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No Mow May encourages homeowners to stash the lawn mower each spring and let flowers and grass grow for pollinators and water retention. And if your neighbor's lawn already looks like a wildflower field most of the time, it could be more intentional than passersby might assume. The movement has expanded to “Let It Bloom June” and the fall version: “Leave the leaves.” Conservation and horticulture groups say year-round low-mowing while selectively leaving native plants to grow can save huge amounts of drinking water and lead to lasting and impactful ecological changes. The movement is popularized by groups such as Plantlife, a conservation organization based in England. American lawns, based on English and French traditions, are increasingly seen as a wasteful monoculture that encourages an overuse of pesticides, fertilizer and water. Outdoor spraying and irrigation account for over 30% of a U.S. household's total water consumption, and can be twice that in drier climates, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The No Mow effort does encourage people to think more about biodiversity in their yards, and many local nature organizations provide guidance on picking noninvasive plants that fit each region's climate and precipitation levels. Reducing mowing encourages longer-rooted native grasses and flowers to grow, which breaks up compacted soil and improves drainage, “meaning that when it rains, more water is going to be captured and stored in lawns versus being generated as a runoff and entering into our stormwater system,” said Jason Sprouls, urban waters program manager for the Cumberland River Compact. Nashville homeowner Brandon Griffith said he was just tired of mowing when he decided years ago to wait and see what comes up. Then he consciously added flowering plants to attract bees and bugs. Now he sees so many insects and pollinators all over his garden that the neighbors' kids come over to look for butterflies. He said he's never heard a complaint—in fact, some of his neighbors also stopped mowing for a month each spring. “I just enjoy coming out and walking around,” said Griffith. “And looking at it, it's kind of peaceful. It's kinda relaxing.” This article was provided by The Associated Press.
We're talking summer lawn care with our friend Shelley Vance from Scotts Canada! Find out what she thinks about 'No Mow May', and how she tackles cutting the lawn including optimal mowing techniques, proactive maintenance strategies, effective watering methods, and how to manage lawn diseases and pests. Maintain a healthy lawn throughout the summer months with proactive strategies!Chapters02:22 Introduction to Summer Lawn Care with Shelley Vance04:52 No Mo May09:42 Proactive Lawn Maintenance Strategies12:33 Watering Techniques for Summer Droughts17:01 Managing Lawn Diseases and Pests25:23 Effective Weed Control Methods***********************CONNECT WITH USThank you so much for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please subscribe, leave a rating or review and listen in for new gardening discussions every week!Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and GoogleHave a question or comment for Colin or Brandi?Leave a Voice Note: LINKInstagram | thehelpfulgardenerspodSHOW NOTES | CLICK HEREGolden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
Today I'm delighted to welcome back David Mizejewski, a Naturalist & self-confessed Nature Geek who works for the National Wildlife Federation. David joined me for an inspiring discussion about leaving the leaves & Autumn tips for nature friendly gardening in Ep. 52. This time we're embracing Garden For Wildlife month & No Mow May, with tips for encouraging wildlife to thrive in your yard in Spring & Summer as well as sharing how container gardening can ensure that even in the smallest of outdoor spaces you can help contribute to supporting & nurturing your native flora & fauna.David is celebrating 25 years with NWF so alongside sharing his wonderful gardening tips our discussion draws on his experience to explore the sometimes unexpected value that urban spaces provide to nurture wildlife, the relationship between environmental & social justice issues & the power of community led nature spaces to create lasting change. We also share the fun we both had setting up wildlife cameras to spy on the new wild neighbours that move in when we create habitats in which they can thrive.In these dark & challenging times we our reminded that nature can be our sanctuary, providing joy & hope, when we share our spaces with amazing creatures & we welcome them into our lives we are rewarded in a myriad of unexpected ways.David Mizejewski is a naturalist, author & television presenter with the National Wildlife Federation. He holds a degree in Human & Natural Ecology from Emory University & is an expert on wildlife & our environment. He is dedicated to using his knowledge & unbridled enthusiasm to help others understand & protect the natural world. David regularly appears in the media to promote wildlife conservation.Website: https://naturalist.nwf.org/May is Garden for Wildlife® Month, the perfect time to celebrate your own garden & it's amazing impact on wildlife. From small balconies to spacious yards, wildlife gardens can have a big impact no matter their size! This year we're excited to celebrate gardens of all sizes & even gardens in unlikely locations! If you have an outdoor space such as a balcony, a flight of stairs up a brownstone, or even a small greenspace around a mailbox, you can garden for wildlife. Plus, if you sign up for the NWF Garden Habitats Newsletter in May, you can even be entered to win a native plant container garden bundle! With over seven million participants and over 50 years of service, Garden for Wildlife is America's largest, longest running habitat movement dedicated to helping wildlife thrive where people live, work, play, learn, & worship. Join over 315,000 Certified Wildlife Habitats® when you get your garden certified!https://www.nwf.org/Native-Plant-Habitats/Join-the-Movement/Seasonal-Initiatives/Garden-for-Wildlife-Monthhttps://www.nwf.org/gardenSupport the showThank you for being part of this journey with me, please Subscribe so you don't miss our future episodes, leave a review & share with friends to help these messages ripple out across the world. More information about the Podcast & our host Fiona MacKay: Fiona Mackay Photography WebsiteConnect with us & join the conversation on social media:Instagram @FionaMacKayPhotographyFacebook @FionaMacKayPhotographyTwitter @FiMacKay
Introducing Let It Bloom June. Coming soon, I Give Up On Landscaping July!
Welcome back to courthouse!This week, we're diving into "No Mow May", a concept that was popularized during the pandemic encouraging people to refrain from mowing their lawns in May to support pollinators and biodiversity. We'll talk the pros and cons of this initiative, including its impact on lawn health, the ecological implications of traditional lawns, and alternative practices for deeper impact. Episodes Featured:How to Mow a LawnChapters:00:00 Introduction to No Mo May02:01 Understanding No Mo May05:07 Pros and Cons of No Mo May11:23 The Impact of Lawn Care Practices20:28 Long-Term Effects of No Mo May27:48 Ecological Considerations and Alternatives33:49 Conclusion and Future Discussions***********************CONNECT WITH USThank you so much for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please subscribe, leave a rating or review and listen in for new gardening discussions every week!Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and GoogleHave a question or comment for Colin or Brandi?Leave a Voice Note: LINKInstagram | thehelpfulgardenerspodSHOW NOTES | CLICK HEREGolden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: Despite economic concerns, Americans are set on getting away for Memorial Day weekend. Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long. Get ready for another busy Atlantic hurricane season, but maybe not as crazy as 2024. Most AAPI adults oppose college funding cuts and student deportations, a new poll finds. Stop making cents US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny. The crypto industry saw Trump as a champion. Some now fear he's putting personal profits first. Vance says Trump will use US military decisively rather than in 'open-ended conflicts' of the past. Horses on a Kentucky farm are helping men build sober lives, gain work and reunite families. NASA's Mars Perseverance snaps a selfie as a Martian dust devil blows by. Caught on camera, capuchin monkeys kidnap howler monkey babies. Clownfish shrink their bodies to survive ocean heat waves. Endangered whales gave birth to few babies this year as population declines. How many Americans believe in astrology and rely on fortune-telling A new survey has answers. For kids with autism, swim classes can be lifesaving. Weight-loss drugs may lower cancer risk in people with diabetes, a study suggests. A look at the 150-year history of ships hitting the Brooklyn Bridge. Fictional fiction A newspaper's summer book list recommends nonexistent books. Blame AI. Still finding trouble in the woods 'Blair Witch Project' star at center of Maine road dispute. College Football Playoff shifts to straight seeding model, no automatic byes for top league champs. Westminster Kennel Club sets plans for its 150th dog show next year. Record-setting British climber says he will scale Everest again next year, targeting his 20th summit. Five years later How the murder of George Floyd changed America. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports some lawnmowers around the country are getting a rest.
Laura Rost, National Coordinator for Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA, joins Lisa Dent to discuss No Mow Monday, a movement to help create a larger environment for pollinators and wildlife in the spring. Rost shares what people can do outside of mowing to help wildlife flourish.
Matthew Shepherd, Director of Outreach and Education, Bring Back the Pollinators Matthew has worked for the Xerces Society for more than two decades, initially at the vanguard of a new movement to protect pollinators, but then on endangered species and a range of other issues, as well as several years leading Xerces' communications work. Throughout this time, he maintained a direct involvement in pollinator conservation in towns and cities, and in his current role has returned to outreach and community engagement. Much of this focuses on supporting neighborhood-level efforts such as pollinator gardens and small habitat projects in parks, as well as leading the Bring Back the Pollinators campaign and promoting the No Mow May and Leave the Leaves initiatives. Matthew is author of numerous articles and other publications, including Attracting Native Pollinators (Storey Publishing, 2011) and Gardening for Butterflies (Timber Press, 2016). He also is the long-time editor of Wings, the Xerces Society's magazine. Matthew's 35-year conservation career began in England and took him to Kenya before his arrival in the United States. After completing a master's of science in land resource management, Matthew managed National Trust lands in Oxfordshire, established a successful community-based conservation program in Essex, and helped to create Samphire Hoe, an award-winning nature park at the foot of the White Cliffs of Dover. During a VSO placement in Kenya, he worked with local communities and government agencies to improve the management of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, on the coast north of Mombasa. It was in Kenya that he met a Peace Corps volunteer—who is the reason he moved to Oregon. They live on the west side of the Portland metro region. Their two children are now at college, but they still get together—although sometimes they roll their eyes when Matthew points out yet another super-cool insect that he found.
Why do we grow our lawns to cultivate a home for wildlife throughout the month of May, welcome a rich tapestry of creatures into the long grass, only to mow them all down on the 1st of June? We're not sure it makes all that much sense. (Plus we love a bag of grass cuttings to heat up the compost heap)We're all for permanent wild grass aread with purposeful mowed paths. Keeps both creatures and composters happy.
It's nothing to do with your body hair shaving routine...No Mow May is in fact an initiative looking to promote wildflower growth...which it turns out may just be more effective than you think, in terms of helping out animals too. In this episode, Ant & Julie dip their toe into a few different tweaks folk could make with a garden- or similar space- to help improve outcomes for animals.For more on No Mow May, visit https://www.plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/nomowmay/ Vegan composts can be found at the following retailers (amongst others), but read the label carefully, as some of these companies do still sell animal-derived composts too:https://www.fertilefibre.com/collections/organichttps://cocoandcoir.com/blogs/coir-compost/the-guide-to-vegan-compost/https://rocketgro.co.uk/products As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Julie & Anthony
On today's show: Bill attempts to push back the pain of last night's Cavs loss. Anyone participating in No Mow May? Good Vibes at 6:55! Outdated pet (affectionate) names for the ones you love. Am I The Bleephole? Colleen doesn't want to attend her stepdaughter's college graduation. Alyssa's College of Knowledge! Someone broke their TV after last night's Cavs game. Plus, how did you announce your divorce to your family and friends?
No Mow May is here, but is it the best way to protect pollinators in our yards? Amy walks through a typical Wisconsin yard with pollinator expert Elizabeth Braatz to learn if No Mow May really works. Host: Amy Barrilleaux Guest: Elizabeth Braatz, Bumble Bee Brigade Coordinator and Terrestrial Insect Ecologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Resources for You: Wisconsin Bumble Bee Brigade Saving Wisconsin's Native Pollinators Corn Ethanol vs. Solar: A Land Use Comparison
Our expert gardener, Paul Zammit, takes your gardening questions. Paul is a professor of horticulture and environmental studies at Niagara College.
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories. Hulk Hogan launches Real American Freestyle Wrestling, No-Mow-May, and a hidden ‘magma cap’.
The City of Northfield is encouraging residents who have lawn care responsibilities to register for Less Mow May. Formerly known as No Mow May, Less Mow May is an effort to support pollinators who emerge from hibernation or migrate to Minnesota in early spring and are in deep need of nectar and pollen for food. […]
Horticulturalist Dave Decock joins us to take lawn and garden questions. Plant Talk is live every Thursday (during the growing season) from 1-2pm on KFGO. In this episode: what should you know about "No Mow May", planting tips (like, do you need to rough up the roots?), when should we fertilize, are coffee grounds really good for your plants - and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Profitez des derniers jours d'avril. pour tondre la pelouse si besoin parce qu'en mai, ce n'est plus du tout recommandé !!! Vous pouvez aider à préserver la biodiversité depuis votre jardin ! C'est ce que propose la tendance "No Mow May", traduction, "pas de tonte en mai". Tout est dans le nom, l'idée est ne pas tondre votre pelouse pendant le mois de mai, voire pendant tout le printemps. Ca permet de laisser de la nourriture et un abri à la faune et à la flore de votre jardin. Venue du Royaume-Uni, l'idée vous permet aussi de vous épargner une corvée. Tout bénéfique, à condition de faire ça bien ! Ecoutez Le conseil conso avec Nathan Bocard du 21 avril 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Profitez des derniers jours d'avril. pour tondre la pelouse si besoin parce qu'en mai, ce n'est plus du tout recommandé !!! Vous pouvez aider à préserver la biodiversité depuis votre jardin ! C'est ce que propose la tendance "No Mow May", traduction, "pas de tonte en mai". Tout est dans le nom, l'idée est ne pas tondre votre pelouse pendant le mois de mai, voire pendant tout le printemps. Ca permet de laisser de la nourriture et un abri à la faune et à la flore de votre jardin. Venue du Royaume-Uni, l'idée vous permet aussi de vous épargner une corvée. Tout bénéfique, à condition de faire ça bien ! Ecoutez Le conseil conso avec Nathan Bocard du 21 avril 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Save the bees! We're a month away from No Mow May. More from WSAU's Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bums kick off the rootftop with a Valhalla bond card dissertation (PGA player edition) with S4:E0110; Caitlin Clark is a role model, but can't escape asshole criticism — simply for being white and straight (WTF); the White Sox and Orioles clash with a debatable and stinky “interference” call; the north siders are stringing together fewer hits than Right Said Fred; emergent NFL broadcaster is awarded an Emmy and a designation for assignment in the same period to make room for TB12; Austin Maddox has a firm grasp on Scum Bag of the Week/Month honors; Netflix reboots an ESPN 30-for-30 gem, “Broke” — a must watch for anyone entering the job market; and close the top with what feels like the end of college sports as we know it. The lower half jumps out with another intergalactically famous beer review, at the hands of a creation from 18th Street Brewing's, “Best Patio Pils” (ABV 4.9%), a ‘decent' Pilsner style lager with Columbus and Saaz hops; while epic beer maker Lagunitas is shutting down brewing operations at Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood location (thanks Heineken); Eddie and Rocky find a secret squirrel “baby lounge” at Chicago's Salt Shed during a recent show featuring Bad Religion and Social Distortion; the Bums answer the question: What do Red Lobster, Bill Romanowski and Antonio Brown all have in common; Paddy gets super salty (by way of an outlier / QA fail); the Bums lament “No More, No Mow May” (eyes rolling —save the bees); and end with a Paddy Report on a new moniker for scumbag criminals. Tune in to get a glimpse of awesomeness, it's all we have. Recorded on May 24th, 2024 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL
We talk about spring lawn care, basil, and mint. Donna gives us the history of switchel. Lonna talks about harvesting and drying golden oyster mushrooms and we explore nettle soup recipes from Alan Bergo's book Flora.
There’s an alternative to stowing your mower for a month.
It's episode 211 of The Cavalry! Johnny needs backup on not buying birthday gifts for adult friends. Andrew needs backup on charities having more practical goals. Enjoy!
I look forward to sharing a few glorious Wonders of Willowwood Arboretum in Chester Township NJ as shared by Bruce Crawford, Manager of Horticulture of Morris County Park Commission. I especially adore the wisdom gained from the beauty of the old and declining trees. I hope you enjoy the story.Related Stories :Wandering Willowwood Arboretum — blog post Ep 34. Forest Bathing, Willowwood Champion TreesNo Mow May Helps Pollinators – Blog Post Ep 103. No Mow May & Marvelous Moss8888I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories and your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. Thanks so much for tuning in. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone.Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life,Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer AskMaryStone.comMore about the Podcast and Column: Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries. It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from mother nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about. Thanks for tuning in, Mary Stone Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.comDirect Link to Podcast Page
Jason talks with Brian Fredrickson, owner and founder of Ames Farm about beekeeping, honey collecting and whether "No Mow May" is a good idea or not.
No-Mow May has become increasingly popular as a way to help pollinators during springtime. Allyson Chiu, reporter covering climate solutions for the Washington Post gives tips about the best practices—and listeners call in to report on the status of their lawns.
Chris Egert is in for Jason. He talks with Ryan McEnaney, Author of ‘Field Guide to Outdoor Style' about "No Mow May" and how it may not benefit pollinators as much as some might think.
Hour 2: Chris Egert from Channel 5 is in for Jason. He talks with Kate Raddatz about missing out on the Northern Lights on The Radd Report. And then he talked to Ryan McEnaney, Author of ‘Field Guide to Outdoor Style' about "No Mow May" and how it might not actually help.
It's episode 210 of The Cavalry! Johnny needs backup on putting an end to "No Mow May." Andrew needs backup with restaurants having the confidence to choose their own sauces for menu items. Remember to subscribe to the Patreon for Post Show Banter!
In this episode, we explore the significance of those wild patches on our lawns and why they're crucial for our buzzing friends. We also navigate the emotional landscape of new mothers who find solace, challenge, and joy in their pet companions amid the transformational journey of parenthood.Ever been face to face with someone you've known for years, only to realize you can't quite place them? Imagine that being your constant reality. Joining us is Stephanie Duesing, a mother who shares the startling discovery of her son Sebastian's covert struggle with blindness and prosopagnosia, a condition that profoundly alters one's perception of the world. Together, we traverse the intricate pathways of the brain that give rise to visual recognition and the impact that conditions like Cortical Visual Impairment can have on everyday life. Her story is one of resilience, scientific intrigue, and the paramount importance of awareness.The tale of Sebastian, who navigated the world with topographical agnosia, challenges our understanding of perception and raises poignant questions about how we support those with unseen disabilities. Through this episode's intimate discussions, we gain insights into the power of the human brain and the unexpected pathways it can take, drawing parallels with the legendary neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks. Prepare to embark on a narrative journey that offers both enlightenment and empathy, reminding us of the diverse tapestry of human experience.Stephanie's Links: https://stephanieduesing.com/Bunsen and Beaker's Links:30% off the first month at Zencastr - use the code in the show!https://zen.ai/3LXIX2UYb1RLXwtWHHjryXAutdr3HS5EpVHMW80BOKgSave 10% at Bark and Beyond with the coupon code BUNSEN!The Ginger Stuffie is on presale so check the link here!Join The Paw Pack to Support The Show!https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-communityOur Website!The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for our Weekly Newsletter!Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:Bunsen and Beaker on TikTok:Bunsen and Beaker on FacebookSupport the Show.For Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd
Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Mother nature is confusing everybody right now so Bob gets you up to speed on what you need to be doing to protect […]
Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Mother nature is confusing everybody right now so Bob gets you up to speed on what you need to be doing to protect […]
Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Mother nature is confusing everybody right now so Bob gets you up to speed on what you need to be doing to protect […]
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Adam and Jordana talk about lawn anxiety and take your calls as Minnesotans head into lawn care season.
Hello and welcome to this week's episode where my guest is Mark Schofield, Plantlife's Road Verge Advisor for the UK. Mark has a huge amount of experience when it comes to green space conservation and is currently involved in a number of projects across the country to manage road verges better for wildlife involving biomass harvesting trials and the use of AI in surveys. He's also one of Plantlife's representatives for the #NoMowMay campaign, and in this interview, he talks about how we can maintain both private and public green spaces more sympathetically for wildflowers and the wildlife they support. About Mark Schofield Mark used to work for the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust before he joined Plantlife as their Road Verge Advisor for the UK. He has 15 years of experience of road verge and urban green space conservation and has organised extensive citizen science surveys. He is currently involved in a number of projects across the country to manage road verges better for wildlife involving biomass harvesting trials and the use of AI in surveys. Mark is also one of Plantlife's representatives for the #NoMowMay campaign, and has written much of the guidance on the Plantlife website for how we can maintain our lawns and public green spaces more sympathetically for wildflowers and the wildlife they support. Links No Mow May and lawn management guidance: https://www.plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/nomowmay/ https://www.plantlife.org.uk/advice-learning/managing-grassland/ Trends in green space management: Report from APSE with good news from local authorities for meadows and biodiversity priorities Other episodes if you liked this one: Tapestry Lawns - This episode, I'm talking to Dr Lionel Smith, horticulture lecturer and author of the book Tapestry Lawns: Freed from Grass and Full of Flowers. As the title suggests, a tapestry lawn replaces grass with flowering dicots, increasing biodiversity, lowering maintenance needs and seriously upping the aesthetic value of a lawn. Living with a tapestry lawns involves a little bit of self-education around how you treat plants and I start by asking how to overcome one of my own biggest worries about having one… Gardening for Your Senses - This week I'm chatting with writer Kendra Wilson. Kendra has written a vast amount about gardening but I was particularly interested in speaking to her about her book Garden for the Senses. Engaging all your senses can lead to a deeper connection with the landscape and it can be an unusual and transformative experience. I wanted to find out how we can all learn to better use our senses and firstly, what prompted Kendra to write the book. Support the podcast on Patreon
The trend of "No Mow May" follows the logic that leaving your whole lawn unmowed for the month can help pollinators. The birds, bugs and bees will use the overgrown weeds and flowers as food and shelter. Instead of doing this for a month then mowing it all down, consider dedicating a small portion of your yard to pollinators for the whole season.
This week on Gardeners' Corner, David Maxwell heads to a garden with purpose at Musgrave Park Hospital in south Belfast. Its spinal centre has been gifted an outdoor space for patients and staff by the charity Horatio's Garden. David Maxwell meets Matthew Lee who is in charge of the garden designed by Chelsea gold medal winning designer Andy Sturgeon. Also on the programme, gardening in pots all year round with Sarah Raven and why you shouldn't cut your grass this month! Expert Claire McNally joins David in studio to answer questions. Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk
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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. We love when listeners send us native plant based alcoholic drinks! "That's Hot" involves some follow up this episode. "This or That" involves government and things across the pond. Fran comes prepared with a "Grow Read A Book". How do Tom and Fran feel about No Mow May? Wait until the end to find out. Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Learn more about TrueBlew Natives here. Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189 Have a comment? Email info@nativeplantshealthyplanet.com 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.
Dr. Sara Stricker, Guelph University Turfgrass Institute, discusses ALL the nuances of ‘No Mow May'. Is it really better for pollinators compared to a traditional lawn? Are their risks involved with allowing your lawn grow, unabated, for the month of May? Are there better alternatives for your landscape to promote pollinator habitat? This, and more, on the fastest 30 minutes(ish) in turf!
HUMP DAY!!!!!!!!!!!! After spending several hours mowing yesterday, we're all pretty sore & tired. But with the rain later this week, it was a must to get that lawn taken care of. We started you off with a recap of last night's NBA & NHL playoff action, and we talked about the "brawl" that broke out during yesterday's Brewers game. Let you know what's on TV tonight, and we talked about Sammy Hagar getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Had an uplifting story about a cop in Canada who anonymously donated a kidney, then became close friends with the woman who received the kidney. And a story about a heroic 8th grader in Wisconsin who saved a bus driver after she had passed out. What's the #1 thing you want when you go on vacation? A recent survey says that 70% of people want fast wi-fi more than anything else. Have you heard about the Cheeseball guy? I'm calling shenanigans. That's not a full jug of cheeseballs. More like half a jug. Eric was able to correctly guess that Shaw wouldn't know what movie today's quote came from with "You're Killin' Me, Shaws"(it was 'Friday the 13th: Part 2') We had a lot of bee stories this morning, including the start of "No Mow May", and a bee swarm that delayed last night's Dodgers/Diamondbacks game. And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who went on a first date with a woman and she ended up shooting at him, a couple that found about 60,000 bees in the walls of their home, a guy who was trying to smuggle snakes in his pants, a ATM thief who was caught at a casino, a man who killed his grandmother because he thought she was the devil, an emergency slide from a plane ended up in an ironic place, and a couple of lions decided to bang on top of a safari truck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No Mow May is here, but does it really make a difference in the battle to save our bees and butterflies? Amy walks through a typical Wisconsin yard with pollinator expert Elizabeth Braatz. Host: Amy Barrilleaux Guest: Elizabeth Braatz, Bumble Bee Brigade Coordinator and Terrestrial Insect Ecologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Background Reading: Wisconsin Bumble Bee Brigade Saving Wisconsin's Native Pollinators Corn Ethanol vs. Solar: A Land Use Comparison
You’ve probably heard the expression No Mow May in recent years, a campaign borrowed from an effort in the UK meant to increase diversity by leaving lawns unmown for the one spring month, but is that the answer for US... Read More ›
Tired of mowing your law? We have good news - you don't have to, and the bees (and fritillary butterflies) will thank you for it! Mowing your lawn less frequently can provide habitat for pollinators, especially in early spring. But, is that enough? What can we do to turn No Mow May into meaningful conservation of pollinators and other wildlife?Joining us to talk about the trendy No Mow May Campaign is Bug Banter co-host Matthew Shepherd. Matthew has been with the Xerces Society for a quarter century, working on pollinator conservation in towns and cities. We are also joined by special guest co-host Emily May, Xerces Society Pollinator Conservation Specialist.Thank you for listening! For more information go to xerces.org/bugbanter.
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Walter Hudson stays for a bonus segment to chat about the sports betting bill being debated at the state capitol then dives into a bee controversy and No Mow May in Mankato as we play your talkbacks all morning long.
Drew's 8-year-old hero, Ja Morant newest gun video, Eli Zaret day, Miller Lite's the newest beer to upset people, Drew Crime: Lori Vallow found guilty, Howard Stern backlash over old interviews, a butt plug travels at the speed of sound, and Drew's Crank revelation. We See it Eli's Way on Ja Morant's latest gun toting video & team suspension, the most unapologetic athletes, the Detroit Pistons draft lottery chances, Greg Kelser vs the N-word, Bob Huggins slip ups, Hunter Dickinson's "legacy", the Detroit Lions 2024 chances, RIP Don Denkinger, and a brand-new Barbara phone call to 97.1 The Ticket. Trudi interrupts the show to let us know that Martha Stewart is baring it all in Sports Illustrated and that Neil Patrick Harris is looking hot these days. Ferndale's No Mow May kinda sounds homophobic. Everybody has been wasting prayers on Jamie Foxx, as he's fine and playing Pickleball... in a rehab facility. Over $2M has been raised for Daniel Penny's defense fund. Jordan Neely's GoFundMe is up to $130K. Meanwhile, Daniel Perry has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of Garrett Foster. Greg Abbott plans to pardon him. Miller Lite told Bud Light "hold my beer" and decided to market against their core demo. You'd never know it, but most Americans actually don't agree with all this gender stuff and oppose children transitioning. In other news, another dude won a female race. Drew introduces us to Cilla Black and the worst music video possibly ever. Drew Crime: Lori Vallow has been convicted of multiple murders. Drew tells the tale of terrible son, William Leslie Arnold. Investigation ID covered a rental property murder. Barry Morphew and daughters have popped up on GMA. A Bart Simpson wannabe saved the day with a sling shot. 8-year-old Nante Niemi almost spent "the rest of his life" in the UP's Porcupine Mountains. 13-year-old Dillon Reeves has the key to the city of Warren. Buzzfeed complied all the old "troublesome" interview done by Howard Stern. All the Boomers out there have no idea how hard it is financially for Gen Z. Megan Fox is hiding her weird thumbs on the cover of SI. Dave Chappelle is not a fan of San Francisco these days. Cash App's Bob Lee was banging his murderer's sister, taking her to underground sex parties and doing lots of drugs. Tranq is turning LA's drug users into zombies. Drew talks about his meth/crank days. TMZ plans on destroying Britney Spears tonight. Sam Asghari makes a statement A metal butt plug has made it to this man's chest cavity. ABC7 newsman, Ken Rosato, has been BLOWN OUT for calling his co-anchor a c***. Taylor Swift stopped her show to berate a security guard. The 51 'former-intelligence' liars aren't going away and some people call that election interference. Miles Bridges has never, and will never apologize for beating his wife. We have more LaraJuicyTV videos to cover. WATP's Karl joins us tomorrow. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company If you'd like to help support the show… please consider subscribing to our YouTube Page, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon). Or don't, whatever.
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