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A Founder of the American Conservation Movement Evolves to Address Contemporary Challenges Aug 21, 2024

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Established in 1875, American Forests is a non-profit that was an enormously influential pioneer in addressing the over-exploitation and destruction of our nation's forestlands. Listen as Benita Hussain, chief program officer for tree equity, describes how the organization has pivoted to assisting communities across the country bolster urban forests and fight climate change in economically challenged neighborhoods.

The Coevolution Arms Race Aug 14, 2024

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Dr. Anurag Agrawal of Cornell University describes the many ways that plants defend themselves against locally indigenous insects, and how the insects defuse and even become dependent on the plants' defense mechanisms

Progress in the Battle Against Emerald Ash Borers Aug 07, 2024

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Dr. Claire Rutledge of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station describes the ingenious use of native and non-native insects to control the damage done by this introduced, tree-killing pest

Making Room for Bats Jul 31, 2024

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Bats play many positive, essential roles in the ecosystem, says Lee Mackenzie of Austin Bat Refuge – learn how to make your garden hospitable to these good and harmless neighbors

A Rich Source of Native Lawn and Groundcover Plants Jul 24, 2024

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Sam Hoadley, the manager of the trial garden at the Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessin, Delaware explores the native sedges of Genus Carex, a diverse, largely untapped source of groundcovers, foliage plants, and turfgrass substitutes that thrive with little maintenance.

Carol Reese Explains Sex in the Garden Jul 17, 2024

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Distinguished horticultural educator Carol Reese shares a lively exploration of transexual plants and other reproductive mysteries displayed in your garden (originally broadcast in January 2022).

The Mind of a Bee Jul 10, 2024

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In this revelatory book Dr. Lars Chittka of Queen Mary University of London explores the psychology of bees, their extraordinary learning abilities and their individual personalities.

Creating a Meadow the Ecological, Easy Way Jul 03, 2024

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Sara Weaner Cooper, Executive Director of New Directions in The American Landscape, describes her organization's dynamic educational programing and her success in transitioning a front lawn into native meadow without the use of herbicides, smothering plastics, or turf removal

A Garden Icon's Disastrous Impact on Our Native Flora Jun 26, 2024

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Although beloved by gardeners, earthworms are not native to the northern half of North America and can cause extreme changes in soil ecology there, with disastrous effects on native plants and animals. A recent study Dr. Jérome Mattieu of the Sorbonne and colleagues reveals routes by which 70 species of alien earthworms are spreading throughout the United States

Conversing with Plants Jun 19, 2024

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Ecological landscaping trail blazer Larry Weaner explains the importance of the long-term conversations you hold with your plants, letting them inform you about the role they can play in the garden ecosystem

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