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A husband and wife DIY gardening podcast with gardening tips and some fun sprinkled in. We are located in central Texas and will be discussing the progression of our backyard garden, some do's and dont's as well as some of our hits and misses. We like to have guests on to talk about gardening as well as food, libations, and some fun backyard projects! We hope you will join us on this journey as we continue to evolve our own garden and give you some tips and information for your own garden wh ...
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Quick podcast update for everyone!!!MaryBird's Backyard Garden
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Mary and Jeff talk about beating the gardening doldrums that take over sometimes. Mary gives us some tips to get re-energized in the garden! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, Twi…
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Mary and Jeff talk Halloween and we have a special guest to help us make and talk about Halloween wreaths and other things Halloweeny! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, Twitter(X…
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Mary talks about the hearty Madagascar Periwinkle, the awesome, and very large Burr Oak, and Jeff goes Jurassic with Gingko! As always we talk about our mis-adventures in the yard this week! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdg…
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Mary talks about reviving Jeff's sad and brown Boston Fern and gives us some insights how we should take care of it to prevent its demise! Jeff talks about lawn care as we approach Fall/Winter, and as always we talk about "What's new in the Garden". Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! Y…
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Mary discusses getting your winter prep started, and does a deep dive on the Burford Holly, a very good Texas all-season plant! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, Twitter(X) @mary…
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Mary gives us the buzzzz on bees, we talk backyard photography, and our Almond Verbena smells fabulous! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, Twitter(X) @marybirdgarden and you can e…
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Mary has some interesting history on the Kalanchoe plant, its different variations and names and how to care for them! Jeff has a new "Jeff's Corner" with a review of the EGO Electric yard tools, and as always we talk about what's new in the garden! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! Y…
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Mary does a deep dive on the Texas Cedar tree! Most people view it as a nuisance, but Mary provides some interesting information on how beneficial it really is in the garden! Jeff has a new "Jeff's Corner" and as always we talk about what's new in the garden! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for o…
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Mary talks about our skunk encounter in the garden and some strategies to help deter them from yours!! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, Twitter(X) @marybirdgarden and you can em…
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Mary continues with part 3 of the series on how to get started on a new garden and we talk about a surprise garden event we had this morning!! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, T…
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Mary continues with part 2 of the series on how to get started on a new garden. Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden, Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden, Twitter(X) @marybirdgarden and you can email us at marybirdgarde…
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Mary talks about how to get started on a new garden in a new series for this month. We also discuss monocarpic plants, our new Banana Spider friend, and Mary has a book recommendation for you to check out! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram accoun…
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Episode 24 - We are back! We talk about the Gardens of London, Scotland, and Ireland from our trip!
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We talk about our trip to Europe where we saw some amazing gardens and green spaces! London, Edinburgh, and Ireland gardens we visited were awesome, and Mary tells us what she found in our garden when we got back home! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Ins…
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Mary talks about the beautiful Pride of Barbados we have, the Purple Heart ground cover flower, and we talk about the benefits of gardening on your health and well being! As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" ! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us …
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Episode 22 - Mary gets down and dirty about Dirt and Soil and what is really happening in your garden!
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Mary does a deep dive into dirt and soil and how everything is working in your garden and describes her super-secret garden tea recipe she has applied to our garden! As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" ! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on ou…
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Mary talks about the Crape Myrtles we have in the garden, how to care for them and what to expect based on what type you have. As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" ! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden …
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Mary talks about the Yaupon Holly and how we are using it in the garden, and how our Yardlong Beans have overtaken us! We also talk about how we are using them in the kitchen. Jeff talks about his Boston fern that transports him back to the 1970's. As always Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" as well as how she plans to attack the Squash…
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Episode 19 - The Mighty Chiltepin Chile plant, The Okra plant and how to use in the kitchen, Gin botanicals, and What's New in the Garden!
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Mary talks about the Mighty Chiltepin plant and how we are growing it and using it, and Jeff discusses the Okra plant and how to prepare in the kitchen. Information on how botanicals are used in Gin and a nice New Orleans Fizz drink to pair with your okra gumbo! Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden" including our paver progress! The New Orl…
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Episode 18 - Succulent filled vintage tackle box planter, Zucchino Rampicante, and Silver Ponyfoot!
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This week Mary talks about putting together a succulent display using a vintage metal tackle box, and our first Zucchino Rampicante from the garden and how we used it in the kitchen for a delicious side dish! Mary also talks about how we used the Silver Ponyfoot (Dichondra argentea) for ground cover in our garden, and as always, Mary updates us on …
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This week we have a special guest who will discuss how he built a natural aquarium as well as giving us an update on keeping chicken and a couple quick recipes from his garden! Mary talks about the Trombocino plant we have growing, and as always, Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden"! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey …
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This week Mary talks about the Bougainvillea and how to care for it, some milkweed ideas for you, and Jeff's recipe this week is the garden fresh Ratatouille. We have a book review, and as always, Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden"! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can…
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This week we talk about our Backyard Pocket Prairie and how you can start one too. Jeff talks jalapeño pepper torpedos, and Mary updates us on "What's New in the Garden"! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook a…
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This week we have a special Mother's Day podcast with a special guest - our daughter Amanda! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden. If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a revi…
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This week we talk about What's New in the Garden and the Borage plant, history, growing, and uses in food and beverages! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard Garden. If you enjoy our pod…
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This week we talk about What's New in the Garden, surprise potatoes, how we are using bamboo for summer shade, and a new segment on garden to table. Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard …
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MaryBird's Backyard Garden - Episode 11 - Garden to Table with Thai Basil and Special Guests
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This week we have 2 guests - a Certified Sommelier and libations enthusiast, and a local Chef join us to talk about how to use Thai Basil in libations and food recipes! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at …
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This week we took a field trip to look at the beautiful Texas wildflowers! We talk about our trip and what we saw and also talk about Jeff's peppers! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden and Facebook at MaryBird's Backyard…
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This week Mary talks about the Mexican Mint Marigold (Tegetes Lucida), the Copperplate (Acalypha) and the attack of the Aphids! We also talk about our usual "What's new in the garden". Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden …
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This week Mary talks about the incredible Agave plant. Some history and uses of the agave and some interesting facts and our usual "What's new in the garden". Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog! You can also visit us on our Instagram account at @marybirdgarden…
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This week Mary talks about the wonderful world of worms and how to use them for your garden. Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog!MaryBird's Backyard Garden
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This week Mary talks about a new Topiary project and our trips to the local garden center! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog!MaryBird's Backyard Garden
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This week Mary talks about upcycling and old water can into a planter, the origins of the Peggy Martin Rose and how and why use dry molasses in the garden! Please join us as we continue our DIY gardening journey and visit MaryBirdGarden.Com for our blog!MaryBird's Backyard Garden
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Mary gives us some of her watering strategies and talks about using Olla's as one of your strategies, We also talks soil structures and as always discuss what we did in the garden this week! Please see our Blog at MaryBirdGarden.Com for follow-up info from this episode!MaryBird
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In this episode Mary does a deep dive into composting and gives some insight into what is really happening when you use compost. We also talk bugs and plants and some other fun gardening stuff!MaryBird
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Welcome to MaryBird's Backyard Garden! In episode 2 we talk about indoor plants, seeds, rocky ground, and some miscellaneous gardening tips. Please join us!!MaryBird
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This is the first of what we plan to be a long running MaryBird's Backyard Garden podcast. We will be introducing you to our garden and ourselves and offering up some backyard planting information to get us started. We hope you enjoy!MaryBird
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