I CAN’T VOUCH FOR WHAT IT’S LIKE, as I cannot bear to watch, but for those of you who have asked when you can see my recent ‘Martha’ appearance: It’s online now.
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FROM THE WEEKLY PODCAST
smarter fall (and spring) cleanup, with doug tallamy
WHEN I TALKED to Doug Tallamy in February around the publication date of his latest book, “Nature’s Best Hope,” I didn’t want to go on and on about the advice in it regarding smart fall cleanup, which is one of the ways I know I’ve dramatically shifted the way I manage my own garden compared to 10 or even five years ago. But we were looking ahead to spring then, not fall.
I’m grateful that Doug returned to the podcast in autumn to do just that. Want to plan your most ecologically minded garden cleanup ever, and understand the consequences of each potential action you can take—including next spring?
The subtitle of University of Delaware professor Doug Tallamy’s recent book, “Nature’s Best Hope,” is “A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard.” Meaning: The choices we make all year-round, including the very important one of how we clean up, can help counteract an overdeveloped, fragmented landscape that puts the food web to the test. You and I are nature’s best hope, and I’m glad Doug joined me again to help us learn to support it.
(Stream it below, read the illustrated transcript or subscribe free.)
I can always count on Brian G. to tell it like it is.
Very Truly Yours,
Big Baby
You look adorable, you big baby! Great segment.
“It’s all about the slugs.”
You look great! Woo-woo.
You were just fine!!!
And, I’ve bookmarked your blog because of that show.
You have no reason to not watch it. You look great and who else can say they were featured on martha?
How fun! You looked nervous but that just made you seem real and adorable. Great spot! I liked it when you hit the wrong button and it looked like you wiped out your whole blog. Great fun and wonderful publicity.
The frog boys eat slugs? I have some for them. Maybe a trillion or so.
Congratulations, Margaret!
Welcome, Dale Anne and ColleenM, and thank you for the good words. I hope to see each of you again here soon.
@Maria…as for slugs, I am well-stocked, so maybe another time. Or maybe Kitt wants them. :)
You were great-enjoyed watching!
I went to Martha’s website but not being too alert; I sat thru the first few blogging presenters. I was about to give up when my eyes glanced right and i saw I didn’t have to spend time on subjects not interesting to me. It was great seeing you in action and I was one of those 100 that listed a gardening DON’T. Congratulations on all your good work..I will head back to Florida soon but your blog will go with me..benjia
Hi Margaret – You did a fabulous job. Thank you so much for stopping by our blog, too. Your kind comment about my father is so appreciated. You would have loved him – he was an organic gardener far before his time. Betsy
Bravo!
Welcome, Randi; I had a quick trip to see your jewelry, thanks. Looks like you are busy.
Welcome, Betsy. Your blog post was a great read, really poignant. Do come again soon.
How wonderful! (And if you’re a big baby, I guess I am too — I wouldn’t have been able to watch it either!).
It was a great segment. Congratulations again on being feature on Martha! Awesome!
Woo Hoo! Thought I’d taped this, missed it, spent forever on MSL.com trying to find it the other day…argggh. So glad it’s up!
Margaret, you did a GREAT job! And the boys did their part as well. Again, congrats!
Your looked great, I am glad you posted the link, I tried as well to find it. The frog boys are proud.
I thought you were great, really friendly, down to earth, and a good sport. I like that you enjoy the critters being a part of things. I visited your blog before the show was over…great place and I’m glad I tuned in to Miss Martha that day.
Go ahead and watch…you look cute and don’t have a speck of anything in your teeth!! Not a thing to fear. :-)
Welcome, Dirtgirl. You are very kind (and thanks for the dental update…I hadn’t even remembered to worry about that in my fear over watching the segment). I hope you will visit me and the critters again very soon.
No slugs for me, thanks! They don’t do well here.
You are an inspiration to us all! Congratulations!
Welcome, Leigh Ann, and thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated. Still haven’t watched the thing…
Congratulations. You did a great job on Martha, as we all knew you would.~~Dee
It was so good to see you again (live so to speak) on Martha’s show. Hope to catch up with you sometime in the real world.
Margaret,
I’ve really enjoyed watching your blog turn into a wonderful source of fun and information. I’ve learned so much from you these past months. I just saw your Martha segment online and you were wonderful.
Thanks Randy (and all of you) for the good words. It has been quite a 7-month education. I am glad you all have been along for the ride.