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After an 18-month hiatus, the Brown Roots Podcast returns with a question that sits at the heart of every family, every community, and every generation: What happens when pain goes unexamined? In this first installment of our Father's Month series, we begin with the most difficult conversation of all—the fathers who became headlines for all the wrong reasons. Through an emotional clip from the host's own brother, two heartbreaking national tragedies, and the Brown Roots framework of Seed, Watering, Root Check™, Inspection Results™, and The Reaping™, we look beyond the headlines and into the unseen conditions that shape human behavior. This episode is not about excuses, blame, or condemnation. It is about inspection. What was planted? What fed it? What grew beneath the surface? And ultimately, what was reaped? As we examine stories of fathers who became the very thing they were supposed to protect their families from, we challenge ourselves to look inward and ask a harder question: What roots are growing in our own lives? Because every father will experience pain, disappointment, frustration, and struggle. The difference is often found beneath the surface. Before we can celebrate the Dedicated Dads, the Girl Dads, and the Dads who raised Dads, we must first understand the consequences of poisoned roots, phantom roots, and neglected roots. This episode marks the beginning of a new chapter for Brown Roots—a podcast dedicated to understanding what lies beneath the surface of fatherhood, leadership, family, culture, and legacy. The headlines may be the fruit, but the real story is always in the root. Join us as we begin the inspection. The fruit never lies about the root. Roots run deep. And inspection is never cheap.
Have we overcorrected and lost essential gospel truths? Cardio Miracle, Learn More! - https://cardiomiracle.com/?ref=t4Hpzrm3 Alive and Intelligent Substack - https://aliveandintelligent.substack.com Wavemakers Podcaster Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/wavemakers Greg and Kurt Francom of Leading Saints have a frank discussion about doctrine, family, and modern challenges. Why General Conference Doesn't Talk About This More The battle between restored doctrine and the world's competing stories Understanding Christ requires understanding the problem first The Hidden Cost of Losing Doctrinal Depth Are Latter-day Saints Losing Their Distinctiveness? Why Young Saints Are Losing the 'Why' Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com
Early summer has truly arrived, and with it comes one of my favourite celebrations in the gardening calendar—Tomato Fortnight. As I shared in this week's Veg Grower Podcast, the allotment and kitchen garden are bursting with activity, from staking tomatoes to sowing French beans, harvesting peas, and even spotting new life on my citrus tree. Tomato Fortnight: Why I Grow So Many Varieties Down on the allotment, the heat has been intense, but the tomatoes are thriving. I grow around eight different varieties, each chosen for a specific purpose—beefsteaks for sandwiches, salad tomatoes for everyday use, cherries for hanging baskets, and plum tomatoes for passata. As I said in the episode: “There are so many different varieties, hundreds and hundreds of varieties… that is why I grow so many different varieties of tomatoes.” Between home and the allotment, that adds up to around 30 plants—and honestly, I could still grow more. Greenhouse vs. Outdoor Tomatoes Greenhouse tomatoes crop earlier but lack the depth of flavour of outdoor-grown fruit. Outdoors, I rely on blight‑resistant varieties like Crimson Crush and Crimson Blush to help avoid devastation from late‑season blight. “Any tomatoes growing outside, unless they are blight resistant, are susceptible… it can literally rot your crop within a week.” Watering & Feeding Consistent watering is key to avoiding split fruit and blossom end rot. I mulch heavily with straw to lock in moisture and feed weekly with seaweed until flowering, then switch to tomato feed. Sweetcorn, Squash & Straw Bale Growing The allotment beds are now fully planted. Sweetcorn has gone in as a block, not rows, to ensure good wind pollination. Squash and courgettes are thriving in the straw bales, settling in nicely after the recent cold snap. Interestingly, my maincrop potatoes have overtaken the first earlies due to that cold spell: “The cold snap… just set those first earlies back a little bit.” Catching Rainwater in a Dry Year Back home, I've been racing to put out buckets and containers ahead of the forecast rain. “It has been a very dry year so far… I want to catch as much rainwater as I can.” With 16 water butts running low, every drop counts. Seed of the Month: French Beans June's seed of the month is one of my absolute favourites—French climbing beans. They're fast, productive, and perfect for filling gaps as spring crops finish. Sowing is simple: Sow direct 2 cm deep or Start in modules for quick germination (7–14 days) Beans aren't hungry plants, but they do need something to climb. I use hazel-stick frames, drilling holes with a soil auger to get the sticks firmly into the ground. “They simply curl their way up around the stick… I find it fascinating.” I also grow Borlotto for both fresh pods and dried beans—beautiful, versatile, and easy to store. Kitchen Harvests & Courgette Fritters Harvests are rolling in: lettuce, radish, spring onions, peas, strawberries, raspberries, and the first courgettes of the year. To celebrate the courgette glut, this week's recipe is Early Summer Courgette & Mint Fritters with Lemon Yoghurt—crisp, fresh, and perfect for lunch. “These fritters are crisp on the outside, soft in the middle… lifted beautifully by fresh mint.” Bee Update: A Calm, Growing Colony My weekly apiary visit brought brilliant news: “The bees have incredibly settled in… we're now up to eight frames of bees.” Even better—I finally spotted the queen. Supers will be going on soon, meaning honey isn't far away. Book of the Month: Home Brewing by Kevin Forbes May's unexpected Book of the Month was Home Brewing by Kevin Forbes. With elderflowers in full swing, I used it to make cordial and even started elderflower wine. “This book made it sound very, very easy.” For June, I'll be diving into The Victorian Kitchen Garden by Jennifer Davies.
Nicola Sturgeon's estranged husband Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, has admitted to embezzling over £400k of party funds in order to fund his “lavish lifestyle” - using the money to buy everything from luxury watches and fountain pens to a motorhome.Camilla and Tim speak to the deputy leader of Scottish Labour, Jackie Baillie MSP, who says both Sturgeon herself and the SNP leader and Scotland's first minister John Swinney have questions to answer about what they knew at the time.Elsewhere, with Restore deciding to field a candidate in the Makerfield by-election and sexist tweets posted by Reform's candidate Robert Kenton coming to light, are Nigel Farage's chances of beating Andy Burnham slipping away?Producers: Emma Williams and Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlightsWhat did Nicola Sturgeon know and not know about Murrell's spending habits?Will Restore end up splitting the vote on the right in Makerfield? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's bank holiday brought record‑breaking heat, and like many gardeners, I've spent most of my time simply trying to keep plants alive. Between fast‑drying soil, thirsty young crops, and a greenhouse that felt more like an oven, it's been a week of adapting, improvising, and learning a few new tricks to keep everything going. In the Kitchen Garden It's been a scorching bank holiday, and most of my time has gone into simply keeping plants alive. Watering has been the big job this week, especially with young plants and pots drying out so quickly. The greenhouse has been a challenge too — my auto‑pots are brilliant, but even they struggled as the tank water evaporated in the heat. I've opened the window permanently and really should fit an auto‑vent. A small win: using the Ryobi stick pump with a hosepipe has cut watering time from an hour to about 20 minutes. That's been a lifesaver. We've planted out beans, rosemary and sage, and harvested peas, rhubarb, and our first strawberries. On the Allotment Watering is harder here, with troughs several plots away, but the straw mulch continues to make a huge difference. A reminder from this week: not everything needs watering daily. Newly planted crops, yes. Established plants, no — a deep weekly soak is often enough. I've been working early mornings to beat the heat and planted out more beans using hazel supports. The soil is rock‑hard, so I used a drill and auger to get the canes in. Recipe of the Week New potatoes with garden greens and herb oil — simple, seasonal, and full of flavour. Full recipe is on the website. Bee Update My first hive inspection went well. More bees, new comb, nectar, and larvae — all signs the queen is laying, even though I didn't spot her. A good start for the colony. Chelsea Flower Show & A New Direction A brief visit to Chelsea left me inspired. The gardens were stunning, and it got me thinking: why shouldn't a vegetable garden look beautiful too? After also visiting Amberley Museum, I've settled on a more rustic kitchen garden style — hazel supports, herbs edging the beds, fan‑trained fruit trees, and reducing visible plastic where possible. It's a long‑term project, but it finally feels like the right direction. If you want the full story, including all the details and thoughts behind these changes, have a listen to this week's episode.
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse
“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat!"It's Gonna Be May!!!"You can almost picture Justin Timberlake crooning it.On this weeks episode of The Growing Season, Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into the All-Stars of one of the most beautiful months on the calendar." The mistakes of May" kick the show off in style. Matt runs down the weather and why it may not be the right time to plant annuals outdoors.What do you do if you've bought your annuals and its going to get below freezing?Watering in spring vs. summer is explored.Climate Change vs. Global Warming is discussed. How to properly "harden off" tropical plants to acclimate them to the outdoors features.Matt rants against crabapples but Jack changes his mind on things. FLAMETHROWERS and the 80's. YEAH BABY!Jack discusses ornamental trees and an unlikely specimen is mentioned. Jack has planted a bunch of these... Matt - not so much. Hawthorns are just some of the major all-stars of May. Matt highlights a way he makes sure he's planting in zone. Jack is having Japanese Maple problems. The McFarlands HANG OUT in Lilacville. Don't prune your candles. WHAT? Speaking of what - is the economy rebounding? Let's debate. Serviceberry get their moment in the sun to cap the show off. Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property? We'd love to help. CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE.
On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Jason Irwin about his memoir THESE FRAGMENTS I HAVE SHORED. Jason is the author of three books of poetry: The History of Our Vagrancies (Main Street Rag, 2020), A Blister of Stars (Low Ghost, 2016) and Watering the Dead, winner of the Transcontinental Poetry Award (Pavement Saw Press, 2008). He lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, writer, Jen Ashburn.
On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Jason Irwin about his memoir THESE FRAGMENTS I HAVE SHORED. Jason is the author of three books of poetry: The History of Our Vagrancies (Main Street Rag, 2020), A Blister of Stars (Low Ghost, 2016) and Watering the Dead, winner of the Transcontinental Poetry Award (Pavement Saw Press, 2008). He lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, writer, Jen Ashburn.
On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Jason Irwin about his memoir THESE FRAGMENTS I HAVE SHORED. Jason is the author of three books of poetry: The History of Our Vagrancies (Main Street Rag, 2020), A Blister of Stars (Low Ghost, 2016) and Watering the Dead, winner of the Transcontinental Poetry Award (Pavement Saw Press, 2008). He lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, writer, Jen Ashburn.
Old mate Simon is completely out of touch with the reality of salon prices, and today he found out the hard way! The studio erupts as Si reacts to the astronomical cost of a standard women's haircut, style, and color. The team throws open the phone lines to find out just how far Kiwi women will go for the perfect look—leading to an unbelievable call from Carla, who reveals she literally hops on a plane and flies to another city just to see her favorite hairdresser! Love the show? Rate us 5-stars on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and follow Si, Lana & The Breakfast Club on rova so you never miss the morning comedy!
"Non-Harming Lives in the Heart of My Heart" was the theme for the Open Way Family Retreat with Dharma Teacher Michael Ciborski, held on the shores of Flathead Lake from Thursday, April 30 through Sunday, May 3, 2026. Please enjoy these Dharma talks exploring seed consciousness and the practice of selective seed watering.
(0:00) The final hour opens with the guys continuing their thoughts on the NFL scheduling. Plus, the callers give their thoughts on the topic. (13:33) Continuing thoughts on the NFL schedule and if the product is being watered down based on the amount of days the league plays on now. (26:06) Final thoughts from the callers. Plus, the Final Word!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Spike Eskin and Ike Reese debate whether the NFL's expanding schedule across various streaming platforms and days of the week is a benefit for fans or a sign of corporate greed. They explore how mid-week games might impact the league's prestige before shifting to National Decency Day compliments. 01:00 - Intro and Schedule Release 02:50 - NFL Schedule Greed Debate 12:07 - National Decency Day Compliments 16:31 - NFL Popularity and Parity 23:00 - Evaluating Elite NFL Quarterbacks
Information given on the Around the House Show should not be considered construction or design advice for your specific project, nor is it intended to replace consulting at your home or jobsite by a building professional. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed on the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Around the House Show.Spring is here, and with it comes the grand revival of our lawns! This week, we're diving deep into the nitty-gritty of lawn care just in time for Memorial Day. Now, let's be real—no one wants a lawn that looks like it's auditioning for a horror flick, so we're here to ensure yours is the envy of the neighborhood. I'm talking about some essential maintenance tips that'll have your grass looking lush and green. First off, let's chat about lawnmower love. A sharp blade is your best friend—think of it as giving your grass a fresh haircut rather than a buzz cut! I've got a little secret: I keep two sets of blades handy so I can keep things sharp without skipping a beat. Plus, who wants to mess around with a dull mower? No one, that's who! And while we're at it, let's not forget about fertilizing. It's like feeding your lawn a power snack, but make sure you're not overdoing it. We discuss the importance of checking soil nutrients, and I might just drop some recommendations on how to get that done without turning your yard into a science experiment. So grab your garden gloves, tune in, and let's get your lawn looking like a million bucks—without breaking the bank!Takeaways:Spring is the perfect time to check your lawnmower's blade sharpness, ensuring a clean cut for a lush lawn.Don't just mow your lawn; make sure to never cut more than a third of the grass height to keep it healthy and thriving!Consider using a lawn care service that sends you specific nutrients based on your soil's needs, avoiding the dreaded over-fertilizing disaster.Watering is crucial, especially in regions where summer droughts are common, so avoid letting your lawn turn into a crispy critter!If you're planting seeds, now's the time! Waiting until the heat of summer can lead to a lawn care nightmare later on.Maintaining your lawn equipment with quality gas and regular maintenance will save you hassle and ensure your gear runs smoothly all season long.Links referenced in this episode:aroundthehouseonline.comaroundthehousehqaroundthehouseericgCompanies mentioned in this episode:Pacific Crest Custom CabinetsAround the House HQThanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listenIf you want to join the Around the House Insider for access to the back catalog, Exclusive Content and a direct email to Eric G and access to the show early https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/support We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/Mentioned in this episode:Subscribe to the podcast Make sure and Subscribe on your favorite podcast player or the link below! Podcast Subscribe 2026
This week on Texas Matters: How the Trump administration is watering down FEMA. The prison system's compassionate release program is called a "failure." The threat to mail access to the abortion pill. And Texas is preparing to go all in on ocean desal.
Sab and Jo discuss trimming, fruit and all kinds of garden goodness.02:05 ABC listener Peter has over two hundred oranges on his tree, Sab says he can thin the trees and trim any "thorny growth".03:08 Passionfruit success in the garden.12:50 ABC listener Deb has yellowing leaves and red tinge on the leaves of her mottlecah - can Sab save it? Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App or wherever you like to listen.Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 22 1025 or text 0437 22 1025.
Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222 Saturdays from 9 am to 10 am MT. https://FixItRadio.com What if the biggest home maintenance mistakes you're making right now, are the ones you don't even realize? This episode of Fix It Radio dives headfirst into a challenge many homeowners are facing, dry conditions, water restrictions, and the tough decisions that come with them. Are you focusing on the wrong parts of your yard, could saving your grass actually cost you your trees? John Rush and Larry Unger unpack the real priorities when water is limited, revealing why shrubs and trees may matter far more than your lawn, and how overlooking them could lead to expensive losses. But the conversation doesn't stop there, what if technology could help you make smarter decisions faster? From identifying plants to redesigning your yard, AI tools are introduced as a powerful, practical resource homeowners can use right now. Then come the real-world problems, rotting windows, failing concrete joints, and costly repair dilemmas. Should you replace, or repair, are you sealing cracks correctly, or unknowingly making them worse? This episode delivers practical, actionable insights that could save you thousands. From water conservation strategies, to smarter material choices, and timing your repairs just right, this hour is packed with tips that could protect your home, and your wallet. The real question is, are you tackling the right problems before they become expensive ones?
Good watering techniques will help trees thrive this spring after the very dry conditions this winter. Nebraska Extension Urban Agriculture Instructor Dana Freeman discusses techniques for watering younger and older trees.
Send us Fan MailWater Supply Administrator, Amy Willhite shares information about why Arvada declared a Stage 1 drought and implemented water restrictions this year. She explains how snowpack drives Front Range water supply, what the rules entail, and how the city plans to reach a community-wide goal of reducing water use by 20%, including at City-managed parks, athletic fields, and golf courses. Find the latest information, the restrictions, and FAQs at arvadaco.gov/drought. In the episode:Water restrictions including the two-day-per-week lawn irrigation schedule and the 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. outdoor watering ban How violations are handled and how a drought surcharge may workHow parks, golf, and athletic fields reduce water use while prioritizing playability, safety, and tree healthWhy the splash pad can run while the Olde Town fountain will be limited due to water recycling differences Why nearby communities have different rules based on storage and water rights portfoliosAnd more!News and events: The City's Volunteer Appreciation Event is Saturday, May 16Mayor Pro Tem Randy Moorman presented the 2026 State of the City on Friday, April 10Neighborhood grant applications are open now through May 8The annual pavement program is underway across the city completing repaving, concrete work, and treatments to maintain road qualityVisit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.
Learn how watering and feeding fruit trees work together with arborist, author, and educator Casey Clapp on this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show.Casey is the co-host of Completely Arbortrary and an arborist based in Portland, Oregon.Learn more:https://caseyclapp.comhttps://arbortrarypod.comhttps://www.gofundme.com/manage/yearoftheconeThe host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com. Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/booksHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCAST
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We're at the end of April and everything suddenly feels early this year. Warm days, fast growth, and that sense that the season has properly kicked into gear. I've taken a few risks in the kitchen garden, made good progress down on the allotment, and had a beekeeping experience that's left me more excited than ever about keeping my own hive. Here's what's been happening. From the Kitchen Garden; Planting Early I've done something I don't normally do at this time of year: I planted out all my tender plants. Tomatoes, aubergines, chillies, peppers, courgettes — they're all in the ground. It's a gamble, but with fleece ready and plenty of backup plants, I'm willing to take the chance. The kitchen garden looks full now, even though a few brassicas are still flowering before they come out. A big job finally ticked off was moving the Belfast sinks that hold our herbs. With my brother's help, they're now in front of the potting shed and look much better there. Seed sowing is calming down, although I did lose a batch of sweetcorn after leaving them too long in the heated propagator. A reminder that airflow matters. I've also sown Crown Prince pumpkins — one of my favourites — and I'm hoping to save seed from them later in the year. Watering has suddenly become a daily job. Mulching with compost is helping, but if this dry spell continues, we'll be relying heavily on the water butts. Down the Allotment; Protecting Brassicas It's been warm enough that I regretted not taking water with me, so a reminder to take fluids, sunscreen and a hat. I've made myself ill before by ignoring that. The last of the potatoes went in this week — King Edwards — finishing off six weeks of staggered planting. Compost is always tight, but we had just enough to mulch the bed. The brassicas are all planted out too: sprouts, cabbages, cauliflowers, kale. A bit of lime, firm soil, and a good watering. The pigeons have already shown interest, but instead of netting, I've put up children's windmill toys. They move in the breeze, scare off pigeons, and still let the smaller birds in to deal with slugs and snails. A quick mow made the whole plot look better, and the asparagus bed is now producing well. I picked a good handful this week, and more spears are appearing every day. Recipe of the Week With early peas and fresh mint ready, I made a simple pea and mint soup. Butter, onion, garlic, peas, stock, fresh mint — blended until smooth and served with crusty bread. It tastes like spring in a bowl and is a great way to use those first early peas. From the Podding Shed; My First Real Beekeeping Experience For my birthday, my wife booked me onto a beekeeping experience day, and it was fascinating. The beekeeper I visited manages 140 hives across Sussex, and as we arrived, a swarm was already moving between trees. Standing in the middle of thousands of bees was incredible — they weren't aggressive, just busy. We suited up and went through several hives, checking for eggs, honey stores, pollen and queen cells. I learned a huge amount, including how to spot signs of swarming. One hive was a bit angry, and after we took our suits off, I did get stung twice, but it hasn't put me off at all. What it has done is confirm that keeping bees at home isn't suitable — too close to neighbours. The allotment is the better option, but the council requires experience before granting permission, which is tricky when you can't get experience without keeping bees. I'm working with them to find a way forward. I'm more excited than ever to start keeping bees properly.
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse
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Golf fans had a nasty shock yesterday when they discovered that match day tickets for the Ryder Cup in Adare Manor will cost €499 per day! We get reaction to this with Ronan MacNamara, Writer at Irish Golf Magazine.
Get Goat Wise | Homestead Livestock, Raising Goats, Chickens, Off-grid living
Today we're getting into the physical setup for watering goats, what you put water in, how deep, how many, and the specific problems that can kill kids and trap horned goats. I covered the big picture in Episode 9, water as the most important nutrient, monitoring intake, why goats are picky about water quality, and how we haul water for rotational grazing. This episode goes deeper into the actual hardware, the configurations we use, and some mistakes that were expensive enough to remember. Episode Mentions: 09 | The Most Important Nutrient for All Livestock is WATER, Time-Saving Tips for Meeting Animal Requirements, and How We Do It Off-Grid Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab your free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.goatwise.com/kidding-chart Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com Instagram: @drycreekpastures This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.
Watering eye or drooping eyelid? one-sided nasal congestion? Ringing in your ear? Ear pain? Sinus Pain? Dizziness? These are some of the crazy symptoms from myofascial trigger points in the SCM. Here are the reasons this happens. Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com Instagram: @richhazel
This week, Nathan tackles a few gardening topics including grouping your vegetable plants by family, effectively watering in drought times, and just a touch of turf grass thoughts.
The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
Today's episode is very product heavy, so here's the links to everything I talk about:main hose to garden (in hindsight, I'd get a larger diameter)leader hosesfinally a GOOD hose splitterRain Point smart hose timerRain Point moisture sensorssprinkler headsDew SkinFollow me on Instagram!
Through a combination of engineering know-how, imagination and dedication to problem-solving, St. Louisan Kay Wells invented the Posie Pot: a 3-D printed, biodegradable and recyclable self-watering plant pot that's in stores across the region and online for customers across the country. Wells talks about going from idea to prototype to product, support she's received through major grants and fellowships, and her commitment to keeping Posie Pots' production rooted here in St. Louis.
Mark Coggins scaled Kaplan from £1M to £80M EBITDA and 25,000 students across Asia. Now he's calling out the UK education system for what it is - broken.From student debt heading toward £1 trillion, to youth unemployment worse than Italy, to AI killing entry-level jobs before graduates even get started.One of the most honest conversations about young people's futures we've had on this show.
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What happens when a lifelong hockey player with a degree in industrial design walks into a pizza parlor? You get one of the most innovative golf bags to ever sit on a power cart. In this episode, host Colin Weston sits down with Greg Collins, founder of GRIT Inc., whose entrepreneurial journey took him from designing running shoes at Cooper Canada to creating the revolutionary GRIT 2.0 Tower golf bag. Greg shares how a chance meeting at a Bolton Ontario pizza joint led to a 15-year hockey bag empire, how COVID-19 forced a pivot into golf, and why he believes the best designs come from looking outside your industry. If you're tired of your clubs twisting sideways on the cart by hole #2, this conversation is for you! Key takeaways in this episode with Greg that you will discover: Form flows from the power cart, not tradition Most golf bags are round because "that's how it's always been." Greg flipped the script by analyzing the rectangular box of a power cart, creating a square bag that doesn't rotate. Key takeaway: Sometimes the best innovation is simply solving the obvious problem everyone else ignores. Watering down your design is the enemy of innovation Greg spent 20 years as a freelance designer watching his concepts get diluted by sales teams. Starting GRIT allowed him to be "design-driven" rather than "sales-driven." Key takeaway: If you want to truly change a category, you need control over the creative process—even if it means manufacturing it yourself. Look sideways, not just forward The secret to the GRIT Tower bag isn't found in another golf catalog; it's found in hockey bags, military backpacks, camping gear, and automotive paint jobs (racing stripes!). Key takeaway: True differentiation happens when you steal (respectfully) from industries completely unrelated to your own. Three Quotable Moments from Greg: On the power of capital to fuel a startup: "What it did was it gave me capital to dream. If you give an entrepreneur working capital and support, it's amazing what he can do." The advantage of being a golf industry outsider: "Golf bags all look very similar. You look at them go, 'Oh my God, they're all the same.' We had an advantage over every other golf company because our hands weren't tied. We could be creative. We had nothing to lose." On trusting your own taste as a compass: "I think that if I like it and if it turns me on, other people are going to want to buy it. They're going to recognize the same feelings that I have. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, but I'm just really excited about golf. The golf world is a new canvas for us and we want to really rock the golf course." and one from Colin's Architecture school professor regarding innovation and design inspiration... "The good ones borrow, but the great ones steal."
In this encouraging closing message from Fire in Our Bones, Ron Brown reminds pastors, leaders, and servants of God that the call of ministry is not to manufacture results, but to remain faithful in the work God has assigned. Drawing from Acts 10 and Ephesians 2, he points to Jesus as the model of Spirit-anointed ministry, one who “went about doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.” From there, Ron calls the church back to a steady, surrendered faithfulness: plant the seed of God's Word, water it with prayer, obedience, and love, and trust the Lord Himself to bring the increase. With warmth, gratitude, and pastoral wisdom, Ron urges leaders not to measure their lives or ministries by artificial standards, outward appearances, or pressure to produce visible success. Instead, he calls them to serve with thanksgiving, blessing, and endurance, remembering that God is always at work in hidden places. One of the clearest burdens of the message is this simple but powerful charge: “You just keep on planting. You just keep on watering. You just keep on praying.” At the heart of the sermon is a call to live from gratitude, trust God with the harvest, and remember that every good work prepared by God carries eternal significance, even when the fruit is not yet visible.
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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss Mike Florio's report on Baskin & Phelps regarding a potential 18-game NFL season by 2027. They argue that expanding the schedule risks player health and waters down the 'live or die' intensity that makes the league special.
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The Simple Sophisticate - Intelligent Living Paired with Signature Style
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Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions.
Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions.
How much should you water new sod, needing help with germination, and growing peppers, in this podcast from March 14, 2026 with Sherri Harrah on SportsRadio 610. The post GP-26-0314-H2-Sherri Harrah helps with Peppers, Germinating, and watering new sod appeared first on HomeShow Garden Pros Radio.
Watering the scented hedgerows of news to see if any green shoots appear. And they do, in the form of … … the most effective protest song ever written … the commendable box-ticking life of Country Joe McDonald … the Timothée Chalamet ding-dong: is it still safe to voice an opinion? … Harry Styles' 67 dates in just 7 locations: how ‘Destination gigs' throttle the competition … was Wings a worse name than the Beatles? And McCartney as a shepherd: discuss … what makes a song work as a football chant? ... the most unusual things we've heard sung by crowds …. Stormfront, Gothic Serpent, Midnight Hammer, Rolling Thunder … album title or US military campaign? … why we love improv theatre … when Champion Jack Dupree lived in Halifax and Kid Creole in Rotherham … plus barrelhouse blues piano, ‘inflicting' music on people and birthday guest Avi Chaudhuri & rock music as community singing.Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop for a canter through today's racing news. Among guests today are trainer Joseph O'Brien, who talks through his Festival team, Cheltenham clerk Jon Pullin on watering plans and going updates, Mick and David Easterby on their new Old Gold horse and recently released documentary, second season trainer Max Comley on an exciting runner next week, JA McGrath in Hong Kong, and Women in Racing Chair Cheryl Caves on the midlife and menopause study undertaken for the organisation. Plus, Nick and Lydia continue to assess the fallout from the Lord Allen exit.
Read OnlineIn those days when there again was a great crowd without anything to eat, Jesus summoned the disciples and said, “My heart is moved with pity for the crowd, because they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat. If I send them away hungry to their homes, they will collapse on the way, and some of them have come a great distance.” Mark 8:1–3Early in Jesus' public ministry, He made a brief trip across the Sea of Galilee to the territory of the Gerasenes—a largely Gentile and pagan town on the outskirts of the Decapolis. This journey was significant, as it demonstrated Jesus' intention to extend His mission beyond the boundaries of Jewish territory, foreshadowing the universal scope of salvation that would later be fully realized through the Church's apostolic mission.When Jesus arrived on shore in the territory of the Gerasenes, He freed a man possessed by “Legion,” meaning many demons, and sent the demons into a herd of two thousand swine, who drowned themselves in the sea. Although this was the only recorded act Jesus performed during that initial visit, it caused quite a commotion. When the swineherds saw this, they ran and reported the incident to the nearby town, and people came to see it for themselves. Stunned by what had happened, they asked Jesus to leave, and He did. However, “the man went off and began to proclaim in the Decapolis what Jesus had done for him; and all were amazed” (Mark 5:20).That brief trip into the Gentile and pagan territory of the Decapolis planted a seed. The loss of two thousand swine undoubtedly affected the people, but it also planted the seed more deeply. Which was more important: one man possessed by a legion of demons or two thousand swine? Jesus' actions reveal the answer. As word spread of His miraculous deliverance and authority over demons, many Gentiles became curious.That brief miracle set the stage for today's Gospel when Jesus returned to the Decapolis to nurture the seed He had planted. Upon His return, He cured a deaf and mute man, symbolizing the importance of hearing and proclaiming the Gospel. Afterwards, Jesus drew a great crowd, who remained with Him for three days despite having no food.After three days, Jesus revealed His compassionate heart to the Twelve: “My heart is moved with pity for the crowd, because they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat.” Jesus then tested the Twelve, observing, “If I send them away hungry to their homes, they will collapse on the way, and some of them have come a great distance.” This situation should have been familiar to the Twelve. Earlier in His ministry, while in Jewish territory, Jesus had fed five thousand men with only five loaves and two fish. But now they were in Gentile territory, and instead of understanding that Jesus' same providence extended to these pagans, the disciples said to Him, “Where can anyone get enough bread to satisfy them here in this deserted place?” Once again, Jesus performed a miracle and fed four thousand.Reflect today on the universality of Jesus' mission. His compassionate care transcended cultural and religious boundaries, offering physical and spiritual nourishment to all who sought Him. Jesus' same mission continues today through us, the members of His Body, the Church. We must never become self-enclosed in our own communities of faith and family. Instead, we are called to go out into the world, to the “pagan” regions where people hunger for God's Word. Sometimes our mission is to plant a seed; at other times, it is to nurture the seed by helping it grow through the grace of God, so that everyone may come to know and love Him. Ultimately, the feeding of the five thousand Jews and four thousand Gentiles points to the universal call for all to share in the Eucharistic banquet. Learn the lesson Jesus taught the Twelve, and imitate our Lord's merciful heart, filled with compassion for those who need Him the most. My generous Lord, You desire all people to come to know You and to be saved. Free me from any hesitancy or fear in sharing Your saving Truth with those who need it most. Grant me the wisdom to discern when to plant the seed, when to nurture it, and when to harvest. Use me as Your instrument to draw others into the fullness of life, where they may share in Your Eucharistic banquet of grace. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: New Skete: multiplication of loaves & fishes by Jim Forest, license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.