Join columnist and garden designer Mary Stone in sharing dilemmas, delights, & discoveries in the garden of life.
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Millions are addicted to social media and disconnected from life almost entirely creating a mental health epidemic. "Digital Dilemmas," hosted by Robert Biehn, is a passionate podcast that delves into the complex challenges social media presents in our daily lives. This interactive series opens up Pandora’s box to explore how social media impacts everything that we do and even shapes our perception of reality. Each episode navigates the stories, problems, and potential solutions to address a ...
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We take ambiguous moral situations in popular fictional movies and TV shows and analyze them from a Torah lens. We explore a range of issues that come up and examine them from a Jewish point of view. For example, can someone be so evil that there’s a point of no return? Do the ends justify the means, either on a personal or societal level? Are we allowed to take revenge? How about pranking someone? Are we allowed to steal from the rich to give to the poor? The analysis will cover the dilemma ...
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Dialogue Dilemmas is an academic and heartfelt exploration of political conflict for conscientious citizens who are overwhelmed and disillusioned. Dialogue Dilemmas includes evidence-based exploration - and practice! - of communication interventions that can improve the quality of political conversations.
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There are at least two sides to every conflict, and when it's between divorced or separated parents, sparks can fly. In each episode, co-parenting experts Diane Dierks and Rick Voyles answer listener questions and talk about the benefits and risks of letting go vs. holding on to the conflict in a variety of complex topics facing co-parents today. Do you hold on for the sake of the children or let go for the same reason? Episodes are released every Sunday at noon. Listeners can email 1234Dile ...
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Let's speak Welsh. Every episode of Junk Dilemmas: An Irvine Welsh Podcast will cover one of Irvine Welsh's novels, short story collections and also the movie adaptations of his work.
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Just me having an old school conversation.
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Hey there, I'm a teenager with a whole lot of weight on my shoulders, and I wanted to share. If you can relate, please leave a comment! Thank you! -K.N
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Advice and strategies for parents struggling to set, boundaries, coping with difficult behaviors and building trust with their teenagers. Together we will explore the common conflicts adolescents are facing from skipping school, lgbtq topics, addiction, curfew, anxiety and beyond. Helping your adolescent navigate their journey into adulthood, doesn’t have to be the struggle it was of generations past.
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We’ve all had moments or we are currently having moments in which life hits us hard where it hurts. My ultimate goal is to reach out to all the people out there having tough times and to give you guys hope. I’ll be sharing tips, stories of my own, and stories of other people.
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Three dudes bringing you strange and crazy stories around the world. We are sick of people pussy-footing around, worried about what people think of them. We decided to create a space where we can talk openly about issue in our world that seem to be 'dilemmas' and need to be talked about. Prepare to laugh with us and at us as we make fun of you and your neighbors....
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Less of a podcast and more of a "peacast" (as in peas in the pod), usually less than 45 minutes these clips are the ramblings, musings and conversations with a whole range of people, often working in Further or Higher Education in roles supporting the development of digital education including, blended/hybrid/flexible education experiences.
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Microbes Bene and Mal will be looking at some different science situations and seeing what’s good and bad about them! Bene and Mal’s Bioethics series with support from Nuffield Council on Bioethics
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In an Instagram world where everyone looks like they've got it together… Dilemmas with Jess Ellis proves they haven't and that you're doing just fine! After being squashed by a tree in Hollyoaks, Jess faced a dilemma… What should she do with her life next? Well, this is it, her podcast where she sits in her house, usually a few gin and tonics deep, and talks to her celebrity friends about your problems. If you've got a dilemma get in touch with Jess on socials, @dilemmasjess on Instagram and ...
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Diane & Rick explore how AI might assist co-parents in constructing productive co-parent communication. What they learn is that AI has not yet learned enough about toxic people to understand how cert…
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In this episode, I share a charming scene of a young girl gathering pinecones by the fistful outside the Runway Café bringing her and me such happiness. May we all cherish our fists of treasures, living with gratitude for the beautiful gifts in our lives. We wrap up with an exchange on the side of the road about Cornflowers often mistaken for Bache…
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In this episode of DD, host Robert Biehn talks with Singer-songwriter and mental health advocate, Shannon K, who opens up about her journey and South Asian heritage (01:14:23) while also offering valuable tips for staying found amidst the online chaos (12:17:08). Discover valuable advice on managing mental health in the digital age, coping with hat…
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If you've ever watched a movie with a legitimate moral dilemma and wondered, "Honestly, I don't really know what the right thing to do is here" - so have we. We take those questions and dive into Judaism's perspective on those questions. What does the Torah have to see? Is it totally black-and-white? What circumstances might mitigate the dilemma? J…
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S4.E48. Tell the Truth or Let Kids Discover It On Their Own?
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Listener Veronique shares that she is paying for all her children’s activities, but they have no idea their other parent is shirking his responsibility. Is this protecting the kids or hurting them? W…
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An entertaining exchange about the possible Causes of an Abundance of Acorns Dropping Early leads to Lessons in Letting Go. Nearby Oak trees were defoliated by Spongy Moths, formerly called Gypsy Moths, and could be the cause. We chat about the origin of Spongy Moths and the reasons for the name change. Thank you for tuning in. Related Stories & He…
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Digital Dilemmas Episode Four featuring Kristian Riis
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In this episode of Digital Dilemmas, host Robert Biehn and guest Kristian Riis explore the impact of technology and social media on daily life and mental well-being. They discuss the challenges of digital-age parenting, social media's effects on mental health, and strategies for balance. Kristian also shares stories of global connections through mu…
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S4.E47. He Laughs at His Ability to Violate the Court Order
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Diane & Rick respond passionately to Danielle’s email about feeling the need to file a court case, knowing it will only embolden her co-parent to continue his campaign against her. They discuss the r…
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A long-standing client considered using Roundup to tend to the weeds in his patio and walkway. Instead, I shared Safe Alternatives to Harmful Weed Killers. In this episode, I share bits of our 15-year history of working together, including reflections on Andrew's youngest daughter helping to tickle the roots of perennials on planting day. Jessica, …
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Digital Dilemmas Episode Three featuring Scott Page
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In this episode of Digital Dilemmas, Host Robert Biehn chats with Scott Page (Pink Floyd, Supertramp, Toto) about the manipulative effects of social media algorithms, the pros and cons of AI, and the urgent need for tech transparency and decentralization. The two also discuss how big tech controls us, the impact on youth, and the importance of recl…
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1. [Harry Potter] Does Harry Owe the Dursleys a Debt of Gratitude?
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Harry Potter is a wizard whose parents were murdered when he was a year old. Harry’s only living relative is his mother’s sister, Petunia. Albus Dumbledore, the Headmaster of Hogwarts, is the most powerful wizard alive, and was very close to Harry’s parents. Professor Dumbledore decides Harry should be raised by his aunt and her husband, Vernon. Ha…
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S4.E46. Boundaries Matter - Even When You’re Cooperative!
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Listener Robert wants to know what an acceptable amount of co-parent communication is when two co-parents are getting along well. His recent relationship tanked when his girlfriend couldn’t abide his…
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I recently designed a low-maintenance garden. Around it, we planted a pollinator-friendly lawn alternative: a combination of No-Mow Lawn and Micro-clover Seed Mix and No-Mow Flowering Lawn Seed Mix from American Meadows. The clients adored it, but town authorities insisted they mow it. Hopefully, they will change their mind when they learn the bene…
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S4.E45. ALIENATION - PART THREE: Time Can Heal the Protective Alienator
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Diane & Rick explore the possibilities of transforming the parental alienator when he/she grows emotionally over time. They discuss the importance of BOTH parents recognizing the passage of time and …
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In this episode, we share a visit to the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morristown, NJ, which came with an extraordinary surprise—the arrival of the Gift of a Giant Umbrella Pine. The story includes insights from those involved in the arrival: Bruce Crawford, Kristen Prommel, Mark Adelle, and Lori Jenssen. Plus, a tour of other treasures in the Conifer…
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Digital Dilemmas Episode Two featuring Brandy Vega
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Welcome to Digital Dilemmas, where host Robert Biehn and special guests dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of our online interactions. In this episode, Brandy Vega shares her extensive experience in media production, her dedication to mental health advocacy through Good Deed Revolution, and her insights into digital authentication technology…
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S4.E44. ALIENATION - PART TWO: “My Mom Was an Alienator”: A Therapist Tells His Story
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Jake, a mental health professional, joins Diane & Rick on this episode to tell his story of dealing with narcissistic abuse and alienation from his mother growing up. They discuss how it felt to him …
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We start the episode revisiting the creation myths of Native Americans naming North America as "Turtle Island." Turtles are welcome guests in the garden; Box turtles eat up to 10,000 slugs a season and other pests, including grubs. We wrap up by sharing Natural Slug Remedies beyond inviting a turtle into your garden. Some will surely bring a chuckl…
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Digital Dilemmas Episode One featuring Jeff Bogensberger
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Welcome to Digital Dilemmas, where host Robert Biehn unravels the complex web of social media and our online presence. In this episode, Jeff Bogensberger, founder of The Laughing Otter, shares his mission to spread joy and improve mental well-being through positive content. Inspired by personal experiences, Jeff recognized the negative impact of so…
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S4.E43. ALIENATION - PART ONE: Can the Alienator Be Rehabilitated?
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE In part one of a three-part series on parental alienation, the hosts take a complicated look at the phrase "parental alienation" and what the various forms are. They discuss the oversimplification of…
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In this episode, we start with an update on the Song Sparrow meets Robin, thanks to Blaine Rothauser, an expert on all things in nature, leading to Lessons from Braiding Sweetgrass. Sweetgrass, Hierochloe (meaning "holy grass") odorata (meaning "fragrant"), is a grass native to North America and is included in Native American rituals and healing. I…
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Diane & Rick discuss the fallacies of traditional “anger management”. They also talk about different types and reasons for anger, and how it is important to respect the nuances, especially when deali…
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When the light begins to break, songbirds sing their happy calls of gratitude that Morning has Broken, reminding us of the lyrics to the song Cat Stevens made famous. American Robins are among the first birds to lay eggs in the spring and, therefore, are considered a symbol of renewal and new beginnings. In this episode I share how the sadness of b…
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New Episode alert Within the pages of Trainspotting is a stand alone story that doesn't feature any of the main characters and is one of the nastiest, most fucked up things Welsh has written. In 2005, a short film adaptation of it was made...let's see if it's shite or not..
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Listener Maria asks what she can do to run interference with her kids when their step-mother seems bent on turning them against their mom. Even dad has apologized to mom for his wife’s behavior, but …
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Thankfully, there are resistant rose varieties, such as Knockout Roses and John Cabot Roses we discussed in Ep. 162. But even with that, dilemmas can arise. In this episode, we discuss unsightly rose dilemmas requiring Holy Moly Rose Remedies to treat insect and fungal damage safely. Then, we wrap up with an analogy of how plant dilemmas parallel h…
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The meter is running for the return of Juice Terry! Plus bonus live material from our night with Irvine Welsh himself!
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S4.E40. Are You on a Mission for Peace or Revenge?: A Unique Look at Self Care
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Diane & Rick explore self care from the perspective of working on the root cause of co-parent stress, rather than treating the symptoms of the stress. They discuss it from the point of you of the div…
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What a treat to share a writer friend's story about John Cabot Rose from the Explorer Series. Koleen Garland, from Canada, titled her two-hour writing binge -That Indestructible, Irresistibly Beautiful John Cabot Rose. We wrap up the episode with wisdom from a child I met while volunteering at Comfort Zone Camp (a bereavement camp for kids.) Flora …
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S4.E39. Should Dad Hold On or Let Go of This Conflict?
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE John asks the all-important question, “Should I fight?” Diane & Rick break down the risks and benefits of letting go vs. holding on to the conflict. They explore the complexity of balancing children’…
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I look forward to sharing a few glorious Wonders of Willowwood Arboretum in Chester Township, NJ, as shared by Bruce Crawford, Manager of Horticulture of Morris County Park Commission. I especially adore the wisdom gained from the beauty of the old and declining trees. I hope you enjoy the story. Related Stories : Gentle Strength of Umbrella Pine –…
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S4.E38. An Alienated Father”s Message (on Mother’s Day)
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Diane & Rick take a week off to spend time with their families, so today’s episode is featuring a new podcast created by a Co-Parent Dilemmas listener! Jack, the host, speaks poignantly about what he…
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Today's topic hits close to home. Sandy's pine bark nuggets were filled with huge black ants and termites. The close-to-home part is that I was tackling carpenter ants that nested in the screened porch, so Sandy's dilemma was my dilemma, too. In this episode, we share a comical saga about determining the difference between carpenter ants and termit…
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S4.E37. Surviving the Psychopath: Evolving Your State of Mind
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Has the co-parent world gone absolutely crazy? In some ways, yes! Diane & Rick discuss the disturbing patterns they often see in their work, and hear about from listeners, that signal the need for an…
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Mushrooms are the fruit of valuable spores that decay organic material and recycle nutrients into the soil, which is good for plants. However, in volumes, they're unsightly in the garden. In this episode, we review the icky fungi that can develop in mulch (you may wish to put down your sandwich while tuning in — Ha!) And, we discuss how to prevent …
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Claire writes in and asks what to do about a co-parent who takes more than 5 minutes to say goodbye to their daughter at each exchange. Diane & Rick discuss the importance of taking care during excha…
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This episode discusses Companion Plants for your Vegetable Garden to control pests, encourage beneficial insects and pollinators, and increase yields. We share an overview of Three Sisters Gardening, the origin of companion plantings from Native Americans. We wrap up with a reflection on when the podcast logo switched from Miss Ellie to now Jolee a…
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Listener Amanda writes to Diane & Rick regarding her co-parent’s complaint about their daughter’s activities being too inconvenient for him and his spouse to endure. The hosts discuss the concept of …
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Have you ever considered Broadleaf Plantain, the flat-leaved weed that invades your lawn, a beneficial plant? It is, as are my favorite Dandelions. In this episode, we chat about the benefits of both and I share Koleen Garland's hilarious childhood memory of making dandelion wine sure to entertain. I hope you enjoy the story. Related Stories and He…
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S4.E34. Caught in the Middle…Between My Ex and My Spouse!
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Listener Ashley is frustrated by both her husband and her co-parent. She frequently finds herself caught between them, and none of it is helpful to her 12-year-old son. Diane & Rick explore the diffi…
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Ep 156. Castor Beans & Jefferson's Monticello Lab for Plants
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Thomas Jefferson's birthdate recalls visiting Monticello, considered a Lab for Plants. We chat about the fascinating history of the plantation and Jefferson's Garden Book, which is filled with trials and tribulations. One is his remarkable Castor Bean Plants. We chat about Castor Bean Plants overcoming the concern of toxicity in the garden and how …
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Diane & Rick respond to a listener’s question about withholding parenting time due to a history of domestic violence and continued toxicity in their other home. What are the steps to determine safety…
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The episode starts with a fun little ditty about Bumbershoots (umbrellas) and a chat about Spacing Plants to avoid having to prune them. Plus, the reasons to prune are similar to those for caring for ourselves and our families. We discuss Smokebush, with its splendid features (and cautions), and other shrubs you can rejuvenate-prune in spring. Then…
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Diane and Rick answer listener Carlos’ question about the confusing paragraph in his parenting plan regarding the summer schedule. His co-parent is attempting to manipulate the schedule to get more t…
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I look forward to sharing a sequel to Early Spring Transplants with a story about Root Pruning that relates to our lives. But before that, I share a personal journey of recovery and growth. Then we chat about the how-too's of Root Pruning and the benefits. And wrap up with encouragement to assess our roots and perhaps make room for new feeder roots…
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Listener Colleen wants to stop communicating with her co-parent so she can get emotional relief. Diane & Rick revisit the importance of following the structured email protocol and talk about the pitf…
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Early spring is an ideal time to transplant most woody plants. In this episode, we feature large cherry trees a farmer transplanted five years ago and the outcomes with updates that hopefully inspire others to treat animals with respect and kindness. We wrap up with hilarious early Spring Garden Honey-dos. I hope you enjoy the story. Related Storie…
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S4.E30. “How Do I Get Her to Stop?” The Purpose of Boundaries
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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE Diane & Rick address Zachary’s question about how to get his co-parent to stop bringing her toxic boyfriend to the children’s activities. He worries the children will get in the middle of the conflic…
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Being kind and relocating honeybees in an old olive tree right outside Linda's front door comes with twists and turns but a happy ending. We chat about how to relocate honeybees and tips on how you can help protect our pollinators. I hope you enjoy the story. Related Stories and Helpful Links: Relocating Honeybees – Being Kind - Blog Post Link to B…
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