MaryBird's Backyard Garden
A husband and wife DIY gardening podcast with gardening tips and some fun sprinkled in. We are located in central Texas and will be discussing the progression of our backyard garden, some do's and dont's as well as some of our hits and misses. We like to have guests on to talk about gardening as well as food, libations, and some fun backyard projects! We hope you will join us on this journey as we continue to evolve our own garden and give you some tips and information for your own garden while having some fun!! Please join us as...
S2E15 The Dreaded Cocklebur, Texas Herbs, and Malabar Spinach!
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We are back in the studio from our 2 week driving adventure! Let's talk about the dreaded Cocklebur that gave us so much trouble with our puppies last year. We also talk Herbs in your garden, Malabar Spinach and Mary gives us a great reference book to check out. Join us as we talk "What's New in the Garden" and how the garden fared while we were traveling.
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S2E14 We are in New England! Lets talk about the wonderful New England spring plants and flowers!
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We are in the great Northeast and have some wonderful information on the beautiful plants, flowers, and of course birds we have seen here in New England. Mary talks about the spectacular Forsythia, which arrives here like a bright yellow firecracker. We talk about the New Hampshire State tree - the White Birch, and did you know there is a beer that is made form the bark? Magnolia's, Skunk Cabbage, Crocuses, and Trillium - we even saw a groundhog close to where we stayed. Join us as we talk about the wonderful arrival...
S2E13 On the Road Again, Grow your own Tea Garden, and how about some Swiss Chard!
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We are on the road again, this time heading to the great North where the temps are quite a bit colder than home. Mary talks about growing a tea garden at home and some plants you can get started with that are easy to grow and would taste great in your tea. We also talk about "What's new in the Garden" and Mary has a great recipe to use your Swiss Chard with. Join us as we continue our gardening journey!
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S2E12 The unexpected Peppergrass plant, Victory Gardens, and new classes!
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Join us we talk "What's new in the Garden" and hear what we have been up to this week. Mary talks about the Peppergrass plant, an unexpectedly versatile, edible plant, and Jeff talks about the Victory Garden's of past and how they led to how we garden today. We also give an update on some classes we have signed up for that look to be very interesting and fun! Join us for some good garden talk and fun!
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S2E11 The Texas Bluebonnet, SVB Traps, and Wool Pellets!
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Join us as Mary gives some history on the Texas Bluebonnet, a State treasure. We also talk about a new product we are going to try - SVB (Squash Vine Borer) Traps, and what are Wool Pellets and why might you want to use them in your garden! We also have our regular "What's new in the Garden" and Jeff' Corner! Join us for a fun conversation.
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S2E10 Is the Grass always greener somewhere else? Mary talks Lawns today!
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Mary takes us on a historical trip to talk about lawns, how they started, how they were maintained, and where are we today! Very interesting history of the lawn as well as how to care for our current lawns. Jeff plays "Stump the Birdy" and tries to stump Mary on some gardening questions. As always, we talk about "What's New in the Garden" and have some other fun tidbits for you.
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S2E9 Florida Road Trip, Azaleas, and Barbados Cherry Bush!
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We are on a roadtrip to Florida! We talk about some of the plants we saw and especially the Azaleas and the Barbados Cherry Bush! Florida has a lot of different species that grow here and we have enjoyed seeing the colors of Florida!
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S2E8 Maximalist Gardening, Watering Grid System and How Do Trees Communicate
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Join us on this episode as we talk about the Garden In Minutes Grid watering system we installed and what we think of it. Mary talks about Maximalist Gardening, what it is and how we plan to try it this year. We also talk about how trees communicate, and it is pretty amazing how they can communicate with each other for defenses and to help each other. As always, we talk about "What's new in the Garden" where Mary updates us on her latest adventures!
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S2E7 Propagating Pelargoniums, The African Daisy, and What is the rarest flowers?
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Mary walks us through propagating a Zonal Geranium (Pelargoniums),with Jeff doing it real-time, and its care and planting. Information on the African or Bush Daisy, what it is, and how to best plant and care for it! Jeff asks the question "What are the rarest flowers in the world" with some interesting facts on them. We also have our weekly "What's new in the garden" and Mary gives us some tips on what should be going into the ground now! Join us for a fun episode!
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S2E6 Bicolor Iris, Plums, and Do you know what the largest plant is?
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Join us as we talk about the latest in the garden, Mary deep dives on the Bicolor Iris and Jeff's Corner asks the question of what are the largest plants and flowers? Spring is coming and Mary lets us know what's ready to start going in the ground to get ready for an awesome blooming season!
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