On this episode, Shannon and Marcela welcome back event manager, pollinator garden specialist and all around awesome person, Robin Norton from Rainbow Gardens San Antonio. She talks to us all about what new gardeners should know as they tuck in for the Fall and Winter seasons. Tune in to learn all about how to choose cool weather crops, planting perreniels and bulbs for Spring blooms, how to use cover crops and why leaves are good for your garden! Also, Robin talks to us about how to protect your plant babies in harsh weather and what is means to overwinter your garden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hug the Earth
Today on the podcast, Marcela and Shannon talk with Shaman Jesus Garcia about his origins and his spiritual connections to his ancestors, the earth and nature. He also talks about Herbal Action Project, his organization that introduces herbalism to children in public schools.https://herbalactionproject.comhttps://www.instagram.com/shamanjesus?igsh=MTVhbmVlM3B6cHJ2cw==https://www.instagram.com/zilkerbotanicalgarden?igsh=MTBxZXY0MDR4Z2Nsbw== Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Beautiful World of Botany Pt 2
In this second part of the discussion with Dr. Connolly, Shannon and Marcela learn about the corpse flower in all its stinky glory. Dr. Connolly also discusses his work with the Nightshade variety of plants. He discusses his own experiences as a gardener assisting his wife in their CSA. He discusses projects to help food insecure college students.To learn more, please visit:East Connecticut State University: Anthophiles swarm greenhouse for rare double-blooming corpse flower - Eastern (easternct.edu)Native Plant Trust: Native Plant TrustGrow Native: Keeping Nature Near - Grow Native!New England Botanical Society: New England Botanical Society (rhodora.org) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Beautiful World of Botany Pt 1
In this episode, Shannon and Marcela speak to Dr. Bryan Connolly, a botanist who discusses the inspirations that led to his interest in botany and what is encompassed in the study of botany along with some of the unique plants he has encountered in his work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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WTF
On today’s episode, Shannon and Marcela chat with Terri Pendleton, owner of Wine Tree Farm (WTF). She discusses her adventures as a full-time farmer. She discusses the amazing landscapes and lessons learned through her time as a farmer as well as the surprising reason behind her farm’s name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Seedy and Shady AF Podcast: A Sketchy Gardening Podcast
A podcast hosted by two friends with gardening anecdotes (and let’s face it: gardening FAILS) that highlights horticulture and the individuals/organizations who cultivate gardens while teaching an audience of all experience levels about gardening in a funny, lighthearted, and approachable way through storytelling and dialogue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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