Mary Stone discusses the impact of insects and diseases on native trees, such as the Emerald Ash Borer, Spongy Moths, and Beech Leaf Disease. She shares the recommendations of Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station to underplant declining beech trees with other native trees, adding a similar strategy for lawn trees.

Then shares Dennis Briede’s story of the Wolf Tree, a grand White Ash tree on the official New Jersey Big Tree and Heritage Tree Registry, and the labor of love to save it. Mary concludes by encouraging listeners to be kind, generous, and caring for the natural world and each other, starting in their own backyards.

Related Posts, Podcasts, and Helpful Links:

Ep 45. Beloved Mr. Beech / Beloved Beech Trees - Blog Post

Ep 61. A Story of Treasured Tuliptrees / Treasured Tuliptrees - Blog Post

Ep 101. Woodcock Dance- Making a Meadow

Woodcock Dance – Making a Meadow - 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

In this episode, Mary Stone describes a labyrinth in Frenchy's Field along the Santa Fe River that April Fisher of the Sussex County NJ Native Plant Society shared and tidbits about Prairie Dogs prevalent there.

She then discusses the importance of allowing Daffodil Foliage to fade to ensure future blooms—and stylish ways of tidying daffodil foliage while allowing it to go dormant.

Related Posts, Podcasts, and Helpful Links:

Tidying Daffodil Foliage - Blog Post

Ep 81. Bulbs Extending Blooms & Deterring Squirrels

Bulbs to Extend Spring Blooms - Blog Post

Ep 207. Labyrinths Provide Paths of Healing

Labyrinths Provide Paths of Healing - Blog Post

The Labyrinth Resource Group about Frenchy's Field Labyrinth.

The National Geographic Kids Page about Prarie Dogs

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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

Mary Stone answers a question about whether Spongy Moths, formerly called Gypsy Moths, make tents in trees. Not so, though the larvae look similar to Eastern Tent Caterpillars and Fall Webworms. Spongy Moths can completely defoliate and kill trees. Mary shares safe remedies for the creepy crawlies.

Then, she recounts her brother Rick's hilarious experience with Tent Caterpillars and the identification of another culprit in his rose dilemma—a Scarlet and Green Leafhopper!

Related Podcasts and Blog Posts you'll enjoy:

Spongy Moths Vs. Tent Caterpillars – Blog Post

Rose is a Rose Pest Remedies – features my brother Rick's hilarious dilemma

Fall Webworm vs. Tent Caterpillars - Blog Post

Ep 71. Diehard Campers - Tent Caterpillars and Webworms

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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