Podcasts about rain gardens

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

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

The rain gardens in the middle of downtown Kalamazoo provide an important service to residents in Kalamazoo County. Tyler Sweet and Megan Osetek, staff at the museum, have joined us to talk about the process of building the gardens, as well share the why behind them. They offer a compelling argument for listeners about why we should be installing more of these low maintenance water filtration systems in our communities and neighborhoods.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Peggy Singlemann, host of Virginia Home Grown, VPM/PBS TV, all about Rain Gardens. The plant profile is on Florist's Cyclamen and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Seeds of Joy from Christy Page of Green Prints.Reach out to your local Chesapeake Landscape Professional Certified Designers for assistance with designing your own Rain Garden.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 80: Bay-Wise Landscapeshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-80-bay-wise.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 201: Watering Tipshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-201-watering.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 165: Gardening and the Weather with Margaret Roachhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-165-gardening.htmlVisit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!Show Notes will be posted here after 2-18-2025.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzInterview Edit and Show Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 2-15-2025.

Rain gardens reduce watering needs and are great for the environment. Every garden should have one.

How can you create a self-watering permaculture garden or orchard? The secret is in the soil! We explore that topic with Bill Wilson of MidwestPermaculture.com in this episode of the Orchard People radio show. Learn about Bill's online course here:https://midwestpermaculture.com/the-heart-of-permaculture/The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  FOUR WAYS TO TUNE INJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments! Can't make it live? No worries—catch the podcast later.Here's how:Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on TuesdayLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube page at 1:00 PM on TuesdayAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the showVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/For premium fruit tree care education visit: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. (00:00) - Journey to Texas: A Surprising Landscape (00:52) - Introducing Bill Wilson: Permaculture Expert (01:00) - Permaculture Principles: Water Management (03:20) - Online Permaculture Courses: A New Era (06:35) - Rain Gardens vs. Berms and Swales (08:35) - Small Space Solutions: Urban Permaculture (16:04) - Aquaponics: Integrating Fish and Plants (22:11) - Permaculture Tools: No-Till Farming (24:27) - Permaculture Defined: Sustainable Living (25:42) - Commercials (28:49) - Orchard People Radio Show Part 2 Introduction (29:01) - Interview with Bill Wilson: Passive Watering Systems (29:47) - Gray Water Systems and Passive Irrigation (32:23) - Permaculture Principles and Practices (35:49) - Using Cover Crops and Plants to Make Soil More Absorbant (40:20) - Soil Drenches and Compost Techniques (45:50) - Final Thoughts and Reflections

Got water problems on your property? League City Drainage & Irrigation (409 572 0824) provides wet yard drainage and flood prevention services that can help keep you dry. Visit https://drainmyyardleaguecity.com for details. League City Drainage and Irrigation City: El Lago Address: 400 Lakeshore Dr. Website: https://drainmyyardleaguecity.comm Phone: +14095720824

Arabella LeBlanc is a project coordinator with the alliance. Kelsie Wilson is the executive director.

Rain Gardens for the Reluctant GardenerEpisode IntroductionIn today's episode, Rain Gardens for the Reluctant Gardener, we chat with Steve Rodie about just how much water comes off your roof in a single rain, what the heck bioswales are, and some tried and true native plants to select for your rain garden projects. Host Stephanie BarelmanStephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speaker surrounding the native plants dialogue, and host of the Plant Native Nebraska Podcast.Guest Steve RodieSteve Rodie retired in 2020 from 26 years of teaching, research, and extension at the University of Nebraska. He is currently an Emeritus Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies at UNO. During his academic career, he focused his teaching and research on landscape plants, landscape and environmental appreciation and sustainability, sustainable landscape design, and green infrastructure stormwater management using rain gardens, bioretention gardens, and other best management practices. Steve is also a registered landscape architect and worked on environmental assessments and visual resources analyses for almost 10 years in Colorado and California. In 2012, he was elected as a Fellow in the American Society of Landscape Architects.Episode SponsorsToday's episode is sponsored by:Midwest Natives Nursery www.midwestnativesnursery.com/https://www.facebook.com/midwestnativeshttps://www.instagram.com/midwest_natives_nurseryLauritzen Gardenslaurtizengardens.orgListen, Rate, and Subscribe!Get some merch! https://plant-native-nebraska.myspreadshop.com/Find us on FacebookVisit our homepage https://plant-native-nebraska.captivate.fmGive us a review on Podchaser! www.podchaser.com/PlantNativeNebraskaSupport My Work via PatreonThe Plant Native Nebraska podcast can be found on the podcast app of your choice.Episode ContentTRIGGER WARNING: We occasionally discuss plants with a more eastern or western range. But we make a point to only discuss midwestern U.S. plants. Always check BONAP or other range maps to determine the best estimates of historical nativity. More content coming soon!Interactive PDF we talked about here!

With hot, dry conditions forecast in the months ahead, utilizing water efficient practices in your yard can provide major benefits. Though the Southwest climate makes saving water difficult, a rain garden can help lower your water bills, reduce water waste and mitigate flooding. By Connor Shreve.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/maximize-water-use-with-rain-garden  This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Serious Texas BBQ.  Support the Show.

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Have you ever wondered how your green thumb can help the environment?  Stormwater Technical Specialist Chris Hartman explains how to install and maintain a thriving rain garden to help control stormwater runoff: from choosing a site and garden size, to selecting the right plants and methods. Plus, you can earn a credit towards your stormwater fee!Rain Garden Manual for Homeowners [PDF]Before you dig:Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS) 

As part of the Earth Day series, in this episode, host K. Wilkes interviews Alison Pearce of Nature Forward about the fascinating world of native plant gardening.   We discuss how native plants promote biodiversity and restore damaged ecosystems by creating habitats that support wildlife. Alison explains how these plants provide food and shelter for various species, addressing common concerns about aesthetics and offering tips on incorporating them into your garden while considering neighborhood expectations. We also touch on the concept of rewilding and its connection to native plants. Join us as we explore the benefits of native plant gardening, learn practical tips, and discover resources for those interested in this sustainable gardening practice. Nature Forward  is an American non-profit environmental organization dedicated to conservation and education based in the Washington, DC region. Suggested Resources:Nature ForwardIzel Native PlantsNational Wildlife Federation (Native Plant Finder Tool)Swamp RoseChapters00:00 Introduction and Background00:39 Ecological Anthropology05:29 Misconceptions about Rewilding07:41 Native Plant Gardening25:33 Rain Gardens and Water Management31:36 Benefits of Native Plant Gardening36:15 Finding Native Plants37:17 Challenges of Changing Gardening Habits38:13 Resources for Finding Native Plants40:30 Legislation and Native Plant Programs41:02 Cultural Challenges and Aesthetics42:23 Native Plant Landscaping Specialists43:26 Creating Intentional Native Plant Gardens44:50 Balancing Aesthetics and Wildlife Benefits47:29 Rewilding and Native Plants in Natural Areas01:00:49 Key TakeawaysLike what you heard? Share with others and follow us @ponderingthoughtspodcast Instagram

Having trouble with your lawn? Learn about possible causes for lawn decline, proper cultural practices, along with groundcover alternatives to help when your grass won't grow. Sources for this Episode: Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/ In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/ Reading the Weeds https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/weeds-and-invasive-plants/reading-the-weeds.html Florida-Friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries (page 14: Table 1: Comparison of lawn grasses available for use in Florida) https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/fflifasufledu/docs/GIBMP_Manual_Web_English.pdf Weeds as indicators of soil conditions in lawns and landscapes https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP634 Landscaping in Florida shade https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP457 Groundcovers for Shade https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/landscaping-for-specific-sites/groundcovers-for-shade.html Rain Gardens https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/types-of-gardens/rain-gardens.html Lawn Insect Pests https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/lawns/problems-and-solutions/lawn-insect-pests.html Turfgrass Disease Identification Chart https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/lawns/problems-and-solutions/turfgrass-disease-flow-chart.html Homeowner Best Management Practices for the Home Lawn https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP236

Cleveland Metroparks has always been a preserver and protector of our valleys and the waters that run through them. In 2013, it opened the Watershed Stewardship Center in Parma's West Creek Reservation with a mission to enhance and protect our urban watersheds through scientific discovery, education, and sustainable actions. In this episode, we speak with the center's manager, Bethany Majeski, and the Director of Natural Resources for Cleveland Metroparks, Jennifer Grieser, about how protecting our urban watersheds is so vital for our region and ways we can all be stewards of our local watersheds starting at home where stormwater runoff begins.  Guests:Jennifer Grieser: Director of Natural Resources for Cleveland Metroparks,Bethany Majeski: Watershed Stewardship Center ManagerResources:Confluence: Stewarding Cleveland's WaterCentral Lake Erie Basin CollaborativeWorld Water Day - March 22Cleveland Metroparks Seasonal Job Fair March 11 Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/ecospeaksclehttps://www.instagram.com/ecospeakscleContact us:hello@ecospeakscle.com

In this episode, Master Gardener Valorie Savisky joins us to chat about what successful rain gardens are and how to build them in the PNW. We discuss the technical aspects of planning and installing a rain garden, as well as plant choices and resources for guidance when building a rain garden.   For resources, links, a transcript, and more, be sure to visit our website at  https://evergreenthumb.mastergardenerfoundation.org/episode015/

Host Tom Knezick turns the tables and interviews his Co-Host Fran Chismar (Sultan of Sales - Pinelands Nursery).  Topics include Fran's history in the nursery industry, when Fran fell in love with native plants, Fran's journey into finding himself, and Rain Garden or Pollinator Garden. Intro music by Egocentric Plastic Men, outro music by Dave Bennett. Follow Fran Chismar 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  Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here

American Vinnie Bagwell is a sculptor and representational-figurative artist who has become a pioneer for African American women in her field. Her works of public art have become her raison d'etre as she strives to give a voice to underrepresented and enslaved Africans. Vinnie was born in Yonkers, NY in 1956 and grew up in the Town of Greenburgh with her sister. Her parents, Edward and Viola Bagwell were both artists in their spare time. As a child she showed a gift for drawing and developed a passion for painting in high school. She graduated from Morgan State University in Maryland with a BS in Psychology. Vinnie spent some time in car sales, which she said taught her communications skills. In 1993, she began sculpting completely self taught and with ambition and purpose it wasn't long before she was making a name for herself. Vinnie's first public artwork, “The First Lady of Jazz Ella Fitzgerald,” located at the Yonkers Metro-North/Amtrak train station was commissioned in 1996. She has since won numerous public-art commissions and awards around the United States. Connecticut commissioned a seven-foot bronze of Hartford educator Walter “Doc” Hurley, which is the first public artwork of a contemporary African American in the state. In 2012, Vinnie created a 24” bronze, “Liberté,” for the inaugural exhibition at the Freedom Rides Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. She is also a journalist and co-authored the book: “A Study of African-American Life in Yonkers From the Turn of the Century”. Vinnie is the Co-founder, vice president, and executive director of the Enslaved Africans' Rain Garden whose mission is to honor, dignify, and restore the humanity of enslaved Africans in America by transforming them from objects to subjects through art in a public garden in Yonkers. Vinnie lives in Yonkers with her miniature French Bulldog Rio. She has a daughter, Pierre, who is a mid-wife and artist. It was seeing her magnificent 7 foot statue of the abolitionist Sojourner Truth at the entrance to the Walkway Over the Hudson that introduced me to her work.Host: Chris StaffordFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.comvinniebagwell.com@vinniebagwellThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4769409/advertisement

American Vinnie Bagwell is a sculptor and representational-figurative artist who has become a pioneer for African American women in her field. Her works of public art have become her raison d'etre as she strives to give a voice to underrepresented and enslaved Africans. Vinnie was born in Yonkers, NY in 1956 and grew up in the Town of Greenburgh with her sister. Her parents, Edward and Viola Bagwell were both artists in their spare time. As a child she showed a gift for drawing and developed a passion for painting in high school. She graduated from Morgan State University in Maryland with a BS in Psychology. Vinnie spent some time in car sales, which she said taught her communications skills. In 1993, she began sculpting completely self taught and with ambition and purpose it wasn't long before she was making a name for herself. Vinnie's first public artwork, “The First Lady of Jazz Ella Fitzgerald,” located at the Yonkers Metro-North/Amtrak train station was commissioned in 1996. She has since won numerous public-art commissions and awards around the United States. Connecticut commissioned a seven-foot bronze of Hartford educator Walter “Doc” Hurley, which is the first public artwork of a contemporary African American in the state. In 2012, Vinnie created a 24” bronze, “Liberté,” for the inaugural exhibition at the Freedom Rides Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. She is also a journalist and co-authored the book: “A Study of African-American Life in Yonkers From the Turn of the Century”. Vinnie is the Co-founder, vice president, and executive director of the Enslaved Africans' Rain Garden whose mission is to honor, dignify, and restore the humanity of enslaved Africans in America by transforming them from objects to subjects through art in a public garden in Yonkers. Vinnie lives in Yonkers with her miniature French Bulldog Rio. She has a daughter, Pierre, who is a mid-wife and artist. It was seeing her magnificent 7 foot statue of the abolitionist Sojourner Truth at the entrance to the Walkway Over the Hudson that introduced me to her work.Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.comvinniebagwell.com@vinniebagwell

Stormwater runoff has become the largest source of residential pollution for waterways.  As rainwater runs down roofs, over driveways and patios, and off other hard surfaces, it can pick up pollutants as it flows directly into streams, wetlands, lakes, and groundwater aquifers.  That water is typically routed directly through stormwater pipes and ditches with little […]

Could rain gardens be the thing that saves salmon from toxic tire chemicals? Guest: Dr. Timothy Rodgers - Postdoctoral fellow, Institute for resources, environment and sustainability, UBC

On the occasion of his new documentary and album with the 400 Unit, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk to guitarist, singer and songwriter Jason Isbell. They discuss band dynamics, working with his wife, Amanda Shires, and filming the latest Scorsese film in Oklahoma in the midst of the global pandemic. The hosts also review the new album by Detroit post-punk band Protomartyr. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Miles," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967Protomartyr, "Make Way," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023Protomartyr, "For Tomorrow," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023Protomartyr, "Let's Tip the Creator," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023Protomartyr, "Polacrilex Kid," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023Protomartyr, "Rain Garden," Formal Growth In The Desert, Domino, 2023Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Death Wish," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Middle of the Morning," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "King of Oklahoma," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "When We Were Close," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "If You Insist," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Save the World," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023Little Richard, "Tutti Frutti," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsSee omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Capture and conserve storm water from heavy rains in gardens planted with water-loving flowers or catch it in a rain barrel.

This is a short series with Four Seasons Landscape & Construction Services explaining their different services.At Four Seasons Landscape & Construction Services, we pride ourselves on ensuring strong client relationships and clear communication. From the initial phone call, we strive to set the tone of trust and professionalism that our clients expect from us. We are committed to being always available and keeping our clients informed throughout each step of the process. Our commitment to building and maintaining these relationships is the cornerstone of our success.Website:Four Seasons Landscape and Construction Service (fourseasonslandscapemd.com)Social Media:Four Seasons Landscape & Construction Services | FacebookFour Seasons Landscape (@4seasonslandmd) • Instagram photos and videos4seasonslandMD (@4seasonslandMD) / Twitter4seasonslandmd (@4seasonslandmd) | TikTokPhone:443.390.YARD (9273)Bite-Sized Business LawDig in to the most compelling business law issues of the moment with host Amy Martella,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyFour Seasons Landscape & Construction Se While we perform the traditional lawn and landscape bed services, our passion is providing drainage Support the showFollow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingFacebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingInstagram – Harford County LivingTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Recorded at the Freedom Federal Credit Union StudiosHosted on BuzzsproutRocketbookSquadCast Contests & Giveaways Subscribe by Email ...

This is a short series with Four Seasons Landscape & Construction Services explaining their different services.At Four Seasons Landscape & Construction Services, we pride ourselves on ensuring strong client relationships and clear communication. From the initial phone call, we strive to set the tone of trust and professionalism that our clients expect from us. We are committed to being always available and keeping our clients informed throughout each step of the process. Our commitment to building and maintaining these relationships is the cornerstone of our success.Website:Four Seasons Landscape and Construction Service (fourseasonslandscapemd.com)Social Media:Four Seasons Landscape & Construction Services | FacebookFour Seasons Landscape (@4seasonslandmd) • Instagram photos and videos4seasonslandMD (@4seasonslandMD) / Twitter4seasonslandmd (@4seasonslandmd) | TikTokPhone:443.390.YARD (9273)Four Seasons Landscape & Construction Se While we perform the traditional lawn and landscape bed services, our passion is providing drainage Support the showFollow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingFacebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingInstagram – Harford County LivingTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Recorded at the Freedom Federal Credit Union StudiosHosted on BuzzsproutRocketbookSquadCast Contests & Giveaways Subscribe by Email ...

This week Nathan answers your questions! The question of the day is concerning plants that can be planted in wet soil. In addition to giving you a number of wet-soil loving plants, Nathan talks about the benefits of preventing runoff rain water with the help of a rain garden. Try adding a new rain garden to your landscape today!

In this episode, Rich and cohost Joe Ayler have a conversation with Chris Coleman.You could say landscaping is in Chris' blood. His father initially started the landscape company before Chris was born, so it was no shock when Chris started working for the company while in high school and was Superintendent of all crews not long after graduating. Chris spent the following years learning all aspects of the business and even working for another landscape company for a year to round out his experience and knowledge. When his father passed away in 2013, he and his wife, Sarah, knew they wanted to take over. While some rebranding was involved, their goal was to build a strong company with a focus on high-quality work and knowledgeable solutions, and Four Seasons Nursery & Landscape Services was born. Chris believes learning and growth never stop, and being stagnant is moving backwards. This focus on improvement has led him to seek out certifications and experience to make him a subject matter expert in areas like stormwater management anFreedom's Platinum Rewards Visa Credit Card also includes 4X the rewards on video steaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and more.6Use your Platinum Rewards Visa for these recurring subscriptions and earn 4x the rewards points. Redeem points for a wide selection of premium merchandise, gift cards to local retail stores, or cash-back! This is an ongoing promotion, but may be subject to change at any time.

We have three special guests this time and a jam packed episode all about stormwater management! We talk extensively with Mark Rufener (PE, CPESC, CPSWQ) from K.E. McCartney & Associates (a local engineering firm) regarding "The Gateway Project", Kingwood Center Garden's capital plan to create a new garden entrance and visitor experience, completed in the last few years. As part of this plan, Kingwood integrated several stormwater BMPs (Best Management Practices) into the new visitor center and parking lot. Mark Rufener is a professional in stormwater infrastructure engineering and management and played a large part in the design of these BMPs. He also worked closely with another Mark (Hoover) who is Kingwood's lead horticulturalist (translating as "plant wizard"). Mark Hoover was in charge of selecting the plant material to be used in some of the BMPs, because as you'll discover, plants play a critical role in stormwater management. Additionally, Evan caught up with Dan Herrold who is another technician at Richland SWCD. Dan heads up the MS4 program there, which ties into what we talk about in the rest of the episode. So, sit back and enjoy!   LINKS!!! Kingwood's Interactive Map: https://kingwoodcenter.org/kiosk/garden-gateway/ North East Ohio Rain Garden Manual: www.geaugaswcd.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/2013_RainGardenManual_GeaugaSWCD.2762917.pdf North East Ohio Master/Professional Rain Gardener Certification: https://neomasterraingardener.org/ Richland SWCD's Stormwater resources - General: https://richlandswcd.net/services/water/stormwater - Rain Gardens and Rain Barrels: https://richlandswcd.net/services/water/rain-gardens - Do I need a Stormwater Permit? https://richlandswcd.net/services/do-i-need-a-permit - Interactive Richland Co Watershed Map: https://richlandswcd.net/services/water/watersheds-of-richland-county - Water Quality Data Map for Richland Co: https://richlandswcd.net/services/water/water-data-map More on Best Management Practices: - https://richlandswcd.net/services/water/stormwater/epa-best-practice - https://sswcd.summitoh.net/sites/default/files/2019-01/Post%20Construction%20O%26M.pdf   OUR WEBSITES/PHONE NUMBERS K.E. McCartney & Associates: https://kemccartney.com/ Richland Soil & Water Conservation District: 419-747-8686 | https://richlandswcd.net/ Kingwood Center Gardens: https://kingwoodcenter.org/   MUSIC We have been generously granted permission to use the music in this podcast by the artists who made it. Songs used are: "Run One Down" by Dan Lebowitz (our theme music), "Busy City" & "Easy Stroll" by TrackTribe.

The Garden Club of Norfolk will help build the garden and "ecological greenway" at West Ghent's Jeff Robertson Park.

The nonprofit Teens With a Purpose transformed a vacant lot into the garden a few years ago. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is now helping them plant a rain garden to absorb excess water.

On this episode, our friend Rae, shares the importance of being a lifelong learner. Rae says that she began this interest in learning as a child when her mother, who was a teacher, promoted learning. Rae shares that her mother would enroll her in courses at the Art Museum, YWCA, Natural Museum of History and anything else she could find that would give Rae a chance to learn and grow. One example is when her mom found duck eggs when she was golfing with Rae's dad and brought them home for Rae and her brother to care for and then raise the ducklings. Rae's first big learning experience came at age 11, when her mother convinced their cleaning lady to let Rae travel to Germany with her for a month with no knowledge of the German language. She said that her thirst for learning starts with curiosity, and she embraces the fact that no one is too old to learn. Both she and her husband feel that they can learn something new every day. Over the past few years to continue learning, Rae has taken courses in Economics, Art Therapy, Bob Dylan music, Rain Garden classes, and Growing Hoyas. She has been involved in many nonprofit organizations and has been on many boards. She recently agreed to take a position on the board of Another Act of Kindness as treasurer which is the only position she didn't hold in the past and was the only position she felt uncomfortable taking. She said that she loves to learn, and she admits that sometimes when she is learning something new, it pushes her outside of her comfort zone. However, she never allows fear to hold her back. Listen and learn how to grow every day by having curiosity and an open mind like our friend Rae!

Rotterdam, and The Netherlands in general, have a long history of fighting water. But how are they adapting to climate change where they can have both too much and too little water? We interview Johan Verlinde, Program Manager for Rotterdam's Climate Adaptation Plan about their efforts to make Rotterdam climate proof by 2030. This is an episode coming from Abby's summer trip touring sustainability infrastructure in several European cities.ResourcesRotterdam Climate Adaptation ProgramArticle on drought threatening Dutch homes built on wooden polesBenthemplein Water SquareIn action - Instagram video 1 (look how happy Abby is that it's raining)In action - Instagram video 2In action - Instagram video 3In action - Instagram video 4In action - Instagram video 5Sponge GardenSparta Stadium and underground water storageZOHO rain barrels and gardenMiscellaneous photos from Abby's time in Rotterdam

Tuesday's show features a conversation with Kane County Farm Bureau Manager Steve Arnold. They are hosting a public planting Sept. 1-2 for their Illinois Prairie Po llinator Rain Garden. We get a CropWatcher report from Mary Streitmater in Peoria County. Randy Graham provides an update from the Illinois Specialty Growers Association and we finish the show taking weather with DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick.

But the programs can be difficult for low-income households to access. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Unlike the traditional gray infrastructure, which relies on concrete, green infrastructure uses nature to slow down, absorb, and filter floodwaters. After the devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey, we look at what role green solutions can have in making Houston more flood resilient. From floating wetlands to an abandoned golf course-turned-nature preserve, we visit innovative green solutions that are being tested across the county. Show Notes: Exploration Green Coastal Prairie Conservancy Harris County Flood Control District Raingarden Project Bayou City Waterkeeper: Making nature-based solutions work in Houston's Black and brown Communities EPA: Green Stormwater Infrastructure

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In a quiet Japanese garden, you sit underneath a covered bench and watch as the rain falls on the grasses and flowers around you. A river streams beside you, washing koi fish up and down through the rocky waves.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sleepysoundswitha/support

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Sculptor Vinnie Bagwell Is A Winner and a BIG deal. The City of Niagara Falls just chose to commission her vision of Harriet Tubman, to be installed in front of the Underground Railroad Museum in Niagara Falls, NY. Public artworks of Harriet Tubman traditionally portray her as an old woman, but she was only 29 when she escaped from slavery and returned to Maryland as an Underground Railroad “conductor" and Vinnie chose to portray her young. Below is a photo of the small version of  “Harriet Tubman on the Road to Freedom!” but Vinnie can't wait to make her BIG! Because BIG is what Vinnie does. Vinnie Bagwell has one of those amazing talents that make your jaw drop. Can you believe she's an untutored artist?  She's a Who's Who in America 2022-inductee for sculpting.  Vinnie started sculpting in 1993, and was commissioned to create her first public artwork in 1995. Her portraits display immense spirit and verisimilitude, and have souls which speak to their viewers. This Spring Vinnie will permanently install “The Enslaved Africans' Rain Garden”–an urban-heritage public-art project to commemorate the legacy of the first enslaved Africans to be manumitted by law in the United States, 64 years before the Emancipation Proclamation in Yonkers, NY.  She's also rehabilitating the second-largest African burial ground in New York: The Sacred Place of Her Ancestors. The National Endowment for the Arts is the first major funder for this still developing project. I asked Vinnie to join me because I wanted to know more about how she does that big stuff she does and thought you might too. Enjoy our podcast conversation. 

Are plant of the week is having its spring moment and sticking its beard, or tongue, out at everyone in the prettiest way. In trying to get a better definition of a rain garden, Landscape Architect and I went down the garden path on that, plus Interpretive Gardens and Trauma informed Gardens. Lots of good listener questions are answered, including two on how to deal with invasive plants. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/intothegarden/support

Only the good parts about rain gardens. What exactly is a rain garden? What do rain gardens do? Should Tom Cruise have won an Oscar for Rain Man? Lysa and G.J. play the game, Rain or Garden? Send us your biggest questions, if we answer it on the air you'll receive a fabulous prize! https://my.captivate.fm/GoodPartsPodcast@gmail.com (GoodPartsPodcast@gmail.com ) Website: https://goodparts.captivate.fm/ (https://goodparts.captivate.fm/) https://goodparts.captivate.fm (Only the Good Parts website) InstaGram: @GoodPartsPod Some of the movies discussed: Rain Man Garden State Purple Rain The Secret Garden Singin' in the Rain Studio Under the Stairs Copyright 2022 Studio Under the Stairs https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=gjclayburn (This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.)

Host Charity Nebbe talks about the benefits of rain gardens with urban conservationist Jennifer Welch

Rusty Schmidt, President of the Long Island Native Plant Initiative explains the crucial importance of Native plants in our local ecosystems.  Long Island Native Plant InitiativeInvasive and native plant Symposium on April 7th!!https://linpi.org/Nelson Popehttps://nelsonpope.com/Invasive Species Management Long Islandhttps://liisma.org/Lawns to Legumeshttp://bwsr.state.mn.us/l2lNorthport Native Garden Initiative NNGIhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/northportngi/Long Island Native Plant Gardening Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/LongIslandNativePlants/New York State Flora Atlashttps://newyork.plantatlas.usf.edu/Grow Native Missourihttps://grownative.org/Burnsville Rainwater Gardenshttps://burnsvillemn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/450/Rain-Garden-Project-Summary-2006?bidId=Doug Tallamyhttps://homegrownnationalpark.org/tallamys-hub-1Heather Holmhttps://www.pollinatorsnativeplants.com/info@linpi.orgrusty@linpi.org

Every little bit helps. The City of Madison has a 1,000 Rain Garden Goal, and if everyone plants just a little rain garden, not big or expensive, you rcan really help the whole stormwater system, however, in this episode, we talk about a big effort by some awesome watershed stewards, and they're going to tell us how they did it. City of Madison Engineering Division Public Information Officer Hannah Mohelnitzky hosts Engineering Division Stormwater Engineer Phil Gaebler, Community Volunteer Sandy Stark to talk about the massive rain gardens, and how working together with local government can actually cut the cost for the community project.

In this podcast I chat with the wonderful Wendy Allen and Charlotte Hitchmough of Rain Garden Uk. In this interactive, visual podcast ( accompanied by slides), we discuss SUDS, Rain planters and rain gardens. Resources and Further Reading discussed in the podcast are below; UK Rain Garden Guide free download: www.raingardens.info RHS Sustainability Strategy: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/gardening-for-the-environment/planet-f riendly-gardening-tips Slow The Flow Calderdale: https://slowtheflow.net/you-can-slow-the-flow-at-home/Guides from other countries are useful references: especially the US, Denmark and Melbourne - rain gardens originated in the 1990s in Portland, Oregon. Search terms for inspiration: Artful Rainwater, Environmental art/Environmental artist, Stormwater.UK Industry SuDS Guidance: CIRIA - industry guidance and best practice including C753 SuDS Manual, and training for industry professionals. susdrain - www.susdrain.org An excellent blog post here about how to best navigate the minefield of information on the website: https://www.susdrain.org/community/blog/new-to-suds/ SuDS: https://robertbrayassociates.co.uk has excellent portfolio examples. GLA SuDS by Sector Overview Guidance: Schools, Social Housing, Parks, Hospital, Commercial, Retail https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/climate-change/surface-water/suds-sector-guidance

Hello Listener, In this month's episode, we are chatting all about the benefits of rain gardens (~12:45).  Every time it rains, water runs off impervious surfaces such as roofs, driveways, roads, and parking lots, collecting pollutants along the way. Maryland's average rainfall is about 44”. That is a lot of stormwater, isn't it? Think about how much water can go back into our groundwater table vs directly into a storm drain by using a rain garden.  We also answer a listener's question about how to prepare an area for planting a new garden next year by removing turfgrass (~00:45). Helpful Resource: Rain Gardens Across Maryland http://www.chesapeakeecologycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Rain-Gardens-Across-Maryland.pdf  We also have our: Native Plant of the Month (Woolgrass) at  29:50Bug of the Month (splitter bug aka frog hopper) at ~ 33:40Garden Tips of the Month at ~ 38:45We hope you enjoyed this month's episode and will tune in next month for more garden tips.   If you have any garden-related questions please email us at  UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. The Garden Thyme Podcast is a monthly podcast where we help you get down and dirty in your garden. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs. Theme Song:  By Jason IncUniversity programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Rain gardens do amazing things, like help save our waterways from junk! What are good plants for raingardens? I share those and more on how rain gardens make a difference in our environment.

Welcome back to Peas in a Podcast! This episode is all about rain gardens. If you've ever wondered about the funny-looking patch of plants on the southeast corner of the botanical center, this is the episode for you! It turns out, there's a lot more to this garden than meets the eye. And rain gardens can help tell a much bigger story about water safety and conservation. Featured in this episode is Katie Keith, botanical center coordinator and John Harms, professor of sociology at MSU. Thank you both for your contributions! For pictures of the rain garden during the late summer, check out our Instagram (@sgfbot) and Facebook (@friendsofthegarden). Audio on rain gardens is Peter Longley, courtesy of Springfield Greene-County Park Board. Peas in a Pod-cast is written, produced, recorded, and hosted by Diana Dudenhoeffer. Intro and outro Music is “Curious Nature” by Ketsa, FreeMusicArchive.org, licensed under Attribution – NonCommercial NoDerivites 4.0 International.

What is the biological function of water? What's in our water? Where does water come from? What's unique about New Jersey water? How can environmentally-conscious citizens heal the waters? In this water episode, we discuss these topics and more. Shealynn O'Toole is from Clinton, NJ. She holds a B.S. in Public Policy with a concentration in non-profit management from Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Shealynn's lifelong love of nature and spending time outdoors led her to focus on environmental policy. She is currently serving as an AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassador at Raritan Headwaters Association in Bedminster, NJ. Shealynn hopes to continue a career in the environmental field, increasing education and awareness of major ecological issues.

Rain gardens to minimize runoff.