Garden & Nature, Southwest

30:06

Native Ground Covers for a Healthy Garden & Wildlife...

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2026/08/31

Episode 23: Native Ground Covers Ground covers are an essential part of any garden ecosystem, but they are often overlooked. What happens at ground level can influence soil health, temperature, moisture, insects, wildlife, and the overall functioning of the garden. In this episode, I explore how ground covers contribute to a healthy garden ecosystem and introduce some native ground-cover plants that can be incorporated into Southwest gardens. Plants Mentioned in This Episode Trailing windmill...

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27:52

Summer Garden- Part 2. Native plants, Wildlife Habitat

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2026/07/28

Summer garden with native plants and healthy ecosystem can be very resilient and continue to support wildlife even during hot summer weather in southwest Native Plants Featured Annual sunflower (Helianthus annuus)Gregg's mistflower (Conoclinium greggii)Palo verde -"Desert Museum" (Parkinsonia )New Mexico privet (Forestiera neomexicana)Black dalea (Dalea frutescens) Skeletonleaf goldeneye (Viguiera stenoloba)Sand-Bells (Nama hispidum)Silver ponyfoot (Dichondra argentea)Trailing Wind...

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25:51

Ep. 21 - Summer Garden - Native Plants & Wildlife....

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2026/07/21

Native plant garden in harsh summer seasons in southwest can be full of life and color. A summer native garden becomes more enjoyable as the garden matures and as the perspective of the gardener grows with the garden. Native plants mentioned in this episode Flame Acanthus (Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii)Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis)Gregg's Dalea (Dalea greggii)Hairy Five Eyes (Chamaesaracha sordida )Rock Penstemon (Penstemon baccharifolius)Blanketflower (Gaillardia )Deser...

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54:57

Part-2: Starting Native Plant Garden:. Where to find...

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2026/04/10

Episode # 20 Where do you buy native plants in southwest USA. How do you select plants for your space, for different garden sizes an designs. Can you have native plants in containers if you just have patio/balcony or or a rental home. I go through some examples of plants for different garden spaces and different wildlife benefits. Relevant prior episodes Ep # 4 _ Where to fin native plants. How to avoid confusion and invasive species Ep # 7 : Sun Exposure an dire...

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22:27

Starting Native Plant Garden. Staying Motivated and...

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2026/04/02

How do you find inspiration to keep growing a native garden when you can’t find the plants that you’re looking for. If you are starting a new native plant garden, how do you continue to make progress? Where do you find motivation to continue gardening? Send us a text for questions on this topic Visit website for podcast show notes, images and other posts. https://www.gardenandnaturesouthwest.com/ Subscribe to get blog & podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. If you...

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26:47

Backyard Bird Habitat. Effective Process of Learning...

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2026/02/13

Apart from general bird habitat requirement in the garden, specific changes for any particular bird can be very effective for growing a bird habitat garden. I use the example of Lesser Goldfinches in this episode but the information can be applied to any bird you are interested in. I will walk you through a process that will make learning and planning the habitat, simple Websites mentioned in this episode All about birds (Cornell

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17:16

Winter Birdbath Maintenance so easy that you can...

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2026/01/27

Daily maintenance is possible only if it easy. Birdbath design and location are the two most important factors in developing a habit of cleaning birdbath daily. Birdbath heater alternatives for frozen birdbaths in the winter. Which regions in US Southwest could benefit from having a birdbath heater Send us a text for questions on this topic Visit website for podcast show notes, images and other posts. https://www.gardenandnaturesouthwest.com/ Subscribe to get blog & podcast e...

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23:13

Fall bird migration 2025. Maximize bird sightings in...

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2025/09/15

How can you maximize bird sightings every migration season including fall migration 2025 Easily make birdwatching a part of your daily routine. Create a birding hotspot in your garden. Birds and plants mentioned in the show : Rock wrenWarblersGreen tailed towheeScots orioleIndigo buntingPhainopepla Apps mentioned in the show: iNaturalist e-Bird Audubon Nature journaling and how to draw birds that you see in nature by https://johnmuirlaws.com Send us a text...

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22:32

Native plants /wildlife garden Spring Tasks (Part 2 )...

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2025/04/30

Ep. 15 In this episode: Water source for birds, bees and butterflies. Habitats for lizards, toads and tortoise. Create a safe space in patio, play area, other high traffic area : Rattlesnake fence.Remove clutterSimplify outdoor living ———————————— Briefly, an important task for plant care - irrigation adjustments. ————————————- Spring bird migration : New bird in my garden. Yellow-rumped warbler Send us a text for questions on this topic https://www.gar...

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26:37

Native plant gardens: spring gardening tasks for...

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2025/04/17

Episode 14 Gardening tasks in spring for a native plant garden keep in mind the other wildlife species that depend on the native plant garden. These tasks are different from vegetable garden and non-native ornamental gardens. Included in this episode: Growing new plants - add more plant diversity in the garden, looking for local native plantsWhen and how to pruneHow to mulch (not always necessary to buy mulch). Grrowng ground coverFertilizing native plantsCollec...

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18:44

Two southwest native trees for wildlife and beautiful...

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2025/04/04

Episode 13 Native trees are essential part of habitat for insects, birds and other wildlife. Many of us may not be familiar with how elderberry and dessert willow can create a beautiful garden and also invite wildlife including birds. Scientific plant names mentioned in this episode 1) Mexican Elderberry : Sambucus nigra ssp. cerulea OR Sambucus cerulea OR Sambucus mexicana 2) American Elderberry: Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis 3) Desert Willow: Chilopsis linearis Send us a te...

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28:56

Starting vegetable seeds indoors

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2025/03/08

Send us a text Episode 12: Starting seeds indoors. In this episode: Why and when to start seeds indoorsGrowing near window with natural light. When would you need grow lightsWays to reduce use of plastic & alternatives to using plastic seed starting traysSoil blocksAlternatives to buying humidity dome for growing seedsWhat type of soil/seed mix to use for seeds indoors Check out the image gallery for this episode on the website: https://www.gardenandnaturesouthwest.com/starting...

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23:27

Creating a healthy garden ecosystem to deal with pests

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2024/10/29

The best way to keep pests in check is creating a garden that has a healthy, balanced ecosystem. Here are some of the issues addressed in this episodeWhy not to use chemical pesticidesWhat is the harm in using organic pesticides and homemade sprays for pest control such as garlic spray, chili pepper spray, oil or soap sprays etc. What does a good garden ecosystem consist of?Various elements of garden ecosystem - soil, plants, wildlife, microbial life, water/irrigation, wind, sun etc...

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39:17

Creating healthy soil ecosystem to make any garden...

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2024/07/15

Creating and maintaining healthy soil ecosystem is essential to easy gardening specially in harsh climates. Learn about the basics of soil ecosystem in any type of garden. Also some specific situations are addressed such as growing vegetables and other edibles in hot, desert climates. I am also addressing a few common questions about adding amendments to soil, adding nutrients and microorganisms to enrich the soil and concerns associated with these type of amendments. https://www.gardena...

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19:51

Spring Bird Migration: bird watching resources, bird...

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2024/05/02

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Benefits of nature on our brain and mental health....

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2024/04/06

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26:56

Sun Exposure & Directions - Microclimate of Garden...

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2024/01/13

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28:01

Frost protection for plants - Winter Memories

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2023/12/04

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18:33

Hummingbird Feeders and Natural food: Science and...

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2023/10/15

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Native Plants of Southwest -where to find local...

Garden & Nature, Southwest ·

2023/09/30

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