Podcasts about wildflowers

The fourth heatwave of the year in the UK is still making the daily farming jobs a struggle for many. But this year the dry weather and heat have also created the conditions for significant wildfires across the country. In Scotland a wildfire started 2 weeks ago in the Cairngorms National Park. It's thought to have damaged around 25 square kilometres of natural forest and hillsides, although the exact extent isn't yet known. The surface fire has diminished but it's still burning deep in the peat soil, and nearly a hundred firefighters are still deployed in the area. The Chief Executive of the Cairngorms National Park Authority Grant Moir tells us that the fire took hold in an area known for its important wildlife habitats, much loved by visitors and the local community.The end of harvest can also be the start of a very worrying time for farmers, when illegal hare coursers drive over stubble fields, set off dogs to chase hares, and often bet on the outcome. South Wales Police have warned of an increase in illegal hare coursing in the Vale of Glamorgan, with local farmers being threatened and intimidated when they try to intervene.This week is BBC Farmwatch week and today we're heading to a farm in Nottinghamshire which grows wildflowers to harvest their seeds.Presenter: Anna Hill Producer: Sarah Swadling

This flower takes needy to a whole new level! It was almost extinct. That was, until 2015, when a woman called Julie took it upon herself to make sure we didn't lose the species altogether, and as it happened (baby) Ann Jones went along with a microphone. Now, it's 10 years on, and Ann is older, greyer and more closely resembles a bearded orchid. But, given she hasn't been made redundant yet, we can revisit the forest to ask – was all that effort worth it? Did the orchids survive? Featuring:Julie Radford, Threatened species ecologist in Central VictoriaProduction:Ann Jones, Presenter / ProducerSarah Prosser, ProducerMastering Engineer: Tegan NichollsThis episode of What the Duck was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung people. Find more episodes of the ABC podcast, What the Duck?! with the always curious Dr Ann Jones exploring the mysteries of nature on ABC Listen (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll learn more about the weird and unusual aspects of our natural world in a quirky, fun way with easy to understand science.

Join Scott Kummer, Josh Hohbein, Andrew Robot-Dinosaur, Paul Schlagel and Kevin Peters to discuss: Tom Petty - Wildflowers and The Gateful Dead - American Beauty. Check out our new website at www.igtov.com Fill out the Poll for this show.  Remember....its never too late: https://igtov.com/poll/cae97a2e-c0b4-49c2-887d-64a54dae0803/vote All the other shows and forms can also be filled out on our website:  https://igtov.com/polls Or just view the chart: https://igtov.com/chart Get on the mailing list my emailing: igtovpod@gmail.com JoIn the "I've Got That On Vinyl" Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/684186180585840 On Twitter: @IGTOVPodcast

Touted as one of the most beautiful places in the world, there really is something special about Banff. Combining the striking stature of the Rockies with the snug, quaint charms of small-town Canada, it's the sheer splendour of accessible and abundant wilderness that casts you under its spell. Just as visitors to Sedona routinely talk about “the healing energy” that seeps from its stones, Banff also brags about its revitalising powers. It's widely considered as a sacred place, ever since indigenous people were drawn to the region thousands of years ago, taking to the healing waters of the natural hot springs and gathering various plants for medicinal purposes. It was First Nations guides who introduced Europeans to the area in the 1800s, and by the 1880s the natural hot springs on Sulphur Mountain were a wildly popular Victorian tourist attraction. It was the railway that opened Banff's treasures to the world. Mercifully, the Canadian government had the vision and wisdom to safeguard nature's riches by creating Canada's first national park in 1885, Banff National Park. They run a very tight ship in this town. To live in Banff, you must be an eligible resident. This generally means your primary daily employment must be located within the Banff National Park boundaries. The permanent population is only 9000. There are no vacation homes. Buying property for holiday use or weekend getaways is strictly prohibited. Even if you own property, you must actively work in the park or rent it to someone who does. Similarly, residential property cannot be used for short-term rentals (like Airbnb) unless the property is owner-occupied and licensed specifically as a Bed and Breakfast. Perhaps some over-crowded but underpopulated New Zealand tourist towns should consider this model, like Tekapo. The main artery of Banff Ave is a swanky tourist mecca, lined with lodge-like hotels, many built in Rocky Mountain style, with the accent on lodgepole pines, limestone, and steeply pitched roofs. I love how all the side streets are named after local animals. I even saw roaming elk prancing down Elk Street. The best time to visit Banff depends on whether you snow-dappled vistas, wildflowers or larch season. I suggest the spring months are best, with show-mopped peaks and thinner crowds. Wildflower season runs from July to August, but it's chocka with visitors taking advantage of the warm weather for high-alpine hiking. “Larch madness” is a short, specific window from mid-September to early October, when the larch tree needles turn a brilliant gold. The beautiful natural display draws dense crowds to popular trails like Larch Valley. After alighting from two ravishing days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver, it fast became apparent that my short time in this mountain oasis would not be enough to do full justice to its surrounding wonders. But here's a round-up on some tried-and-true must dos. For the view of views, do not leave town before you have taken a ride to the rooftop of Sulphur Mountain, on the Banff Gondola. The eight-minute ride to the summit of 7,486-foot mountain delivers a horizon-wide alpine panorama. Six distinct mountain ranges unfurl their grandeur before you, along with the Bow River Valley and the town of Banff itself. Beyond the top station, the boardwalk trail climbs even higher, leading you to Sanson Peak. Alongside savouring the snow-flecked scenery in the heart of the Rockies, I was also intrigued by the remnants of the Cosmic Ray Station, perched on top of Sulphur Mountain. This throwback to the 1950s became Canada's most important cosmic ray observatory, contributing to our understanding of how the sun effects the earth's environment. Needless to say, even in summer the mountaintop temps can be chilly. If you need a warm-up, just below the gondola base station, Banff Upper Hot Springs will put some pep in your step. Discovered by Canada's First Nations people, they've been regarded as sacred waters for centuries, rich in minerals like sulfate, calcium, bicarbonate, magnesium and sodium. Give yourself a therapeutic soak in the toasty waters, that average 39C, gazing at the sprawling heft of Mount Rundle. Savour some solitude on an easy, in-town hike, just off the downtown thoroughfare of Banff Ave. The Bow River Trail follows the north shore, while the Bow Falls Trail hugs the south side. The south shore is particularly scenic if you head east to the Bow Falls Viewpoint. It's also a dreamy spot for a photo of the waterfall and the “Castle in the Rockies”, the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel. Waterfall hikes top the list of things to do in Banff any time of year. Johnston Canyon is a cracker, close to town and easy. The walkway is attached directly to the canyon walls. It takes you right to the thunderously noisy Lower Falls and then up to the taller Upper Falls. In winter, the canyon completely transforms as the waterfalls freeze into massive blue ice pillars. You'll need ice cleats to strike out on the ice walk. Good eats? In the heart of Banff town, in Bear St, Bison is the go-to for "Rocky Mountain comfort food," with an emphasis on slow cooking. As the name suggests, it's a great place to try bison dishes—bison tartar and slow-cooked braised bison short rib are signature dishes—but there's also Wild British Columbia halibut, wood-fired duck, and Alberta beef striploin. Sunday brunch buffet is a celebrated pastime at the Fairmont Banff Springs, the iconic “Castle in the Rockies.” The setting is postcard perfect - exactly why the Banff Springs Hotel was built by the Canadian Pacific Railway company in 1888 to woo the world to the rugged Rockies. Make a brunch booking at The Vermillion Room to nosh on signature dishes like smoked Wild Pacific salmon and slow-roasted Alberta beef. Be sure to add a side of maple brownies.Banff has a soft-spot for fondue, a hangover from the hordes of Swiss guides who were recruited over a century ago to spirit visitors through the Rockies. If you're up for fondue with a difference, head to the Grizzly House. Nearly 60 years old, it's a dining experience that's hands-on, unconventional, and uniquely Banff. Hot rock meat is served raw and cooked at your table. Alongside prime cuts of Alberta beef and fresh seafood, you'll find wild game and exotic meats including ostrich, elk, bison, frogs legs, alligator and rattlesnake. Like the classic Swiss cheese and chocolate fondues, they're all designed for sharing. Across the Banff area, a sequence of jewel-like lakes are the stars of the show, tinted a dazzling turquoise hue due to the presence of glacial flour (ground up rock particles). The dazzling Moraine Lake, Abraham Lake, Lake Minnewanka and Lake Louise are the best in show. Hike the Lake Agnes Tea House trail through gorgeous old-growth forest which does indeed bring you to a quaint old tea house on top of a mountain, just north of Lake Louise. Built as a refuge for hikers, it started serving tea in 1905, and still does today. Their hearty homemade soups, will hit the spot, too! Just off the Trans-Canada Highway close to the town of Banff, soak up the tranquil Vermilion Lakes, a network of marshlands and lakes. The lakes have wonderful views of jagged Mount Rundle, the town's signature peak. It's an awesome spot for picnicking, paddling, relaxing, and reflection photography. Grab a rental bike from town and pedal your way around this soothing slice of solitude. I didn't have time to explore the Icefields Parkway on this trip, but I will be back to do it. Many fellow travellers in Banff were raving about this 230km-long drive, connecting Banff National Park with Jasper National Park. Powerfully rugged mountain scenery, glaciers galore, and a gob full of wildlife including moose, wolves, bighorn sheep and grizzly bears: the Icefields Parkway comes highly recommended. A hotel guest remarked to me that it felt like the road had been carved inside the earth, with massive mountains clinging to the Continental Divide. If you're up for some cultural dabbling, check out the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. Founded by the late Peter and Catharine Whyte, two Banff artists, the museum exhibits artworks and artifacts relating to the cultural heritage of the Rockies. Many of the earliest photos of Banff National Park can be found here, and the gallery of prized landscape paintings are sublime. Where to stay? One of the newest offerings in Banff is the Otter Hotel, delivering a winning blend of comfort and nature. This four-star mountain luxury hideaway is in the uptown district, on Banff Avenue. It's conveniently close to the bustle of downtown – just a ten minute walk away, but you're also blissfully removed from the tourist throb, tucked away in a calming forest setting. That's what Otter Hotel really excels in providing, a calmer escape, wrapped in nature's splendour. It's nailed the sweet spot, basking in the charm of Banff at a relaxed pace. You'll definitely want to dine on-site at one of Banff's newest upscale culinary destinations, Good Folk. Refined Canadian flavours and an intimate ambiance are to the fore, with exquisitely prepared dishes like bison burgers, Alberta wild boar chop, King Cole duck breast and Icelandic Arctic char. Their creative cocktails are a masterclass in wizardly mixology. The hotel's thoughtfully designed rooms feature contemporary comforts, elevated finishes, and inviting spaces to relax after an intrepid day out exploring. Surrounded by towering lodgepole pines and framed by sweeping Rocky Mountain views, nothing beats unwinding in the rooftop hot pools or lounging around the outdoor fire pits, drinking in the dreamy views of Cascade Mountain right in front of you. It's an elevated oasis of hospitality. All hotel guests also receive a complimentary ROAM transit pass, which is like a hop-on, hop-off bus, zipping you around all of Banff's top sites, with a high frequency schedule. otterhotel.com After soaking up the best of Banff, Calgary Airport is just a 90 minute ride away and Banff Airporter is the trusted ground transportation provider, with a comprehensive shuttle schedule. Highly-rated for their convenience, comfort and reliability, Banff Airporter operates a year-round, stress-free shuttle service to and from Calgary Airport and the mountains. For over 28 years, this locally owned and operated company has provided a dependable link, between the heart of the Rockies and the airport. Just sit back, relax and gorge on the scenery, as you pass by the serrated peaks spanning south of Banff, like the gorgeous Three Sisters, before the mountains give way to the rolling prairies surrounding Calgary. banffairporter.com Mike Yardley is Newstalk ZB's resident traveller and can be heard each week on Saturday Mornings with Jack Tame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the final stop on our five-part audio guide to Asheville, North Carolina, and we're heading for the trees. In this episode of Unpacked by Afar, host Aislyn Greene laces up for Asheville hiking, and discovers why the oldest mountains on Earth are also some of the most beloved. On a tour with Hike Bike Kayak Asheville that takes Aislyn and guide David into the Pisgah National Forest, Aislyn learns that Asheville hiking means far more than a simple walk in the woods. These are among the oldest mountains in the world, cloaked in one of the most biodiverse forests in North America, home to thousands of plant species and waterfalls around nearly every bend. David leads her to quiet swimming holes and points out plants that grow nowhere else on Earth. She stands beneath Looking Glass Falls and hears how a single valley packs in world-class rock climbing, fly fishing on the Davidson River, and a 60-foot natural water slide called Sliding Rock. Zoom out, and the scale is staggering. The Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway are among the most visited places in the entire national park system, and Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi, rises just up the road. It helps explain why so many people who come here for Asheville hiking end up never wanting to leave, and why the outdoors are one of America's great travel destinations. It's a landscape you can dip into for a single afternoon or disappear into for a week. It all adds up to a rich piece of cultural travel and a fitting finale to our guide: a reminder that in Asheville, the wild is never far away. Whether you want a gentle waterfall stroll or a hard climb to a summit view, the trailheads are closer than you think, and the payoff is some of the most beautiful country in the eastern United States. Consider it your guide to where to go and what to know. Unpacked by Afar is a travel podcast that unpacks one destination at a time. That's the end of our Asheville audio guide, so catch up on the whole series in the feed. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Older Than the Atlantic 00:02:30 Meeting My Guide 00:06:30 The Blue Ridge Parkway 00:11:00 Looking Glass Falls 00:13:15 Wildflowers and Orchids 00:16:15 Behind Moore Cove GUESTS | David Teafatiller of Hike Bike Kayak Asheville, our hiking guide PLACES WE VISITED Pisgah National Forest Looking Glass Falls Sliding Rock Davidson River Blue Ridge Parkway Great Smoky Mountains National Park Mount Mitchell State Park MORE FROM AFAR Asheville Travel Guide 10 Travel Itineraries for Exploring Asheville Your Way (includes an outdoor itinerary) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to today's episode as Ruth wraps up the Look To Jesus Summer series with reminding us that God's strength is on display when we are weak. Scripture Referenced:Proverbs 18:10Psalm 68:34-35Psalm 27:1-3Psalm 73:25-262 Corinthians 12:9-10Resources Mentioned:The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou SimonsHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

In 1905, when Broadway was already the most famous thoroughfare in New York City, a recreational photographer from Newark, New Jersey named Charles Gilbert Hine set out to document the street's entire length. Taking pictures from downtown Bowling Green and its skyscrapers to uptown Inwood with its fields and wildflowers, Hine depicted a Broadway animated by the presence of the past and the relentless pressures of change. Through his lens appear shanties, brownstones and country houses; horse-drawn wagons and trolley cars; downtown sex workers and uptown famers. Hines' photographs lingered in the collection of the New York Historical until they were discovered by Nick Yablon, a professor of history and American Studies at the University of Iowa. Now they appear in Nick's new book, From the Skyscraper to the Wildflower: C.G. Hine's 1905 Photographic Survey of Broadway (Columbia University Press, 2026). Combining Hines' photographs with his own analysis, along with maps and other images, Nick has produced an illuminating book that depicts Broadway, its peoples, its buildings, and the many neighborhoods that Broadway traverses, at a distinct moment in time. A digital companion to From the Skyscraper to the Wildflower, with a selection of Hine's photographs, an interactive map of Broadway, and more, can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In 1905, when Broadway was already the most famous thoroughfare in New York City, a recreational photographer from Newark, New Jersey named Charles Gilbert Hine set out to document the street's entire length. Taking pictures from downtown Bowling Green and its skyscrapers to uptown Inwood with its fields and wildflowers, Hine depicted a Broadway animated by the presence of the past and the relentless pressures of change. Through his lens appear shanties, brownstones and country houses; horse-drawn wagons and trolley cars; downtown sex workers and uptown famers. Hines' photographs lingered in the collection of the New York Historical until they were discovered by Nick Yablon, a professor of history and American Studies at the University of Iowa. Now they appear in Nick's new book, From the Skyscraper to the Wildflower: C.G. Hine's 1905 Photographic Survey of Broadway (Columbia University Press, 2026). Combining Hines' photographs with his own analysis, along with maps and other images, Nick has produced an illuminating book that depicts Broadway, its peoples, its buildings, and the many neighborhoods that Broadway traverses, at a distinct moment in time. A digital companion to From the Skyscraper to the Wildflower, with a selection of Hine's photographs, an interactive map of Broadway, and more, can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In 1905, when Broadway was already the most famous thoroughfare in New York City, a recreational photographer from Newark, New Jersey named Charles Gilbert Hine set out to document the street's entire length. Taking pictures from downtown Bowling Green and its skyscrapers to uptown Inwood with its fields and wildflowers, Hine depicted a Broadway animated by the presence of the past and the relentless pressures of change. Through his lens appear shanties, brownstones and country houses; horse-drawn wagons and trolley cars; downtown sex workers and uptown famers. Hines' photographs lingered in the collection of the New York Historical until they were discovered by Nick Yablon, a professor of history and American Studies at the University of Iowa. Now they appear in Nick's new book, From the Skyscraper to the Wildflower: C.G. Hine's 1905 Photographic Survey of Broadway (Columbia University Press, 2026). Combining Hines' photographs with his own analysis, along with maps and other images, Nick has produced an illuminating book that depicts Broadway, its peoples, its buildings, and the many neighborhoods that Broadway traverses, at a distinct moment in time. A digital companion to From the Skyscraper to the Wildflower, with a selection of Hine's photographs, an interactive map of Broadway, and more, can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/photography

In 1905, when Broadway was already the most famous thoroughfare in New York City, a recreational photographer from Newark, New Jersey named Charles Gilbert Hine set out to document the street's entire length. Taking pictures from downtown Bowling Green and its skyscrapers to uptown Inwood with its fields and wildflowers, Hine depicted a Broadway animated by the presence of the past and the relentless pressures of change. Through his lens appear shanties, brownstones and country houses; horse-drawn wagons and trolley cars; downtown sex workers and uptown famers. Hines' photographs lingered in the collection of the New York Historical until they were discovered by Nick Yablon, a professor of history and American Studies at the University of Iowa. Now they appear in Nick's new book, From the Skyscraper to the Wildflower: C.G. Hine's 1905 Photographic Survey of Broadway (Columbia University Press, 2026). Combining Hines' photographs with his own analysis, along with maps and other images, Nick has produced an illuminating book that depicts Broadway, its peoples, its buildings, and the many neighborhoods that Broadway traverses, at a distinct moment in time. A digital companion to From the Skyscraper to the Wildflower, with a selection of Hine's photographs, an interactive map of Broadway, and more, can be found here.

In 1905, when Broadway was already the most famous thoroughfare in New York City, a recreational photographer from Newark, New Jersey named Charles Gilbert Hine set out to document the street's entire length. Taking pictures from downtown Bowling Green and its skyscrapers to uptown Inwood with its fields and wildflowers, Hine depicted a Broadway animated by the presence of the past and the relentless pressures of change. Through his lens appear shanties, brownstones and country houses; horse-drawn wagons and trolley cars; downtown sex workers and uptown famers. Hines' photographs lingered in the collection of the New York Historical until they were discovered by Nick Yablon, a professor of history and American Studies at the University of Iowa. Now they appear in Nick's new book, From the Skyscraper to the Wildflower: C.G. Hine's 1905 Photographic Survey of Broadway (Columbia University Press, 2026). Combining Hines' photographs with his own analysis, along with maps and other images, Nick has produced an illuminating book that depicts Broadway, its peoples, its buildings, and the many neighborhoods that Broadway traverses, at a distinct moment in time. A digital companion to From the Skyscraper to the Wildflower, with a selection of Hine's photographs, an interactive map of Broadway, and more, can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1905, when Broadway was already the most famous thoroughfare in New York City, a recreational photographer from Newark, New Jersey named Charles Gilbert Hine set out to document the street's entire length. Taking pictures from downtown Bowling Green and its skyscrapers to uptown Inwood with its fields and wildflowers, Hine depicted a Broadway animated by the presence of the past and the relentless pressures of change. Through his lens appear shanties, brownstones and country houses; horse-drawn wagons and trolley cars; downtown sex workers and uptown famers. Hines' photographs lingered in the collection of the New York Historical until they were discovered by Nick Yablon, a professor of history and American Studies at the University of Iowa. Now they appear in Nick's new book, From the Skyscraper to the Wildflower: C.G. Hine's 1905 Photographic Survey of Broadway (Columbia University Press, 2026). Combining Hines' photographs with his own analysis, along with maps and other images, Nick has produced an illuminating book that depicts Broadway, its peoples, its buildings, and the many neighborhoods that Broadway traverses, at a distinct moment in time. A digital companion to From the Skyscraper to the Wildflower, with a selection of Hine's photographs, an interactive map of Broadway, and more, can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1905, when Broadway was already the most famous thoroughfare in New York City, a recreational photographer from Newark, New Jersey named Charles Gilbert Hine set out to document the street's entire length. Taking pictures from downtown Bowling Green and its skyscrapers to uptown Inwood with its fields and wildflowers, Hine depicted a Broadway animated by the presence of the past and the relentless pressures of change. Through his lens appear shanties, brownstones and country houses; horse-drawn wagons and trolley cars; downtown sex workers and uptown famers. Hines' photographs lingered in the collection of the New York Historical until they were discovered by Nick Yablon, a professor of history and American Studies at the University of Iowa. Now they appear in Nick's new book, From the Skyscraper to the Wildflower: C.G. Hine's 1905 Photographic Survey of Broadway (Columbia University Press, 2026). Combining Hines' photographs with his own analysis, along with maps and other images, Nick has produced an illuminating book that depicts Broadway, its peoples, its buildings, and the many neighborhoods that Broadway traverses, at a distinct moment in time. A digital companion to From the Skyscraper to the Wildflower, with a selection of Hine's photographs, an interactive map of Broadway, and more, can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

7.19.26 Summer on the Mount - Of Birds, Wildflowers, and Contentment Wayne Wrzesinski Download SEE OUR EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES HERE East Hills Sermon Podcast RSS

Wildflowers gone wild, whales on shore, and more. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak!

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When life is unfair, where do you turn? What truth do you fall back on? How do you keep trusting?In today's episode, Ruth is rehearsing God's promise that one day, every wrong will be made right. Tune in for the gentle reminder that He sees all, and that His justice is perfect. Scripture Referenced:Deuteronomy 32:4Psalm 9:7-8Isaiah 42:1-41 Peter 2:18-19, 21-23Revelation 21:3-5Resources Mentioned:The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou SimonsHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

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Margaret presents from Cork on the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, using the occasion to discuss the wildflowers of the mountain — anemones, wild tulips, cyclamens and irises flooding the plains in spring, the Judas tree, and the Arbutus that is native to Kerry growing there too. She returns to the summer garden: […] L'articolo Sow and Grow – Mountain Wildflowers – Margaret Griffin proviene da Radio Maria.

Wildflowers galore and baby birds everywhere. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Dawn Allen began as a Saturday girl in her local florist shop, met her husband at Covent Garden Flower Market, and now farms Australian natives from Bob's Garden — fifty acres at Boneo on the Mornington Peninsula, looking out to Bass Strait. In May, she took banksias to the Chelsea Flower Show with her exhibit Banksia Evolution, tracing the banksia from seed pod to full bloom, and came home with a silver-gilt.In this episode, Dawn shares:Starting out in a UK florist shop and how floristry kept pulling her backFalling for wildflowers fifteen years ago, when King Proteas were three dollars a stemBob's Garden — the fifty-acre property at Boneo, the man it's named for, and letting his plants live out their lives in the groundWhy farm-grown, not flown, matters: freshness, chemicals, and supporting Victorian flower farmsHer love of the kinked, cockatoo-chewed, perfectly imperfect stemWinning Spirit of the Show at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden ShowApplying for Chelsea — being number 11 out of 10 the first year, then getting the acceptance email just before ChristmasDesigning Banksia Evolution: seed to plant to flower to full bloom, with steel tubing as the life force running through itThe growers who backed her, and 27 boxes of flowers arriving in London without one broken stemBump-in at Chelsea: the portal, the time slots, and why organisation is everythingDiscovering the silver-gilt medal on her exhibit on judging morningInternational florists asking "what are these, where can I get them?"With thanks to the growers who made Chelsea happen:Craig Scott — East Coast WildflowersCassie and the Musson family — Wafex AustraliaRobert Luff — paper daisiesBrimstone WaratahsBanksia CoFind Dawn: Peninsula Wildflower — Bob's Garden, Boneo, Mornington Peninsula @peninsulawildflower_ Photos of Banksia Evolution are up on our socials — go and have a look.

In seasons of discontentment, Ruth has learned: fighting discontentment is only possible when we lean into recognizing and remembering that God is our provider.Tune in to today's episode and rehearse this truth with Ruth: God is our provider, and He promises to give us everything we need. Scripture Referenced:Habakkuk 3:17-19Jeremiah 17:7-8Psalm 145:8-92 Corinthians 9:8Philippians 4:19-20Resources Mentioned:The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou SimonsHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Chris Smith*, executive director of the Utopian Seed Project, all about Okra. The plant profile is on American Elderberry 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 "Moonlight and Wildflowers" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 88: Seed Swaps and Exchanges with Ira Wallacehttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-88-seed-swaps.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 68: Summer Vegetableshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-68-summer.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 277: Revolutionary Tomato Growinghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2026/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-277.htmlShow Notes will be posted after 7/15/2026.*You can order Chris Smith's book The Whole Okra at https://amzn.to/4wp4sLeThis link is to our Amazon affiliate account and we may earn a few pennies from these sales, but it wil not impact your purchase price.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 JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 7-4-2026.

Broadcaster, Podcaster and Author Gina Grad joins Matt and Sam to bring her mix of songs that bring her tears of joy! You do not want to miss this episode or this mix!Check out Gina's book My Extra Mom and follow her on social media @GinaGrad and @MyExtraFamily! Here's the playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6L4FddlgWmwhdw8FWmmR4T?si=0f0f9f0323314629 Here's the mix:Wildflowers by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou HarrisTravelin' Thru by Dolly PartonOut of Range (Electric) by Ani DiFrancoRoar by Katy PerryI Choose You by Sara BareillesPlease Mr. Postman by The MarvelettesBorn This Way by Lady GagaNone of Your Business by Salt-N-PepaI'll Be Your Mirror by The Velvet Underground, NicoShambala by Three Dog NightLife By the Drop by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double TroubleRight Down the Line by Gerry RaffertyGo to My.SuperAwesomeMix.com and start using our new app on any device - mobile or laptop.  Copy and paste a link to your playlist then turn it into an old school mixtape in minutes!  Support the showVisit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!

God is perfectly unchanging—eternally steadfast and faithful; forever trustworthy. So when the chaos around you—relationships, finances, world politics or something else that makes you feel shaky and unsure—threatens to take you out, rehearse what's true: God is eternally dependable. He HAS cared for you, He IS caring for you, and He WILL care for you, forever.Scripture Referenced:Numbers 23:19Psalm 18:30-31Psalm 102:25-27Hebrews 13:8James 1:17Resources Mentioned:The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou SimonsHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Joe Acone sit down with Drew West, Ryleigh Schwab, and Griff Comtois, the three founders of the annual Wildflower Festival, which is happening this year on August 22nd in Keyes Memorial Field, Milford, NH. This team is building stronger communities and enhancing green spaces through art, education, and action. Our delightful conversation covers how the Wildflower Festival starts, what it's grown into, the message of ecology, and the collaboration between Drew, Ryleigh, and Griff. We also dive into  the topics of garden design, the benefits of native plants, and the mystery of a missing plant!  Learn more about the Wildflower Festival at www.instagram.com/wildflowerfest. Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com.  If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.  Thank you to Kennebunk Savings Bank for being an official sponsor of the podcast! Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!  Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

Join me as I revel in midsummer's energy, visit a friend and her magical home and enjoy reiki with some peace and quiet. I'll also give you an honest and deeply personal account of my motherhood experience. I welcome you into my life behind the microphone, share my personal style of gentle parenting, how I handle tantrums and stay sane with two small children. I open up about my current identity crisis about being a stay at home mum, my post natal ptsd and of course share the joys this lifestyle brings. It wouldn't be a summer episode without talk of wildflowers, a delicious recipe and anecdotes about life at home, so I hope you enjoy coming along for the ride.Send us Fan Mail

Today... Montrose County approved about $60,000 in geotechnical drilling and water-flow analysis to determine how, whether, and at what cost the damaged, closed section of Kinikin Road can be safely repaired. And later... The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival runs July 10th through 19th, with several still-open events including art, guided hikes, ghost tours, photography, and yoga among the blooms.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pebble Creek Ski Area's Wildflower Music Festival returns this weekend for the 23rd year. It offers the community a chance to see live music performances, eat a BBQ lunch and dinner and see the mountain in its summer glory.

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Sue Leighton is the coordinator of WA's Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show which showcases the abundance of wildflower diversity in the region. She is also a garden designer, shire councillor and ABC Great Southern Radio's gardening presenter.

In this episode of Season 2 of The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan, host Finghin Mac Cárthaigh (Flor McCarthy) sits down with Aedín Ní Thiarnaigh, broadcaster, writer, folklorist, Irish language advocate, and founder of Bláthanna Fiáine Wildflower Walks on Inis Meáin.Together, they explore the deep connections between language, landscape, folklore, and identity, and how Irish (Gaeilge) offers a unique lens through which to understand Ireland's natural world and cultural heritage.Thanks for your interest in The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan! Subscribe for free to receive priority notification on future episodes and to access valuable Irish language learning resources.Throughout the conversation, Aedín shares her own journey from growing up in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, to building a life through Irish on Inis Meáin in the Aran Islands. They discuss the importance of positive language experiences, the challenges facing Gaeltacht communities today, and the remarkable stories hidden within Ireland's native wildflowers.This episode reminds us that Irish is not simply a language we learn — it is a living connection to place, history, ecology, and community.This Episode Celebrates:* The importance of positive experiences in Irish language learning* The unique relationship between Gaeilge, folklore, and the natural world* The resilience and significance of Gaeltacht communities* The role of language in preserving cultural and ecological heritageIf you've ever wondered how Irish can deepen your connection to Ireland's landscape, history, and identity, this episode will leave you inspired.Thanks for your interest in The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan! Subscribe for free to receive priority notification on future episodes and to access valuable Irish language learning resources.Podcast NotesChoosing Irish: A Journey That Began in the GaeltachtAedín reflects on growing up in Enniscorthy, where Irish was valued within her family but was not the language spoken at home.A formative experience at a summer Gaeltacht course in Ballybunion sparked a lifelong connection with the language. Supported by excellent teachers and positive experiences, she gradually developed both fluency and a deep commitment to Gaeilge.Her story highlights the importance of encouragement, community, and enjoyment in language learning.Learning Irish Is a Lifelong JourneyAlthough Aedín studied Irish at university level and built a successful media career through the language, she emphasises that learning Irish never truly ends.From intensive grammar courses and postgraduate study to daily life on Inis Meáin, she describes language learning as similar to learning a musical instrument — something that requires dedication, practice, and continual growth.Her message for learners is simple: enjoy the process and embrace the journey.Thanks for your interest in The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan! Subscribe for free to receive priority notification on future episodes and to access valuable Irish language learning resources.Inis Meáin: Life in One of Ireland's Strongest Irish-Speaking CommunitiesAedín shares the story of how a folklore research project brought her to Inis Meáin and eventually led her to make the island her home.The conversation explores:* The unique history and character of Inis Meáin* Why the island has preserved so much of Ireland's linguistic and cultural heritage* The challenges facing island and Gaeltacht communities today* Housing pressures, population decline, and community sustainabilityDespite these challenges, Aedín remains hopeful about the future thanks to the work being done by local organisations, language planners, and community leaders.Wildflowers, Folklore and the Irish LanguageOne of the most fascinating parts of the conversation centres on Aedín's work documenting the folklore of Ireland's native wildflowers.She explains how Irish plant names preserve centuries of cultural knowledge, practical wisdom, and ways of understanding the natural world.Through names such as Lus na bhFanní and Méaracán na Sí, we gain insight into how previous generations interpreted nature, medicine, danger, beauty, and belief.For Aedín, Irish plant names are more than vocabulary — they are direct links to Ireland's intangible cultural heritage.Language, Ecology and HeritageThe discussion also explores the relationship between Irish and ecology.Aedín argues that understanding Irish names for plants, places, and landscapes helps us better understand how people once lived in relationship with the natural world.By preserving Irish, we preserve unique ways of seeing, describing, and valuing our environment.This connection between language and landscape remains central to her work as a folklorist and educator.Free Irish Learning ResourcesIf you enjoyed this episode of The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan and want to continue your Irish language journey:Access free Irish learning resources, stay updated on upcoming episodes, and receive exclusive content.Sign up here:Free ResourcesThe Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan Free ResourcesYou can also follow my writing on Substack: Thanks for reading The Language Question ~ Ceist na Teangan! Subscribe for free to receive priority notification on future episodes and to receive valuable learning resources.A newsletter and community for anyone learning the Irish language as an adultSlán tamall,Finghin Mac CárthaighHost – The Language Question ~ Ceist na TeanganMore on Aedín Ní ThiarnaighAedín Ní ThiarnaighAedín Ní Thiarnaigh is a broadcaster, writer, folklorist, and Irish language advocate originally from Enniscorthy, County Wexford, and now based on Inis Meáin in the Aran Islands.Best known for her work with RTÉ and TG4, she has spent years exploring the connections between Irish folklore, language, and the natural world. Through her popular social media platform Bláthanna Fiáine, she shares the stories, traditions, and Irish-language names associated with Ireland's native wildflowers.Aedín is the founder of Bláthanna Fiáine Wildflower Walks on Inis Meáin and the author of Pabhsaeir Inis Meáin (Wildflowers of Inis Meáin). She appeared on The Tommy Tiernan Show in 2025, where she spoke about Ireland's landscape, folklore, and cultural heritage.Learn More:InstagramWildflower WalksWildflowers of Inis Meáin (Free Download) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit finghinmac.substack.com

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As part of the yearlong series "Wild NYC," Marielle Anzelone, urban botanist and ecologist and the founder of NYC Wildflower Week, and Clara Holmes, plant ecologist at New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, talk about the challenges facing local wildflowers and native plants and how to preserve them. => NYC Native Plants (NYC Parks)   Photo: Narrow-leaved Blue-eyed Grass -  native wildflower with grasslike leaves and small blue-violet flowers. Grows in open sandy meadows in low wet spots. Uncommon in NYC and locally rare. {Marielle Anzelone) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What To Do & When - Wedding Planning Step-by-Step 21 Wedding BUDGET SAVING Tips   Wedding Planners who have gone through Jamie's course: Union Network List Want to ask Jamie your wedding planning questions?  Join her in The Master Plan! What did you think about this episode?  What were your takeaways?  I want to hear your feedback!  Screenshot the episode and post your thoughts on Instagram and tag us @wolferandco.  You can get your Perfect Wedding Timeline - HERE! Be sure to grab your Ultimate Wedding Day Checklist at https://www.wolferandco.com/engagechecklist You are also invited to join the Facebook Wedding Community she has created for y'all to support each other. ❤️ P.S. — These links may use affiliate platforms where commission may be earned based on clicks and/or purchases, and I would love it if you used them! It won't cost you anything extra, but affiliate links are RAD because they help creators like me to fund the free content we provide.

That may sound a bit scary, not knowing where your relationship is headed, but apparently it’s all the rage among Zoomers. The idea is you let your relationship blossom, without creating the expectation of forever. In fact, there are no labels, not time line, no nothing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That may sound a bit scary, not knowing where your relationship is headed, but apparently it’s all the rage among Zoomers. The idea is you let your relationship blossom, without creating the expectation of forever. In fact, there are no labels, not time line, no nothing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That may sound a bit scary, not knowing where your relationship is headed, but apparently it’s all the rage among Zoomers. The idea is you let your relationship blossom, without creating the expectation of forever. In fact, there are no labels, not time line, no nothing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That may sound a bit scary, not knowing where your relationship is headed, but apparently it’s all the rage among Zoomers. The idea is you let your relationship blossom, without creating the expectation of forever. In fact, there are no labels, not time line, no nothing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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TW: GORE, TOXIC FRIENDSHIPS Hello! In today's episode, Hawa shared a dream about a toxic friendship that only gets worse and worse. Join her as she talks about moving to a new place, taking things slow, toxic friendships, and even more! ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~If you can, please educate yourself on what's currently happening in Ukraine. Below are links where you can learn and help!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://support.savethechildren.org/site/Donation2?df_id=5746&mfc_pref=T&5746.donation=form1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://crisisrelief.un.org/t/ukraine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y&source=url⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you can, please educate yourself about the genocide in Gaza! Below are links where you can learn and help!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Noah Samsen's YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help Woman in Gaze | Woman For Woman International ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠10 Ways You Can Support Palestine and Gaza | Muslim Hands UK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arab.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ceasefiretoday.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you can, please educate yourself on the genocide happening in Sudan!! Below are links where you can learn and help! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUDAN WAR UPDATE: KEEP EYES ON SUDAN. WE HAVE NO ONE FIGHTING FOR THE ... | sudan | TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠URGENT: Sudan Emergency Women for Women International⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sudan crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help | World Vision⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crisis in Sudan: What is happening and how to help | International Rescue Committee (IRC)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All Eyes On Sudan | Tirrrb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you can, please educate yourself about the silent genocide happening in the Republic of Congo! Below are links where you can learn and help!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Million People in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Are Now Displaced | Democracy Now!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Civilians massacred in DR Congo as clashes spread (france24.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save Millions of Lives: How to Help People in Congo (borgenproject.org)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Democratic Republic of Congo | International Rescue Committee (IRC)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/cgZsda96Y4w?si=uemRwv99EtQ41-Dl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you can, please educate yourself on people who have been affected by Hurricane Melissa. Below are links where you can learn and help!⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Jamaica – Official Disaster Relief & Recovery Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠If you can, please educate yourself as much as you can about the things going on around the world. There is always a way to help!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dotherightthing.carrd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://muslimlivesmatter.carrd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blmsites.carrd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2021/country-chapters/colombia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nepal.carrd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://free-palestine.carrd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fight-antisemitism.carrd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://endsars.carrd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yemencrisis.carrd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://worldcrisis.carrd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://crisisaroundtheworld.carrd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://helparmenians.carrd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hopeforhaiti.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tell Congress: Stop Assault Weapon Sales Now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hotline - Trans Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for joining us, and remember: It's Just a Dream!

Send us Fan MailWhat if Washington's most overlooked landscape isn't a towering evergreen forest — but a sun-baked sea of sagebrush bursting with far more life than you'd ever expect?Cyrus Philbrick and Bridget Clark of Cowiche Canyon Conservancy join us at Snow Mountain Ranch to talk about the shrub-steppe — the vanishing ecosystem this nonprofit land trust has spent 40+ years protecting across 8,000+ acres and 60+ miles of free trails just outside Yakima.We get into how a community-driven land trust grows acre by acre, from a defunct railroad through Cowiche Canyon to the recent Konnowac Pass acquisition. Cyrus walks us through the two-volcano geology that carved the canyon's basalt and andesite cliffs, while Bridget shares how this landscape thrives on a quarter of the west side's rainfall.We also dig into the work that keeps this place wild: the battle against invasive cheatgrass and scotch thistle, the volunteers and school kids who make conservation personal, and a commitment to equity through Spanish-language wildflower walks that open the outdoors to all of Yakima. Plus their must-do weekend hikes and when to catch peak wildflowers.If you've ever driven east of the pass and written off the sagebrush, this episode will change how you see it.Episode Links:Cowiche Canyon Conservancy WebsiteCowiche Canyon Conservancy on FacebookCowiche Canyon Conservancy on InstagramThis episode was Produced by Jordyn Smith, follow her on Instagram @jordyn.journeysFollow us on Instagram, @HikesandmicsThis episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic AllTrails+I'm excited to share that I'm now a Trailheads Ambassador for AllTrails+! If you love exploring the outdoors, AllTrails+ is your ultimate adventure companion. Get offline maps, real-time wrong-turn alerts, and trail previews to help you hike smarter and safer. Plus, with 3D maps and deeper trail insights, planning your next trek has never been easier.Try AllTrails+ free for 7 days, and when you sign up using my referral link, you'll get 30% off your AllTrails+ membership!Sign up here: AllTrails+ (promo is only redeemable via web and not the app)Ursa Minor Outfitters - Inspired by the outdoors, Created by local artists Go check them at www.ursaminoroutfitters.com and don't forget to enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order. 

What happens when a community garden becomes a lifeline for people, wildlife and an entire neighbourhood? In this episode, I'm chatting with Oliver Hayden from Walworth Garden about running a free community space in the heart of London, why gardening can drive real social change, and how reconnecting with nature can quietly transform lives. It's funny, thought-provoking and full of big questions about the way we live and garden. Benny's Insect of the Week: Four Banded Flower Bee Links You can find Walworth Garden online here: Official website: Walworth Garden Instagram: @walworthgarden on Instagram You can also visit the garden in person at 206 Manor Place, London SE17 3BN. Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall If you enjoyed this week's episode with Oliver Hayden, you might also like these conversations from the archives: Episode 323: Wildflowers, Community & Urban Nature A conversation exploring the importance of urban green spaces, biodiversity and the role community projects can  Episode 275: Community Gardening This episode looks at the social value of community gardening projects and the ways shared green spaces can support wellbeing, learning and local connection, making it a natural companion to today's discussion.

Blazing star, butterfly weed, and rattlesnake master are sitting atop of mind currently. There's some new laws being proposed in Mississippi that would significantly affect nonresident turkey hunters. There was a grizzly bear attack in Glacier National Park. There's a whole lot going on, along with a few more turkey ventures. Check it out! 

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To celebrate Earth Day, we're looking at how we as gardeners can make small changes to benefit the world around us. Nick Turrell and Jenny Laville will be digging into the topic of food waste, exploring how composting and changing our habits can make a big difference to our ecological footprints. RHS horticultural advisor Jenny Bowden offers an alternative, biodiversity-friendly approach if you find a traditional wildflower meadow just doesn't work for you. And RHS Garden Wisley's Liz Mooney and Pavlina Kapsalis share some inspiration for the veg patch, with some unusual crop suggestions you definitely won't find on the supermarket shelves. Host: Gareth Richards Contributors: Liz Mooney, Pavlina Kapsalis, Jenny Bowden, Jenny Laville, Nick Turrell Links: RHS Grow Your Own Veg Through the Year  RHS advice on fruit and veg growing   Gardening for the environment 

From funding the first Record Store Day to producing limited one-step pressings of Pet Sounds, Prince, and Dr. Dre, Tom "Grover" Biery is one of the most influential figures in modern vinyl culture - Hear all about his next adventures with the vinyl artform. Topics Include: Tom "Grover" Biery spent 20 years at Warner Bros. Records He pushed vinyl internally around 2004 when nobody believed in it His boss Tom Wally gave him the green light to proceed First pressings were Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman catalog titles Warner's vinyl billing exploded from $300K to $5M in 18 months Failure's Fantastic Planet was among the earliest titles he championed Neil Young gave an impassioned in-office speech about the importance of sound That speech directly inspired the "Because Sound Matters" brand name BSM is Warner's audiophile imprint; DSS covers Interscope and Capitol Tom now operates as a consultant to both major label groups His own label, Slow Down Sounds, has been running nearly a decade One-step pressings go lacquer to stamper, skipping generational quality loss Each stamper yields only 500–750 pressings, requiring multiple lacquer cuts Neotech's D2 vinyl compound produces exceptionally quiet, revealing pressings Mastering costs alone run nine times higher on one-step projects Sources are vetted exhaustively — flat masters, tape, or high-res files Artists and managers approve every test pressing throughout the process A newly discovered 1972 Pet Sounds master changed everything for the reissue Chris Bellman confirmed the tape matched a 1972 white label perfectly Only 6,000 copies of the Pet Sounds DSS one-step will ever exist Tom has been transparent about sourcing since 2005, long before the MoFi controversy Quality now ranks second or third in why fans buy vinyl Beck's Morning Phase and Tom Petty's Wildflowers one-steps surprised even skeptics Soul Coughing's Ruby Vroom reissue came from original tapes at Warner Nate lobbies for Frusciante, Jellyfish, Beck's Sea Change, and Marilyn Manson reissues Dr. Dre's The Chronic from tape is among the first hip-hop one-steps Neil Young has still never done a one-step, despite inspiring the whole program Tom was one of the original funders who got Record Store Day off the ground Record stores are reporting their biggest-ever RSD sales figures this year His label Slow Down Sounds is releasing Terry Callier's Occasional Rain this June High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide