Seedy and Shady AF Podcast: A Sketchy Gardening Podcast

In this episode, we switch things up a bit and go on a journey discussing historical gardens they each would love to visit if given the chance (or in Shannon's case, have visited already). The Seed in the Shade talks about the history of gardening. Learn about the gardens that inspire us and perhaps get a little inspiration of your own!!

Gardens Discussed:

1. Hanging Gardens of Babylon: Hanging Gardens Existed—But Not in Babylon | HISTORY; thought to have been located in Modern-Day Iraq
2. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden: Shinjuku Gyoen - Tokyo Travel (japan-guide.com); located in Tokyo, Japan
3. Alnwick Garden: The Alnwick Garden Our History and Awards - The Alnwick Garden; located in Northumberland, England
4. Nongnooch Tropical Botanical Garden: One of the most beautiful Garden in the world - Nong Nooch Tropical Garden & Cultural Village Largest botanical garden in South East Asia; located in Pattaya, Thailand
5. El Eje Cafetero (the Coffee Axis): Colombia's Coffee Region | What to do and places to visit | Uncover Colombia; shared by Quindío, Risaralda, and Caldas, Colombia
6. Ladew Gardens: Ladew Topiary Gardens > Visit Ladew > Ladew Cafe (ladewgardens.com); located in Monkton, Maryland
7. Norfolk Botanical Gardens: Norfolk Botanical Garden – Virginia's Largest Botanical Garden: located in Norfolk, Virginia

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On today's episode, we interview Nancy Harrity who shares her experiences moving into a home with a unique landscape and how she navigated this landscape to create the garden she wanted. She discusses the wildlife she encounters in her yard and tells us about her gardening style.

For more about Nancy's experiences, follow her blog at the following link.

Blog:

Heal the Leader: https//:healtheleader.substack.com

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In part 2 of her episode, Alethea discusses her favorite veggies to grow. She also discusses the movie that best describes her gardening approach. She also lets us in on what's next in her gardening endeavors.

For more: follow Alethea at www.youtube.com/@groleafy or www.facebook.com/GroLeafy

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In this episode, we talk to Alethea Victor, founder of GroLeafy, where she has a growing following on her journey to healthier living through gardening. In this episode, Alethea talks about how she started gardening and the experiences that led to her making a lifestyle change. She talks about her enjoyment of microgreens. In addition, she tells us about how gardening helps and intersects with her job as a social worker.

For more on Alethea's journey:

Follow her on www.youtube.com/@groleafy or www.facebook.com/GroLeafy

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On today's episode, we talk to Noelle Johnson, the AZ Plant Lady about desert landscapes and gardens. She discusses the challenges and joys of maintaining a garden in a dry, hot climate. She discusses how she grew to love cactus. She also discusses other types of plants that thrive in a desert climate. Noelle provides information on water scarcity and strategies for preventing conserving water in your desert garden. She talks about her favorite desert blooms and provides tips for how to revive (or let go of) your dying plant. She also discusses the launch of her new book called Dry Climate Gardening!!

For more information from today's podcast, please visit www.azplantlady.com where you can access Noelle's blog called Ramblings from a Desert Garden. This site also contains information on classes you can take to learn more about desert gardening.

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On today's episode, Molly Keck, an entomologist and senior program manager for the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension talks to us all about bugs! Among some of the topics we discuss are beneficial bugs for your garden as well as the bad bugs, bugs as a source of protein, Molly's thoughts on the Pixar classic, A Bug's Life, and some common myths about insects.

Texas A&M Entomology | Facebook

Extension Entomology (tamu.edu)

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In part 2 of our conversation with Jordan, she discusses the famous rodent she most identifies with. She also talks about some of her other pets and how they get along with one another. Of course it would not be a Seedy and Shady AF episode without some talk about gardening fails. Jordan talks to us about the time she tried her hand at gardening and which plants cannot seem to get enough of her yard. Jordan also discusses how you can get involved in rescuing and rehabilitating oppossums and rats.

Resources to learn more:

Opossum Society of the United States | Rehabilitation and Education (opossumsocietyus.org)

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Episode 7: Gardening on our Minds

On this episode we talk to Laura Humphrey, a recreational therapist, about how she has used gardening as a tool to help facilitate her patients’ healing and as a self-care tool for herself at the end of a workday. She tells us about the benefits of keeping a home garden to save money on groceries and how gardening went from a chore to a welcome leisure activity in her life.

Produced and edited by: Shannon Jackson

Written and hosted by: Shannon Jackson and Marcela Osorio

Seedy and Shady AF theme: Shannon Stovall and Alex Smolinski

Interlude Music: Te Tiraste Charlie Vásquez by Plaga de Baile

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On today’s episode, we talk to Coco Trevino and David Ozment about goat yoga!! Coco and David discuss the inspiration for starting Farm Yoga. They tell us about what you can expect at a goat yoga class. They discuss the benefits that goats play for gardens and for our minds and souls. They also tell us about their other farm animals and products they sell to assist you in your garden.

https://texasfarmyoga.com/

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