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Episode 3- Interview with Charlie Bee

In this episode, we talk to Charles Agar a beekeeper and founder of the Charlie Bee Company. We talk about the most important pollinator, the bee. We learn about different species of bees and learn about why wasps are necessary even if they are the worst. Charlie teaches us about his role in helping safely remove nuisance bee colonies and the importance of supporting local beekeepers. Charlie also talks about his show on PBS: Charlie Bee Company which currently contains 8 episodes and follows Charlie Bee’s adventures in beekeeping through Texas and is available on his website at www.charliebeecompany.com.

Resources-

Learn all about bees and buy honey

www.charliebeecompany.com

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Episode 2 New Beginnings- Episode for the Sketchy Spring Gardener (Part 2) 3/28/23: In part 2, we talk to Robin about the best places to start your research for your spring gardens. Robin also talks about the differences between summer squash and winter squash. We also learn about tomatoes, heirloom variety veggies, different types of flowers, and companion planting. Additionally, we pick Robin’s brain about her playlist for gardening, and Shannon and I discuss the herbs we identify with.

Shannon’s Heirloom Variety Veggies

Florida Leaf Mustard

Morris Heading Collards

Resources 

https://rainbowgardens.biz/learning-center/

https://www.gardopiagardens.org

National resources

Master Gardening List

https://ahsgardening.org/gardening-resources/master-gardeners/

Companion Planting Chart

https://almanac.com/companion-planting-guide-vegetables

Produced and edited by: Shannon Jackson

Seedy and Shady AF theme: Shannon Stovall and Alex Smolinski

Interlude Music: Te Tiraste Charlie Vásquez by Plaga de Baile

Super special thanks to our Seed in the Shade for our plant fact interludes!

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Episode 1 New Beginnings- Episode for the Sketchy Spring Gardener (Part 1) 3/21/23: As the weather starts to get warmer and daylight starts to last a little longer, we talk to Robin Norton an event manager and pollinator garden specialist from Rainbow Gardens San Antonio. She tells us all about what new gardeners should know as they spring into action in their gardens. Tune in to learn all about hardiness zones and how these can impact your garden. Also, Robin talks to us about how to read seed packets and how to decide which soil is best for your plants. 

San Antonio Resources 

https://www.rainbowgardens.biz

https://www.gardopiagardens.org

National resources

Master Gardening List

https://ahsgardening.org/gardening-resources/master-gardeners/

USDA Hardiness Zone Map

https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov

Farmer's Almanac

www.farmersalmanac.com

Article on how to find extension offices

https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-an-extension-office-5189448

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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