The Garden Thyme Podcast

Garden Thyme Podcast

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.

  1. May 19

    A Dill-lightful Herb: Dill

    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 garden and recommended some varieties we like, all between some great Dill puns.  We also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: Golden Alexanders, or Zizia spp.Bug of the Month: Black swallowtail aka the Dillworm Monthly Garden TipsWe currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

    42 min
  2. Apr 14

    702 April Mulching

    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 inorganic mulches. We like some more than the others.  We also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: Virginia BluebellsBug of the Month: peach tree borer Monthly Garden Tips: preparing for springWe currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

    1h 1m
  3. Mar 19

    701 March - Spring Root Vegetables

    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 juicy beets, spicy radish, and crunchy carrots.   We also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: black willowBug of the Month: root aphids Monthly Garden Tips: preparing for spring We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

    47 min
  4. 12/05/2025

    611 Food Banks with Amy Cawley

    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 gleaning is, and ways we as gardeners can help feed our community.  Watch the Neighbors helping Neighbors video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKp4YoRqcv8 Sign up to get an email about local gleaning at the MD Food Bank page here: https://mdfoodbank.orgWe currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

    38 min
  5. 10/16/2025

    610 - Owls with the Owl Moon Raptor Center

    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 Festival- Nov 8, 2025, at the Blackhill Regional Park in Boyds, MD. Maryland Wildlife Rehabilitators Association: https://www.mwrawildlife.net We also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: White PineBug of the Month: Owlflies Monthly Garden Tips: Leaving the Leaves We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

    1 hr
  6. 09/23/2025

    609 Fall Blooming Asters

    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 landscape and provide food for many late-season pollinators and beneficial insects.   We also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: Gray Goldenrod Bug of the Month: Pearl Crescent Butterfly  Monthly Garden Tips: Growing Garlic Here is our list of common garden and landscape asters: New England Aster(Symphyotrichum novae-angliaa) (4-8 zone)New York Aster ( Symphyotrichum novi-belgii) Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium)  Heath aster (Symphyotrichum ericoides)Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum leave)Purple-stemmed Aster (Symphyotrichum puniceum)Saltmarsh aster (Symphyotrichum tenuifolium)Wood Aster or White heart-leaved aster (Eurybia divaricata)Common blue wood aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium) We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

    56 min
  7. 08/08/2025

    608 The Wanna-BEES, Wasps with Maddie Potter.

    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 roles do they play in the environment and we play "Wasp Fact or Fiction".  We also have our :  Native Plant of the Month: Virginia Mountain mintBug of the Month: Cuckoo wasp and Monthly Garden Tips.We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

    53 min
  8. 07/17/2025

    607 Climate Resilient Gardens

    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 of the Month: Squash Bees and Monthly Garden Tips.We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you’ve listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast!  You can take our survey here.  The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc,  University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

    48 min
5
out of 5
20 Ratings

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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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