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2026-09-27 Third Cycle of Discipleshipby: Pastor Chris BergScripture Reference: Mark 10:32-4532 They were now on the way up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them. The disciples were filled with awe, and the people following behind were overwhelmed with fear. Taking the twelve disciples aside, Jesus once more began to describe everything that was about to happen to him. 33 “Listen,” he said, “we're going up to Jerusalem, where the Son of Man will be betrayed to the leading priests and the teachers of religious law. They will sentence him to die and hand him over to the Romans. 34 They will mock him, spit on him, flog him with a whip, and kill him, but after three days he will rise again.”35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came over and spoke to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we want you to do us a favor.”36 “What is your request?” he asked.37 They replied, “When you sit on your glorious throne, we want to sit in places of honor next to you, one on your right and the other on your left.”38 But Jesus said to them, “You don't know what you are asking! Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of suffering I am about to drink? Are you able to be baptized with the baptism of suffering I must be baptized with?”39 “Oh yes,” they replied, “we are able!”Then Jesus told them, “You will indeed drink from my bitter cup and be baptized with my baptism of suffering. 40 But I have no right to say who will sit on my right or my left. God has prepared those places for the ones he has chosen.”41 When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant. 42 So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. 43 But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else. 45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”Mandeville Bible Church   "Where God's Word is Our Foundation"https://www.mandevillebiblechurch.org/Come and see that God's Word is alive and at work right here in Mandeville.. and throughout the world!All are welcome. 217 Carroll Street, Mandeville, LA 70448Church Office: (985) 626-3114Sunday Service: 9:30AMAdult Sunday School: 10:45-11:30AMNursery and Children's church available.

Reddit Stories - OP struggles with her increasingly intrusive mother-in-law, who ignores repeated boundaries, enters her locked home through a window, takes money from her bedroom, and secretly redecorates the nursery, leaving OP deeply concerned about future contact.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.

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"Mother's Nursery Tales" by Katharine Pyle is a delightful collection that brings to life timeless stories crafted for children. These enchanting tales are steeped in imagination and moral lessons, making them a perfect companion for young listeners and families alike. The enduring themes of kindness, courage, and the importance of nurturing one's imagination resonate just as powerfully today, reminding us of the values we cherish and the lessons we pass down through generations. Pyle's masterful storytelling captivates the heart, ensuring that these cherished nursery tales continue to inspire and entertain, fostering a love for literature in the minds of the young.

2026-09-20 Discipleship Requires Investmentby Pastor Chris BergScripture Reference: Mark 10:17-3117 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother.'” 20 “Teacher,” he declared, “all these I have kept since I was a boy.” 21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” 22 At this the man's face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. 23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” 24 The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” 26 The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, “Who then can be saved?” 27 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” 28 Then Peter spoke up, “We have left everything to follow you!” 29 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel 30 will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age: homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields—along with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life. 31 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” Mandeville Bible Church   "Where God's Word is Our Foundation"https://www.mandevillebiblechurch.org/Come and see that God's Word is alive and at work right here in Mandeville.. and throughout the world!All are welcome. 217 Carroll Street, Mandeville, LA 70448Church Office: (985) 626-3114Sunday Service: 9:30AMAdult Sunday School: 10:45-11:30AMNursery and Children's church available. 

Jack and Lisa Beattie didn't set out to build a strawberry propagation business. After leaving Jack's family dairy operation and trying several different ventures, an unexpected opportunity at Ouse in Tasmania changed their direction.Today, JCLM Farming produces around 10% of Australia's strawberry nursery plants. Jack and Lisa share the decisions, setbacks and lessons behind that growth, and their ambition to become the provider of choice for Australian strawberry growers.In this episode:Leaving the family farm and starting againWhy their early businesses were important stepping stonesThe unexpected move from dairy into strawberry propagationThe moment they decided to back one business rather than keep diversifyingWhy Ouse is uniquely suited to growing strawberry nursery plantsGrowing JCLM to around 10% of the Australian marketFinding and bringing new strawberry genetics into AustraliaHow six plants can become millions through propagationDigitising the customer journey from ordering through to deliveryBuilding a team around Jack and Lisa's different strengthsTheir goal to double JCLM's share of the Australian marketChapters00:00 Introduction and JCLM Farming today02:20 Jack's farming roots and moving from the UK to Tasmania05:09 Leaving the family dairy business07:25 The difficult first decade on their own09:06 Their first businesses and lessons from things that didn't work12:12 Lisa's perspective on money, growth and building the business16:11 How strawberries unexpectedly entered the picture18:55 The two phone calls that changed their direction22:43 Building JCLM into 10% of Australia's strawberry plant market24:44 Creating value for customers and aligning the team26:29 Jack and Lisa's different strengths as leaders28:45 Global genetics and the story of six Eclipse plants32:34 Building a digital-first strawberry nursery37:47 The ambition to double JCLM's Australian market share39:14 What are the chances your strawberries started at JCLM?40:41 The strawberry needle scare, COVID and labour challenges Rabobank Partner info:This Humans of Agriculture podcast is proudly brought to you by Rabobank.At Rabobank, support goes beyond banking. That's why they've created RaboElevate, a platform designed to help farmers, producers and agribusiness leaders expand their networks and prepare for generations to come.Through RaboElevate, you'll gain access to industry-leading insights, practical learning opportunities, business management programs, events and connections with experts and fellow producers from across the agricultural sector.Whether you're looking to strengthen your business skills, stay ahead of industry trends or connect with like-minded people, RaboElevate is designed to support your professional and business development. Visit rabobank.com.au/elevate to learn more

Creating a healthier nursery doesn't have to become another overwhelming part of this season of motherhood. Whether you're preparing for your baby's arrival or already holding your newborn, there may be more to that beautiful space than what meets the eye. In this episode of Start Living Sustainable, come into the nursery with Cynthia Harvey, Healthy Home & Lifestyle Strategist and Textile Science Professional, as she shows you what you may not be seeing yet—and three simple ways to make more informed choices.

Andy walks Derek through James Loder's The Logic of the Spirit — the roadside accident that shaped his whole project, and the two questions Loder thinks press on us from our first breath to our last: what is a lifetime, and why do I live it? This, surprisingly, also has a lot to do with modern children's ministry and the existential humans of every age face.

2026-09-13 Kids Matter! by Pastor Chris BergScripture Reference: Mark 10:13-1613 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.Parallel Passages: Matthew 19:13-15, Luke 18:15-17       Notes from Pocket AI:  Sermon Structure OutlineI. The Warning Against Hindering ChildrenThe sermon opens with a stark warning based on Jesus' words regarding those who cause "little ones" to stumble. The speaker highlights the societal reckoning facing those who encourage children to disregard God's leading, specifically citing the entertainment industry as a historical example of pride and selfish ambition damaging children.II. The Disciples' MisunderstandingIn Mark 10, the disciples rebuked parents for bringing children to Jesus. The speaker contextualizes this by noting that Jesus had just finished a long, exhausting session of teaching the crowds and had retired to a house for private instruction. The disciples likely sought to protect Jesus' time and energy, failing to realize that children were not an interruption to His mission, but central to it.III. Why Children Matter to the ChurchPresent Reality, Not Future Promise: Children are not "junior members" or the "future" of the church; they are the present. They possess spiritual gifts that should be utilized now.The Example of Faith: Jesus uses children as the standard for entering the Kingdom. Their willingness to receive gifts they haven't earned and their total dependence on others serves as the perfect model for how adults must receive the Gospel.Long-Term Kingdom Impact: Investing in children offers the highest "return on investment" for the Kingdom, as a child may have 70 years of fruitful ministry ahead compared to an older adult's remaining years.IV. The Simplicity of the GospelThe speaker contrasts "childlike faith" with adult cynicism and "scoffing." While adults complicate the Gospel with self-reliance and intellectual hang-ups, the message remains simple: sin separates us from God, and Jesus' substitutionary death is the only way to be forgiven. Faith is defined not just as knowing or believing, but as total dependence.Key Scripture References: Mark 10:13-16, Mark 6:34,  Proverbs 9:7-8, Mark 8:15Audience Reflection SectionThe "Uncomfortable Math": The speaker challenges the congregation to calculate how many years of fruitful ministry they have left. This is intended to shift the focus from personal preferences to the needs of the next generation.Preference vs. Doctrine: A call to distinguish between unchangeable biblical truth and personal preferences (such as music, noise levels, or church traditions) that might inadvertently hinder young families from feeling welcome.Welcoming the "Sweet Sound": The speaker encourages the congregation to view the sound of a fussy baby not as a nuisance, but as a sign of a healthy, living church.Actionable TakeawaysInvest in the Next Generation: Prioritize volunteering in the nursery, Sunday School, and Vacation Bible School (VBS). View these roles as "doing the work of Jesus."Simplify Your Faith: Identify areas where cynicism or self-reliance has complicated your relationship with God. Return to a state of "total dependence" on Christ's finished work.Support Young Families: Actively look for ways to encourage parents within the church, whether through financial support for youth missions (as seen with the Switzerland trip) or by offering reassurance during "child moments" in service.Preach Through Example: Recognize that children are watching and learning from the faith of the adults around them; the health of the church depends on this intergenerational investment.Mandeville Bible Church   "Where God's Word is Our Foundation"Come and see that God's Word is alive and at work right here in Mandeville.. and throughout the world!All are welcome. 217 Carroll Street, Mandeville, LA 70448Church Office: (985) 626-3114Sunday Service: 9:30AMAdult Sunday School: 10:45-11:30AMNursery and Children's church available.

Broadcast live from Milberger's Landscaping and Nursery in San Antonio, Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson offer seasonal advice on transitioning landscapes from summer to fall. Throughout the episode, the panel fields listener questions on managing heat stress in roses and controlling garden pests with BT, while highlighting fall vegetable seed selections, native pollinator plants, and storewide Labor Day sales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Milberger’s Gardening South Texas, hosts Alex Escobar, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Mark Peterson broadcast live from Milburger's Landscaping and Nursery to guide listeners through the upcoming fall planting season. Joined by special guest and County Horticulturist David Rodriguez, the panel answers caller questions, breaks down essential care for native plants like kidneywood and desert willow, and shares timely advice on growing cool-weather crops, attractors for migrating pollinators, and preparing garden beds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edward Elgars Nursery suite is een nostalgisch werk over de kindertijd. Maar laat je er gerust als volwassene ook door inspireren. In de Aubade ontwaak je langzaam uit een zoete droom, waarvan je eigenlijk meteen de details al kwijt bent.  Wil je meer Kalm met Klassiek? Ga naar npoklassiek.nl/kalmmetklassiek (https://www.npoklassiek.nl/kalmmetklassiek). Alle muziek uit de podcast vind je terug in de bijbehorende speellijst (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6YgSfm1Sux7CroiJvzeUdx?si=f0f254ee8f4048e7). 

You have all said it, “Where there's grass there is bass.” Well WRC is growing aquatic plants to restore native aquatic plants and add habitat where needed. The Native Aquatic Plant Program has been around a while, but NCWRC just built a new state of the art nursery that will expand their capability. Join Corey and Ben as they talk with biologists Danny Morrill and Mark Fowlkes about the NCWRC's Native Aquatic Plant Program.

2026-09-06 Aim For What is Bestby Pastor Chris BergScripture Reference: Mark 10:1-121 Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them.2 Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”3 “What did Moses command you?” he replied.4 They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.”5 “It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,” Jesus replied. 6 “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.' 7 ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, 8 and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. 9 Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”10 When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. 11 He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. 12 And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”Mandeville Bible Church   "Where God's Word is Our Foundation"https://www.mandevillebiblechurch.org/Come and see that God's Word is alive and at work right here in Mandeville.. and throughout the world!All are welcome. 217 Carroll Street, Mandeville, LA 70448(985) 626-3114Sunday Service: 9:30AMAdult Sunday School: 10:45-11:30AMNursery and Children's church available.

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Send us Fan MailHow early can a child begin to know God? For Laura Neal, that question is deeply personal—and central to her new role as Nursery & Preschool Director at Christ Methodist Church. From growing up in Memphis and serving as a missionary in Jordan to working with refugees, children, and families, Laura shares how God has woven a wide range of experiences together and shaped her passion for helping even our youngest children develop a meaningful foundation of faith. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Coral nurseries need constant maintenance, and that maintenance is expensive and relentless. When Andrew talked to Mike Goldberg, co-founder of I.CARE, his answer wasn't to hire more staff. It was to let paying customers do it for the fun of it. Mike owns a dive shop in the Florida Keys, so the paying customers are scuba divers, and over the years he's built a funding model so small that nobody has ever really complained about it. None of that makes sense until you understand what coral actually is. It's an animal, not a plant or a rock: what looks like one coral "head" is really a colony of thousands, sometimes millions, of tiny individual animals called polyps, each one secreting a bit of limestone-like skeleton that builds up, generation after generation, into the physical structure of a reef. Most reef-building corals also host a photosynthetic algae, zooxanthellae, living in their own tissue, a genuine partnership that gives coral its color and most of its food energy, and whose loss under heat stress is what "bleaching" actually is. Corals also make more of themselves two completely different ways: asexual fragmentation, where a broken piece reattaches and grows into a genetic clone, which is exactly what coral gardening recreates on purpose, and sexual reproduction, where colonies release eggs and sperm in a synchronized event that produces genuinely new, genetically diverse offspring. I.CARE's whole nursery operation is built on deliberately harnessing fragmentation, and this episode walks through how that biology turns into a funding model. The pop-up nursery concept, originated by Florida Keys restoration pioneer Ken Nedimyer, lets I.CARE keep coral and sponges just feet from where they'll actually be outplanted instead of stressfully hauling them from one central nursery. And the money behind it comes from small, mandatory, low-friction fees layered together: a $2 add-on on every $100 dive across three dive shops, Mike personally donating 2% of his own dive revenue on top of that, and a local-diver membership fee, all stacked so no single piece feels like a big ask. This is episode three of a four-part week built around Andrew's interview with Mike Goldberg, airing Friday. Takeaways: Cutting a fragment off a healthy coral doesn't hurt it, because a coral colony is really thousands of genetically identical animals, not a single organism the way a fish or a mammal is. Coral restoration nurseries are deliberately organized versions of something that already happens naturally when a storm breaks coral apart. The innovation is doing it on purpose, at scale, with a plan for where each fragment ends up. The most labor-intensive part of coral restoration, offshore nursery maintenance, got solved with a business idea, not a science one: make it something paying customers want to do anyway. I.CARE's funding model isn't one big ask. It's several small, mandatory, low-friction fees layered together, each small enough that nobody has pushed back. A conservation program can double as a competitive business advantage. Mike ties Key Dives' award recognition and its restoration work together as the same story. Website: https://icareaboutcoral.org/ Support Independent Podcasts: https://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Need help with your ocean non-profit, company, or project? Get the help you need with Pisces Oceans Inc.: https://www.piscesoceans.ca Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

2026-08-30 Second Cycle of Discipleshipby Pastor Chris BergScripture Reference: Mark 9:30-5030 They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he did not want anyone to know, 31 for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him. And when he is killed, after three days he will rise.” 32 But they did not understand the saying, and were afraid to ask him.33 And they came to Capernaum. And when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?” 34 But they kept silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest. 35 And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” 36 And he took a child and put him in the midst of them, and taking him in his arms, he said to them, 37 “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me.”38 John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. 40 For the one who is not against us is for us. 41 For truly, I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will by no means lose his reward.42 “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. 43 And if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than with two hands to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. 45 And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than with two feet to be thrown into hell. 47 And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into hell, 48 ‘where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.' 49 For everyone will be salted with fire. 50 Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”Mandeville Bible Church   "Where God's Word is Our Foundation"https://www.mandevillebiblechurch.org/Come and see that God's Word is alive and at work right here in Mandeville.. and throughout the world!All are welcome. 217 Carroll Street, Mandeville, LA 70448(985) 626-3114Sunday Service: 9:30AMAdult Sunday School: 10:45-11:30AMNursery and Children's church available.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on an investigation into a fire at a nursery in Pakistan that killed more than a dozen new born babies.

Researcher Pierre-Yves Oudeyer and his team are studying autotelic curiosity, that marvelous ability to self-generate and self-select our own learning objectives, goals or games. They design robots to learn like babies... Pierre-Yves Oudeyer: https://www.pyoudeyer.com Theme music by Sean Balick; “Cradle Rock" by Nursery, via Blue Dot Sessions.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a fire at a major government hospital in Pakistan's capital has killed 14 babies.

2026-08-23 In Whose Imageby: Hollis McGeheeScripture: Romans 8:2929 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. Notes, outline and a summary from this sermon are made by Pocket AI and found here: This sermon explores the biblical concept of Imago Dei—the purpose of humanity to bear and reflect the image of God. Hollis emphasizes that Christian growth is not a self-help project but a process of divine transformation achieved through abiding in the presence of Christ.Core Thesis: The Purpose of CreationGod created humanity uniquely in His image to know Him and represent Him on earth. While sin distorted this reflection, the redemptive work of Christ serves to reconcile humanity and restore the ability to reflect God's character to the world.Key Theological Insights• Conforming to the Image: Based on Romans 8:28–29, the ultimate destiny for every believer is to be molded into the likeness of Christ. This is a universal call for all Christians, not just pastoral leadership.• The Great Exchange: The speaker highlights the "amazing transfer" where Christ, who knew no sin, became sin so that believers could become the righteousness of God.• Reflective Nature: Using the metaphor of the moon reflecting the sun, the speaker argues that believers do not generate their own light but reflect the character of Jesus (love, boldness, gentleness, and truthfulness) by staying in His presence.• Emptying the Self: Drawing from Philippians 2, the speaker notes that spiritual growth requires emptying the "flesh"—which seeks pride and self-centeredness—to allow Christ to live through the individual.Practical Application: The "Mirror" TestThe speaker challenges the audience to consider whose image they are bearing in their daily conduct, speaking, and being.• Abiding over Effort: Transformation is described as a byproduct of "abiding" (living in the presence of the Savior) rather than a "do-it-yourself" performance project.• Intentionality: While the work is from God, believers must be intentional about what they allow into their minds, hearts, and ears.• The Name Tag: Believers should operate from a position of being "declared righteous" rather than living in a cycle of condemnation or "poor me" theology.The Narrow WayCharacterized by surrender, abiding in His presence, and reflecting the 'Sun'. Leads to transformation.The BroadwayCharacterized by resentment, anger, and following the 'flesh'. Leads to a marred reflection and loss of fellowship.Closing ReflectionsThe speaker concludes by noting that the world has yet to see the full potential of a person completely surrendered to Christ. The goal of the Christian life is to fill in the "outline of Jesus" drawn on the soul at the moment of new birth through a lifetime of surrender.Mandeville Bible Church   "Where God's Word is Our Foundation"https://www.mandevillebiblechurch.org/Come and see that God's Word is alive and at work right here in Mandeville.. and throughout the world!All are welcome. 217 Carroll Street, Mandeville, LA 70448Church Office: (985) 626-3114Sunday Service: 9:30AMAdult Sunday School: 10:45-11:30AMNursery and Children's church available.

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Jeff Turnbull, owner of Darby Creek Nursery is selling trees at cost now through Monday to help out the community

Two decades ago, there were roughly 10 indigenous plant nurseries in the country. Since then, that number has blossomed to around 100, including one operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The nursery only grows native plants, with its primary goal to grow vegetation to aid in restoration of natural habitats in Eastern Oregon. Gail Redberg is the CTUIR Nursery Manager. She gives us a tour of the facility, shares some of what they grow and why it’s important.

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Welcome back green thumbs! This week, Kevin sits down with Brigid from Dave Wilson Nursery, one of the world's leading fruit tree growers and innovators. Brigid shares expert advice on selecting the right tree, explains why new fruit trees should often be cut back to knee height after planting, discusses the benefits of summer pruning, and highlights some of the tasting events that help gardeners discover new favorite varieties.Check out the Dave Wilson Fruit & Nut Harvest Calendar: Harvest DatesGreen Acres Garden PodcastGreen Acres Nursery & SupplyGreen Acres Garden Podcast GroupIn the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

2026-08-16 Help My Unbeliefby Pastor Chris BergScripture: Mark 9:14-2914 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him.16 “What are you arguing with them about?” he asked.17 A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech. 18 Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive out the spirit, but they could not.”19 “You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.”20 So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth.21 Jesus asked the boy's father, “How long has he been like this?”“From childhood,” he answered. 22 “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.”23 “‘If you can'?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”24 Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”25 When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.”26 The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, “He's dead.” 27 But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet, and he stood up.28 After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn't we drive it out?”29 He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.”----Notes, outline and a summary from this sermon are made by Pocket AI and found here:This teaching explores Mark 9:14-29, focusing on the transition from the glory of the Transfiguration back to the reality of human suffering and the necessity of faith-driven dependence on God.The Return from GloryThe narrative begins with Jesus, Peter, James, and John descending from the Mount of Transfiguration. The transition is likened to a college student returning home or an employee returning from vacation: the "high" of the experience is met with a world that remains unchanged and often chaotic. While the three disciples witnessed Christ's eternal majesty, they returned to a valley where the religious establishment remained dismissive and the remaining disciples were struggling.The Perceived vs. Real ProblemUpon returning, Jesus finds the disciples arguing with scribes over their inability to heal a demon-possessed boy.The Perceived Problem: The disciples' failure to cast out the spirit and the boy's physical suffering (seizures, foaming at the mouth, and being mute).The Real Problem: Jesus identifies the root issue as a "faithless generation." He rebukes the lack of belief that permeated the crowd, the scribes, and even his own followers.The Nature of Faith and ObedienceThe interaction with the boy's father highlights the struggle between belief and doubt. When the father asks, "If you can do anything, have compassion," Jesus challenges the "if," stating that all things are possible for one who believes.Honest Faith: The father's response—"I believe; help my unbelief"—is presented as the model for the believer. It acknowledges both a core trust in Christ and the reality of human doubt.Faith as Action: Faith is not defined as mere intellectual assent or "faith in faith." Instead, it is a transition from knowledge to reckoning—putting biblical truth into practice. True faith inevitably leads to obedient action rather than inaction.The Sovereignty of God: Drawing from the example of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah), the teaching emphasizes that while God is able to deliver, faith does not presume he must act in a specific way. The commitment is to remain obedient regardless of the outcome.The Necessity of PrayerThe disciples later ask why they were unable to cast out the demon despite having done so previously. Jesus responds that "this kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer."Prayer as Dependence: The failure of the disciples was a failure of dependence. By not praying, they were relying on their own past successes or inherent power rather than God.The Lesson of Ai: The sermon parallels this with the Israelites' defeat at Ai (Joshua 7). After the miraculous victory at Jericho, they moved against Ai without seeking God, leading to a humiliating defeat because they were no longer operating in total dependence.Conclusion: A disciple who prays is a disciple who depends. Prayer is the natural inclination of one who recognizes they can do nothing apart from Christ.------Mandeville Bible Church   "Where God's Word is Our Foundation"https://www.mandevillebiblechurch.org/Come and see that God's Word is alive and at work right here in Mandeville.. and throughout the world!All are welcome. 217 Carroll Street, Mandeville, LA 70448Church Office: (985) 626-3114Sunday Service: 9:30AMAdult Sunday School: 10:45-11:30AMNursery and Children's church available.

It's a stressful time for plants when excessive heat and overnight temperatures don't cool off enough to recover. Nursery expert Jay Harper discusses ways to give plants and trees cooling relief. To get your mind off the heat, time to think about that fall garden. Jay lists some of the vegetables and other edibles to think about ready for planting. Broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-spotstressedplants-with-jay-harper/

What do you think of when you think of "kindergarten"? What about the prospect of being a life-long kindergartner? Join me and Lakshmi as we lean into what makes that mindset so rich and why returning to those roots is wise and wonderful. Check out Lakshmi & NoomaLooma: https://www.noomalooma.com Theme music by Sean Balick; “Zig Zag Heart" by Nursery, via Blue Dot Sessions.

There are some stories you hear that stay with you long after the conversation ends. This is one of them.In this episode, I sit down with Nathan Wieser, a husband, father and author of We Did It, to talk about a journey through pregnancy loss, infant loss, miscarriage, PTSD, grief and a fight to become a father that lasted more than a decade. Nathan and his wife Lucy endured loss after loss. But nothing could prepare them for the day their daughter Mary died during birth, while Lucy herself was fighting to stay alive. Nathan remembers sitting alone in a hospital hallway waiting for one thing: to hear his daughter cry. The cry never came. What followed were years of grief, trauma and fear before they found the courage to try again.Then came Otto. Born at just 26 weeks and weighing only two pounds, Otto spent 121 days in the NICU fighting through emergency surgeries, sepsis and moments when his parents didn't know if he would survive.In this episode:Losing their daughter Mary during childbirth and nearly losing Lucy tooThe miscarriages, grief and PTSD that followed their devastating lossFinding the courage to try for another child after years of traumaOtto's premature birth and the terrifying 121-day fight for his life in the NICUHow loss changed Nathan's perspective on fatherhood, marriage and what truly mattersThis is an incredibly raw conversation about losing children, surviving trauma, marriage, fatherhood and finding hope when life has given you every reason to stop believing things can get better.This conversation gave me a lot to think about as a father. I think it will do the same for you.Key Moments:00:00 Waiting for a Cry That Never Came06:22 The Diagnosis No Parent Is Ready For12:38 The Moment Everything Went Horribly Wrong18:04 Telling His Wife Their Baby Had Died24:19 Could They Ever Try for a Baby Again?28:17 Losing Their Twins Without a Heartbeat31:12 The Phone Call That Saved His Life36:45 Meeting His Two-Pound Son for the First Time41:42 The NICU Nightmare Begins47:25 His Heart Stopped Again49:13 The Miracle Doctors Couldn't Explain52:06 They Finally Got Home... Then Lost Everything54:15 Walking Through Hell to Find Their Miracle58:28 The Best and Worst of the Medical System1:00:36 Why He Gave Up Alcohol for His SonConnect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/Connect with Nathan Wieser:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanwieser/We Did It by Nathan Wieser (Author): https://www.amazon.com/We-Did-perspective-enduring-miscarriages/dp/B0FLVTTHPY/

Fish fry love to eat. What if we could provide them with an almost unlimited supply of natural food, with minimal effort? Well, we can… It's called the Botanical Method aquarium… And we all know how to build one already! We might just have one of the greatest “nursery tanks” ever!

2026-08-09 Jesus, Son of Manby Pastor Chris BergScripture Reference: Mark 9:9-13And as they were coming down the mountain, he charged them to tell no one what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what this rising from the dead might mean. And they asked him, “Why do the scribes say that first Elijah must come?”And he said to them, “Elijah does come first to restore all things. And how is it written of the Son of Man that he should suffer many things aand be treated with contempt? But I tell you that Elijah has come, and they did to him whatever they pleased, as it is written of him.” Notes, outline and a summary from this sermon are made by Pocket AI and found here:This sermon explores the theological significance of the title "Son of Man," centering on Mark 9:9–13. The discussion examines why Jesus favored this specific designation and how it encapsulates his dual nature as both fully human and fully divine.The Context of the TitleFollowing the Transfiguration, Jesus charged Peter, James, and John to remain silent about what they had seen until the "Son of Man" had risen from the dead.Intentionality: Jesus specifically chose this title over the first-person "I" to emphasize a specific prophetic identity.Qualification of Witness: The disciples were not yet qualified to testify about the Transfiguration because they could not comprehend Christ's glory without the context of his resurrection.The Elijah Connection: Jesus clarifies that John the Baptist fulfilled the prophecy of Elijah's return. Just as John suffered and was rejected, the Son of Man was destined for the same path—a reality the disciples were hesitant to accept.The Three Pillars of the "Son of Man"1. A Title of HumanityJesus is the "God-man." While his deity was often questioned during his earthly ministry, modern doubts often lean toward his humanity.Under the Law: To redeem those under the law, Christ had to be born under the law (Galatians 4:4–5). Only a human could serve as a substitute for human sin.The Perfect Sacrifice: Animal sacrifices were temporary provisions. A permanent solution required a sinless human life—a "body prepared" for sacrifice (Hebrews 10:4–7).Sympathetic High Priest: His humanity allows him to sympathize with human weakness, having experienced hunger, exhaustion, and temptation.2. A Title of HumilityThe title reflects Christ's "emptying" of himself (Philippians 2:5–8).Example of Service: He moved from the glories of heaven to the rejection of man.Preparation for the Cross: By using this title, Jesus was mentally preparing the disciples for a suffering Messiah rather than the immediate political conqueror they anticipated.3. A Title of Deity and DominionParadoxically, "Son of Man" is also a claim to divine authority, rooted in the prophecy of Daniel 7:13–14. Mandeville Bible Church   "Where God's Word is Our Foundation"https://www.mandevillebiblechurch.org/Come and see that God's Word is alive and at work right here in Mandeville.. and throughout the world!All are welcome. 217 Carroll Street, Mandeville, LA 70448Church Office: (985) 626-3114Sunday Service: 9:30AMAdult Sunday School: 10:45-11:30AMNursery and Children's church available.

Jake Hayes, owner of Deep Roots Native Nursery, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen, on Your Money Matters to discuss how he started his business and how he is now growing over 7000 native plants and nearly 30 species available for purchase. They also discuss the importance of habitat restoration and how it has […]

Planning a Disney Cruise Line vacation with a toddler? Join us on this episode of the DCL Podcast as we sit down with our guest Alexis to break down her family’s cruise aboard the Disney Wish. They dive deep into the 4-night itinerary, covering everything from pre-cruise hotel stays at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and transportation to toddler packing hacks and stateroom organization. Alexis shares real, practical advice on using It’s a Small World Nursery, navigating rotational dining at Worlds of Marvel and Arendelle, and maximizing pool deck splash pads. Whether you’re researching Disney Cruise Line tips, comparing the Disney Wish to older ships, or planning a trip to Nassau and Castaway Cay, this episode is packed with essential insights for family travel. HighlightsPre-Cruise Preparation & Packing Hacks: Flew into Orlando two days early to stay at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, utilized a private town car and Disney Cruise Line bus transfers, and brought a compact travel stroller and an over-the-door organizer with heavy-duty magnets for quick stateroom storage.Embarkation & First Impressions: Arrived at Port Canaveral around 10:30 AM with Boarding Group 6, boarded within 30 to 45 minutes, grabbed embarkation lunch at Marceline Market for easy toddler seating, and moved from late dining to early dining.Stateroom & Layout Insights: Stayed in a Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, highlighting the ample living space, split bathroom with a tub, and convenient curtain divider allowing parents to watch TV while the child slept.Nursery & Alone Time Experience: Booked a 2-hour afternoon slot at It’s a Small World Nursery during the Nassau day, giving parents time to ride the AquaMouse together, grab coffee at Wishing Star Café, and relax by the pool.Rotational & Quick-Service Dining: Enjoyed dinner at Worlds of Marvel, Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure, and 1923, praising server attentiveness for toddler meals; loved Donald’s Cantina, Marceline Market breakfast, and Mickey churro waffles on the pool deck.Character Meet & Greets & Shows: Noted that ship character lines were under 10 minutes; attended matinee showings of Aladdin and live shows streamed directly to the stateroom TV.Disney Wish vs. Disney Dream Comparison: Noted the Wish feels significantly larger, newer, more modern, and offers vastly improved stateroom layouts compared to older ships in the fleet.Port GuidePort of Embarkation: Port Canaveral, Florida.Pre-Cruise Activities Orlando: Arrived two days prior to sailing, staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and relaxing before taking Disney Cruise Line bus transportation to the port.Nassau, Bahamas: Opted to stay on board the ship to enjoy low crowds. Activities included breakfast at Marceline Market, swimming at the Toy Story Splash Zone, dropping their toddler off at It’s a Small World Nursery, riding the AquaMouse together, grabbing lunch at Donald’s Cantina, and watching character interactions in the Grand Hall.Castaway Cay: Disembarked early in the morning and walked to the beach with a travel stroller. Explored the island splash pad and let their daughter play in the sand and ocean with packed beach toys. Headed back to the ship around 11:30 AM due to heat, enjoying the empty ship with coffees in the Grand Hall, lunch on the pool deck, and afternoon time at the ship’s splash pad.Want to be on the show? Fill out this form, and we'll be in contact with you real soon!https://dclpodcast.com/want-to-be-on-the-show/Support our show via Patreon:http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcastUse Christy's Travel Services:https://dclpodcast.com/book-with-christy/Follow the DCL Podcast via:http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcasthttp://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcastFollow Lake at:https://www.instagram.com/mouse.genhttps://www.youtube.com/@MouseGenFollow Christy at:http://www.packyourpixiedust.comhttps://www.instagram.com/packyourpixiedust

2026-08-02 Transfiguredby Pastor Chris Berg Scripture Reference: Mark 9:1-131 And he said to them, “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power.”2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.5 Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 6 (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)7 Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”8 Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. 10 They kept the matter to themselves, discussing what “rising from the dead” meant.11 And they asked him, “Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?”12 Jesus replied, “To be sure, Elijah does come first, and restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer much and be rejected? 13 But I tell you, Elijah has come, and they have done to him everything they wished, just as it is written about him.”Mandeville Bible Church   "Where God's Word is Our Foundation"https://www.mandevillebiblechurch.org/Come and see that God's Word is alive and at work right here in Mandeville.. and throughout the world!All are welcome. 217 Carroll Street, Mandeville, LA 70448Church Office: (985) 626-3114Sunday Service: 9:30AMAdult Sunday School: 10:45-11:30AMNursery and Children's church available.Notes, outline and a summary from this sermon are made by Pocket AI and found here:The sermon examines the Transfiguration of Christ as recorded in Mark 9:1–8, framing it as a pivotal transition from Jesus' teachings on suffering and rejection to a physical demonstration of his divine glory.The Kingdom of God and the TransfigurationThe teaching begins with Mark 9:1, where Jesus promises that some standing there would not taste death until they see the "kingdom of God after it has come with power." While various theological interpretations exist, the context suggests this refers specifically to the Transfiguration occurring just six days later.• Metamorphosis: The word "transfigured" is derived from metamorphosis, signifying a complete change in form rather than mere outward conformity.• The Contrast of Form: In his earthly ministry, Jesus appeared ordinary, lacking "majesty that we should look at him" (Isaiah 53:2). The Transfiguration briefly unveiled his true, glorified nature—characterized by clothes of an "impossibly white" brilliance.Symbolic Presence: Moses and ElijahThe appearance of Moses and Elijah alongside Jesus serves as a validation of his identity through the lens of the Old Testament.• The Law and the Prophets: Moses represents the Law (the Pentateuch), and Elijah represents the Prophets. Their presence signifies that the entirety of Scripture stands in agreement with Jesus.• Mountain Revelations: Both figures previously experienced unique revelations of God's glory on mountains (Sinai and Horeb). Their presence on this high mountain ties their historical experiences to the current revelation of Christ.Peter's Misunderstanding and Divine CorrectionPeter, terrified by the sight, suggests building three shrines (tabernacles) for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah. This suggestion is identified as a mistake because it implies equality between the three.• The Divine Rebuttal: God the Father interrupts Peter from a cloud, declaring, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him."• Superiority of Christ: The command to "listen to him" establishes Jesus as superior to the Law and the Prophets. While he is in agreement with them, they are ultimately obedient to him.Strategic SignificanceThe Transfiguration is presented not just as a historical event, but as a multi-layered promise:• A Preview: It offers a glimpse of the transcendent glory Christ will exhibit upon his return as the "Lion of Judah."• Encouragement for Suffering: For the original audience in Rome facing Nero's persecution, and for modern believers, it serves as proof that present humiliation and suffering will eventually be transformed into glory.• A Call to Obedience: The magnificence and power displayed are intended to motivate a "fear of God," which is the beginning of wisdom and the foundation for practical obedience.Mark 8:31 | Jesus teaches on suffering | Jesus explains he must be rejected, killed, and rise again.6 Days Later | Ascent of the Mountain | Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain.The Event | Transfiguration | Jesus' form changes; Moses and Elijah appear.The Interruption | Peter's Suggestion | Peter proposes building three shrines for the figures.The Conclusion | Divine Affirmation | God speaks from the cloud; Moses and Elijah vanish, leaving only Jesus. 

Too many children are quietly struggling to hear in early years settings, and it is often missed until their speech, learning and behaviour are already affected. This article and podcast episode share the story behind the Universal Glue Ear Screening Programme, explain what glue ear is and why it matters, and show how a free termly glue ear check can protect every child.​   Read the article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/the-hidden-hearing-crisis-in-early-years-and-the-free-solution-every-nursery-can-use/ ​   This episode is in partnership with My Little Ears   We are a paediatric hearing clinic dedicated to improving early identification and management of glue ear in children. Glue ear is the leading cause of temporary hearing loss in children, affecting 1 in 5 preschool children at any given time in the UK.   To find out more visit: https://mylittleears.co.uk/   Listen to more: If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: ·       A guide to potty training with Rebecca Mottram: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/a-guide-to-potty-training/ ·       Nutritious mealtimes for under 5's with Catherine Lippe: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/nutritious-mealtimes-for-under-5s/   Get in touch and share your voice: Do you have thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch here! – https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/contact/   Episode break down: 00:00 – Glue ear: the hidden hearing crisis in early childhood 00:50 – What is glue ear and how does it affect hearing? 03:28 – How common is glue ear in children? 04:33 – Why young children are more susceptible to glue ear 05:58 – Why glue ear resolves differently for each child 06:40 – Why early detection needs to happen beyond the clinic 07:22 – The universal glue ear screening programme for nurseries and schools 09:22 – What glue ear may look like in children 10:49 – 'Not listening' or not hearing? 11:37 – Changes in play, behaviour and communication 13:51 – Key signs educators may notice 14:44 – Signs at home and the effects on speech 15:43 – Hearing muffled speech: a practical demonstration 17:31 – Auditory processing and possible longer-term effects 19:31 – Listening effort, fatigue and memory 20:22 – Why glue ear can recur 21:51 – Factors that may increase the likelihood or severity of glue ear 23:16 – Screening findings: 63% of children in one nursery 25:30 – What happens after glue ear is detected? 27:02 – Supporting access to sound with bone-conduction hearing aids 27:58 – Auto-inflation therapy 29:34 – ENT referrals and grommet surgery 31:05 – What parents and educators can do if they are concerned 32:35 – The free glue ear awareness course 33:03 – Final reflections and further information For more episodes and articles visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com

You'd think the dirtiest air you breathe all day is outside, but Mike Feldstein showed me it's the opposite. The average home is usually 5 to 10 times dirtier than the air outside, and since the 1970s we've built homes airtight for energy efficiency, so every new couch, rug, and coat of paint off-gasses right where you live. In a study of 150 people, just cleaning the bedroom air got them 25 more minutes of sleep a night and 18% more deep sleep. If you've been waking up tired, foggy, or congested and can't figure out why, don't start with your bloodwork. Start with the tank you're living in. CLICK HERE TO BECOME GARY'S VIP!: ⁠https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg⁠ Connect with Mike Feldstein Website: https://bit.ly/4vVRDYs   Website: https://bit.ly/4gTFUWi   Instagram: https://bit.ly/4yIZhrJ  LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4yzh18C   Thank you to our partners A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: http://bit.ly/4kek1ij AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD AIRES: "ULTIMATE20 " FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/4a3Duze BAJA GOLD: "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp CYMBIOTIKA: "BRECKACYM30" FOR 30% OFF: https://bit.ly/4tjyluP  GENETIC METHYLATION TEST (UK ONLY): https://bit.ly/48QJJrk GENETIC TEST (USA ONLY): ⁠https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: https://bit.ly/4obIFDC H2TAB: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S PEPTUAL: “TUH10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4mKxgcn SNOOZE: LET'S GET TO SLEEP!: https://bit.ly/4pt1T6V WHOOP: JOIN & GET 1 FREE MONTH!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW Watch  the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8⁠ Podcasts: ⁠https://bit.ly/3RQftU0⁠ Connect with Gary Brecka Instagram: ⁠https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo⁠X: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/464VA1H⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2⁠ Website: ⁠https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU⁠ Merch: ⁠https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1⁠ Newsletter: ⁠https://bit.ly/47ejrws⁠ Ask Gary: ⁠https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG⁠ Timestamps 00:00 - ​Intro of Show 00:58 - From disaster remediation to air quality 04:25 - Why cleaned homes get contaminated again 06:13 - The problem with store-bought air purifiers 09:41 - California wildfires and vaporized toxins 11:10 - Activated carbon, VOCs, and filter lifespan 14:38 - Homes built like Tupperware containers 16:17 - CO2 spikes from dinner parties 17:33 - ERVs, HRVs, and letting your home breathe 19:57 - Mold, mycotoxins, and the Miami problem 20:51 - The mold testing gold rush and false results 24:53 - You can't heal in the place that made you sick 27:44 - Air quality, cognition, and SAT scores 29:41 - Kids' sore throats and hidden mold 31:19 - Where to place a purifier in your home 33:41 - Range hoods that vent nowhere 36:36 - Bathroom fans, carpets, and deep-clean vacuums 39:35 - Indoor air is 10x dirtier than outdoor air 41:00 - Shoes, glyphosate, and filtered water 42:35 - Fragrances and the Uber air freshener 45:06 - Processed food, GLP-1, and nutrient density 48:18 - What PM 2.5 does inside your body 51:00 - Rebranding sleep as healing time 52:30 - Babies, cribs, and diaper pails 54:32 - Nursery tips for expecting parents 57:00 - The 150-person sleep study results 1:00:50 - Why HEPA ratings are misleading 1:03:09 - Air, water, and lighting as the priorities 1:04:47 - The Austin school clean-air experiment  Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions.  Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation.  Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parents often wonder what schools are really looking for during the admissions process — and the answer goes far beyond academics. In this episode, Becky Reback is joined by Caitlin Hasson and Julia Calantone to walk families through what matters most from nursery school through high school admissions. Together, they explain how social-emotional readiness, independence, resilience, self-advocacy, authentic communication, and family alignment all play a vital role in helping students thrive throughout the admissions journey. Listeners will discover practical, age-appropriate ways to build these skills at home, understand why genuine student ownership is so important as children grow older, and learn how parents themselves contribute to a school's impression of a family. Whether preparing for preschool, private school, or high school admissions, this conversation offers thoughtful guidance that families can begin applying today. In this episode: Why life skills often matter more than academic drills.  How to build confidence, independence, and resilience at every age.  Ways to help students develop authentic interview and communication skills.  Why parents play a critical role in the admissions process.  How consistent family messaging strengthens applications.  If you're preparing for an educational transition, reach out at admin@evolveded.com to learn how personalized guidance can help your family navigate the admissions process with confidence. For the full transcript of today's episode along with our terms, conditions, and disclaimers and privacy policies, visit the Evolved Education website at: https://evolvededucationcompany.com/resources/podcasts/ © 2021 - 2026 Mary Miele

2026-07-16 Real Growthby Pastor Chris Berg Scripture: Mark 8:22-3022 They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. 23 He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man's eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?” 24 He looked up and said, “I see people; they look like trees walking around.” 25 Once more Jesus put his hands on the man's eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly. 26 Jesus sent him home, saying, “Don't even go into the village.” 27 Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am?” 28 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” 29 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.” 30 Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him. Mandeville Bible Church   "Where God's Word is Our Foundation"https://www.mandevillebiblechurch.org/Come and see that God's Word is alive and at work right here in Mandeville.. and throughout the world!All are welcome. 217 Carroll Street, Mandeville, LA 70448Church Office: (985) 626-3114Sunday Service: 9:30AMAdult Sunday School: 10:45-11:30AMNursery and Children's church available.

What does it look like when conservation becomes a long view, a daily practice, and a promise to the future? In Episode 198 of the Adventures in Learning Podcast, Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor welcomes Kevin Jolliffe, reserve manager at Wild Tomorrow, for a rich conversation about rewilding, restoration, community partnership, and the patience it takes to care for a landscape over time.In Part 3 of the Wild Tomorrow series, Kevin shares how a childhood rooted in nature grew into a career in conservation that has taken him around the world and back again. From sea turtles in the Seychelles to habitat restoration in South Africa, he reflects on what it means to steward land, manage wildlife, and think in terms of generations rather than quick fixes.This episode also continues the Wild Tomorrow story through the lens of balance and hope. Kevin and Dr. Diane talk about what it means to let nature lead when appropriate, step in when human action caused the harm, and support the surrounding community as part of the larger conservation mission. If you've loved the earlier Wild Tomorrow conversations with co-founders John Steward and Wendy Hapgood, and community conservation manager Aphiwe Notshaya, this episode deepens that story in a meaningful way.Chapters01:19 A childhood in nature02:45 Studying conservation and meeting his wife03:33 Work in the Seychelles and the Bahamas04:56 How Kevin joined Wild Tomorrow05:56 What a reserve manager does06:53 A "typical day" on the reserve08:42 Rewilding the land10:15 Man-made problems and nature's balance13:05 Species brought back to the reserve14:37 Anti-poaching and community partnership16:29 Working with local herders and land use19:32 Nursery work and growing trees21:22 Reconnecting with nature24:23 Quiet moments with hippos27:01 How to care about conservation29:34 Thinking in generations, not instant fixes30:24 Favorite trees, birds, and animals32:02 What gives Kevin hopeAbout Kevin JolliffeKevin was born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. His early holidays with his aunt and uncle in Hluhluwe sparked his love for Zululand and determined the career he would later pursue. As the youngest of five siblings and the odd man out with the neighbourhood children, Kevin developed a passion for nature. Afternoons were spent exploring the Botanic Gardens where he honed his bird watching skills, collected butterflies and developed an interest in plants, including collecting and growing orchids at the age of seven, becoming the youngest orchid grower in South Africa for over 10 years. Kevin is currently writing and illustrating a book on the orchids of KZN and his vast knowledge has been put to good use while working with the Pollination Ecology department at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Kevin was always determined to work in nature conservation. He attained a National Diploma in Nature Conservation from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, where he met his conservationist wife. They have been working together ever since. He has worked at government run, Ndumo Game Reserve as well as a number of private reserves in KZN, the Western and Eastern Cape, Swaziland and Limpopo provinces. He was the conservation manager for Cousine Island in the Seychelles for five 5 years conducting in-depth monitoring of nesting Hawksbill sea turtles, sea birds and endangered land birds. From there he took up the position of landscape manager in the Bahamas, before returning to South Africa to manage a private nature reserve in the Western Cape. He is now proudly Wild Tomorrow Fund's Reserve Manager at The Greater Ukuwela Nature Reserve.Links and resourcesLearn more about Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning: drdianadventures.comExplore Wild Tomorrowand follow on Instagram and LinkedInListen to the Wild Tomorrow Series, featuring John Steward and Wendy Hapgood and Aphiwe NotshayaJoin Wild Tomorrow for the Junior Wildlife Crime Scene Detective Event on July 20, 2026Support the showShare this episodeIf this conversation sparked wonder, gave you a helpful strategy, or offered a needed reminder of hope, please share it with a friend or colleague.Subscribe • Download • Review • Tell a friendStay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

Life's only real tragedies are the ones from which we learn nothing. Stumbling stones can be stepping stones.

THE HOOKWhat if a child could be pulled back from the brink of death by a cell that never existed in nature? In this episode, we explore synthetic cell engineering and custom cell printing as one colony races to save a dying boy while their world transforms around them.EPISODE OVERVIEWA devastating injury, a collapsing underground colony, and a breakthrough that could redefine biology forever collide in this chapter of In 20XX Sci-Fi and Futurism.As Kahlo, Daisuke, and Marley struggle to save Kodak's life, they receive an AI-designed blueprint for a revolutionary Cell Printer capable of building living cells from scratch.KEY TAKEAWAYSDiscover how custom-built cells could transform medicine and repair injuries beyond the limits of conventional healing. [12:40]Learn why modifying existing organisms isn't enough and why building cells from scratch may become the next biotechnology revolution. [18:15]Follow the creation of the Cell Printer, a machine designed to manufacture entirely new forms of life. [24:50]Experience the breakthrough moment when the first printed cell proves it is alive. [31:20]"It's alive." The simple words that change everything for the colony—and perhaps the future of biology. [32:05]EPISODE DETAILSDuration: Approximately 60 minutes Format: Narrative science fiction storytelling and futurism explorationNotable Segments:[05:30] Discovery of the mysterious planetary growths[18:15] The limitations of traditional genetic engineering[24:50] Construction of the Cell Printer[31:20] First successful printed cell[45:40] Cell One's advanced healing capabilitiesRESOURCES MENTIONEDSynthetic Biology — The emerging field focused on designing and building biological systems.Cell Printing Concepts — Advanced theoretical biotechnology involving molecular-scale assembly.AI-Assisted Scientific Research — The use of large-scale AI systems to accelerate scientific discovery.Pelagibacter ubique — A real-world marine bacterium used as a proof-of-concept organism in the story.CALL TO ACTIONSubscribe to In 20XX Sci-Fi and Futurism so you never miss future episodes exploring the technologies, societies, and breakthroughs that could shape humanity's next century.Featured TechThe guardian is an advanced robotic caretaker that watches over and protects children aboard spacecraft and within colonies.Earth observation satellites use quantum microwave radar and SQUID-based sensing systems to map terrain hidden beneath the planet's permanent storm cover.SQUID radar is an ultra-sensitive imaging system capable of penetrating dense atmospheric interference to reveal detailed geological features.Quantum microwave radar allows satellites to detect and model surface structures through cloud cover and environmental obstructions.The Butler AI is a powerful artificial intelligence responsible for managing vast engineering, biological, and environmental systems across human civilization.The Five Directives of Humanity's Destiny are governance constraints that limit what Butler AI can reveal or interfere with regarding humanity's development.Enviro-suits are self-contained environmental protection suits that provide cooling, filtration, and life support in hostile conditions.Firmband is an ultra-strong construction material that exceeds steel in compressive strength while remaining significantly lighter.BritLights are portable illumination devices used throughout tunnels, caves, and underground settlements.The spectroscopy sniffer is a handheld analytical instrument that identifies chemical compounds and biological substances in the environment.Interactive e-sleeves are wearable computing interfaces that provide real-time scientific analysis, diagnostics, and data display.Geolytic-12 enzymes are engineered compounds that dissolve mineral bonds and allow biological roots to penetrate solid rock.The hybrid desert vine is a genetically engineered plant designed to survive extreme conditions while generating soil from bare stone.Pressure-resistant vascular tissue allows engineered plants to transport nutrients and fluids despite immense environmental pressures.Chelating root secretions are specialized biochemical compounds that extract useful minerals directly from rock.The Safe Halls are highly fortified underground habitats that use spacecraft-grade environmental control systems.Beneficial atmospheric microbes are engineered microorganisms that continuously purify air and remove contaminants from enclosed environments.The hologram column is a display structure originally designed for advanced holographic projections.The aquarium column repurposes holographic infrastructure to maintain aquatic life within the colony.AR glasses provide augmented reality overlays, information displays, and digital interaction capabilities.Mycelium fabric is a fungus-derived textile used for medical treatment, clothing, and environmental protection.Phage solution is a bacteriophage-based antimicrobial treatment used to combat infections.Engineered phage creams are microbe-produced antibiotic treatments tailored to specific medical needs.Diagnostic protein-shape sensors use proteins that change structure in response to biological conditions, allowing medical monitoring without traditional instruments.Algae foam is a bioengineered treatment used to reduce inflammation and support healing.Spray clotting systems rapidly seal wounds by accelerating blood coagulation.Microbial blood replacement is a synthetic biological system that produces blood substitutes for transfusions.DNA Runner is a genetic engineering platform used to design and manipulate biological systems.The fungi computer is a biological computing system built from fungal networks and living substrates.AI cities are large-scale cooperative artificial intelligence networks composed of many specialized AI systems working together.Blank cells are engineered biological starting templates used as foundations for creating customized organisms.The cell maker concept is a manufacturing system capable of constructing entirely new biological cells from scratch.Mechanical stomachs are survival devices that convert otherwise inedible plant matter into nutritious food using controlled microbial ecosystems.Micro builder bots are remotely operated miniature construction robots capable of assembling highly intricate machinery.The Cell Printer is a tabletop machine that fabricates complete living cells molecule by molecule according to digital designs.Protein-based machines known as squids are durable molecular manufacturing systems built from engineered proteins rather than conventional mechanical components.Protein-based computers are computational devices that use biological molecular structures instead of traditional electronic circuitry.The Kingdom of AI is a vast collective of artificial intelligences that collaborate on advanced scientific and engineering challenges.Remote controller gloves allow operators to manipulate machinery and construction systems through immersive hand tracking.The homemade link interface is a wearable communication device that provides colony-wide voice and data connectivity.The rail catapult is a large launch system designed to hurl excavated dirt and rock away from the settlement.Cell One is a custom-designed synthetic cell created specifically to accelerate healing and tissue repair.Cell One's clotting organelles detect damaged tissue and rapidly create biological structures that stop bleeding.Cell One's pathogen-neutralization organelles capture and destroy bacteria and viruses within wounds.Cell One's angiogenesis signaling system stimulates the body's natural blood vessel growth processes.Cell One's fibroblast-guidance tendrils physically direct tissue-repair cells to rebuild damaged structures in organized patterns.Cell One's programmed obsolescence system causes the cells to safely dismantle themselves after healing is complete.The convoy ship is a long-duration spacecraft equipped with advanced life-support, environmental control, and habitation systems.The world storm is a planet-wide atmospheric phenomenon that generates hypervelocity winds capable of reshaping continents.The surface catapult is a large-scale launch mechanism used to remove excavated debris from the colony's work zones.The AI-designed manufacturing chain is a sequence of machines in which one machine produces the components needed to build a more advanced machine.The molecular assembly lines inside the Cell Printer are nanoscale manufacturing systems capable of constructing biological structures with molecular precision.Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, into the future. From 2040 to 2195. If you like emerging tech, eco-tech, futurism, perma-culture, apocalyptic survival scenarios, and disruptive science, sit back and enjoy short stories that showcase my research into how the future may play out. The companion site is https://in20xx.com These are works of fiction. Characters and groups are made-up and influenced by current events but not reporting facts about people or groups in the real world. This project is speculative fiction. These episodes are not about revealing what will be, but they are to excited the listener's wonder about what may come to pass. Copyright © Cy Porter 2026. All rights reserved.

307: In this Ask Me Anything episode, I'm joined by my husband, Hector, to answer your most-asked questions about health, wellness, pregnancy, fertility, hormone health, clean living, and more. We discuss my approach to breastfeeding and formula, natural deodorant, traveling while pregnant, supplements for fertility and pregnancy, and the wellness products I use and recommend. We also cover why I believe health should be individualized, how I think about making informed decisions for myself and my family, and why finding joy is just as important as nutrition, movement, and the other habits that support long-term wellness.  Topics Discussed: → Pregnancy, fertility, and preparing for motherhood → Breastfeeding, formula, and infant nutrition → Clean living and non-toxic products for the whole family → Natural wellness, supplements, and hormone health → Traveling, pregnancy, and reducing everyday toxin exposure → Individualized healthcare and making informed wellness decisions → Healthy habits that bring joy and support long-term wellness Sponsored By: → Function | Check your health the way I do with 160+ lab tests and access to scans through Function, all for only $365 a year. Learn more at https://functionhealth.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use code REALFOODOLOGY25 for a $25 credit. → PaleoValley | Head to https://paleovalley.com/realfoodology for 15% off your first purchase. → Manukora | Head to https://manukora.com/REALFOODOLOGY to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! → Our Place | Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit https://fromourplace.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 10% off sitewide. With a hundred-day risk-free trial, free shipping and returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk. → Qualia | Take control of your cellular health today. Go to https://qualialife.com/realfoodology and save 15% to experience the science of feeling younger.Further Listening: → My Pregnancy Update + Answering Your Toughest Questions Show Links:  → Baby Registry →⁠ Nursery ⁠ →⁠ ⁠Post Partum Momma⁠ Check Out Courtney:  →  LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE →  Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! →  @realfoodology →  www.realfoodology.com →  My Immune Supplement by 2x4 →  Air Dr Air Purifier →  AquaTru Water Filter →  EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nursery drop offs can be absolutely heartbreaking, so Sophiena and Emma are diving into your best tips for making them that little bit easier. From the "drop and run" technique to clever distractions and tiny keepsakes, the ladies share the advice that's helped so many parents through those emotional goodbyes. Plus, one mum discovers what her four-year-old really thinks she does all day... and it's safe to say, it's brutal!Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code SECRETSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Blake Thaxton. Blake is the Federation's commodity director for the Bee & Honey Division; and the Greenhouse, Nursery & Sod Division; and executive director for Al Fruit & Veg Growers Association. Ag labor is a big part of the commodities he covers and will bring his insight into the conversation.Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation. 

In this week's episode of The Venue Rx Podcast, Jonathan sits down with Mary Luz Rodriguez, co-founder of Living Sculpture Sanctuary, to hear the incredible story behind a venue unlike any other. Mary shares how a vision rooted in nature, wellness, and intentional design evolved into a destination where couples and families can celebrate life's most meaningful moments.Mary reflects on the unconventional journey of building Living Sculpture Sanctuary from the ground up while balancing a successful legal career. She opens up about the challenges, risks, and lessons that came with creating a venue from scratch, as well as the importance of staying true to her mission and values every step of the way.She also discusses how Living Sculpture Sanctuary has carved out its own niche by offering experiences that go far beyond the traditional wedding day. From wellness and mindfulness to immersive outdoor experiences, Mary explains how creating genuine connection has become the heart of the business. She also shares practical insights into marketing a one-of-a-kind venue, building strong relationships with vendors, maintaining high standards, and her vision for the future of the sanctuary.About Our Guest: Mary Luz Rodriguez Alvarez is the co-founder of Living Sculpture Sanctuary, one of South Florida's most distinctive wedding and wellness destinations. Alongside her husband, Robert J. McKee, she transformed a shared passion for nature, environmental stewardship, and meaningful human connection into a handcrafted sanctuary where thousands of couples have celebrated life's biggest milestones. The venue was built by hand with the vision of creating more than just a beautiful event space, it was designed to be a place of peace, healing, and transformation. An environmental trial attorney by profession, Mary Luz brings a unique perspective to venue ownership, blending her commitment to protecting the environment with a heart for creating intentional experiences. Originally from Mexico, her journey through law, personal development, and holistic wellness has shaped her philosophy that the most memorable celebrations are rooted in authenticity, purpose, and service. Find Them Here: Website: www.livingsculpturesanctuary.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingsculpturesanctuary/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingSculptureSanctuary/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3bsViVrsujsS_qWj00OdlATikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livingsculpturesanctuary?lang=en

Today, Caroline and Tayrn are thrilled to welcome Katie Tamony to the podcast! Katie spent a decade (2001 to 2011) as the Editor-in-Chief of Sunset Magazine, celebrating the seamless indoor-outdoor living of the West Coast. Today, she heads up marketing and trend forecasting for Monrovia, one of the country's premier plant nurseries. Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, Monrovia grows over 4,000 varieties of plants—from trees and shrubs to perennials and exquisite edibles—across thousands of acres in the US. Katie joins us to discuss the fascinating world of plant breeding, the top landscape trends shaping our backyards, and why you shouldn't be afraid to aggressively prune your plants! Quick Gardening Trends & Takeaways: Patio Culture: More people are focusing their gardening efforts on patios and balconies. Instead of just the traditional "thriller, filler, spiller" container combinations, homeowners are embracing wellness and luxury by potting single, stunning statement plants with lush, broad leaves. The "Easy Sunday" Garden: Think of a Nancy Meyers movie landscape. This highly tailored look relies on the luxurious, year-round structure of traditional boxwoods paired with classic flowering shrubs like hydrangeas, roses, and camellias. This trend limits color palettes (like all white or white-and-blue) and utilizes mass plantings of a few varieties rather than a chaotic mix. The Modern Meadow: A blend of wild and refined, this trend is incredibly popular with younger homeowners. It focuses on biodiversity by mixing native grasses with pollinator-friendly perennials like salvia, lavender, and agastache to invite bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds into the yard. Exquisite Edibles: Gardeners are looking beyond basic tomatoes and berries. Thanks to clever plant breeding, people are now growing exotic fruits like kiwis and figs in colder hardiness zones, or even planting compact apple trees in patio containers. Look closely at the branching: When shopping for shrubs, check if the plant is evenly branched on all sides. Good branching indicates the plant was pruned frequently and properly cared for at the nursery, meaning it will hold its shape much better in your yard. Buy plants with tight buds: We are often dazzled by fully blooming plants at the garden center, but you will get a much longer bloom time at home if you purchase a plant that is still tightly budded (like peonies, which should be bought when the "eye" is just coming up). Don't be afraid to prune: Many gardeners are too timid, but aggressive pruning is incredibly healthy for your plants. Cutting back perennials, hydrangeas, and trees at the right time helps them return fuller and with more blooms. Dig a wider hole, not a deeper one: When planting, dig a hole that is at least twice as wide as the plant's root ball. Ensure you aren't burying the plant too deep; the soil should just cover the root ball. Mix your native dirt with soil amendments, add a slow-release fertilizer into the hole, and always finish with a top layer of mulch to suppress weeds and retain moisture. What You'll Hear on This Episode: 00:00 Welcome & Introduction 03:00 Katie's background at Sunset Magazine and joining Monrovia 06:00 Monrovia's 100-year history and the only annual plant they grow 09:00 The top four landscaping trends: Patio Culture, Easy Sunday Garden, Modern Meadow, and Exquisite Edibles 15:00 The history of founder Harry Rosedale and the iconic green Monrovia pots 20:00 Why branching matters and why you shouldn't be afraid to prune 25:00 The science of plant breeding, plant hunters like Dan Hinkley, and bringing fragrance back to roses 32:00 The debate between native plants, invasives, and cultivars 43:00 Nursery shopping tips and why fall is the best time to plant large shrubs 54:00 The Nitty Gritty White Rose and using unique shrubs for your indoor cutting garden Also Mentioned in This Episode: SunBelievable Sunflower: The only annual Monrovia grows! It stays compact and bushy, making it a perfect pot filler that produces up to 1,000 blooms from spring until the first frost. Centennial Ruby Hydrangea: Monrovia's special 100th-anniversary release. It boasts a never-before-seen ruby color that ages to deep charcoal, with sturdy stems and thick leaves that hold blooms for 130 days. Nitty Gritty White Rose: A compact rose popularized by designer James Farmer, who planted masses of them in containers around his pool for a stunning, bouquet-like effect. Fatsia 'Camouflage': A beautiful statement plant with variegated foliage discovered by plant hunter Dan Hinkley. Cutting Garden Shrubs: Step outside the box for your floral arrangements by clipping from shrubs like Leucadendron, compact Crape Myrtles, or Loropetalum. Explore the Plant Finder Tool at Monrovia.com to find the perfect plants for your zip code. Follow Monrovia on social media: @monroviaplants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some treat Nursery leader as a calling that doesn't matter or one to be avoided but Angie Robertshaw is not one of those people. Instead, she calls serving in nursery "her thing" and takes the responsibility to teach the Lord's little ones very seriously. On this week's episode, Angie shares why she believes our service in the Church regardless of calling matters. 1:45- Finding the Gospel in New Zealand 6:20- Māori Culture and Upbringing 13:15- A Sacred Space 17:11- Special Days 27:12- Worth the Effort to Serve 35:09- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "Wherever the children are, it's a sacred space."