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...
S2E26 Fascinating Milkweed, Surprising Beetles, and Aromatic Lemongrass!
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Join us for a very interesting episode. Mary talks about the Milkweed plant and how it has been used in history and how there is much more to the plant than meets the eye. Lemongrass is used as an aromatic and in foods, hear how to plant it in your garden so you can take advantage of that. And Beetles! Did you know they were the first pollinators and that they play an important role in pollinating plants today! All that and "What's New in the Garden" in this episode of MaryBird's Backyard...
S2E25 We have a general gardening conversation today where we cover a wide variety of gardening topics!
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Mary and Jeff have a general gardening conversation today - we give you a little bit more of a deep dive into ourselves and talk about some of our past episodes. Join us for a fun discussion today where we cover a lot of information about gardens and ourselves! Don't miss this week's fun!
S2E24 The Woolly Stemodia, Mosquito Buckets, and how to pick the perfect Watermelon!
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We are getting some new hoses for the yard - and Mary made us a grid to determine how many and what sizes! Okra is almost ready to harvest as well as our Malabar Spinach. Mary tells us about the Woolly Stemodia plant and how she plans to pair it with other plants in a large planter. Mosquito's getting you down? Mary talks about the mosquito buckets we just put in and how they work. Jeff's Corner talks cameras, 4th of July safety, and do you know how to pick the best watermelon...
S2E23 The Kidneywood, Fencing, and let's get crazy with Chaos Gardening!
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Join us as we update you on "What's new in the Garden" this week - the summer solstice week. Learn about the Texas native Kidneywood plant, what it is and how to grow it in your garden. We talk fencing for your backyard garden and what to choose based on your needs and if you are trying to prevent any varmints from getting in. Then we get crazy with Chaos gardening, a great way to garden for those lazy days of summer.
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S2E22 The Buzz about Bees, Backyard Photography, and Tradescantia plant!
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Join us for a fun episode where Mary talks about all the Buzz on Bees! They are really incredible! Jeff talks backyard Photography - you will be surprised how many things you have in your backyard to photograph. The Tradescantia is our newest addition and Mary gives us some information on what it is and how best to grow it.
As always we have our "What's New in the Garden" where we talk about our recent garden adventures or misadventures! Join us for another fun episode!!
S2E21 Chili Pequin, Japanese Beetles, Bottomless Containers, and Duborskian rice!
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Join us as we talk about our latest backyard adventures with a skunk, how the 3 Sisters in the garden are progressing, and how we used some of our garden bounty in the latest dinner dish!
Mary talks Chili Pequin and how to start eradicating the Japanese Beetles as well as how to grow your next plant using a bottomless container!
How about growing your own rice in the backyard - we got some info for you to get started.
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S2E20 The Spineless Prickly Pear, "Harvest Moon" shrub and Zonal Geraniums...oh my!!
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This week we cover our latest gardening adventures;
The Spineless Prickly Pear - but is he really totally spineless?Photinia shrub, aka "Harvest Moon" shrub Zonal Geraniums - delicate little guys who need extra attentionAs always we have our "What's new in the Garden" and Jeff's Corner where we try to stump Mary with an Herb Quiz!
Join us for a fun episode this week!!
S2E19 Vitex Tree, Trumpet Vines, Oshibana art, and the Chelsea Chop!
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We cover a lot of topics this week - join us as we talk about
Vitex Tree - a lovely, purple blooming tree for your gardenTrumpet Vine - a wild and beautiful vineMexican Flame VineThe Chelsea ChopOshibana ArtAs always we have our "What's new in the Garden" where we talk potatoes and onions. Jeff's Corner covers the fun Oshibana Art that you can do with garden flowers, and Mary tells us what's happening in the next week and what you should be looking to plant!
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S2E18 Wild Buffalo-Bur, Ancient Safflower, and Updates on the Garden!
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We talk about the wild Buffalo-Bur we found in the garden and the fascinating history of the Safflower (another plant we found this week) - it has a very interesting history and usage historically and today! We also talk about what we decided to do about our Roses that unfortunately had gotten diseases. We have a quick Jeff's Corner as well, so join us this week for a fun podcast with some cool facts!
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S2E17 Blue Oyster Mushrooms, Top 10 Common Yard Pests, and a trip to the Garden Center!
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Join us as Mary talks about her Mothers' Day Gift - a great growing box of Blue Oyster Mushrooms from the North Spore company. We discuss the top 10 Texas Yard Pests and how to identify and treat them and we talk about what we picked up on our trip to the garden center. As always we have our "What's New in the Garden" and what we have planned for our next garden adventures.
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S2E16 The surprising Red Yucca, Tomato Talk, and What to start in the Garden this month!
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Let's talk about the Red Yucca, a hot weather loving bloomer. Tomatoes have more going on that meets the vine! We have a sneaky weed in the garden that Mary has finally identified and as usual we have our "What's New in the Garden" with some of this and that for you and what is ready to go into the garden this month. Join us for a fun episode!
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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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S2E5 Baby it's Cold Outside! - We talk Back Safety, Vermicomposting, and Irish Coffee!!!
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Join us as Mary talks about back safety - and it hits home for us after this weeks activities. Interested in Vermicompost? Mary tells you how to use worms to create some great worm castings for your garden and Jeff gives you the lowdown on the famous Irish Coffee, which in this cold weather sounds pretty darn good! Join us for all that plus more as we explore MaryBird's Backyard Garden!
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S2E4 BirdBuddy, Newton's Figs, Book Recommendation and more!
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We review the BirdBuddy Bird camera, Mary gives us information on the ancient Fig, how to grow and some varieties to look for. Book recommendation on a great book for fruit tree growers and as always we update you on "what's new in the garden"! Join us for fun DIY gardening information with some tips from our trials and tribulations!
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S2E3 Potato's, Onions, National Feed The Birds Day and much more....
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We talk about our weeks garden activities, and yes, Mary had us working! Birds, Birds, Birds and feeding them. You grow potatoes how? and what about those onions? Anyone up for a smoothie from the garden? Join us for all that and more on this weeks episode!
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S2E2 - That stalky Asparagus! Cookbook Review and Cocktail Infusion!
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Join us as Mary talks history and growing of the stalky, mighty, Asparagus! We also review a great new cookbook we found, and Jeff infuses some insights into making your very own cocktail infusions from your garden!
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S2E1 - We are back for Season 2! Mary talks African Violets and Fried Apples!
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We are back with Season 2! Join us as we talk African Violets, Fried Apples and a refreshing mocktail recipe!!!
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Episode 40 - Season 1 Year End Podcast
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We do a quick recap of season 1 and give some teasers for what is in store for season 2 here at MaryBirds Backyard Garden!!!!
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Episode 39 - The Rose Rosette Disease episode!!
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Mary talks about the Rose Rosette Disease that is hitting our rose plants and gives some history on the disease, how it is transmitted, and how to identify it on your roses. Jeff has fun quizzing Mary on some gardening hacks that may or may not be worthwhile!
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Episode 38 - The Yellow Bells are Ringing, where are you Esperanza?
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Mary talks about Jeff's dream plant - the Esperanza or Yellow Bells or Yellow Trumpet Bush. Fast growing, shade producing and hardy in Texas - woohoo! Jeff quizzes Mary on what is technically considered a fruit or vegetable!
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Quick Podcast Update!!
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Quick podcast update for everyone!!!
Episode 36 - How to Beat the Gardening Doldrums!
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Mary and Jeff talk about beating the gardening doldrums that take over sometimes. Mary gives us some tips to get re-energized in the garden!
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Episode 35 - Special Halloween Show with special guest!
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Mary and Jeff talk Halloween and we have a special guest to help us make and talk about Halloween wreaths and other things Halloweeny!
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Episode 34 - Madagascar Periwinkle, Bur Oak and Jurassic Ginkgo - Whoa!!!
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Mary talks about the hearty Madagascar Periwinkle, the awesome, and very large Burr Oak, and Jeff goes Jurassic with Gingko! As always we talk about our mis-adventures in the yard this week!
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Episode 33 - Reviving our Boston Fern and Fall lawn care tips!
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Mary talks about reviving Jeff's sad and brown Boston Fern and gives us some insights how we should take care of it to prevent its demise! Jeff talks about lawn care as we approach Fall/Winter, and as always we talk about "What's new in the Garden".
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Episode 32 - Burford Holly for the birds!
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Mary discusses getting your winter prep started, and does a deep dive on the Burford Holly, a very good Texas all-season plant!
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Episode 31 - Mary gives us the Buzzzzzz on Bees!
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Mary gives us the buzzzz on bees, we talk backyard photography, and our Almond Verbena smells fabulous!
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Episode 30 - Kalanchoe - The Mother of Thousands plant!
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Mary has some interesting history on the Kalanchoe plant, its different variations and names and how to care for them! Jeff has a new "Jeff's Corner" with a review of the EGO Electric yard tools, and as always we talk about what's new in the garden!
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Episode 29 - Our friend the native Texas Cedar!
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Mary does a deep dive on the Texas Cedar tree! Most people view it as a nuisance, but Mary provides some interesting information on how beneficial it really is in the garden! Jeff has a new "Jeff's Corner" and as always we talk about what's new in the garden!
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Episode 28 - We got skunked!!!
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Mary talks about our skunk encounter in the garden and some strategies to help deter them from yours!!
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Episode 27 - Mary presents part 3 in our series on starting a new garden!
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Mary continues with part 3 of the series on how to get started on a new garden and we talk about a surprise garden event we had this morning!!
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