Native Bee Special with Sam Droege USGS

Hello Listener, 

This month, we discuss some more exciting animal mating habits in the Mid-Altalitic region. This year, we discuss Eastern Hercules Beetles, Dogbane Leaf Beetles, Blue Crabs, and the iconic Bald Eagle. 

We start the episode with garden news and an update about the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.    Check out the official press-release from USDA for additional info.

We also have our: 

•  Native Plant of the Month -  Crowsfoot club moss (~39:10)
• Bug of the Month –Horned fungus beetle (~ 42:40)
• Garden Tips of the Month – (~50:00)

The DNR webpage about salinity in the bay.

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 If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/.

The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).

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We are bringing in the New Year with a game of Garden Trivia!
Stephanie Pully and Kaitlyn Baligush from the UME Master Gardener Office are joining us with some fun trivia questions. Feel free to play along with us. 
There are four categories, each with three questions:

•  Botany (~1:53)
•  Soils (~8:14)
•  Entomology (~13:09)
• Native and Invasive Plants (19:46)
• **Bonus Question ( ~27:19)

 Were  Stephanie and Kaitlyn able to stump us? You will have to listen to find out.  

If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas.

 For more information about the University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. 

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 The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Its hosts are Mikaela Boley, Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes, Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel, senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).

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This year, we are taking a break from our spooky plant list to instead talk about a spooky, cute group of insects STINGING CATERPILLARS! Don't let their cuteness fool you; these incredible insects can string if touched, so BEWARE and keep your hands to yourself. 

We also have our: 

•  Bug of the Month – Antlions.  (~29:45) 
•  Native Plant of the Month - Little bluestem- Schizachyrium scoparium (~37:15)
• Garden Tips of the Month (~40:25)

 If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas.

For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. 

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 The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).

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Photos: 

• Buck moth caterpillar - David Cappaert, Bugwood.org 
• Io Moth Caterpillar- Lacy L. Hyche, Auburn University, Bugwood.org 
• Puss moth caterpillar - Lacy L. Hyche, Auburn University, Bugwood.org
• White Flannel moth caterpillar -  Lacy L. Hyche, Auburn University, Bugwood.org
• Saddleback caterpillar - Joe Culin, Clemson University, Bugwood.org 
• Stinging rose caterpillar-  Joe Culin, Clemson University, Bugwood.org
• Hag moth caterpillar - Jerry A. Payne, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org 
• American dagger moth - Joseph LaForest, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
• Milkweed tussock moth caterpillars - David Cappaert, Bugwood.org 
• Antlion - Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org
• Little Bluestem - Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org 

 Hey Listener,

Gold and yellow hues are the undeniable colors of autumn. In this episode, we discuss one of our favorite yellow-blooming perennial plants–Goldenrod. With its pretty yellow flowers, long blooming seasons, and high wildlife value, What is not to love about these fantastic native plants? Mikaela also counts down her top pick of goldenrod for different gardens (~17:10). Her goldenrod bloom chart can be found here.

We also have our: 

•  Native Plant of the Month - Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) (~22:45)
• Bug of the Month – Goldenrod Bunch Gall Midge  (~33:35)
• Garden Tips of the Month (~39:15)

 If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas.

For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. 

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 The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).

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Hey Listener,

 In this month's episode, Dr. Shauna Henley (a Senior Family and Consumer Sciences Educator with the University of Maryland Extension) returns to the podcast to discuss canning those summer fruits and vegetables. She will tell us a bit about the history of canning, what supplies you need (~5:20), the difference between canning with a hot water bath and pressure canning (~9:53) , common mistakes (~16:00),  and give us some resources on where to find recipes (~18:34). 

• National Center for Home Food Preservation
• USDA's Complete Guide to Home Canning

We also have our: 

•  Native Plant of the Month - Ghost pipes (Monotropa uniflora) (~32:05)
• Bug of the Month – Bluet Damselfly (~34:50)
• Garden Tips of the Month (~40:28)

 If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas.

For more information about University of Maryland Extension and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. 

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  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).

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Hey Listener,

 In this month's episode, we are talking about two common household pests: ants and termites. While both live in colonies and can enter our homes, they have very different lifecycles and social structures. Some of them are nuisance pests, while others can cause damage to our homes. This episode will cover how to tell ants and termites apart, their life cycles, and control methods ( Ants ~6:45, Termies ~19:10). 

We also have our: 

•  Native Plant of the Month - Wild mint (Mentha arvensis)- ~ 24:25
• Bug of the Month –  Golden-backed snipe fly ~ ~28:30
• Garden Tips of the Month - ~31:30

 If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas.

For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. 

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  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).

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Hey Listener,

 In this month's episode, we are excited to Celebrates National Pollinator Week. ( June 19-25, 2023).  A pollinator is any animal that visits flowering plants and moves pollen from flower to flower, which helps plants reproduce, making fruits and seeds. In North America pollinators include bees, butterflies, moths, flower flies, beetles, and wasps.  Worldwide, approximately 1,000 plants grown for food, beverages, fibers, and spices need to be pollinated by animals.

We also have our: 

•  Native Plant of the Month - Beardtongues (Penstemon digitalis and P. hirsutus) ~16:40
• Bug of the Month – Fig wasps (Agaonidae sp.) ~21:18
• Garden Tips of the Month - ~30:00

 If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. 

 The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).

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 Hey Listener,

 In this month's episode, we are excited to welcome back  Jon Traunfeld, Principal Agent and Program Director of the fantastic UME Home and Garden Information Center. 2023 is UME HGIC year of the Sweet Potato, and  Jon is here .o give us some tips about growing and harvesting them, and in return, we share recipes for eating them with him.

We also have our: 

•  Native Plant of the Month (Mountain laurel) ~36:00
  • Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kaugnh4I4tE
• Bug of the Month – (pink-spotted hawkmoth)   ~40:40
• Garden Tips of the Month - ~45:00

We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners; whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to find out if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5 min survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! 

You can take our survey here. 

 If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. 

 The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).

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Hello Listener,  

In this month's episode, we're talking about selecting and growing small fruits and fruit trees. With spring blooming around us, many garden centers and stores will have fruit trees and small fruit shrubs for sale. Creating a home orchard can provide a source of delicious fruit. However, fruit trees and shrubs have their own unique challenges.  In this month's episode,  we discuss tips for planning your orchard, growing small fruit (~11:05), tips for growing tree fruit (~27:53) and native fruits (~38:15). 

We also have our: 

•  Native Plant of the Month - Serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.) ~43:30
• Bug of the Month –  Plum Curculio ~47:30
• Garden Tips of the Month - ~52:38

We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners; whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to find out if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5 min survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! 

You can take our survey here. 

 If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. 

 The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).

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Hello Listener, 

In this month's episode, we are talking to Paul Goeringer, a University of Maryland Specialist with the UMD Agriculture Law Education Initiative. We have some great questions regarding homeowner and property rights to put Paul on the spot today. We discussed Maryland HB322 (~3:27), overhanging trees (~12:15), fence laws (~15:30), dealing with damage to your yard (~18:40) and Maryland Right to Farm Law (~26:50). You can find Paul's podcast, the Maryland Risk Management Education Podcast, here: https://marylandagpodcast.org/ 

We also have our: 

• Native Plant of the Month - Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) (~30:40)
• Bug of the Month –Spruce Spider Mite (Oligonychus ununguis) (~34:40)
• Garden Tips of the Month (~39:47) 

We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners; whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to find out if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5 min survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! 

You can take our survey here. 

 If you have any garden-related questions, please email us at UMEGardenPodcast@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GardenThymePodcas. For more information about UME and these topics, please check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center and Maryland Grows Blog at https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. 

 The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Senior Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture, Rachel Rhodes- Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County), and Emily Zobel-Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County).

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