Ep 27. Skunk Cabbage Appeal, Rhubarb Review

04/14/21 • 14 min

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The episode starts with the fascinating chemistry of skunk cabbage, its attractive appearance, and its appeal to pollinators despite its foul smell. Can it be used in your garden? Indeed, in a boggy spot, it can, but there's more to consider...
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Then we chat about a Rhubarb which shares similar chemistry to Skunk Cabbage. And the prehistoric look of Ornamental Rhubarb compared to the edible kind.

https://askmarystone.com/rhubarb-edible-vs-ornamental/

It's fascinating how plants and animals have protective mechanisms to deter predators and pests.

The episode wraps up with an incident with a baby porcupine and Mary's new rescue dog Jolee.

Thank you for sharing the garden of life,

Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer

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Then we chat about a Rhubarb which shares similar chemistry to Skunk Cabbage. And the prehistoric look of Ornamental Rhubarb compared to the edible kind.

https://askmarystone.com/rhubarb-edible-vs-ornamental/

It's fascinating how plants and animals have protective mechanisms to deter predators and pests.

The episode wraps up with an incident with a baby porcupine and Mary's new rescue dog Jolee.

Thank you for sharing the garden of life,

Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer

Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com

I invite you to email me at [email protected]

And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone

Episode web page — Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page

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Ep 26. Folklore of Hope - Planting Following Nature

This episode starts with a chat about an old-time saying, “March Comes in Like a Lion and Out Like a Lamb.” Or is it “In Like a Lamb and Out Like a Lion?” They imply a balance in weather, a balance in life.

While the old sayings are fun to consider, we have no control over nature or the cycles of life. We can, however, control our ability to spread love to grow feelings of hope. https://askmarystone.com/march-folklore-of-hope/

Next, we chat about planting following the cycles of nature called phenology, planting by the moon, and why taking clues from Mother Nature makes so much sense. https://askmarystone.com/planting-following-nature/

The episode wraps up with a fun little ditty about a lineman who used a garden rake to reset power lines. https://askmarystone.com/counting-mississippi-grounding/

Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life,
Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer

Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com

I invite you to email me at [email protected]

And Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone

Next Episode

Ep 28. Three Sisters, No-Till Gardening

This episode starts with an overview of Three Sister’s Gardening, which leads to a story of stumbling upon a baby porcupine and the angels that helped.

Then we learn about No-Till Gardening thanks to an interview with Patti Doell, owner of a Little Big Farm, a cut flower farm in Blairstown, NJ—and how, with less work, you'll have better soil and more flowers and veggies!

Related Stories (and Episodes) and Helpful Links:

Three Sisters Gardening & Jolee’s Emergency
No-till Gardening

Starting a No-till Garden

More about Patti Doell - https://littlebigfarm.com/

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I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at [email protected]. Thanks so much for tuning in.

You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone.

Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page

Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life,

Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer
AskMaryStone.com