• Garden Dilemmas, Delights & Discoveries

  • By: Mary Stone
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Garden Dilemmas, Delights & Discoveries

By: Mary Stone
  • Summary

  • Join columnist and garden designer Mary Stone in sharing dilemmas, delights, & discoveries in the garden of life.
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Episodes
  • Ep 181. Don't Be a Fig Pig - Give a Fig
    Oct 20 2024

    Mary Stone shares a story about a fig tree in Cape May, NJ, sporting an invitation to help yourself. But a sign saying "Don't be a Fig Pig" reminds her of picking daffodils as a young child and being scolded for it.

    Then recounts the saga of overwintering a fig tree given as a rite of passage after marrying that didn't end well. But it wasn't that she didn't give a fig, leading to the memory of humorous banter with her dear mom about the word "shit."

    Mary concludes by encouraging listeners to think about their past, the tears, and the laughter, and while some memories of tough times can be hard to revisit, there are good things, sometimes remarkable things, that grow from them.

    Thank you for tuning in!

    Links to related Episodes and Blog Posts:

    Don't be a Fig Pig– Blog Post

    Ep 180. Overview of The Lesson of the Leaf

    Root Pruning and Journey of Growth – Blog Post

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    I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories and your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com.

    You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone.

    Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page

    Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life,

    Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer

    AskMaryStone.com


    More about the Podcast and Column:

    Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries.

    It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from mother nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about.

    Thanks for tuning in, Mary Stone
    Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
    Direct Link to Podcast Page

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    15 mins
  • Ep 180. Overview of The Lesson of the Leaf
    Oct 6 2024

    In this episode, Mary Stone shares an overview of her upcoming book, The Lesson of the Leaf: How Nature, Gardens (and Rescue Dogs) Help Heal and Grow Your Life. A journey from loneliness and loss to love and hope, inspired by the wisdom her beloved brother left behind.

    She reflects on the significance of the number 180 (Episode 180), linking 1 - 8 to Infinity with the One and the number zero with new beginnings.

    There are 81 chapters in the Tao Te Ching, an ancient philosophy to live our true, peaceful nature in the rhythm of nature inspired the structure of The Lesson of the Leaf with 18 chapters and 81 subchapters, each combining a nature and personal story.

    Mary invites listeners to participate by sharing suggestions or stories with her via email at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. Thanks for tuning in.

    Links to related Episodes and Blog Posts:

    Overview of the Lesson of the Leaf– Blog Post

    Ep 37. Merry Season of Love Over Fear

    Ep 20. Unexpected Furry Messenger, Father John's Memorial Garden

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    I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories and your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com.

    You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone.

    Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page

    Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life,

    Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer

    AskMaryStone.com


    More about the Podcast and Column:

    Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries.

    It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from mother nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about.

    Thanks for tuning in, Mary Stone
    Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
    Direct Link to Podcast Page

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    13 mins
  • Ep 179. A Butterfly Garden of Growth
    Sep 22 2024

    In this episode, we chat about A Butterfly Garden of Growth at Johnsonburg Camp & Retreat Center in New Jersey, which hosted a Comfort Zone Camp in partnership with A Little Hope Foundation to support kids who lost a loved one to suicide.

    We review nectar and host plants important to butterflies and why Butterfly Bush is not ideal. Then, end with a reflection of the Butterfly Effect-- the interconnectedness of our world.

    May we all live our lives knowing that we make a difference no matter what season of life we are in.

    Thanks for tuning in.

    Links to related Episodes and Blog Posts:

    Ep.116 - Great Horned Owl meets Hawk

    A Butterfly Garden of Growth – Blog Post

    Goldenrod's Bad Reputation– Blog Post

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    I'd love to hear your garden and nature stories and your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com.

    You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStone.

    Episode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast Page

    Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life,

    Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer

    AskMaryStone.com


    More about the Podcast and Column:

    Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries.

    It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from mother nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about.

    Thanks for tuning in, Mary Stone
    Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com
    Direct Link to Podcast Page

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    11 mins

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