502 More Interesting Mating Habits

The Garden Thyme Podcast

Hello Listener,

This month, we discuss some more exciting animal mating habits in the Mid-Altalitic region. This year, we discuss Eastern Hercules Beetles, Dogbane Leaf Beetles, Blue Crabs, and the iconic Bald Eagle.

We start the episode with garden news and an update about the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Check out the official press-release from USDA for additional info.

We also have our:

• Native Plant of the Month - Crowsfoot club moss (~39:10)
• Bug of the Month –Horned fungus beetle (~ 42:40)
• Garden Tips of the Month – (~50:00)

The DNR webpage about salinity in the bay.

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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).

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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.

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1. 502 More Interesting Mating Habits (00:00:00)

2. Garden News - USDA Plant Hardiness Zone (00:01:15)

3. Eastern Hercules Beetles (00:09:00)

4. Dogbane Leaf Beetle (00:15:29)

5. Blue Crabs (00:18:40)

6. Bald Eagle (00:27:34)

7. Native Plant of the Month (00:39:10)

8. Bug of the Month (00:42:40)

9. Garden Tips of the Month (00:50:02)