Wildlife and native gardening go hand-in-hand, but sometimes we lose patience with wildlife that enjoys our plants as much as we do! Learn how to cultivate compassion in your garden and successfully coexist with wildlife as Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial interviews Nancy Lawson, author of The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/Nancy-Lawson-Podcast.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wildlife and native gardening go hand-in-hand, but sometimes we lose patience with wildlife that enjoys our plants as much as we do! Learn how to cultivate compassion in your garden and successfully coexist with wildlife as Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial interviews Nancy Lawson, author of The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife.</a>

The Humane Gardener

Russ Cohen

If it's a native plant and you can eat it, naturalist Russ Cohen probably has over the past 40 years! Join Kim Eierman for this EcoBeneficial interview with wild foods enthusiast, Russ Cohen, who is now not only eating, but growing, edible native plants.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Kim-Eierman-Ecobeneficial-Russ-Cohen-02.25.20-1.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> If it's a native plant and you can eat it, naturalist Russ Cohen probably has over the past 40 years! Join Kim Eierman for this EcoBeneficial interview with wild foods enthusiast, Russ Cohen, who is now not only eating, but growing, edible native plants.</a>

Interview with Russ Cohen on Edible Native Plants

Phyllis Stiles

Bee City USA is one of the leading initiatives in North America to protect and support pollinators.  Join Kim Eierman for this EcoBeneficial interview with Phyllis Stiles, the founder of Bee City USA.  

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/Phyllis-Stiles-interview-EcoBeneficial.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bee City USA is one of the leading initiatives in North America to protect and support pollinators. Join Kim Eierman for this EcoBeneficial interview with Phyllis Stiles, the founder of Bee City USA. </a>

Interview with Phyllis Stiles, Founder of Bee City USA

One of every three bites of our food is pollinated by animal pollinators, but at what cost to pollinators and our food security? Join Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial as she interviews Peter Nelson, director and filmmaker of this award-winning documentary (with a bonus “sneak peek” of the film).

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/EcoBeneficial-Interview-Peter-Nelson-Interview.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> One of every three bites of our food is pollinated by animal pollinators, but at what cost to pollinators and our food security? Join Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial as she interviews Peter Nelson, director and filmmaker of this award-winning documentary (with a bonus “sneak peek” of the film).</a>

EcoBeneficial Interview: “The Pollinators” Documentary

Benjamin Vogt

Join Kim Eierman for this EcoBeneficial interview with Benjamin Vogt, ecological landscape designer and author of A New Garden Ethic: Cultivating Defiant Compassion for an Uncertain Future.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/Ecobeneficial-Benjamin-Vogt.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Join Kim Eierman for this EcoBeneficial interview with Benjamin Vogt, ecological landscape designer and author of A New Garden Ethic: Cultivating Defiant Compassion for an Uncertain Future.</a>

Interview with Ecological Landscape Designer & Author Benjamin Vogt

Marjorie Harris

Join Kim Eierman for this EcoBeneficial interview with gardening legend, Marjorie Harris – ecological landscape designer, plant consultant and author of 15 books on gardening. An organic gardener since the 1960s, Marjorie is based in Toronto. She authored one of the first books advocating the use of ecological gardening principles, Ecological Gardening.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/Interview-with-Marjorie-Harris.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Join Kim Eierman for this EcoBeneficial interview with gardening legend, Marjorie Harris – ecological landscape designer, plant consultant and author of 15 books on gardening. An organic gardener since the 1960s, Marjorie is based in Toronto. She authored one of the first books advocating the use of ecological gardening principles, Ecological Gardening.</a>

Interview with Marjorie Harris on Ecological Gardening

New York City boasts an abundance of healthy forests and natural areas thanks to the great work of NYC Parks. Join Kim Eierman in this EcoBeneficial interview as she talks with Kristy King, the Director of Forest Restoration for the Natural Resources Group of NYC Parks. Kristy shares some surprising facts as well as ecological inspirations for any landscape.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/Interview-With-Kristy-King.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> New York City boasts an abundance of healthy forests and natural areas thanks to the great work of NYC Parks. Join Kim Eierman in this EcoBeneficial interview as she talks with Kristy King, the Director of Forest Restoration for the Natural Resources Group of NYC Parks. Kristy shares some surprising facts as well as ecological inspirations for any landscape.</a>

Restoration Of Forests & Natural Areas in New York City Parks

Learn how a world-famous botanical garden manages ecological health and biodiversity in an urban forest. Join Kim Eierman in this EcoBeneficial interview with Jessica Schuler, Director of New York Botanical Garden’s Thain Family Forest. Schuler shares tips that can be applied to any landscape, no matter how large or how small.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/EcoBeneficial-Interview-With-Jessica-Schuler.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Learn how a world-famous botanical garden manages ecological health and biodiversity in an urban forest. Join Kim Eierman in this EcoBeneficial interview with Jessica Schuler, Director of New York Botanical Garden’s Thain Family Forest. Schuler shares tips that can be applied to any landscape, no matter how large or how small.</a>

Managing a Healthy Urban Forest at New York Botanical Garden

Kim Flottum

If you’re a beekeeper, an aspiring beekeeper, or just want to help honey bees, you’ll get some helpful tips in this EcoBeneficial interview. Kim Eierman talks with Kim Flottum, Editor of Bee Culture Magazine, and author of several great books on beekeeping, including The Backyard Beekeeper: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Bees in Your Yard and Garden.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/Kim_Flottum_Interview.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> If you’re a beekeeper, an aspiring beekeeper, or just want to help honey bees, you’ll get some helpful tips in this EcoBeneficial interview. Kim Eierman talks with Kim Flottum, Editor of Bee Culture Magazine, and author of several great books on beekeeping, including The Backyard Beekeeper: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Bees in Your Yard and Garden.</a>

Interview with Kim Flottum, Author of The Backyard Beekeeper

Paddy Woodworth

Can we succeed in restoring our landscapes, especially given the realities of climate change? Part two of this EcoBeneficial interview examines this question as Kim Eierman talks with Paddy Woodworth, author of Our Once and Future Planet: Restoring the World in the Climate Change Century. 

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/Patty-Woodworth-EcoBeneficial-Interview-Part-2.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Can we succeed in restoring our landscapes, especially given the realities of climate change? Part two of this EcoBeneficial interview examines this question as Kim Eierman talks with Paddy Woodworth, author of Our Once and Future Planet: Restoring the World in the Climate Change Century. </a>

Interview with Paddy Woodworth, Author of Our Once and Future Planet – Part 2

Join Kim Eierman, Founder of EcoBeneficial!, for useful gardening tips to improve our environment. Kim shares her own tips and interviews some of the leaders in the ecological gardening movement.

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EcoBeneficial! Landscape Tips with Kim Eierman (audio)

Are native cultivars as valuable to pollinators as true native plants? Annie White, a Ph.D. student at the Univ. of Vermont, is the first person to conduct research on this important issue.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/Annie-White-Native-Plants-Vs-Cultivars-Ep13.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Are native cultivars as valuable to pollinators as true native plants? Annie White, a Ph.D. student at the Univ. of Vermont, is the first person to conduct research on this important issue.</a>

Value to Pollinators: Native Cultivars vs. True Natives

Doug Tallamy

Join Kim Eierman for this interview with Dr. Doug Tallamy on the importance of native Black Cherry to butterfly caterpillars.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/EcoBeneficial-Doug-Tallamy-and-Black-Cherry-Ep17.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Join Kim Eierman for this interview with Dr. Doug Tallamy on the importance of native Black Cherry to butterfly caterpillars.</a>

The Value of  Black Cherry with Dr. Doug Tallamy

Learn how to save endangered native bog plants by planting a bog garden at home. Horticulturist and bog expert David R. Clark explains how.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/EcoBeneficial_David_Clark_EP-21.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Learn how to save endangered native bog plants by planting a bog garden at home. Horticulturist and bog expert David R. Clark explains how.</a>

How to Plant a Bog Garden with David R. Clark

What are some great milkweeds for Monarch butterflies?  Find out in this podcast.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/EcoBeneficial-Milkweeds-Ep10.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> What are some great milkweeds for Monarch butterflies?  Find out in this podcast.</a>

Milkweeds for Monarchs

Heather Holm

Want to learn more about native bees? Join Kim Eierman in this EcoBeneficial interview with Heather Holm, a leading expert on native bees and the native plants they use. Holm has just published her second book – Bees: An Identification and Native Plant Forage Guide.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/Bees-and-Native-Forage-with-Heather-Holm.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Want to learn more about native bees? Join Kim Eierman in this EcoBeneficial interview with Heather Holm, a leading expert on native bees and the native plants they use. Holm has just published her second book – Bees: An Identification and Native Plant Forage Guide.</a>

Bees and Native Forage with Heather Holm

Doug Landis

Wondering which native plants are most attractive to beneficial insects? Join Kim Eierman as she talks with Dr. Doug Landis about his latest research at Michigan State University. Dr. Landis is Professor of Insect Ecology and Biological Control at MSU and Director of the Landis Lab.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/Research_on_Plants_for_Beneficial_Insects_With_Doug_Landis.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wondering which native plants are most attractive to beneficial insects? Join Kim Eierman as she talks with Dr. Doug Landis about his latest research at Michigan State University. Dr. Landis is Professor of Insect Ecology and Biological Control at MSU and Director of the Landis Lab.</a>

Interview with Dr. Doug Landis – New Research on Beneficial Insects & Native Plants

Roger Koide

Join Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial! for this podcast with Dr. Roger Koide about Mycorrhizal Fungi.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/EcoBeneficial-Interview-Roger-Koide-Ep-3.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Join Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial! for this podcast with Dr. Roger Koide about Mycorrhizal Fungi.</a>

Interview with Dr. Roger Koide on Mycorrhizal Fungi

Carol Gracie

Want to learn more about Spring wildflowers and their ecological importance?  Listen to this podcast as Kim Eierman interviews wildflower expert Carol Gracie.

<a href="http://ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/EcoBeneficial-Carol-Gracie-Sitdown-Interview-pt1-Ep-7.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Want to learn more about Spring wildflowers and their ecological importance?  Listen to this podcast as Kim Eierman interviews wildflower expert Carol Gracie.</a>

Interview with Carol Gracie (pt. 1)

John Anderson

rc="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/Vernal-pools-John-Anderson-Interview.mp3"]Vernal pools are critical ecosystems for some species, yet both are rapidly disappearing. Learn about these fragile systems in this EcoBeneficial interview. Kim Eierman talks with John Anderson, Executive Director of Aton Forest.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/Vernal-pools-John-Anderson-Interview.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rc="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/Vernal-pools-John-Anderson-Interview.mp3"] Vernal pools are critical ecosystems for some species, yet both are rapidly disappearing. Learn about these fragile systems in this EcoBeneficial interview. Kim Eierman talks with John Anderson, Executive Director of Aton Forest.</a>

Vernal Pools with John Anderson of Aton Forest

Frederique Lavoipierre

Need help in your garden?  Look no further than garden allies - those creatures and organisms that help keep ecological balance in any landscape.  Join Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial for her interview with Frederique Lavoipierre, Director of Education at the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden and writer for Pacific Horticulture magazine.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/Frederique-Lavoipierre-EcoBeneficial-Interview.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Need help in your garden?  Look no further than garden allies - those creatures and organisms that help keep ecological balance in any landscape.  Join Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial for her interview with Frederique Lavoipierre, Director of Education at the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden and writer for Pacific Horticulture magazine.</a>

Interview with Frederique Lavoipierre on Garden Allies

Catherine Zimmerman

rc="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/EcoBeneficial_Interview_Hometown_Habit_with_Catherine%20Zimmerman.mp3"]Get the inside scoop on the making of "Hometown Habitat" an inspiring new environmental documentary.  Kim Eierman talks with the film's director, Catherine Zimmerman about capturing these real stories of "Bringing Nature Home" featuring ecological hero, Dr. Doug Tallamy. Watch the bonus clip from the film that follows the interview.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/EcoBeneficial_Interview_Hometown_Habit_with_Catherine%20Zimmerman.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rc="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/EcoBeneficial_Interview_Hometown_Habit_with_Catherine%20Zimmerman.mp3"] Get the inside scoop on the making of "Hometown Habitat" an inspiring new environmental documentary.  Kim Eierman talks with the film's director, Catherine Zimmerman about capturing these real stories of "Bringing Nature Home" featuring ecological hero, Dr. Doug Tallamy. Watch the bonus clip from the film that follows the interview.</a>

Interview with Catherine Zimmerman on the New Film “Hometown Habitat” with bonus clip of the film

Mayapple is not only a great ground cover but a food source for box turtles. Learn more in this interview!

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/EcoBeneficial-Carol_Gracie_May_Apple-EP20.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mayapple is not only a great ground cover but a food source for box turtles. Learn more in this interview!</a>

Exploring Mayapple with Carol Gracie

Dan Gibson

Why use harmful pesticides when you can attract the beneficial insects that perform nature's pest control? Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial talks with Dan Gibson of the Landis Lab at Michigan State University, where important research is taking place on beneficial insects.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/EcoBeneficial-Interview-with-Dan-Gibson.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Why use harmful pesticides when you can attract the beneficial insects that perform nature's pest control? Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial talks with Dan Gibson of the Landis Lab at Michigan State University, where important research is taking place on beneficial insects.</a>

Interview on Natural Enemies With Dan Gibson of the Landis Lab

Join Kim Eierman for part 2 of her interview on Spring wildflowers with Carol Gracie, author, photographer and naturalist.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/EcoBeneficial-Interview-Carol-Gracie-pt2-Ep-8.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Join Kim Eierman for part 2 of her interview on Spring wildflowers with Carol Gracie, author, photographer and naturalist.</a>

Interview with Carol Gracie (pt. 2)

Richard H. Moore

H. Moore

The first step toward improving environmental health is an understanding that humans and ecosystems are interdependent and inseparable.  Join Kim Eierman for this EcoBeneficial interview with Dr. Richard H. Moore, Professor Emeritus of the School of Environment and Natural Resources at Ohio State University.  Dr Moore explains the critical research on coupled human and natural systems.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/Richard-Moore-Interview.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The first step toward improving environmental health is an understanding that humans and ecosystems are interdependent and inseparable.  Join Kim Eierman for this EcoBeneficial interview with Dr. Richard H. Moore, Professor Emeritus of the School of Environment and Natural Resources at Ohio State University.  Dr Moore explains the critical research on coupled human and natural systems.</a>

Interview with Dr. Richard H. Moore on the Inseparability of Human and Natural Systems

Karen Oberhauser

A leading expert on Monarchs, Dr. Karen Oberhauser, Director of the Monarch Lab at the University of Minnesota, shares the latest information on Monarch butterflies in this EcoBeneficial interview. 

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/Karen-Oberhauser-EcoBeneficial-Interview.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> A leading expert on Monarchs, Dr. Karen Oberhauser, Director of the Monarch Lab at the University of Minnesota, shares the latest information on Monarch butterflies in this EcoBeneficial interview.  </a>

Monarch Butterflies with Dr. Karen Oberhauser of the Monarch Lab

Join Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial! for this podcast with Annie White about her research on the attractiveness of native cultivars vs. native plants, to pollinators.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/EcoBeneficial-Annie-White-Interview-Ep-5.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Join Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial! for this podcast with Annie White about her research on the attractiveness of native cultivars vs. native plants, to pollinators.</a>

Interview with Annie White on Native Cultivars, Native Plants and Pollinators

Landscape restoration is a complex and prickly topic, explored in the fascinating book, Our Once and Future Planet: Restoring the World in the Climate Change Century. Join Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial, in part one of her interview with the author and journalist, Paddy Woodworth.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/Patty-Woodworth-EcoBeneficial-Interview-Part-1.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Landscape restoration is a complex and prickly topic, explored in the fascinating book, Our Once and Future Planet: Restoring the World in the Climate Change Century. Join Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial, in part one of her interview with the author and journalist, Paddy Woodworth.</a>

Interview with Paddy Woodworth, Author of Our Once and Future Planet – Part 1

George Coombs

Ever wonder which native plants and nativars might be most garden-worthy?  Kim Eierman talks with George Coombs, Research Horticulturist at the Mt Cuba Center about some of the most promising native perennials plants.

<a href="https://www.ecobeneficial.com/audio-podcast/George-Coombs-Interview.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ever wonder which native plants and nativars might be most garden-worthy?  Kim Eierman talks with George Coombs, Research Horticulturist at the Mt Cuba Center about some of the most promising native perennials plants.</a>

Native Plant Research: Interview with George Coombs at the Mt. Cuba Center

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