Garden Dilemmas, Delights & Discoveries
Mary Stone
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Join columnist and garden designer Mary Stone in sharing Dilemmas, Delights, & Discoveries in the Garden of Life.
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Ep 243 - Native vs. Invasive: Who Decides?
What does “native” really mean — and who decides?In this episode of Garden Dilemmas, Mary Stone explores native vs. invasive plants, urban gardens, biodiversity, and ecosystem balance.From dandelions…
Ep 242 - Inviting Beneficial Garden Guests
Do hard winters curb garden pests? A listener’s question about whether cold weather reduces “bad bugs” leads to a deeper conversation about beneficial insects, biological control, and sustainable…
Ep 241 - Reflections in the Garden of Life
On a slowly thawing winter day, Mary Stone reflects on the relationship between shadows and reflections—in nature, in garden design, and in the tender landscape of the heart.From Jolee's curious…
Ep 240 - Nature’s Shadows, Outlines of Love
In winter’s long light, shadows reveal more than darkness—they outline memory, love, and quiet hope. Mary reflects on Groundhog Day, Peter Pan’s lost shadow, Jung’s shadow self, and the beauty of…
Ep 239 - What Yellow Leaves Teach Us
What Yellow Leaves Teach UsTending houseplants—and hearts—through seasons of change.Yellow leaves on a fiddle-leaf fig often point to watering issues—but they can also offer deeper lessons. In this…
Ep 238 - Hope Takes the Form of a Tree
In this episode, Mary Stone reflects on the quiet wisdom of trees after receiving the New Jersey Tree Survey from the Arbor Day Foundation. She explores how trees support mental and emotional…
Ep 237 - Roofs to Roots: Reviving Houseplants
Mary Stone discusses the benefits of using rainwater and snowmelt for indoor plants and how to revive houseplants in duress. She explores the quiet wisdom of water through stories of Christmas cacti,…
Ep 236 - What We Release, What We Grow
Mary Stone reflects on releasing what no longer serves us and setting intentions that grow in their own time, inspired by nature's rhythms and a New Year water ceremony hosted by Rev. Dr. Christina…
Ep 235. What Nature and Gardens Gifted Us
Mary Stone reflects on lessons learned from a year of observation in the garden and wild places beyond it. From copperheads and moths to healing land and personal change, she explores how slowing…
Ep 234. Stillness Teaches Growth Through Nature
Mary Stone reflects on the wisdom of stillness as an essential part of growth. Through nature’s rhythms and garden observations, she explores how healing and transformation often unfold unseen,…
Ep 233. When the Garden Teaches Letting Go
A winter garden project leads Mary Stone to reflect on invasive plants, memorial trees, and the tender wisdom of knowing when it’s time to let go—both in gardens and in life.This episode is a gentle…
Ep 232. Late Season Tasks into Décor and Healing
Mary Stone reflects on late-season garden projects, including the removal of old telephone poles and the careful harvesting of boulders for new retaining walls—done with deep respect for the…
Ep 231. Three Seasons Tribute to Ongoing Growth
Mary Stone reflects on the life and legacy of her dear friend and design colleague, Marty Carson, who recently passed away. She shares memories of their collaboration and the impact of Marty's wisdom…
Ep 230. Lessons from a Late No-Till Garden
In this episode, Mary Stone shares the surprising gifts of her late-season vegetable garden and highlights the benefits of No-Till gardening. She walks through ripening green tomatoes indoors, saving…
Ep 229. Flocking Together - Wisdom from Grackles
Mary Stone shares a breathtaking encounter with a flock of grackles while visiting the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice in Fredon, NJ. Their synchronized flight inspires a reflection on the quiet…
Ep 228. Promises That Live on Beyond Seasons
Mary Stone shares an update on her friend and design colleague, Marty Carson, who is now in hospice care in Florida. At the same time, with a heavy heart, she shares news of the closure of the Karen…
Ep 227. Sequence of Fall Leaves Brings New Life
As fall unfolds, trees show us the art of letting go. From green to gold, orange to red, each leaf teaches us that change brings growth and beauty. In this episode, Mary Stone reflects on how nature…
Ep 226. Reader Sagas of Shagbark Hickories
Mary Stone shares the delights and cleanup sagas of Shagbark Hickory trees, highlighting their shaggy bark, edible nuts, and benefits to wildlife. She shares personal experiences and reader…
Ep 225. Acorns and a Ruckus of Blue Jays
Mary Stone recounts witnessing a bear in her pond overnight, perhaps feeding on acorns. The encounter led her to learn about the Acorn Float Test, which assesses the viability of acorns for…
Ep 224. A Sunflower Maze of Healing
Mary Stone discusses the history, benefits, and healing aspects of sunflowers, sharing her return visit to Liberty Farms' Sunflower Maze in Sandyston. Raj Sinha graciously opens the maze to those who…
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Garden Dilemmas, Delights & Discoveries has published 243 episodes since September 2019, covering topics in Home & Garden, Leisure.
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