Mary talks about the Crape Myrtles we have in the garden, how to care for them and what to expect based on what type you have.   As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" !Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden ,Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, Twitter(X) @marybirdgarden and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com.If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you!

Mary talks about the Yaupon Holly and how we are using it in the garden, and how our Yardlong Beans have overtaken us! We also talk about how we are using them in the kitchen. Jeff talks about his Boston fern that transports him back to the 1970's.  As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" as well as how she plans to attack the Squash Vine Borer that snuck in on us.Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden ,Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, Twitter(X) @marybirdgarden and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com.If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you!

Mary talks about the Mighty Chiltepin plant and how we are growing it and using it, and Jeff discusses the Okra plant and how to prepare in the kitchen. Information on how botanicals are used in Gin and a nice New Orleans Fizz  drink to pair with your okra gumbo!  Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" including our paver progress!The New Orleans Fizz recipe can be found in "The Essential Cocktail" book by Dale Degroff.Keep an eye on our social media posts and website for additional information on the episode discussions as well as some posts on our backyard garden!Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com.If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you!

This week Mary talks about putting together a succulent display using a vintage metal tackle box, and our first Zucchino Rampicante from the garden and how we used it in the kitchen for a delicious side dish! Mary also talks about how we used the Silver Ponyfoot (Dichondra argentea) for ground cover in our garden, and as always, Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden"!Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com.If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you!

This week we have a special guest who will discuss how he built a natural aquarium as well as giving us an update on keeping chicken and a couple quick recipes from his garden! Mary talks about the Trombocino plant we have growing, and as always, Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden"!Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com.If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you!

This week Mary talks about the Bougainvillea and how to care for it, some milkweed ideas for you, and Jeff's recipe this week is the garden fresh Ratatouille. We have a book review, and as always, Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden"!Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden and you can email us at marybirdgarden@gmail.com.If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you!

This week we talk about our Backyard Pocket Prairie and how you can start one too. Jeff talks jalapeño pepper torpedos, and Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden"!Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden.If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you!

This week we have a special Mother's Day podcast with a special guest - our daughter Amanda!Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden.If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you!

This week we talk about What's New in the Garden and the Borage plant, history, growing, and uses in food and beverages!Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden.If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you!

This week we talk about What's New in the Garden,  surprise potatoes, how we are using bamboo for summer shade, and a new segment on garden to table.Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden.If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you!

This week we have 2 guests - a Certified Sommelier and libations enthusiast, and a local Chef join us to talk about how to use Thai Basil in libations and food recipes!Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden.If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a review and comments. Thank you!

This week we took a field trip to look at the beautiful Texas wildflowers! We talk about our trip and what we saw and also talk about Jeff's peppers! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden.

This week Mary talks about the Mexican Mint Marigold (Tegetes Lucida), the Copperplate (Acalypha) and the attack of the Aphids! We also talk about our usual "What's new in the garden".Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden.

This week Mary talks about the incredible Agave plant. Some history and uses of the agave and some interesting facts and our usual "What's new in the garden".Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden

This week Mary talks about the wonderful world of worms and how to use them for your garden. Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog!

This week Mary talks about a new Topiary project and our trips to the local garden center! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog!

This week Mary talks about upcycling and old water can into a planter, the origins of the Peggy Martin Rose and how and why use dry molasses in the garden! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog!

Mary gives us some of her watering strategies and talks about using Olla's as one of your strategies, We also talks soil structures and as always discuss what we did in the garden this week! Please see our Blog at MaryBirdGarden.Com for follow-up info from this episode!

In this episode Mary does a deep dive into composting and gives some insight into what is really happening when you use compost. We also talk bugs and plants and some other fun gardening stuff!

Welcome to MaryBird's Backyard Garden! In episode 2 we talk about indoor plants, seeds, rocky ground, and some miscellaneous gardening tips. Please join us!!