Garden Gossip

Gardens Across America - Photographer Margot Carrera on Big Blend Radio

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.

The Pollinator Victory Garden - Kim Eierman on Big Blend Radio

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.

Christy Lee Downs and Rebecca D’ Agostine - Railyard Park Conservancy

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.

Living Canopies and Bethesda Green

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.

Robert J. Moody Demonstration Garden in Yuma, AZ - Marylou Milstead and Bill Moody on Big Blend Radio

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.

Spring in Exeter, California - Sandy Blankenship and Diane Hayes on Big Blend Radio

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.orgFeatured music is “Going to California” by www.MakanaMusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stressed Out About Moving House? Sarah Elliston on Big Blend Radio

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.

Love Your Parks Tour Garden Stories - Photographer Margot Carrera on Big Blend Radio

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.