Focus on Flowers

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Focus on Flowers is a weekly podcast and public radio program about flower gardening hosted by master gardener Moya Andews.

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Episodes

Impermanence

Flowers are symbols that reinforce our joys and mitigate our sorrows.

May 02, 2013•2 min

Roger Pfingston: Poems Of Kids, Crickets, And Geological Features

We'll hear"Primer," "The Boulder," "Drougts Bouquet," and "Children Playing" by Indiana poet Roger Pfingston.

Apr 28, 2013•6 min

Witch Alder Is Lovely Across The Seasons

Our native witch alders are lovely additions to any garden.

Apr 25, 2013•2 min

"Against Pathos" By Allison Joseph

Allison Joseph reads "Valley of the Shadows," "What Keeps Us Here?," and "Against Pathos."

Apr 21, 2013•5 min

Broadcast Journalist Maria Hinojosa

Gena Asher speaks with Maria Hinojosa, anchor and executive producer of NPR's Latino USA, and anchor of PBS' Maria Hinojosa: One-on-One.

Apr 19, 2013•48 min

Watering Tips

Newly situated plants need more frequent watering than established plants.

Apr 18, 2013•2 min

"Ostrich In Your Future"

Poet Jon Tribble reads "The Divine" and "Ostrich in Your Future."

Apr 14, 2013•5 min

Say, Who? Peeter Cornet

Organ music of a little-known composer: Peeter Cornet.

Apr 12, 2013•10 min

Drifts Of Color

Do you follow Gertrude Jekyll’s advice about always planting three, or multiples of three?

Apr 11, 2013•2 min

"Pastoral" By Gabrielle Calvocoressi

Calvocoressi reads her poems "Pastoral," "Save Me Joe Lewis," "The Last Time I saw Amelia Earhart," and more.

Apr 07, 2013•7 min

Spotlight On The New York Pro Musica Antiqua, Part 3

Wendy Gillespie brings us part 3 of a tribute to theNYPMA. Plus, we'll explore music with words by famous poets and feature a Capella de Ministrers' CD.

Apr 07, 2013•59 min

Rachel and Sara Caswell

David Brent Johnson interviews The Caswell Sisters—vocalist Rachel and violinist Sara—who have shared a musical partnership since childhood.

Apr 05, 2013•48 min

The Early White House, 1800-1809

When John Adams moved from Philadelphia to the White House, the building was still under construction and there was no sign of a garden.

Apr 04, 2013•2 min

From James L. White's The Salt Ecstasies

Romayne reads "Gathering" from White's The Salt Ecstasies.

Mar 31, 2013•5 min

Spotlight On The New York Pro Musica Antiqua, Part 2

Join us for some fun with bawdy songs, rounds and catches, and Wendy Gillespie brings us part two of a New York Pro Musica Antiqua retrospective. And more...

Mar 31, 2013•59 min

Henry And Honest Dan

Did you know there was another composer in late 17th century England with the surname Purcell, besides Henry?

Mar 29, 2013•14 min

Mount Vernon

At Mount Vernon, Washington created a beautiful American garden that befitted a true patriot.

Mar 28, 2013•2 min

Spotlight On The New York Pro Musica Antiqua, Part 1

We’ll explore the recorder, hear sacred music by Orlando di Lasso, and Wendy Gillespie brings us part one of a New York Pro Musica Antiqua retrospective.

Mar 24, 2013•59 min

"The Mathematician"

Sue Swartz reads "The Mathematician," "The Line," and "In Search Of."

Mar 24, 2013•5 min

Music For Lent And Easter

A journey through the Christian holy season with two new recordings.

Mar 22, 2013•10 min

Beautiful, Yet Practical

Thomas Jefferson's gardens at Monticello combined the beautiful with the practical.

Mar 21, 2013•2 min

Poetry And Conversation With Antonia Matthew

Tonia Matthew reads several of her poems and talks with us about her experiences with writing.

Mar 17, 2013•11 min

Chansons, Madrigals And Villanelles Of Willaert

Secular music by a composer known mainly for his sacred music and as a teacher of famous composers.

Mar 15, 2013•5 min

Benjamin Franklin

Our early presidents were described as nation builders, and all were passionate about plants, nature, agriculture and gardens.

Mar 14, 2013•2 min

"Morning Commute"

Bloomington, Indiana-based poet Antonia Matthew reads "Singing the Unsung," "Morning Commute," and "Household Tasks: A Memory."

Mar 10, 2013•5 min

Music For Celtic Saints

We’re exploring musicfor saints associated with the Celtic Isles. Plus, we’ll focus on the harp's use in Renaissance consorts and hear music from Atalante.

Mar 10, 2013•59 min