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BIRD HUGGER

by Catherine Greenleaf

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  • BIRD HUGGER CLASSIC: Planting Bare-Root Native Plants With Becky Brewer

    October 8, 2026 · 19 min

    THIS IS A REPLAY OF A PAST EPISODE: In today's episode, we talk to Becky Brewer from Prairie Moon Nursery in Minnesota about the many benefits of bare-root natives and how to plant them. (prairiemoon.com) Join Catherine Greenleaf, a…

  • BIRD HUGGER CLASSIC: Prepping Your Yard For Natives With Kathy Connolly

    September 24, 2026 · 36 min

    THIS IS A REPLAY OF A PREVIOUS SHOW: In today's episode, we speak with renowned ecological landscape designer and gardening consultant Kathy Connolly about the best way to prepare your site and soil for a native garden. Plants mentioned in…

  • The Habitats Watch List With American Bird Conservancy's David Wiedenfeld

    September 10, 2026 · 24 min

    Join us as we speak with ornithologist David Wiedenfeld from the American Bird Conservancy about the formation and the importance of the Habitats Watch List -- a list that keeps track of specialized habitats and the bird species each…

  • Gardening For Bumblebees With Judy Cardin

    August 30, 2026 · 28 min

    Join us today as we speak with Judy Cardin about the best plants to grow in your garden for attracting bumblebees. Her plant recommendations: Dutchman's Breeches; Virginia Bluebells; Giant Lavender Hyssop; Giant Yellow Hyssop; Joe Pye…

  • Protecting Shorebirds On The Beach With ABC's Sarah Belles

    August 13, 2026 · 24 min

    Join us today as we speak with Sarah Belles from the American Bird Conservancy about how to keep shorebirds protected while enjoying the beach this summer. Sarah Belles holds a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology for Environmental Science from…

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  • BIRD HUGGER CLASSIC: How Your Yard Influences Drought and Flood Cycles With Judith Schwartz

    July 30, 2026 · 25 min

    THIS IS A RE-BROADCAST OF AN EARLIER SHOW. Today our guest is Judith Schwartz, award-winning author of the incredible book, Water In Plain Sight: Hope For A Thirsty World. Judith explains to us how trapping, slowing down and absorbing…

  • GARDENS TO VISIT: Norcross Wildlife Foundation With Dan Jaffe Wilder

    July 16, 2026 · 31 min

    Join us today as we talk to Dan Jaffe Wilder, chief ecologist of the 8,400-acre native oasis, Norcross Wildlife Foundation in Wales, Massachusetts. Dan is the Director of Applied Ecology at Norcross and he tells us all about the historic…

  • Saving Seeds With Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank's John Price

    July 2, 2026 · 17 min

    Join us today as we speak with John Price, Associate Director and Seed Collection Coordinator of Mid-Atlantic Restoration Seed Bank. John and his colleagues collect and save native seeds which are then made available to native growers and…

  • Saving Raptors In Colombia With Esther Vallejo

    June 18, 2026 · 19 min

    Join us today as we speak with Esther Vallejo, a bird biologist who is attempting to create a raptor observation and education center in Colombia. Nearly five million raptors migrate through Colombia to spend the winter in South America…

  • Birds That Are Making A Comeback With Scott Weidensaul

    June 4, 2026 · 32 min

    Join us today as we speak with celebrated author and ornithologist Scott Weidensaul about the many success stories regarding bird conservation and about his brand-new book, The Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds To Save The Planet…

  • "Eyes On Swallow-Tailed Kites" Program With Gina Kent

    May 21, 2026 · 20 min

    Gina Kent is back on the show to continue our discussion about the magnificent Swallow-Tailed Kite. Gina is a senior scientist with the Avian Research and Conservation Institute in Gainesville, Florida. She is going to tell us all about…

  • The Farm Bill's Big Benefits For Birds With Steven Riley

    May 7, 2026

    Join us today as we speak with Steven Riley of the American Bird Conservancy to talk about the omnibus Farm Bill. While the Farm Bill is extremely controversial and contains numerous amendments that could prove harmful to conservation…

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About the show

Love gardening and birds and want to help Mother Nature? Join host Catherine Greenleaf, former gardening columnist for the Boston Herald Sunday Magazine and a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for discussions about organic gardening and restoring native habitat to help the birds and other wildlife in your backyard. Catherine Greenleaf talks about the natural history of birds and interviews the leading experts about how to turn your backyard into a native oasis for birds and pollinators.