Talkin' Dirty at the Library Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/talkin-dirty-at-the-library Master Gardener experts discuss ways we can cultivate better gardens and better lifestyles through local gardening and Limestone County extension programs. © 2026 Athens-Limestone County Public Library c62840ca-bfa1-5e03-a3d8-6ffaf447e490 yes en Sat, 02 May 2026 11:00:03 -0500 Sat, 02 May 2026 11:00:08 -0500 https://www.alcpl.org/podcasts https://img.transistorcdn.com/VwUEh1vX1dotbPHoDUnm0vuW4oY2N7yBso5xOj95lto/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIwNjAyLzE2MjM0/Mjk3OTctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Talkin' Dirty at the Library https://www.alcpl.org/podcasts episodic Athens-Limestone County Public Library Master Gardener experts discuss ways we can cultivate better gardens and better lifestyles through local gardening and Limestone County extension programs. Master Gardener experts discuss ways we can cultivate better gardens and better lifestyles through local gardening and Limestone County extension programs. gardening, alabama, library, limestone, athens Athens-Limestone County Public Library No No Earthworms: Nature's Soil Engineers 37 37 Earthworms: Nature's Soil Engineers full 1ce6d7ec-cd3e-45e4-ac53-67816d46955c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4efe1685 Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with earthworm expert, Jacob Zammito, about the role earthworms can play in your garden by improving soil structure. He talks about native worms, invasive worms, worm behavior, and how to attract and keep worms in your garden. Earthworm gardening encourages a healthy ecosystem with the added bonus of less or no tillage. Jacob shares his philosophy of letting nature do its work and the benefits of inviting earthworms into the garden.

  Links:
https://www.aces.edu/
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

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]]> Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with earthworm expert, Jacob Zammito, about the role earthworms can play in your garden by improving soil structure. He talks about native worms, invasive worms, worm behavior, and how to attract and keep worms in your garden. Earthworm gardening encourages a healthy ecosystem with the added bonus of less or no tillage. Jacob shares his philosophy of letting nature do its work and the benefits of inviting earthworms into the garden.

  Links:
https://www.aces.edu/
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

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]]> Sat, 02 May 2026 11:00:03 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1876 Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with earthworm expert, Jacob Zammito, about the role earthworms can play in your garden by improving soil structure. He talks about native worms, invasive worms, worm behavior, and how to attract and keep worms in your garden. Earthworm gardening encourages a healthy ecosystem with the added bonus of less or no tillage. Jacob shares his philosophy of letting nature do its work and the benefits of inviting earthworms into the garden.

  Links:
https://www.aces.edu/
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

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]]> Emily Clem, Jacob Zammito, earthworms, permaculture, soil health, vermiculture, red wigglers, invasive species, native worms, organic gardening, nutrient cycle, soil aggregates, worm bins, microbial activity, leaf litter, tillage, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Invasive Species 36 36 Invasive Species full c89c953e-4cb7-4045-b568-a2b5c64205a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f491882 Master Gardener, Emily Clem, and Extension Agent, Kathy Terry-Warner, dig deep on the subject of invasive plants.  Many of the invasives were originally planted for their ornamental look (think Wisteria, Nandina, Bradford Pear, English Ivy, etc.) but have since taken over and now threaten our native plants and wildlife. ACES (Alabama Cooperative Extension System) has designated 2026 as the Year of Invasive Plants! They encourage both education and eradication and are hosting a number of events for the public to participate in getting rid of these unruly plants in  communities and backyard landscapes.

 Links:
https://www.aces.edu/
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry-wildlife/2026-year-of-invasive-plants/
https://www.weedwrangle.org/
https://northalabama.wildones.org/events/

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]]> Master Gardener, Emily Clem, and Extension Agent, Kathy Terry-Warner, dig deep on the subject of invasive plants.  Many of the invasives were originally planted for their ornamental look (think Wisteria, Nandina, Bradford Pear, English Ivy, etc.) but have since taken over and now threaten our native plants and wildlife. ACES (Alabama Cooperative Extension System) has designated 2026 as the Year of Invasive Plants! They encourage both education and eradication and are hosting a number of events for the public to participate in getting rid of these unruly plants in  communities and backyard landscapes.

 Links:
https://www.aces.edu/
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry-wildlife/2026-year-of-invasive-plants/
https://www.weedwrangle.org/
https://northalabama.wildones.org/events/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:46:41 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1163 Master Gardener, Emily Clem, and Extension Agent, Kathy Terry-Warner, dig deep on the subject of invasive plants.  Many of the invasives were originally planted for their ornamental look (think Wisteria, Nandina, Bradford Pear, English Ivy, etc.) but have since taken over and now threaten our native plants and wildlife. ACES (Alabama Cooperative Extension System) has designated 2026 as the Year of Invasive Plants! They encourage both education and eradication and are hosting a number of events for the public to participate in getting rid of these unruly plants in  communities and backyard landscapes.

 Links:
https://www.aces.edu/
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry-wildlife/2026-year-of-invasive-plants/
https://www.weedwrangle.org/
https://northalabama.wildones.org/events/

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]]> Emily Clem, Kathy Terry-Warner, invasive species, 2026 Year of Invasive Plants, Chinese privet, Callery pear, Kudzu, English ivy, Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo, weed wranglers, native plants, herbicide control, bird watching, native species, native plant symposium, community involvement, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Sun and Shade Mapping 35 35 Sun and Shade Mapping full 198040c4-58df-4622-b19c-81fcd138240f https://share.transistor.fm/s/7122afec Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with County Extension Agent, Lilly Oaks, about sun and shade mapping your garden. Proper planning is the key to a thriving yard and mapping is the first step. Identifying which spaces have the most sun, shade, drainage, and wind exposure is essential to know which plants will work in your landscape. Lilly highlights tools like the ShadeMap app to track the sun at your location. She also recommends North Carolina State Extension's plant tool to identify plants for specific conditions. Bottom line: knowing your yard's sun and shade positions can save you time, money, and effort in gardening.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

https://shademap.app/
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/

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]]> Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with County Extension Agent, Lilly Oaks, about sun and shade mapping your garden. Proper planning is the key to a thriving yard and mapping is the first step. Identifying which spaces have the most sun, shade, drainage, and wind exposure is essential to know which plants will work in your landscape. Lilly highlights tools like the ShadeMap app to track the sun at your location. She also recommends North Carolina State Extension's plant tool to identify plants for specific conditions. Bottom line: knowing your yard's sun and shade positions can save you time, money, and effort in gardening.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

https://shademap.app/
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:08:14 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1377 Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with County Extension Agent, Lilly Oaks, about sun and shade mapping your garden. Proper planning is the key to a thriving yard and mapping is the first step. Identifying which spaces have the most sun, shade, drainage, and wind exposure is essential to know which plants will work in your landscape. Lilly highlights tools like the ShadeMap app to track the sun at your location. She also recommends North Carolina State Extension's plant tool to identify plants for specific conditions. Bottom line: knowing your yard's sun and shade positions can save you time, money, and effort in gardening.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

https://shademap.app/
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/

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]]> Lilly Oaks, Emily Clem, Sun and shade mapping, microclimates, plant placement, sunlight conditions, full sun, part sun, part shade, dappled shade, full shade, native plants, ornamental grasses, wind-tolerant plants, slope gardening, plant selection, garden assessment, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Houseplant Gardening 34 34 Houseplant Gardening full 1249d73c-f583-480d-a271-8150a353ae5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/1aa04de0 Master Gardener Emily Clem welcomes MG Anita Reeves to talk about houseplants. With over 100 plants in her collection, Anita shares her tips on soil, lighting, potting, fertilizing and more. She talks about the benefits of using LED lights and cautions against overwatering. She advises researching plants before you buy and then give them time to adapt to their new surroundings. Indoor houseplant gardening is rewarding and less physically demanding than outdoor gardening, boosting both mood and air quality.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Master Gardener Emily Clem welcomes MG Anita Reeves to talk about houseplants. With over 100 plants in her collection, Anita shares her tips on soil, lighting, potting, fertilizing and more. She talks about the benefits of using LED lights and cautions against overwatering. She advises researching plants before you buy and then give them time to adapt to their new surroundings. Indoor houseplant gardening is rewarding and less physically demanding than outdoor gardening, boosting both mood and air quality.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:43:14 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1971 Master Gardener Emily Clem welcomes MG Anita Reeves to talk about houseplants. With over 100 plants in her collection, Anita shares her tips on soil, lighting, potting, fertilizing and more. She talks about the benefits of using LED lights and cautions against overwatering. She advises researching plants before you buy and then give them time to adapt to their new surroundings. Indoor houseplant gardening is rewarding and less physically demanding than outdoor gardening, boosting both mood and air quality.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Anita Reeves, Emily Clem, gardening, houseplants, watering, overwatering, light meters, soil, succulents, grow lights, LED lights, root rot, root bound, potting mix, drainage, potting plants, plant pots, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Winterizing Your Garden 33 33 Winterizing Your Garden full bb0960ab-ecd6-472c-a079-c63423eead05 https://share.transistor.fm/s/614f2e14 Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Urban Regional Extension Agent, Marcus Garner, about how to winterize your garden. Topics include pruning, mulching, and frost protection covers for plants during hard freezes. He also stresses the importance of tool maintenance and storage during the winter and suggests using the cold months to take inventory and plan for next year's garden. Other tips include wildlife deterrent, weather monitoring, and soil testing.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Urban Regional Extension Agent, Marcus Garner, about how to winterize your garden. Topics include pruning, mulching, and frost protection covers for plants during hard freezes. He also stresses the importance of tool maintenance and storage during the winter and suggests using the cold months to take inventory and plan for next year's garden. Other tips include wildlife deterrent, weather monitoring, and soil testing.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:54:31 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 2288 Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Urban Regional Extension Agent, Marcus Garner, about how to winterize your garden. Topics include pruning, mulching, and frost protection covers for plants during hard freezes. He also stresses the importance of tool maintenance and storage during the winter and suggests using the cold months to take inventory and plan for next year's garden. Other tips include wildlife deterrent, weather monitoring, and soil testing.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Marcus Garner, Limestone County Extension Agent, Emily Clem, winterizing, frost, soil testing, tool maintenance, wildlife control, ambient weather monitors, Limestone County Extension, pruning, mulching, frost protection, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Roses 32 32 Roses full 46c79646-e621-4c3d-9a1e-4b0d3f3f0804 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9aa2180b Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with fellow Master Gardener and rose expert, Barbara McFarlen, about the selection and care of roses. Topics include watering, pruning, mulching, and fertilizing. She also gives details on specific fungicides and their proper use to treat black spot, rose rosette, anthracnose, and rose rust disease. Caring for over 100 rose plants in her garden, Barbara gives a master class in tending to these beautiful flowers.

 Links:
https://www.aces.edu/     (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergerdeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email: askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with fellow Master Gardener and rose expert, Barbara McFarlen, about the selection and care of roses. Topics include watering, pruning, mulching, and fertilizing. She also gives details on specific fungicides and their proper use to treat black spot, rose rosette, anthracnose, and rose rust disease. Caring for over 100 rose plants in her garden, Barbara gives a master class in tending to these beautiful flowers.

 Links:
https://www.aces.edu/     (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergerdeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email: askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:44:02 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1649 Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with fellow Master Gardener and rose expert, Barbara McFarlen, about the selection and care of roses. Topics include watering, pruning, mulching, and fertilizing. She also gives details on specific fungicides and their proper use to treat black spot, rose rosette, anthracnose, and rose rust disease. Caring for over 100 rose plants in her garden, Barbara gives a master class in tending to these beautiful flowers.

 Links:
https://www.aces.edu/     (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergerdeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email: askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Roses, gardening, Master Gardeners, Barbara McFarland, Emily Clem, rose shows, watering, fertilizer, pruning, root roses, grafte roses, diseases, fungicides, pesticides, rose care, black spot, rose rosette, rose rust, American Rose Society, Nashville Rose Society, Limestone County Extension, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Foraging: Return to the Wild 31 31 Foraging: Return to the Wild full 6aee105c-cde8-4104-ac0a-2a44474abe2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/82a23027 Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Jesse Akozbek who has both a passion and encyclopedic knowledge of food foraging. He introduces the concept of eco-culture, a blend of foraging and gardening. From acorns, hickory nuts, cone-flowers, American lotus and more, Jesse gives a step-by-step guide for gathering and preparing good (and good for you) food from nature. He mentions his new foraging app - Gather - to help identify and safely forage plants. Besides being a fun and healthy practice, Jesse talks about the detachment many people feel with nature and how foraging helps reconnect them to their ecological roots. This podcast highlights many plants, recipes, and  tips on when and where it is legal to forage.

 Links:
https://feralforaging.com/
https://www.aces.edu/     (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergerdeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email: askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Jesse Akozbek who has both a passion and encyclopedic knowledge of food foraging. He introduces the concept of eco-culture, a blend of foraging and gardening. From acorns, hickory nuts, cone-flowers, American lotus and more, Jesse gives a step-by-step guide for gathering and preparing good (and good for you) food from nature. He mentions his new foraging app - Gather - to help identify and safely forage plants. Besides being a fun and healthy practice, Jesse talks about the detachment many people feel with nature and how foraging helps reconnect them to their ecological roots. This podcast highlights many plants, recipes, and  tips on when and where it is legal to forage.

 Links:
https://feralforaging.com/
https://www.aces.edu/     (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergerdeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email: askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:45:45 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 2370 Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Jesse Akozbek who has both a passion and encyclopedic knowledge of food foraging. He introduces the concept of eco-culture, a blend of foraging and gardening. From acorns, hickory nuts, cone-flowers, American lotus and more, Jesse gives a step-by-step guide for gathering and preparing good (and good for you) food from nature. He mentions his new foraging app - Gather - to help identify and safely forage plants. Besides being a fun and healthy practice, Jesse talks about the detachment many people feel with nature and how foraging helps reconnect them to their ecological roots. This podcast highlights many plants, recipes, and  tips on when and where it is legal to forage.

 Links:
https://feralforaging.com/
https://www.aces.edu/     (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergerdeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email: askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> foraging, eco culture, wild food, acorns, acorn processing, wood nettle, wild greens, hickory nuts, hickory milk, mushrooms, chanterelles, coneflowers, American lotus, persimmons, blanching greens, food resiliency, dangerous look-alikes, foraging app, public land rules, food sovereignty, nature connection, Gather: the foraging app, Jesse Akozbek, Limestone County Extension, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Weeds: The Good and The Bad 30 30 Weeds: The Good and The Bad full 282c579f-f464-4169-a424-d3e75735ff43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bca7649d Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with ACES Extension Agent, Brian Brown, about beneficial and non-beneficial weeds. He stresses that many weeds, often seen as nuisances, are actually beneficial. Clover, for example, adds vital nitrogen to the soil and attracts pollinators. In controlling invasive weeds, Brown recommends planting resistant varieties and modifying environmental conditions before resorting to chemical control. He suggests using pre-emergent herbicides for winter weeds and creating physical barriers for invasive species like bamboo. Kudzu, Bradford Pear trees, and Mimosa trees are some of the more invasive species, but the number one weed in our area is Chinese privet, and Brown offers several methods to remove it.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with ACES Extension Agent, Brian Brown, about beneficial and non-beneficial weeds. He stresses that many weeds, often seen as nuisances, are actually beneficial. Clover, for example, adds vital nitrogen to the soil and attracts pollinators. In controlling invasive weeds, Brown recommends planting resistant varieties and modifying environmental conditions before resorting to chemical control. He suggests using pre-emergent herbicides for winter weeds and creating physical barriers for invasive species like bamboo. Kudzu, Bradford Pear trees, and Mimosa trees are some of the more invasive species, but the number one weed in our area is Chinese privet, and Brown offers several methods to remove it.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:06:27 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1801 Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with ACES Extension Agent, Brian Brown, about beneficial and non-beneficial weeds. He stresses that many weeds, often seen as nuisances, are actually beneficial. Clover, for example, adds vital nitrogen to the soil and attracts pollinators. In controlling invasive weeds, Brown recommends planting resistant varieties and modifying environmental conditions before resorting to chemical control. He suggests using pre-emergent herbicides for winter weeds and creating physical barriers for invasive species like bamboo. Kudzu, Bradford Pear trees, and Mimosa trees are some of the more invasive species, but the number one weed in our area is Chinese privet, and Brown offers several methods to remove it.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Brian Brown, ACES Extention Agent, weeds, invasive species, native plants, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), beneficial insects, ladybugs, pollinators, cogon grass, privet, kudzu, poison ivy, nutsedge, clover, dandelion, plantain, goldenrod, bamboo, nurweed, broadleaf herbicide, pre-emergent herbicide, nitrogen fixation, habitat, Limestone County Extension, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library  No Managing Pests In Your Garden 29 29 Managing Pests In Your Garden full ecce17d7-8014-40f9-8405-a9bfa279b453 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7537054f Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Urban Regional Extension Agent, Marcus Garner, about garden pest management. He talks about specific pests (aphids, hornworms, fire ants, Japanese beetles, deer) and how to control them using organic methods. From soap and water, oils, hand picking methods, even using strong smelling plants, there are natural ways to control pests. If insecticides are used, Marcus stresses the importance of Personal Protective Equipment and following directions on the label. Regarding weeds, it's all about early detection. He strongly recommends spending time in your garden daily to inspect plants for pests and other damage before they become a big problem.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Urban Regional Extension Agent, Marcus Garner, about garden pest management. He talks about specific pests (aphids, hornworms, fire ants, Japanese beetles, deer) and how to control them using organic methods. From soap and water, oils, hand picking methods, even using strong smelling plants, there are natural ways to control pests. If insecticides are used, Marcus stresses the importance of Personal Protective Equipment and following directions on the label. Regarding weeds, it's all about early detection. He strongly recommends spending time in your garden daily to inspect plants for pests and other damage before they become a big problem.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:07:35 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 2100 Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Urban Regional Extension Agent, Marcus Garner, about garden pest management. He talks about specific pests (aphids, hornworms, fire ants, Japanese beetles, deer) and how to control them using organic methods. From soap and water, oils, hand picking methods, even using strong smelling plants, there are natural ways to control pests. If insecticides are used, Marcus stresses the importance of Personal Protective Equipment and following directions on the label. Regarding weeds, it's all about early detection. He strongly recommends spending time in your garden daily to inspect plants for pests and other damage before they become a big problem.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Marcus Garner, Limestone County Extension Agent, garden pests, personal protection equipment, insecticides, restricted use, beneficial insects, aphids, tomato hornworms, Japanese beetles, fire ants, deer deterrents, weeds, soil testing, organic solutions, horticultural oil, diatomaceous earth, Limestone County Extension, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Irrigation 28 28 Irrigation full 6a4b7026-3e3d-40ff-bae0-e97cac1d4e35 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bcb2f380 Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with North Alabama Extension Agent, Brian Brown about plant irrigation. Alabama gets 50-60 inches of rain yearly, but not always when plants need it. Brian covers both spray and drip irrigation systems and recommends smart controllers. Drip irrigation helps prevent plant disease and is also cost effective. He gives a step by step guide on a set up that can cost as little $50 for a basic system. Hint: save your tuna cans, they are the exact size to measure one inch of water, which is the weekly recommendation for watering your garden.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with North Alabama Extension Agent, Brian Brown about plant irrigation. Alabama gets 50-60 inches of rain yearly, but not always when plants need it. Brian covers both spray and drip irrigation systems and recommends smart controllers. Drip irrigation helps prevent plant disease and is also cost effective. He gives a step by step guide on a set up that can cost as little $50 for a basic system. Hint: save your tuna cans, they are the exact size to measure one inch of water, which is the weekly recommendation for watering your garden.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

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]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:40:56 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1790 Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with North Alabama Extension Agent, Brian Brown about plant irrigation. Alabama gets 50-60 inches of rain yearly, but not always when plants need it. Brian covers both spray and drip irrigation systems and recommends smart controllers. Drip irrigation helps prevent plant disease and is also cost effective. He gives a step by step guide on a set up that can cost as little $50 for a basic system. Hint: save your tuna cans, they are the exact size to measure one inch of water, which is the weekly recommendation for watering your garden.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

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]]> Irrigation, Extension agents, Brian Brown, Alabama, drought, smart controllers, drip irrigation, water efficiency, rainfall, native plants, pressure regulator, spray heads, raised beds, moisture measurement, water conservation, garden maintenance, Limestone County Extension, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Plant Propagation 27 27 Plant Propagation full a5581df0-946e-4e6c-9874-e4b123fd875b https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c03ffaa Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Extension Agent, Allyson Shabel, about plant propagation. They discuss the different ways gardeners can get new plants from their already established home or neighbor gardens. Highlighting the technique of plant cuttings, seeds, and plant layering, Allyson gives details about the best practices and tools to give new plants the best start. 

 Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

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]]> Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Extension Agent, Allyson Shabel, about plant propagation. They discuss the different ways gardeners can get new plants from their already established home or neighbor gardens. Highlighting the technique of plant cuttings, seeds, and plant layering, Allyson gives details about the best practices and tools to give new plants the best start. 

 Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

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]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:45:10 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1710 Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Extension Agent, Allyson Shabel, about plant propagation. They discuss the different ways gardeners can get new plants from their already established home or neighbor gardens. Highlighting the technique of plant cuttings, seeds, and plant layering, Allyson gives details about the best practices and tools to give new plants the best start. 

 Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

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]]> Allyson Shabel, Morgan County Extension, Limestone County Extension, gardening, plant propogation, vegetative propogation, seeds, rooting hormones, seed stratification, plant cuttings, grow lights, plant layering, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No The Library Garden 26 26 The Library Garden full 81ef962f-b7a6-462e-a3eb-ab718452eae9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/34740ae8 Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Kathy Cook give a tour of The Library Garden. Designed by landscape architect, Carol Lambdin, the garden  includes raised beds, a butterfly garden, a wet area, and shaded sections. Now three years old, the garden is full of native trees, plants and edibles, and visitors are encouraged to take home berries and veggies in season. In addition, the garden has become a great home for insects and a few resident birds. Kids of all ages enjoy the grassy area, bubble rock fountains and winding footpaths. Volunteers are always welcome to help maintain the garden.

 Links:
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

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]]> Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Kathy Cook give a tour of The Library Garden. Designed by landscape architect, Carol Lambdin, the garden  includes raised beds, a butterfly garden, a wet area, and shaded sections. Now three years old, the garden is full of native trees, plants and edibles, and visitors are encouraged to take home berries and veggies in season. In addition, the garden has become a great home for insects and a few resident birds. Kids of all ages enjoy the grassy area, bubble rock fountains and winding footpaths. Volunteers are always welcome to help maintain the garden.

 Links:
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:07:42 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1661 Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Kathy Cook give a tour of The Library Garden. Designed by landscape architect, Carol Lambdin, the garden  includes raised beds, a butterfly garden, a wet area, and shaded sections. Now three years old, the garden is full of native trees, plants and edibles, and visitors are encouraged to take home berries and veggies in season. In addition, the garden has become a great home for insects and a few resident birds. Kids of all ages enjoy the grassy area, bubble rock fountains and winding footpaths. Volunteers are always welcome to help maintain the garden.

 Links:
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> gardens, native plants, landscape, trees, shrubs, vines, insects, butterfly garden, raised beds, pollinator plants, edible plants, nectar plants, host plants, butterflies, perennials, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No All About Composting 25 25 All About Composting full 2f4363cb-e876-4d47-ac6b-0c4233c7c670 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d93ad9a4 Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Kathy Cook talk about the benefits of composting. Gardeners with clay soil know it needs a lot of amendment for growing plants. Kathy gives easy to follow, step by step instructions for both new and experienced growers. A great way to recycle kitchen scraps and yard scraps, and it's also therapeutic. So good for the soil and good for the soul! 

 Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

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]]> Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Kathy Cook talk about the benefits of composting. Gardeners with clay soil know it needs a lot of amendment for growing plants. Kathy gives easy to follow, step by step instructions for both new and experienced growers. A great way to recycle kitchen scraps and yard scraps, and it's also therapeutic. So good for the soil and good for the soul! 

 Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:24:50 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1526 Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Kathy Cook talk about the benefits of composting. Gardeners with clay soil know it needs a lot of amendment for growing plants. Kathy gives easy to follow, step by step instructions for both new and experienced growers. A great way to recycle kitchen scraps and yard scraps, and it's also therapeutic. So good for the soil and good for the soul! 

 Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> gardening, composting, backyard composting, leaves, mulch, green material for composting, worms, gardens, ecosystems, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No The Value Of Oaks 24 24 The Value Of Oaks full 88f7eed5-8409-4f82-b2e1-c259c6d104b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b2d2415 Master Gardener Emily Clem has a conversation with Toby Gray about the value of oak trees. As the Plant Recorder for the Huntsville Botanical Gardens, Toby talks about the variety of oaks and their place in the ecosystem. With the newer trend in landscaping encouraging native plants and wildlife, oaks play a significant role in providing food for both insects and animals.  He also talks about the best way to cultivate an oak for home landscapes.  

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

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]]> Master Gardener Emily Clem has a conversation with Toby Gray about the value of oak trees. As the Plant Recorder for the Huntsville Botanical Gardens, Toby talks about the variety of oaks and their place in the ecosystem. With the newer trend in landscaping encouraging native plants and wildlife, oaks play a significant role in providing food for both insects and animals.  He also talks about the best way to cultivate an oak for home landscapes.  

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:58:06 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1662 Master Gardener Emily Clem has a conversation with Toby Gray about the value of oak trees. As the Plant Recorder for the Huntsville Botanical Gardens, Toby talks about the variety of oaks and their place in the ecosystem. With the newer trend in landscaping encouraging native plants and wildlife, oaks play a significant role in providing food for both insects and animals.  He also talks about the best way to cultivate an oak for home landscapes.  

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

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]]> Toby Gray, Huntsville Botanical Garden, oaks, oak, trees, species, plants, leaves, caterpillars, white oaks, red oaks, willow oaks, quercus phellos, gardens, alabama, timber, landscape, ecosystems, wildlife, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Hummingbirds in North Alabama 23 23 Hummingbirds in North Alabama full 4e5e7de5-0b13-4f3c-b554-9b0f1f313650 https://share.transistor.fm/s/68aa7a68 Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Melissa Kirkindall talk about hummingbirds. Melissa has years of experience studying hummingbirds and talks about the different species, their migration, habitats, feeding, and what plants attract them to backyard bird enthusiasts. With nests the size of a walnut, the smallest hummer fits on the tip of an eraser and the largest measures eight and a half inches long! More fascinating facts in this podcast!

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on local gardening and birding
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Melissa Kirkindall talk about hummingbirds. Melissa has years of experience studying hummingbirds and talks about the different species, their migration, habitats, feeding, and what plants attract them to backyard bird enthusiasts. With nests the size of a walnut, the smallest hummer fits on the tip of an eraser and the largest measures eight and a half inches long! More fascinating facts in this podcast!

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on local gardening and birding
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:31:50 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1385 Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Melissa Kirkindall talk about hummingbirds. Melissa has years of experience studying hummingbirds and talks about the different species, their migration, habitats, feeding, and what plants attract them to backyard bird enthusiasts. With nests the size of a walnut, the smallest hummer fits on the tip of an eraser and the largest measures eight and a half inches long! More fascinating facts in this podcast!

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on local gardening and birding
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> hummingbirds, bird feeders, hummingbird feeders, nectar, blooms, plants, insects, migration, sugar, honeysuckle, songbirds, nests, Melissa Kirkindall, Fort Morgan, Alabama, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Alabama's Endemic Plants 22 22 Alabama's Endemic Plants full 1af47ec0-a77c-4351-bccc-e71972b7401e https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f3a75b7 Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with horticulturist, Katrina Mitchell, from the Huntsville Botanical Gardens about Alabama's endemic plants. With its diverse ecosystem of mountains, plateaus, valleys, rivers and glades, Alabama boasts over 3000 native plant species. Among those are over 28 endemic plants that grow only in Alabama and nowhere else in the world. Identifying, locating, and conserving these rare and often endangered plants are the topics of this podcast. 

 Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on local gardening
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with horticulturist, Katrina Mitchell, from the Huntsville Botanical Gardens about Alabama's endemic plants. With its diverse ecosystem of mountains, plateaus, valleys, rivers and glades, Alabama boasts over 3000 native plant species. Among those are over 28 endemic plants that grow only in Alabama and nowhere else in the world. Identifying, locating, and conserving these rare and often endangered plants are the topics of this podcast. 

 Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on local gardening
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:49:27 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1822 Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with horticulturist, Katrina Mitchell, from the Huntsville Botanical Gardens about Alabama's endemic plants. With its diverse ecosystem of mountains, plateaus, valleys, rivers and glades, Alabama boasts over 3000 native plant species. Among those are over 28 endemic plants that grow only in Alabama and nowhere else in the world. Identifying, locating, and conserving these rare and often endangered plants are the topics of this podcast. 

 Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on local gardening
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Katrina Mitchell, Huntsville Botanical Gardens, horticulture, native plants, endemic plants, plant species, rare plants, Bankhead National Forest, glades, poaching, plant conservation, habitats, canebreak pitcher plant, streak-saurus fern, Alabama Croton, bamboo, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No All About Pruning 21 21 All About Pruning full 60a4bc1c-28a9-46f9-8de5-38e05935fe42 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a962d5a Master Gardener Soozi Pline talks with Jayne Luetzow, Regional Agent for Northwest Alabama Cooperative Extension office, about pruning. Step by step pruning techniques, including when to prune, why to prune, and what tools to use. A master class in pruning trees and shrubs with specific mentions of azaleas, hydrangeas, and roses, as well as a discussion of the controversial crepe 'murder' pruning technique. 

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on local gardening
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Master Gardener Soozi Pline talks with Jayne Luetzow, Regional Agent for Northwest Alabama Cooperative Extension office, about pruning. Step by step pruning techniques, including when to prune, why to prune, and what tools to use. A master class in pruning trees and shrubs with specific mentions of azaleas, hydrangeas, and roses, as well as a discussion of the controversial crepe 'murder' pruning technique. 

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on local gardening
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:56:26 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 2044 Master Gardener Soozi Pline talks with Jayne Luetzow, Regional Agent for Northwest Alabama Cooperative Extension office, about pruning. Step by step pruning techniques, including when to prune, why to prune, and what tools to use. A master class in pruning trees and shrubs with specific mentions of azaleas, hydrangeas, and roses, as well as a discussion of the controversial crepe 'murder' pruning technique. 

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on local gardening
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> gardening, planting, pruning, shrubs, trees, flowers, roses, crepe myrtles, crepe murder, pollard pruning, hydrangeas, Encore Azaleas, Limelight Hydrangea, Oakleaf Hydrangeas, boxwoods, hedges, junipers, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Beekeeping 101 20 20 Beekeeping 101 full c235173b-7b0e-4fca-849c-23c919a17600 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc074b42 Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Master Beekeeper Bud Rogers about backyard beekeeping for the hobbyist. These busy pollinators are masters of efficiency and can make an amazing difference in the output of your backyard garden. They talk about how bees make honey and tips to avoid getting stung. Bud avidly promotes beekeeping as an accessible hobby with equipment adapted for people in wheelchairs or unable to lift heavy weights.  

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a selection of books on beekeeping and native plants. 
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Master Beekeeper Bud Rogers about backyard beekeeping for the hobbyist. These busy pollinators are masters of efficiency and can make an amazing difference in the output of your backyard garden. They talk about how bees make honey and tips to avoid getting stung. Bud avidly promotes beekeeping as an accessible hobby with equipment adapted for people in wheelchairs or unable to lift heavy weights.  

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a selection of books on beekeeping and native plants. 
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 13:18:53 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1311 Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Master Beekeeper Bud Rogers about backyard beekeeping for the hobbyist. These busy pollinators are masters of efficiency and can make an amazing difference in the output of your backyard garden. They talk about how bees make honey and tips to avoid getting stung. Bud avidly promotes beekeeping as an accessible hobby with equipment adapted for people in wheelchairs or unable to lift heavy weights.  

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a selection of books on beekeeping and native plants. 
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> bees, beekeeping, pollinators, Bud Rogers, flowers, gardens, gardeners, honey, bee boxes, bee stings, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No North Alabama Land Trust Pollinator Gardens 19 19 North Alabama Land Trust Pollinator Gardens full 6f45ec28-0e70-4aa6-a300-109dd9762814 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c59fa919 Kate Gribbin, Recreation Manager, along with Hallie Porter, Development Director, and Jennifer Johnson, Master Gardener, highlight the new pollinator gardens of the North Alabama Land Trust. Started in 1987 as a means to keep development off Monte Sano Mountain, the Land Trust now covers 10 counties, 10,000 acres and has 10 nature preserves for education and recreation. With newly planted pollinator gardens at Blevins Gap and Harvest Square, they talk about the Land Trust's role in preserving our natural resources amidst North Alabama's increasing growth and expansion.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.landtrustnal.org/2023/04/17/northal-native-plants/
https://www.alcpl.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30c0WX-kOHI    (pollinator garden at Blevins Gap video)

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on native plants. 
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]]> Kate Gribbin, Recreation Manager, along with Hallie Porter, Development Director, and Jennifer Johnson, Master Gardener, highlight the new pollinator gardens of the North Alabama Land Trust. Started in 1987 as a means to keep development off Monte Sano Mountain, the Land Trust now covers 10 counties, 10,000 acres and has 10 nature preserves for education and recreation. With newly planted pollinator gardens at Blevins Gap and Harvest Square, they talk about the Land Trust's role in preserving our natural resources amidst North Alabama's increasing growth and expansion.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.landtrustnal.org/2023/04/17/northal-native-plants/
https://www.alcpl.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30c0WX-kOHI    (pollinator garden at Blevins Gap video)

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on native plants. 
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:44:20 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1557 Kate Gribbin, Recreation Manager, along with Hallie Porter, Development Director, and Jennifer Johnson, Master Gardener, highlight the new pollinator gardens of the North Alabama Land Trust. Started in 1987 as a means to keep development off Monte Sano Mountain, the Land Trust now covers 10 counties, 10,000 acres and has 10 nature preserves for education and recreation. With newly planted pollinator gardens at Blevins Gap and Harvest Square, they talk about the Land Trust's role in preserving our natural resources amidst North Alabama's increasing growth and expansion.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.landtrustnal.org/2023/04/17/northal-native-plants/
https://www.alcpl.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30c0WX-kOHI    (pollinator garden at Blevins Gap video)

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on native plants. 
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> North Alabama Land Trust, Kate Gribbin, Hallie Porter, Jennifer Johnson, pollinator gardens, nature preserves, recreation, trails, Blevins Gap, Harvest Square, gardening, native plants, pollinators, butterflies, flowers, shrubs, trees, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Herbarium Library of Alabama A&M University 18 18 Herbarium Library of Alabama A&M University full a7b948d4-f53a-497a-8c28-482fcdbcbcf8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df43229c  Master Gardener, Emily Clem, welcomes Lynne Wenineger from Alabama A&M University. The curator of the herbarium at A&M, Lynne talks about the importance of collecting and preserving plants for study in the plant library. From gathering specimens in the field, to pressing, and cataloging, Alabama is the 4th ranked state in the US for biodiversity and several plant species are found nowhere else in the world.

Links:
http://floraofalabama.org/    (Alabama Plant Atlas)
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]>  Master Gardener, Emily Clem, welcomes Lynne Wenineger from Alabama A&M University. The curator of the herbarium at A&M, Lynne talks about the importance of collecting and preserving plants for study in the plant library. From gathering specimens in the field, to pressing, and cataloging, Alabama is the 4th ranked state in the US for biodiversity and several plant species are found nowhere else in the world.

Links:
http://floraofalabama.org/    (Alabama Plant Atlas)
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:12:57 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1321  Master Gardener, Emily Clem, welcomes Lynne Wenineger from Alabama A&M University. The curator of the herbarium at A&M, Lynne talks about the importance of collecting and preserving plants for study in the plant library. From gathering specimens in the field, to pressing, and cataloging, Alabama is the 4th ranked state in the US for biodiversity and several plant species are found nowhere else in the world.

Links:
http://floraofalabama.org/    (Alabama Plant Atlas)
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> herbarium, plants, Alabama, study, birds, collect, collections, species, press, trees, specimen, North Alabama, habitat, Alabama A&M University, Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Whooping Cranes in North Alabama 17 17 Whooping Cranes in North Alabama full c10140a7-29c7-4ce6-a85b-54776c942622 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fffcf342 Master Gardener, Emily Clem, welcomes Travis Roddy of the International Crane Foundation. They talk about the cranes that winter here in North Alabama, including sandhill cranes and the endangered whooping cranes.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://savingcranes.org/  (International Crane Foundation)
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/wheeler  (Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge)
https://www.alcpl.org/

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]]> Master Gardener, Emily Clem, welcomes Travis Roddy of the International Crane Foundation. They talk about the cranes that winter here in North Alabama, including sandhill cranes and the endangered whooping cranes.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://savingcranes.org/  (International Crane Foundation)
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/wheeler  (Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge)
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:15:12 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1302 Master Gardener, Emily Clem, welcomes Travis Roddy of the International Crane Foundation. They talk about the cranes that winter here in North Alabama, including sandhill cranes and the endangered whooping cranes.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://savingcranes.org/  (International Crane Foundation)
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/wheeler  (Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge)
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> whooping cranes, sandhill cranes, International Crane Foundation, Wheeler Wildlife Refuge, environment, birds, natural habitats, wildlife preservation, nature, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Native Plants That Thrive In North Alabama 16 16 Native Plants That Thrive In North Alabama full e7ac9737-702d-4754-bb60-81cb19f2bdd5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6236767b Limestone County Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Soozi Pline talk about native plants that grow well in the North Alabama region.  They identify plants, season by season, that bloom and provide food for pollinators all year long. In the process of naturalizing their own home properties, Emily and Soozi identify which plants work for different sun and soil conditions. They agree that gardening is often trial and error and even Master Gardener experts make mistakes!

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.landtrustnal.org/2023/04/17/northal-native-plants/
https://www.alcpl.org/

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on native plants. 
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Limestone County Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Soozi Pline talk about native plants that grow well in the North Alabama region.  They identify plants, season by season, that bloom and provide food for pollinators all year long. In the process of naturalizing their own home properties, Emily and Soozi identify which plants work for different sun and soil conditions. They agree that gardening is often trial and error and even Master Gardener experts make mistakes!

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.landtrustnal.org/2023/04/17/northal-native-plants/
https://www.alcpl.org/

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on native plants. 
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:57:19 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1320 Limestone County Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Soozi Pline talk about native plants that grow well in the North Alabama region.  They identify plants, season by season, that bloom and provide food for pollinators all year long. In the process of naturalizing their own home properties, Emily and Soozi identify which plants work for different sun and soil conditions. They agree that gardening is often trial and error and even Master Gardener experts make mistakes!

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.landtrustnal.org/2023/04/17/northal-native-plants/
https://www.alcpl.org/

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on native plants. 
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> gardening, native plants, pollinators, flowers, shrubs, trees, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Homegrown Shiitake Mushrooms! 15 15 Homegrown Shiitake Mushrooms! full 49476e7f-2de5-4ce5-ad3c-b4b72c52e5cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/acea3905 Limestone County Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with Rhonda Britton, Former Home Grounds Agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension and current Campus Engineer at Auburn University's Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville. Rhonda gives a step by step guide to growing shiitake mushrooms for home gardeners.

Links:
https://www.sweetgrownalabama.org/sga-members/626
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

 Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Limestone County Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with Rhonda Britton, Former Home Grounds Agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension and current Campus Engineer at Auburn University's Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville. Rhonda gives a step by step guide to growing shiitake mushrooms for home gardeners.

Links:
https://www.sweetgrownalabama.org/sga-members/626
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

 Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:38:37 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1194 Limestone County Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with Rhonda Britton, Former Home Grounds Agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension and current Campus Engineer at Auburn University's Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville. Rhonda gives a step by step guide to growing shiitake mushrooms for home gardeners.

Links:
https://www.sweetgrownalabama.org/sga-members/626
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

 Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> gardening, trees, mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, soil, logs, edible landsape, edible mushrooms, Limestone County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Edible Landscaping With Native Plants: food for you and the pollinators! 14 14 Edible Landscaping With Native Plants: food for you and the pollinators! full 75fecd8d-f43d-4803-a18f-f8f3973a5d0e https://share.transistor.fm/s/37891cd6 Limestone County Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with Kerry Steedley, Regional Extension Agent for Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources.  They discuss which native fruit and nut plants you can grow to produce food for both you and the Pollinators!

Books discussed in this episode and available at Athens-Limestone Public Library:

Bringing nature home : how you can sustain wildlife with native plants / Douglas W. Tallamy
Native plants of the Southeast : a comprehensive guide to the best 460 species for the garden / Larry Mellichamp 


                     Links:
https://www.izelplants.com/  (native plant resource)
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

 Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> Limestone County Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with Kerry Steedley, Regional Extension Agent for Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources.  They discuss which native fruit and nut plants you can grow to produce food for both you and the Pollinators!

Books discussed in this episode and available at Athens-Limestone Public Library:

Bringing nature home : how you can sustain wildlife with native plants / Douglas W. Tallamy
Native plants of the Southeast : a comprehensive guide to the best 460 species for the garden / Larry Mellichamp 


                     Links:
https://www.izelplants.com/  (native plant resource)
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

 Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
 Music by Pixabay     

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:34:45 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1584 Limestone County Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with Kerry Steedley, Regional Extension Agent for Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources.  They discuss which native fruit and nut plants you can grow to produce food for both you and the Pollinators!

Books discussed in this episode and available at Athens-Limestone Public Library:

Bringing nature home : how you can sustain wildlife with native plants / Douglas W. Tallamy
Native plants of the Southeast : a comprehensive guide to the best 460 species for the garden / Larry Mellichamp 


                     Links:
https://www.izelplants.com/  (native plant resource)
https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

 Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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]]> gardening, native plants, trees, flowers, nuts, shrubs, pollinators, edible landsape, Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Talkin' Dirty: April and May Gardening Tips 13 13 Talkin' Dirty: April and May Gardening Tips full 9daf3ddc-8678-4238-b535-003225c87515 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97f90c8a Springtime in the garden!  Master Gardeners give planting and pruning guides for April and May. From flowers, grasses, and shrubs to veggies, fruits, and nuts, find out when to plant as well as how to fertilize and deter pests. Garden Tip: It's better to water deeply and less frequently to establish good root systems in new plants before the hot summer weather sets in!

  Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org   
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]]> Springtime in the garden!  Master Gardeners give planting and pruning guides for April and May. From flowers, grasses, and shrubs to veggies, fruits, and nuts, find out when to plant as well as how to fertilize and deter pests. Garden Tip: It's better to water deeply and less frequently to establish good root systems in new plants before the hot summer weather sets in!

  Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org   
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]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:51:19 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1143 Springtime in the garden!  Master Gardeners give planting and pruning guides for April and May. From flowers, grasses, and shrubs to veggies, fruits, and nuts, find out when to plant as well as how to fertilize and deter pests. Garden Tip: It's better to water deeply and less frequently to establish good root systems in new plants before the hot summer weather sets in!

  Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org   
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]]> gardening, gardens, spring plants, lawns, grasses, shrubs, plants, roses, perennials, annuals, vegetables, soil, pruning, fertilizing, fungicide, watering, mulch, Athens, Alabama, Limestone, Master Gardeners, libraries No Talkin' Dirty: February and March Gardening Tips 12 12 Talkin' Dirty: February and March Gardening Tips full 9bc9cc99-4260-4987-96c4-373e5571d8b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aceaace4 Everything you need to know about what to do in your garden as we transition from winter to spring! Master Gardeners Diane and Heronda give planting and pruning guides for February and March. Tip:  After getting some long-awaited nice weather days, don't be fooled into planting early because it can frost into late March / early April here in North Alabama. 

  Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org   
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]]> Everything you need to know about what to do in your garden as we transition from winter to spring! Master Gardeners Diane and Heronda give planting and pruning guides for February and March. Tip:  After getting some long-awaited nice weather days, don't be fooled into planting early because it can frost into late March / early April here in North Alabama. 

  Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org   
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]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:20:44 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1071 Everything you need to know about what to do in your garden as we transition from winter to spring! Master Gardeners Diane and Heronda give planting and pruning guides for February and March. Tip:  After getting some long-awaited nice weather days, don't be fooled into planting early because it can frost into late March / early April here in North Alabama. 

  Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org   
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]]> gardening, gardens, spring plants, native plants, lawns, grasses, trees, shrubs, plants, perennials, annuals, vegetables, soil, pruning, Athens, Alabama, Limestone, Master Gardeners, libraries No Talkin' Dirty: December and January Gardening Tips 11 11 Talkin' Dirty: December and January Gardening Tips full 932da138-c66e-4d0c-ba5d-b5a31c50266c https://share.transistor.fm/s/c86ba314 If you think of winter as a dormant time in your garden, think again! Winter is prime time to plant trees and shrubs. Master Gardeners Janis and Janet talk about what to do during December and January to keep your garden in top shape.  Topics include weed control, soil testing, hardy annuals, and Spring bulbs. 

  Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org   
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]]> If you think of winter as a dormant time in your garden, think again! Winter is prime time to plant trees and shrubs. Master Gardeners Janis and Janet talk about what to do during December and January to keep your garden in top shape.  Topics include weed control, soil testing, hardy annuals, and Spring bulbs. 

  Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org   
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]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:30:18 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 816 If you think of winter as a dormant time in your garden, think again! Winter is prime time to plant trees and shrubs. Master Gardeners Janis and Janet talk about what to do during December and January to keep your garden in top shape.  Topics include weed control, soil testing, hardy annuals, and Spring bulbs. 

  Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org   
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]]> gardening, gardens, native plants, lawns, trees, shrubs, plants, perennials, annuals, pests, soil, Athens, Alabama, Limestone, master gardeners, libraries No Talkin' Dirty: October and November Gardening Tips 10 10 Talkin' Dirty: October and November Gardening Tips full 1e783953-a71e-4833-acc1-6d6e29a82336 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74bb231a Fall is planting time! Master Gardeners Carol and Jay talk about how to winterize your garden and what to plant to enhance winter curb appeal. They also give tips on fall veggies, spring bulbs, and perennials for both sun and shade. Bonus: Jay goes in depth on caring for knock out roses and crepe myrtles.

 Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org   
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]]> Fall is planting time! Master Gardeners Carol and Jay talk about how to winterize your garden and what to plant to enhance winter curb appeal. They also give tips on fall veggies, spring bulbs, and perennials for both sun and shade. Bonus: Jay goes in depth on caring for knock out roses and crepe myrtles.

 Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org   
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]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2021 14:47:59 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1552 Fall is planting time! Master Gardeners Carol and Jay talk about how to winterize your garden and what to plant to enhance winter curb appeal. They also give tips on fall veggies, spring bulbs, and perennials for both sun and shade. Bonus: Jay goes in depth on caring for knock out roses and crepe myrtles.

 Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org   
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]]> gardening, gardens, native plants, lawns, trees, plants, perennials, annuals, pests, vegetables, Athens, Limestone, Alabama, master gardners No Talkin' Dirty: August and September Gardening Tips 9 9 Talkin' Dirty: August and September Gardening Tips full 2b49a4b0-0499-4d03-a9a4-6ca338b7cc3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb6203ae Master Gardeners Emily and Diane talk about native plants as a lawn substitute, small ornamental trees for your front yard, and foundation plants that resist disease. Also, how to rake your leaves in the fall. Spoiler alert: Don't! August and September garden tips.


Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org  

]]> Master Gardeners Emily and Diane talk about native plants as a lawn substitute, small ornamental trees for your front yard, and foundation plants that resist disease. Also, how to rake your leaves in the fall. Spoiler alert: Don't! August and September garden tips.


Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org  

]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:08:31 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1898 Master Gardeners Emily and Diane talk about native plants as a lawn substitute, small ornamental trees for your front yard, and foundation plants that resist disease. Also, how to rake your leaves in the fall. Spoiler alert: Don't! August and September garden tips.


Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org  

]]> native plants, lawns, gardens, trees, plants, leaves, bugs, pests, vegetables, Athens, Limestone, Alabama, master gardners No Talkin' Dirty: June and July Gardening Tips 8 8 Talkin' Dirty: June and July Gardening Tips full 4d5a2b05-9295-494f-a9f3-486f15737ad4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f254c863 Master Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama talk about how to care for your garden in June and July. They also answer questions from local residents about weeding, lawn care, and the importance of choosing the right plant for the right place.


Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> Master Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama talk about how to care for your garden in June and July. They also answer questions from local residents about weeding, lawn care, and the importance of choosing the right plant for the right place.


Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:52:23 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1275 Master Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama talk about how to care for your garden in June and July. They also answer questions from local residents about weeding, lawn care, and the importance of choosing the right plant for the right place.


Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> gardening, alabama, limestone, athens, weeding, lawn care, plants No Talkin' Dirty: Pest Management, What's Bugging Your Garden! 7 7 Talkin' Dirty: Pest Management, What's Bugging Your Garden! full 03a46643-6f39-4482-b4b6-f9834b9d17ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d3e20a3 Limestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, and Master Gardener, Janis Dill, talk about environmentally conscious ways to control pests in gardens in Limestone County, Alabama.


Links
https://www.aces.edu/
mg.aces.edu
https://www.alcpl.org/

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> Limestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, and Master Gardener, Janis Dill, talk about environmentally conscious ways to control pests in gardens in Limestone County, Alabama.


Links
https://www.aces.edu/
mg.aces.edu
https://www.alcpl.org/

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:52:01 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 948 Limestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, and Master Gardener, Janis Dill, talk about environmentally conscious ways to control pests in gardens in Limestone County, Alabama.


Links
https://www.aces.edu/
mg.aces.edu
https://www.alcpl.org/

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> pests, bugs, beetles, weeds, trap cropping, mulch, crepe myrtle bark, gardens, plants, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama, libraries No Talkin' Dirty: Master Gardener Program 6 6 Talkin' Dirty: Master Gardener Program full 1ea92731-b472-41bc-b9ab-b50d26eb7939 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8de08a60 The Master Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama talk about ways they are engaging the community in how to grow better gardens and cultivate healthy lifestyles with their programs.


Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> The Master Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama talk about ways they are engaging the community in how to grow better gardens and cultivate healthy lifestyles with their programs.


Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:33:01 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1276 The Master Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama talk about ways they are engaging the community in how to grow better gardens and cultivate healthy lifestyles with their programs.


Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> gardens, plants, trees, Athens, Limestone, library, greenhouse, health No Talkin' Dirty: Limestone County Extension Program 5 5 Talkin' Dirty: Limestone County Extension Program full 877db41d-d4cf-467e-9d2e-751ec1baaf13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bfc8fd7 An overview of the Limestone County Extension program and the ways its outreach impacts one in three Alabamians with programs in agriculture; forestry, wildlife, and natural resources; family and consumer sciences; economic and community development; 4-H and youth development; and urban affairs.


Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> An overview of the Limestone County Extension program and the ways its outreach impacts one in three Alabamians with programs in agriculture; forestry, wildlife, and natural resources; family and consumer sciences; economic and community development; 4-H and youth development; and urban affairs.


Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:29:11 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 864 An overview of the Limestone County Extension program and the ways its outreach impacts one in three Alabamians with programs in agriculture; forestry, wildlife, and natural resources; family and consumer sciences; economic and community development; 4-H and youth development; and urban affairs.


Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> extension, Limestone, Athens, Alabama, gardening, library No Talkin' Dirty: Pruning 4 4 Talkin' Dirty: Pruning full 89cb97c3-0463-4c2c-bd0e-254bbe10aa82 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98575086 Limestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, talks about pruning and knowing when and how to prune to promote healthy growth on plants and trees in Limestone County, Alabama.


Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> Limestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, talks about pruning and knowing when and how to prune to promote healthy growth on plants and trees in Limestone County, Alabama.


Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:25:53 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 948 Limestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, talks about pruning and knowing when and how to prune to promote healthy growth on plants and trees in Limestone County, Alabama.


Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> gardens, pruning, soils, trees, flowers, plants, Athens, Alabama, Limestone, library No Talkin' Dirty: Soils (not dirt)! 3 3 Talkin' Dirty: Soils (not dirt)! full f6891139-1168-41fb-aa5a-53115c11f6f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62acb249 Limestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, talks about the importance of soil testing and how to amend it for the best plant and vegetable produce in gardens of Limestone County, Alabama.


Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> Limestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, talks about the importance of soil testing and how to amend it for the best plant and vegetable produce in gardens of Limestone County, Alabama.


Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:22:05 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1000 Limestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, talks about the importance of soil testing and how to amend it for the best plant and vegetable produce in gardens of Limestone County, Alabama.


Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> gardens, soils, Athens, Alabama, Limestone, dirt, trees, flowers, plants, library No Talkin' Dirty: Native Plants 2 2 Talkin' Dirty: Native Plants full e4b3118e-0e3f-4192-8e7e-afc6790b9134 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9358618b Master Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama identify native plants that you can plant to attract birds and bees and beneficial bugs to your home garden. They offer tips on where to buy plants and how to landscape with native species. 


Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> Master Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama identify native plants that you can plant to attract birds and bees and beneficial bugs to your home garden. They offer tips on where to buy plants and how to landscape with native species. 


Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:16:12 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1438 Master Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama identify native plants that you can plant to attract birds and bees and beneficial bugs to your home garden. They offer tips on where to buy plants and how to landscape with native species. 


Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org

 If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org 

]]> gardening, native plants, trees, flowers, plants, Alabama, Athens, Limestone, library No Talkin' Dirty: Invasive Species 1 1 Talkin' Dirty: Invasive Species full e34952ad-ba6f-46ed-9d0e-2e7ca9949f9a https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d7b1dbc The Master Gardeners of Limestone County Alabama talk about how to rid your garden of invasive species and introduce native plants that are environmentally friendly and easier to grow.


Sources and links mentioned in the podcast:

Nonnative Invasive Plants of Southern Forests: a field guide for identification and control can be downloaded from the usda.gov website.
To find native plants by zip code: Native Plants Finder (www.nwf.org)
Alabama Invasive Plants Council: ALIPC (se-eppc.org)
Alabama Extension: www.aces.edu
Master Gardener Extension:  mg.aces.edu
Athens Limestone County Public Library:  www.alcpl.org

If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org

]]> The Master Gardeners of Limestone County Alabama talk about how to rid your garden of invasive species and introduce native plants that are environmentally friendly and easier to grow.


Sources and links mentioned in the podcast:

Nonnative Invasive Plants of Southern Forests: a field guide for identification and control can be downloaded from the usda.gov website.
To find native plants by zip code: Native Plants Finder (www.nwf.org)
Alabama Invasive Plants Council: ALIPC (se-eppc.org)
Alabama Extension: www.aces.edu
Master Gardener Extension:  mg.aces.edu
Athens Limestone County Public Library:  www.alcpl.org

If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org

]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:53:45 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1931 The Master Gardeners of Limestone County Alabama talk about how to rid your garden of invasive species and introduce native plants that are environmentally friendly and easier to grow.


Sources and links mentioned in the podcast:

Nonnative Invasive Plants of Southern Forests: a field guide for identification and control can be downloaded from the usda.gov website.
To find native plants by zip code: Native Plants Finder (www.nwf.org)
Alabama Invasive Plants Council: ALIPC (se-eppc.org)
Alabama Extension: www.aces.edu
Master Gardener Extension:  mg.aces.edu
Athens Limestone County Public Library:  www.alcpl.org

If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org

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