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Hello Listener,  In this month's episode, we’re chatting all about something sinister in our gardens, landscapes, and environment. PARASITIC PLANTS! Most plants get the energy they need from the sun through photosynthesis, but some get their nutrition by stealing it from another plant instead. In this month episode we cover what is parasitism, how it works among plants and highlight some native parasitic plants.  We also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: BeechdropsBug of the Month:  Elephant mosquitos Monthly Garden Tips for preparing for winter by planting your spring bulbs. We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hello Listener,  In this month's episode, we’re joined by Geoffrey Rinehart with the University of Maryland, and he’s guiding us on getting down to the roots of fall lawn care: when to seed, how to aerate and fertilize, why mowing still matters, and which common lawn-care mistakes can leave you feeling less than mow-tivated come spring.   Resource used in this episode:  Maryland turf grass variety recommendations Fertilizer CalculatorUME HGIC Website on turf grassWe also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: Purple lovegrassBug of the Month:  Isabella tiger moth aka Woolly bear caterpillars Monthly Garden Tips for starting fall container gardensWe currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hello Listener,   In this month's episode, we're joined by Dr. Daniel Pratson, a natural resources specialist with the University of Maryland Extension, talking all about the forests of Maryland.  We ask about how many forests are there in Maryland? Why they are so important? What can landowner do to help this unique ecosystem.   Resource used in this episode:    National forest owner survey: https://research.fs.usda.gov/programs/nwos Maryland Five-Million Trees Initiative: https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/5-million-trees.aspx  Woods in your backyard: 1-9 acres https://extension.umd.edu/resource/woodland-management-woods-your-backyard/  Country Foresters - DNR: https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/contacts.aspx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UMdFSE We also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: Common HackberryBug of the Month: Caterpillar Hunter Beetle Monthly Garden TipsWe currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hey Listener,  In this month's episode, we’re celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, by chatting about Victory Gardens! During some of our darkest moments American's came together to grow fresh produce for themselves and their community from sea to shine sea.  Fun fact: By May 1943, Victory Gardens supplied 40% of the produce in America, and there were roughly 20 million gardens across the U.S. Resource used in this episode:  Victory Gardens on the World War 2 Front NPSSmithsonian Cultivating America’s GardensExamples of Gardening Comic Bookshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victory_gardenWe also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: SquashBug of the Month: Milkweed Leaf beetle Monthly Garden TipsWe currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hey Listener,  In this month's episode, we’re talking all about one of our favorite pollinators Bumble Bees.  We play some bee true false, learn about how they differ from other native bees.  Bumble bee Resources:   Bees of Maryland: A field guide from the North American Native Bee Collaborative.Bumble Bees of Eastern United States (pdf) from USDA, Forest Service, and Pollinator PartnershipXerces SocietyBumble bee flower finderWe also have our :  Native Plant of the Month:  Wild  BergamontBug of the Month: Lemon Cuckoo Bumble Bee Monthly Garden Tips We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hey Listener,  In this month's episode, we’re talking all about one Dill-icious herb that we think is a big Dill.  Dill!  We chat about the history of dill, give some tips for growing it in your garden and recommended some varieties we like, all between some great Dill puns.  We also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: Golden Alexanders, or Zizia spp.Bug of the Month: Black swallowtail aka the Dillworm Monthly Garden TipsWe currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hey Listener,  In this month's episode, we’re talking all about that beloved springtime chore, mulching. We play a round of 'Mulch True or False" before discussing the various types of organic and inorganic mulches. We like some more than the others.  We also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: Virginia BluebellsBug of the Month: peach tree borer Monthly Garden Tips: preparing for springWe currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hey Listener,  In this month's episode, we’re talking about how much we love root vegetables, and won't you know it, this is the perfect time of year to plant them.  We chat all about our love for juicy beets, spicy radish, and crunchy carrots.   We also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: black willowBug of the Month: root aphids Monthly Garden Tips: preparing for spring We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hey Listener,  In this month's episode, we’re talking with Amy Cawley, from the Maryland Food Bank Farm-to-Food program.  We learn about the difference between a food bank and a food pantry,  what gleaning is, and ways we as gardeners can help feed our community.  Watch the Neighbors helping Neighbors video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKp4YoRqcv8 Sign up to get an email about local gleaning at the MD Food Bank page here: https://mdfoodbank.orgWe currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hey Listener,  In this month's episode, we’re talking with Suzanne Shoemaker, executive director for Owl Moon Raptor Center (https://owlmoon.org/)  in Maryland, to talk about owls.   Owl Moon Annual Festival- Nov 8, 2025, at the Blackhill Regional Park in Boyds, MD. Maryland Wildlife Rehabilitators Association: https://www.mwrawildlife.net We also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: White PineBug of the Month: Owlflies Monthly Garden Tips: Leaving the Leaves We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hey Listener,  In this month's episode, we’re talking about how much we love fall. One of our favorite things about fall, besides the food, is ASTERS! These flowers add a pop of color to any fall landscape and provide food for many late-season pollinators and beneficial insects.   We also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: Gray Goldenrod Bug of the Month: Pearl Crescent Butterfly  Monthly Garden Tips: Growing Garlic Here is our list of common garden and landscape asters: New England Aster(Symphyotrichum novae-angliaa) (4-8 zone)New York Aster ( Symphyotrichum novi-belgii) Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium)  Heath aster (Symphyotrichum ericoides)Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum leave)Purple-stemmed Aster (Symphyotrichum puniceum)Saltmarsh aster (Symphyotrichum tenuifolium)Wood Aster or White heart-leaved aster (Eurybia divaricata)Common blue wood aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium) We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hey Listener,  In this month's episode, we’re chatting with Maddie Potter, UME Faculty Specialist for Entomology and Integrated Pest Management, all about WASPS!  How are they different from bees, what roles do they play in the environment and we play "Wasp Fact or Fiction".  We also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: Virginia Mountain mintBug of the Month: Cuckoo wasp and Monthly Garden Tips.We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hey Listener,  In this month's episode, we’re talking about how to make our gardens and landscapes more resilient to climate change.  We also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: Black Elderberry Bug of the Month: Squash Bees and Monthly Garden Tips.We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hey Listener,  In this month's episode, we’re talking about native plants and their pollinators with Lisa Kuder, the Native Plants and Landscapes Specialist for the University of Maryland Extension.  We chat about what qualifies a plant as “native”, what a specialist insect is, and why they are essential.  We also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: Pickerelweed (Pontedaria cordata)Bug of the Month: Crape myrtle bark scale (Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae) and Monthly Garden Tips. There always something to do in June. More information and resources. UME’s MNPP pageJarrod Fowler Specialist Bees of the NE webpageXerces Society for Invertebrate ConservationDoug Tallamy’s workWe currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Hey Listener,  This month it’s hip to be square as we discuss a favorite herb of our, MINTS! Mints are a common herb of the genus Mentha that are widely used in cooking, cosmetics, and popular medicine. Join us as we share some fun facts about mints, their history and chatting about how to grow it in your own garden.  Mint Resources -  Drying and preserving herbs - https://extension.umd.edu/resource/harvesting-and-preserving-herbs/ The Big Book of Herbs: A Comprehensive Illustrated Reference to Herbs of Flavor and Fragrance The Wonderful Activities of the Genus Mentha: Not Only Antioxidant Properties  We also have our Native Plant of the Month: Lyre-leaf Sage (Salvia lyrata), Bug of the Month:blue-winged scoliid wasp (Scolia dubia) , and Monthly garden tips (so much to do in May).   We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.