EarthKind News
By Texas Cooperative Extension
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Podcast Description
Earth Kind is Texas Cooperative Extension’s BANNER Program focusing on how to preserve and protect our valuable natural resources through the use of "environmentally friendly" landscape practices. The objective of Earth Kind is to combine the best of organic and traditional landscaping principles to create a system based on research, real-world effectiveness and environmental responsibility. The goals of Earth Kind are to: Reduce the volume of water used in the landscape Reduce the volume of fertilizers used in the landscape Reduce the volume of pesticides used in the landscape Reduce the volume of yard wastes entering landfills Earth Kind addresses numerous topics in the area of landscape management. As your interest and knowledge in this area grows you will have an increased awareness of the many programs, practices and activities that are Earth Kind. Working together we can make a difference in conserving and protecting our state's valuable natural resources.
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
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| 1 | VideoEARTH-KIND News, June, 2007 | In this podcast edition of EARTH-KIND News learn how to conduct a water-saving audit of a home irrigation system. Also hear about the new Texas Urban Landscape Guide which focuses on landscape water conservation and the new Beneficial Insects in the Landscape Web site prepared by Texas Cooperative Extension and the Galveston County Master Gardeners. | 5/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoEARTH-KIND News, May, 2007 | Landscaping for Energy conservation is the first segment of this months edition of Earth Kind News. Next, Dr. Melanie Kirk, Extension Forestry Specialist, discusses the value of trees in the landscape. In the final segment, Dr. Mike Arnold, TAMU Professor of Horticulture, describes the latest innovations in green roof technology. | 5/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoEARTH-KIND News, February, 2007 | Don Wilkerson introduces the EARTH-KIND roses and describes the correct procedures for site selection and bed preparation. He discusses the correct procedures for rose pruning with Garry McDonald, a TAMU research associate with the Department of Horticultural Sciences. | 5/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoEarthKind News, January, 2007 | This month we present information on Earth Kind landscape fertilizer recommendations, soil testing techniques and an EK Water Conservation Project in Dallas County. | 5/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoWhat is Earthkind | EarthKind uses research-proven techniques to provide maximum gardening and landscape enjoyment while preserving and protecting our environment. The objective of EarthKind is to combine the best of organic and traditional gardening and landscaping principles to create a horticultural system based on real world effectiveness and environmental responsibility. | 5/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoEARTH-KIND News, November, 2007 | In this months Podcast Edition of EK News we'll discuss the use of beneficial insects in the garden. Next, Dr. Doug Welch presents information on the Master Gardener Specialization program in entomology and in the final segment Dr. Bart Drees provides an update on the recently discovered Chilie Thrips. | 11/9/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoEARTH-KIND News, September, 2007 | Learn how low volume irrigation can conserve water in the landscape. Dr. Dan Lineberger discusses the new EARTH-KIND Challenge program and Dr. Todd Watson presents information on how to maintain optimum tree health during periods of prolonged rainfall. | 9/5/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoEARTH-KIND News, August, 2007 | In this podcast edition of Earth Kind News listeners learn some of the basics of rainwater harvesting. Next, Dr. Doug Welsh discusses the new Master Gardener Specialization training program in Rainwater Harvesting. And in the final segment Dr. Allan Jones, Director of the Texas Water Resources Institute presents information on the new collaborative effort between TWRI and the Earth Kind program. | 8/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoEARTH-KIND News, July, 2007 | In this podcast edition of EARTH-KIND News learn how to attract wildlife into your backyard garden through the Texas Wildscapes Program. | 7/11/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoEARTH-KIND News, April, 2007 | In this month’s episode we feature information on using composting to change yard wastes into a valuable landscape resource. In the second segment we learn about Dillo Dirt, the City of Austin’s award winning community compost recycling program. And in the final segment we get more information on a compost demonstration project in Montgomery County. | 4/2/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoEARTH-KIND News, March, 2007 | In the first segment this podcast edition of EARTH-KIND News we cover some of the basics of designing an EARTH-KIND landscape, Next, Lisa Whittlesey, National Junior Master Gardener Coordinator, discusses their new youth education curriculum on water and the environment. And in the final segment Keith Hansen, Smith County Extension Horticulturist talks about the new rainfall capture demonstration system at the Tyler Rose Garden. | 3/7/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoEarthKind News, December, 2006 | In the first segment listeners learn about how the use of Integrated Pest Management, IPM, can reduce the use of pesticides in the urban landscape. Then, the use of IPM techniques at the TAMU Horticultural Gardens will be described. The final segment will focus on an EarthKind demonstration garden in Greenville, Texas. | 11/28/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoEarthKind News, November, 2006 | In the first segment listeners learn about the benefits of using much in the landscape. Next Keith Hansen, Smith County Extension Horticulturist, discusses the increasing use of pine straw as landscape mulch. And in the final segment listeners hear about a recently completed Earth Kind project at the South Texas Botanical Garden in Corpus Christi. | 10/27/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 13 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Great podcast!
This podcast is one of the best in terms of providing valuable information regarding the use of plant materials, pest control strategies, and cultural practices that accentuate a sustainable landscape. The issue of sustainability is vitally important to the lawn and garden industry and this type of information demonstrates thats Texas Cooperative Extension is on the forefront of providing cutting edge resources in this area!
