Podcasts about milkweed

The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 8, from 6-7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be retired horticulturist and Texas A&M Water Conservation and Technology Center director Calvin Finch, who will present “Monarch Butterflies and Milkweed.” Space is limited. To reserve a spot, visit txmg.org/wilson/event/wcemg-may-monthly-meeting/ or call Samantha Shannon at 830-393-7357. Meetings are open to the public and held at the Wilson County AgriLife Extension classroom, located at 1103 Fourth St., Room 10, in Floresville.Article Link

Episode 530 - Wendy A Horwitz - Author of Milkweed and Honey Cake - A Memoir in Ritual MomentsRaised in small-town Connecticut, educated in public schools, then Harvard and Temple Universities, I've had a mixed metaphor of a career. I've been a (happy) fish out of water: a doctoral student in psychology with an undergraduate history degree; a psychologist in pediatric medicine; a clinician among academic scholars; a social scientist working with English professors, engineers, and philosophers; a writer teaching medical students. But I promised a mixed metaphor. My life is also an improvised, patchwork quilt of pieces gathered from sojourns in Costa Rica, Israel, Gambia, Provence, Ecuador, and the best, continuous journey of all--being a mom. Now, I teach writing workshops on Cape Cod and in Philadelphia. I'm a haphazard birder and a passionate observer of butterflies, unspoiled habitats, and turtles. Hiking, family, books, close friends, religious observance and secular ritual, music and dance: all lend my quilt color and sublime, if elusive patterns. And I'm still working on it, with clumsy stitches that depict me starting to learn the piano, and along the rough edge, a new design for my next book.In Milkweed and Honey Cake: A Memoir in Ritual Moments, Wendy A. Horwitz shares stories about celebration, loss, change, and the best way to open a pomegranate.Holidays delight – and disappoint. A couple marrying in the pandemic finds a surprise after a rainstorm, and a topsy-turvy search for a gravestone honors her ancestors. When a graduation is cancelled, Horwitz serves pomp and circumstance on the front porch, and through the shifting seasons of a life, amid the scramble of pet guinea pigs and birthday parties, her children add wonder and comedy to tradition.With observations from nature, religion, and literature, Horwitz explores how ritual can exalt ordinary moments and frame the extraordinary. A blue heron, an old cupboard's scent, and the lingering feel of an engagement ring long gone prompt reflections laced with yearning and humor. Guiding us along a wooded path, to the kitchen table, in a messy garden, and under a tent reverberating with song, she traces the boundaries of ritual, considering what we do when ritual falls short, and how we might adapt each other's practices. And when the wider world seems broken, new rituals provide hope.Lyrical and funny, thought-provoking and deeply moving, Milkweed and Honey Cake is at once a meditation on our desire for meaning and the story of a woman's lifelong efforts to create ithttps://www.wendyhorwitzauthor.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

Today, the thousand mile journey one musician took to help butterflies migrate. Then, we hear about "Frankenstein" told through ballet. And, KALW's own open mic night!

Send us a text and chime in!This week, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener of Prescott, shares his favorite flowers for hummingbirds and butterflies. What are Milkweed's advantages to landscapes? What is a hummingbird's favorite flower? What is the best hanging plant to attract hummingbirds? Lisa and I sat in the front courtyard this week, watching the antics of 'our' hummingbirds. They were enjoying water from the fountains and sipping nectar from the 30+ pots of flowers. All the flower colors, sparkling water, and fresh air were compiled for a romantic getaway in our front yard. We enjoy one amazing, unexpected benefit: the birds are equally happy... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/favorite-flowers-for-hummingbirds-and-butterflies/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

In Milkweed and Honey Cake: A Memoir in Ritual Moments, Wendy A. Horwitz shares essays about celebration, loss, change, and the best way to open a pomegranate.Holidays delight – and disappoint. A couple marrying in the pandemic finds a surprise after a rainstorm, and a topsy-turvy search for a gravestone honors her ancestors. When a graduation is cancelled, Horwitz serves pomp and circumstance on the front porch, and through the shifting seasons of a life, amid the scramble of pet guinea pigs and birthday parties, her children add wonder and comedy to tradition.Horwitz explores how ritual can exalt ordinary moments and frame the extraordinary - a blue heron, an old cupboard's scent, and the lingering feel of an engagement ring long gone prompt reflections laced with yearning and humor. Guiding us along a wooded path, to the kitchen table, in a messy garden, and under a tent reverberating with song, she traces the boundaries of ritual, considering what we do when ritual falls short, and how we might adapt to each other's practices. And when the wider world seems broken, new rituals provide hope.Lyrical and funny, thought-provoking and deeply moving, Milkweed and Honey Cake is at once a meditation on our desire for meaning and the story of a woman's lifelong efforts to create it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

In this episode of Earth Rangers, a science podcast for kids who love animals and nature, Earth Ranger Emma heads to the sunny Mediterranean coast of Spain in search of one of nature's sneakiest tricksters – the hummingbird hawkmoth!

In Milkweed and Honey Cake: A Memoir in Ritual Moments, Wendy A. Horwitz shares stories about celebration, loss, change, and the best way to open a pomegranate, holidays delight and disappointment. In the book, Wendy talks about a couple marrying in the pandemic finds a surprise after a rainstorm, and a topsy-turvy search for a gravestone honors her ancestors. When a graduation is cancelled, Horwitz serves pomp and circumstance on the front porch, and through the shifting seasons of a life, amid the scramble of pet guinea pigs and birthday parties, her children add wonder and comedy to tradition. With observations from nature, religion, and literature, Horwitz explores how ritual can exalt ordinary moments and frame the extraordinary. A blue heron, an old cupboard's scent, and the lingering feel of an engagement ring long gone prompt reflections laced with yearning and humor. Guiding us along a wooded path, to the kitchen table, in a messy garden, and under a tent reverberating with song, she traces the boundaries of ritual, considering what we do when ritual falls short, and how we might adapt each other's practices. And when the wider world seems broken, new rituals provide hope.

In Milkweed and Honey Cake: A Memoir in Ritual Moments, Wendy A. Horwitz shares stories about celebration, loss, change, and the best way to open a pomegranate, holidays delight and disappointment. In the book, Wendy talks about a couple marrying in the pandemic finds a surprise after a rainstorm, and a topsy-turvy search for a gravestone honors her ancestors. When a graduation is cancelled, Horwitz serves pomp and circumstance on the front porch, and through the shifting seasons of a life, amid the scramble of pet guinea pigs and birthday parties, her children add wonder and comedy to tradition. With observations from nature, religion, and literature, Horwitz explores how ritual can exalt ordinary moments and frame the extraordinary. A blue heron, an old cupboard's scent, and the lingering feel of an engagement ring long gone prompt reflections laced with yearning and humor. Guiding us along a wooded path, to the kitchen table, in a messy garden, and under a tent reverberating with song, she traces the boundaries of ritual, considering what we do when ritual falls short, and how we might adapt each other's practices. And when the wider world seems broken, new rituals provide hope.

Dr. Bodie Pennisi offers up advantages of perennials plus favorites for sun and shade!

In Milkweed and Honey Cake: A Memoir in Ritual Moments, Wendy A. Horwitz shares essays about celebration, loss, change, and the best way to open a pomegranate.Holidays delight – and disappoint. A couple marrying in the pandemic finds a surprise after a rainstorm, and a topsy-turvy search for a gravestone honors her ancestors. When a graduation is cancelled, Horwitz serves pomp and circumstance on the front porch, and through the shifting seasons of a life, amid the scramble of pet guinea pigs and birthday parties, her children add wonder and comedy to tradition.Horwitz explores how ritual can exalt ordinary moments and frame the extraordinary - a blue heron, an old cupboard's scent, and the lingering feel of an engagement ring long gone prompt reflections laced with yearning and humor. Guiding us along a wooded path, to the kitchen table, in a messy garden, and under a tent reverberating with song, she traces the boundaries of ritual, considering what we do when ritual falls short, and how we might adapt to each other's practices. And when the wider world seems broken, new rituals provide hope.Lyrical and funny, thought-provoking and deeply moving, Milkweed and Honey Cake is at once a meditation on our desire for meaning and the story of a woman's lifelong efforts to create it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

D&P Highlight: Save the butterflies. Plant milkweed. full 492 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:55:00 +0000 s6TgpsrZpiQv9l14Nd2JIk0hSJ7vAAWb news The Dana & Parks Podcast news D&P Highlight: Save the butterflies. Plant milkweed. You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?f

In honor of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the museum brings our newest exhibit, Home Front Heroes. Home Front Heroes looks at the effort of Muskegon County during the war. In this podcast episode we look at one of those efforts, the collection of milkweed pods for the war and what use they had.

Erica's passion for butterflies began the day she bought 18 Milkweed plants,  the required host plants for caterpillars of the monarch butterfly.  Erica was mentored and now she mentors others on all things butterflies.  As a vocalist, she is extremely talented and engaging.  To see Erica perform, look for announcements of the musical duo, Joy Ride or the full band, Cover Story SWFL.  To listen to the podcast, use your favorite podcast app or go to our website, https://pineislandexperience.com For more information, email pineislandexperience@gmail.com

Recorded live on January 23rd, 2025   Two people making music on the fly… Bugs In The Basement creates improvised musical journeys from an array of vintage and handmade instruments to modern technologies. Recorded live from our basement studio in the Pacific Northwest, each week we experiment in the process of making exploratory music and soundscapes. Unmixed, unedited and unapologetic.   www.bugsinthebasement.com

In this inspiring author spotlight, Dr. Robyn McKay sits down with Valerie Chandler, contributing author to Messages from Beyond the Sun. Valerie's journey is one of transformation—bridging her formal training as a civil engineer with her intuitive gifts to connect with nature and share its wisdom. They explore: Valerie's unique path from engineering to writing and channeling. The literal and metaphorical bridges she's built in her life and career. How nature communicates through Milkweed, trees, and more in Valerie's medicine chapter. The challenges of visibility as an intuitive and creative woman. The importance of connecting with nature as a source of wisdom and joy. Tune in to discover the playful and profound messages from nature and how Valerie has woven her unique perspective into this beautiful anthology. Resources: Grab your copy of Messages from Beyond the Sun: https://a.co/d/41z6iNp Follow Valerie Chandler's Author Page Connect with Dr. Robyn McKay: Instagram: @dr.robynmckay LinkedIn: robynmckay1

In this episode I discuss Milkweed and Miner's Lettuce as edible plants.  THen, I go into depth on the many uses of Mullein. I also give you a great home made ranch style dressing recipe!Get your Magic Mind subscription here:  https://www.magicmind.com/JUDSONCARROLL20 You get up to 48% off with my code:  JUDSONCARROLL20Email: judson@judsoncarroll.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--4697544/supportRead about The Spring Foraging Cookbook: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-spring-foraging-cookbook.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRP63R54New today in my Woodcraft shop:https://judsoncarrollwoodcraft.substack.com/p/wild-cherry-salt-bowl-1Medicinal Weeds and Grasses of the American Southeast, an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/medicinal-weeds-and-grasses-of-american.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47LHTTHandConfirmation, an Autobiography of Faithhttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/confirmation-autobiography-of-faith.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47Q1JNKVisit my Substack and sign up for my free newsletter:https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/Read about my new other books:Medicinal Ferns and Fern Allies, an Herbalist's Guide https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/11/medicinal-ferns-and-fern-allies.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMSZSJPSThe Omnivore's Guide to Home Cooking for Preppers, Homesteaders, Permaculture People and Everyone Else: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-omnivores-guide-to-home-cooking-for.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGKX37Q2Medicinal Shrubs and Woody Vines of The American Southeast an Herbalist's Guidehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/06/medicinal-shrubs-and-woody-vines-of.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2T4Y5L6andGrowing Your Survival Herb Garden for Preppers, Homesteaders and Everyone Elsehttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/04/growing-your-survival-herb-garden-for.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X4LYV9RThe Encyclopedia of Medicinal Bitter Herbs: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-encyclopedia-of-bitter-medicina.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5MYJ35RandChristian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-herbal-medicine-history-and.htmlAvailable for purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09P7RNCTBHerbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.htmlAlso available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HMWXL25Podcast:  https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbsBlog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/Free Video Lessons: https://rumble.com/c/c-618325 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--4697544/support.

Great news for the nearly-extinct monarch butterflies, which will pass through the area as they migrate back to Mexico. Also, to find out how blood affects aging, scientists can surgically connect two animals and let blood circulate between them.After California's Park Fire, A Second Bloom of MilkweedDon Hankins examines a bright yellow-green patch in the meadow. The land all around is charred by fire. But here, there's a sort of miracle at work. Native milkweed has sprung up and bloomed for the second time this year. This is not something these plants, Asclepias eriocarpa, also known as Indian milkweed, are known to do.They bloomed in late spring and early summer and had already done so this year when the Park Fire roared through. But the fire seemed to happen at just the right time to coax a second flowering, one that is likely to line up with the return migration of the monarch butterflies south to overwinter in Mexico. Monarchs rely on these flowers to complete their life cycle. For researcher Don Hankins, this is a surprise delight.“We may be coming back into some knowledge here that hasn't been practiced in a long time,” said Don Hankins, a professor at Chico State, who teaches classes in geography with a focus on fire. He is also a California Plains Miwok traditional cultural practitioner.Read the rest at sciencefriday.com.Inside The ‘Creepy' Procedure That Taps Into Young BloodWhile fictional vampires suck the blood of the young to live forever, some researchers have found that certain elements in young blood actually can improve the health of the old. This is possible through a spooky procedure called parabiosis, in which the circulatory systems of two animals are joined, letting the blood flow from one into the other.By connecting old mice and young mice through parabiosis, researchers have observed how different molecules in the blood impact symptoms of aging. While some outcomes have excited experts, enthusiastic biohackers attempting to defy their own aging might have jumped the gun. There's a long way to go before we understand how elements of young blood might be harnessed to treat aging humans.Emma Gometz, SciFri's digital producer of engagement, talks to Dr. Tony Wyss-Coray, a neurology professor at Stanford University who has used parabiosis (which he once described as “creepy”) to help reveal how components of our blood affect our cognition as we age. They discuss parabiosis, vampires, and how far the field has to go before humans can benefit.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Lots about pruning: rose of Sharon, Limelight Hydrangea and more. Listeners call about the joy of Hummingbird moths and the sorrow of mealy bugs! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

In today's episode, we talk with Nancy Farwell, avid native gardener and marketing and advertising sales coordinator for Northern Woodlands magazine. Nancy approached the director of Northern Woodlands about creating a native garden in the front yard of the magazine's headquarters. We talk about the process of converting a workplace lawn to a native garden; the challenges that came up; as well as what plants were chosen for the project. For photos of the new 3,600 square foot garden and more information go to the Northern Woodlands blog at https://northernwoodlands.org/blog/c/pollinator-garden. Go to Pollinator Pathways at pollinator-pathway.org. Find out more about Douglas Tallamy at homegrownnationalpark.org. For more info on Alicia Houk and her Wildlife Garden Alliance, go to wildgardenalliance.org. Go to Prairie Moon Nursery at prairiemoon.com. Native plants mentioned in this episode: Allegheny Serviceberry, Mountain Mint, Cardinal Flower, Lowbush Blueberry, New Jersey Tea, Milkweed, Aster, Goldenrod, Wild Strawberry, Bee Balm, Sedges, and Little Bluestem. Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for twice-monthly discussions about restoring native habitat and helping the birds in your backyard. Send your questions about birds and native gardening to birdhuggerpodcast@gmail.com. (PG-13) St. Dymphna Press, LLC. Bird calls courtesy of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Have you ever spotted a striking orange and black butterfly fluttering through your garden? That was likely a monarch butterfly! Milkweed, the monarch butterfly's favorite plant, is vital to their life cycle. But why do monarch butterflies love milkweed so much? In this episode, we'll uncover the special connection between monarchs and milkweed that helps these butterflies thrive. In the companion Monarch Butterflies Video Class included in the No Sweat Nature Study membership, discover the life cycle of monarch butterflies from egg to adult and create a monarch migration map that follows the route these migrating butterflies take. Join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership. BUY GIFT CERTIFICATES for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE →  ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift/ CHARTER SCHOOL LINK → ourjourneywestward.com/charter/ Visit the monarchs show notes page to see a monarch sipping nectar from milkweed! Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them! Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

The annual monarch butterfly migration south starts this month, so I thought it would be a good time to revisit my conversation with ecologist and evolutionary scientist Dr. Anurag Agrawal, an expert on monarch butterflies and milkweed — the only type of plant that monarchs lay their eggs on. Podcast Links for Show notes Download my free eBook 5 Steps to Your Best Garden Ever - the 5 most important steps anyone can do to have a thriving garden or landscape. It's what I still do today, without exception to get incredible results, even in the most challenging conditions. Subscribe to the joegardener® email list to receive weekly updates about new podcast episodes, seasonal gardening tips, and online gardening course announcements. Check out The joegardener® Online Gardening Academy for our growing library of organic gardening courses. Follow joegardener® on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter, and subscribe to The joegardenerTV YouTube channel.

Join us to talk about an amazingly complicated and beautiful wildflower Showy Milkweed! We cover the monarch migration, the many uses of milkweed from poison arrows to contraceptives and the latex! And Lexi the podcast makes a guest appearance! Thank you so much for listening! Follow us on spotify and tell a friend about the podcast! Follow us on instagram where we post pictures every week @wildforwildflowerspod email: wildforwildflowerspod@gmail.com Reddit: Wild for Wildflowers Join our facebook community: Wild for Wildlfowers Check out Cole's music on Bandcamp nforeman.bandcamp.com if you like the theme music! And don't forget to get outside and smell the wildflowers! Pollinator of the Moment: Monarch butterfly

Welcome to Small Town Big Business, the podcast that explores big business in small-town rural America! Hosted by Jennifer Olson, Director of Business Development for the City of Marion, and Russell Williams, Director of Ethos, this episode features a special guest, Kara Flaherty, owner of Milkweed Provisions in Marion, Illinois.

Join us as we welcome Jessica Newman, a first-generation farmer from Northeast Pennsylvania, who shares her inspiring journey of establishing a successful sheep farming operation while balancing a full-time nursing career. From purchasing her farm in 2014 to building her agricultural enterprise from scratch, Jessica provides valuable insights into the unique challenges and innovative approaches she employs in managing her Texel sheep flock. We also explore her experiences with Dexter cattle and the delicate balance of managing off-farm jobs with farm responsibilities.Listen in as Jessica recounts journey to raising sheep on her newly acquired land. We discuss the initial hurdles of setting up infrastructure, the gradual development of her farm, and the implementation of rotational grazing practices inspired by Joel Saladin. Learn about the complexities of managing pastures overrun with goldenrod and milkweed, heavy clay soil, and steep grades, and discover the successes and lessons learned in creating a sustainable grazing system.This episode also covers essential advice for beginners in farming, emphasizing the importance of understanding land capacity and avoiding overgrazing. We touch on various business models, such as custom grazing and leased land, and highlight the influence of business strategies from authors like Mike Michalowicz and Greg Judy. Additionally, Jessica shares her experiences with sheep artificial insemination, breeding strategies for optimal production, and the importance of balancing personal life and farm responsibilities. Tune in for a wealth of practical advice and inspiring stories from Jessica's farming journey.Links Mentioned in the Episode:SouthView StationVisit our Sponsors:Noble Research InstituteKencove Farm Fence

This week we sit down with "The Milkweed Dealer" Parker McDonald from The Southern Collective. It was an absolute pleasure having him on the podcast and we are excited to share his outdoor stories with you all. The Southern Collective Socials Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN91fTupmCWtfBPRmeMCOGg Instagram https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsoco_hunt%2F&is_from_rle Nomadic Addicts Socials Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556204106671 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuNMc7ow66gpxk9OP1CC9mg TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nomadicaddicts

This week we sit down with "The Milkweed Dealer" Parker McDonald from The Southern Collective. It was an absolute pleasure having him on the podcast and we are excited to share his outdoor stories with you all. Stay tuned for part two next Friday! The Southern Collective Socials Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN91fTupmCWtfBPRmeMCOGg Instagram https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsoco_hunt%2F&is_from_rle Nomadic Addicts Socials Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556204106671 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuNMc7ow66gpxk9OP1CC9mg TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nomadicaddicts

Welcome back to Part 2 of the Good Plant/Bad Plant retrospective that includes previously aired short segments on beneficial plants as well as invasive ones. In this episode, Master Gardener Volunteer, Tim Kennelty, talks about the benefits of dogwoods, milkweed, and coneflowers, as well as the challenges associated with garlic mustard, multi-flora rose, and mugwort. The first segment features a family of about 50 species of trees/shrubs/sub-shrubs that grace the landscape with multi-season interest with spring flowers, berries in mid/late summer and fall color. Dogwoods are fairly easy to grow and have great spring flowers for pollinators, nutritious fruit for birds and many are host plants for butterflies and moths. In contrast, the non-native garlic mustard is an invasive herb. It is a biennial, maturing over two years. In its second year, it produces thousands of seeds (that can be viable for 10 years), which when they germinate, they push out beneficial native plants, inhibit growth of other plants, and quickly become dominant in the landscape. The second segment features milkweed, a butterfly magnet, which offers both ornamental and wildlife value. As you probably know, milkweeds are the only host plant for monarch butterflies. Milkweed flowers are rich in pollen and nectar and are extremely attractive to native bees, wasps and beetles, as well as more than 400 different species of insects. With more than 70 species of milkweeds in North America, there's a milkweed for you. On the other hand, the multiflora rose is a perennial shrub from Asia that was once planted for erosion control, wildlife enhancement and to deter roaming animals. But today, multiflora rose is considered an invasive plant as it quickly forms thickets, pushing out native plants and inhibiting nesting birds. A single plant can produce up to 500,000 seeds per year, viable for up to 10 years, and dispersed by birds and other fruit eating animals. This episode ends with a segment about featuring the purple cornflower (echinacea purpurea), a favorite New York native garden perennial, beloved by butterflies and hummingbirds. Seed heads, if not removed, become a great food source for birds in the winter. Tolerant of heat, drought and poor soils, the flowers look great in a mass planting or in flower arrangements. But Tim also discusses the challenges of dealing with mugwort (artemisia vulgaris). Mugwort is a perennial weed in the daisy family. It grows in loamy or sandy soils in forested areas, and along roadsides. It spreads by rhizomes and can form dense mats. This plant has been listed as invasive in several states. But remember, if you want to support wildlife in your yard, make sure to plant natives. Host: Jean Thomas Guest: Tim Kennelty Photo by: Teresa Golden Production Support: Linda Aydlett, Deven Connelly, Teresa Golden, Xandra Powers, Annie Scibienski Resources

Sara Wittenberg on Pollinators and How to Build a Pollinator Garden Pollinator Week is June 17-23, 2024. Without pollinators, we wouldn't have food, making pollinators an essential link in the food system. You, as a gardener or farmer, have a role to play here. Gardener and biologist Sara Wittenberg talks with podcast host Lisa Munniksma about how and why we should be caring for our pollinators, including how to build a pollinator garden. Learn about the Pollinator Partnership nonprofit and the work they're doing to protect pollinators and prevent habitat loss, from educating gardeners and farmers to working on policies and supplying research grants. Sara may surprise you as she reveals who all of our pollinators are—not only honey bees, for sure!  More than 85% of U.S. households have outdoor living space, and Sara points out that even container gardens planted with pollinator habitat can make a difference! Hear about various pollinator initiatives happening in Arkansas and beyond that you can become involved in: the Project Wingspan effort to make native ecotype seeds more available to land stewards, NRCS programs to connect biologists with landowners for free advice and potential funding assistance, and all that the Pollinator Partnership offers. Sara explains the Bee Friendly Gardening program that she manages, which includes helping people learn how to build a pollinator garden. You can join the program to help them reach their goal of 1,000 Bee Friendly Gardeners by the end of 2024! Sara lets us in on a new program—the first time she's mentioned it to the public—the Bee Friendly Gardening badge system. Harkening back to your scout days, you can earn up to six badges to show your pollinator prowess. For listeners growing on a commercial level, Bee Friendly Farming is an actual certification program that allows Bee Friendly Farmers to use the logo on their packaging. Keep listening to learn about Sara's own native-plant garden in her suburban Arkansas backyard. Milkweed, asters, black-eyed Susans, phlox and more turn her small outdoor space into a palette of colors throughout the seasons. Keep listening for Sara's best advice for how to build a pollinator garden on your own land, backyard or balcony. (Hint: The Pollinator Partnership's garden recipe cards can help get you started.)   Links from this episode: Bee Friendly Gardening website Pollinator Partnership website Native plants in your region  

Plant defense compounds are great for the plants that produce them as they can ward off herbivore attacks. But what happens when a group of specialists evolves a way to utilize said compounds? Such is the case for milkweeds (Apocynaceae) and milkweed butterflies (Danaina). A long evolutionary history together kicked off an evolutionary arms race driven by chemical ecology that is turning into a case of chemical de-escalation for many plants within this family. Join me and Dr. Tanya Livshultz as we explore the links between phylogeny, herbivory, and milkweed diversity. This episode was produced in part by Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura, Sung, NOK, Stephen, Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta, Elizabeth, Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts, Pattypollinators, Peter, Judson, Ella, Alex, Dan, Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.

John Klymko is a zoologist at the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre in Sackville.

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2 – Coming to you from the Summit Responsible Solutions Studios,  Should you rip out the non-native and native milkweed out of your landscape? Teresa interviews Joyce Samsel, director of the Florida Monarch Research and Education Project 501c3 to find out what butterfly gardeners need to do. The Dirty Word of the Day is hesperidium. Garden questions include deer-chewed leaves of tomato recovery, weeping hibiscus growing straight up, rain lilies in St. Augustine grass, best time to transplant agapanthus, kumquat tree not fruiting, difference between blood meal and bone meal, and more. https://bit.ly3c1f5x7 Want to travel with Teresa on her garden tours?  Check out Art in Bloom Garden Tours for more information! Come join Teresa and garden enthusiasts on a future garden tour.  Graphic credit: Teresa Watkins, Mary Klein, Peg Urban. Listen every Saturdays from 7am - 9am EST on WFLA- Orlando. Call in with your garden questions and text messages on 1-888.455.2867 and 23680, Miss the live broadcast? Listen on Audioboom podcast 24/7. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7   #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #WNDB #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #Deland #SHE #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #podcast #syndicated #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #gardening #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow

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Elizabeth Rush is the author of The Quickening: Creation and Community at the Ends of the Earth (Milkweed).Liz talks about writing toward exactitude, lyricing her way through sticking points, being a character in her own work, and voice.For a couple weeks, visit combeyond.bu.edu, use the promo code NARRATIVE25 at checkout and get 25% your tuition for the two-day Power of Narrative Conference. And, no, I don't get any dough.Newsletter: Rage Against the AlgorithmShow notes: brendanomeara.comSocial: @creativenonfiction podcast on IG and ThreadsSupport: Patreon.com/cnfpod

The Harbour Bazaar: Vehicles & Vessels           03/03/2024 All aboard as The Harbour Bazaar rolls out of the dock with a theme of Vehicles & Vessels plus new music from Fran Ashcroft, Milkweed and John Bramwell plus a Cover Uncovered, A Glorious 6os Pop Moment and chat with Steven Hastings & Davey Hal in the studio; so Rolling Stones royalties, hot rods, horsey business, ships, shanties, wind and Davey's Vince Taylor connections! We have a hoot and hope you enjoy! PLAYLIST Chickie Run – Homer Denison Jnr Airbag – Radiohead If I Had A Boat - Lyle Lovett Take The A Train – Duke Ellington Car Song – Woody Guthrie Car Song – Elastica Clay Pigeon – Blaze Foley A13, Trunk Road To The Seas – Billy Bragg Vehicle – Ides Of March Leave No Traces – John Bramwell My Father's Sheep Is Dead – Milkweed Waiting For The Britpop Revival – Fran Ashcroft Hot Rod Lincoln – Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airman Roll The Old Chariot Along – David Coffin Greenland Whale Fisheries – The Pogues I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself – Dusty Springfield I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself – White Stripes Land: Horses/Land Of A Thousand Dances/La Mer(de) – Patti Smith Bike – Pink Floyd LINKS FRAN ASHCROFT ‘The Songs That Never Were'  https://franashcroft.bandcamp.com/album/the-songs-that-never-were MILKWEED ‘Folklore 1979' https://milkweedfolk.bandcamp.com/album/folklore-1979-2   Support Ship Full Of Bombs Thames Delta Independent Radio If you would like to support the station and are able to do so then please pledge only what you can genuinely afford at www.patreon.com/sfob Please like and subscribe from wherever you stream your music and podcasts. Thank you from The Harbour Bazaar

This week I talk to Gail Rosenblum, former Star Tribune columnist and the founder of Man Plans God Laughs Entertainment. We talk about what led her to start this new non-profit, the inspiration she found from the young adult novel “Milkweed,” and the changing nature of journalism, on this week's Who The Folk?! Podcast.https://www.mpglentertainment.org/https://milkweedthemovie.com/

Dr. Wenqing Zhang, Angie Moen with Someday Isle, Minnesota and Debbie Dekleva with Monarch flyway discuss harvesting milkweed to both make money and enhance Monarch habitat.

What a sick episode, when the boys hit you up to try some Brand New Milkweed Spirits products how can you say no ? Ryan Eaton from Big Jerk hit me up a few weeks ago and told me he and Luke Fury had some dope stuff they wanted us to try on the show, so they pulled up and schooled us in the history of spirits in the pensacola area, any time we get to talk to Ryan we just can't pass it up, brother is a well of knowledge and the boys are a fun time, thank you guys for sliding thru, we hope you all enjoy it and be sure to try all these new drinks as soon as they drop!Follow them on Instagram:@milkweed_spirits@reatonfury@lf902Follow us on Instagram:@somepeoplesuckpod@thisisthehomie@_hylty

On this Monarch saving episode of YBYG Mike McGrath migrates your Monarchs safely with tips and tricks on Milkweed and their Foes!  Plus your migrating phone calls!!

The queens talk bad words and get Sharon Stoned with Lynn Emanuel in part 2 of the interview.Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Buy our books:     Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. Publisher's Weekly calls the book "visceral, tender, and compassionate."     James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books. Writing in Lit Hub, Rebecca Morgan Frank says the poems have "a gift for telling stories . . .  in acts of queer survival." Please consider buying your books, including Lynn Emanuel's new one, from Bluestockings Cooperative, a feminist and queer indie bookselling cooperative.Lynn Emanuel is the author of six books of poetry: Hotel Fiesta, The Dig, Then, Suddenly—, Noose and Hook, The Nerve of It:  New and Selected Poems, and most recently Transcript of the Disappearance, Exact and Diminishing. She is Profosser Emerita of English at the University of Pittsburgh.Her work has been featured many times in the Pushcart Prize Anthology and Best American Poetry and is included in The Oxford Book of American Poetry.  She has been a poetry editor for the Pushcart Prize Anthology, a member of the Literature Panel for the National Endowment for the Arts, and a judge for the National Book Awards.She has been the recipient of numerous awards including the Eric Matthieu King Award from The Academy of American Poets, two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships, a fellowship from the Ranieri Foundation and the National Poetry Series.Read Lynn's poem “Homage to Sharon Stone." Sharon Stone is a Pisces (March 10), which is also Lynn's sign (Mar. 14).Deborah Bogen's essay “Emanuel's Elegies” can be found in Plume here. Check out Bogen's website here:  https://www.deborahbogen.netSharon Olds's baseball poem is collected in This Sporting Life: Contemporary American Poems About Sports and Games, published by Milkweed in 1987.The Writer's Almanac asked Sharon Olds to give some advice to young poets, and she said: "Take your vitamins. Exercise. Just work to love yourself as much as you can — not more than the people around you but not so much less." More of the interview can be found here.Watch Lynn talk about some of her favorite/influential poets here. 

Since the pandemic, more than 70,000 restaurants, diners, and cafes in the US have closed. And many places that did manage to reopen didn't make it long. Another thing that happened during the COVID lockdown; CBD and THC skyrocketed in popularity. Now, cannabis appears to be giving a new lease on life to some formerly-shuttered eateries.In this episode, host Brit Smith talks to Chef Andrew LeSturgeon and Will Fleming of Milkweed Cannabis Confections in Burlington, VT about how their infused confectionary line is revitalizing their culinary brand post-pandemic.As Chef Andrew explains, their famed fine diner 'Monarch and the Milkweed' closed its doors in 2020, but they were able to keep their line of CBD confectionary 'Milkweed Cannabis Confections' going. Eventually, after months of closure, Andrew and Will saw a silver lining and decided to rethink their mission with their popular cannabis candies at the forefront. Now, they're making their post-pandemic comeback by focusing solely on their CBD and THC line of treats.Andrew and Will discuss the experience of closing their restaurant, and how it forced them to pivot and incubate their existing CBD chocolate line. They also talk about the importance of staying true to their roots by continuing to use high-end local ingredients, while infusing it with local organic full-spectrum cannabis for Vermont and Massachusetts consumers.Get your issue of Different Leaf magazine at DifferentLeaf.com or find your local in-person seller at DifferentLeaf.com/on-the-newsstandLook dope with some Different Leaf merch from xDifferentLeaf.comFollow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritThe BritishWe'll be back in mid-October with our fall podcast season!

Tina suggests we do an episode on milkweed beetles. Bob is confused because he thought they were bugs. Tune in to find out what we discovered. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at redoaksforestschool.org. Related episode: Mighty Milkweed Our sources for this episode include: Milkweed Bugs Common Milkweed Insects Milkweed Bug  

Milkweed plants are important to Monarch butterflies, which depend on milkweed to raise their caterpillars. But Monarchs aren't the only ones who benefit from milkweed. Scientists once documented hundreds of insect species they found eating some part of the common milkweed plant – including 132 species of beetles alone. When it's part of a diverse community of plants, milkweed helps many species find food and shelter, including birds.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

This episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast is a conversation with Clay Bowers, a passionate forager from Northern Michigan. Clay has been foraging for almost two decades and is well respected in the wild food community. The main topic of this conversation is wild, edible milkweed and its culinary versatility throughout the seasons.Use code “yearofplenty” for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.comEpisode Overview:Clay's process for researching and familiarizing himself with a new edible speciesValuable resources and references that have been particularly helpful in Clay's foraging journeyA deep dive into milkweed, including its characteristics, ecological significance, historical uses, and the various types of milkweed found in the wildDiscuss the concerns of toxicity and bitterness of milkweedEssential identification factors and potential lookalikes of milkweed, along with the ideal habitats to find this plantClay provides insights into the different parts of milkweed that can be harvested throughout the seasons, as well as his favorite ways to prepare it in the kitchenRamps, another fascinating wild edible, are discussed, including Clay's somewhat controversial thoughts on sustainable ramp harvestingA brief discussion about the tools we use for successful foraging trips and foraging best practices Clay has accumulated over the yearsLeave a review on Apple or Spotify and send a screenshot to theyearofplenty@gmail.com to receive a FREE EBOOK with my favorite food preservation recipes.NEW BLOG: ULTIMATE FORAGING GEAR LIST - Check it outSupport the podcast via donations:https://www.patreon.com/poldiwielandhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/yearofplentySign up for the newsletter:www.theyearofplenty.com/newsletterSubscribe to the Youtube VLOG:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentypodcastDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/Twitter: https://twitter.com/theyearofplentyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theyearofplenty/Connect with Clay Bowers, Master Forager:https://www.instagram.com/clay__bowers/http://www.nomiforager.com/bloghttps://www.youtube.com/@foragingthefifty5899https://claybowers.substack.com/Subscribe directly using your podcast app. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and many other platforms!Please rate and review the show in the Apple Podcast and Spotify apps. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us.I want to hear from you! Take the LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZW53RTEpisode Resources:Regional Milkweed Guides - Read HereList of Milkweed Species in Montana

All tea, no shade: the queens spill their favorite--and least favorite--books from beloved poets.  As the great poet said, "If equal affection cannot be..." etc, etc.Please support Breaking Form by:Reviewing Breaking Form on Apple Podcasts here.  Buying our books:Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.We mention the following poets and books:Sharon OldsBalladz The Gold CellThe Dead and the LivingBlood, Tin, StrawStag's LeapOdesThe Unswept Room Terrance HayesAmerican Sonnet for My Past and Future AssassinWind in a Box LightheadHow to Be DrawnAnne SextonLive or DieTransformations45 Mercy StreetLouise GlückFirstborn The Triumph of AchillesMeadowlandsArarat. "The Untrustworthy Speaker" that James references appears in Ararat and can be read here.AvernoVita Nova; James quotes one of the title poems, "Vita Nova" (read it here). Watch Louise Glück read with Katie Peterson here (~1 hour).Mark DotySource. Read "At the Gym" which you can read here.Atlantis. Aaron references the lines "... lucky we don't have to know / what something is in order to hold it," which is from the section titled "Michael's Dream" in the title poem of Atlantis.My AlexandriaTurtle, Swan. Read the title poem here. Anne CarsonAutobiography of RedGlass, Irony and GodFloatNoxMarie HoweThe Kingdom of Ordinary TimeWhat the Living DoThe Good ThiefMagdalene Aaron references Robley Wilson's Kingdoms of the Ordinary, published by the Pitt Poetry Series on Oct. 1, 1987.Ama Codjoe's website is https://www.amacodjoe.com. Her book, Bluest Nude, was published by Milkweed in 2022.  Nancy Krygowski is the author of The Woman in the Corner, named one of 2020's top 100 poetry books by Library Journal, and Velocity, winner of the Agnes Lynch Starrett prize from the University of Pittsburgh Press. She teaches in Carlow University's Madwomen in the Attic writing workshops and is a member of the Pitt Poetry Series interim editorial committee.

Butterfly feeding connoisseur, veteran houseboat technician, and absolutely hilarious writer/comedian, Emily Heller, steps in for her inaugural visit to the executive buffet!

On the day you wake to a broken window in your car, what do you do? And what happens when the woman repairing that window offers a glimpse of something new?Benjamín Naka-Hasebe Kingsley belongs to the Onondaga Nation of Indigenous Americans in New York. He is the author of Dēmos (Milkweed 2021), Colonize Me (Saturnalia 2019), and Not Your Mama's Melting Pot (University of Nebraska Press 2018). Naka-Hasebe Kingsley is an assistant professor of English at Kalamazoo College. Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org.We're pleased to offer Benjamín Naka-Hasebe Kingsley's poem, and invite you to connect with Poetry Unbound throughout this season.Pre-order the forthcoming book Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World and join us in our new conversational space on Substack.

Welcome back to WeWow's Earth Week! Today, Mindy and Guy are learning all about milkweeds. Follow along with instructions on tinkercast.com/wewow to learn how you can plant milkweed seeds in a cardboard egg carton! Then, we're listening to an episode of Flip and Mozi's Guide to How to be an Earthling all about the beautiful monarch butterfly! Stay tuned tomorrow for more Earth Week projects!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.