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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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