MaryBird's Backyard Garden
A husband and wife DIY gardening podcast with gardening tips and some fun sprinkled in. We are located in central Texas and will be discussing the progression of our backyard garden, some do's and dont's as well as some of our hits and misses. We like to have guests on to talk about gardening as well as food, libations, and some fun backyard projects! We hope you will join us on this journey as we continue to evolve our own garden and give you some tips and information for your own garden while having some fun!!
Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog!
You can also email us with any questions, comments, or just to say hi! at marybirdgarden@gmail.com
Episodes
65 episodes
S2E25 We have a general gardening conversation today where we cover a wide variety of gardening topics!
Mary and Jeff have a general gardening conversation today - we give you a little bit more of a deep dive into ourselves and talk about some of our past episodes. Join us for a fun discussion today where we cover a lot of information about garde...
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Episode 25
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48:04
S2E24 The Woolly Stemodia, Mosquito Buckets, and how to pick the perfect Watermelon!
We are getting some new hoses for the yard - and Mary made us a grid to determine how many and what sizes! Okra is almost ready to harvest as well as our Malabar Spinach. Mary tells us about the Woolly Stemodia plant and how she plans to pair i...
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Episode 24
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48:40
S2E23 The Kidneywood, Fencing, and let's get crazy with Chaos Gardening!
Join us as we update you on "What's new in the Garden" this week - the summer solstice week. Learn about the Texas native Kidneywood plant, what it is and how to grow it in your garden. We talk fencing for your backyard garden and what to choos...
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Episode 23
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49:02
S2E22 The Buzz about Bees, Backyard Photography, and Tradescantia plant!
Join us for a fun episode where Mary talks about all the Buzz on Bees! They are really incredible! Jeff talks backyard Photography - you will be surprised how many things you have in your backyard to photograph. The Tradescantia is our newest a...
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Episode 22
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1:04:59
S2E21 Chili Pequin, Japanese Beetles, Bottomless Containers, and Duborskian rice!
Join us as we talk about our latest backyard adventures with a skunk, how the 3 Sisters in the garden are progressing, and how we used some of our garden bounty in the latest dinner dish! Mary talks Chili Pequin and how to start era...
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Episode 21
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55:58
S2E20 The Spineless Prickly Pear, "Harvest Moon" shrub and Zonal Geraniums...oh my!!
This week we cover our latest gardening adventures;The Spineless Prickly Pear - but is he really totally spineless?Photinia shrub, aka "Harvest Moon" shrub Zonal Geraniums - delicate little guys who need extra...
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Episode 20
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47:40
S2E19 Vitex Tree, Trumpet Vines, Oshibana art, and the Chelsea Chop!
We cover a lot of topics this week - join us as we talk aboutVitex Tree - a lovely, purple blooming tree for your gardenTrumpet Vine - a wild and beautiful vineMexican Flame VineThe Chelsea ChopOs...
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Episode 19
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47:15
S2E18 Wild Buffalo-Bur, Ancient Safflower, and Updates on the Garden!
We talk about the wild Buffalo-Bur we found in the garden and the fascinating history of the Safflower (another plant we found this week) - it has a very interesting history and usage historically and today! We also talk about what we decided t...
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Episode 18
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44:15
S2E17 Blue Oyster Mushrooms, Top 10 Common Yard Pests, and a trip to the Garden Center!
Join us as Mary talks about her Mothers' Day Gift - a great growing box of Blue Oyster Mushrooms from the North Spore company. We discuss the top 10 Texas Yard Pests and how to identify and treat them and we talk about what we picked up on our ...
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Episode 17
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47:48
S2E16 The surprising Red Yucca, Tomato Talk, and What to start in the Garden this month!
Let's talk about the Red Yucca, a hot weather loving bloomer. Tomatoes have more going on that meets the vine! We have a sneaky weed in the garden that Mary has finally identified and as usual we have our "What's New in the Garden" with some of...
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Episode 16
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47:57
S2E15 The Dreaded Cocklebur, Texas Herbs, and Malabar Spinach!
We are back in the studio from our 2 week driving adventure! Let's talk about the dreaded Cocklebur that gave us so much trouble with our puppies last year. We also talk Herbs in your garden, Malabar Spinach and Mary gives us a great reference ...
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Episode 15
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50:35
S2E14 We are in New England! Lets talk about the wonderful New England spring plants and flowers!
We are in the great Northeast and have some wonderful information on the beautiful plants, flowers, and of course birds we have seen here in New England. Mary talks about the spectacular Forsythia, which arrives here like a bright yellow firecr...
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Episode 14
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37:31
S2E13 On the Road Again, Grow your own Tea Garden, and how about some Swiss Chard!
We are on the road again, this time heading to the great North where the temps are quite a bit colder than home. Mary talks about growing a tea garden at home and some plants you can get started with that are easy to grow and would taste great ...
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Episode 13
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39:22
S2E12 The unexpected Peppergrass plant, Victory Gardens, and new classes!
Join us we talk "What's new in the Garden" and hear what we have been up to this week. Mary talks about the Peppergrass plant, an unexpectedly versatile, edible plant, and Jeff talks about the Victory Garden's of past and how they led to how we...
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Episode 12
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47:19
S2E11 The Texas Bluebonnet, SVB Traps, and Wool Pellets!
Join us as Mary gives some history on the Texas Bluebonnet, a State treasure. We also talk about a new product we are going to try - SVB (Squash Vine Borer) Traps, and what are Wool Pellets and why might you want to use them in your garden! We ...
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Episode 11
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45:50
S2E10 Is the Grass always greener somewhere else? Mary talks Lawns today!
Mary takes us on a historical trip to talk about lawns, how they started, how they were maintained, and where are we today! Very interesting history of the lawn as well as how to care for our current lawns. Jeff plays "Stump the Birdy" and trie...
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Episode 10
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1:04:27
S2E9 Florida Road Trip, Azaleas, and Barbados Cherry Bush!
We are on a roadtrip to Florida! We talk about some of the plants we saw and especially the Azaleas and the Barbados Cherry Bush! Florida has a lot of different species that grow here and we have enjoyed seeing the colors of Florida! <...
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Episode 9
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31:07
S2E8 Maximalist Gardening, Watering Grid System and How Do Trees Communicate
Join us on this episode as we talk about the Garden In Minutes Grid watering system we installed and what we think of it. Mary talks about Maximalist Gardening, what it is and how we plan to try it this year. We also talk about how trees commun...
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Episode 8
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46:38
S2E7 Propagating Pelargoniums, The African Daisy, and What is the rarest flowers?
Mary walks us through propagating a Zonal Geranium (Pelargoniums),with Jeff doing it real-time, and its care and planting. Information on the African or Bush Daisy, what it is, and how to best plant and care for it! Jeff asks the question "What...
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Episode 7
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54:13
S2E6 Bicolor Iris, Plums, and Do you know what the largest plant is?
Join us as we talk about the latest in the garden, Mary deep dives on the Bicolor Iris and Jeff's Corner asks the question of what are the largest plants and flowers? Spring is coming and Mary lets us know what's ready to start going in t...
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Episode 6
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43:28
S2E5 Baby it's Cold Outside! - We talk Back Safety, Vermicomposting, and Irish Coffee!!!
Join us as Mary talks about back safety - and it hits home for us after this weeks activities. Interested in Vermicompost? Mary tells you how to use worms to create some great worm castings for your garden and Jeff gives you the lowdown on the ...
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Episode 5
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1:03:14
S2E4 BirdBuddy, Newton's Figs, Book Recommendation and more!
We review the BirdBuddy Bird camera, Mary gives us information on the ancient Fig, how to grow and some varieties to look for. Book recommendation on a great book for fruit tree growers and as always we update you on "what's new in the garden"!...
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Episode 4
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50:28
S2E3 Potato's, Onions, National Feed The Birds Day and much more....
We talk about our weeks garden activities, and yes, Mary had us working! Birds, Birds, Birds and feeding them. You grow potatoes how? and what about those onions? Anyone up for a smoothie from the garden? Join us for all that and more on this w...
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Episode 3
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40:40
S2E2 - That stalky Asparagus! Cookbook Review and Cocktail Infusion!
Join us as Mary talks history and growing of the stalky, mighty, Asparagus! We also review a great new cookbook we found, and Jeff infuses some insights into making your very own cocktail infusions from your garden! Please join us as we...
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Episode 2
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38:15
S2E1 - We are back for Season 2! Mary talks African Violets and Fried Apples!
We are back with Season 2! Join us as we talk African Violets, Fried Apples and a refreshing mocktail recipe!!! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden....
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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