Podcasts about native american legend

Immerse Yourself in this week's episode, " Grandmother Spider: the Weaver and Maker of Humanity." Tune in as Gaby and Daniel take you on a mesmerizing journey through the enchanting Native American Legend of the Grandmother Spider, also revered as Spider Woman.

Unveiling the Enigma of the Skinwalker: A Mythic American LegendDiscover the haunting legacy of the Skinwalker, a creature deeply woven into the folklore of Native American traditions. Unveiling this enigmatic being, we delve into the tales of Native tribes, exploring both its chilling deeds and mystical powers. Does the Skinwalker still haunt the remote corners of rural America? What twisted journey might lead one to become a Skinwalker themselves?Join Bailey and Ty as they embark on a journey to unearth the secrets of this supernatural legend. #QuestionEverything and unravel the mysteries of the Skinwalker.Support the showMake sure to follow @CultTalkNet on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube for more Groovy content!Check out Cult of Campbell every other Monday for a groovy dose of Bruce Campbell!#QuestionEverything every other Tuesday with Cult Talks: Conspiracy! where we dive deep into the dark corners of the fringe. Explore the vast worlds of Fantasy and Sci-Fi with our long-form exploration podcast, Cult of Lore! You can find FULL videos of Cult of Lore as well at youtube.com/CultTalkNet.#JoinTheTalk

Notes to be touched up 7/29/23, including relevant images, links and follow up reading. for now check John out at his website https://www.lamarcaoutfitters.com/

In this Thanksgiving “decolonizing our dinner” story, meet the sustainer of Indigenous cultures for centuries and one of the original examples of regenerative farming, The Three Sisters. The Three Sisters (corn, squash, and beans) planted or eaten together create an ideal environment for success, and hold a strong spiritual and cultural connection to the history of Indigenous people. Many Native American legends have been woven around the "Three Sisters" - sisters who would never be apart from one another - sisters who should be planted together, eaten together, and celebrated together. 

Today we are diving into the location of Glastenbury Mountain in Vermont. This entire area has been plagued with bad luck from centuries past and the area is thought to be cursed from Native American Legend. On top of that, the area has had a string of multiple disappearances, UFO and alien sightings, as well as reports of a creature referred to as the Bennington monster haunting the area. Tune in and let us know what you think - what is truly behind the strange occurrences of Glastonbury mountain.

North America has a rich history of strange and unexplained creatures. Although many people claim to see these creatures, there is no definitive proof that these creatures exist. In this episode we're going to discuss three of these mysterious beings starting in the forests of New Jersey, then traveling to the swamps of Louisiana before ending in the great lakes region of the US and Canada. Sources:ReMEMBERing Napoleon in NJ from Weird New JerseyJersey Devil - Fact or Fiction? from atlantic-county.orgThe Jersey Devil  from Weird New Jersey Wendigo – Flesheater of the Forests from Legends of AmericaThe Mythology and Misinterpretation of the Windigo from Back Story RadioMore Than Monsters: The Deeper Significance of Wendigo Stories from Facing Today: Facing HistoryWindigo: The Flesh-Eating Monster of Native American Legend from PBSBayou Tales of the Rougarou from RedditMonsterQuest: TERRIFYING DEVIL Discovered in New Jersey from YouTube

Its a number of firsts in this episode, our first Cryptid, our first Native American Legend, and our first Canadian legend. In this episode we discuss the ancient legend of the Wendigo and the true story of Swift Runner, A Cree trapper supposedly possessed by the spirit of a Wendigo that went on to kill and eat his entire family.

Michael has helped lives. He has given validation and honor back to those that have suffered trauma due to a sighting. And... he's created an outlet that is unique and supportive for countless individuals.This episode is also available on YouTube, where you'll see Michael and I analyze some of his drawings and the process he uses. It is highly suggested that you view this show to see what he is doing to create amazing drawings. You can also visit his YouTube channel The Drawings of Bigfoot as well as purchase some of his drawings online.Follow SOMETHING CRYPTID THIS WAY COMES on Instagram and Facebook. Subscribe to YouTube to be immersed in visuals and watch live interviews, and visit us online.EARLY RELEASES: Join OMM+  For as little as $3/month, with extra benefits for higher tiers, members will have access to extended episodes, behind-the-scenes interviews with guests, free merchandise, and many other exciting materials that will only be available through a membership. https://www.ommstories.com If you have a potential story to share, one you'd like to hear set to a story-telling format, or would even like to discuss sponsorship, send an email to Russ@ommstories.com  We've got some GREAT swag and gear that you can find on Redbubble  and Tee Public too. Stickers, t-shirts, mugs and more… you name it, we've got it! 

This episode is also available on YouTube, where you'll watch Mallory, Hilary and I look at haunted sites, unusual experiences, and the unknown.Follow SOMETHING CRYPTID THIS WAY COMES on Instagram and Facebook. Subscribe to YouTube to be immersed in visuals and watch live interviews, and visit us online.What is beyond the veil? Why do we think we've discovered everything? Why are so many cryptid topics polarized between beliefs and theories? We dive deep into  the understanding of psychic abilities, how to develop our connections, and how we understand our own gifts.  Follow Hilary and Mallory on Instagram and enjoy their incredible and ongoing journey. They will take you along with them...EARLY RELEASES: Join OMM+  For as little as $3/month, with extra benefits for higher tiers, members will have access to extended episodes, behind-the-scenes interviews with guests, free merchandise, and many other exciting materials that will only be available through a membership. https://www.ommstories.com If you have a potential story to share, one you'd like to hear set to a story-telling format, or would even like to discuss sponsorship, send an email to Russ@ommstories.com  We've got some GREAT swag and gear that you can find on Redbubble  and Tee Public too. Stickers, t-shirts, mugs and more… you name it, we've got it! 

Follow SOMETHING CRYPTID THIS WAY COMES on Instagram and Facebook. Subscribe to YouTube to be immersed in visuals and watch live interviews, and visit us online.What the hell have I got myself into?!?  The smoke is filling your lungs, and a constant cough has developed over the last two weeks consisting of 18-hour days fighting the raging flames. Your hands are stiff having dug trenches, chopping down trees, and creating fire lines for the flames to reach… and then die. But the flames are spreading. And then... you see it:A lone shadow walking down the hill, escaping the flames. It's not any animal you've seen before. It looks like a man... but is it? Jump in and join three eye witnesses as they tell their stories of the Sasquatch in the Chelan area.If you have a potential story to share, one you'd like to hear set to a story-telling format, or would even like to discuss sponsorship, send an email to Russ@ommstories.com  We've got some GREAT swag and gear that you can find on Redbubble  and Tee Public too. Stickers, t-shirts, mugs and more… you name it, we've got it! Join OMM+  For as little as $3/month, with extra benefits for higher tiers, members will have access to extended episodes, behind-the-scenes interviews with guests, free merchandise, and many other exciting materials that will only be available through a membership. https://www.ommstories.com 

Join OMM+ now for extended episodes, unreleased stories, and so much more! https://www.ommstories.comFollow PNW Sasquatch Shadows on InstagramSubscribe to PNW Sasquatch Shadows on YouTube to view the episodeTom Putnam, known for his films Burn, Marwencol and Broadcast 23, joins the show for our first interview episode (don't' worry... the stories are still coming!) to discuss his 2020 film The Dark Divide with David Cross and Debra Messing. Based on the life and research of famed professor and author Robert Michael Pyle, we discuss filming, surviving the wilderness, cave exploring and best of all: BIGFOOT!To watch the film, visit https://www.darkdividefilm.com to be directed to streaming sites. You can also rent or buy the film on Amazon Video.

Follow SOMETHING CRYPTID THIS WAY COMES on Instagram.In the spirit of cultural fusion, join us as we bring together Nepalese, Northern Indian and Tibetan lore and tales, including an actual sighting by the Indian Armed Forces."Standing not five meters from the boys, a giant man was illuminated from the low moonshine coming from the west. It was at least 8 feet tall, and had light grey and brown hair covering its body. In the moonlight, Saatvik could make out the details of its face. Angry eyes, glowing crystal blue, stared them down. A scowl caused shadows downward toward its unusually prominent forehead. The mouth was open in a huffing position, steam exiting with every heave of its chest. And the mouth… the mouth ran red with fresh blood.”To read about the India Armed Forces footprint finding in 2019, visit If you have a potential story to share, one you'd like to hear set to a story-telling format, or would even like to discuss sponsorship, send an email to Russ@ommstories.com  We've got some GREAT swag and gear that you can find on Redbubble  and Tee Public too. Stickers, t-shirts, mugs and more… you name it, we've got it! Join OMM+  For as little as $3/month, with extra benefits for higher tiers, members will have access to extended episodes, behind-the-scenes interviews with guests, free merchandise, and many other exciting materials that will only be available through a membership. https://www.ommstories.com 

Follow SOMETHING CRYPTID THIS WAY COMES on Instagram.Grab your show gear and merchandise here!Relive three accounts of the Bushman in the Yukon Territory in Canada. You'll be taken into the wild, and will witness the stuff of nightmares... without being able to take your eyes off of whomever, or whatever, it is."Without warning, the creature began to jump up and down. Jason could almost feel the ground shake beneath him. With every landing of its massive feet, the ground around the tree shook. Leaves from the aspen tree fell to the ground in a shower of green, and the ominous sound of the pounding feet shook the core of Jason's confidence. He was sure he was going to die. But he kept watching. The creature stopped jumping, and began to wave its long arms in the air, back and forth, at the same time from left to right, in what seemed to be a choreographed motion with purpose. "If you have a potential story to share, one you'd like to hear set to a story-telling format, or would even like to discuss sponsorship, send an email to pnwsasquatchshadows@yahoo.com or Russ@ommstories.com  We've got some GREAT swag and gear that you can find on Redbubble  and Tee Public too. Stickers, t-shrits, mugs and more… you name it, we've got it! Go to pnw sasquatch shadows on Instagram for the link in the bio, or head on over to redbubble.com and type pnw sasquatch in the search bar. That's one word with no spaces: pnwsasquatch. There's some new designs with a great tribute to the 80's.To learn more about Whitehorse and the history of the Yukon, check out Pierre Burton's book, The Klondike Fever: Life and Death of the Last Great Gold Rush as well as Ed Ferrell's book, Strange Stories of Alaska and the Yukon, both available wherever fine books are sold.Patreon is coming… where members will have access to early episodes, interviews with guests, a new writer's blog, and many other exciting materials that will only be available through a membership. Keep your eyes peeled on our Instagram and Facebook, as well as in the episode notes. Music used in this episode is by Alexander Nakarada, Anton Shilo and Ronald Kah. They've got an amazing playlist available on YouTube exploring music influenced by Scandinavian folk and traditional music. See the links in the episode notes for more details. ▶▶ ARTIST PAGE ▶Alexander Nakarada ▸Bandcamp: https://alexandernakarada.bandcamp.com▸iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/al...▸Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/serpentsoundst...▸Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/43Yoi...▸Website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com▸Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4w...▸Licensed with CC BY 4.0: https://bit.ly/33A8ZQw▸Promoted by Sana Bibliothecam https://youtu.be/AV8JXuW0mfM▶Ronald Kah ▸Instagram: https://instagram.com/ronaldkah▸Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ronaldkah▸Website: https://ronaldkah.de▸Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RonaldKahMusic▸▸Licensed with CC BY-SA 3.0: https://bit.ly/3i0jwcF▸▸Promoted by Sana Bibliothecam https://youtu.be/AV8JXuW0mfM▶Anton Shilo ▸Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shilo.anton▸Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mrhumble▸Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MrHumbleS...▸▸Licensed with CC BY-SA 3.0: https://bit.ly/3i0jwcF▸▸Promoted by Sana Bibliothecam https://youtu.be/AV8JXuW0mfM

Follow SOMETHING CRYPTID THIS WAY COMES on Instagram.Grab your show gear and merchandise here!“There's… there's something living in the woods. And I think I know what it is, but I need someone else to confirm it. Will you come with me?”“I... I guess so. But is it dangerous?”“I don't know. Maybe. Maybe not. But its' something I have to figure out. And I need your help.”“Okay… when? Tomorrow? Next week?”“No. Tonight. It has to be tonight.”Continuing from Part 1 of The Elma Encounters, join Judy, Jenn and Ray while they head back to the river where the night before, something was throwing rocks at them!  And later, Steve, Molly and Parker are haunted by a sight on an old logging road near the same area... a creature that they could never fully explain to anyone.  SUBSCRIBE TODAY! If you have a potential story to share, one you'd like to hear set to a story-telling format, or would even like to discuss sponsorship, send an email to pnwsasquatchshadows@yahoo.com or Russ@ommstories.com  We've got some GREAT swag and gear that you can find on Redbubble  and Tee Public too. Stickers, t-shirts, mugs and more… you name it, we've got it! Go to pnw sasquatch shadows on Instagram for the link in the bio, or head on over to redbubble.com and type pnw sasquatch in the search bar. That's one word with no spaces: pnwsasquatch. There's some new designs with a great tribute to the 80's.Special thanks to artist Moby for the use of this song, Pale Horses, which is released through moby gratis dot com. Moby is a huge supporter independent story tellers and film makers… he is the definition of a true artist. Music: Pale Horses by Moby, courtesy of https://mobygratis.comOther music in this episode was create by White Bat Audio. Visit them on YouTube or online at White Bat Audio or on their YouTube channel. 

Come along to Elma, Washington state, just an hour's drive west of the capital city of Olympia on the South Puget Sound inlet. It is in these hills that we meet Kirk, Aaron, Judy and Jenn as they experience a phenomenon that they can't explain. Based on two eye-witness accounts, these stories will haunt you, leaving you wanting more.There's nothing quite like wild blackberry picking in the hot summers of the Pacific Northwest, and even better… the incredible blackberry pies and milkshakes that are everywhere you look… from small cafes to snack shacks: Summer is blackberry season in Washington. And with more berries, comes more wildlife. I'd like to tell you that berry picking is peaceful. That it comes with no incidence of interference from the local wildlife. That once you're out there, it's just you and the berries.I'd like to tell you that.But that's not the case for Judy and her girls on a hot July evening in 1995.Something Cryptid This Way Comes is part of the Olde Mountain Media family of podcasts. Visit PNW Sasquatch Shadows on Instagram Grab your merchandise and gear here: PNW Sasquatch Shadows T-Shirts and MORE!With over 200 designs to choose from, there is something for everyone!If you have a potential story to share, one you'd like to hear set to a story-telling format, or would even like to discuss sponsorship, send an email to pnwsasquatchshadows@yahoo.com or Russ@ommstories.com 

Join us as we ride along with Lyle, Jesse, Jim and  Ted on two separate experiences... with similar outcomes. In 1980, two hikers saw a shadow on the ridge of Stujack, just under Mount Pugh's peak. Later, and not too far from Stujack Pass, two teens experienced something similar the summer of 1989. Was it the same being? Were they being hunted? Come along and find out...This episode is a lovely tribute to the 80s complete with music that will take you back... or cause you to feel like you're in a retro reboot of a John Hughes movie.If you haven't listened to previous episodes, make sure you immerse yourself in the experiences of the 1924 event of Fred Beck at Mount Saint Helens, the abduction of Albert Ostman in British Columbia, and the experiences of US troops during the Vietnam Conflict, where numerous soldiers witnessed an ape-like creature in the Kontum Province. Revisit season 1 to hear short first-hand accounts and experiences.New YouTube experiences! Follow this link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Obe9Dx3YfMr2hr8sVxbQQ  to see Dr. Russ introduce you to the actual places these stories took place... or close to them.Join our Facebook page at Olde Mountain Media, a family of podcasts, where you can learn more about upcoming projects and special offers.  https://www.https://www.facebook.com/Olde-Mountain-Media-105598055137876If you have a potential story to share, or would even like to discuss sponsorship, send an email to pnwsasquatchshadows@yahoo.comMichael Montoya, founder of The Drawings of Bigfoot, does an incredible job gathering eye-witness accounts and illustrating as a sketch artist according to what the eye-witness has seen and experienced. Make sure you visit his artwork at https://www.thedrawingsofbigfoot.com, and visit his YouTube and Instagram pages with the same name.Music used in this episode is by special permission from Karl Casey of White Bat Audio, and can be found here: https://www.whitebatradio.comMusic by Elysium Audio Labs Track: “Rewind” can befound below at  https://youtu.be/u1cD7XDPKbQ Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3as7DLr​

Come join a patrol of US soldiers as they are stalked by a "Rock Ape" in the dark jungles of Vietnam. Special thanks to www.wearethemighty.com, Mark Felton productions, and Matthew Russell of the Veterans site. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a five star rating and a review which will help these stories get out there. And again, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on Instagram. Help spread the word, and reach out and say hello. Music used in this episode is by permission from Penta Rei. Please see a link in the notes to Pena Rei's music, and check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Panta ReiSomething Cryptid This Way Comes is part of the Olde Mountain Media family of podcasts, and is written, produced and sound engineered by  Pacific Northwest Sasquatch Shadows. Coming this fall, a new podcast with extended stories will make its debut: Legends and Tales of the Pacific Northwest. This storytelling format will reveal legends and tales of adventure and mystery, many of which are not commonly known. Keep your eyes out for this upcoming podcast and stay tuned for tales of invention, discovery, mayhem, and even a touch of murder. 

Come along and join Fred and his partners as they come to grips with the shadows that move in the trees. Hold on to your seat as you become part of this story. Coming this fall, a new podcast with extended stories will make its debut: Legends and Tales of the Pacific Northwest. This storytelling format will reveal legends and tales of adventure and mystery, many of which are not commonly known. Keep your eyes out for this upcoming podcast and stay tuned for tales of invention, discovery, mayhem, and even a touch of murder. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to leave a five star rating and a review which will help these stories get out there. And again, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and visit us on Instagram @pnwsasquatchshadows. Help spread the word, and reach out and say hello. The introductory vocal music you heard at the beginning of this episode, “Bitter Wind,” is performed by M'ANAM, and composed by Michael McGlynn of Dublin, Ireland. Visit them on facebook and Instagram @ manam underscore men, and enjoy their videos on YouTube at Anúna-M'anam. You can also learn more at www.anuna.ieTo watch the incredibly moving video of “Bitter Wind,” click below…https://youtu.be/bttWVyAbkb0Check out M'ANAM on Spotify, iTunes, or wherever you get your music. You won't be sorry you did. ”Bitter Wind” is sung in Irish Gaelic, with the following translation:Bitter Is The Wind TonightIt Tosses The Ocean's White HairI Fear Not The Crossing Of A Calm SeaBy The Fierce Warriors From Norway 

Infrasound is the concept of low frequency vibrations that are beyond the capacity of human access. There is no agreement about the biological activity of infrasound. Reported effects include those on the inner ear, vertigo, imbalance, etc.; intolerable sensations, incapacitation, disorientation, nausea, vomiting, and bowel spasm; and resonances in inner organs, such as the heart. Lions, whales, alligators, peacocks... why not Sasquatch?  https://www.instagram.com/pnwsasquatchshadows  

Make sure to subscribe and leave a review. Follow us on Instagram @PNWSasquatchShadowsDo you have a short story to tell? Send an email to pnwsasquatchshadows@yahoo.comSomething Cryptid This Way Comes is part of the Olde Mountain Media family of podcasts.

Welcome back to The Freaky Deaky! Today the gang tackles The Monster of Elizabeth Lake! A truly bizarre tale near Christian & Scott's old stomping grounds in California. Although there have been no reported sightings since the 1880's, there were a few from 1830 all the way up to 1886. The creature has been described as having bat wings, the neck of a giraffe, the head of a bulldog, six legs, a length of at least fifty feet, and emit a horrible nauseating stench (what a stud, amirite?). Several ranchers and owners of land around Elizabeth Lake abandoned or sold their property at losses to get away from the beast. Supposedly Spanish missionaries dubbed the lake Laguna del Diablo and Native American Legend also supports the rumors that the Devil created the lake. If you're enjoying the show, please consider taking a moment to rate, review and tell your friends. It truly is the only way around these pesky algorithms, and it really does help us grow!   What are your thoughts on the truly bizarre Monster of Elizabeth Lake? We want to hear it! Shoot us a message! Visit us online at thefreakydeaky.com to submit your theories, personal ghost stories and paranormal encounters, browse TFD merch, and more! Or send your personal theories & paranormal experiences to  thegang@thefreakydeaky.com. Follow Us on Social Media For Show Notes & Photos From Each Episode: Instagram: https://bit.ly/2HOdleo Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ebSde6 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3mJ8Ron

It's a cold winter's night on a lonely dark road, and two glowing eyes suddenly appear next to the road. Your car slows, and a figure emerges from the shadows. What you expect to see is not what your mind imagines, and your view of reality is now changed forever...Our guest lives in the eastern side of the United States, and his story will haunt you and conjure images that my visit your dreams. 

What do we truly know about this world? About the universe? Are we tied down by our own dimensional existence? Something Cryptid This Way Comes is a podcast reminiscent of 1930-50s radio shows, and made for your quick cryptid fix. On the go? Looking for witness accounts? Unlike other paranormal and crytpozoology shows, this show has no host. It has no interviews. It just merely is. Join guests as they recall their eye-witness accounts. The stories you hear are genuine and real accounts. If you have a story to tell and would like to be featured, send an email to pnwsasquatchshadows@yahoo.com Visit and subscribe to Instagram @pnwsasquatchshadows Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pnwsasquatchshadows/message

It's watching... thinking... considering. And then it takes flight, at an inhuman speed. When you see something flash before your eyes that you can't explain, you may wonder to yourself: "Is my mind playing tricks on me, or did I really just see a Sasquatch..." Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pnwsasquatchshadows/message

The feeling you're being watched. The subtle movement of trees. Knowing that you're only escape is a mile through the wilderness... and you are alone. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pnwsasquatchshadows/message

Tonight's bedtime story is a gentle reading of a beautiful Native American Legend called The Hidden One which is included in the “Gifts of Story” series of storytelling by Aaron Shepard. This lovely legend is a Native American version of Cinderella.  Instead of background music, this story has soothing crackling fire sounds in the background to help enhance the feeling of cozy storytelling relaxation as you listen. The sounds continue after the story ends for a few extra seconds and then they gently fade away as you drift off

You're alone. You hear a rustling in the bushes next to you. Slowly, a low rumble, like the movement of the earth, shakes your inner core. The rumble grows louder, and you realize you are being watched... and warned. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pnwsasquatchshadows/message

I give a brief history of the Native American Legend of the Deer Lady. Links to websites I used for this episode http://www.native-languages.org/deer-woman.htm https://www.pioneerwomanmuseum.com/history/the-deer-woman https://anchor.fm/ghostlypara/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ghostlypara/support

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Today we celebrate the Roman leader who is still honored with flowers. We'll also learn about one of the best botanical writers of all time. We celebrate the man remembered with the naming of the Cottonwood. We also celebrate the life of a beloved English poet through his poetry - every year on this day, he is still remembered with flowers. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book about a teacher from the Bronx who germinated an idea and started a movement, changing his life and the lives of his students. And then we'll wrap things up with the inspiring story of the Fairchild Tropical Garden. But first, let's catch up on some Greetings from Gardeners around the world and today's curated news.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   Gardener Greetings To participate in the Gardener Greetings segment, send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org And, to listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to play The Daily Gardener Podcast. It's that easy.   Jennifer's Pesto Resources (During the Pandemic) Pine Nuts from Amazon   Curated News 12 front garden ideas – inviting designs to boost your curb appeal | Real Homes These front garden ideas will transform your home, creating a smarter and more individual look 1. Keep The Route To The Front Door Simple 2. Choose Big Plant Pots To Create An Impactful Look 3. Choose Sympathetic Materials For The Path 4. Highlight Your Front Door 5. Hide The Bins In A Bin Shed 6. Pay Attention To Paintwork In A Small Front Garden 7. Paint Your Front Gate An Inviting Colour 8. Choose Cost-effective Gravel To Cover Ugly Surfaces 9. Parking Or Garden? 10. Choose A Planting Structure For Year-Round Interest 11. Pick A Front Garden Colour Scheme 12. Consider Front Garden Security   Alright, that's it for today's gardening news. Now, if you'd like to check out my curated news articles and blog posts for yourself, you're in luck, because I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. There's no need to take notes or search for links - the next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events 100BC    Today is the birthday of the Roman leader Julius Caesar. On this day, Romans lay a wreath at his statue and throw flowers in the Forum where Caesar was murdered.   1858   Today is the anniversary of the death of Jane Loudon, who married the prolific garden writer and publisher: John Claudius Loudon. Jane was a fantastic writer in her own right, but she also possessed an inner determination; she was a survivor. When her father lost the family fortune and died penniless when Jane was only seventeen, it marked the beginning of her career writing Science Fiction. In her books, Jane wrote about cultural and technological advancements that eventually came to pass. For instance, the women in her books wore pants. In any case, her successful book, The Mummy was published anonymously, in 1827, in three parts. Now, in one of her books, Jane featured something she imagined would come to pass: a steam plow. And that concept attracted the attention of John Claudius Loudon - her future husband. Loudon wrote a favorable review of her book, but he also wanted to meet the author. Loudon didn't realize Jane had written the book using a nom de plume of Henry Colburn. Well, long story short and much to Loudon's delight, Henry was Jane; they fell in love and married a year later. The Loudons were considered high society, and they called Charles Dickens, a friend. As John and Jane grew old together, John's arms stopped working as he grew older, after an attack of rheumatic fever. As a result, Jane became John's arms, and she handled most of his writing. And, when his arms got so bad that surgeons needed to amputate his right arm, they found him in his garden, which he said he intended to return to immediately after the operation. Two weeks before Christmas in 1843, John was dictating his last book to Jane, and the book was called, A Self Instruction to Young Gardeners. Around midnight, he suddenly collapsed into Jane's arms and died. To honor John's memory,  Jane completed the book on her own.   1890  Today is the anniversary of the death of the American explorer, soldier, and the first Presidential candidate of the Republican Party, John Charles Frémont. Frémont is remembered as "The Pathfinder" after helping many Americans who were heading West by creating documents and maps of his expeditions. In fact, John and his wife, Jesse, created an entire map of the Oregon Trail.   Now, when Frémont saw Nebraska for the first time, he didn't see merely an endless prairie; he saw beauty. To Fremont, the entire state was one big garden, accentuated with fertile soil, swaying grasses, and wildflowers as far as the eye could see. Fremont was one of the first explorers to write about cottonwood trees. He discovered them near Pyramid Lake in Nevada on Jan 6, 1844. Years later, botanists would name the Cottonwood in his honor, calling it the "Populus fremontii." Cottonwoods are the fastest growing trees in North America. And, the Cottonwood was sacred to Native Americans. To the Apaches, the Cottonwood was a symbol of the sun. In Northern Mexico, Cottonwood boughs were used in funeral rights, and the Cottonwood was a symbol of the afterlife.  And, there's an old Native American Legend that tells how the Cottonwood tree gave birth to the stars. For a time, the tree held the stars and kept them safe. But then, one late spring, the stars were released until they filled the night sky. And, every spring, we can remember the legend when we see the female trees release their star-shaped seeds into the air.  Now when I was growing up, all of the beautiful elm trees at my childhood home succumbed to Dutch elm disease.  My parents selected cottonwoods because they knew they would grow quickly -  up to six feet or more each year. They couldn't stand how naked the house looked without the beautiful large elm trees. In truth, there's no comparison between a cottonwood tree and an elm tree, which is regarded as one of the most beautiful trees by landscape painters. Still, Cottonwood trees do grow quickly. But be forewarned: Cottonwood trees often have weak wood that can easily be injured or damaged. Cottonwood trees are in the Poplar species. Only the female trees produce the fluffy cotton seeds that float through the air and collect in your garden and garage in June.    Unearthed Words Today is the birthday of the English poet John Clare who was born on this day in 1793. Each year on his birthday, the children of his village make little flower posies, and then they lay them on his grave where they read poems they write in his honor.   All nature has a feeling: woods, fields, brooks Are life eternal; and in silence they Speak happiness beyond the reach of books; There's nothing mortal in them; their decay Is the green life of change; to pass away And come again in blooms revivified. Its birth was heaven, eternal is its stay, And with the sun and moon shall still abide Beneath their day and night and heaven wide. — John Clare, English poet,  All Nature Has a Feeling   Loud is the summer's busy song The smallest breeze can find a tongue, While insects of each tiny size Grow teasing with their melodies, Till noon burns with its blistering breath Around, and day lies still as death. — John Clare, English poet, July   Grow That Garden Library The Power of a Plant by Stephen Ritz This book came out in 2017, and the subtitle is A Teacher's Odyssey to Grow Healthy Minds and Schools. Stephen Ritz is the founder of Green Bronx Machine and has devoted his teaching career to improving health and academic results for children in the South Bronx. His work has been featured by major media and documentaries, including Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food, and his TEDx talk has been viewed over one million times. Dubbed the Pied Piper of Peas, Ritz and his family reside in the Bronx and continue to farm with children all year round. Tom Colicchio said, "The only thing bigger than the impact Stephen has had helping countless students understand the importance of their food choices is his infectious personality. The Power of a Plant outlines the remarkable work he has done to date and provides a blueprint for how educators around the world can implement his learnings effectively." The book is 304 pages of Stephen's's story - "a green teacher from the Bronx who let one idea germinate into a movement and changed his students'' lives by learning alongside them." You can get a copy of The Power of a Plant by Stephen Ritz and support the show, using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $7.   Today's Botanic Spark 1986  On this day, The Billings Gazette ran a story about the Fairchild Tropical Garden in a post called Florida Garden is a Must for Touring Northerners. It starts out this way: "Northern garden-lovers looking for a lush botanical escape from their own barren landscapes claim that this garden is at its best when northern winters are at their worst. Others say that it is prettiest right now and in the fall. In any case, this 83-acre botanical garden just south of Miami's Coconut Grove is a four-season attraction for those who are interested in plants, beauty, or in oddities. The Fairchild Tropical Garden is a distinguished first cousin of the Arnold Arboretum in Boston, a place where rare plants are preserved, the public is educated, and serious research is conducted. Be forewarned that a visit can quickly reduce the most seasoned gardener to amateur status. You may know all about the different kinds of Iris and Lilacs, all about how to prune raspberries or harden off Tomato starts; you may even know your way around rare shrubs and trees. But what do you know about Lilly Pilly, Bushman's poison, Cannonball trees, or Shower-of-Orchid vines? A trip to Fairchild Tropical Garden is like a trip to a foreign country - actually, several foreign countries. More than 4,000 different plants from Australia, Sumatra, the Bahamas, Burma, South Africa, Jamaica, Zamboanga, and many other tropical regions have taken root here. There are Ficus Trees considerably larger than the one under your skylight. In fact, only a few representative species are grown here because of the great area each mature one requires. A single tree has been known to cover acres! "Ficus" means fig, and some kinds do bear edible fruit. So do some members of the philodendron family, which grow outdoors here year-round. One, called "Monstera deliciosa" (believe it or not), sets fruit that is among the world's most delectable. The Bromeliads... can be seen here growing on and among rocks and trees... There are ...  jewel-colored tropical Water Lilies, ... Orchids that bloom year-round on the grounds … the orange and purple Bird-of-Paradise and the Columbian Flamingo Flower, or Anthurium, which looks a bit like a shiny red patent-leather Calla Lily. Many of the plants are definitely odd. The 40-foot-tall Cannonball Tree, a native timber tree in some South American countries, produces fragrant, fleshy, 6-inch purple blossoms on strange special branches that the trunk sprouts near the ground at flowering time. These are followed by 8-inch rusty cannonballs, dangling from heavy strings suspended from the trunk, that make a noise when the wind blows them against one another. In their native South American countries, these "cannonballs" are often hollowed out and turned into drinking cups. Another curiosity is the Calabash tree, whose egg-shaped fruit, when dried and filled with seed or BB shot, becomes the maracas familiar in Latin music. The garden is named after Dr. David Fairchild, an American plant explorer responsible for introducing many important species and varieties of plants to us, such as soybeans, dates, and improved varieties of rice, wheat and cotton. He was a close friend of the garden's founder, a New York tax attorney named Col. Robert H. Montgomery [co-founders of what is today the world's largest accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers. Montgomery] spent his fortune on collecting tropical plants and providing a place for them to grow. The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road, Miami."" During the pandemic, the Garden is open every day, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with special times available for seniors and individuals who identify as vulnerable. For your safety and theirs, guests and members must preregister for timed entry. Reserve Your Timed Ticket and Review their COVID Policies and Procedures on their website.