Garden Gossip

Fall Gardening for Wildlife - David Mizejewski on Big Blend Radio

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/GardenSee 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.comhis episode was sponsored by Find Something Awesome! ! A Book Series by Matt Scott that Teaches Kids Early in Life the Wisdom and Life Lessons Adults Get From Self-help Books. www.FindSomethingAwesome.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yuma, Arizona’s Wetlands and Gardens - Richard Stamp and Espey Matlock on Big Blend Radio

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.

Exeter Garden Walk & Parties - Big Blend Radio Interview with Sandy Blankenship

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.

Getting Kids into Gardening - Big Blend Radio Interview with Naturalist David Mizejewski

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.

Weird Homes: Big Blend Radio Interview with David & Chelle Neff

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.

Big Blend Radio Interview: Jackie Marie Beyer - The Organic Gardener Podcast

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.

Big Blend Radio Interview: Mark Highland - Practical Organic Gardening

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.

Big Blend Radio Interview: NWF Naturalist David Mizejewski – Spring Gardening for Wildlife

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.