Texas Cooperative Extension http://earthkind.tamu.edu/ EarthKind News Environmental Stewardship in the Urban Landscape EarthKind News 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. en-us http://earthkind.tamu.edu/podcast/EKNewsPodcast.png http://earthkind.tamu.edu/ Don Wilkerson d-wilkerson@tamu.edu Don Wilkerson Science EarthKind, environment, landscape, conservation What is Earthkind Introduction to EarthKind concepts 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. http://earthkind.tamu.edu/podcast/earthkind_intro.m4v What is Earthkind Tues, 21 Oct 2006 14:00:00 -0500 00:04:01 Don Wilkerson Science Landscape mulches and other Earthkind news. Earthkind News, November, 2006 Earthkind 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. http://earthkind.tamu.edu/podcast/EKNewsNov06.m4v EarthKind News Fri, 27 Oct 2006 16:08:48 -0500 00:08:25 Don Wilkerson Science Landscape mulches and other Earthkind news. Earthkind News, December, 2006 Earthkind 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. http://earthkind.tamu.edu/podcast/EKNewsDec06.m4v EarthKind News Fri, 28 Nov 2006 16:08:48 -0500 00:08:25 Don Wilkerson Science Fertilizer, soil testing, water conservation and other Earthkind news. Earthkind News, January, 2007 Earthkind 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. http://earthkind.tamu.edu/podcast/EKNewsJan07.m4v EarthKind News Tues, 9 Jan 2007 17:08:48 -0500 00:10:53 Don Wilkerson Science Fertilizer, soil testing, water conservation and other EARTH-KIND news. EARTH-KIND News, February, 2007 EARTH-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. http://earthkind.tamu.edu/podcast/EKNewsFeb07.m4v EarthKind News Tues, 7 Feb 2007 11:48:48 -0500 00:9:20 Don Wilkerson Science Fertilizer, soil testing, water conservation and other EARTH-KIND news. EARTH-KIND News, March, 2007 EARTH-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. http://earthkind.tamu.edu/podcast/EKNewsMarch07.m4v EarthKind News Wed, 7 Mar 2007 14:31:48 -0500 00:10:04 Don Wilkerson Science Fertilizer, composting, water conservation, gardening and other EARTH-KIND news. EARTH-KIND News, April, 2007 EARTH-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. http://earthkind.tamu.edu/podcast/EKNewsApril07.m4v EarthKind News Mon, 2 Apr 2007 13:07:48 -0500 00:10:06 Don Wilkerson Science Energy conservation, water conservation, gardening and other EARTH-KIND news. EARTH-KIND News, May, 2007 EARTH-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. http://earthkind.tamu.edu/podcast/EKNewsMay07.m4v EarthKind News Thur, 3 May 2007 13:34:48 -0500 00:12:34 Don Wilkerson Science Energy conservation, water conservation, beneficial insects, gardening and other EARTH-KIND news. EARTH-KIND News, June, 2007 EARTH-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. http://earthkind.tamu.edu/podcast/EKNewsJune07.m4v EarthKind News Thur, 26 June 2007 9:34:48 -0500 00:13:17 Don Wilkerson Science Energy conservation, water conservation, wildlife gardening, gardening and other EARTH-KIND news. EARTH-KIND News, July, 2007 EARTH-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. http://earthkind.tamu.edu/podcast/EKNewsJuly07.m4v EarthKind News Wed, 11 July 2007 9:24:00 -0500 00:14:10 Don Wilkerson Science Energy conservation, water conservation, wildlife gardening, gardening and other EARTH-KIND news. EARTH-KIND News, August, 2007 EARTH-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. http://earthkind.tamu.edu/podcast/EKNewsAug07.m4v EarthKind News Mon, 6 August 2007 15:16:00 -0500 00:12:58 Don Wilkerson Science Energy conservation, water conservation, wildlife gardening, gardening and other EARTH-KIND news. EARTH-KIND News, September, 2007 EARTH-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. http://earthkind.tamu.edu/podcast/EKNewsSept07.m4v EarthKind News Wed, 5 September 2007 16:35:00 -0500 00:14:55 Don Wilkerson Science Energy conservation, water conservation, wildlife gardening, gardening and other EARTH-KIND news. EARTH-KIND News, November, 2007 EARTH-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. http://earthkind.tamu.edu/podcast/EKNewsNov07.m4v EarthKind News Fri, 9 November 2007 11:27:00 -0500 00:15:11