Nature Calls Podcasts: Conversations from the Hudson Valley

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Join CCE Master Gardeners' conversations about all aspects of gardening, ecology, and nature. This weekly podcast is designed to entertain, inspire, educate and inform listeners who want to begin or enhance their gardening journey and/or explore other aspect of the Hudson Valley's natural resources. Using science-based resources, learn how to best enjoy and steward our natural ecosystem while adapting to the current climate realities.

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Episode 174: Native Landscape Design

Kate Brittenham discusses how native plant gardens can be both beautiful and practical on Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley.

Episode 173: Flower Power Retrospective (Part 3)

Mums, Asters, and Holiday Plants like amaryllis, poinsettia, and holiday cactus, are the focus of Master Gardener Volunteer, Linda Leavitt.

Episode 172: Flower Power Retrospective (Part 2)

Linda Leavit, a Master Gardener Volunteer, shares her love of flowers talking about Irises, peonies, marigolds, zinnias, and cosmos.

Episode 171: Flower Power Retrospective (Part 1)

Learn about annuals and perennials, with a deeper dive into Lantana and Hellebores, with Master Gardener Volunteer, Linda Leavitt.

Episode 170: Julia's Local (Part 2)

Henning Nordanger, Julia Joern, Daniel Hartquist, and JD Eiseman talk about the joys and challenges of their farm-to-table restaurant in Round Top, NY.

Episode 169: Julia's Local (Part 1)

Julia's Local is a farm--to-table restaurant serving rustic American cuisine with a Scandinavian twist. Learn the history of the restaurant and how they make it happen.

Last updated May 22, 2025