Garden Dilemmas, Delights & Discoveries

About Garden Dilemmas, Delights & Discoveries

Join columnist and garden designer Mary Stone in sharing Dilemmas, Delights, & Discoveries in the Garden of Life.

Publisher

Mary Stone

Category

leisure · religion & spirituality · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Sept 2019

Latest episode

27 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

270 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Sept 2026

   Ep 270 - To Weed or Not Weed Knotweed

   To weed or not to weed knotweed? An afternoon of weeding in a client's garden leads Mary to an unexpected dilemma—and a deeper dive into this beautiful but notoriously difficult invasive plant. Mary Stone revisits her first encounter with Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica)) as one of September's roadside beauties and her neighbor Susan's success in eradicating a colony through persistent pulling. She explores what the research says about nonchemical management, herbicide treatment, and c...

2. 

   20 Sept 2026

   Ep 269 - A Memory Trail Through Nature’s Fall Palette

   A walk along the Paulinskill Valley Trail leads Mary Stone down a memory trail of beloved dogs, changing paths, and how we adapt through seasons. Memories of Sara—a tennis-ball-loving golden retriever who learned to play differently after two surgeries—lead back to the screen porch and a magnificent garden planted by Mother Nature. We explore Jewelweed with exploding seeds and White Snakeroot that nourishes pollinators but has a toxic history. Plus sweeping colonies of Hay-scented...

3. 

   13 Sept 2026

   Ep 268 - Finding Our Way Again Along the Paulins Kill

   A trail closure sends Mary Stone and her rescue dog, Jolee, in another direction for a restful walk along the Paulinskill Valley Trail, where late-summer wildflowers, remnants of railroad history, and the reestablished Paulins Kill River offer a reflection on change and restoration. Along the way, an old mile marker brings a profound, spirited lift. And memories of the former Paulina Dam, the river, surrounding landscape, and wildlife finding their way again remind us of life's transitions. S...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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