Talkin' Dirty at the Library
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMaster Gardener experts discuss ways we can cultivate better gardens and better lifestyles through local gardening and Limestone County extension programs.
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North Alabama Land Trust Pollinator Gardens
April 03, 2024 20:44 - 25 minutes - 19.6 MBKate Gribbin, Recreation Manager, along with Hallie Porter, Development Director, and Jennifer Johnson, Master Gardener, highlight the new pollinator gardens of the North Alabama Land Trust. Started in 1987 as a means to keep development off Monte Sano Mountain, the Land Trust now covers 10 counties, 10,000 acres and has 10 nature preserves for education and recreation. With newly planted pollinator gardens at Blevins Gap and Harvest Square, they talk about the Land Trust's role in ...
Herbarium Library of Alabama A&M University
March 04, 2024 18:12 - 22 minutes - 16.6 MBMaster Gardener, Emily Clem, welcomes Lynne Wenineger from Alabama A&M University. The curator of the herbarium at A&M, Lynne talks about the importance of collecting and preserving plants for study in the plant library. From gathering specimens in the field, to pressing, and cataloging, Alabama is the 4th ranked state in the US for biodiversity and several plant species are found nowhere else in the world. Links: http://floraofalabama.org/ (Alabama Plant Atlas) https://www.ac...
Whooping Cranes in North Alabama
January 11, 2024 21:15 - 21 minutes - 16.6 MBMaster Gardener, Emily Clem, welcomes Travis Roddy of the International Crane Foundation. They talk about the cranes that winter here in North Alabama, including sandhill cranes and the endangered whooping cranes. Links: https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension) https://savingcranes.org/ (International Crane Foundation) https://www.fws.gov/refuge/wheeler (Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge) https://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian...
Native Plants That Thrive In North Alabama
September 14, 2023 18:57 - 22 minutes - 16.5 MBLimestone County Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Soozi Pline talk about native plants that grow well in the North Alabama region. They identify plants, season by season, that bloom and provide food for pollinators all year long. In the process of naturalizing their own home properties, Emily and Soozi identify which plants work for different sun and soil conditions. They agree that gardening is often trial and error and even Master Gardener experts make mistakes! Links: https://ww...
Homegrown Shiitake Mushrooms!
August 21, 2023 17:38 - 19 minutes - 14.6 MBLimestone County Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with Rhonda Britton, Former Home Grounds Agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension and current Campus Engineer at Auburn University's Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville. Rhonda gives a step by step guide to growing shiitake mushrooms for home gardeners. Links: https://www.sweetgrownalabama.org/sga-members/626 https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension) https://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions about this epis...
Edible Landscaping With Native Plants: food for you and the pollinators!
June 20, 2023 19:34 - 26 minutes - 20.5 MBLimestone County Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with Kerry Steedley, Regional Extension Agent for Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources. They discuss which native fruit and nut plants you can grow to produce food for both you and the Pollinators! Books discussed in this episode and available at Athens-Limestone Public Library: Bringing nature home : how you can sustain wildlife with native plants / Douglas W. Tallamy Native plants of the Southeast : a comprehensive guide...
Talkin' Dirty: April and May Gardening Tips
April 07, 2022 16:51 - 19 minutes - 14.6 MBSpringtime in the garden! Master Gardeners give planting and pruning guides for April and May. From flowers, grasses, and shrubs to veggies, fruits, and nuts, find out when to plant as well as how to fertilize and deter pests. Garden Tip: It's better to water deeply and less frequently to establish good root systems in new plants before the hot summer weather sets in! Links https://www.aces.edu/ http://mg.aces.edu/ https://www.alcpl.org/ If you have gardening questions, please ...
Talkin' Dirty: February and March Gardening Tips
February 23, 2022 21:20 - 17 minutes - 13.6 MBEverything you need to know about what to do in your garden as we transition from winter to spring! Master Gardeners Diane and Heronda give planting and pruning guides for February and March. Tip: After getting some long-awaited nice weather days, don't be fooled into planting early because it can frost into late March / early April here in North Alabama. Links https://www.aces.edu/ http://mg.aces.edu/ https://www.alcpl.org/ If you have gardening questions, please submit to go...
Talkin' Dirty: December and January Gardening Tips
January 13, 2022 21:30 - 13 minutes - 10.3 MBIf you think of winter as a dormant time in your garden, think again! Winter is prime time to plant trees and shrubs. Master Gardeners Janis and Janet talk about what to do during December and January to keep your garden in top shape. Topics include weed control, soil testing, hardy annuals, and Spring bulbs. Links https://www.aces.edu/ http://mg.aces.edu/ https://www.alcpl.org/ If you have gardening questions, please submit to [email protected] Music from Pixabay ...
Talkin' Dirty: October and November Gardening Tips
October 01, 2021 19:47 - 25 minutes - 19.7 MBFall is planting time! Master Gardeners Carol and Jay talk about how to winterize your garden and what to plant to enhance winter curb appeal. They also give tips on fall veggies, spring bulbs, and perennials for both sun and shade. Bonus: Jay goes in depth on caring for knock out roses and crepe myrtles. Links https://www.aces.edu/ http://mg.aces.edu/ https://www.alcpl.org/ If you have gardening questions, please submit to [email protected] Music from Pixabay
Talkin' Dirty: August and September Gardening Tips
August 03, 2021 20:08 - 31 minutes - 20.7 MBMaster Gardeners Emily and Diane talk about native plants as a lawn substitute, small ornamental trees for your front yard, and foundation plants that resist disease. Also, how to rake your leaves in the fall. Spoiler alert: Don't! August and September garden tips. Links https://www.aces.edu/ http://mg.aces.edu/ https://www.alcpl.org/ If you have gardening questions, please submit to [email protected]
Talkin' Dirty: June and July Gardening Tips
July 09, 2021 19:52 - 21 minutes - 15.7 MBMaster Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama talk about how to care for your garden in June and July. They also answer questions from local residents about weeding, lawn care, and the importance of choosing the right plant for the right place. Links https://www.aces.edu/ http://mg.aces.edu/ https://www.alcpl.org/ If you have gardening questions, please submit to [email protected]
Talkin' Dirty: Pest Management, What's Bugging Your Garden!
July 09, 2021 19:52 - 15 minutes - 11.9 MBLimestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, and Master Gardener, Janis Dill, talk about environmentally conscious ways to control pests in gardens in Limestone County, Alabama. Links https://www.aces.edu/ mg.aces.edu https://www.alcpl.org/ If you have gardening questions, please submit to [email protected]
Talkin' Dirty: Master Gardener Program
April 23, 2021 21:33 - 21 minutes - 15.5 MBThe Master Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama talk about ways they are engaging the community in how to grow better gardens and cultivate healthy lifestyles with their programs. Links www.aces.edu mg.aces.edu www.alcpl.org If you have gardening questions, please submit to [email protected]
Talkin' Dirty: Limestone County Extension Program
April 23, 2021 21:29 - 14 minutes - 11.4 MBAn overview of the Limestone County Extension program and the ways its outreach impacts one in three Alabamians with programs in agriculture; forestry, wildlife, and natural resources; family and consumer sciences; economic and community development; 4-H and youth development; and urban affairs. Links www.aces.edu mg.aces.edu www.alcpl.org If you have gardening questions, please submit to [email protected]
Talkin' Dirty: Pruning
April 23, 2021 21:25 - 15 minutes - 11.9 MBLimestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, talks about pruning and knowing when and how to prune to promote healthy growth on plants and trees in Limestone County, Alabama. Links www.aces.edu mg.aces.edu www.alcpl.org If you have gardening questions, please submit to [email protected]
Talkin' Dirty: Soils (not dirt)!
April 23, 2021 21:22 - 16 minutes - 12.6 MBLimestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, talks about the importance of soil testing and how to amend it for the best plant and vegetable produce in gardens of Limestone County, Alabama. Links www.aces.edu mg.aces.edu www.alcpl.org If you have gardening questions, please submit to [email protected]
Talkin' Dirty: Native Plants
April 23, 2021 21:16 - 23 minutes - 36.4 MBMaster Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama identify native plants that you can plant to attract birds and bees and beneficial bugs to your home garden. They offer tips on where to buy plants and how to landscape with native species. Links www.aces.edu mg.aces.edu www.alcpl.org If you have gardening questions, please submit to [email protected]
Talkin' Dirty: Invasive Species
April 23, 2021 18:53 - 32 minutes - 22.8 MBThe Master Gardeners of Limestone County Alabama talk about how to rid your garden of invasive species and introduce native plants that are environmentally friendly and easier to grow. Sources and links mentioned in the podcast: Nonnative Invasive Plants of Southern Forests: a field guide for identification and control can be downloaded from the usda.gov website. To find native plants by zip code: Native Plants Finder (www.nwf.org) Alabama Invasive Plants Council: ALIPC (se-eppc.o...