Episodes 66
Avg. Duration 47m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (20)
Since Mar 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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A monthly podcast where we help you get down and dirty in your garden, with timely gardening tips, information about native plants, and more! The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. https://extension.umd.edu/. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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S7E3 A Dill-lightful Herb: Dill

May 19, 2026 42m Transcript

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we’re talking all about one Dill-icious herb that we think is a big Dill.  Dill!  We chat about the history of dill, give some tips for growing it in your…

702 April Mulching

Apr 14, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we’re talking all about that beloved springtime chore, mulching. We play a round of 'Mulch True or False" before discussing the various types of organic and…

S7E1 701 March - Spring Root Vegetables

Mar 19, 2026 46m Transcript

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we’re talking about how much we love root vegetables, and won't you know it, this is the perfect time of year to plant them.  We chat all about our love for…

S6E11 611 Food Banks with Amy Cawley

Dec 05, 2025 38m

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we’re talking with Amy Cawley, from the Maryland Food Bank Farm-to-Food program.  We learn about the difference between a food bank and a food pantry,  what…

S6E10 610 - Owls with the Owl Moon Raptor Center

Oct 16, 2025 59m Transcript

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we’re talking with Suzanne Shoemaker, executive director for Owl Moon Raptor Center (https://owlmoon.org/)  in Maryland, to talk about owls.  Owl Moon Annual…

S6E9 609 Fall Blooming Asters

Sep 23, 2025 56m Transcript

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we’re talking about how much we love fall. One of our favorite things about fall, besides the food, is ASTERS! These flowers add a pop of color to any fall…

S6E8 608 The Wanna-BEES, Wasps with Maddie Potter.

Aug 08, 2025 52m Transcript

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we’re chatting with Maddie Potter, UME Faculty Specialist for Entomology and Integrated Pest Management, all about WASPS! How are they different from bees, what…

S6E7 607 Climate Resilient Gardens

Jul 17, 2025 48m Transcript

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we’re talking about how to make our gardens and landscapes more resilient to climate change. We also have our : Native Plant of the Month: Black Elderberry Bug…

S6E6 606 June Native Plants and their Pollinators with Lisa Kuder

Jun 19, 2025 57m Transcript

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we’re talking about native plants and their pollinators with Lisa Kuder, the Native Plants and Landscapes Specialist for the University of Maryland Extension. …

S6E5 605 - May - Its Hip to be Square When You Grow Mint.

May 09, 2025 46m Transcript

Hey Listener, This month it’s hip to be square as we discuss a favorite herb of our, MINTS! Mints are a common herb of the genus Mentha that are widely used in cooking, cosmetics, and popular…

S6E4 604 Dandelions the Lion's Tooth of Weeds

Apr 17, 2025 47m Transcript

Hey Listener, This month's episode discusses the most popular weed on the block:  the Dandelion. Dandelion, or Taraxacum officinale, is an extraordinary plant. We're sharing some fun facts its…

S6E3 603 March Starting Seeds

Mar 21, 2025 58m Transcript

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we are revisiting a favorite topic of ours: STARTING SEEDS! Starting seeds inside can be a fun way to enjoy gardening before you can put plants in the ground.  …

S6E2 602 Soil Amendment & Fertilizer with Andrew Ristvey

Feb 19, 2025 38m Transcript

Hey Listener In this month's episode, we are joined by Extension Specialist in Commercial Horticulture, Dr. Andrew Ristvey, to discuss the in and out of soil amendment & fertilizers. We cover the…

S6E1 601 Garden Thyme Trivia!

Jan 14, 2025 50m Transcript

Hey Listener We are bringing in the New Year agina by playing some more Garden Trivia with Stephanie Pully and Kaitlyn Baligush from the UME Master Gardener Office. This time all the questions are…

S5E11 511 Talking Turkeys with Bob Long

Nov 22, 2024 51m Transcript

Hello Listener!  This is our last episode of the year, but, it's a Gobble of a good time! This month we are joined by Bob Long of Maryland DNR to talk about wild turkeys. Turkey habitat? Jake vs Tom?…

S5E10 510 Toxic Plants

Oct 15, 2024 50m Transcript

Hey Listener! It's almost Halloween, so we are counting down some common toxic plants you might find in your landscape or even inside your home.  This includes Lillies,  Poison Ivy, Water Hemlock and…

S5E9 509 Mushrooms interview Jose Prieto-Figueroa

Sep 20, 2024 55m Transcript

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss mushrooms with our friend Jose Prieto-Figueroa of The Bay Mushroom.  Jose and his wonderful wife, Bianca, have grown specialty mushrooms for over 10 years. …

S5E8 508 Aug Bird is the Word!

Aug 16, 2024 58m Transcript

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss enhancin our landscapes and backyards for our feathered friends, BIRDS!   We cover some fun bird facts, types of bird feeders and seeds, and list some plants…

S5E6 507 Mosquitoes

Jul 11, 2024 47m Transcript

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss our least favorite summertime pest, the Mosquito. We felt very itchy while doing this episode. We review some basic mosquito biology, common species and…

S5E6 506 June Non-Bee Pollinators with Madeline Potter

Jun 09, 2024 53m Transcript

Hello Listener, This month, we discuss non-bee pollinators with Madeline Potter.  We discuss beetles, flies, moths, and wasps, what flowers they like, and how we can support pollinators in our home…

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