Garden Gossip Home & Garden

It's all about Backyarding and Outdoor Living on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Garden Gossip & Tree Talk" Show, with Kris Kiser, President of the Turf Mutt Foundation. From deciding what kind of outdoor space suits your lifestyle to what plants and trees to grow in your garden to make that space happen, this segment covers the joys and health benefits of gardening and backyarding, and how it creates a safe habitat for birds and wildlife, while providing a fun place for kids and pets to play in. Learn more about the Turf Mutt Foundation and check out their tips on how to Create the Perfect Outdoor Living Space here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/how-to-create-the-perfect-outdoor-living-and-work-room/ Special thank you to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera. View her online gallery here: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode of Big Blend Radio was recorded onsite at Greenwood's Year 'Round Christmas, a wonderful shop full of ornaments and seasonal collectibles in historic downtown Gladewater, the Antique Capital of East Texas. Don Greenwood talks about his store and shares some of the legends behind Christmas ornaments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Garden Gossip show, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her adventures in Bloedel Reserve, a heavenly oasis on Bainbridge Island in Washington State. One of USA Today’s 2020 Top Ten Botanical Gardens, Bloedel’s vision is “To provide refreshment and tranquility in the presence of natural beauty.” The Reserve is a horticultural treasure that has been internationally recognized for its refined gardens, natural landscapes and preserved forests. Read Debbie' article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/discover-a-heavenly-oasis-at-bloedel-reserve/ Featured music is “Mori-Forest Song” by Yagull. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Garden Gossip Show, Patricia Evans gives an overview Longwood Gardens. Located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Longwood Gardens is the most visited public garden in America, and spans 1,100 acres featuring 20 indoor gardens, 20 outdoor gardens, meadows, and woodlands showcasing more than 11,000 types of plants. In addition, Longwood is home to the most significant fountain collection in North America, featuring 3 fountain gardens and countless individual fountains throughout the Gardens. More: https://longwoodgardens.org/ Featured music is “Orchids & Waterfalls” by Michael and Spider. Thanks to the suggestion by Brad and Cindy Eck of nearby Wild Wisteria B&B, Longwood Gardens was a recent Pennsylvania destination on Big Blend’s Love Your Parks Tour. https://www.wildwisteriabnb.com/ Thank you to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera for sponsoring this episode. https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Garden Gossip show, Monique Allen, Founder & Creative Director of The Garden Continuum, discusses her new book, “Stop Landscaping, Start Life-Scaping: A Guide to Ending the Rush-rush, Humdrum Approach to Landscape Development & Care.” More: https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/ To get Monique’s “Picking Plants” e-Book, text the word “Plant” to 38470. Featured music is “Rock Gardens, Swimming Pools & Barbecues” from the album “Perfume of Creosote: Desert Exotic Part 1” by Michael and Spider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.