June 30, 2022
Join Kristopher Williams from the Capital Region PRISM to learn about invasive plants (Part 1), how they are managed, and what you can do to control their spread. Then Heidi Bock (Trekking the Trails)is back talking about the bees and butterflies you can find at the Greenport Public Conservation Area in Hudson, NY. Finally, Jean Thomas (It’s All Greek to Me) enlightens us on the history and meaning of the botanical names for popular plants like coneflower, hosta, daylily, peony and milkweed.
Hosts: Tim Kennelty and Jean Thomas
Guest: Kristopher Williams
Photo by: Teresa Golden
Production Support: Linda Aydlett and Teresa Golden
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June 23, 2022
Container Gardening is more than just using thrillers, fillers and spillers. Learn all about it from Master Gardener Volunteer, Linda Levitt, to create beautiful containers for your home garden. Then, join Teresa Golden as she talks about brassicas (The Veggie Patch).And they hear about honey bee swarms with Linda Aydlett (The Hum of the Hive). There’s something for everyone in this episode.
Hosts: Tim Kennelty and Jean Thomas
Guest: Linda Levitt
Photo by: Tim Kennelty
Production Support: Linda Aydlett and Teresa Golden
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June 16, 2022
Phenology is the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life. Join Heidi Bock from the Columbia Land Conservancy in a delightful discussion of the Phenology Trail at Borden’s Pond. Then learn all about Anthracnose from Dede Terns-Thorpe and Jackie Hayden (Pests and Pathogens) which affects gardens and trees. This episode concludes with a discussion of Merlin (Tools of the Trade with Joan Satterlee), a bird identification app developed by Cornell University. This episode has something for everyone. Listen in!
Hosts: Tim Kennelty and Jean Thomas
Guest: Heidi Bock, Columbia Land Conservancy
Photo by: Tim Kennelty
Production Support from: Linda Aydlett, Teresa Golden
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June 9, 2022
Flowering bulbs can add a burst of color to any landscape. Learn all about what makes bulbs special in spring and summer with Master Gardener Volunteer Jean Thomas. Then join Tim Kennelty (Good Plant/Bad Plant) talk about Native Willows and Bush Honeysuckle. This episode concludes with Devon Russ explaining why there are so many garden myths (Hits and Myths).There is something for everyone. Listen in!
Hosts: Tim Kennelty and Jean Thomas
Guest: Jean Thomas
Photo by: Tim Kennelty
Production Support from: Linda Aydlett, Teresa Golden,
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June 2, 2022
Community Gardens are a timely topic for this episode where you’ll hear from Kim Bender and Eliza Spear on the how the Community Garden in Coxsackie, NY was founded and maintained. They also touch upon the very popular Coxsackie Farmer’s Market. Then learn all about irises with Linda Levitt (Flower Power).This episode concludes with coral being the color of the day in a conversation about Heuchera and Native Honeysuckle on the latest Cover Up segment with Jean Thomas and Tim Kennelty. Enjoy!
Hosts: Tim Kennelty and Jean Thomas
Guests: Kim Bender and Eliza Spear
Photo by: Tim Kennelty
Production Support from: Linda Aydlett, Teresa Golden,
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May 26, 2022
Jumping worms (also know as crazy worms) are invading gardens, lawns and forests throughout the Hudson Valley. Get the latest information about these pests from Josef Gorres (University of Vermont) and how to identify and manage them on your lot. Then, Jean Thomas explains the meaning behind many botanical plant names. A worthwhile listen!
Hosts: Tim Kennelty and Jean Thomas
Guest:: Joseph Gorez
Photo by: Tim Kennelty
Production Support: Linda Aydlett and Teresa Golden
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May 19, 2022
Spring weather refocuses us on our lawns. Join David Chinery from Cornell Cooperative Extension as he talks about turf issues and the best way to care for or improve our lawns. Then join Heidi Bock (Trekking the Trails) as she explores Borden’s Bond, near Chatham, New York. This 1.6 mile trail features a great forest setting that can be used for hiking, walking, trail running and nature trips. We hope you get inspired and get outdoors!
Hosts: Tim Kennelty and Jean Thomas
Guest: David Chinery
Photo by: Tim Kennelty
Production Support: Linda Aydlett and Teresa Golden
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May 12, 2022
Pollinators are the subject of this passionate conversation with Master Gardener Volunteer and podcast co-founder, Tim Kennelty. Learn about their role in the ecosystem and some of his favorite bees, butterflies and moths. Then join Teresa Golden in a segment about how to start seeds at home for your Veggie Patch. This is followed by another fascinating description of the role of field bees with Linda Aydlett (Hum of the Hive). Lots of great content in this episode!
Hosts: Tim Kennelty and Jean Thomas
Guest: Tim Kennelty
Production Support: Linda Aydlett, Teresa Golden, Tim Kennelty, Jean Thomas
Photo by Tim Kennelty
May 5, 2022
Listen to a wonderful virtual tour of Berkshire Botanical Garden, located in Stockbridge, MA, with Master Gardener Volunteer Linda Levitt. She provides a vivid description of the history of these gardens as well as an overview of what you’ll see if you stop by. Then stay tuned for a segment on the Spongy Moth (formerly known as the gypsy moth) with Dede Terns-Thorpe and Jackie Hayden (Pests and Pathogens).This forest pest defoliated many trees last summer and this episode may help you to understand what can be done to manage any reoccurrence. Finally, Dirr’s Manual of Woody Landscape Plants is the topic of Tools of the Trade with Joan Satterlee. This ‘go-to’ guide helps you learn to identify and help these plants thrive.
Hosts: Tim Kennelty and Jean Thomas
Guest: Linda Levitt
Photo by Tim Kennelty
Production Support:: Linda Aydlett and Teresa Golden
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April 28, 2022
Join the podcast co-founders with a lively discussion about the dreaded poison ivy. Learn how to identify it, control it, and treat your symptoms should you be allergic to its oils. Then the focus of Good Plant/Bad Plant with Tim Kennelty is Serviceberry and Invasive Bittersweet. Are your plants looking for a friend? Deven Russ (Hits and Myths) discusses the realities of companion planting.
Photo by: Tim Kennelty
Production Support from: Linda Aydlett, Teresa Golden, Dorian Hyland, Mary Ann Iaccino, Deven Connely, and Sandra Linnell
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