Recent Episodes
Bird populations have declined dramatically in recent years. Wildlife biologist Rufus Stephens, co-author of Land Stewardship for Birds with Jan Wrede, explores how to give our birds a helping hand, even in our backyards. Chris Garza sheet mulched his small front yard to kill weedy Bermuda grass to restore soil health and wildlife diversity. Watch | watch episode →
Explore nature-to-garden perceptions with Dr. Bob Duke and Dr. Art Markman of KUT’s podcast, Two Guys on Your Head, produced by Rebecca McInroy. A Army Veteran’s new backyard lacked personality until she dug into gardening. Find out where beneficial insects snuggle down in winter with entomologist Wizzie Brown and get the secret to composting with | watch episode →
Are monarch butterflies in danger of extinction? Monika Maeckle of the Texas Butterfly Ranch explores the history and controversy in her book, The Monarch Butterfly Migration: Its Rise and Fall. Three Studio Balcones landscape architects create pocket prairies in their own small yards. Entomologist Wizzie Brown notes a new pest: muhly grass mealybug and explains | watch episode →
