Best Amy Chaplin Podcasts (2025)

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A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – May 19, 2025 – Nancy Lawson on Mosquitoes 27:15

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The first issue of “American Gardener,” the newly redesigned member magazine of the American Horticultural Society, arrived recently, and in it are lots of good reads—including an article by today’s guest, Nancy Lawson, aka “The Humane Gardener.” She writes about... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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Ken Druse on Shade Treasures – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – May 12, 2025 27:50

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When I first started gardening, it wasn’t unusual to hear other gardeners lamenting the shady areas of their landscapes – wishing for more, more, more sun. But my friend Ken Druse never looked at the lower-light areas that way –... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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Lena Baker, Charlie Chaplin & The Castle Warden Fire 1:08:19

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April & May 1944: Lena Baker, Charlie Chaplin & The Castle Warden Fire Joe is joined by Steve from the Gruff & Loud Show and the Debra Jo Ruppiverse to discuss April and May of 1944. Stories include The first and last woman to ever be executed in the electric chair in Georgia, A haunted castle fire, and Chat GPT hipster styled story about Charlie C…

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158 - Before They Go: Lasting Skills and Meaningful Goodbyes 13:06

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What does it mean to “gather with intention” when saying goodbye to long-time students? In this heartfelt episode, I share reflections, practical ideas, and meaningful rituals for the final piano lesson—celebrating growth, affirming identity, and creating a memorable close to your students’ musical journey. Items Mentioned and Other Related Content…

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Dan Wilder on Powerhouse Shrubs – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – May 5, 2025 28:03

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Woody plants—the trees and shrubs—can be pure ecological powerhouses, but most of us don’t have room for an entire forest in our backyards. So on a garden scale, which shrubs in particular really get the job done best? Dan Wilder, a longtime native plant... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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Uli Lorimer on Trillium & More – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – April 28, 2025 27:07

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I look forward to spring for many reasons, not the least of which is the emergence and bloom time of the trilliums. There’s a saying that good things come in threes, and trilliums are certainly proof of that. I talked... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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Marigolds & More with Peace Seedlings – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – April 21, 2025 27:28

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So you think you’re familiar with marigolds and zinnias? Well, it’s time to take another look, I think, as I have been longingly in the seed list from Oregon-based Peace Seedlings. Among their offerings are multi-toned zinnias in shades you won’t... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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157 - Seasonal Joy: 5 Easter Favorites for Teachers 8:49

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Celebrate the Easter season with lighthearted favorites—from lemon desserts and Reese’s egg dupes to festive piano sheet music, teaching tips, and a joyful playlist. Episode Links & Transcipt: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode157

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Nutrition Coach / Pharmacist - Amy K Wilson 28:16

1M ago28:16

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Join us on the "Leave Your Mark" podcast with Vince Cortese for an insightful interview with Amy K. Wilson, a pharmacist and nutritional coach. Amy shares her expertise on how proper nutrition can transform our lives and enhance overall well-being. Tune in for valuable insights and practical tips to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle. RESOURCES…

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Sudden Childhood Death / Founder - Mark Trella 29:53

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In this heartfelt episode of Leave Your Mark, Mark Trella shares the powerful legacy of his late son, Michael Trella, and the inspiration behind the I Love You More Foundation. Through love, loss, and purpose, Mark opens up about how the foundation honors Michael’s memory by spreading compassion and hope. Join us for a moving conversation about hea…

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Rosy Dawn Gardens on Coleus – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – April 14, 2025 27:11

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It’s hard to think of a brighter botanical bright spot than the one that Coleus creates—whether in a container design, or planted in a garden bed. And it’s hard to think of a more Coleus-filled place than Rosy Dawn Gardens,... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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Amy Chaplin on Spring Flavors – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – April 7, 2025 27:23

2M ago27:23

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I can almost taste it now: the flavors of the first spring crops, whether homegrown, or from your CSA share, or even ethically foraged…with the promise of a whole growing season of the freshest, tastiest produce to come. It’s the... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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156 - Big vs. Little: Audiating Macro-Micro Beats in Duple & Triple Meters 23:39

2M ago23:39

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Explore rhythm audiation through macro- and microbeat patterns. Learn how Music Learning Theory (MLT) reframes rhythm by sound and function, not notation, using enrhythmic rhythm syllables. Guided exercises, teaching applications, and new resources to help you and your students audiate with confidence and clarity. Items Mentioned and Other Related …

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Teresa Woodard on Maximalist Design – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – March 31, 2025 27:06

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More isn’t always better, of course, but in the case of the gardens profiled in the new book “Garden to the Max,” it definitely is, whether more color, more texture, more drama or all of the above, and then some,... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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A Conversation with Roger Newman, author of the novel, BOYS 53:05

2M ago53:05

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Author Roger Newman joins Artstar and Joe to discuss his novel, BOYS. Imagine a young boy whose family is killed by the Ku Klux Klan during the Great Depression and is raised by the farmer whose farm he hides on, alongside the farmer’s son. The two boys—one Black, one White— come to view themselves as brothers. When the brothers head off to fight i…

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Theresa Crimmins on Phenology – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – March 24, 2025 27:02

2M ago27:02

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Though the calendar says that spring started on March 20, the many clues that nature offers to those who watch and listen add up to a more complex and layered unfolding over time. Inspired by a new book called “Phenology,”... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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155 - Starting Over: Moving & Rebuilding a Studio (with Laura Harding ) 20:39

2M ago20:39

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Relocating your piano studio can feel overwhelming, but it’s also an opportunity for growth. In this episode, Laura Harding shares her experience moving her studio after 30 years of teaching. From breaking the news to students to rebuilding in a new community, Laura offers practical tips and encouragement for teachers facing a similar transition.It…

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Serial Killer Marcel Petiot & George Junius Stinney Jr. (March 1944, ep. 239) 48:21

2M ago48:21

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Episode 239. Amy and Joe jump into March 1944. WW2 is going strong, a soldier survives a jump from a plane without a parachute, Bob Hope hosts the Oscars, a Jewish Mobster who invented Murder Inc. dies, a child is executed after being wrongfully convicted of murder, and Amy covers a French serial killer doctor who pretended to be part of the Resist…

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Garden Biodiversity at Chanticleer – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – March 17, 2025 27:33

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Anyone who has heard of or even better visited Chanticleer Garden in Pennsylvania knows that it is home to some of the country’s most exceptional examples of horticultural creativity and innovation. A multi-year biodiversity survey of the Chanticleer property has... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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Jim Sirch on Frog Gardens – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – March 10, 2025 28:10

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We’ve all heard about what plants and other features figure into making a garden for the birds, or a pollinator garden … but what about a frog garden? I’m crazy about frogs and would like to think my place is... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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154 - Recurring Reminders: A Simple Way to Stay on Track 10:47

3M ago10:47

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Struggling to keep up with studio tasks? In this episode, Amy shares how digital calendars and task management apps can help you automate recurring tasks—weekly, monthly, or annually—so nothing slips through the cracks. A practical tool that will help streamline your workflow for both studio and personal life! Items Mentioned and Other Related Cont…

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Ken Druse on ‘Fat’ Houseplants – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Mar 3, 2025 27:39

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If another houseplant dropped all its leaves for several months each year, you’d think you killed it. But with some of Ken Druse’s and my favorite indoor companions, from Boweia to Jatropha and more, a regular dormant period is just... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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Julie Zickefoose on Welcoming Bluebirds – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Feb 24, 2025 27:43

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The sight of Eastern bluebirds rates high on my happiness scale, so I say bring them on. But what makes a place look like inviting habitat to these charismatic birds, encouraging them to maybe stick around during breeding season? And... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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153 - What I'm Letting Go of in 2025 (and why it matters) 13:51

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In this reflective episode, Amy shares six things she’s letting go of in 2025, from unrealistic expectations to daily habits that no longer serve her. Join the conversation and consider what you might release this year to create a more balanced studio and personal life. Episode Links & Transcript:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode153 Support t…

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Episode 238: Jeep Show – A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge 45:13

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Joe interviews author Robert B. O’Connor about his World War 2 based book: Jeep Show, as well as some other topics such as soccer, baseball, cigars and weed! Robert B. O’Connor is the author of the WWII novel Jeep Show – A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge (https://jeepshowbook.com/) and the non-fiction Gumptionade – A Booster for Your Self-Improv…

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Sam Hoadley on Ironweeds – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Feb 17, 2025 27:30

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One of the tallest perennials in my garden is New York ironweed, Vernonia noveboracensis, but basically my knowledge of the genus starts and ends there. Or at least it did until just recently, when Mt. Cuba Center, the renown native... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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Josie Flatgard on Seed Exchange – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Feb 10, 2025 27:13

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You probably know the popular Seed Savers Exchange catalog, which this year features 600 varieties of seed to choose from, and supports the beloved nonprofit preservation organization, which in 2025 is turning 50 years old. But maybe you haven’t clicked... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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152 - Audiating "Lavender's Blue" 16:18

4M ago16:18

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Explore audiation with "Lavender’s Blue" in this fun, ear-training episode. Sing, harmonize, and deepen your understanding of music—no sheet music required! Subscribe https://PianoPantry.com/subscribe Episode Links & Transcipt: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode152

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Matt Mattus on Garden Rituals – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Feb 3, 2025 27:28

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Have you ever replied, “I don’t know; that’s just the way I’ve always done it” when someone asked why you performed a certain garden task in a particular way? Sometimes we stay stuck even when there’s evidence there’s a newer,... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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Episode 237: The Lynching of Willie James Howard 36:42

4M ago36:42

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Amy is back to tell us all about the tragedy of the lynching of Willie James Howard. Plus: Birthdays galore with Bonnie Franklin, Angela Davis, Joe Frazier and Stockard Channing. We love all of you.By historyforjerks

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Joseph Tychonievich on Snapdragons- A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Jan 27, 2025 28:13

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Anybody in the mood for something just plain pretty at the moment, something to search the seed catalogs for, choosing among the many wildly colorful varieties, and then get ready to sow? Something hopeful and bright? Me too! After I... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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151 - The Art of Progress: A Balanced Mindset for Any Project 15:01

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Discover the art of progress as we explore strategies to tackle big, daunting projects. Learn how to break tasks into manageable small chunks or dive into focused larger sessions. Packed with practical examples, this episode offers insights for cultivating a balanced and productive mindset. Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (includ…

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Warren Leach on The Winter Garden – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Jan 20, 2025 29:06

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How’s winter shaping up where you are so far – or more to the point, how’s the winter garden looking? What’s your view out the window this time of year, and could it be improved with some strategic enhancements? That’s... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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Kelly Norris on Your Natural Garden – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Jan 13, 2025 27:36

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As many of us heavy up on native plants, and transition larger areas of our landscapes toward more naturalistic styles of design, there is a lot to learn – or maybe un-learn, if our gardening experience up until now was... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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Basil Camu on Winter Tree Care – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Jan 6, 2025 28:22

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I messaged to my arborist neighbor the other day to just say, “Happy holidays.” And at the end of my note, I also said this: “See you soon.” Winter may be the quiet season up North here in the garden... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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Friend Check: Addy Kapur 1:05:58

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Addy Kapur episode: Recorded December of 2024. Addy Kapur is a software developer, a photographer, a father, a husband, a native Delhiite, a comedian and a cook. Listen as we get to know Addy Kapur who met Joe in 2019 at the Queen City Comedy Experience Festival while photographing the Nate Bargatze show and meet and greet. Follow along as we learn…

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Joe Lampl’s 2024 Recap – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Dec 30, 2024 27:36

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Whether out loud here on the podcast or just between us on one of our periodic late Friday afternoon phone calls, I always benefit from catching up with today’s guest, Joe Lamp’l (aka Joe Gardener). Probably no time for talking... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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150 - What’s NOT Working in this Season (with Christina Whitlock) 29:22

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In this special 150th episode, Amy chats with fellow piano teacher and podcaster Christina Whitlock. Following their “What’s Working” discussion on episode 198 of the Beyond Measure Podcast, they share what’s not working this season—honest reflections, relatable struggles, and lighthearted insights. Don’t miss this candid and fun two-parter! Transc…

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A Dry Year With Julie Zickefoose – A Way to Garden With Margaret Roach – Dec. 16, 2024 28:30

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Did you have an abnormally dry growing season this year—one where it felt like you just couldn’t keep up with the watering, maybe? Today’s guest, naturalist and artist Julie Zickefoose, and I both did in our otherwise different garden locations—places... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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The Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler Incident: December 1943 with Artstar and Hunter Brame 47:05

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Episode 235: The Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler Incident w/ Artstar and Hunter Brame Hunter shares the tale of The Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler incident, while John Denver and Ben Kingsley are born. Hunter also gives us some in-depth Hitler knowledge. Artstar is a real man.By historyforjerks

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149 - Auto-Payment Processing Options 31:07

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After the sudden shutdown of Coinhop, Amy explores new auto-payment processing options for music studios. From Stripe to studio management software and bank solutions, discover practical alternatives to streamline payments and make informed decisions for your teaching studio. Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links m…

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Sarah Jayne on Supporting Biodiversity – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Dec 9, 2024 27:55

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The message has become increasingly clear: By shifting the palette of what we plant toward native, and refining the practices we employ in caring for our landscapes, we gardeners can make a contribution to the greater ecology. We can create... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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Margaret Renkl on Nature Watching – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Dec 2, 2024 27:50

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She has had various job titles in her career, but writer Margaret Renkl says one consistent role in her life for decades has been that of “a window-gazer,” someone who watches what’s going on out there. Even better, she gets... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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The Hopevale Martyrs: November & December 1943 with Artstar and Hunter Brame 1:03:21

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he Hopevale Martyrs: November & December 1943 with Artstar and Hunter Brame The mighty Artstar tells us about the Hopevale Martyrs, while Joe overviews Sam Shepard, Keith Richards, Joni Mitchell and Jim Morrison being born, U.S. Marine Sergeant Herbert J. Thomas, An unusual game involving the Ohio State Buckeyes & Illinois Illini, The U.S.Navy dest…

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148 - 6 Non Musical Performance Skills for Students 10:03

6M ago10:03

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Discover six non-musical performance skills to help piano students shine this holiday season. From speaking confidently to managing sheet music and creating impactful moments, these tips go beyond the music to elevate the art of performance. Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.…

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Peggy Anne Montgomery on Forcing Bulbs – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Nov 25, 2024 27:27

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It’s practically December, but like many gardeners I’m already thinking about spring. One big element of that thinking is how to maximize the power of flower bulbs, and though you might have already planted some in the ground earlier this... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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147 - 3 Kitchen Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed 10:29

6M ago10:29

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3 tools for your kitchen Amy thinks are necessities that are not generally considered basic kitchen staples. Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode147 Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon…

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‘WildStory’ Podcast’s Poetry + Plants – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Nov 18, 2024 27:55

6M ago27:55

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I was invited recently to be a guest on a podcast called The Wildstory from The Native Plant Society of New Jersey that talks about plants, of course, and ecology … but unlike other garden-related podcasts, it also explores poetry. I was intrigued,... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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146 - ICYMI: Versatile Christmas Music 10:44

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The most versatile Christmas book you'll ever own; Students will learn to play by ear, accompany singing, and use a variety of accompaniment patterns and keys. Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode146 Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https:/…

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David Sibley on Birds in Winter – A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach – Nov. 11, 2024 29:16

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When cold weather approaches, we humans often have it easy: We can retreat to the shelter of central heating, or pile on more layers of clothing. The path to survival is a lot more complicated for birds, of course, and a new... Read More ›By Margaret Roach

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