MaryBird's Backyard Garden
By: MaryBird's Backyard Garden
Language: en-us
Categories: Leisure, Home, Garden, Health, Fitness, Education
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...
Episodes
S3E1 Our Season 3 Kick-Off Episode! We talk about our 2026 plans for the garden.
Jan 07, 2026Send us a text
Welcome to Season 3 of our podcast! We are looking forward to a very fun, adventurous, and information filled season of the podcast for 2026! We have had great weather and have already kicked off some of our January activities, starting with pruning our Live Oak trees. Mary discusses why we prune them and when it is safe to prune, including some possible local ordinances on when you can do this. It all has to do with Oak Wilt disease!
We update you on our plans for the garden for the year and...
Duration: 00:44:43S2E45 Review of our favorite moments of 2025 and seeds for 2026!
Dec 04, 2025Send us a text
It's seed time, and Mary has some great resources for you to start your seed shopping to get ready for 2026!
We reflect back on some of our favorite moments of 2025 and are very thankful for all of the fun and adventures we had in the garden and that you have shared them with us!
MaryBirds garden is taking our annual end of year break, BUT, we will be back on January 7th for season 3, which will be better than ever! Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year and we wi...
Duration: 00:49:12S2E44 MaryBirds Holiday Gift Shopping Episode!
Nov 26, 2025Send us a text
This week we give you some ideas for Holiday gift-giving for that gardener in your life, or let's be honest, for yourself! We have some great ideas for you, some we have ourselves and can recommend, and some that look really cool and fun for the garden! Just in time for Black Friday, so let the shopping begin!!! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Duration: 00:52:56S2E43 The Haworthia episode! Did you know this little succulent is SO easy to grow!
Nov 19, 2025Send us a text
Mary talk all about the cutest little succulent - the Haworthia! Easy to grow and take care of and a really fun little succulent that you should take a look at for your own garden, indoor or outdoors! We also have our "What's new in the Garden" and Mary has some winter plants that are ready to go in right now for your winter gardening! Join us for a fun episode!
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Duration: 00:46:25S2E42 The Super Broccoli episode - history, planting, and sprouting...and a song!
Nov 12, 2025Send us a text
We talk about that Superfood of the vegetable world - Broccoli! What a history it has! We talk about how to grow it and care for it, and how to sprout it as well. Mary talks abut the super health benefits of this green wonder too! We also have a little Broccoli song for you. As always, we have our "What's New in the Garden" where we talk about books this week.
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Duration: 01:00:00S2E41 The Daffodil episode
Nov 05, 2025Send us a text
Join as we talk all things Daffodil. Did you know they have a long and storied history and many cultures include daffodils in their folklore. They are also very easy to grow and are quite the spectacle for any spring garden. Mary takes us through their history and how you can grow these beautiful flowers in your home garden - we even have some daffodil poetry for you! Join us for a fun and educational daffodil episode!
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Duration: 00:54:24S2E40 Apples, Apples everywhere and lots of them to eat! Recipes, stories and growing tips!
Oct 29, 2025Send us a text
Join us as we conclude our Apple deep dive with some recipes from ancient times, apple tree growing tips, and some interesting apple facts. If you stop and look around, apples are virtually everywhere - I will use my favorite word - they are ubiquitous! We have some good apple stuff for you this episode!
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Duration: 01:00:36S2E39 It's fall so........let's talk about Apples and their interesting history!
Oct 22, 2025Send us a text
Join us as we talk about the history of one of the most ubiquitous fruits around - the Apple! It has a very long and interesting history and Mary has some great information for you! If you are a poetry fan, Robert Frosts' "After Apple Picking" is one of his most famous poems and you can listen to him read it himself with a little googling!
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Duration: 00:47:15S2E38 Fascinating history of the Pecan, Winter Plant Prep, and Stingy Jack!
Oct 15, 2025Send us a text
Mary takes us through some fascinating and fun history of the Pecan! It really has quite a history in the US. Winter is coming, how can you start your prep now to get ready? And Stingy Jack, the original Jack of O'Lantern - hear the history of the Jack O' Lantern! As always we have our "What's new in the Garden" to update you on our latest adventures.
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Duration: 00:53:37S2E37 Wildflower seeds, the Pecan Tree history and types, Frost protection for your plants, and vehicle critter deterrent!
Oct 08, 2025Send us a text
Join us as we talk about our beloved Texas State tree, the Pecan Tree! Mary gives us some interesting history as well as the different species. Don't let those critters get in your vehicle engine, how to prevent this from happening and save yourself an expensive repair bill! Get ready for spring in the fall??? you bet, we always look forward to the next season, and Mary gives us a breakdown of the different types of frost cloths to protect your plants during the winter! As always we have our "What's new in...
Duration: 00:47:00S2E36 Yucca linearifolia (Linear-leaf Yucca), Purple Okra, Book Review, and Giant Turnip!
Oct 01, 2025Send us a text
On this episode Mary does a deep dive into the Yucca linearifolia (Linear-leaf Yucca) that we picked up for our southwest garden that would be a great addition to your garden. Purple Okra gone wild!!! Our Okra is crazy big and Mary has plans for it. Did you know the largest Turnip is 40+ lbs? Mary has been engrossed in a new book she got and she highly recommends it - The Texas Tomato Lover's Handbook by Deborah J. Adams and William D. Adams. And we had a strange visitor on our d...
Duration: 00:45:08S2E35 Cilantro and his cousins, Using a light meter for plants, Update on our southwest garden!
Sep 17, 2025Send us a text
Join us as Mary tells us about the Cilantro (aka Coriander), did you know it can taste different to different people and it actually is a cold weather plant in Texas? There are also Cilantro "cousins" that grow in the summer but have similar tastes and we tell you about a few of them. Have you ever used a light meter to really know how much light your plants will get in a particular spot? We tell you what types are out there and why you may want to use one - hint...
Duration: 00:55:45S2E34 DIY Jar Soil Test, Adam's Needle Yucca, Dove Weed, and the Fall Bird Migration!
Sep 10, 2025Send us a text
Mary has a good DIY one for you on this episode, how to do a Soil test at home using a jar to see what components you have in your garden soil and at what ratios! We picked up a new plant for our upcoming Texas Southwest Garden theme, Adam's Needle, looks like a really nice addition and Mary tells us all about it! We have been pulling weeds and guess what? There is one that we thought was a weed but turns out it is not, and it is in fact a...
Duration: 00:45:12S2E33 Blackberries, Rhubarb, Artichokes, Bearded Iris...an action packed episode!
Sep 03, 2025Send us a text
We have a full agenda today! Mary talks about two varieties of Blackberries that we are going to plant, and they are both surprisingly new varieties! Rhubarb: did you know they had a very long history starting in China? We have some seeds and are going to see what all the fuss is about! We also talk artichokes and we received our Bearded Iris's and have them planted. As always we have our "What's New in the Garden" (and we have been busy!) and please don't tell me that the squirrels have found...
Duration: 00:59:22S2E32 We have a Garden Staycation! Join us to hear what we did!
Aug 27, 2025Send us a text
Well Mary and Jeff decided to have a variation on the staycation and did a garden staycation! We spent the last week enjoying the garden instead of working in the garden - and it has given us new energy for the rest of the gardening season. Join us to hear what we did and how we did it - it is a fun episode and maybe you will get some ideas for a garden staycation of your own!
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Duration: 00:48:29S2E31 Egyptian Walking Onions, Sotol Plant, Garden Planning, and a Garden Poem for your pleasure!
Aug 20, 2025Send us a text
Join us as Mary talks about a crazy plant - the Egyptian Walking Onion, what a different plant but one you may want to try - I know we will be planting it! There is a Texas plant that goes back thousands of years - the Sotol. Mary gives us the history and how the plant has been used historically as well as today - it is one we plan to put in our garden as well. Mary also has a new planning tool for the garden and takes...
Duration: 00:51:31S2E30 Sneaky Chinch Bugs in the lawn, Bearded Iris, and Giraffe Hose!
Aug 13, 2025Send us a text
Join us as we talk about something we didn't even know we had in our lawn - Chinch bugs - so that's why our lawn turns brown every year! Mary talks about the bearded Iris and what's on her gardening agenda for next week, and we review two products we just purchased - Giraffe Tools Retractable Garden Hose Reel and Gorilla Easy Connect hose connectors!
As always we have our "What's New in the Garden" and Mary tells us what's coming up and what you may want to look at planting n...
Duration: 00:43:31S2E29 The Amazing History of the Live Oak Tree, Broken Pot Planter Project, and Garden to Tailgate ideas!
Aug 06, 2025Send us a text
Join us as Mary goes into the fascinating history of the Live Oak tree, how it has been used, how it grows, and just some amazing facts about this tree! We did a Broken Pot Planter project using some of our succulents and it was a fun project that also looks really good. Jeff is ready for football season and covers a couple drink and food ideas to make your tailgate or pre-game meals really pop!
As always we have our "What's New in the Garden" and Mary tells us what's c...
Duration: 00:54:02S2E28 The African Milk bush, Worm Tea for your summer gardens, and Sprinkler Head Protection!
Jul 30, 2025Send us a text
Join us as we talk about the very cool African Milk bush, a very pretty, fast growing succulent that can be easily cared for and propagated! Mary talks about how she makes her Worm Tea, and the benefits of using it in your garden - Mary really loves worms!!! Don't forget to protect those sprinkler heads in your garden and Jeff talks about some options you have!
As always we have our "What's New in the Garden" and Mary tells us what's coming up and what you may want to look...
Duration: 00:45:17S2E27 Mangave, a new take on succulents, our Kokedama project, and a quick garden hose review!
Jul 23, 2025Send us a text
Join us as Mary tells us about a fairly new plant, the Mangave, a succulent plant that is a cross between an Agave and Manfreda and is a wonderful plant to check out! We tried our very own Kokedama planting and we have some tips and some things to NOT do as we found out! Kokedama is a really fun way to grow plants though, so give it a try! We also have a quick review of garden hoses we purchased and tried.
As always we have our "What's New in t...
Duration: 00:55:15S2E26 Fascinating Milkweed, Surprising Beetles, and Aromatic Lemongrass!
Jul 16, 2025Send us a text
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...
Duration: 00:49:37S2E25 We have a general gardening conversation today where we cover a wide variety of gardening topics!
Jul 09, 2025Send us a text
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!
Jul 02, 2025Send us a text
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...
Duration: 00:48:40S2E23 The Kidneywood, Fencing, and let's get crazy with Chaos Gardening!
Jun 25, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 00:49:02S2E22 The Buzz about Bees, Backyard Photography, and Tradescantia plant!
Jun 18, 2025Send us a text
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!
Jun 11, 2025Send us a text
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.
Join us for lots of good topics this wee...
Duration: 00:55:58S2E20 The Spineless Prickly Pear, "Harvest Moon" shrub and Zonal Geraniums...oh my!!
Jun 04, 2025Send us a text
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!!
Duration: 00:47:40S2E19 Vitex Tree, Trumpet Vines, Oshibana art, and the Chelsea Chop!
May 28, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 00:47:15S2E18 Wild Buffalo-Bur, Ancient Safflower, and Updates on the Garden!
May 21, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 00:44:15S2E17 Blue Oyster Mushrooms, Top 10 Common Yard Pests, and a trip to the Garden Center!
May 14, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 00:47:48S2E16 The surprising Red Yucca, Tomato Talk, and What to start in the Garden this month!
May 07, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 00:47:57S2E15 The Dreaded Cocklebur, Texas Herbs, and Malabar Spinach!
Apr 30, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 00:50:35S2E14 We are in New England! Lets talk about the wonderful New England spring plants and flowers!
Apr 24, 2025Send us a text
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...
Duration: 00:37:31S2E13 On the Road Again, Grow your own Tea Garden, and how about some Swiss Chard!
Apr 17, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 00:39:22S2E12 The unexpected Peppergrass plant, Victory Gardens, and new classes!
Apr 09, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 00:47:19S2E11 The Texas Bluebonnet, SVB Traps, and Wool Pellets!
Apr 02, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 00:45:50S2E10 Is the Grass always greener somewhere else? Mary talks Lawns today!
Mar 26, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 01:04:27S2E9 Florida Road Trip, Azaleas, and Barbados Cherry Bush!
Mar 20, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 00:31:07S2E8 Maximalist Gardening, Watering Grid System and How Do Trees Communicate
Mar 12, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 00:46:38S2E7 Propagating Pelargoniums, The African Daisy, and What is the rarest flowers?
Mar 06, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 00:54:13S2E6 Bicolor Iris, Plums, and Do you know what the largest plant is?
Feb 26, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 00:43:28S2E5 Baby it's Cold Outside! - We talk Back Safety, Vermicomposting, and Irish Coffee!!!
Feb 19, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 01:03:14S2E4 BirdBuddy, Newton's Figs, Book Recommendation and more!
Feb 12, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 00:50:28S2E3 Potato's, Onions, National Feed The Birds Day and much more....
Feb 05, 2025Send us a text
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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Duration: 00:40:40S2E2 - That stalky Asparagus! Cookbook Review and Cocktail Infusion!
Jan 29, 2025Send us a text
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!
Jan 22, 2025Send us a text
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
Dec 13, 2024Send us a text
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!!
Nov 20, 2024Send us a text
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?
Nov 13, 2024Send us a text
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!!
Nov 06, 2024Send us a text
Quick podcast update for everyone!!!
Duration: 00:01:14Episode 36 - How to Beat the Gardening Doldrums!
Oct 23, 2024Send us a text
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!
Oct 17, 2024Send us a text
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!!!
Oct 09, 2024Send us a text
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!
Oct 02, 2024Send us a text
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!
Sep 25, 2024Send us a text
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!
Sep 18, 2024Send us a text
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!
Sep 11, 2024Send us a text
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!
Sep 04, 2024Send us a text
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!!!
Aug 28, 2024Send us a text
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!
Aug 21, 2024Send us a text
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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Episode 26 - Mary continues our series on starting a new garden!
Aug 14, 2024Send us a text
Mary continues with part 2 of the series on how to get started on a new garden.
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Episode 25 - Mary talks about planning for a new garden!
Aug 07, 2024Send us a text
Mary talks about how to get started on a new garden in a new series for this month. We also discuss monocarpic plants, our new Banana Spider friend, and Mary has a book recommendation for you to check out!
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Episode 24 - We are back! We talk about the Gardens of London, Scotland, and Ireland from our trip!
Jul 31, 2024Send us a text
We talk about our trip to Europe where we saw some amazing gardens and green spaces! London, Edinburgh, and Ireland gardens we visited were awesome, and Mary tells us what she found in our garden when we got back home!
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Episode 23 - Pride of Barbados, Purple Heart and Garden for your health!
Jul 10, 2024Send us a text
Mary talks about the beautiful Pride of Barbados we have, the Purple Heart ground cover flower, and we talk about the benefits of gardening on your health and well being! As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" !
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Episode 22 - Mary gets down and dirty about Dirt and Soil and what is really happening in your garden!
Jul 03, 2024Send us a text
Mary does a deep dive into dirt and soil and how everything is working in your garden and describes her super-secret garden tea recipe she has applied to our garden! As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" !Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, Twitter(X) @marybirdgarden and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com.
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Episode 21 - Let's talk about the Crape Myrtle or is it Crepe Myrtle?
Jun 28, 2024Send us a text
Mary talks about the Crape Myrtles we have in the garden, how to care for them and what to expect based on what type you have. As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" !
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Episode 20 - Yaupon Holly, Boston Fern, Yardlong Beans and much more!
Jun 20, 2024Send us a text
Mary talks about the Yaupon Holly and how we are using it in the garden, and how our Yardlong Beans have overtaken us! We also talk about how we are using them in the kitchen. Jeff talks about his Boston fern that transports him back to the 1970's. As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" as well as how she plans to attack the Squash Vine Borer that snuck in on us.
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Episode 19 - The Mighty Chiltepin Chile plant, The Okra plant and how to use in the kitchen, Gin botanicals, and What's New in the Garden!
Jun 13, 2024Send us a text
Mary talks about the Mighty Chiltepin plant and how we are growing it and using it, and Jeff discusses the Okra plant and how to prepare in the kitchen. Information on how botanicals are used in Gin and a nice New Orleans Fizz drink to pair with your okra gumbo!
Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" including our paver progress!
The New Orleans Fizz recipe can be found in "The Essential Cocktail" book by Dale Degroff.
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Episode 18 - Succulent filled vintage tackle box planter, Zucchino Rampicante, and Silver Ponyfoot!
Jun 05, 2024Send us a text
This week Mary talks about putting together a succulent display using a vintage metal tackle box, and our first Zucchino Rampicante from the garden and how we used it in the kitchen for a delicious side dish! Mary also talks about how we used the Silver Ponyfoot (Dichondra argentea) for ground cover in our garden, and as always, Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden"!
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Duration: 00:35:16Episode 17 - Our guest talks about building a Natural Aquarium and keeping Chickens!
May 29, 2024Send us a text
This week we have a special guest who will discuss how he built a natural aquarium as well as giving us an update on keeping chicken and a couple quick recipes from his garden! Mary talks about the Trombocino plant we have growing, and as always, Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden"!
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Duration: 00:32:14Episode 16 - Bougainvillea's, Milkweed, Ratatouille and book review!
May 22, 2024Send us a text
This week Mary talks about the Bougainvillea and how to care for it, some milkweed ideas for you, and Jeff's recipe this week is the garden fresh Ratatouille.
We have a book review, and as always, Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden"!
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Episode 15 - How to start a backyard pocket prairie and making Jalapeño Pepper Torpedos!
May 15, 2024Send us a text
This week we talk about our Backyard Pocket Prairie and how you can start one too. Jeff talks jalapeño pepper torpedos, and Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden"!
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 14 - Mother's Day Episode with Special Guest!
May 08, 2024Send us a text
This week we have a special Mother's Day podcast with a special guest - our daughter Amanda!
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 13 - The mighty Borage plant!!
May 01, 2024Send us a text
This week we talk about What's New in the Garden and the Borage plant, history, growing, and uses in food and beverages!
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 12 - Potatoes, Bamboo and a New Segment!
Apr 24, 2024Send us a text
This week we talk about What's New in the Garden, surprise potatoes, how we are using bamboo for summer shade, and a new segment on garden to table.
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 11 - Garden to Table with Thai Basil and Special Guests
Apr 17, 2024Send us a text
This week we have 2 guests - a Certified Sommelier and libations enthusiast, and a local Chef join us to talk about how to use Thai Basil in libations and food recipes!
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 10 - The Field Trip!
Apr 10, 2024Send us a text
This week we took a field trip to look at the beautiful Texas wildflowers! We talk about our trip and what we saw and also talk about Jeff's peppers!
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 9 - Marigolds, Copperplants, and Aphids - Oh My!
Apr 03, 2024Send us a text
This week Mary talks about the Mexican Mint Marigold (Tegetes Lucida), the Copperplate (Acalypha) and the attack of the Aphids! We also talk about our usual "What's new in the garden".
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 8 - The Incredible Agave!
Mar 27, 2024Send us a text
This week Mary talks about the incredible Agave plant. Some history and uses of the agave and some interesting facts and our usual "What's new in the garden".
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 7 - Worms!!
Mar 20, 2024Send us a text
This week Mary talks about the wonderful world of worms and how to use them for your garden.
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden Episode 6 - Topiary!
Mar 13, 2024Send us a text
This week Mary talks about a new Topiary project and our trips to the local garden center! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog!
Duration: 00:25:00MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 5 - Upcycling, Peggy Martin Roses, Molasses!
Mar 06, 2024Send us a text
This week Mary talks about upcycling and old water can into a planter, the origins of the Peggy Martin Rose and how and why use dry molasses in the garden! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog!
Duration: 00:24:55MaryBird's Backyard Garden Episode 4 - Watering Strategies!!
Feb 28, 2024Send us a text
Mary gives us some of her watering strategies and talks about using Olla's as one of your strategies, We also talks soil structures and as always discuss what we did in the garden this week! Please see our Blog at MaryBirdGarden.Com for follow-up info from this episode!
MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 3 Composting!!
Feb 21, 2024Send us a text
In this episode Mary does a deep dive into composting and gives some insight into what is really happening when you use compost. We also talk bugs and plants and some other fun gardening stuff!
Duration: 00:21:03MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 2
Feb 14, 2024Send us a text
Welcome to MaryBird's Backyard Garden! In episode 2 we talk about indoor plants, seeds, rocky ground, and some miscellaneous gardening tips. Please join us!!
Duration: 00:19:14MaryBird's Backyard Garden - First Episode!
Feb 08, 2024Send us a text
This is the first of what we plan to be a long running MaryBird's Backyard Garden podcast. We will be introducing you to our garden and ourselves and offering up some backyard planting information to get us started. We hope you enjoy!
Duration: 00:20:17