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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Garden Gossip features fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera who talks about the Gardens Across America interactive map story project that is part of hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith’s Love Your Parks Tour. See: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/garden-destinations/ You can be part of the project by joining the Big Blend Garden Gossip Community where together, over the next 20 months, we’ll collectively post 2020 photos from current garden experiences. Join here: https://big-blend-magazines.mn.co/groups/2049841/ Featured music is “Lotus Blossom” by Michael and Spider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Garden Gossip show features Kim Eierman, an environmental horticulturist and landscape designer specializing in ecological landscapes and native plants. Kim is the founder of EcoBeneficial and author of “The Pollinator Victory Garden” that offers practical solutions for winning the war against the demise of these essential animals. The time is right for a new gardening movement. Every yard, community garden, rooftop, porch, patio, commercial, and municipal landscape can help to win the war against pollinator decline with “The Pollinator Victory Garden.” https://www.ecobeneficial.com/ Thanks to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera for sponsoring this episode. https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/ Featured music is “Pink Fairy Duster & Hummingbird Moths” from the album “Perfume of Creosote” by Michael and Spider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Christy Lee Downs and Rebecca D’ Agostine discuss the Conservancy’s work to maintain the popular 13+acre Railyard Park gardens, outdoor performance space, picnic spots and children’s play area. More at https://www.railyardpark.org/ Featured music is "Catch that Train" by David T. Dunn. This Love Your Parks Tour "Story of Change" was assigned by Ralph Masengill, author of "Conquer Change and Win." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio conversation with Dave Tilley - Co-founder of Living Canopies and Adam M. Roberts - Executive Director of Bethesda Green. More at https://bethesdagreen.org/ and https://www.livingcanopies.com/ Featured music is "Loving the Land" by www.WallyLawder.com Segment is sponsored by fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera - see: https://www.carrerafineart.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Master gardener Marylou Milstead talks about the Robert J. Moody Garden in Yuma, Arizona and Bill Moody talks about his father’s legacy as an esteemed community leader. This is a Love Your Parks Tour Story of Excellence assigned by Bobbi DePorter, Co-Founder of SuperCamp and creator of www.8Keys.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From orange blossoms to garden walks, Sandy Blankenship - Exeter Chamber of Commerce & Diane Hayes - Sequoia Riverlands Trust share all the fun spring events and activities in Exeter, California. A gateway destination to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Exeter is known as one of America’s Prettiest Painted Places for its Downtown Mural Tour. More at www.ExeterChamber.com and www.SequoiaRiverlands.org Featured music is “Going to California” by www.MakanaMusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moving House? Sarah Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us,” shares tips on how to deal with a big life change, such as moving house and community, when the basic instincts of fight, freeze or flee are triggered. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/moving-house-dont-be-afraid-of-change/ Featured music is "Leaving Town" by www.WallyLawder.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From wildflower destinations to botanical gardens, fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera shares her favorite garden getaways, and sends Big Blend editors / radio hosts / travelers Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith on a special Love your Parks Tour Story Mission. More at www.LoveYourParksTour.com and www.CarreraFineArt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From flowering native plants to what to do with dead leaves, David Mizejewski shares fall gardening tips on what to plant and how to prepare your garden to attract, nourish and create a haven for birds, butterflies, beneficial insects and wildlife. David Mizejewski is a naturalist at National Wildlife Federation (NWF) naturalist and the author of the award-winning how-to book “Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife.” Since 1973, NWF’s Garden for Wildlife program has been educating and empowering people to turn their garden spaces into thriving habitat for birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife. See https://www.nwf.org/Garden See NWF’s new Online Native Plant Finder to find the best plants to grow in your garden to help wildlife - https://www.nwf.org/NativePlantFinder/ Featured music on this episode is ‘Dove’ the new single by The Madisons - www.MadisonsMusic.com his episode was sponsored by Find Something Awesome! ! A Book Series by Matt Scott that Teaches Kids Early in Life the Wi

Big Blend Radio interview with Richard Stamp and Espey Matlock, City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, about the West Wetlands Park in Yuma, Arizona. Built over a landfill, this park area runs along the lower Colorado River and features Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardens, a large playground for the kids, a fishing pond, picnic ramadas, walking and jogging paths, and plenty of green areas. It is also home to the Mormon Battalion Statue. More on Yuma, here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/yuma-arizona/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandy Blankenship, Executive Director of the Exeter Chamber of Commerce in California’s Sequoia Country, talks about the town’s mural project, and upcoming annual Garden Party & Garden Walk, Culinary Events, Antique Shops & Sales. Learn more here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exeter-poppies-lupine-jigsaw-puzzle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Mizejewski, National Wildlife Federation (NWF) naturalist and author of the award-winning how-to book, “Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife”, talks about NWF’s Garden for Wildlife program and shares fun gardening tips and activities for kids and families. Learn more, here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/getting-kids-to-have-fun-gardening-and-in-nature/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David and Chelle Neff, the founders of the Weird Homes Tour™ and recent finalists for the WeWork Creator Awards, discuss “Weird Homes” their new book showcasing the eccentric design, art, and architecture that brings to life the wackiness of some of the weirdest, most unique homes and personalities in Austin, Texas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From composting and viticulture to growing sunflowers and vegetables, Jackie Marie Beyer, host of the Organic Gardener Podcast, shares organic gardening tips and talks about her garden and her husband Mike's mini-farm near Glacier National Park in Montana. www.OrganicGardenerPodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Highland “The Organic Mechanic” discusses his new book, “Practical Organic Gardening: The No-Nonsense Guide to Growing Naturally,” a comprehensive guide to organic gardening practices that focuses on hands-on, up-to-date information and high-quality visual information. Learn more here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mark-highland-practical-organic-gardening/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Mizejewski, National Wildlife Federation (NWF) naturalist and author of the award-winning how-to book, “Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife”, talks about NWF’s Garden for Wildlife program and shares spring gardening tips to attract birds, butterflies and other cool critters. Since 1973, NWF’s Garden for Wildlife program has been educating and empowering people to turn their garden spaces into thriving habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Learn more at www.NWF.org/gardening and at http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spring-gardening-for-wildlife/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Designer and author Janet Crowther discusses her new book, “A Well-Crafted Home: Inspiration and 60 Projects for Personalizing Your Space”, an irresistible resource for both aspiring makers and seasoned crafters, with sophisticated, high-quality projects designed to make a house a home. www.JanetCrowther.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio interview with Nancy Lawson, author of “The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife”, and founder of Humane Gardener, an outreach initiative dedicated to cultivating compassion for all creatures great and small through animal-friendly, environmentally sensitive landscaping methods. www.HumaneGardener.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dorothy Devere tells the story of Tombstone's Shady Lady, the World's Largest Rose Bush that spans over 9000 square feet, with a trunk that's 16 feet in circumference. You can see it at the Tombstone Rose Tree Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. www.TombstoneRoseTree.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Julian Duval, Executive Director of San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas, California. There are a variety of gardens representing plants from all over the world as well as local California native plants, an interactive children's garden, art sculptures, and much more. www.SDBGarden.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.