship in cranberry but not apple due to pollen source ambiguity; a follow-up will test relationships with fruit set, and pumpkin data are pending. Wibee has been widely adopted by Master Gardeners, has generated about 15,000 publicly viewable surveys, and may be compared with camera-based monitoring in future work. Essential Links: WiBee Official Website: pollinators.wisc.edu/wibee The Gratton Lab: gratton.entomology.wisc.edu Hannah Gaines-Day - Faculty Profile: https://entomology.wisc.edu/directory/hannah-gaines-day/ 00:00 Bee Survey Setup 00:53 Podcast Intro 01:24 Meet Hannah Gaines-Day 02:27 Why Bee ID Matters 03:31 Wisconsin Crops Focus  04:30 Wibee Morpho Groups 06:16 Functional Group Logic 07:53 How To Use Wibee 10:06 Sampling Strategy Tips 10:59 Validation Experiments 13:37 Apple Vs Cranberry Results 16:14 Beyond Wisconsin Use 18:22 Citizen Science Adoption 20:30 Pollination Threshold Goals 23:02 Future Tech Comparisons

ROSE SHOW WINNERS FROM A NO-SPRAY GARDEN Baldo Villegas, Entomologist   Today on the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington welcomes a beloved figure in the rose community, Baldo Villegas, the  State Entomologist for California. Known affectionately as the “Bug Man” in rose circles, Baldo delves into a different facet of his rose expertise today—exhibition roses. As a highly decorated winner, he shares his insights on cultivating these beautiful blooms without chemicals. Tune in for valuable tips and tricks from this gardening expert.  Questions for Baldo?  Send an email here.   The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM

FIND YOUR BLOOMATE: Lessons from the Philadelphia Flower Show Robin Jennings, Heirloom On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Robin Jennings, Senior Brand Marketing Manager at Heirloom Roses. Robin recaps Heirloom's recent experience at the Philadelphia Flower and breaks down the questions they heard from new and non-rose growers reaching for their “perfect bloomate.” From “Are roses hard to grow?” to “Which one won't die on me?” Robin shares real conversations from the booth floor and unpacks what new gardeners are actually looking for. We'll talk about the biggest misconceptions around roses, what traits beginners care about most, and how the industry can better guide first-time buyers. If you've ever wondered what new gardeners are thinking when they approach roses for the first time, this episode gives you a front-row seat.   The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM

This month, Dean talks candidly about how God prunes leaders and churches, how to recognize a pruning season, the mistakes pastors often make when interpreting it, and how pruning prepares the way for greater fruitfulness.  If you've ever felt like God was cutting things back in your life or ministry, this episode will help you understand why the Master Gardener does His best work with pruning shears in hand.

DAVID AUSTIN ROSES Liam Beddall, Head Rosarian On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with the Head Rosarian of David Austin Roses, Liam Beddall. We'll delve into the history of David Austin Roses and discuss Mr. Austin's unique vision that had a nod to the past while looking to the future. We'll also explore the behind-the-scenes processes that give us these special roses. Liam will also highlight the best David Austin roses for our gardens today. We are excited to learn more about these modern roses that fill our gardens with old-world charm.  ________________________________________________________________   The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM

On this episode of The Beet, Jacques chats with Erin Schanen of The Impatient Gardener about how she got her start in her mom's garden, what she's growing now, and what projects she and Jacques happily put off. They dig into the lessons gardeners everywhere can learn from her over two decades of hands-in-the-dirt experience – wins, flops, and all. It's all about trying things and seeing what works! Connect with Erin Schanen: Erin Schanen is the gardener, writer, and video creator behind The Impatient Gardener, a trusted source of inspiration and straight talk for gardeners all over. With more than two decades of experience in her southeastern Wisconsin Zone 6a garden, she shares real-life wins and flops with practical advice and a sharp sense of humor. A Master Gardener and multiple gold medal winner from GardenComm, her garden was also featured in the best-selling book American Roots. Find more from Erin at her website: https://www.theimpatientgardener.com/ Find more from Erin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheImpatientGardener Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup → Love our products? Become an Epic affiliate! https://growepic.co/3FjQXqV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON ROSES Paul Zimmerman, Garden Designer, Writer, Tour Guide On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, we kick off our 15th season with host Teresa Byington welcoming Paul Zimmerman, an experienced rosarian and tour guide with a passion for exploring rose gardens around the globe. With his extensive travels and insights, Paul is perfectly suited to share how rose growing varies across different regions and cultures. Join us as we dive into the differences and similarities that rose enthusiasts have regardless of where in the world they grow! For more about Paul's work and the upcoming trips visit his website … paulzimmermanroses.com   MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM

We're all excited for spring, but for a Master Gardener, spring is kinda like show time. In this episode, Don and John talk with Sandra Vigen, a Fargo, N.D.-based Master Gardener and business owner. Sandra has spent years working on her home garden and sharing her skills with the community, and she comes to the show with lots of great ideas and tips.