master gardeners

 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
Music by Pixabay 

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     

Welcome to another episode of Mid-South Gardening featuring Vador Vance, Kenneth Mabry, and Jim Crowder! Also, welcome our new partner to the show, Herbi-Systems.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of Mid-South Gardening featuring Vador Vance, Kenneth Mabry, and Jim Crowder! Janet Dickey, president of the Memphis Area Master Gardeners, joins the conversation!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Springtime in the garden!  Master Gardeners Janis and Lisa 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   
Music from Pixabay   

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   
Music from Pixabay  

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   
Music from Pixabay 

Today we are talking about what the definition of edible landscaping is.

A conversation with University of California Cooperative Extension Sustainable Food Systems advisors for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties,  Drs. Rachel Surls and Rose Hayden-Smith about the victory garden movement, urban farming, community gardens, the Master Gardener program, and drought strategies for those interested in growing food. Recorded May 12, 2020. Find the episode transcript here: https://www.watertalkpodcast.com/episodes/episode-05