Talkin' Dirty at the Library: Recent Episodes
Athens-Limestone County Public Library
Master Gardener experts discuss ways we can cultivate better gardens and better lifestyles through local gardening and Limestone County extension programs.
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
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Limestone County Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with Kerry Steedley, Regional Extension Agent for Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources. They discuss which native fruit and nut plants you can grow to produce food for both you and the Pollinators!
Books discussed in this episode and available at Athens-Limestone Public Library:
Bringing nature home : how you can sustain wildlife with native plants / Douglas W. Tallamy
Native plants of the Southeast : a comprehensive guide to the best 460 species for the garden / Larry Mellichamp
Links:
https://www.izelplants.com/ (native plant resource)
https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension)
https://www.alcpl.org/
Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org
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Springtime in the garden! Master Gardeners Janis and Lisa give planting and pruning guides for April and May. From flowers, grasses, and shrubs to veggies, fruits, and nuts, find out when to plant as well as how to fertilize and deter pests. Garden Tip: It's better to water deeply and less frequently to establish good root systems in new plants before the hot summer weather sets in!
Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/
If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org
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Everything you need to know about what to do in your garden as we transition from winter to spring! Master Gardeners Diane and Heronda give planting and pruning guides for February and March. Tip: After getting some long-awaited nice weather days, don't be fooled into planting early because it can frost into late March / early April here in North Alabama.
Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/
If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org
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If you think of winter as a dormant time in your garden, think again! Winter is prime time to plant trees and shrubs. Master Gardeners Janis and Janet talk about what to do during December and January to keep your garden in top shape. Topics include weed control, soil testing, hardy annuals, and Spring bulbs.
Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/
If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org
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Fall is planting time! Master Gardeners Carol and Jay talk about how to winterize your garden and what to plant to enhance winter curb appeal. They also give tips on fall veggies, spring bulbs, and perennials for both sun and shade. Bonus: Jay goes in depth on caring for knock out roses and crepe myrtles.
Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/
If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org
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Master Gardeners Emily and Diane talk about native plants as a lawn substitute, small ornamental trees for your front yard, and foundation plants that resist disease. Also, how to rake your leaves in the fall. Spoiler alert: Don't! August and September garden tips.
Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/
If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org
Master Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama talk about how to care for your garden in June and July. They also answer questions from local residents about weeding, lawn care, and the importance of choosing the right plant for the right place.
Links
https://www.aces.edu/
http://mg.aces.edu/
https://www.alcpl.org/
If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org
Limestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, and Master Gardener, Janis Dill, talk about environmentally conscious ways to control pests in gardens in Limestone County, Alabama.
Links
https://www.aces.edu/
mg.aces.edu
https://www.alcpl.org/
If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org
The Master Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama talk about ways they are engaging the community in how to grow better gardens and cultivate healthy lifestyles with their programs.
Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org
If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org
An overview of the Limestone County Extension program and the ways its outreach impacts one in three Alabamians with programs in agriculture; forestry, wildlife, and natural resources; family and consumer sciences; economic and community development; 4-H and youth development; and urban affairs.
Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org
If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org
Limestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, talks about pruning and knowing when and how to prune to promote healthy growth on plants and trees in Limestone County, Alabama.
Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org
If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org
Limestone County Extension coordinator, Chris Becker, talks about the importance of soil testing and how to amend it for the best plant and vegetable produce in gardens of Limestone County, Alabama.
Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org
If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org
Master Gardeners of Limestone County, Alabama identify native plants that you can plant to attract birds and bees and beneficial bugs to your home garden. They offer tips on where to buy plants and how to landscape with native species.
Links
www.aces.edu
mg.aces.edu
www.alcpl.org
If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org
The Master Gardeners of Limestone County Alabama talk about how to rid your garden of invasive species and introduce native plants that are environmentally friendly and easier to grow.
Sources and links mentioned in the podcast:
Nonnative Invasive Plants of Southern Forests: a field guide for identification and control can be downloaded from the usda.gov website.
To find native plants by zip code: Native Plants Finder (www.nwf.org)
Alabama Invasive Plants Council: ALIPC (se-eppc.org)
Alabama Extension: www.aces.edu
Master Gardener Extension: mg.aces.edu
Athens Limestone County Public Library: www.alcpl.org
If you have gardening questions, please submit to gotquestions@alcpl.org