Episode 19: Meet me on the Equinox

It is time to officially make the transition to fall, and that starts with the Equinox.  In this week's episode we will explore what the equinox is and how it occurs, ways to celebrate the equinox, including several variations on harvest festivals, and how your work in the garden is not over even when the harvest is done.

If you want to learn more about the movement of the Earth, check out this video from Vsauce:  https://youtu.be/IJhgZBn-LHg

It's here! Science stuff, mind-blowing stuff, Vsauce stuff, oh my!!

Sources:

• http://science.howstuffworks.com/dictionary/astronomy-terms/equinox-info.htm
• https://www.space.com/22852-fall-equinox-earth-seasons-explained.html
• http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-vernal-or-spring-equinox
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkWW4mA8Xs0
• https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/facts-about-september-equinox.html
• https://www.timeanddate.com/topics/september
• https://www.themuse.com/advice/37-tips-for-a-better-worklife-balance
• http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/work-life-balance
• http://www.webmd.com/women/features/balance-life#1
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahlee/2014/10/20/6-tips-for-better-work-life-balance/#1ca452ef29ff
• https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/equinox-not-equal.html
• http://mentalfloss.com/article/59049/autumnal-equinox-traditions
• https://www.thoughtco.com/ways-to-celebrate-mabon-2562310
• https://www.thoughtco.com/the-magical-energy-of-apples-2562299
• https://www.thespruce.com/what-to-do-in-the-garden-in-september-1402183
• http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/gardens/september-gardening-and-planting-tips
• http://www.costafarms.com/get-growing/news/10-september-gardening-tips
• https://www.thespruce.com/cool-season-annual-flowers-1401934
• https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-bulbs-for-winter-how-to-store-bulbs-for-winter.htm
• https://garden.org/celebratingtheseasons/?page=september_saving
• http://tadaimajp.com/2015/09/ohigan/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mooncake
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michaelmas
• http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/lifestyle/history/9263878.Merry_times_at_the_Michaelmas_Feast/

Episode 14: Propane and Propane Accessories

It’s summer, and nothing says summer quite like a backyard cookout filled with good friends and grilled food.  In this episode find out about how back yard grilling got its start, why lovers of grilled food should appreciate harbor buoys, and why the charcoal we put in our grills probably isn’t charcoal.  I will also discuss some of the pros and cons of different types of grills, and some vegetarian options for your next cookout.

Episode 14's music was by Andy G. Cohen and Jason Shaw.  You can find it on http://freemusicarchive.org

Sources:

• http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/a-brief-history-of-grilling
• http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/tools-and-techniques/grilling-history-101.htm
• http://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/cooking-tips/article/the-history-of-american-grilling-technology
• http://www.moneycrashers.com/types-outdoor-barbecue-bbq-grills/
• http://www.southernliving.com/food/how-to/grill-maintenance-101
• https://www.lowes.com/projects/porch-deck-and-patio/clean-and-maintain-your-grill-ht/project
• http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/04/how-to-clean-your-grill-barbecue-oiling-thegrate-charcoal.html
• https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/grill-maintenance
• http://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/cooking-tips/article/everything-you-need-to-know-about-charcoal-from-briquettes-to-binchotan
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Briquette
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charcoal
• https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/02/05/kingsford-charcoal-factory-tour/1890923/
• https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/28/magazine/who-made-that-charcoal-briquette.html
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingsford_(charcoal)
• https://ohmyveggies.com/a-guide-to-vegetarian-grilling/

Products mentioned on the Show:

(affiliate links)

• Kingsford Charcoal
• Weber Grill
• George Foreman Grill

Episode 12: The War on Bugs

Is something bugging you?  Bugs are bugging me.  I can't enjoy my yard without something trying to eat me.  In this week's episode I discuss ways to keep mosquitos, ticks, and cockroaches out of the yard, some common bug repellants and their efficacy, and a super gross fact about roaches.

Sources

• http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/lawn-garden/how-to/g101/how-to-rid-your-yard-of-mosquitoes/
• http://bugofff.com/how-to-rid-your-yard-of-mosquitoes/
• https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4078342/list/4-good-ways-to-get-rid-of-mosquitos-in-your-yard
• http://www.mosquitomagnet.com/articles/backyard-mosquito-control
• http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/id/epidemiology/ticks/ticks-in-yard.html
• https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/prev/in_the_yard.html
• http://www.naturallivingideas.com/keep-ticks-out-of-garden/
• http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/lawn-garden/how-to/g863/6-simple-tips-to-get-rid-of-ticks/
• http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/florida/bugs-fl/
• http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2014-01-18/news/os-florida-pest-university-fast-facts-bugs-20140118_1_bed-bugs-species-orkin
• http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/os-dangers-of-florida-pictures-photogallery.html
• http://www.floridahealth.gov/%5C/diseases-and-conditions/mosquito-borne-diseases/index.html
• http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/resources/vector288to301.pdf

Updated on 5/25/2017 to add sources.