Explore every episode of the podcast MaryBird's Backyard Garden
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| S2E22 The Buzz about Bees, Backyard Photography, and Tradescantia plant! | 18 Jun 2025 | 01:04:59 | |
Join us for a fun episode where Mary talks about all the Buzz on Bees! They are really incredible! Jeff talks backyard Photography - you will be surprised how many things you have in your backyard to photograph. The Tradescantia is our newest addition and Mary gives us some information on what it is and how best to grow it. As always we have our "What's New in the Garden" where we talk about our recent garden adventures or misadventures! Join us for another fun episode!! | |||
| S2E21 Chili Pequin, Japanese Beetles, Bottomless Containers, and Duborskian rice! | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:55:58 | |
Join us as we talk about our latest backyard adventures with a skunk, how the 3 Sisters in the garden are progressing, and how we used some of our garden bounty in the latest dinner dish! Mary talks Chili Pequin and how to start eradicating the Japanese Beetles as well as how to grow your next plant using a bottomless container! How about growing your own rice in the backyard - we got some info for you to get started. Join us for lots of good topics this week! | |||
| S2E20 The Spineless Prickly Pear, "Harvest Moon" shrub and Zonal Geraniums...oh my!! | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:47:40 | |
This week we cover our latest gardening adventures;
As always we have our "What's new in the Garden" and Jeff's Corner where we try to stump Mary with an Herb Quiz! Join us for a fun episode this week!! | |||
| S2E19 Vitex Tree, Trumpet Vines, Oshibana art, and the Chelsea Chop! | 28 May 2025 | 00:47:15 | |
We cover a lot of topics this week - join us as we talk about
As always we have our "What's new in the Garden" where we talk potatoes and onions. Jeff's Corner covers the fun Oshibana Art that you can do with garden flowers, and Mary tells us what's happening in the next week and what you should be looking to plant! Join us for a fun episode this week!! | |||
| S2E18 Wild Buffalo-Bur, Ancient Safflower, and Updates on the Garden! | 21 May 2025 | 00:44:15 | |
We talk about the wild Buffalo-Bur we found in the garden and the fascinating history of the Safflower (another plant we found this week) - it has a very interesting history and usage historically and today! We also talk about what we decided to do about our Roses that unfortunately had gotten diseases. We have a quick Jeff's Corner as well, so join us this week for a fun podcast with some cool facts! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey! If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you! | |||
| S2E17 Blue Oyster Mushrooms, Top 10 Common Yard Pests, and a trip to the Garden Center! | 14 May 2025 | 00:47:48 | |
Join us as Mary talks about her Mothers' Day Gift - a great growing box of Blue Oyster Mushrooms from the North Spore company. We discuss the top 10 Texas Yard Pests and how to identify and treat them and we talk about what we picked up on our trip to the garden center. As always we have our "What's New in the Garden" and what we have planned for our next garden adventures. Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you! | |||
| S2E16 The surprising Red Yucca, Tomato Talk, and What to start in the Garden this month! | 07 May 2025 | 00:47:57 | |
Let's talk about the Red Yucca, a hot weather loving bloomer. Tomatoes have more going on that meets the vine! We have a sneaky weed in the garden that Mary has finally identified and as usual we have our "What's New in the Garden" with some of this and that for you and what is ready to go into the garden this month. Join us for a fun episode! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you! | |||
| S2E15 The Dreaded Cocklebur, Texas Herbs, and Malabar Spinach! | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:50:35 | |
We are back in the studio from our 2 week driving adventure! Let's talk about the dreaded Cocklebur that gave us so much trouble with our puppies last year. We also talk Herbs in your garden, Malabar Spinach and Mary gives us a great reference book to check out. Join us as we talk "What's New in the Garden" and how the garden fared while we were traveling. Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you! | |||
| S2E14 We are in New England! Lets talk about the wonderful New England spring plants and flowers! | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:37:31 | |
We are in the great Northeast and have some wonderful information on the beautiful plants, flowers, and of course birds we have seen here in New England. Mary talks about the spectacular Forsythia, which arrives here like a bright yellow firecracker. We talk about the New Hampshire State tree - the White Birch, and did you know there is a beer that is made form the bark? Magnolia's, Skunk Cabbage, Crocuses, and Trillium - we even saw a groundhog close to where we stayed. Join us as we talk about the wonderful arrival of Spring in New England! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you! | |||
| S2E13 On the Road Again, Grow your own Tea Garden, and how about some Swiss Chard! | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:39:22 | |
We are on the road again, this time heading to the great North where the temps are quite a bit colder than home. Mary talks about growing a tea garden at home and some plants you can get started with that are easy to grow and would taste great in your tea. We also talk about "What's new in the Garden" and Mary has a great recipe to use your Swiss Chard with. Join us as we continue our gardening journey! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you! | |||
| S2E12 The unexpected Peppergrass plant, Victory Gardens, and new classes! | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:47:19 | |
Join us we talk "What's new in the Garden" and hear what we have been up to this week. Mary talks about the Peppergrass plant, an unexpectedly versatile, edible plant, and Jeff talks about the Victory Garden's of past and how they led to how we garden today. We also give an update on some classes we have signed up for that look to be very interesting and fun! Join us for some good garden talk and fun! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you! | |||
| S2E11 The Texas Bluebonnet, SVB Traps, and Wool Pellets! | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:45:50 | |
Join us as Mary gives some history on the Texas Bluebonnet, a State treasure. We also talk about a new product we are going to try - SVB (Squash Vine Borer) Traps, and what are Wool Pellets and why might you want to use them in your garden! We also have our regular "What's new in the Garden" and Jeff' Corner! Join us for a fun conversation. Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you! | |||
| S2E10 Is the Grass always greener somewhere else? Mary talks Lawns today! | 26 Mar 2025 | 01:04:27 | |
Mary takes us on a historical trip to talk about lawns, how they started, how they were maintained, and where are we today! Very interesting history of the lawn as well as how to care for our current lawns. Jeff plays "Stump the Birdy" and tries to stump Mary on some gardening questions. As always, we talk about "What's New in the Garden" and have some other fun tidbits for you. Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you! | |||
| S2E9 Florida Road Trip, Azaleas, and Barbados Cherry Bush! | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:31:07 | |
We are on a roadtrip to Florida! We talk about some of the plants we saw and especially the Azaleas and the Barbados Cherry Bush! Florida has a lot of different species that grow here and we have enjoyed seeing the colors of Florida! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you! | |||
| S2E8 Maximalist Gardening, Watering Grid System and How Do Trees Communicate | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:46:38 | |
Join us on this episode as we talk about the Garden In Minutes Grid watering system we installed and what we think of it. Mary talks about Maximalist Gardening, what it is and how we plan to try it this year. We also talk about how trees communicate, and it is pretty amazing how they can communicate with each other for defenses and to help each other. As always, we talk about "What's new in the Garden" where Mary updates us on her latest adventures! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you! | |||
| S2E7 Propagating Pelargoniums, The African Daisy, and What is the rarest flowers? | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:54:13 | |
Mary walks us through propagating a Zonal Geranium (Pelargoniums),with Jeff doing it real-time, and its care and planting. Information on the African or Bush Daisy, what it is, and how to best plant and care for it! Jeff asks the question "What are the rarest flowers in the world" with some interesting facts on them. We also have our weekly "What's new in the garden" and Mary gives us some tips on what should be going into the ground now! Join us for a fun episode! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you! | |||
| S2E6 Bicolor Iris, Plums, and Do you know what the largest plant is? | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:43:28 | |
Join us as we talk about the latest in the garden, Mary deep dives on the Bicolor Iris and Jeff's Corner asks the question of what are the largest plants and flowers? Spring is coming and Mary lets us know what's ready to start going in the ground to get ready for an awesome blooming season! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you! | |||
| S2E5 Baby it's Cold Outside! - We talk Back Safety, Vermicomposting, and Irish Coffee!!! | 19 Feb 2025 | 01:03:14 | |
Join us as Mary talks about back safety - and it hits home for us after this weeks activities. Interested in Vermicompost? Mary tells you how to use worms to create some great worm castings for your garden and Jeff gives you the lowdown on the famous Irish Coffee, which in this cold weather sounds pretty darn good! Join us for all that plus more as we explore MaryBird's Backyard Garden! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you! | |||
| S2E4 BirdBuddy, Newton's Figs, Book Recommendation and more! | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:50:28 | |
We review the BirdBuddy Bird camera, Mary gives us information on the ancient Fig, how to grow and some varieties to look for. Book recommendation on a great book for fruit tree growers and as always we update you on "what's new in the garden"! Join us for fun DIY gardening information with some tips from our trials and tribulations! If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you! | |||
| S2E3 Potato's, Onions, National Feed The Birds Day and much more.... | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:40:40 | |
We talk about our weeks garden activities, and yes, Mary had us working! Birds, Birds, Birds and feeding them. You grow potatoes how? and what about those onions? Anyone up for a smoothie from the garden? Join us for all that and more on this weeks episode! If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you! | |||
| S2E2 - That stalky Asparagus! Cookbook Review and Cocktail Infusion! | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:38:15 | |
Join us as Mary talks history and growing of the stalky, mighty, Asparagus! We also review a great new cookbook we found, and Jeff infuses some insights into making your very own cocktail infusions from your garden! | |||
| S2E1 - We are back for Season 2! Mary talks African Violets and Fried Apples! | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:38:11 | |
We are back with Season 2! Join us as we talk African Violets, Fried Apples and a refreshing mocktail recipe!!! | |||
| Episode 40 - Season 1 Year End Podcast | 13 Dec 2024 | 00:21:08 | |
We do a quick recap of season 1 and give some teasers for what is in store for season 2 here at MaryBirds Backyard Garden!!!! | |||
| Episode 39 - The Rose Rosette Disease episode!! | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:37:19 | |
Mary talks about the Rose Rosette Disease that is hitting our rose plants and gives some history on the disease, how it is transmitted, and how to identify it on your roses. Jeff has fun quizzing Mary on some gardening hacks that may or may not be worthwhile! | |||
| Episode 38 - The Yellow Bells are Ringing, where are you Esperanza? | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:37:42 | |
Mary talks about Jeff's dream plant - the Esperanza or Yellow Bells or Yellow Trumpet Bush. Fast growing, shade producing and hardy in Texas - woohoo! Jeff quizzes Mary on what is technically considered a fruit or vegetable! | |||
| Quick Podcast Update!! | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:01:14 | |
Quick podcast update for everyone!!! | |||
| Episode 36 - How to Beat the Gardening Doldrums! | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:38:20 | |
Mary and Jeff talk about beating the gardening doldrums that take over sometimes. Mary gives us some tips to get re-energized in the garden! | |||
| Episode 35 - Special Halloween Show with special guest! | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:40:46 | |
Mary and Jeff talk Halloween and we have a special guest to help us make and talk about Halloween wreaths and other things Halloweeny! | |||
| Episode 34 - Madagascar Periwinkle, Bur Oak and Jurassic Ginkgo - Whoa!!! | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:37:26 | |
Mary talks about the hearty Madagascar Periwinkle, the awesome, and very large Burr Oak, and Jeff goes Jurassic with Gingko! As always we talk about our mis-adventures in the yard this week! | |||
| Episode 33 - Reviving our Boston Fern and Fall lawn care tips! | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:39:43 | |
Mary talks about reviving Jeff's sad and brown Boston Fern and gives us some insights how we should take care of it to prevent its demise! Jeff talks about lawn care as we approach Fall/Winter, and as always we talk about "What's new in the Garden". | |||
| Episode 32 - Burford Holly for the birds! | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:37:35 | |
Mary discusses getting your winter prep started, and does a deep dive on the Burford Holly, a very good Texas all-season plant! | |||
| Episode 31 - Mary gives us the Buzzzzzz on Bees! | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:34:26 | |
Mary gives us the buzzzz on bees, we talk backyard photography, and our Almond Verbena smells fabulous! | |||
| Episode 30 - Kalanchoe - The Mother of Thousands plant! | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:38:15 | |
Mary has some interesting history on the Kalanchoe plant, its different variations and names and how to care for them! Jeff has a new "Jeff's Corner" with a review of the EGO Electric yard tools, and as always we talk about what's new in the garden! | |||
| Episode 29 - Our friend the native Texas Cedar! | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:39:56 | |
Mary does a deep dive on the Texas Cedar tree! Most people view it as a nuisance, but Mary provides some interesting information on how beneficial it really is in the garden! Jeff has a new "Jeff's Corner" and as always we talk about what's new in the garden! | |||
| Episode 28 - We got skunked!!! | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:39:51 | |
Mary talks about our skunk encounter in the garden and some strategies to help deter them from yours!! | |||
| Episode 27 - Mary presents part 3 in our series on starting a new garden! | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:34:32 | |
Mary continues with part 3 of the series on how to get started on a new garden and we talk about a surprise garden event we had this morning!! | |||
| Episode 26 - Mary continues our series on starting a new garden! | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:49:43 | |
Mary continues with part 2 of the series on how to get started on a new garden. | |||
| Episode 25 - Mary talks about planning for a new garden! | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:37:27 | |
Mary talks about how to get started on a new garden in a new series for this month. We also discuss monocarpic plants, our new Banana Spider friend, and Mary has a book recommendation for you to check out! | |||
| Episode 24 - We are back! We talk about the Gardens of London, Scotland, and Ireland from our trip! | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:51:21 | |
We talk about our trip to Europe where we saw some amazing gardens and green spaces! London, Edinburgh, and Ireland gardens we visited were awesome, and Mary tells us what she found in our garden when we got back home! | |||
| Episode 23 - Pride of Barbados, Purple Heart and Garden for your health! | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:30:04 | |
Mary talks about the beautiful Pride of Barbados we have, the Purple Heart ground cover flower, and we talk about the benefits of gardening on your health and well being! As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" ! | |||
| Episode 22 - Mary gets down and dirty about Dirt and Soil and what is really happening in your garden! | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:34:38 | |
Mary does a deep dive into dirt and soil and how everything is working in your garden and describes her super-secret garden tea recipe she has applied to our garden! As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" ! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, Twitter(X) @marybirdgarden and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you! | |||
| Episode 21 - Let's talk about the Crape Myrtle or is it Crepe Myrtle? | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:36:27 | |
Mary talks about the Crape Myrtles we have in the garden, how to care for them and what to expect based on what type you have. As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" ! | |||
| Episode 20 - Yaupon Holly, Boston Fern, Yardlong Beans and much more! | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:43:10 | |
Mary talks about the Yaupon Holly and how we are using it in the garden, and how our Yardlong Beans have overtaken us! We also talk about how we are using them in the kitchen. Jeff talks about his Boston fern that transports him back to the 1970's. As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" as well as how she plans to attack the Squash Vine Borer that snuck in on us. | |||
| Episode 19 - The Mighty Chiltepin Chile plant, The Okra plant and how to use in the kitchen, Gin botanicals, and What's New in the Garden! | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:38:18 | |
Mary talks about the Mighty Chiltepin plant and how we are growing it and using it, and Jeff discusses the Okra plant and how to prepare in the kitchen. Information on how botanicals are used in Gin and a nice New Orleans Fizz drink to pair with your okra gumbo! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. | |||
| Episode 18 - Succulent filled vintage tackle box planter, Zucchino Rampicante, and Silver Ponyfoot! | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:35:16 | |
This week Mary talks about putting together a succulent display using a vintage metal tackle box, and our first Zucchino Rampicante from the garden and how we used it in the kitchen for a delicious side dish! Mary also talks about how we used the Silver Ponyfoot (Dichondra argentea) for ground cover in our garden, and as always, Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden"! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. | |||
| Episode 17 - Our guest talks about building a Natural Aquarium and keeping Chickens! | 29 May 2024 | 00:32:14 | |
This week we have a special guest who will discuss how he built a natural aquarium as well as giving us an update on keeping chicken and a couple quick recipes from his garden! Mary talks about the Trombocino plant we have growing, and as always, Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden"! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. | |||
| Episode 16 - Bougainvillea's, Milkweed, Ratatouille and book review! | 22 May 2024 | 00:37:15 | |
This week Mary talks about the Bougainvillea and how to care for it, some milkweed ideas for you, and Jeff's recipe this week is the garden fresh Ratatouille. Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com. | |||
| Episode 15 - How to start a backyard pocket prairie and making Jalapeño Pepper Torpedos! | 15 May 2024 | 00:40:47 | |
This week we talk about our Backyard Pocket Prairie and how you can start one too. Jeff talks jalapeño pepper torpedos, and Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden"! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden. | |||
| MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 14 - Mother's Day Episode with Special Guest! | 08 May 2024 | 00:32:10 | |
This week we have a special Mother's Day podcast with a special guest - our daughter Amanda! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden. | |||
| MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 13 - The mighty Borage plant!! | 01 May 2024 | 00:34:34 | |
This week we talk about What's New in the Garden and the Borage plant, history, growing, and uses in food and beverages! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden. | |||