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A monthly podcast where we help you get down and dirty in your garden, with timely gardening tips, information about native plants, and more! The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. https://extension.umd.edu/. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we’re talking with Amy Cawley, from the Maryland Food Bank Farm-to-Foo program. We learn about the difference between a food bank and a food pantry, what gleaning is, and ways we as gardeners can help feed our community. Watch the Neighbors helping Neighbors video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKp4YoRqcv8 Sign up to get an email about local gleaning at the MD Food Bank page here: https://mdfoodbank.orgWe currently hav...
Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we’re talking about how much we love fall. One of our favorite things about fall, besides the food, is ASTERS! These flowers add a pop of color to any fall landscape and provide food for many late-season pollinators and beneficial insects. We also have our : Native Plant of the Month: Gray Goldenrod Bug of the Month: Pearl Crescent Butterfly Monthly Garden Tips: Growing Garlic Here is our list of common garden and land...
Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we’re chatting with Maddie Potter, UME Faculty Specialist for Entomology and Integrated Pest Management, all about WASPS! How are they different from bees, what roles do they play in the environment and we play "Wasp Fact or Fiction". We also have our : Native Plant of the Month: Virginia Mountain mintBug of the Month: Cuckoo wasp and Monthly Garden Tips.We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve liste...
Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we’re talking about how to make our gardens and landscapes more resilient to climate change. We also have our : Native Plant of the Month: Black Elderberry Bug of the Month: Squash Bees and Monthly Garden Tips.We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made ...
Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we’re talking about native plants and their pollinators with Lisa Kuder, the Native Plants and Landscapes Specialist for the University of Maryland Extension. We chat about what qualifies a plant as “native”, what a specialist insect is, and why they are essential. We also have our : Native Plant of the Month: Pickerelweed (Pontedaria cordata)Bug of the Month: Crape myrtle bark scale (Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae) and Monthly...
Hey Listener, This month it’s hip to be square as we discuss a favorite herb of our, MINTS! Mints are a common herb of the genus Mentha that are widely used in cooking, cosmetics, and popular medicine. Join us as we share some fun facts about mints, their history and chatting about how to grow it in your own garden. Mint Resources - Drying and preserving herbs - https://extension.umd.edu/resource/harvesting-and-preserving-herbs/ The Big Book of Herbs: A Comprehensive Il...
Hey Listener, This month's episode discusses the most popular weed on the block: the Dandelion. Dandelion, or Taraxacum officinale, is an extraordinary plant. We're sharing some fun facts its history and chatting about why some people like them and others dislike them. We also have our Native Plant of the Month: RAMPS! (Allium tricoccum), Bug of the Month: Spiny witch hazel gall aphid (Hamamelistes spinosus), and Monthly garden tips. We currently have an open survey for ALL ...
Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we are revisiting a favorite topic of ours: STARTING SEEDS! Starting seeds inside can be a fun way to enjoy gardening before you can put plants in the ground. With the right light and simple equipment, growing transplants is easy. In this episode, we discuss the equipment you need to start your transplants and give you some tips to get going. To find your frost-free date check out the National Gardening Association website: ...
Hey Listener We are bringing in the New Year agina by playing some more Garden Trivia with Stephanie Pully and Kaitlyn Baligush from the UME Master Gardener Office. This time all the questions are based on past episodes. Feel free to play along with us. There are four categories, each with five questions: Scary PlantsBug of the MonthNative Plant of the Month Garden Tips of the MonthAnd a Bonus Question at the end. Were Stephanie and Kaitlyn able to stum...
Hello Listener! This is our last episode of the year, but, it's a Gobble of a good time! This month we are joined by Bob Long of Maryland DNR to talk about wild turkeys. Turkey habitat? Jake vs Tom? What is a snood? Why turkeys are better then deer? And More.... Resources about Turkeys - Wild Turkey in Maryland - Maryland DNR webiste Maryland 2024 Wild Turkey Survey Summary The turkey noise found in this episode are from the National Wild Turk...
Hey Listener! It's almost Halloween, so we are counting down some common toxic plants you might find in your landscape or even inside your home. This includes Lillies, Poison Ivy, Water Hemlock and Vegetables that could kill! Resources - For Human Poisoning you’ll need to call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.Pet PoisoningASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) Pet Poison Helpline (800-213-6680)Which Lilies Are Toxic to Pet...
Hello Listener, This month, we discuss mushrooms with our friend Jose Prieto-Figueroa of The Bay Mushroom. Jose and his wonderful wife, Bianca, have grown specialty mushrooms for over 10 years. Jose answers some of our mushroom questions, such as: what a fungus is, why we see them in the fall, how he grows them on his farm, and some tips for how to cook them. We skipped our Native plant, bug, and tip of the month this month, but they will be back next month. Inform...
Hello Listener, This month, we discuss enhancin our landscapes and backyards for our feathered friends, BIRDS! We cover some fun bird facts, types of bird feeders and seeds, and list some plants that will bring the bird to your yard. Urban Bird Treaty program: https://www.fws.gov/program/urban-bird-treatyFlorida Extension Website about Bird feeders and seeds: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW192Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.birds.cornell.edu/h...
Hello Listener, This month, we discuss our least favorite summertime pest, the Mosquito. We felt very itchy while doing this episode. We review some basic mosquito biology, common species and diseases they transmit in Maryland, and give some tips on how to reduce your chance of getting bitten. - NPR - A Guide To Mosquito Repellents - MDA Mosquito Control Program We also have our: Native Plant of the Month - Blue Huckleberry ( Gaylussacia frondosa ) ~29:00Bug of the Month...
Hello Listener, This month, we discuss non-bee pollinators with Madeline Potter. We discuss beetles, flies, moths, and wasps, what flowers they like, and how we can support pollinators in our home gardens. This month, we skipped the Native Plant of the Month, Bug of the Month, and Garden Tips of the Month. We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners, whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to find ou...
Hello Listener, This month, we discuss butterflies and the Smithsonian Butterfly Pavilion at National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. with Arthur Earle. Arthur answers all our questions about the behind-the-scenes part of running a butterfly show. We talk about why butterflies are important. Arthur gives us some fun butterfly facts about poop and why butterflies like booze. This month we skipped the Native Plant of the Month, Bug of the Month, and ...
Hello Listener, Sorry for the late episode. We had some computer issues and had to redo this episode. This month, we discuss something near and dear to our hearts–shopping for plants. We have some great tips to help you make wise purchases with regard to landscape plants. Marylanders Plant Trees Program- $25 off coupon for native tree species at participating nurseries: https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/MarylandersPlantTrees/Print-Your-Coupon.aspx We also have ...
Hello Listener, This month, we discuss some more exciting animal mating habits in the Mid-Altalitic region. This year, we discuss Eastern Hercules Beetles, Dogbane Leaf Beetles, Blue Crabs, and the iconic Bald Eagle. We start the episode with garden news and an update about the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Check out the official press-release from USDA for additional info. We also have our: Native Plant of the Month - Crowsfoot club moss (~39:10)Bu...
Hey Listener We are bringing in the New Year with a game of Garden Trivia! Stephanie Pully and Kaitlyn Baligush from the UME Master Gardener Office are joining us with some fun trivia questions. Feel free to play along with us. There are four categories, each with three questions: Botany (~1:53) Soils (~8:14) Entomology (~13:09)Native and Invasive Plants (19:46)**Bonus Question ( ~27:19) Were Stephanie and Kaitlyn able to stump us? You will have to list...
Hey Listener, Gold and yellow hues are the undeniable colors of autumn. In this episode, we discuss one of our favorite yellow-blooming perennial plants–Goldenrod. With its pretty yellow flowers, long blooming seasons, and high wildlife value, What is not to love about these fantastic native plants? Michaela also counts down her top pick of goldenrod for different gardens (~17:10). Our goldenrod bloom chart can be found here. We also have our: Native Plant of the Month - Pawpa...
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