Podcasts about native plants

Tonight the Papa Muse Duo at South Hill Cider, Michael Ciccone & Company at Six Mile Creek Vineyard, and the Ithaca Festival Parade from Fall Creek to Downtown Ithaca followed by Maddy Walsh and the Blind Spots at the Bernie Milton Pavilion! Friday, Wingnut at South Hill Cider and London McDaniel is at the Antlers. The Ithaca Festival runs all weekend through Sunday! Saturday a Landscaping with Native Plants session at the Newfield Public Library, a 50th birthday party for the First Unitarian organ, Taj Mahal and Keb Mo are at the Point of the Bluff Vineyards overlooking Keuka Lake, and Smoking Loons at Hopshire Farm & Brewery. Sunday a pancake breakfast at the Etna Fire Department, the 5th annual Lansing Car Show at Myers Park, a Chicken BBQ at the Slaterville Fire Department, and Practice at Presents Community Showcase Featuring Burn the Boats, Lemon Law, and Horn Rims at Deep Dive. Mondays with MAQ at South Hill Cider. Tuesday Annie Burns and Friends at the Inn at Taughannock, a Southern Old Time String Band Jam Session at Deep Dive, and GreenStar Gigs with Cozmic Theo at the west end GreenStar. Wednesday, Fireside Sessions with John Simon at New Park, [...]

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT's Nina Prater is joined by Tim Hammer, co-owner of Homegrown Native Foods, LLC. Tim is an educator who teaches people about responsible and safe foraging of wild plants and mushrooms in the Ozark mountains of Arkansas. In this conversation, they discuss the many qualities of native plants that make them desirable in the farmscape, the commercial potential of different native plants, how to forage in the wild responsibly, and more.ATTRA Resources: Native Plants Offer More Than Beauty to the FarmscapeSwitchgrass as a Bioenergy CropAlternative Pollinators: Native BeesCompanion Planting & Botanical Pesticides: Concepts & ResourcesOther Resources: Homegrown Native Foods, LLCTim Hammer Contact InfoBringing Nature Home, by Doug TallamyFall Glade Onion informationArkansas Food Innovation CenterThe Beaver InstituteBo Brown, Foraging Author and Nature EducatorPrairie Moon Nursery

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT's Nina Prater is joined by Tim Hammer, co-owner of Homegrown Native Foods, LLC. Tim is an educator who teaches people about responsible and safe foraging of wild plants and mushrooms in the Ozark mountains of Arkansas. In this conversation, they discuss the many qualities of native plants that make them desirable in the farmscape, the commercial potential of different native plants, how to forage in the wild responsibly, and more.ATTRA Resources: Native Plants Offer More Than Beauty to the FarmscapeSwitchgrass as a Bioenergy CropAlternative Pollinators: Native BeesCompanion Planting & Botanical Pesticides: Concepts & ResourcesOther Resources: Homegrown Native Foods, LLCTim Hammer Contact InfoBringing Nature Home, by Doug TallamyFall Glade Onion informationArkansas Food Innovation CenterThe Beaver InstituteBo Brown, Foraging Author and Nature EducatorPrairie Moon Nursery

We talk to the author of the new book “The Future of Gardens.” Then we check in with Susan Carpenter, Native Plant Garden Curator at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum. […]

So you've been thinking about getting rid of your lawn, or at least having less. You'll attract birds and bees and you won't have to mow as much. Nice! But where to start? Master gardener Paula Diaz gives us the scoop on how to kill grass, where to look for the right native plant species to replace it, and how to start laying out your flower beds. Come learn from someone who's been winning over her neighbors to give native plants a shot.

An interview with foraging expert and author Russ Cohen

Liana is the Nursery Manager at ClimateForce and designer of organic and holistic food systems rooted in ecology, wellness and care. With a strong foundation in growing native and productive trees, she works at the intersection of ecosystem restoration, endangered plant conservation, and regenerative agriculture. Her work makes permaculture and agroforestry practical and inspiring, bridging grassroots initiatives with institutional change. Join us for a journey into the heart of the Daintree, the oldest rainforest in the world.Deeply connected to the healing power of plants, she also uses herbs to support mental health and emotional resilience, integrating personal wellbeing with the broader goals of land stewardship and sustainable food systems.From the personal to the practical, Liana opens up about her favourite herbs, including Brahmi, which she relies on for mental clarity. She also weaves in stories from her great-grandmother's garden in Hungary and the Ambrosia weeds that sparked her apprenticeship with a traditional healer. Tune in to learn about the vital role of permaculture and native plants in combating climate change, conserving endangered species like the blue tassel fern, and promoting sustainable farming practices. Delve into the significance of bush tucker in local diets and the cultural importance of trees in the Daintree region, offering a unique glimpse into the interconnectedness of people, plants, and place.SHOW NOTES:Website: ⁠https://theclimateforce.org/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climateforce/posts/?feedView=allFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ClimateForce.360Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/climateforce.360/?hl=en-gb*BUY ME A CUPPA*If you liked the episode and want more, a cuppa fuels my work and time, which is given for free. Leave a comment and a few bucks here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/theeldertree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**THE ELDER TREE TROVE PATREON COMMUNITY**You can join our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and gain a deeper connection to our podcast. Pay only $2 per week to have access to bonus and often exclusive resources and opportunities- plus support the Elder tree at the same time! To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theeldertree.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and donate to the crowdfunding campaign ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can also follow The Elder Tree on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up to the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Find out more about this podcast and the presenters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠asktheeldertree@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The intro and outro song is "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sing for the Earth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins. 

Climate change is endangering many native plant species.  As the climate warms, many species will need to establish themselves in new places that are more hospitable than their historic ranges.  But many native plants in the U.S. cannot move themselves by natural forces quickly enough to avoid climate-change driven extinction.  For such plants to survive […]

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In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, introduces listeners to a selection of his favorite native plants found in the central highlands of Arizona. Listen in to learn about eight resilient, blooming species as well as other notable native flora.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

Amber and Sabrina talk haircuts for grass trees, a total re-do on a front garden and a neighbour's impressive passionfruit vine 26:40  Neighbour's passionfruit vine has entangled a frangipani tree that needs pruning. Is it best to wait for the fruit to ripen or chop the lot?32:46 Do grass trees in their natural habitat need haircuts?46:44 Advice on a complete re-do of a front garden in a new housing estate.Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the definition of planting with native plants. What constitutes a native plant? Are they all easy care, minimal upkeep plants or is there more to it? Listen in to find out.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

Assisted migration, helping native plants move to escape the effects of a rapidly changing climate, is a controversial topic among ecologists.  Thomas Nuhfer of the University of Massachusetts Amherst shares a new understanding of how to make these moves without destabilizing existing ecosystems.

Headlines from the week of April 23, 2025    - Soroptomist award 11 island women    - SeaDoc's ‘Salish Sea Wild' earns EMMY nomination    - Wren's Berries and Native Plants is honoring the natural ecosystem    - Shooting Stars, harbingers of spring    - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log  

Greg Noonan is a landscape designer, educator, and systems thinker helping redefine the future of Florida's communities. As Enhancements Manager at Cherrylake and founder of Connected Landscapes, Greg works at the intersection of ecological design, builder collaboration, and resident education. He leads the implementation of sustainable landscape practices at Sunbridge, a master-planned community that's pioneering a new standard in residential development.In this episode, we dive deep into Greg's personal journey—from installing edible gardens and founding a sustainable landscape firm to becoming a key driver of the OUTSIDE Collab model for transforming Florida landscapes. We discuss the challenges and breakthroughs of designing with native plants, creating year-round curb appeal, and helping builders meet sustainability standards without compromising aesthetics or budgets.

In this episode of The Chicagoland Guide, host Aaron Masliansky sky introduces Inside the Skev listeners to the Chicagoland Guide,  reconnects with longtime friend, scientist, and conservationist Dr. Becky Barak of the Chicago Botanic Garden to explore how native plants can play a key role in the future of urban and suburban living across the region.Becky will be speaking at Skokie Public Library on April 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in an event titled “Rethinking Lawns: Incorporating Native Plants into Home Landscapes.” In this conversation, we go in-depth on what native plants are, why they matter for our local ecosystems, how they can help with flood prevention, and how homeowners, HOAs, and municipalities can shift their approach to landscaping.Aaron and Becky also discuss practical advice for how to:Introduce native plants into townhome communities like College HillTalk to landscaping professionals about transitioning away from traditional turf grassSelect beginner-friendly native species for home gardens or rain basinsAvoid common mistakes in native lawn conversionIf you care about water management, storm resilience, biodiversity, and beautiful, low-maintenance alternatives to traditional lawns — this episode is for you.

Ecological designer and waterway whisperer Emmaline Bowman, talks about her mission to heal landscapes through nature-led design at her practice Stem Landscape Architecture & Design. We dig into the magic of restoring ecosystems, how nature-led design is possible and feasible from a business perspective and the knock-on effects of starting the ball rolling one green space at a time. Links www.stemlandscape.com Other episodes if you liked this one: If you liked this week's episode with Emmaline Bowman you might also enjoy this one from the archives:  Episode 208: Ecological Gardens with Sid Hill This week's guest is eco gardener, landscape designer, permaculturist, horticultural thinker and garden experimenter, Sid Hill. Sid is concerned with building gardens that can sustain people and wildlife and he's talking to me today about his particular brand of gardening, what we can do differently to improve our gardens and the whole discipline of horticulture in the UK. Episode 232: Ecologically Integrated Gardens My guest this week is Shawn Maestretti of Studio Petrichor, a design studio working out of California. Shawn's personal mission is to reconnect with the natural world, tread lightly on the land, nurture biodiversity, protect water, and bring people together. We speak about how Studio Petrichor designs with these values in mind and the systems and techniques that are used to achieve these goals. Please support the podcast on Patreon

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, chats about the top 10 native plants to grow in Arizona. Arizona Cypress, Silver Berry, and Manzanita are some great native plants that love the local weather. What other plants are on this top 10 list? Listen in to find out.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Wendy Brister, Marketing Director of Cavano's Perennials, all about native edible plants. The plant profile is on Basket of Gold and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Playing with Frost by Christy Page of GreenPrints.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 28: Preserving Your Harvesthttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-28-preserving.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 148: Serviceberrieshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-148.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 25: Paw Pawshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-25-michael.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 183 Elderberryhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-183-elderberry.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support.Visit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!Show Notes will be posted after 4-22-2025.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzShow Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 4-19-2025.

Episode Summary This week on Live Like the World is Dying, Harvest and Casandra talk about getting to know native plants in your area, learning through observation, and how to gather, save, and sow seeds. Find a cool zine Harvest made to go along with the episode here: https://www.tangledwilderness.org/live-like-the-world-is-dying/harvest-on-native-plants-and-seed-saving Host Info Casandra can be found on BlueSky @hey-casandra.bsky.social Publisher Info This show is published by Strangers in A Tangled Wilderness. We can be found at www.tangledwilderness.org, or on Twitter @TangledWild and Instagram @Tangled_Wilderness. You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness. Find out more at https://live-like-the-world-is-dying.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-69f62d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Live Like the World is Dying.

With home gardening, it's about planning, doing the work ahead of time, so you reap the future benefits. If you'd like brilliant colour at home this Spring, Merilyn Kuchel says plant bulbs today.

Join the Everyday Environment team as we chat with Layne Knoche, Stormwater Outreach Associate, to explore the importance of rain gardens and how they help manage stormwater, support biodiversity, and improve water quality. We chat about some good design tips and ideas, the basic make-up of a rain garden and spend some extra time really diving into our obsession with native plants. Resources mentioned in the pod: CoCoRaHS community science projectRed Oak Rain GardenRed Oak Rain Garden ResourcesIllinois Groundwork Plant FinderLawn to Lake Midwest

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Garrard County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Eric Comley takes us on a virtual walk through some of our common wildflowers and the hotspots to get out in the woods and see something spectacular. As spring drifts into summer, our landscape will continue to change. Also on tap...Extension Forester Laurie Thomas discusses the characteristics of roughleaf dogwood, which is a small, flowering deciduous tree in the dogwood family. It can be used as an ornamental and is an important wildlife tree. ForestryWorks Program Coordinator also discusses a multi-state program that promotes forestry by providing forest industry-focused resources for Kentucky students, educators, and job seekers. 4.9.25 https://fromthewoodstoday.com

A healthy garden is more than just beautiful—it's biodiverse! In this episode of The Evergreen Thumb, we explore how increasing plant diversity in home gardens, community spaces, and public landscapes can create more resilient ecosystems, healthier soil, and stronger pollinator populations. Join us as we discuss: Why biodiversity is essential for sustainable gardening How native plants and layered plantings support wildlife and soil health Practical ways to enhance biodiversity—even in small urban spaces How plant diversity helps address climate change, pollinator decline, and habitat loss Whether you're a backyard gardener or working on larger landscapes, this episode offers actionable strategies to support garden resilience and environmental health. For resources, links, a transcript, and more be sure to visit our website at https://evergreenthumb.mastergardenerfoundation.org/episode045/  

JOHN MAGEE BIOJohn Magee has been designing and building landscapes in the Washington DC Metro area and beyond for the past 30 years.  After receiving his B.S. degree in Agriculture from the Ohio State University and spending a few years training and showing horses, he settled into the landscaping industry as the General Foreman of Pennsylvania's highest award-winning landscaping firm.  While in Pennsylvania, he became a volunteer at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary where he met his wife Susana and was introduced to habitat gardening and the use of native plants in the landscape.  He now operates his own award-winning design firm Magee Design in the beautiful countryside of Middleburg, VA where he also enjoys kayaking and taking long walks with his wife and dogs Shaq & Dilly.  He created and hosts the award-winning Native Plant Podcast to help inform the public about the benefits of landscaping with native plants.THE PLANTASTIC PODCASTThe Plantastic Podcast is a monthly podcast created by Dr. Jared Barnes.  He's been gardening since he was five years old and now is an award-winning professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX.  To say hi and find the show notes, visit theplantasticpodcast.com.You can learn more about how Dr. Jared cultivates plants, minds, and life at meristemhorticulture.com.  He also shares thoughts and cutting-edge plant research each week in his newsletter plant•ed, and you can sign up at meristemhorticulture.com/subscribe.  Until next time, #keepgrowing!

Within this "active" Spring season of re-birth and re-growth, the Ancestral Science Podcast is taking a brief break to refresh and heal ourselves...so in deciding what episode to re-launch we were guided by the recent first thunder (amidst a thunderSNOW storm) that prompted the pop of the cottonwood buds, emerging crocus, and increased desires to reconnect with Native plants and our gardens, we thought...let's promote a previous guest Latifa of ALCLA Native Plants.The episode was recorded in Fall 2023, on the Lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Tsuut'ina Nation, Îethka Nakoda First Nation, and more recently the Otipemisiwak Métis. The Ancestral Science Podcast was grateful to speak with LATIFA PELLETIER-AHMED, French Canadian with Bangladeshi roots, who is a botanist, herbalist, educator, artist, and co-owner of ALCLA Native Plant Nursery on Treaty 7 (just North of Calgary, Treaty 7). Latifa taught us about significance of critical thinking in science, plants as teachers and guides, the incredible adaptability and resilience of Native Plants, personalities of seeds, harm of mono-agriculture, honeybees aren't native, how to decolonize your lawn, and the importance of recognizing and learning about invasive species. Grab some herbal tea alongside a robin or crocus friend, and let's learn together about the importance of Native plants from Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed For all you educators and curious folks who want to learn more, check out the shownotes here!Remember, you can support the pod and rock some unique Indigenous Science merch at www.relationalsciencecircle.com/shop, all proceeds go towards Knowledge Keeper honoraria, following protocols, and keeping the pod going. Please like, share, follow, and rate the pod, it goes a long way to share this knowledge. Hand to heart to Indigenous Screen Office and Bespoke Productions Hub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast about anything and everything connected with nature, hosts Debbie and Laurie welcome Dr. Carrie DeJaco—botanist, native plant advocate, and all-around plant powerhouse! Heard in 115 countries, all 50 states, and throughout the Carolinas, The Backyard Naturalists is proudly hosted by credentialed nature enthusiasts, including a Master Naturalist and Wildlife Ambassador, who bring both heart and expertise to every episode.   In this engaging and informative conversation, Dr. DeJaco dives into the key differences between straight native plant species and cultivars—those clone-like variations bred for specific traits. She breaks down why genetic diversity matters, how cultivars can still play a role in our gardens, and why avoiding plants treated with neonicotinoids is essential for pollinator health. You'll also hear her favorite native picks, from woodland poppy to elderberry, plus advice on where to find native plants and how to care for them without loving them too much.   Don't miss the chance to meet Dr. DeJaco in person at the upcoming native plant sale at Backyard Birds on April 26th! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just digging into the world of native plants, this episode is packed with down-to-earth wisdom to help your yard go wild—in the best way.   If you have ideas for topics that you'd like us to pursue, send us a message either on our Facebook page or our website. We would really like to hear from you.   Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram.   Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://www.thebirdfoodstore.com/. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy Queen), just southeast of Charlotte.   Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists.  We hope you have a day filled with the wonders of nature. Get outside and take a walk on the wild side! Please don't forget to leave a 5-star review for The Backyard Naturalists podcast.   Production services for The Backyard Naturalists podcast are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

How do we remember, and why do we forget? Guest: Dr. Ciara Greene, Associate Professor in the School of Psychology and Head of the Attention and Memory Laboratory at the University College London, and Co-Author of “Memory Lane” How is the trade war impacting cross border travel? Guest: Becky Mandelbaum, Communications Manager for Visit Bellingham Whatcom County Should you grow more plants native to BC? Guest: Tamara Dinter, Professional Agrologist and General Manager of Dinter Nursery The future of BC's restaurant industry Guest: Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association Why is networking so important, and how do you do it? Guest: Cal Jungwerth, Director of Permanent Placement Services at Robert Half Should we be politicizing safe consumption sites? Guest: Guy Felicella, Harm Reduction and Recovery Advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Maximize Your Hunt, host Jon Teater discusses various strategies for managing hunting properties, including tree planting, addressing storm damage, managing invasive species, and enhancing wildlife habitats. The conversation features insights from guest Todd Shippee (Empire Land Management), who shares his experiences and recommendations for effective land management practices. Topics include the importance of native plants, the use of herbicides, and innovative techniques like drone spraying to combat invasive species. The episode emphasizes the need for thoughtful planning and execution in habitat improvement to maximize hunting success. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various strategies for enhancing deer habitats, focusing on the use of specific plant species, the importance of creating cover, and innovative hunting techniques. They emphasize the significance of variety in habitat, the role of cattails and eastern gamagrass, and the benefits of using chainsaws to create deer-friendly environments. The discussion also covers how to improve deer flow and access in wetland areas, providing practical tips for land management and hunting success.   Takeaways Maximizing hunting property requires effective land management. Tree planting is essential for habitat improvement. Storm damage can impact deer trails and movement. Invasive species management is crucial for healthy ecosystems. Native plants should replace invasive species for better wildlife support. Drone technology can aid in land management efforts. Cereal herbicide applications are necessary for invasive eradication. Never allow invasive species to go to seed to prevent spread. Enhancing buck beds can improve hunting success. Diverse plantings support a healthier wildlife habitat. Creating ideal deer habitats involves using specific plant species. Cattails provide excellent cover for deer during pressure. Eastern gamagrass is a digestible grass that deer consume. Removing reed canary grass can enhance wildlife value. Creating pathways encourages deer movement through areas. Deer can navigate wet areas surprisingly well. Chainsaws can be used to create noise that reassures deer. Enhancing wetland areas can improve deer browsing opportunities. Fencing off sections can help establish new plant growth. Using natural features can guide deer flow effectively.     Social Links https://whitetaillandscapes.com/ https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/ https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Empire Land Management (@empirelandmgmt) • Instagram photos and videos Whitetail Institute - Food Plots - Deer Food Plot Seeds - Soil Testing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Maximize Your Hunt, host Jon Teater discusses various strategies for managing hunting properties, including tree planting, addressing storm damage, managing invasive species, and enhancing wildlife habitats. The conversation features insights from guest Todd Shippee (Empire Land Management), who shares his experiences and recommendations for effective land management practices. Topics include the importance of native plants, the use of herbicides, and innovative techniques like drone spraying to combat invasive species. The episode emphasizes the need for thoughtful planning and execution in habitat improvement to maximize hunting success. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various strategies for enhancing deer habitats, focusing on the use of specific plant species, the importance of creating cover, and innovative hunting techniques. They emphasize the significance of variety in habitat, the role of cattails and eastern gamagrass, and the benefits of using chainsaws to create deer-friendly environments. The discussion also covers how to improve deer flow and access in wetland areas, providing practical tips for land management and hunting success. TakeawaysMaximizing hunting property requires effective land management.Tree planting is essential for habitat improvement.Storm damage can impact deer trails and movement.Invasive species management is crucial for healthy ecosystems.Native plants should replace invasive species for better wildlife support.Drone technology can aid in land management efforts.Cereal herbicide applications are necessary for invasive eradication.Never allow invasive species to go to seed to prevent spread.Enhancing buck beds can improve hunting success.Diverse plantings support a healthier wildlife habitat. Creating ideal deer habitats involves using specific plant species.Cattails provide excellent cover for deer during pressure.Eastern gamagrass is a digestible grass that deer consume.Removing reed canary grass can enhance wildlife value.Creating pathways encourages deer movement through areas.Deer can navigate wet areas surprisingly well.Chainsaws can be used to create noise that reassures deer.Enhancing wetland areas can improve deer browsing opportunities.Fencing off sections can help establish new plant growth.Using natural features can guide deer flow effectively. Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enEmpire Land Management (@empirelandmgmt) • Instagram photos and videosWhitetail Institute - Food Plots - Deer Food Plot Seeds - Soil Testing

Jo and Sab help with tips in your kitchen, and your garden. 04:41 Controlling impossible chilli thrips. 10:52 Cow manure vs chicken manure. 17:32 When to prune your native plants such as eremophila.The hilarious Sabrina Hahn is a font of knowledge.Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen

For Kailyn Palomares's March visit to the Morning Show, we speak with Brandon Gross, president of the Root River Chapter of Wild Ones, a national organization that encourages the creation of native habitats and the growing of native plants. The local chapter's Native Plant Sale is currently underway (the deadline for placing orders is April 1st.)

Co-hosts architect/designer Katie Hutchison and textile designer/educator Dawn Oliveira chat with Brooke Merriam of Sunflower Designs about sustainable landscape and garden design.

Buying enough birdseed to keep all your backyard birds satisfied can run up a big bill. Homegrown National Park co-founder Douglas Tallamy says growing native plants in your garden can provide a balanced diet for birds. While there's a misconception that native plants lead to a messy garden, he says native wildflowers, shrubs and trees can provide both splashes of color and nutritious meals for 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 week on Down the Garden Path podcast, Joanne Shaw speaks with Nathan Gill of EcoLogic Horticulture Ltd. about native plants used for urban naturalization. About Nathan Gill Nathan Gill owns EcoLogic Horticulture Ltd., a nursery operating on 25 acres east of Calgary. The nursery focuses on producing horticulture products to accelerate ecological restoration and urban naturalization. Drawing on his 15 years of experience in the construction sector, Nathan brings a unique perspective to his horticultural work, blending environmental stewardship with practical, construction-based knowledge to provide site-appropriate plant material at scale for restoration and green roof projects. Nathan is also a passionate home vegetable gardener and wild seed collector. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: Native plants used for urban naturalization Many municipalities are switching over their seed blends and public space requirements to incorporate Native Plants. EcoLogic Horticulture has developed some unique formats to support this transition: NaturesTurf™ EcoPatch SedumTurf ThymeTurf DirtBags The importance of engaging nurseries early in the project planning process to ensure the desired plant material can be grown in time. The need to educate designers and government agencies about the availability of native species and the best methods for their propagation and use in restoration projects. Nature'sTurf™ Growth and Challenges The growth and development of Nature'sTurf™ over the last 8 years The challenges of growing native plants, which usually have deep root systems, and the importance of maintaining the right amount of water The increased use of Nature'sTurf™ due to the growing interest from municipalities in naturalizing boulevards and large areas While more costly to produce, Nature'sTurf™ could significantly reduce maintenance costs in the long run Perennial Gardens The challenges of replacing a lawn with sedum turf, a popular alternative in the Alberta area Homeowners should consider creating perennial beds within their lawn area before making a drastic change The initial higher maintenance compared to a lawn but the eventual benefits of a well-designed native garden How a well-maintained mulched perennial area could be less work than a lawn, but requires more initial effort to establish Alternative ground covers vs. traditional turf lawns Find EcoLogic Horticulture Ltd. online: Website: EcoLogicHorticulture.com Instagram: @ecologichorticulture Have a topic you'd like Joanne to discuss? Email your questions and comments to downthegardenpathpodcast@hotmail.com, or connect via her website at down2earth.ca Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @downthegardenpathpodcast. Down the Garden Path Podcast On Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. She does her best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low maintenance as possible. In Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and fellow landscape designer Matthew Dressing distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly reference guide. Get your copy today on Amazon. Don't forget to check out Down the Garden Path on your favourite podcast app and subscribe! You can now catch the podcast on YouTube.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Ken Parker (Owner – Native Plant Guy Consulting) to talk about human interaction with native plants. Topics include reconnecting Indigenous Tribes with traditional foods and healthier eating, interesting medicinal uses for native plants, and inspirations in ecology. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Ken Parker Here. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here.

March and April is spring wildfire season in Virginia. This is also the time when foresters do prescribed burns, to reduce fuel that could feed larger wildfires. Paula Whyman owns a 200-acre property in Rappahannock County, where she set out to do a prescribed burn on her property. She wanted to see if a small … … Continue reading →

Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Kathy Cook give a tour of The Library Garden. Designed by landscape architect, Carol Lambdin, the garden  includes raised beds, a butterfly garden, a wet area, and shaded sections. Now three years old, the garden is full of native trees, plants and edibles, and visitors are encouraged to take home berries and veggies in season. In addition, the garden has become a great home for insects and a few resident birds. Kids of all ages enjoy the grassy area, bubble rock fountains and winding footpaths. Volunteers are always welcome to help maintain the garden. Links:https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)https://www.alcpl.org/Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.orgMusic by Pixabay       

Molly Moore, master gardener and master naturalist, shares the online program she co-wrote with Marlene Smith which can set you on the path to success in starting plants from locally collected seeds without harming the wild populations

In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with legendary gardener and radio host Felder Rushing to talk about native plants, wildflowers, and how to have a beautiful yard without upsetting the HOA. Felder, a retired horticulturist and longtime voice of Mississippi Public Broadcasting's gardening show, The Gestalt Gardener, shares why native plants are better for wildlife, easier to maintain, and essential for pollinators. He also breaks down the No-Mow March movement and explains how you can let your yard grow naturally—without it looking messy. Whether you're a hardcore gardener or just someone who wants a lower-maintenance lawn, this episode is packed with knowledge and laughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I met Christopher Reynolds through Podmatch, and, as I usually do, I followed him on Instagram and TikTok to see what he's about, and his message is so beautiful. His stories are meaningful and deep, and you can't help but be drawn in and want to support whatever he's putting out. Christopher is a high-end landscape designer, and he discovered for himself what a powerful addition native plants are to his design. He encourages everyone to plant natives wherever we can - just add a few even, to add biodiversity to our area. He talks about ways that adding native plants will improve the land, and bring in beneficial insects and birds, and other critters, and the magnitude of those positive changes. All from just planting a few native plants! A small effort for huge and lasting results!He also talks about the personal project he's working on, Tierra Linda Park, that he's experimenting and bringing back to life using natives, and the results already are truly awesome!Christopher's own words of what he wants you to take away from this conversation from his guest form: "The solutions to many of our big problems are simple and fast in the scheme of things. We can all participate at whatever level we can and all acts, tiny and grand, contribute. If you know how easy it is, then you can't help but want to take action." Reynolds-Sebastiani Design Service STUNNING website is hereWebsite for Christopher's Tierra Linda Park to see his progress: https://tierralindapark.com/Check out Christopher's Instagram reels hereOr if you're on TikTok, here is where he's most activeAnd his YouTube channel is hereYou can send me messages(this is new!)!Support the showPlease follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel link is here You can DM me there or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Website for Amy's Garden Jam is https://amysgardenjam.com/ (podcast has its own tab on this site!)How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at https://www.janebolduc.com/Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service! Learn more at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Master of Science in Design + Innovation program is making a difference through its Design Horizon initiative. Inspired by the Wisconsin Idea, this initiative helps students create solutions that benefit people, animals, and plants across the state. “We’ve expanded our focus to explore how design can support all living things in Wisconsin,” said Trudy Watt, Academic Director of the program. “By working with partners, students tackle real-world problems that contribute to living well in the state.” Last year, students created the Anthofile Toolkit. This project encouraged native plantings to improve foraging habitats for pollinators. The students developed a digital slide deck and an app to help homeowners and landscape designers choose native plants. “They wanted to dispel myths that native plants are messy or hard to maintain,” Watt explained. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helping you identify spring-blooming plants, question about soil tests, and why native plants!

Did you know that whatever your interest, you can use it to make positive change in your community? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Mackenzie Feldman, founder and co-director of Re:wild Your Campus, and co-author of Groundbakers: 60+ Plant-Based Comfort Food Recipes and 16 Leaders Changing the Food System. Feldman discusses her work to eliminate synthetic pesticides on campus grounds, her research on cover-crops, and her cookbook which includes recipes and empowering stories from food system leaders creating positive food system change.Related Websites: https://www.rewildyourcampus.org/ Ground Bakers: https://www.groundbakers.com/ Into the Weeds documentary: https://www.intotheweedsimpact.com/the-film Walking Softer: https://www.walkingsofter.org/ 

March is when Portland begins to come to life. Whether you're taking a class to help map out your garden or admiring the city's iconic cherry blossoms, there's no shortage of things to do this month. The City Cast Portland team is here to narrow down your March plans to the must-dos — including how to score a literal truckload of free mulch! Plus, a bonus suggestion from our episode archive: Why You Should Make Space for Native Plants in Your Garden. If you're new here, welcome! We've put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Portland community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of March in Portland, check out Hey Portland's take on what to do this month.  City Cast Portland is also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Portland. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Reach us at portland@citycast.fm.  Learn more about the sponsors of this February 27th episode: Treefort Music Fest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we continue discussing how native plants support birds by providing shelter and sources of food, one of the 7 actions we can take to live bird-friendly.7 Simple Actions to Live Bird FriendlyAudubon Native Plant FinderNational Wildlife FederationContainer Native Gardening by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterNurture Native Nature Container Gardening***This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn FitePodcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn FiteMusic: "Beautiful Rainbow" by Victor Music, Music Standard License with Envato Market

In this episode, we discuss why and how native plants support birds. Highlights mentioned: the importance of native plants, bird-friendly habitats, Doug Tallamy, 7 Simple Actions to Live Bird-Friendly, and Audubon's Native Plant Database.3 Billion Birds GoneAudubon Native Plant Finder7 Simple Actions to Live Bird FriendlyNature's Best Hope by Doug Tallamy***This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn FitePodcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn FiteMusic: "Beautiful Rainbow" by Victor Music, Music Standard License with Envato Market

The WildStory: A Podcast of Poetry and Plantsby the Native Plant Society of New JerseyHosted byAnn E. Wallace, PhDPoet Laureate Emeritus of Jersey CityCo-hostKim Correro,Rutgers Master Gardener and Director of State ProgramsSpecial ContributorDr. Randi EckelEntomologist and Vice President of Membership NPSNJDo you have a question about native plants for Randi?Email: TheWildStory@npsnj.orgThe WildStory presents a special episode this month in celebration of Black History. We have three amazing guests, who share the stories of Black Americans who wrote poetry, created gardens, advanced the field of horticulture, and inspired others—and who are each doing important work themselves today. An unexpected throughline in these conversations is the influence of W.E.B. DuBois, the Black leader, visionary and author of the 1903 book The Souls of Black Folk, which inspired generations of Black Americans toward self-realization and liberty through education, the arts and culture, and more.  The first guest is Shaun Spencer-Hester (0:04:43), granddaughter of the poet, gardener, and community leader Anne Spencer. Anne Spencer's home and garden in Lynchburg, Virginia was a gathering place for Black intellectuals of the Harlem Renaissance, offering a garden refuge and retreat at a time when many Black Americans had migrated north to urban centers for new opportunities. Shaun shares family stories about her grandmother's life, garden, and poetry, and brings us inside theAnne Spencer House and Garden Museum, where she is the Executive Director and Curator. In lieu of our usual Ask Randi segment, this month, Kim and Ann take the mic and dive into the exciting opportunities on the horizon for NPSNJ members (0:41:10)! Mark your calendars for the highly anticipatedSpring Annual Meeting and Conference on March 1st, where we're proud to welcome the esteemed keynote speaker Doug Tallamy. NPSNJ is rolling outsix brand new classes that explore a range of captivating topics, and is thrilled to introduce a Spanish language version of the helpful brochure, "Going Native: A Guide to Landscaping with Native Plants in Northern New Jersey.” Don't miss these incredible chances to elevate your knowledge and skills!  In the second interview, Jerri Mitchell-Lee of Newark, NJ speaks with us about her remarkable great-aunt,Effie Lee Newsome (0:50:33) a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance. Newsome was the editor of the children's column "Little Page" in W.E.B. Du Bois's influential publication, The Crisis, where she showcased several of her own children's poems. An avid lover of the outdoors, Effie Lee Newsome possessed an extraordinary talent for connecting people—especially children—with the wonders of nature. Whether she was marveling at a spider, a goldfinch, a snowflake, or a violet, she made the natural world come alive. In 1940, she published Gladiola Garden: Poems of Outdoors and Indoors, which was reprinted in 2020, making her work accessible to a brand new audience. In the final segment, horticulturalistAbra Lee (1:10:01) tells us about her highly anticipated book, Conquer The Soil: Black America and the Untold Stories of Our Country's Gardeners, Farmers, and Growers (Timber Press, 2026). This remarkable work is set to inspire readers and shed light on the profound history and culture of Black growers across our nation. Abra serves as the Director of Horticulture at the historicOakland Cemetery in Atlanta, GA. During our conversation, we delve into Abra's impressive career path and explore the influential figures in her life, particularly her parents, who encouraged her curiosity and ambition.Thank you for joining us on The WildStory. Follow us on Instagram@Thewildstory_podcast

Applying salt to roadways lowers the freezing point of water and prevents slippery surfaces, which makes it safer for people to drive in wintry conditions.  In the U.S., more than 22 million tons of road salt is spread every year.  But road salt harms infrastructure and the environment.   In fact, road salt damages cars and […]