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Episode 12: Starting seeds indoors.
In this episode:
Why and when to start seeds indoorsGrowing near window with natural light. When would you need grow lightsWays to reduce use of plastic & alternatives to using plastic seed starting traysSoil blocksAlternatives to buying humidity dome for growing seedsWhat type of soil/seed mix to use for seeds indoorsCheck out the image gallery for this episode on the website: https://www.gardenandnaturesouthwest.com/starting-seeds-indoors/
Seed companies mentioned in this episode:
Baker Creek Heirloom seeds : https://www.rareseeds.comTomato grower supply company : https://tomatogrowers.comSandia Seed company : https://www.sandiaseed.comChili pepper institute, New Mexico State university : https://cpi.nmsu.eduhttps://chilepepperinstitute.ecwid.com
Soil block maker : Johnny’s selected seeds : https://www.johnnyseeds.com/search/?q=soil+block+maker&search-button=&lang=en_US
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The best way to keep pests in check is creating a garden that has a healthy, balanced ecosystem.
Why not to use chemical pesticidesWhat is the harm in using organic pesticides and homemade sprays for pest control such as garlic spray, chili pepper spray, oil or soap sprays etc. What does a good garden ecosystem consist of?Various elements of garden ecosystem - soil, plants, wildlife, microbial life, water/irrigation, wind, sun etc. What plants to growCompanion plantingDiversity of plants
Here are some of the issues addressed in this episodeEpisode 11
Date published : Oct 29, 2024
Host: Vani Shukla
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Creating and maintaining healthy soil ecosystem is essential to easy gardening specially in harsh climates. Learn about the basics of soil ecosystem in any type of garden. Also some specific situations are addressed such as growing vegetables and other edibles in hot, desert climates. I am also addressing a few common questions about adding amendments to soil, adding nutrients and microorganisms to enrich the soil and concerns associated with these type of amendments.
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How can we make the best of spring bird migration time. How can we help at an individual level. Make your garden rest stop for migratory birds
Resources (websites and apps mentioned in the episode)
Apps
eBird (app by Cornell Lab)
Merlin (app by Cornell Lab)
Audubon Bird Guide (App by Audubon)
Websites
https://birdcast.info/
https://www.fws.gov/partner/migratory-bird-program-administrative-flyways
Book
Audubon Field guide to the Southwestern states
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We forget about the benefits nature has on our wellbeing when most of our modern lifestyle is designed for indoors. In this episode I want to highlight some important effects nature has on our brain health, sleep and cognition. I also share some tips on increasing outdoor time without making it another "task for the to do list"
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How can you use the knowledge about sun exposure and direction in your gardening and design decisions (outdoor and indoor living)Some suggestions for if you are stuck with a particular direction of sun exposureWhat is the best side for a patio or seating areaShade options for garden & patioWhat side is best for winter gardening Windows for bright interiorshttps://www.gardenandnaturesouthwest.com/
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DIY frost protection for plants - sharing some winter memories from the past. How I created efficient, easy to maintain system for patio and vegetable patch.
Frost protection for container plants in the patio and vegetable patchCreating a system that is easy to maintain A system that worked for few days even in less than 0°F
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Hummingbird feeder good or not, feeder microbes, nutrients in floral nectar, scientific facts and best practices to feed hummingbirds in our gardens
Microbial communities in hummingbird feeders are distinct from floral nectar and influenced by bird visitation
https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2018.2295
Sweet Solutions: Nectar chemistry and quality
https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rstb.2021.0163#:~:text=Most of the nutritional value,from phloem to nectary tissue.
Winter range expansion of a hummingbird is associated with urbanization and supplementary feeding
https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2017.0256
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Episode # 4 : Where to find locally native plants. Collecting plants/seeds from wild - legal or not, right or wrong. Learning about local natives and invasive species.
Plants and websites mentioned in this episode:
Verbena (large genus with more than 100 species of plants )Paper flower (Psilostrophe tagetina) Jewel flower (Streptanthus carinatus)iNaturalist - App to identify plantsLady Bird Johnson Wildflower centerhttps://www.wildflower.org/
Borderlands Restoration Networkhttps://www.borderlandsrestoration.org/shop.html
Native American seedshttps://seedsource.com/
Invasive Plant Atlas of United Stateshttps://www.invasiveplantatlas.org/index.cfm
Also look at your nearby state parks’ and national parks’ websites for list of invasive plantshttps://www.gardenandnaturesouthwest.com/
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Rainwater Harvesting Active rainwater harvesting - setting up collection system.Passive harvesting - maximizing rainwater absorption in the ground.Rain barrels/containers/tanks - plastic, metal, ceramic, wood. Rain gutters - various options; installing small sections of roof vs full roofRain chain vs downspoutOption for flat roof - how to collect water from scuppers/canale
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What characteristic to look for when selecting fruit trees.
Learn about chilling requirements
Growing conditions including soil pH
Importance of knowing about the wholesale nursery
Cold hardiness
USDA cold hardiness zones
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Date: September 6, 2023
Podcast name : Garden and Nature, Southwest
Episode titile : Inviting wild birds to the backyard
Podcast Host: Vani Shukla
How can we make our garden space friendly for wild birds to visit and nest. If a backyard garden promotes a healthy ecosystem, then birds that we never imagined could come in an urban neighborhood, start to show up.This episode covers information on creating an inviting space for wild birds.
Birds mentioned in this episode:
Lesser GoldfinchHouse finchVerdinRock WrenWarblersMockingbird Curve-billed thrasherDark-eyed JuncoAmerican RobinBlue Grosbeak HummingbirdsOwlsNight hawkCooper’s hawkShrike ( Loggerhead Shrike)Oriole Chipping SparrowAsh-throated FlycatcherGambel’s QuailPlants mentioned in this episode. Common names and Scientific names are listed.
Chocolate flower 0 Berlandiera larataBlanket flower - GallardiaSunflowers - many varieties - Genus is “Helianthus”. Many different native species exist in Skeleton-leaf goldeneye - Viguiera stenolobaGaura/Beeblossom (many native varieties/species) - Genus is OenotheraBlack dale - Dale frutescensWooly butterfly bush - Buddleja marrubifoliaWolfberry- Lycium berlandieri Aniscanthus /Flame acanthus - Anisacanthus quadrifidusDesert Willow - Chilopsis linearis Mexican elderberry - Sambucus nigrahttps://www.gardenandnaturesouthwest.com/
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