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Musings with people in the world of gardening, botany, horticulture and nature. Marlene takes her years of gardening experience, success and failures and turns it into an unpretentious, humorous listen. From organic vegetable gardening, houseplants, bee keeping, flowers, and everything in between -- this podcast covers it.
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Djs, Superheroes, Queer Love, and Light; that is XIMER. XIMER: A New Musical Podcast is a deep dive into the 2022 Off-Broadway Production of the same name! Host, Cale Rausch, is joined by many cast and creatives on a journey into the behind the scenes look of the making of this production. Join us, we promise it will be worth it! Love and light, beautiful people!
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West Ohio Conversations

The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church

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West Ohio Conversations is a Podcast of The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. The Mission of the West Ohio Conference is to equip local churches to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world…a world of justice, love and peace filled with people growing in the likeness of Jesus Christ.
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This episode is sponsored by bewatersmart.info. The heat getting to you? There’s a good chance it’s also impacting your plants. I discuss various heat related plant issues and ways to mitigate them. To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · Facebook · Instagram · email Marlene at marlenetheplantlady@gmail.com Find Marlene over on YouTube…
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This episode is sponsored by bewatersmart.info. In this episode, I discuss 10 of my favorite drought tolerant plants. Even if you think you don’t have a green thumb, these plants will thrive in your garden with minimal water requirements. Plus, I include pollinator information. To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: · Facebook · Instagr…
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In this episode, I have a great conversation with the Chocolate Botanist, Derek Haynes. Hear about his journey becoming a plant biologist as well about his mission to debunk misinformation on the internet. We discuss his “favorite” myths and how he handles the backlash he receives on social media. Derek is a plethora of educational and entertaining…
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Soil science can be a bit confusing. How long does it take for materials to be broken down, is it good practice to add microbes and what exactly are microbes? Robert Pavlis addresses these questions and more. Check out his new podcast Garden Fundamentals plus his impressive list of books including Soil Science for Gardeners and Compost Science for …
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If I was picked up and dropped into a gardening zone relatively different than mine, it would be a huge steep learning curve. I love talking to gardeners from zones different than my zone 9b and it doesn’t get much different than zone 3. I have a fun and educational chat with Theri Vasina LHirondelle who grows amazing flowers and veggies in Montana…
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Dieffenbachia, ‘pothos’, Monstera… a great majority of houseplants are in the Araceae family which most people shorten to just say Aroids. I discuss this broad family with UC Davis Botanical Conservatory volunteer extraordinaire Bruce Ritter. He has revamped our collection and he shares all his tips and tricks with us. Help support feral cat rescue…
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Believe it or not, spring is around the corner. Here in NorCal, it is still wet with periods of cold, so one does have to be careful with working soil and protecting from potentially freezes. LOTS of prep to do for the upcoming season. It is time to plant: · Broccoli · Cabbage · Carrots · Cauliflower · Collards, swiss chard · Kale · Leeks · Loose l…
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It’s here – the last To Do list of the year. So far it has been a mild winter, with regards to both temperature and moisture. It is the time to plant another round of winter vegetables, work on pest management, and start planning for your spring garden. We are at the apex of short days, so time to work is limited. Episode includes Listener Q&A, wit…
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How do we ensure the next generations become stewards of the land? Of course exposing them to nature and getting them outdoors but also having conversations and reading with them. I talk with author, Collin Pine, about his children’s book ‘The Garden Next Door’ and how its message is more important than ever. Collin’s latest book is called “The Gar…
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Gardening can be murder... that is what a lot of people who claim to have a brown thumb think. But in this case, I’m discussing murder mystery books and their links to gardening. Author, Marta McDowell, joins me to discuss her new book “Gardening Can Be Murder: How poisonous Poppies, Sinister Shovels and Grim Gardens Have Inspired Mystery Writers’.…
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Trees -- we all know how important they are. But what are the best trees for zone 9? How exactly do you properly plant, stake and water a new tree? Pamela Sanchez -- Certified Arborist and Education Programs Manager for the Sacramento Tree Foundation -- joins me to discuss these topics and more. Pamela and the Sacramento Tree can be found at: · Web…
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It is the October To Do List, and that means it is a very busy time in the garden. Clean up from summer vegetables and prepping for fall and winter. The days are cooler, but shorter – which means you have to work efficiently and hard. Episode includes Listener Q&A, with topics listed below. It is time to plant: · Fava beans · Beets · Bok choy · Car…
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Seeds. As gardeners we sow them, order them, harvest them, and sometime try to prevent them. Author and gardener Jennifer Jewell delves even deeper into the science and importance of seeds in her new book ‘What We Sow’. We discuss her inspiration for the book and talk about why seeds are so important in our ecosystem, cultures and overall survival …
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As a plant person with minimal design skills, I’m in awe of people with both skill sets. In this episode I talk to Soleil Tranquilli about how she combines her artistic design ability with her wealth of plant knowledge to create firesafe, water wise and tranquil gardens. She is the owner of Tranquill Gardens as well as being a Certified watershed W…
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It is the September To Do List – believe it or not, we are in full Fall prep time. Lots of cool weather vegetables to start planting, and tons of clean up and pruning. Summer may have been easy in the garden, but it’s time to get the gloves on and get to work. Episode includes Listener Q&A and a discussion around current published articles in the h…
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You can say that my guest, Justin Hancock, is passionate about passion vines! But he is also passionate about anything that grows. As a horticulturalist for one of the top nurseries, Costa Farms, he gets to surround himself with all types of plants. We discuss, of course, passion vines as well as houseplant care. Justin and Costa Farms can be found…
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It is the August To Do List, and we are having a gorgeous summer that is offering up IDEAL garden conditions. Vegetable and fruit harvests are bountiful, but there is prep work for fall piling up. It is time to: Plant seeds in ground, including: beets, cabbage, carrots, turnips, potatoes Prep garden beds for Fall planting in September: Weed, compos…
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Want to replace your lawn with a cacti/succulent garden? Here’s how. My coworker and succulent grower extraordinaire, Gianluca Bacci, joins me to discuss succulent growing tips. We talk about major do’s and don’ts of succulent care plus why the saguaro cacti of Arizona are dying. Gianluca can be found at: · Instagram: marinsect_gianluca To ask ques…
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Many of us walk around with ideas/inventions in our head but don’t follow through with them for numerous reasons. In this episode, I talk with inventor/founder of PlantTraps, Deborah Holtschlag, about how she came up with an idea and ran with it. We discuss her products that turn balconies into amazing gardens as well as her journey from idea to ma…
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It is the July To Do List, and we are in the HEAT of summer. Garden work is relegated to morning and (maybe) late afternoon given the blistering temperatures. Luckily, it is not the busiest time of the year garden wise – hopefully most of your time is spent harvesting vegetables. Plenty to do still from a maintenance perspective, and believe it or …
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It is the June To Do List, and here in Zone 9 it seems that summer has arrived. Hot weather is becoming the daily norm, and everything is quickly drying up from a very wet winter. At this point in the garden a lot of the hard prep work has been done and we now begin summer maintenance mode. It is time to plant: · Perennials, roses, herbs, veggies… …
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For centuries people have been harvesting and obtaining oils from plants. From lavender to Frankincense, researchers know that oils are important compounds in plants for many reasons. In this episode I talk to aromatherapy expert, Amy Anthony of NYC Aromatica, all about essential oils and how you can utilize them in your life. We touch upon distill…
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TRIGGER WARNING! We speak about suicide, depression, and anxiety in this episode. Welcome to XIMER: A New Musical Podcast! Markus has created a beautiful story full of light and love, with plenty of darkness too. In this episode, we talk about the future of Ximer. Vote Vote Vote! We have some very exciting news to share! VOTING INFORMATION HERE Ins…
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It is the May To Do List, and the here in Zone 9 the winter weather seems to have finally broken. Warm days have been persistent, but there is still some cool and wet weather. Lots to do in the garden as we catch up from a long winter and prepare for spring/summer. It is time to plant: · Vegetables: Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, beans, swiss chard, …
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TRIGGER WARNING! We speak about suicide, depression, and anxiety in this episode. Welcome to XIMER: A New Musical Podcast! Markus has created a beautiful story full of light and love, with plenty of darkness too. In this episode, we sit down with psych nurse, Collin McDowell, to talk about how taking care of yourself is so important. Enjoy! Suicide…
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Welcome to XIMER: A New Musical Podcast! Markus has created a beautiful story full of light and love, with plenty of darkness too. In this episode, I sit down with actor Katie Miller to discuss her creation of Dixie and Justice. Enjoy! Instagram: @ximer.live Website with link to comic books and more information HERE…
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Welcome to XIMER: A New Musical Podcast! Markus has created a beautiful story full of light and love, with plenty of darkness too. In this episode, we talk to some of the music producers to dive more into the creation of the music. Enjoy! Instagram: @ximer.live Website with link to comic books and more information HERE…
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April is Kid’s Gardening Month! Joining me to talk about resources to help teachers and parents with activities, grants and lesson plants is Em Shipman, Executive Director of KidsGardening.org . And FYI- a lot of these lessons are great for grownups! If folks want to contribute to our work, donations are 100% tax deductible. We are able to reach 8 …
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Welcome to XIMER: A New Musical Podcast! Markus has created a beautiful story full of light and love, with plenty of darkness too. In this episode, we talk to The Spirits of Ximer and their experiences with creating characters alongside three other people. Enjoy! Instagram: @ximer.live Website with link to comic books and more information HERE…
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It is the April To Do List, and the persistent wet and cold weather is still here in the west. Nevertheless, we are getting warmer, longer days and spring will soon be in full effect. We also spend some time reviewing asparagus growing tips, as it is a popular question amongst listeners. It is time to plant: Vegetables: Eggplant, squash, corn, cucu…
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Welcome to XIMER: A New Musical Podcast! Markus has created a beautiful story full of light and love, with plenty of darkness too. In this episode, we talk about Daniel's injury on the night of his Off-Broadway debut, my cover of his role, and we continue the conversation of the unconstitutional laws being put into place to hurt us. Enjoy! Instagra…
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Begonias are like potato chips, you can’t stop at one. In this episode I’m talking with Glenn Dickerson, Begonia collections curator at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, about all his tips and tricks to keep their massive collection healthy and thriving. We discuss soil, fertilizer, types of Begonias, problematic Rex varieties and more. Glenn and some…
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Welcome to XIMER: A New Musical Podcast! Markus has created a beautiful story full of light and love, with plenty of darkness too. In this episode, we talk about our experience with working on two shows at one time. Enjoy! Instagram: @ximer.live Website with link to comic books and more information HERE Below are the links to the articles mentioned…
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Welcome to XIMER: A New Musical Podcast! Markus has created a beautiful story full of light and love, with plenty of darkness too. In this episode, we talk about the rehearsal process. Enjoy! Instagram: @ximer.live Website with link to comic books and more information HERE Below are the links to the articles mentioned in the episode and more inform…
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Welcome to XIMER: A New Musical Podcast! Markus has created a beautiful story full of light and love, with plenty of darkness too. In this episode, we talk about why sharing queer stories and experiences is so important, especially right now. Enjoy! Instagram: @ximer.live Website with link to comic books and more information HERE…
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Peach leaf curl, fire blight, citrus issues, and more. Don Shor, owner of Redwood Barn Nursery and horticulturist extraordinaire, joins me to discuss issues that may arise on your fruit trees this spring and summer. Don and Redwood Barn Nursery can be found at: Website: redwoodbarn.com Instagram: redwoodbarnnursery & don.shor Facebook: Redwood Barn…
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Welcome to XIMER: A New Musical Podcast! Markus has created a beautiful story full of light and love, with plenty of darkness too. In this episode, we take a deep dive into how Mabon helped train the actors for combat and weapons use, while stressing the importance of safety. Enjoy! Instagram: @ximer.live Website with link to comic books and more i…
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It is the March To Do List, and we are still in the heart of winter with lots of cold and wet days. Not just cold and wet – we have had very low elevation snow throughout California…crazy. Spring looms though, and preparation is paramount. It is time to plant: · Vegetables: Broccoli, beets, cabbage, cauliflower, chive, collards, swiss chard, kale, …
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Welcome to XIMER: A New Musical Podcast! Markus has created a beautiful story full of light and love, with plenty of darkness too. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the creation of the story of XIMER. XIMER is far from the average musical, so it's creation is far from average! Enjoy! Instagram: @ximer.live Website with link to comic books a…
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Welcome to XIMER: A New Musical Podcast! Markus has created a beautiful story full of light and love, with plenty of darkness too. In this episode, we take a deep dive into what went into producing the 2022 Off-Broadway production of XIMER. Enjoy! Instagram: @ximer.live Website with link to comic books and more information HERE…
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Welcome to XIMER: A New Musical Podcast! Markus has created a beautiful story full of light and love, with plenty of darkness too. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the creation of the music of XIMER. XIMER is far from the average musical, so it's music is far from average! Enjoy! Instagram: @ximer.live Website with link to comic books and …
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It is the February To Do List, and we are still in the heart of winter with plenty of cold days. Spring is around the corner though, and preparation has to get started. It is time to plant: · Vegetables: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, swiss chard, collards, kale, lettuce, peas, radish · Plant bare-root roses, fruit trees Chores include: · Prune ro…
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It is the January To Do List, and we are in the rainiest season out wet in a very long time. Temperatures have moderated a bit, however. Tough to get out in the garden with this much rain, but there are things that need to be done during the dry periods. It is time to plant: Bareroot trees, roses, shrubs Radishes Lettuce Onions Bok choy Fava beans …
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We are all familiar with the iconic southern magnolia and possibly even the show stopping saucer magnolia…but there are many more beauties in this genus. I had the pleasure of talking with Andrew Bunting -- the Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and author of “The Plant Lover’s Guide to Magnolias”. We discuss e…
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It is the December To Do List, and we are in the middle of winter garden season. Weather is COLD, and so far it has been relatively wet. It is time to plant: Asparagus Fava beans Bok choy Broccoli rabe Garlic Kale Loose leaf lettuce Mustard Onion sets Radish Do not plant yet: Bareroot trees Roses Berries Chores include: Protect succulents from wate…
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What is it like to work in the oldest greenhouse conservatory in the US? I talk to the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers Kristen Natoli (Collections Manager) and Sarah Sawtelle (Engagement Manager) about the ins and outs of this historic collection and building. With such an amazing collection of plants – where do they source them from? How do …
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Compost…this is music to most gardener’s ears. FREE compost is even better. Many people think that expensive compost makers, tons of space, and ample time is required – this is NOT the case. In this episode I welcome back master composter Kevin Marini to discuss everything compost. Do you know the difference between hot and cold compost, the optima…
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