Explore every episode of the podcast Garden Dilemmas, Delights & Discoveries
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| Ep 181. Don't Be a Fig Pig - Give a Fig | 20 Oct 2024 | 00:14:52 | |
Mary Stone shares a story about a fig tree in Cape May, NJ, sporting an invitation to help yourself. But a sign saying "Don't be a Fig Pig" reminds her of picking daffodils as a young child and being scolded for it. Then recounts the saga of overwintering a fig tree given as a rite of passage after marrying that didn't end well. But it wasn't that she didn't give a fig, leading to the memory of humorous banter with her dear mom about the word "shit." Mary concludes by encouraging listeners to think about their past, the tears, and the laughter, and while some memories of tough times can be hard to revisit, there are good things, sometimes remarkable things, that grow from them. Thank you for tuning in! Links to related Episodes and Blog Posts: Don't be a Fig Pig– Blog Post Ep 180. Overview of The Lesson of the Leaf Root Pruning and Journey of Growth – Blog Post 8888 I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories and your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone. Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer
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| Ep 180. Overview of The Lesson of the Leaf | 06 Oct 2024 | 00:12:52 | |
In this episode, Mary Stone shares an overview of her upcoming book, The Lesson of the Leaf: How Nature, Gardens (and Rescue Dogs) Help Heal and Grow Your Life. A journey from loneliness and loss to love and hope, inspired by the wisdom her beloved brother left behind. She reflects on the significance of the number 180 (Episode 180), linking 1 - 8 to Infinity with the One and the number zero with new beginnings. Mary invites listeners to participate by sharing suggestions or stories with her via email at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. Thanks for tuning in. Links to related Episodes and Blog Posts: Overview of the Lesson of the Leaf– Blog Post Ep 37. Merry Season of Love Over Fear Ep 20. Unexpected Furry Messenger, Father John's Memorial Garden 8888 I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories and your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone. Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer
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| Ep 171. Fistfuls of Pinecones Bring Happiness | 28 Jul 2024 | 00:10:09 | |
In this episode, I share a charming scene of a young girl gathering pinecones by the fistful outside the Runway Café bringing her and me such happiness. May we all cherish our fists of treasures, living with gratitude for the beautiful gifts in our lives. We wrap up with an exchange on the side of the road about Cornflowers often mistaken for Bachelor Buttons and the origin of Cornflowers on the original Corning Ware plates. I hope you enjoy the story. Thank you for tuning in. Related Stories & Helpful Links: The Secret Life of Pinecones – Blog Post Ep 92. The Secret Life of Pinecones Bachelor Buttons vs. Chicory Look-alikes - Blog Post Ep 119. Bachelor Buttons vs. Chicory Look-alike 8888 I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories and your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone. Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer
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| Ep 81. Bulbs Extending Blooms & Deterring Squirrels | 06 Nov 2022 | 00:10:30 | |
In this episode, Mary Stone discusses an assortment of spring flowering bulbs to extend the bloom, as shared by my friend and design colleague Marty Carson from Three Seasons. We also discuss speedy ways to plant them. Then we wrap up with Phil's Squirrel Dilemma, worthy of a standup comedy act. And how to prevent squirrels from digging up your bulbs. Also, a sidenote about Patti Doell's technique at Little Big Farm involves bulb bouncing back to a previous story on No-till Gardening—perhaps coining a new phrase: Low-till Gardening. Link to Related Stories: Patti Doell of Little Big Farm, a cut flower farm, story on No-Till Gardening Link to Brent & Becky's Bulb Website *** I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. Thanks so much for tuning in :^) You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 80. Halloween History & Sycamore Ghosts | 30 Oct 2022 | 00:08:24 | |
In this episode, we share Halloween's History and the legends of Sycamore Trees, also known as the Ghosts of the Forest. We talk about the magnificence of Sycamore, one of our largest hardwood trees, and the happy ghosts circling a massive one in Hope Township, NJ. We wrap up with creating garden ghosts - my humorous ritual of covering potted gardens with sheets to protect them from frost. This year, I let nature do her thing. There's freedom in that.
Link to Related Stories: My garden ghost routine - the preamble to Overwintering Potted Gardens The Legend of Marigolds and the Day of the Dead. *** I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. Thanks so much for tuning in :^) You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 79. Fall Needle Drop of Renewal | 23 Oct 2022 | 00:08:09 | |
Seeing evergreens drop needles often triggers concern. It's kind of like an abundance of hairs in your shower drain. But Fall Needle Drop is normal. We wrap up this episode with an analogy of Fall Leaf and Needle Drop and the renewal of the cells in our body and skin. We are always in transition. It's part of what we can count on in this life - change. May we find comfort in the cycles of the seasons. Link to Related Stories: *** I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. Thanks so much for tuning in :^) You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 78. Boxwood Dilemmas & Connie’s Garden Delights | 16 Oct 2022 | 00:09:54 | |
This episode features a special garden visit with Connie Kleindienst and her daughter Susan Meagher, a new neighbor and friend. Susan mentioned her Mom's boxwoods are showing signs of disease. So, I offered to drop by primarily to meet her Mom and witness their mother-daughter connection in the garden. We chat about symptoms and remedies of the boxwood dilemmas, such as Boxwood Blight, caused by a fungus, and Boxwood Leaf Miner, an insect. But Connie's boxwood dilemma is likely Volutella. Fortunately, Connie's dilemma is early, and the avid gardener at eighty-nine years young will be on top of the remedy to prevent the spread of the fungus. Boxwood Dilemmas & Garden Delights Boxwood Blight Coming to Town? Native Plants, especially Oaks, are Essential *** Kind listeners, I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 77. Edible Fungi and Fairy Rings | 09 Oct 2022 | 00:09:13 | |
My neighbor ate his volleyball – a Giant Puffball Mushroom, that is. I have one, too, that I've been monitoring in amazement, but eating it didn't occur to me. It turns out they are delicious. In this episode, we chat about how to prepare Giant Puffball Mushrooms (Calvatia gigantean) and other edible fungi that are easy to ID. Then we talk about Fairy Rings –circles of fungus that grow outward a few inches to several feet a year. Mushrooms, some edible, can develop outside of the rings after periods of heavy rain. Plus, there's fun folklore about Fairy Rings. I'd love to hear about fungi you have found to feast upon. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. Thanks so much for tuning in :^) Link to Related Stories: Another story featuring Craig's garden dilemmas - Willows Gone Wild Other helpful links: Cabin Life.com's The Foolproof Four: Edible Wild Mushrooms *** Kind listeners, I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 76. Mary Reynolds and Nurturing Nature | 02 Oct 2022 | 00:09:27 | |
In this episode, we chat about Dare to be Wild, a movie based on the youngest gold medal winner of the Chelsea Flower Show and Mary Reynolds' love of the land. If we each do our part in nurturing nature in the bit of land we are blessed to live on, we can heal our dear earth—one garden at a time. We wrap up with my family gathering - a baby shower held at a llama farm. My sister's son and his wife are expecting a child in December. Dot handed me a bin of mom's treasures as we were leaving. Amongst them is a hand-typed document dated 1940 of Christmas Designs from Natural Materials with Conservation Laws courtesy of the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State. Dear old mom gave me my garden start. I'd love to hear who gave you yours. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. Thanks so much for tuning in :^) Link to Related Stories: Mary Reynolds and Nurturing Nature Other helpful links: American Horticultural Society's – list of Native Plant Societies North Creek Nurseries links to suggested resources *** Kind listeners, I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 75. Designing Seasonal Garden Layers | 25 Sep 2022 | 00:07:08 | |
In this episode, we chat about a presentation given by Claudia West, author of Planting in a Post-Wild World, about the importance of layering plant communities and designing garden layers. "Plant more plants" was music to my ears – you'll see why! Link to Related Stories: Native Plants for Native Pollinators Native Plants, especially Oaks, are Essential – featuring Doug Talamy's book The Nature of Oaks. Other helpful links: American Horticultural Society's – list of Native Plant Societies North Creek Nurseries links to suggested resources *** Kind listeners, I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 74. Native Plants for Native Pollinators | 18 Sep 2022 | 00:09:45 | |
While director of Rutgers Gardens in New Jersey, Bruce Crawford gave a talk, he coined Sexy Native Plants. He's now with Willowwood Arboretum bringing a reflection on his presentation about Native Plants for Native Pollinators (the G-rated version – smile). We chat about sources to find more native plants specific to your area. Such as my go-to book by Doug Tallamy: Bringing Nature Home- How you can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants. And other helpful sources such as plant lists provided by Native Plant Societies. Link to Related Stories: Native Plants for Native Pollinators Native Plants, especially Oaks, are Essential – featuring Doug Talamy's book The Nature of Oaks. Other helpful links: American Horticultural Society's – list of Native Plant Societies *** Kind listeners, I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 73. Delights in my Dry Summer Garden | 11 Sep 2022 | 00:10:38 | |
I invite you to walk with me to find the delights in my dry summer garden. There are garden treasures despite the drought, such as the tiny yet plentiful baby Bottlebrush Buckeyes, polka-dotted Tuliptree leaves, a Mother Earth Face pot sporting forest grass bangs, and a hat of brunette snakeroot. The Best of Show sharing their happy faces as summer ends is an afterthought of sunflower seeds stuck in pots. Yes, the leaves are a tad tattered. But let's not scrutinize things so closely. Instead, look at the big picture and marvel over the magnificence. Enjoy your garden. Enjoy the Garden of Life. Link to Related Stories: Delights in my Dry Summer Garden Treasured Tuliptrees *** Kind listeners, I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 72. Beauty and Beast of Roses | 04 Sep 2022 | 00:09:35 | |
After meeting Stephen Scannilello and purchasing his book A Year of Roses, my love-hate relationship for the Beauty and Beast of roses turned to respect. As you may guess, the fairytale Beauty and the Beast has something to do with it. We chat about how to fertilize and care for roses, the benefits of planting Knockout Roses, and a favored climbing rose, Rosa' Dr. Van Fleet.' The episode wraps up an outlook on Rose Leafhoppers leading to a life lesson shared by Beauty and the Beast - one should not judge another on appearances. Link to Related Stories: *** Kind listeners, I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 170. Early Acorn Drop - Lessons of Letting Go | 21 Jul 2024 | 00:09:42 | |
An entertaining exchange about the possible Causes of an Abundance of Acorns Dropping Early leads to Lessons in Letting Go. Nearby Oak trees were defoliated by Spongy Moths, formerly called Gypsy Moths, and could be the cause. We chat about the origin of Spongy Moths and the reasons for the name change. Thank you for tuning in. Related Stories & Helpful Links: Early Acorn Drop – Lessons of Letting Go – Blog Post Native Plants, especially Oaks, are Essential -Blog Post Ep 35. Leaf Therapy, Essential Oaks NPR's article Insect Experts Will Change The Name Of The 'Gypsy Moth' and 'Gypsy Ant' (July 2021) Ep 96. Mending Fences with Forsythia – the saga of Susan's neighbor mentioned in the intro. 8888 I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories and your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone. Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer
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| Ep 71. Diehard Campers - Tent & Webworms | 28 Aug 2022 | 00:09:58 | |
Have you noticed what looks like cotton candy decorating trees? I thought they were Eastern Tent Caterpillars, also called Tent Worms, we see in spring. But the white webs are Fall Webworms –Tent Worms' close cousins. Think of them as Diehard Campers with a nifty lifecycle instead of a threat. Besides, the native insects are a food source for our beautiful birds, adorable toads, and beneficial insects. It's true, though; they can be rather icky when they fall on your plate at a barbeque. And so, we chat about safe ways to remedy them if need be. We wrap up the episode with a hilarious story of brother Rick's rose dilemma once caused by Tent Capterpilars until a Scarlet & Green Leafhopper hopped in. Link to Related Stories: Fall Webworm vs. Eastern Tent Caterpillars *** Kind listeners, I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 70. Planting a Steep Woodland Garden | 21 Aug 2022 | 00:10:08 | |
In this episode, we chat about Stephanie's severe back slope overlooking a magnificent forest - a dilemma for those who wish to meander amongst the trees. That's where a steep woodland garden comes in. We talk about perfect plants for a hillside woodland garden, the delightful day of digging them in, and tips on planting on a hillside. We wrap up the episode with a story about a cherished Red Maple planted by my sister on a hillside when our dear Mom was living with her. It endured severe damage and recovered after becoming half a tree. Plants genuinely are resilient, especially with the love and admiration of caregivers. Link to Related Stories: Planting a Steep Woodland Garden *** Kind listeners, I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 69. Origin of Dog Days of Summer | 14 Aug 2022 | 00:08:39 | |
Join me and a loud chorus of cicadas during an extremely dry heat wave, leading to a story about the Origin of the Dog Days of Summer & Sweating like a Pig that may surprise you. But before we dig into why it's called the Dog Days, the episode starts with an update about an adored beech tree that dropped an enormous limb. (You may recall we spoke about Beloved Mr. Beach in Episode 45.) A sad day, but like all of us, trees need to stay balanced. We end with a reflection of Miss Ellie and Jolee cooling themselves in the garden during the Dog Days of Summer, bringing to mind a gifted plaque with a poem by an anonymous writer after Miss Ellie passed. Link to Related Stories: Origin of Dog Days & Sweating Like a Pig Watering Distressed Plants is much like Watering New Plant Babies About Mr. Beech in Beloved Beech Trees About a cherished Pet Memorial Celebration in a previous story titled Forest Bathing Link to a story about Miss Ellie Mae, my Unexpected Furry Messenger *** Kind listeners, I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 68. Gift of Meadows & Mountain Mint | 07 Aug 2022 | 00:10:20 | |
An invitation to a pool party inspires gathering flowers from the garden to bring to the hosts. One of the lovelies, Mountain Mint, reminds me of a walk in the meadow with my birder buddy and naturalist I look forward to sharing with you. Plus, we chat about other magnificent meadow plants and wrap up with a tale of wildlife visitors; Dennis Briede has a unique way of re-counting. Link to Related Stories: Gift of Meadows & Mountain Mint Link to Stephanies Front Lawn Alternative and Steep Woodand Garden The more extended version of A Walk in the Meadow *** Kind listeners, I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 67. Garden Blessings with Rosemary De Trolio | 31 Jul 2022 | 00:10:17 | |
In this episode, we share stories of garden blessings with Rosemary DeTrolio while visiting her garden in Hope, NJ—a serene plot of vegetables and flowers planted by an extraordinary lady whose calling is to help others grow their spirit. We wrap up the visit with Rosemary's beautiful story of garden blessings hidden in a sugar baby watermelon. Link to Related Stories: Sharing Garden Blessings with Rosemary For more about Rosemary DeTrolio- Hands of Light by Rosemary *** Kind listeners, I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 66. Chipmunk Remedies and Legends | 24 Jul 2022 | 00:09:34 | |
In this episode, you'll giggle over the story of Jolee's big dig, inspiring a chat about chipmunk remedies. Then comes an Iroquois legend of a bear and a chipmunk leading to why chipmunks sport three stripes – a lesson to children about bullying. Imagine if there weren't any scars or stripes. Perhaps it's a lesson adults can learn too. Link to Related Stories: Chipmunk Remedies & Legends Link to an unabridged version of the Chipmunk and a Bear, An Iroquois Legend *** I love to hear about your garden and nature stories, kind listeners. And, thoughts about what you'd like to listen to and learn about on future podcast episodes? Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. Thank you for tuning in :^) And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 65. It's a Small World, Japanese Beetles | 17 Jul 2022 | 00:09:55 | |
In this episode, we talk about the lifecycle of the invasive yet beautiful Japanese Beetles and safe remedies to control them -- some may not be for the queasy at heart, but they are sure to bring a laugh. (Hint- you may be more cautious about drinking a margarita :^) We then chat about how Japanese Beetles made their way here during the 1916 World's Fair. And a reflection of the powerful lyrics of It's a Small World (after all), debuted in the 1964 New York World's Fair, and how we can help grow our small world into a bigger world of kindness and love. Link to Related Stories: Safely Controlling Japanese Beetles Link to St. Gabriel Organics Milky Spore Powder and Bonide Japanese Beetle Killer with Pyrethrin Link to It's a Small World (After All) by The Sherman Brothers *** I look forward to sharing more garden and nature stories from you, kind listeners. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 64. Visions of the Red-Shouldered Hawk | 10 Jul 2022 | 00:08:26 | |
The episode starts with a bounceback to last week’s news of a robins nest in my Doulbefile Viburnum, leading to the saga of a Red-Shouldered Hawk stalking the nest. We chat about the call and behavior of the magnificent bird, learning that Red-Shouldered Hawks are Messengers of Vision. The story ends with outcomes of Hope. Link to Related Stories: Visions of the Red-Shouldered Hawk For more about Red-Shouldered Hawks, visit The Cornell Lab All About Birds. I look forward to sharing more garden and nature stories from you, kind listeners. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 63. Magical Trail of Renewal | 03 Jul 2022 | 00:09:16 | |
This episode starts with the news of a robins nest in my Doulbefile Viburnum, a frequented nesting spot. Robins represent renewal leading to a story about a Magical Trail of Renewal—a trail atop Camelback Ski Mountian I call the Top of the World. You'll walk with me and hear about nature's glorious landscape, a personal journey of recovery, and the four paws that have shared the path. We wrap up with a reflection on Independence Day and our freedom to grow in the garden of life. Link to Related Stories: Robins of Renewal in the Garden More about Big Pocono State Park, I call the Top of the World :^) I look forward to sharing more garden and nature stories from you, kind listeners. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 62. Rethinking Weeds & Invasive Plants | 26 Jun 2022 | 00:10:22 | |
A walk on the road with Jolee leads to a story of a neighbor tackling Japanese Knotweed, known to be invasive, though beautiful and beneficial to pollinators. We chat about how beekeepers make good use of Knotweed. Afterward, Jolee rests in a patch of Crown Vetch. Farmers once used it as a cover crop, and municipalities and homeowners planted Crown Vetch to secure slopes. Now it's considered invasive in many places, though pollinators adore them too. We wrap up chatting about Barberry & Butterfly Bush, once eagerly planted in landscapes and now are on invasive plant lists. Then we shift the paradigm by propagating new varieties and perhaps begin rethinking how we view invasive weeds and plants. Link to Related Stories: September Roadside Beauties I look forward to sharing more garden and nature stories from you, kind listeners. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 169. Safe Alternatives to Harmful Weed Killers | 14 Jul 2024 | 00:10:23 | |
A long-standing client considered using Roundup to tend to the weeds in his patio and walkway. Instead, I shared Safe Alternatives to Harmful Weed Killers. In this episode, I share bits of our 15-year history of working together, including reflections on Andrew's youngest daughter helping to tickle the roots of perennials on planting day. Jessica, now 22, will join her siblings to attend their father's wedding. Knowing all he did to raise his children in their family home warms my heart. Life is a journey of hardships followed by joys if we trust and allow things to unfold while living in gratitude, even during tough times. Related Stories & Helpful Links: Safe Alternatives to Harmful Weed Killers – Blog Post Holy Moly Rose Remedies – Blog Post Ep 163. Holy Moly Rose Remedies Glyphosate Report by Bayer Jul 1, 2024 New York Times article about Monsanto / Bayer Roundup Lawsuit Settlements by Maureen Farrell (Dec. 6, 2023) I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories and your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone. Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer
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| Ep 61. A Story of Treasured Tuliptrees | 19 Jun 2022 | 00:11:20 | |
While walking Jolee, I came upon a flower of a Tuliptree attached to a cluster of leaves. The culprit —squirrels, as we spoke about in Episode 15 – Litter of Tree Tips. Relishing the flower inspires a story of two treasured Tuliptrees, a Momma Tuliptree and a volunteer Baby — a story of resilience. Links to Related Columns: More about the benefits of Tuliptrees on the Arbor Day Foundation website And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 60. Watering New Plant Babies | 12 Jun 2022 | 00:10:04 | |
I adore helping clients design their gardens, procure plants, and place them. Then comes coaching on watering their new plant babies. This week's episode features Kathy & Sean and their charming pup Hank who supervised the installation :^) And how-to tips on Watering your New Plant Babies. And, a tidbit on Zero-scaping, the trendy phonetic spelling of xeriscaping; also known as drought-tolerant or smart-scaping. Links to Related Columns: I look forward to sharing more garden and nature stories from you, kind listeners. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 59. Memorial Parade & Significance of Poppies | 05 Jun 2022 | 00:10:22 | |
In this episode, we share reflections from the Blairstown Memorial Parade. While we honor veterans who gave their lives protecting our safety and freedom, there is also a deep sadness over the physical and mental repercussions many veterans of war endure. We also talk about poppies, the official flower of the American Legion, and National Poppy Day, the day before Memorial Day. The significance of poppies adds to the honor and beauty of growing them in your garden. Let us hope and pray for a future of peace. Link to Related Columns: Memorial Day of Remembrance & Hope History of Veterans Day Poppies Meaning of Memorial Day – A Little Hope
I look forward to sharing more garden and nature stories from you, kind listeners. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 58. Flora & Reflections from Blue Mountain Lake | 29 May 2022 | 00:11:05 | |
We recently hiked Blue Mountain Lake, part of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, filled with flora and reflections of what once was and what may come if redesignated as a national park. There's irony in the glorious beauty amid the sadness of homes lost due to the Tocks Island Dam debacle in the 1950s. And there's a lesson; we merely borrow the land on which we live. And hopefully, take respectful care of it while we do. Link to Related Columns: Flora & Reflections from Blue Mountain Lake And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 57. Mystery of Mutating Alberta Spruce | 22 May 2022 | 00:10:42 | |
Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives. We begin this episode walking together and visiting the brook on which I live for a bit of reflection – and drop a leaf in the water sharing the Lesson of the Leaf my brother Bill left behind. Then we talk about the mystery of mutating Alberta Spruce, how it magically came to be, and how it can revert to its origin. While natural genetic mutation can be beneficial, turning into a lovely specimen plant such as Alberta Spruce, genetic mutations can be harmful. I end the story on a personal note about my nephew Austin's wife, Sammi, asking for prayers. Thank you, kind listeners. Link to Related Columns: I look forward to sharing more garden and nature stories from you, kind listeners. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 56. Repurposing Pots & Bags into Benches | 15 May 2022 | 00:09:08 | |
Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives. New rules about single-use plastic and paper bags put me into a tizzy; I'm embarrassed to confess. Especially since brown bags are as recyclable as cardboard boxes- used excessively in online shopping. Plus, plastic bags are recyclable too and made into benches and composite decks. But sadly, not everyone or every town recycles. In this episode, Devin of Race Farm Market in Blairstown, NJ, shares encouragement that the new bag rules could be good for our dear earth. Plus, she shares repurposing garden pots and tidbits on the best time to plant annuals and vegetables. Link to Related Columns: Repurposing Pots & Bags to Benches I look forward to sharing more garden and nature stories from you, kind listeners. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 55. Why Weeping Cherry Weep | 08 May 2022 | 00:08:32 | |
Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives. It's fascinating to learn Why Weeping Cherry Weep and why sometimes they revert to straight stems with different color flowers, thanks to the wisdom shared by Ben Jansen of E. P. Jansen Nursery and Nancy Buley of J Frank Schmidt and Sons. Link to Related Column: Reverting Weeping Cherry About E. P. Jansen Nursery and J Frank Schmidt and Sons And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 54. Sharing Comfort & Dividing Perennials | 01 May 2022 | 00:09:28 | |
Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives. Perennials are emerging, inviting us to divide them to share with others, reminding me of a column long ago worthy of a refresher about Dividing Perennials. Then I share the story of a family of foxes Jolee came upon the weekend of Comfort Zone Camp, a grief camp for kids, where they learn they are not alone in the world. Reminding me of a cherished book: The Boy, the mole, the fox and the Horse is "meant for everyone whether you are eight or eighty," Charlie Mackesy writes, sharing comfort and wisdom such as asking for help is brave, a theme at Comfort Zone Camp too. Links to Related Columns: Charlie Mackesy: Sharing Comfort & Perennials I look forward to sharing more garden and nature stories from you, kind listeners. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 53. Shaping Up With Forsythia | 24 Apr 2022 | 00:09:57 | |
Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives. Forsythia is one of the first shrubs to bloom, welcoming spring. We chat about maintaining its natural fountain shape rather than sporting funky haircuts. And how, to my surprise, a hedgerow of golden forsythia at the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice changed my view of forsythia groomed into a hedge. Then we talk about organic corn gluten—an environmentally friendly pre-emergent for annual weed control. The time to apply corn gluten is when forsythia is in bloom. Link to the related columns: Forsythia at the Home for Hospice I look forward to sharing more garden and nature stories from you, kind listeners. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page
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| Ep 52. Pussy Willows Bring New Beginnings | 17 Apr 2022 | 00:09:51 | |
Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives. Last week's chat about Plants Between Nooks & Crannies led to other suggestions from you, kind listeners, including Hens and Chicks, that we share in this episode. Then we talk about a favorite early spring plant: Pussy Willows and the Legends about Pussy Willows you'll enjoy. Plus, a story about Gloria's bouncing baby willow grown for her daughter's new home and how you can root and plant a baby willow too. Link to the related columns: Rooting and Planting Willow Branches Sedum & Succulent Garden is mentioned in the episode regarding hens and chicks.
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| Ep 168. Pollinators Love No-Mow Clover Lawns | 07 Jul 2024 | 00:10:21 | |
I recently designed a low-maintenance garden. Around it, we planted a pollinator-friendly lawn alternative: a combination of No-Mow Lawn and Micro-clover Seed Mix and No-Mow Flowering Lawn Seed Mix from American Meadows. Thank you for tuning in. Related Stories & Helpful Links: Clover Lawn Alternative - Blog Post Ep 82. Gift of Pawpaw Trees – mentioned in the intro What's a Pawpaw Tree? Blog Post Planting Pawpaw Seeds Blog Post Link to American Meadows 8888 I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories and your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone. Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer
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| Ep 51. Plants for Nooks & Crannies | 10 Apr 2022 | 00:09:50 | |
Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives. Last week's talk about cleaning paths and patios without harming plants raises the question of favorite Plants between Nooks and Crannies. In this episode, we share my favs that found their way on their own and how you can encourage volunteers too. And other plants ideal for nooks and crannies, some safe for barefooted traffic. Plus, a tidbit on the glory of the Lotus Effect in the garden. Link to the related columns: Favorite Plants between Steppingstones Planting Following Nature (also featured in Ep 26 of the podcast) I look forward to sharing more garden and nature stories from you, kind listeners. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone
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| Ep 50. Sure-footed Spring Gardening Tips | 03 Apr 2022 | 00:09:51 | |
Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives. Last week's chat about Leaving Lichen and Moss Be brought a rally of like-minded folks (yay). But there can be safety concerns of slippage on walks and patios. This episode talks about ways to clean walkways and patios while preserving the plants in the nooks and crannies. And other Early Spring Gardening Tips, including snippets from a Honey-do List sure to bring a smile. Link to the related columns – Safely Clean Stone Patios, Spring Garden Honey-Do's, And a throwback to a story in Episode 12 – Clover Lawn Alternative I look forward to sharing more garden and nature stories from you, kind listeners. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 49. A Soft Spot for Lichen & Moss | 27 Mar 2022 | 00:09:35 | |
Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives. Each spring, mostly from neat and tidies, the intention to remove moss or lichen from walls and walks comes up. But unless causing a hazard, I coach folks to leave lichen and moss be. In this episode, you’ll grow to like lichen, an intriguing organism that is much like an air plant. And laugh at a funny text exchange about removing moss madness. Link to the related columns – Liking Lichen, Removing Moss Madness, and Let Lichen and Moss be. I look forward to sharing more garden and nature stories from you, kind listeners. Please email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone
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| Ep 48. Gardens Inspire Love - Lessons from Louise Hay | 20 Mar 2022 | 00:09:52 | |
Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives. Last week's chat about personal growth with houseplants came with a struggle of self-doubt. Then came a recording by Louise Hay sharing her 10 Essential Steps to Loving Yourself, with an analogy to starting a garden that will inspire you. Plus Link to Louise Hay's talk - How to love yourself 10 steps to loving yourself Louise Hay-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9m8FQ6EHV8 I'd love to hear about how gardens, nature, or plants have contributed to your growth, too, by emailing me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page
Thank you for sharing the garden of life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
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| Ep 47. Personal Growth with Houseplants | 13 Mar 2022 | 00:10:34 | |
Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives. I've mentioned the idea of sharing the history of houseplants enjoyed for decades. Well, it turned into a story about personal growth with houseplants — with reflections that I hope will encourage and inspire you too. One of the beautiful outcomes of transitions and challenging times is growth and healing — A thought-provoking analogy to consider with the changes in growth in our houseplants. Link to the related column – Personal Growth with Houseplants. And Lesson of the Leaf. I'd love to hear about plants that have contributed to your growth, too, by emailing me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone
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| Ep 46. The Gift of Cut Flowers | 06 Mar 2022 | 00:10:52 | |
Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives. I always feel bad when cut flowers fade, having to toss them in the compost pile when a houseplant gift lasts for years. In this episode, I share a story from Ken Roberts, a dear friend and singing partner at the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice, who brings a new light to the joy of receiving the gift of cut flowers-- A story that will warm your heart. Link to the related column – The Joy of Receiving Cut Flowers I look forward to sharing more stories that come from you, kind listeners. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone
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| Ep 45. Beloved Mr. Beech | 27 Feb 2022 | 00:10:55 | |
One of the gems from The Book of Hope we chatted about last week is Jane Goodall's closest childhood friend, Beech, a beech tree. You see, I have a Mr. Beech, too. Then, we wrap up our chat with a message of hope from Jane Goodall, reflecting on the havoc and heroes of the pandemic and joys sure to bring a smile. Helpful Links & Related Stories Episode 44. Nature‘s Inspiration in The Book of Hope Humboldt Penguins visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum
I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. Thanks so much for tuning in. You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone. Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life, Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer
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| Ep 44. Nature‘s Inspiration in The Book of Hope | 20 Feb 2022 | 00:09:38 | |
Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives. In this episode, we chat about The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams. Essentially the inspirational book is a dialog with Jane Goodall about her reasons for hope despite the world's increasing troubles. The subtitle— A Survival Guide for Trying Times, but merely surviving seems sad. I like to think of it as A Guide to Growing Hope instead. Most known for her study of chimpanzees and her mission to protect them by protecting their habitats, Goodall's words will assure you that we still have time to save the natural world and improve the environment. She explains that each of us can make a difference by taking action. And by doing so, you'll inspire others to do the same. Link to the related column - Growing Hope-The Book of Hope Link to Jane Goodall Institute https://janegoodall.org/ and Roots and Shoots https://www.rootsandshoots.org/
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| Ep 43. Birch Tree's Strength in Flexibility | 13 Feb 2022 | 00:10:56 | |
When you think about it, the most resilient things in nature are soft and pliable, like blades of grass that bounce back after being trampled. And trees that sway with the wind, enduring severe storms, heavy snow, or ice. Birch trees, one of my favs, have a reputation of being soft-wooded and prone to damage when the opposite is true. There's strength in flexibility as it enhances endurance —wisdom for all of us. https://askmarystone.com/birch-trees-strength-in-flexibility/ I look forward to sharing more stories that come from you, kind listeners. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone
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| Ep 42. Encouraging the Seasons of Growth | 06 Feb 2022 | 00:08:37 | |
Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives. You may recall our chat inspired by Cheryl. She started avocado seeds in water as a science experiment to encourage her daycare center kids to grow interested in plants (featured in Episode 39). Since then, a story of a magical avocado tree came to me through a dear friend who brings with it the wisdom of encouragement. https://askmarystone.com/a-magical-avocado-tree/ I look forward to sharing more stories that come from you, kind listeners. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone
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| Ep 167. The Gift of a Giant Umbrella Pine | 30 Jun 2024 | 00:15:49 | |
In this episode, we share a visit to the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morristown, NJ, which came with an extraordinary surprise—the arrival of the Gift of a Giant Umbrella Pine. The story includes insights from those involved in the arrival: Bruce Crawford, Kristen Prommel, Mark Adelle, and Lori Jenssen. Plus, a tour of other treasures in the Conifer Collection. We wrap up reflecting on a special onlooker, a two-year-old boy who teaches us no matter our age, if we encounter unexpected things, watch and marvel, because wonder is the beginning of wisdom. I hope you enjoy the story. Thank you for tuning in. Related Stories & Helpful Links: Gentle Strength of Umbrella Pine – Blog Post Ep 87. Gentle Strength of Umbrella Pine Lessons from Braiding Sweetgrass. – Blog Post Ep 165. Lessons from Braiding Sweetgrass Wonders of Willowwood Arboretum – Blog Post Ep 161. Wonders of Willowwood with Bruce Crawford
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| Ep 41. Inventorying Gardens and our Lives | 30 Jan 2022 | 00:07:52 | |
Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives. It occurs to me that our life cycles are much like the cycles of nature and seasons, which inspired the story I'd like to share with you today. And while winter is a perfect time to inventory gardens (and our lives) in my neck of the woods, wherever you are, there's always an ideal time. https://askmarystone.com/inventorying-gardens-and-our-lives/ I look forward to sharing more stories that come from you, kind listeners. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone
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| Ep 40. The Coretta Scott King Forest | 23 Jan 2022 | 00:07:49 | |
Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives. Martin Luther King's Day honors a great man. In preparation, I dug through the internet maze to learn more about the advocate of equality, looking for a connection to gardens or nature to share with you today. Along with that comes a reflection you will enjoy. https://askmarystone.com/coretta-scott-king-forest/ I look forward to sharing more stories that come from you, kind listeners. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone
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| Ep 39. The Magic of Sprouting Avocado Seeds | 16 Jan 2022 | 00:07:59 | |
Welcome to our chat from the screen porch about garden and nature stories that help heal and grow our lives. In this episode, Jolee pulls me towards Cheryl as she grabs her mail, resulting in a lovely chat leading to her avocado dilemma. It’s fun to revisit the magic of sprouting avocado seeds in water that brings with it life lessons :^). https://askmarystone.com/sprouting-avocado-seeds-in-water/ I look forward to sharing more stories that come from you, kind listeners. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone
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