The Value Of Oaks

Talkin' Dirty at the Library

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about a year ago 27:42

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Master Gardener Emily Clem has a conversation with Toby Gray about the value of oak trees. As the Plant Recorder for the Huntsville Botanical Gardens, Toby talks about the variety of oaks and their place in the ecosystem. With the newer trend in landscaping encouraging native plants and wildlife, oaks play a significant role in providing food for both insects and animals. He also talks about the best way to cultivate an oak for home landscapes.

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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The Value Of Oaks

Talkin' Dirty at the Library

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

Links:
https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
Music by Pixabay

28 episodes

#Gardening #Lifestyle #Athens-Limestone County Public Library #Alabama #Library #Limestone #Podcasting Education #Athens

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Talkin' Dirty at the Library

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Irrigation 29:50

4 weeks ago29:50

29:50

Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with North Alabama Extension Agent, Brian Brown about plant irrigation. Alabama gets 50-60 inches of rain yearly, but not always when plants need it. Brian covers both spray and drip irrigation systems and recommends smart controllers. Drip irrigation helps prevent plant disease and is also cost effective. He gives a step by step guide on a set up that can cost as little $50 for a basic system. Hint: save your tuna cans, they are the exact size to measure one inch of water, which is the weekly recommendation for watering your garden. Links: https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension) https://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music by Pixabay…

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Plant Propagation 28:30

8 weeks ago28:30

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Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Extension Agent, Allyson Shabel, about plant propagation. They discuss the different ways gardeners can get new plants from their already established home or neighbor gardens. Highlighting the technique of plant cuttings, seeds, and plant layering, Allyson gives details about the best practices and tools to give new plants the best start. Links: https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension) https://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music by Pixabay…

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The Library Garden 27:41

12 weeks ago27:41

27:41

Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Kathy Cook give a tour of The Library Garden. Designed by landscape architect, Carol Lambdin, the garden includes raised beds, a butterfly garden, a wet area, and shaded sections. Now three years old, the garden is full of native trees, plants and edibles, and visitors are encouraged to take home berries and veggies in season. In addition, the garden has become a great home for insects and a few resident birds. Kids of all ages enjoy the grassy area, bubble rock fountains and winding footpaths. Volunteers are always welcome to help maintain the garden. Links: https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/ https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension) https://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music by Pixabay…

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All About Composting 25:26

18 weeks ago25:26

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Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Kathy Cook talk about the benefits of composting. Gardeners with clay soil know it needs a lot of amendment for growing plants. Kathy gives easy to follow, step by step instructions for both new and experienced growers. A great way to recycle kitchen scraps and yard scraps, and it's also therapeutic. So good for the soil and good for the soul! Links: https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension) https://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music by Pixabay…

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The Value Of Oaks 27:42

34 weeks ago27:42

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Hummingbirds in North Alabama 23:05

39 weeks ago23:05

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Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Melissa Kirkindall talk about hummingbirds. Melissa has years of experience studying hummingbirds and talks about the different species, their migration, habitats, feeding, and what plants attract them to backyard bird enthusiasts. With nests the size of a walnut, the smallest hummer fits on the tip of an eraser and the largest measures eight and a half inches long! More fascinating facts in this podcast! Links: https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension) https://www.alcpl.org/ The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on local gardening and birding Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music by Pixabay…

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Alabama's Endemic Plants 30:22

42 weeks ago30:22

30:22

Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with horticulturist, Katrina Mitchell, from the Huntsville Botanical Gardens about Alabama's endemic plants. With its diverse ecosystem of mountains, plateaus, valleys, rivers and glades, Alabama boasts over 3000 native plant species. Among those are over 28 endemic plants that grow only in Alabama and nowhere else in the world. Identifying, locating, and conserving these rare and often endangered plants are the topics of this podcast. Links: https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension) https://www.alcpl.org/ The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on local gardening Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music by Pixabay…

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All About Pruning 34:04

48 weeks ago34:04

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Master Gardener Soozi Pline talks with Jayne Luetzow, Regional Agent for Northwest Alabama Cooperative Extension office, about pruning. Step by step pruning techniques, including when to prune, why to prune, and what tools to use. A master class in pruning trees and shrubs with specific mentions of azaleas, hydrangeas, and roses, as well as a discussion of the controversial crepe 'murder' pruning technique. Links: https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension) https://www.alcpl.org/ The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on local gardening Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music by Pixabay…

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Beekeeping 101 21:51

1 year ago21:51

21:51

Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Master Beekeeper Bud Rogers about backyard beekeeping for the hobbyist. These busy pollinators are masters of efficiency and can make an amazing difference in the output of your backyard garden. They talk about how bees make honey and tips to avoid getting stung. Bud avidly promotes beekeeping as an accessible hobby with equipment adapted for people in wheelchairs or unable to lift heavy weights. Links: https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension) https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/ https://www.alcpl.org/ The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a selection of books on beekeeping and native plants. Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music and images from Pixabay…

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North Alabama Land Trust Pollinator Gardens 25:57

1 year ago25:57

25:57

Kate Gribbin, Recreation Manager, along with Hallie Porter, Development Director, and Jennifer Johnson, Master Gardener, highlight the new pollinator gardens of the North Alabama Land Trust. Started in 1987 as a means to keep development off Monte Sano Mountain, the Land Trust now covers 10 counties, 10,000 acres and has 10 nature preserves for education and recreation. With newly planted pollinator gardens at Blevins Gap and Harvest Square, they talk about the Land Trust's role in preserving our natural resources amidst North Alabama's increasing growth and expansion. Links: https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension) https://www.landtrustnal.org/2023/04/17/northal-native-plants/ https://www.alcpl.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30c0WX-kOHI (pollinator garden at Blevins Gap video) The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on native plants. Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music by Pixabay…

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Herbarium Library of Alabama A&M University 22:01

1 year ago22:01

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Master Gardener, Emily Clem, welcomes Lynne Wenineger from Alabama A&M University. The curator of the herbarium at A&M, Lynne talks about the importance of collecting and preserving plants for study in the plant library. From gathering specimens in the field, to pressing, and cataloging, Alabama is the 4th ranked state in the US for biodiversity and several plant species are found nowhere else in the world. Links: http://floraofalabama.org/ (Alabama Plant Atlas) https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension) https://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music by Pixabay…

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Whooping Cranes in North Alabama 21:42

1 year ago21:42

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Master Gardener, Emily Clem, welcomes Travis Roddy of the International Crane Foundation. They talk about the cranes that winter here in North Alabama, including sandhill cranes and the endangered whooping cranes. Links: https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension) https://savingcranes.org/ (International Crane Foundation) https://www.fws.gov/refuge/wheeler (Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge) https://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music by Pixabay…

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Native Plants That Thrive In North Alabama 22:00

2 years ago22:00

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Limestone County Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Soozi Pline talk about native plants that grow well in the North Alabama region. They identify plants, season by season, that bloom and provide food for pollinators all year long. In the process of naturalizing their own home properties, Emily and Soozi identify which plants work for different sun and soil conditions. They agree that gardening is often trial and error and even Master Gardener experts make mistakes! Links: https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension) https://www.landtrustnal.org/2023/04/17/northal-native-plants/ https://www.alcpl.org/ The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on native plants. Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music by Pixabay…

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Homegrown Shiitake Mushrooms! 19:54

2 years ago19:54

19:54

Limestone County Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with Rhonda Britton, Former Home Grounds Agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension and current Campus Engineer at Auburn University's Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville. Rhonda gives a step by step guide to growing shiitake mushrooms for home gardeners. Links: https://www.sweetgrownalabama.org/sga-members/626 https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension) https://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music by Pixabay…

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Edible Landscaping With Native Plants: food for you and the pollinators! 26:24

2 years ago26:24