Sometimes tending isn’t about removing—it’s about redistributing, restoring, and making space for what’s ready to grow.As winter loosens its grip, early spring invites us to tend—clearing what’s too heavy, redistri...

A roadside walk becomes a lesson in tending what doesn’t belong—and trusting what quietly blooms.From plogging to snowdrops, this episode explores how small actions and nature’s signs guide us back to hope, healing, and the “lesso...

Some walks stay with us long after they end.A quiet rainy walk through the late-winter woods becomes a meditation on healing, hope, and nature’s wisdom. On a misty morning, Mary Stone and her faithful companion, Jo...

What does “native” really mean — and who decides?In this episode of Garden Dilemmas, Mary Stone explores native vs. invasive plants, urban gardens, biodiversity, and ecosystem balance.From dandelions to the ...

Do hard winters curb garden pests? A listener’s question about whether cold weather reduces “bad bugs” leads to a deeper conversation about beneficial insects, biological control, and sustainable pest management. In this epis...