Did you love "catching" fireflies as a kid? Maybe you call them Lightning bugs. On today's Garden Bite I talk about the loss of fireflies, what's happening and the plants that attract them. Did you know there are over 150 species of fireflies in the U.S? Learn more on my website too. 

Genetically modified organisms, hybridizing, genetically engineered. Ag science is huge and growing, no pun intended. On today's Garden Bite I offer more information on the topic. But it's a large topic. Keep in mind that genetic modification takes place all the time in nature, including humans! 

It's all about small space gardening on today's Garden Bite. What vegetables to grow in containers and what sizes are best for the plants needs. A chart is included on my website. And don't forget a lovely shrub for your container too! 

Tis the season of seeds! A perennial topic this time of year as we really start the gears rolling on early seed starting. I have some definitions to terms that can come in handy on today's Garden Bite. What's a cultivar? What is the meaning of GMO and GE? 

Proven Winners is a major plant breeder. They have put out a list of the most popular annuals for 2023 based on what their customers, greenhouses and nurseries, are looking to purchase. Take a listen and take a peek on today's Garden Bite! 

As you know, Garden Bite was in Mexico a couple of weeks ago. I managed to take a few pictures! HA. Trying to identify plant life is quite the adventure in itself. Take a look and tell me if YOU know what some of those plants are. Find Garden Bite on the web, on Facebook, Instagram and also Twitter. Although Twitter isn't my favorite platform! You can email me at [email protected] and please share my podcasts! 

We have many invasive plants and insects that affect our ecosystems. It’s hard to imagine NOT having them based on the fact that humans are a traveling invasive species! But they're not all from other countries and some are deliberately brought here. Learn much more on today's Garden Bite. 

Is planting trees enough to reverse climate change? Short answer: no. We put a LOT of emphasis on planting more trees, there are incentives and such. While that's great, it's not enough. My friend and arborist shares some great information which I share with you on today's Garden Bite. Planting forests and not destroying what we have makes even more sense. 

Years ago, I lived on 5 acres in Lakeville, MN.  While wandering through the woods, I discovered smurf blue stains in the snow! It was quite the research project to find what in the heck it was! Learn all about it on today's Garden Bite. This 2022/23 winter has brought the mystery of the blue stains in the snow back to the forefront! 

Be with someone you love, do something you love, eat something you love, grow something you love! And find Valentines Day traditions around the world on today's Garden Bite. Germany, France, Japan and more! Who do YOU think is the most romantic?