gardening

Super Flowers

John Weeks — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:24:43 +0000

From the Rice Creek Field Station, John Weeks contemplates the bright flowers that speckle summer grass. Many of the flowers reveal beautiful, subtle details upon closer inspection. Weeks describes the incredible "super flowers." Each petal of these flowers is actually made up of smaller petals which, in turn, are also made up of petals. Weeks gives ideas on how to find these "super flowers" in just about any lawn.

Originally aired on July 12, 1985.

Finding Beauty in Abandoned Fields

John Weeks — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:26:42 +0000

John Weeks describes how the open fields and roadside ditches of Central New York can be a beautiful sight in early July. A vast array of colorful flowers blooms in these usually ignored spaces. Weeks encourages everyone to take notice of the incredible sights along the local country roads.

Originally aired on July 6, 1984.

The Melting Pot of Nature

John Weeks — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:36:56 +0000

John Weeks discusses the many unique and beautiful local plants that are not native to U.S. soil. Weeks explains the multitude of ways these plants arrived in the Americas. Some came to be used for food (Dandelion), while some came because of their pretty appearance (the Daisy). Others weren't actually meant to be brought here at all.

Originally aired on Jun 22, 1984.

Focusing on the Ferns

John Weeks — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:51:05 +0000

John Weeks encourages his listeners to stop and study the ferns. Ferns can be confusing and difficult to identify. Still, Weeks believes that their elegant form and unusual lifecycle make these plants worth your time and energy.

An Interview with Richard A. Noise About His Sanctuary

John Weeks — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:47:10 +0000

John Weeks talks with Richard Noise about his sanctuary. Noise bought the property in 1926 and continued developing the gardens, trails and cottage for many years.